#million calorie party is probably the best out of all of them

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I'm so in love w America's dub and sub voices (he is listening to America's character songs)

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Hold Me Tight or Don’t -- Bill Denbrough

Warning(s) : athletic! bill, SMUT, angst, sexual tension, enemies to lovers, slight choking if you squint

Authors Note : It’s my first time writing in a v long time so hopefully all the dust is brushed off my keyboard lol. Requests are open! I do smut, fluff, angst, imagines, short blurbs, head canons, etc. I also write for every character. Also, the reader and bill are seventeen here in their senior year of high school ok ok so don’t COME FOR ME

Songs to Listen to : Hold Me Tight or Don’t -- Fall Out Boy, Bitch -- Allie X, Often -- The Weeknd

If there is one thing that you knew for certain, it’s that you absolutely loathed Bill Denbrough.

It wasn’t just a small ‘that guy is a jerk’ or ‘I wouldn’t hang out with him outside of school’ kind of thing. No, it was a ‘I would literally pay to see his car burn, no scratch that, I would pay to burn his car’ kind of thing. To you there wasn’t a redeemable quality about him at all, your life would be just fine if he didn’t even exist.

The frustrating thing was that Bill’s mother and your mother were best friends, they have been since they were in high school. Meaning that when they found out they were pregnant at the same time, they vowed to make their babies almost like siblings. Bill and you have been hanging out since you were three days old. At first it was fine, you two seemed to get along just fine for a boy and a girl.

That was until both of you were entering first grade. The two of you were walking to the front door of the Elementary School and he pushed you out of the way, yelling at you that you were ‘in his way’ and that you were ‘a stupid girl.’ It was totally uncalled for, your six year old self cried for days on end because of your seemingly best friends rude behavior. You vowed that you would hate him, that he was the stupid one. But you didn’t want to disappoint your mother, neither did he. So you two secretly began hating each other, only playing nice when your families were around.

That started in first grade, and it was now your senior year of high school where nothing has really changed. Both of you did your own separate things in school. You were part of the student body and was a cheerleader, while he played football, lacrosse, and his personal favorite, baseball. You two still played nice around your families, always giving fake smiles towards each other whenever your mothers wanted to have dinner together. What made it even worse was that now both of your fathers were best friends too, meaning in the summer there were barbecues and ‘family baseball games.’ You always chose to sit out, considering sports were definitely not your thing. Bill called you an array of names like ‘buzzkill’ and ‘sour puss’ for never joining in, not that you cared anyways. You would spit out nicknames right back at him.

It seemed like nothing was going to ever bring you two together.

It was the middle of spring, your senior year. You had been busy sending in college applications for a whole two weeks now, while also juggling your cheer practices and your performances during lacrosse games. The same lacrosse games that Bill always seemed to win for the team. You felt your teeth clench every time someone would mention how perfect Bill was to her. There was nothing worse than an enemy that was constantly trying to one up you, though you had the upper hand in academics at the moment, considering you had a solid A in AP Biology and Bill was sitting with a B+. The terrible thing was that your parents didn't even seem to see that you were better than him, they always continued to praise Bill.

That’s what was happening right now at the dinner table. It was a Friday evening right after the lacrosse game. Bill was still wearing his jersey and you were still sporting your cheerleading uniform. You could've gone up to your room and changed, considering all of you were dining at your house this week, but you were too hungry to even change. Doing kicks and flips were good calorie burners, you had to admit.

“You completely swept that game, Bill,” your mother swooned, passing over the bowl of pasta to your rival. You tried not to physically gag. “You have a really good shot at getting a scholarship to California with the way that you play.”

Of course, your parents could talk to Bill about college, but when you brought it up they would just tell you that they would talk to you about it another day.

“Thank you, Mrs. (Y/L/N),” Bill replied, turning his gaze towards you. He could sense that you wanted to vomit with all the mushy gushy comments towards him, and let me tell you, he was eating it up. He loved to see you annoyed, he enjoyed it more than he probably should. “And must I say, this dinner is great. One of my favorites.”

You snorted so violently that you began to cough on the salad you were eating. Everyone at the table reverted their attention to you, now trying to get oxygen back into your lungs after your coughing fit.

“Is something wrong there, (Y/N)?” Bill asked, pretending to be worried for your well being. He raised an eyebrow with a smirk on his face. Instead of spitting some sort of insult at his face, you composed yourself and stood up, quickly mumbling that you needed to be excused so you could go start your homework. Your mother looked a little confused, but nodded her head and said that that was fine with her.

Once you were upstairs in your room, you looked at yourself in the mirror. You were definitely not a six year old girl anymore. Your slightly chubby baby fat legs had been replaced with long, muscular ones from all of the conditioning in cheer. Your face had gotten slimmer and you replaced your glasses with contacts in the seventh grade. You had to admit, you got hot.

You were just about to raise up your top when the door opened, Bill walking inside your room like he owned the place. Sure, he had been to your house and in your room many times over the years, but that didn’t mean that he could just waltz in here. You had been changing, and you knew that if he had seen anything, he would’ve given you shit about it until the day you died.

“Jesus, do you know how to knock, or does your jock brain not know decent manners?” You spat towards him, turning around to get the embarrassed blush off your face. You heard him close the door and walk farther into your room. “I was just about to change.” You turned around to face him.

Bill scoffed, his eyes rolling as he looked towards you. “Oh please, it’s not like you would’ve minded. Any girl would love to have me walk in on them changing. And I know for a fact that you’re not excluded from the mix, (Y/N),” he replied snarkily.

You couldn’t believe the things that came out of his mouth half the time. The fucking prick.

“In case you haven't noticed, Bill, I’m not pretending to hate you because I secretly like you. I actually, genuinely hate your guts,” you stated.

“You’re such a prude.”

“I am not!”

“Yes you are. Name one party that you’ve gone to this year. That’s right, you can’t-” you opened your mind to try and intrude but he didn't let you, saying,”- and you can’t give me that ‘I haven’t been invited’ bullshit. I know for a fact that you have. Hell, you’re part of the cheerleader squad. I even know that Beverly has tried to get you to at least three parties this month.”

So what? You thought to yourself. Why did Bill even care. It’s not like if you were there he would talk to you anyways. He was just trying to get under your skin.

“What’s your point, Denbrough? Keeping tabs on me now? I’m flattered,” you didn’t even meet his gaze, instead you just walked to sit down at your desk, beginning to take your textbooks out of your overfilling backpack. “Sorry to burst your bubble, but we’re not friends. You’ve made that really clear over the years.”

He grabbed the seat you were sitting on and spun it to face him. His face was dangerously close to yours, you could feel the hot air he breathed out on your face. You licked your lips out of habit, and you could've sworn for a moment that his eyes glanced down at them, until they were back to meeting your own. You wanted to kick him away from you, but the way that he was looking at you was enough to keep you still in your seat.

“My point is,” Bill whispered. “That Richie is throwing a party tomorrow night and to prove that you’re not a prude, go to it. Simple.”

You wanted to tell him no, that you were not in the right mood to go to a party, especially when you had college stuff to do. You had a feeling that Bill wasn’t going to take no for an answer, so for some stupid reason, you muttered a quiet ‘fine.’

Bill grinned, nodding his head.

His mother called for him so that they could leave, and suddenly he was out of your room and outside of your house. You still sat there, a dumbfounded look on your face. And all you could think about was how hot your skin felt against your suddenly tight cheer uniform.

-- The Next Day --

“Come on, (Y/N). Please just get out of the car,” Beverly begged, opening the passengers door of her car where you were seated, her hands pulling you out of her car. You two were outside Richie’s house, late by a good half hour because you threw a fit about what you were even supposed to wear to this party. At this point Bill probably assumed that you weren't going to show up, there were most likely voicemails on your phones answering machine calling you a prude about fifty million times.

This was going to be a big ‘fuck you’ in his face.

Finally, with the help of Stan and Eddie, Beverly got you out of her car and walking to the entrance of the crazy party. You were dressed in a black tank top with checkered shorts and belt, your hair up in a high ponytail so it wouldn’t get in your way when you danced. Once you entered the house you looked around for Bill, butterflies entering your stomach for no apparent reason. You punched yourself in the stomach slightly, wondering why the hell your body was reacting the way it was.

You walked into the kitchen with Bev and saw Bill with Richie, doing what seemed to be shots. Bill finished his line and saw you, a grin the size of Jupiter appearing on his face.

“You two are unbelievable sometimes,” Bev said to Bill and Richie once they walked towards you and her. Richie was obviously fucked up, not just on alcohol but definitely weed as well. You could practically sense the great hangover that awaited him in the morning.

“Oh come on, Bev. You know for a fact that you’re going to be just as bad as Richie in an hour or so,” Bill stated in a matter of fact tone. The music was booming so loud that it was hard to even understand him. You looked at his lips to try and make out the next words he was speaking, but that action caught his attention, he quickly looked towards you with the same smirk he had on in your room just last night. “You should take some pointers from her, (Y/N), she knows how to party, unlike you.”

You were about to swing, you truly were. You were so fed up by his snarky remarks towards you and this was the greatest opportunity to jump him. There were no parents, no teachers, no one even remotely able to pull you off of him once you were there. However, Beverly could sense the tension and quickly spun you away, screaming over the music, “Cool, thanks Bill! We’re going to go dance now.”

She whispered in your ear, “You’re going to get yourself in so much trouble someday when I’m not here. Now, come on. Try to enjoy yourself.”

The next twenty minutes were dedicated to Bev and you dancing. At some point Stan and Mike joined in and suddenly all of you two were laughing and giggling at the stupid dance moves you were all making up. You had to admit, you were having a good time. Finally you could feel yourself let go of all of that rage you had all day and hang out with your closest friends. You forgot that Bill was even there.

That was, until you and Stan started jokingly grinding on each other and you felt a pull on your arm. The force was so strong that you were pulled into the arms of whoever had taken you away from your friends.

“What the fuck, get off of me, creep!” You yelled, turning around to see who the person you were about to sock in the eye was. And much to your annoyance, it was Bill. “Can’t you just leave me alone for one day? First you invite me to this fucking party, and now you won’t even let me party.” He was becoming more of a significant annoyance by the second.

“Come with me, (Y/N).”

“No, what the fuck?”

“I need to talk to you, come on,” he grabbed your hand and pulled your out of the crowd and into the first empty room that he could find. It was Richies parents room, clean and very big. It was surprising that no one had come in here yet to mess it all up.

Bill shut the door behind both of you and looked down at you, you who was now fuming with anger.

“Now that you have me trapped in here, Bill. What the fuck do you want with me?” You yelled, the odds of someone hearing was slim, considering the loud ass music in the background and the sounds of teenagers yelling over it.

“You. You and Stanley? Really (Y/N)?” He asked. “You two can't be together.”

You laughed, genuinely laughed at how stupid he sounded. “Stan and I were just messing around. Since when are you allowed to tell me who I can and can’t dance with? You’re not my fucking babysitter. You’re not my boyfriend.”

Bill got closer and closer to you, his gaze never leaving your own. He laughed, “You know, you’re so aggravating. You never can go one second without insulting me.”

“Says you! You’re not much better. Don’t act like you’re on some high horse, like you’re the victim.” He was so fucking unbelievable.

And suddenly, without any warning, Bill was pressing his lips against your own. You were so shocked that you jumped away, your eyes widening at the sudden contact. What the fuck was happening? Why was Bill kissing you?

And why did you kind of really like it?

You grabbed his face and kissed him again, your body clashing right into his. The reverb of the bass in the song playing outside seemed to set the hot and heavy mood that suddenly came into the room. Bill’s hands didn't hesitate to come to the small of your back, his body engulfing you. He was taller than you and no doubt stronger, so when he started walking towards the bed, leading you as you walked backwards until your legs hit the edge of the bed.

Both of you fell onto the bed, him falling onto you, the hotness of your contact almost burning your fingertips. He stopped kissing your lips and instead began to kiss down your jawline, down to the nape of your neck but stopping at the beginnings of your tank top. Bill looked up at you suggestively and you had to stop yourself from groaning, of course he was going to fucking tease you, of course.

“You can take it off, you know,” You said finally, lifting the hem of your tank top to help him get started. He laughed, saying, “Damn, pushy much?”

He was such a dick, even in this position that both of you were in. But instead of feeling hate towards his snarky remark, you felt lust. Cockiness never looked better on the Denbrough boy.

He pulled up your tank top to reveal your breasts, and his mouth and hands got to work right away. He licked and sucked, then repeated the process until you were a sputtering mess, your cheeks flaring up at the thought of someone you’ve known since childhood seeing you in such a vulnerable position.

“You know, (Y/N), you actually aren't that bad in this position,” Bill mumbled across your skin, going lower down your stomach and looking up at you to see your reaction. You didn't want to moan, because you didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of the fact that he was pleasuring you. But you couldn't help yourself, you were a moaning mess. Your hands helped his own with your belt buckle and the zipper of your jeans. You quickly pulled them off and threw them god knows where, watching him pull down your black panties. He came up from in between your legs and kissed you again, one finger suddenly entering inside you. You moaned into his mouth, spewing out a few curse words here and there when he entered another finger, and then another one.

He made marks on your collarbone, on your neck, everywhere that he could mark you he did. His fingers never stopping the constant in and out motion. Bill, the person you absolutely hated, was making you come undone like it was nothing.

You had closed your eyes, your hands going into his hair and pulling when he did something that you liked. But the motion stopped, his fingers came out and never re entered. You wined a little bit, until feeling hot breath against your heat.

“Oh,” you said out loud. He chuckled before diving in, his tongue licking against your clit. The immense wave of pleasure you felt was over you made you almost scream out. He continued this while one hand came up to play with your breasts while the other one entered you again with two fingers. With the amount of pressure he was putting in his motions, you knew you weren't going to last very long. He must’ve known this too, because when your moans got higher and more frequent, he said in a deep voice, “come undone for me, baby.”

And you did. You were a moaning mess, and his tongue was quick to lick up all of you before coming up, looking at the toll that he has done to you so far. You opened up your eyes to meet his own and gave him a confused look. Was he going to continue? Or leave you there to deal with the mess he made of you by yourself?

“You’re still fully clothed, this is no fair,” you muttered, pulling at his blue shirt. Bill only laughed, pulling off his shirt to reveal his abs. You really didn't want to admit it, but Bill was ripped. All those sports seemed to be paying off . . .

“Are you going to stare all day or do you want me to fuck you?” Bill asked, his tone darker and darker than it usually was. You nodded, watching him take off the rest of his clothing. Both of you sat there looking at each other before you began to laugh for no real reason.

“Is this funny or something?” Bill asked, an eyebrow popping up.

“No, it’s just that you and I have known each other since birth, and now we’re about to fuck,” you said, shrugging your shoulders. He himself laughed a small bit before laying his body on top of your own, slamming into you with no hesitation. All your previous thoughts washed away in an instant and you were in a world of ecstasy.

Bill was rather large, larger than you had ever had before. So it took you a moment to adjust to him and finally feel the pleasure of having him inside of you. Your hands went to his shoulders and surprisingly his went to your neck, pinning you down so that you couldn't move. It caught you off guard at first, but you realized that it was super hot to have his muscular hands around your small, delicate neck. You moaned out loudly as you got closer and closer to your high.

“You like that, don’t you?” Bill asked in a cocky tone. “My hands on your neck, controlling you. Who knew you were so kinky?”

You hated to admit that you liked what he was saying.

The quick pace he was going at drew you closer and closer, until you were seeing stars and coming undone under Bill for the second time. He was quick to follow, orgasming and then laying down on top of you. The room smelled of sex, hot and sweaty sex.

You and Bill had hot sex. The thought didn’t even feel real.

Your bodies were almost glued to each other from the sweat, until Bill peeled off you and stood up, looking for his clothing that had been strewn around the room. You were quick to follow, finding your shirt, belt, and shorts. Your underwear had landed on top of the mirror, and as you went to go grab them, you looked at yourself in the mirror. There were marks everywhere on your body. They were on your neck, jawline, collarbone, breasts, and stomach. There were probably more in between your legs as well. Grabbing the underwear, you finally got dressed and tried to make yourself look semi presentable, despite the obvious hickies you couldn't hide with your previous choice in attire for the evening. You stood behind Bill as he went to open the door, however he stopped and turned to look at you, his lips nearing your ear, saying,

“You know (Y/N), you may be a bitch. But you’re sweet, where it counts.”

And with that he was off into the crowd, you lost him within seconds with all the people.

That dick, you thought to yourself, I can’t believe he just left.

You would get him back for that, you just didn't quite know how just yet.

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NerdBae - Part I

A/N: Hey! Hey! This is my second series - requested by my boo @l-auteuse I did mister asshole in PULSE. Now, introducing NerdBae! I’m excited and this should be fun so buckle up and enjoy the ride. Also, Elle is her/she in french - assuming most of my readers identify as female its how I’ve chosen to name the characters in my works for Tre. So when you see Elle, it can substitute Y/N or you could imagine a character.

Summary: Tre and Elle have known each other since childhood and have been close like family friends. Tre’s always been a nerd but Elle’s always been kind. After some time apart they reconnect during the holidays. Sometimes adulthood changes things.

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NERDBAE

Elle always had a little crush on her best friends brother Tre. He was the antithesis of her type; timid, super nerdy and overly nice. Bat her eyes a few times and poof her homework was done just like that. Gina her bff sometimes mistreated his kindness leaving their homework with him to get done while they went out to parties they had no business going to, and bailing them out. Even when he left for college he was always a call away willing to go off the rails about anything with his special level of genius. Now he’s the brains of an extremely successful start up in tech doing an ai concept that’s way to advanced for a normal functioning brain to fully understand. Elle can’t help but look him over extremely impressed as she makes her way down the ramp at arrivals.

“What, you have money to see a surgeon now? Didn’t know they did muscular implants” she teases touching his arm and he laughs a little self conscious.

“Ha ha” he responds sarcastically pulling her into a hug and engulfing Elle in an extremely alluring scent. “Missed you, happy to have the ladies home for the holidays” he smiles taking Elles things putting it into the back of a Tesla.

“You got one of these space ships too?”

“It helps the environment and innovation” he begins before Elle lights up at his animation. He smiles nodding realizing he was geeking out again. “Want to drive it?” He asks instead to maintain his cool.

“No, be a gentleman I just had an eight hour flight” Elle responds to get under his skin and it works when his face falls.

“Sorry” he apologizes opening the door. “I just-“

“Tre, I’m kidding.” She laughs getting in. He drives safely and attentively as always pointing out the landmarks of his new city.

“So your mom and Ginas flights are delayed?”

“Yeah, bad weather” he swallows.

“You haven’t invented the remedy for that yet huh?” Elle comments and he blushes a little. “Aren’t you happy now that you didn’t peak in high school”

“Ouch” he mutters making her smile sweetly.

“You know what I mean, who wants to win the popularity contest when you can have a brain or millions” she shrugs

“You only dated the popular guys in high school” he reminds.

“They were the only ones with enough confidence to ask”

“Not true, I heard about others” he recalls despite their five year age gap.

“They didn’t know me enough to like me. Some people get buy on looks, like me. Some have brains” Elle shrugs with a playful confidence.

“You’re smart” he asserts to Elles amusement - she’d never been book smart.

“And some like you are lucky enough to have both” she winks and he shakes his head turning his full attention back to the moving traffic.

“Well if you ever need anything just let me know? You always talked about writing? Why don’t you take some time off work, find a place that inspires you and follow your dreams?” He shrugs always the perfect gentleman and supportive figure.

“Tre” Elle shakes her head.

“Come on, I have more money than I know what to do with. I don’t see what the problem is - we’re friends too right?”

“You are a business man now, huh?” Elle smiles looking him over as his eyes disappearing behind the black frames when he smiles. The grey turtleneck and black jacket compliment him well and it’s the first time he’s ever really looked tauntingly handsome.

“How’s dating?” Elle inquires making him laugh.

“These girls are all Monte-Carlo and zero calorie drinks, and Pilates all the time. They like everything I like. But I grew up around too many strong women to like a bimbo” he sighs honestly - too wholesome to be real.

...

Tre’s home is huge and decorated in a way that perfectly suits him. Elle showers enjoying the state of the art bathroom before exploring the rest of the home. The tiled floors lighting up under her feet on the way to his room make Elle smile. Living the dream of being obsessed with Michael Jackson as a child. His room is lit up and he’s sitting on the huge bed with headphones. He looks startled closing the laptop and removing the headphone’s when she comes in.

“Sorry, top secret invention?” Elle asks stepping back

“Nah” he swallows as Elle sits beside him on his bed opening his Laptop only to see a woman in a different position being plowed. Elle can’t help but laugh at the awkwardness of it all as she gets comfortable in the bed.

“You’re so wholesome it’s incredible - you could get a hooker or anyone really but you’re up here like a teenage boy” Elle muses looking up at him and he looks more mortified than amused. “Let’s watch it” Elle smirks getting comfortable and he hesitates before changing the audio and letting it play. The girl moans clearly enjoying the circus like position.

“What the hell? How isn’t he dropping her! How is she not worried about being dropped” Elle questions before covering her mouth probably killing his mood.

“Doesn’t look that hard” he says as they switch positions causing both Elle and Tre’s heads to tilt in unison.

“If she’s good and he can remember to hold on? I don’t understand and what about them they climax” Elle asks.

“He can put her down” Tre points to the bed just to the side of them.

“It would be hard, I still think he should put her down and to it the normal way” Elle counter’s only for Tre to get out of bed and picking her up by her legs only tand recreate the position effortlessly with her suspended. Elle can’t stop laughing. “I’m heavy as heck, you’ve been really in the gym huh?” She questions as he scoops her up wedding style tossing her back on the bed.

“Yeah” he agrees as you bounce before he rejoins her.

“What about this one?” Elle asks as they do the butterfly. It’s more of a sexual sex position.

“Simple” he reiterates making no move to demonstrate, much to Elle’s disappointment. Resting her head on his chest she continues to watch the video and he puts an arm around her. He’d always been cool, rarely ever told her or Gina no. Most of the time he allowed them too much rope and they walked all over him.

“Can I sleep here tonight, you know how I get about strange houses” Elle reminds the already prepared Tre and he nods.

“I know, got an oil diffuser with your favourite scent, your pillow spray and made sure the bed was big enough for you and Gina in your room” he explains but Gina isn’t here.

“This rooms more lived in” she says without coming right out and he gets up to keep her comfortable.

“Alright I’ll bring it here” he concedes getting up and disappearing. When he returns there’s a woven basket in his hands with all Elle’s favourite bedtime things. Sleep mask, bonnet, satin pillowcase, her favourite magazine, two books and a notepad with pens.

“Did you make one of your interns run around?” She blushes a little embarrassed by her idiosyncrasies holding it on her lap and feeling a little overwhelmed. He’s an angel.

“Nah, ordered the stuff and got it delivered” he explains earring a kiss on the cheek.

“Thanks Tre” she smiles putting on the satin pillowcase and spraying it with your favourite scent. Elle had gone out of her way to meet his shyness with kindness as kids - she never took part in the tirades Gina his sister went on to embarrass him. She was always nice and for that - he’d always have her back.

“Ready to sleep already?” He asks setting up the diffuser with a raised brown.

“I can wait If you have work to do” Elle yawns.

“I’m good, you had an 8 hr flight” he reminds kissing her cheek before heading to the bathroom to get the water. It takes moments before the room smells just how she needs it to his house.

“Goodnight Tre” Elle smiles.

“Goodnight” he sighs.

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-> Repeat Business

The diet and weight loss industry is a huge money-making machine. According to Marketdata Enterprises, the annual revenue for the diet industry was over $30 billion dollars in 1990. A 2005 report by Stanford University documents that the consumer diet industry is now approximately $44 billion and growing. With all this money flowing around, haven's we as a country spent enough to fix the obesity problem once and for all?

How can the diet industry keep making more and more money, year after year? After all, $44 billion dollars is a lot of cash! The answer to that question is simple: repeat business. ?8% of today‘s’ dieters gain the weight back in 5 years. 90% of those individuals end up gaining back more than they lost originally, due to the body‘s’ panic and efforts to stabilize metabolic rates over the long term? (Source: Stanford University; stanford.edu).

How do the diet-promoters get all that repeat business? The diet industry is a very unique enterprise in that, when it fails someone, they rarely blame the product. We are hard-pressed to find another business where, if the product doesn's work, we blame ourselves. All too often, after giving up on yet another diet program, we find ourselves thinking well, I guess it’s just not a good enough dieter.?The tendency is for us to believe that we failed the diet rather than the other way around.  Weight Loss Exercise, Wholesale Gym Equipment & Wholesale Fitness Equipment https://www.fitness-china.com/wholesale-gym-equipment

Apply this same logic to the automotive industry, and it soon becomes clear just how faulty this line of reasoning really is. What would happen if we take our car in to the mechanic for repairs and when we returned to pick it up he told us that although we still had to pay the bill, he was unable to fix the problem? Would we willing pay the bill anyway and just say h well, I guess it‘s’ just a bad car??Of course not! That would be ridiculous! But that‘s’ exactly what we do when it comes to diets.

-> One Size Does Not Fit All

What we need to realize is that there is probably a weight loss product or weight loss plan out there that will work for us, but it may not be the same one our friends or co-workers used. To find the best weight loss program for us, we absolutely must realize that one size does not fit all. What worked for our sibling or spouse may not work for us, and what works for us may not work for them. It‘s’ probably safe to say that any diet supplement has helped somebody, but it‘s’ also true that no weight loss drug or plan has helped everybody. Each person has a unique metabolism and very individual nutritional needs, so no single plan will work for everyone.

-> How To Find The Right Weight Loss Diet

Some fat burner products on the market today do indeed work. Others are a complete rip-off. How do you tell the difference? Where do you go for accurate and reliable weight loss information?

First and foremost, talk with your doctor. Your own personal physician is likely to be honest with you and provide you with the facts. In addition, he or she can help you decide which weight loss supplement may be right for your personal situation. There are also quite a few reputable organizations that provide accurate information on fat loss. Some of the better resources include:

American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org

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Centers for Disease Control - www.cdc.gov

Diet Scam Watch - www.dietscam.org

Calories Per Hour - www.caloriesperhour.com

Harvard Medical School - www.health.harvard.edu

Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.org

Shape Up America - www.shapeup.org

Calorie Control Council - www.caloriecontrol.org

President‘s’ Council On Physical Fitness - www.fitness.gov

When seeking a healthy weight loss plan, it‘s’ important that no food be strictly forbidden. There should not be any (or many) foods that we avoid completely 100% of the time. Why? Because that sets us up for failure! For example, if fudge is one of our favorites and we force ourselves to NOT eat fudge at the holiday party, then for many of us what we've done is set ourselves up for a binge fudge-festival.

Avoiding our favorite foods entirely is too much self-deprivation for most people, and this sets us up for binge-eating. That's a recipe for disaster! A much better approach is to enjoy foods in moderation. Watch those serving sizes! Enjoy and savor one piece of fudge! It's better to enjoy one piece of fudge and then stop than attempt to deprive ourselves entirely, only to end up eating the whole pan.

A good diet and nutrition program will also help us keep in mind the cost of the foods we eat. We're not talking about dollars and cents here, but the FITNESS cost of the food. When picking up that fudge, keep in mind what it will cost to enjoy it. When picking up a plate at the buffet table, let's take a moment to pause and think to ourselves: "The cost of this fudge will be an extra _____ minutes of exercise.....is that worth it to me?" Maybe. Maybe not. That's for each of us to decide on our own.

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  The point is that we should be conscious of our food decisions. No foods are forbidden entirely, but we do need to watch our portion sizes and carefully consider the cost of each food. Any good weight management program will incorporate these concepts and also will be approved by your doctor. One such plan is the Running Start weight loss program offered by Pick Up The Pace. This nutrition program has six 12-week uses.  You can use them all yourself, one after another, or share with a friend.  The program has weekly updates, menus you can personalize, and printouts.  The menu selector counts calories, protein, carbs and fat.  The foods list is among the most comprehensive on the market.

This Running Start Nutrition Counseling software is simple to use and will help keep you accountable. The program retails for only $49.99, which translates to less than 70 per week. The software includes:

Printable 25 page manual titled finally, The Truth About Weight Management?

The printable 31-page manual is full of facts about vitamins & supplements!

Printable 28-page software user guide!

72 weeks of personalized menu creation!

Use all 72 weeks yourself, or share with up to 5 friends!

Choose your dietary preference! This software lets you choose the foods you like!

Not another set?- but a real nutrition education!

-> How To Find The Right Weight Loss Supplement

Perhaps even more so than with weight-loss diets, when searching for weight loss supplements it is critical to rely on the advice of your physician. The careful and supervised use of weight loss diet pills, combined with a sensible diet and regular exercise, can lead to quick weight loss and even easy weight loss (or at least easier than you expected).

Beware, however, the supplement scams on the market. It seems that every time we turn around we are blasted and bombarded with the latest, greatest, new and improved treatment for obesity. The gimmicks just keep coming. The sad truth is that few of these products work. Even fewer will result in real, permanent and lasting fat loss. A very few of the weight loss gimmicks on the market today are not only a consumer rip-off, but they are also quite dangerous.....even deadly.

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As an example, consider the prescription diet drug Meridia. Does it help you lose weight? For some people, the answer is yes. For others, the answer is no. Can it kill you? The answer to this question seems to be a nervous 'maybe'. "The consumer group Public Citizen had petitioned the Food and Drug Administration for a ban, citing Meridia users who died of heart problems as young as their 20s and 30s. Even before Meridia was approved for sale, the FDA knew it could increase users' blood pressure, the group contended." (Source: cnn.com) This week the FDA again refused to ban Meridia, even though whistleblower David Graham (an FDA drug safety officer) testified to Congress last fall that his agency was allowing five unsafe medicines to stay on the market, including Meridia. 

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Yes, ephedra will help some people lose weight. Yes, ephedra is safe for some people in low doses. But there is that little nagging fact that people have DIED and that their deaths have been attributed to ephedra use.....

Yet another example of a dangerous diet drug is steroids. For whatever reason, some people have decided that anabolic steroids are the best way to lose weight. Despite the well-documented and serious side-effects of steroid use, the lure of easy weight loss has caused many to throw caution to the wind. Perhaps the most concerning trend is steroid use among our teenage population: "Teens also listed steroids, growth hormone, amino acids and other potentially unhealthful products among those they'd tried in the previous year." (Source: cnn.com)

There do exist, however, some diet supplements that work and are also quite safe. Again, it is never a good idea to begin any supplementation program without first seeking the advice and approval of your doctor.

Three popular and dependable fat loss products designed to help you lose weight fast are ChromeMate, Lipotropic Plus, and Super L-Carnitine. Chromium helps insulin metabolize fat, turn protein into muscle and convert sugar into energy. ChromeMate, a unique form of niacin-bound chromium, is designed to optimize energy output. It accomplishes this by increasing the amount of glucose available for energy production nearly twenty-fold. 

It also is the "master" nutrient for controlling blood sugar, which in turn curbs sugar cravings. What‘s’ more, a study at Auburn University showed that ChromeMate reduced LDL cholesterol by an average of 14%. In fact, ChromeMate has been awarded a patent for lowering cholesterol.

Without it, fat is unable to penetrate the walls of the mitochondria of the muscle cells. Carnitine is the shuttle that carries fat into your body‘s’ furnaces (muscles) to be burned for energy. Super L-Carnitine increases the rate of fat utilization for fuel.

-> Wholesale Gym Equipment & Wholesale Fitness Equipment, Weight Loss Exercise

In this article, we've been discussing weight-loss diets and weight loss supplements. At this point, it is essential that we add the third and most important component of overall health and fitness: exercise. Exercise is one weight loss method that has never been banned, has never led to an investigation, and has never been listed on a 'whistleblower' fraud report. Exercise is the only path to health and fitness that virtually every doctor in the world agrees upon. Exercise is safe, effective, and brings many more benefits to our lives than diets or drugs ever will alone.  

Exercise is fun, invigorating, motivating and the single most powerful way to improve our life and well-being! Yes, it‘s’ quite possible to lose weight without participating in regular exercise. However, diet and exercise combined will help us burn fat faster than we thought possible! Weight loss achieved by regular exercise and diet will be healthy weight loss because of all the benefits we obtain from regular exercise:

Strengthens muscles Strengthens bone Strengthens ligaments Strengthens tendons Strengthens immune system Improves muscle tone Improves endurance Improves strength Improves self esteem Improves confidence Improves balance Improves physical appearance Improves physical performance Improves glucose tolerance Improves circulation Improves memory Lower risk of heart disease Lower risk of diabetes Lower risk of cancer Lower blood pressure Lower cholesterol Lower risk of stroke Lower risk of osteoporosis Lower risk of osteoarthritis Lower requirements for medication Lower risk of injury Lower body fat Helps with sleep disorders Reduces post-operative complications Reduces frequency of illness Prevent Alzheimer‘s’ disease Prevents muscle loss Increases metabolism Eases symptoms of menopause Healthier pregnancy Fewer problems with childbirth Reduces ovulation problems Prevents heartburn

Reaching your ideal weight via a healthy and active lifestyle has been found to lower health risks and medical problems in 90 percent of overweight patients. In addition to the exercise benefits listed above, fit people are eight times less likely to die from cancer than the unfit, and 53 percent less likely to die from other diseases. 

Fit people are also eight times less likely to die from heart disease. Without a doubt, regular exercise is the most important piece of the puzzle and the best way to achieve rapid weight loss. Exercise is the safest way to achieve permanent fat loss, and when combined with a sound diet and nutrition program the body is turned into a virtual fat-burning furnace!

-> Conclusion

Fast weight loss is possible if we, under the supervision and approval of our doctor, combine a sensible diet with a diet pill or weight loss pill that is safe and effective. When we combine these three fat-burning strategies it is almost guaranteed that we will experience quick weight loss results.

Of course, there is a staggering amount of information about health, exercise and fitness that still needs to be understood before this topic of rapid weight loss are complete. Several excellent e-books on this subject can be found by going to www.letspickupthepace.com and clicking on the Pick Up The Pace Store? and then fitness Education? links.

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Food Healthy Kids, Food Healthy Adults

 “Food is medicine,” the old adage goes.

In medicine, it is good to remember that the most important difference between a medicine and a poison is the dosage. This applies to food. We’ve certainly seen the poor health outcomes directly and indirectly related to the US Cult of Food Overdose.

Cases in point:

US incidence of adult and childhood obesity: Epidemic. US incidence of colorectal cancer: Epidemic. US incidence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D): Epidemic.

Each of these diseases is directly correlated to food overdose.  Worse, our sedentary lifestyles are co-conspirators. Imagine if a foreign power caused the disease and death that our sick food systems contribute to.

Bad food corporations spending millions on very effective marketing is one external villain. Our own willingness to trade our health for a mouthful of temporary feel-good is the internal villain. That means ultimately, the fix is in the mirror.

How did we get into this food-disease mess? In July 2018, the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) offered one strong answer: 

According to the AAP, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) got us into this mess. Wait. What?

Referring to a GAO assessment of FDA practices, the AAP supported the conclusion that “…the FDA is not able to ensure the safety of existing or new (food) additives through (their) approval mechanisms.” (emphasis added). Read the full statement here.

In the case of foodstuffs intended for (and heavily marketed toward) US kids, the FDA is doing a miserable job of protecting kids. Why would we expect otherwise? Regardless of political party in power, the FDA is led, managed, and run by the very food-for-profit and drug-for-profit businesses it is supposed to regulate. FDA appointees aren’t Moms or Dads looking out for kids, or kids looking out for their aging Moms or Dads, or everyday folks like you and me trying to make smart food choices. The FDA is run by a constant flow of people racing through the revolving door between government and industry, cashing in on your health and that of the nation with every turn of the door.

That sick mix of bad practice and corporate policy is killing us. It’s killing our kids and their parents.

America’s pediatricians are increasingly concerned for a reason. Not only are there bad chemical preservatives in foods marketed to kids, the packaging leaches harmful chemicals that leach into food. Keep in mind this is FDA permitted/approved packaging the stuff that agribusinesses use to convey convenient (aka “dead” and “processed”) food to us…and to our babies and kids.

These chemicals, AAP says, “may interfere with the body’s natural hormones in ways that may affect long-term growth and development (NYT July 24, 2018, A14).

Cans, cardboard, even the “waxed” paper used—all leach chemicals into our foodstuffs.

Let’s give the pediatricians their say: “Our purposes with this policy statement and its accompanying technical report are to review and highlight emerging child health concerns related to the use of colorings, flavorings, and chemicals deliberately added to food during processing (direct food additives) as well as substances in food contact materials, including adhesives, dyes, coatings, paper, paperboard, plastic, and other polymers, which may contaminate food as part of packaging or manufacturing equipment (indirect food additives); to make reasonable recommendations that the pediatrician might be able to adopt into the guidance provided during pediatric visits; and to propose urgently needed reforms to the current regulatory process at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food additives.” These authors aren’t political hacks or corporate sharks. These are the applied scientists, the physicians, the men and women who spend 10 to 15 years of their lives just learning how to care for babies and kids…before they begin to invest the rest of their working lives doing more of that. Keywords: scientists, physicians, invest.

More from the Docs: “Substantial improvements to the food additives regulatory system are urgently needed, including greatly strengthening or replacing the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) determination process, updating the scientific foundation of the FDA’s safety assessment program, retesting all previously approved chemicals, and labeling direct additives with limited or no toxicity data.” What’s all this have to do with acupuncture, especially since Enerqi is not primarily a pediatric practice? Food as medicine, food as poison, including food that has been poisoned by food additives and toxic packaging.

Nearly every patient contact at Enerqi involves some discussion of diet, eating habits, quantity of food, and most of all quality of food. You probably don’t truly need a keto diet, or an Atkins diet, or a paleo diet. But you certainly need a diet free of unregulated, untested, and harmful food additives stuffed into toxic wrappers. You can’t base your nutritional safety on a Facebook post, a YouTube video, or an advertisement, even if it comes with a coupon. You base your diet on safe, sane, simple, and sustainable food principles. Here are the ones we offer to every patient at Enerqi.

Look at your plate, every single meal.

1.    About half of that plate (bowl, slab—whatever you eat out of or off of) should be covered with fresh vegetables, fruits, green leafy goodness, with small amounts of best quality fats—like organic olive oil, coconut oil, or butter. Yes, butter. Real food. Good fats are good.

2.    Of the other half, you should have a piece of protein about the size of your own palm. Fish, meat, tofu, beans—doesn’t really matter…with these exceptions:

a.    In a very large World Health Organization (WHO) study you can read here, processed meats (bacon, sausage, deli meats) were found to be correlated with increases in colorectal cancer at amounts greater than 4 ounces per week. A good analysis of the WHO study is here.

b.    Factory farm meats feed you antibiotics, growth hormones, and poo. Buy local and organic meats, preferably from farmers you can make eye contact with. Meat protein is not essential to health although it does strike the Happy Zone for many of us. There is no reason whatsoever to eat meat every day, certainly not at every meal.

3.    With rare exception, whatever the amount of carbohydrates you normally eat, start putting one spoonful back. Unfortunately, beer is a carb (talking to you, Wisconsin); mind your suds. 

4.    Anything you eat out of a paper bag, a can, or a cardboard box will be unnecessarily high in some combination of salt, sugar, carcinogenic additives, calories, and/or chemicals, including chemicals that the bought-and-paid-for FDA declares are “generally regarded as safe”—whatever the actual heck that toss-off bit of government-business codswollop means.

The pediatricians, bless them, are watching out for our kids, the next generation, the tiniest among us, whom we will all desperately need—every one of them—in 15 or 20 years. As it turns out, they’re watching out for all of us, too.

Let’s apply the same scientific rigor to our own grocery shopping, our own refrigerators, and our own plates, kids or no kids. Food is medicine. Good medicine. A necessary component to Your Radiant Good Health.

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A For Effort

Wow! Tiffany may just be the biggest evil genius the entire Housewives universe has ever seen! You mean to tell me you graduated Cornell at 19, graduated medical school at 23, and you didn’t see the irony in serving cricket pizza in order to trigger someone who was infamously called a “chirpy little Mexcian?” (LeeAnne’s words, not mine). Tiffany knows exactly what she’s doing. You don’t have advanced scientific degrees and your own wine label, but need Pancho the chef to explain to everyone what salami is. Though I’m not falling for her “I never had girlfriends” sob story, I’m loving the deliciousness with which she is playing the victim to our faces while riling these southern belles up like swinging piñatas. Sorry I had to get these thoughts out before they escaped me. Onto the recap proper!

We open with Mr. and Mrs. Moon discussing the aforementioned pizza soiree. Tiffany really does have everyone in her life on a delicate thread. She masterfully guilts her husband into doing EVERYTHING to set up this party (decorating, making pizza dough-which is a frickin’ process in case you’ve never attempted it) by saying she’s extremely stressed about fitting in with her new friends. (Will they accept her for two seasons in a row?!) Tiffany knows this is her time to do something BIG in order to really brand her name on the cattle that is the Dallas Housewives, and that thing is using her $15,000 pizza oven for a group of friends that includes two women who probably don’t eat. (The last time I remember a pizza oven being mentioned as a centerpiece for a party was when Camille Grammer invited everyone to her house to drink vodka out of fishbowls and find out when they were going to die and lose their legs, but I’m digressing). Tiffany makes an Excel Spreadsheet, and the two clink to pizza parties.

D’Andra heads over to her Shaman’s house. This guy is just a gay with a lot of feelings in a robe, and you know what?! Good for him! You get that money! He had to do something with all that left over spirit gum from the community theater production of Fiddler that shut down due to COVID, and what better use than fake sideburns to convince sad rich women you’re a spiritual guru?! We learn that D’Andra has developed a twitch from all the trauma of fighting with Kari in Grapevine last week. The shaman asks what D’Andra thinks she might be projecting to invite negative energy, and we’re shown flashbacks of D’Andra mom shaming Kari in last week’s episode, screaming, “I don't even care because you were my fucking friend! ... You have three kids that are grown. One child home that is under your care.” With a completely blank stare on her face, D’Andra says, “I don’t know the answer to that honestly.” The shaman tries to get D’Andra to see the bigger picture, telling her that in life there will always be people saying things she doesn’t like, but D’Andra just blames Kari yet again, saying that Kari is just jealous of her. The shaman advises D’Andra to always come from a place of love, so no one can accuse her of having negative intentions, which I’m sure D’Andra will misinterpret in episodes to come, and then he has her lie on the floor as he spreads rose pedals on her, so she can receive the gifts of Mother Earth. I’m in the wrong area of work, clearly. How much is this dude charging for this? I tell women they’re queens and listen to them bitch all day, and I don’t get paid for it!

Kameron is with her dog and her daughter in their living room in preparation for Brad the hot dog trainer to pay a house call. It’s hard for me to tell whose name I hate more, Fanci, her dog, or Hilton, her daughter. Is she named after Paris or the hotel chain itself? Gag! Court enters and informs the two small children and the dog as well as Kameron that an interested couple had just toured their home for a third time, and they have decided not to buy. I really hate Court. Why would he tell the six year old children and the dog this? Kameron is clearly not listening. At first, I felt bad for Kameron because I thought she wasn’t being given a chance to have a say in this, but then I realized this is 20 fucking 20, and she doesn’t need permission to be strong and independent. God, Kameron! What is with the Dallas women in particular and playing victims? If you want to sell the house for more then get in there and hustle, girl! Kameron informs the audience via her confessional that “[My dream house] could sell, then it could be off the market. Then Guess what! I don't have another house that I'm obsessed with!” Some women have jobs, Kameron. Even Kari is pretending to make jewelry! Some women actually take their dogs outside to walk them! Then again, I am watching this show because this is where the humor lies. Court really is the worst kind of man, though. He openly mocks Kameron’s feelings to his six year old daughter’s face, joking that if she gets hysterical about the house selling for too low, the two of them have a contract not to tell Kameron. Again, though, this IS the life Kameron is choosing. I wonder what the shaman would have to say about THIS?!

Brad comes in and informs them that letting Fanci just have a bone all the time to keep her occupied is the same as giving your kids an iPad at church. Kameron says without even a hint of irony that that is what they do with their kids at church. Brad informs the family that they’re doing a C+ job at training Fanci. Kameron, who’s never probably gotten a grade above C- in her life is thrilled, saying, “At least we got a letter!” Kameron informs us in her testimonial that she needs to feel control over training Fanci because there’s so little in her life right now she does have control over, including COVID and her home selling for too little, making her unable to afford a bigger version of her current home. ACTUALLY IF YOU DID ANYTHING EXCEPT STRAP YOUR DOG TO A TREADMILL, YOU MIGHT FIND YOU DO HAVE SOME AGENCY HERE, KAMERON. Ugh...

Stephanie is diligently working on receiving her Nobel Peace Prize by setting up her office space so that she can spend Travis’s money to give public schools luxury locker rooms. She’s heroically painted her office the same shade of off white that she’s going to have someone else paint one of the locker rooms to make sure she likes it. The pressure is really mounting, though, because if she doesn’t finish her office in time, she’s made a bet that she will have to touch Travis. No one wants that! He’s hairy! Travis comes into the unfinished office with flowers, and informs Stephanie that she’s already over budget. (Her budget, for which she did absolutely no research before setting, is $100,000, but the lockers alone are costing $70,000). Stephanie jokes that she’s going to have to prostitute herself to afford these renovations. Travis says she’s probably not good enough in bed to raise that much money. Healthy.

We are shown vignettes of the women trying to figure out what to wear to a chic pizza party. I’m confused because I’m pretty sure chic pizza party isn’t much different from chic square dance, which is what I imagine most of Dallas’s social events to look like. Kari is getting her makeup done, and she shares a text with her makeup artist that reads, “Just to set expectations: I'll probably be wrapping up the party at like 10:30, because I have a meeting tomorrow and I want to be fresh for it. Can't wait to see you all tonight.” Kari informs us that she’s NEVER gotten a text like that before in her life. Stephanie and Kameron are riding together to Tiffany’s, and Stephanie says she’s always in bed by 10, so she doesn’t have a problem with it. (Me too, Stephanie!) Kameron informs us that proper etiquette would have been to send out printed invitations with a set end time. I think Tiffany knew exactly what she was starting when she sent out this text. D’Andra arrives to the party with a container of some sort of deli salad topped with a white bow, and Tiffany freaks out that D’Andra needs to put on shoe covers. I wonder if she and Mary Cosby use the same brand. Stephanie and Kameron arrive right behind D’Andra with a piñata they forgot to give Kari at her 50th birthday party. Tiffany shows off her closet filled with easily a million dollars’ worth of Birkin bags. I do have to say, Tiffany’s closet easily outshines both Lisa Vanderpump’s and Bethany Frankel’s. I just hope TIffany has proper safeguards against moths.

The last to arrive are Kari and Brandi. In the car, Kari informs Brandi that she’s essentially over trying to make a real friendship work with D’Andra, but they can be superficial friends, and Kari will just keep D’Andra at arm’s length. So basically how it probably was all along. This story line sucks, Kari.

The two arrive just in time for Tiffany to tell everyone there’s going to be a contest to see who makes the best pizza. She also lays down some ground rules, saying, “You just have to be honest. I know that's really hard in this group ... The number two rule is no fighting. (Kari looks pissed about this rule). On your first infraction, you shall receive a verbal warning. The second time, you get pizza flour thrown in your face. (Kameron nods like she understands). Like 'Stop fighting!' And rule number three is have fun!” Brandi makes a fair point that having fun is the point of a party, and this was Tiffany’s last rule.

It isn’t until this point that I realize lackluster friend of the wives Jen is in attendance. You know it’s bad when the friend of is being outshined by the Shaman.

The women bust open Kari’s piñata, which contains a riddle: “What's wet, long, thin, hot, and down south?” Somehow this means the women will be taking a cast trip to Austin to further drag out Kari’s birthday party.

The gals make and eat their pizzas. Kameron informs us that dabbing the grease off the pizza takes away 250 calories. After the very stupid pizza contest winner is determined Tiffany reveals that they all just ate crickets, which she hid in her pizza toppings. Needless to say, Kari is PISSED. The only thing it’s appropriate to pour down someone’s throat is tequila! Brandi has to run inside to throw up, but not before she puts shoe covers on! Tiffany had intended to win Brandi over because Brandi’s love language is pranks, but this clearly has backfired. D’Andra starts meditating, and then Kameron’s alarm goes off to inform everyone they only have 8 minutes before 10:30, so they’d better scram. Not even Tiffany could have predicted these women would be so humorless. It looks like she’s going to really have to step it up if she wants to be in this clique! Tiffany informs us that the party probably got a B-, which to a tiger mom like her is basically an F. Didn’t Tiffany say she never came home with less than an A? Rough!

Will Tiffany recover from this horrible prank gone awry? Will Stephanie be able to help high school athletic departments? Will Jen ever say anything? How does she know these women? One thing is for sure; we are definitely going to long, thin, hot, wet, southern... Austin? next week!

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Trending Best Raksha Bandhan/Rakhi Makeup Look On YouTube

Rakhi Makeup Look - Festivals have a tendency of making us giddy with excitement. All the frivolous activities, chilling with cousins and snacking on countless eatables without worrying about calories for once. What is there not to get all excited about? Rakhi is one such festival that is loved and waited-for across the whole country. It is one of the biggest festivals we celebrate doing everything we love, without having to clean the fans and roofs, of course. Jokes apart, Did you even celebrate rakhi to its fullest if you didn’t put your favorite rakhi clothes on and did a whole Rakhi makeup look? Probably not. The thing about clothes is, we have so many of them, throw one over the other and something is bound to work out. That, though, is not the case with makeup. A smudge here, a mistake there, and it can mess up your whole Rakhi Makeup look. But we don’t want that, do we? To help you out, so that you do everything right, from base to final touches, and come out looking all air-brushed and stunning, I have found the best YouTube channels. So you can get on with your makeup without any doubts whatsoever and be your confident self the whole day.

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Arushi Pahwa https://youtu.be/barDJS9Bm0U It is no secret that doing makeup is tricky. So Arushi starts with simple steps, following the basics. Explaining each step as she goes, taking her time doing the makeup, and naming each product, which can be essential while you try to do this Rakhi Makeup Look on your own. Also, she keeps telling these tips and tricks which can come in quite handy. She has explained everything in detail, right to the kind of brush she uses and from where she got it. One thing I really like is she keeps telling you the do’s and don’t’s and you can get your daily dose of them if you subscribe to her channel. We all know eye-makeup can be crucial, so for that she has managed to actual show us which shades and colors she has gone ahead with. All in All, Arushi has made the kind of video that can help a lot of girls get festival-ready which is evident from the views on her video. Style n Tips By Puja https://youtu.be/VkbdEjFdtjE Puja presents her Rakhi Makeup look with traditional Indian Makeup at the heart of it,  with a bindi on the forehead. Before starting makeup, she motivates everyone to take special care of their skin, which is very considerate on her part. She also tells which products you can use to do so. While she does the makeup, Puja answers a few queries some of the viewers might have asked. She explains each step in a very easy-to-understand conversational tone. Which can be helpful doing makeup this tricky. She has a couple of thousand views on the video which signify that people are liking what she does. All the more reason for you to subscribe to her channel. She has taken care to give the product links in the description, so you can go ahead and buy them for your Rakhi Makeup Look. Puja has even provided her social media links, so if you wish, you can follow her. Zohainsight https://youtu.be/0YE59x8CiI8 Zoha’s way of presenting her Rakhi Makeup Look tutorial is as intriguing as the name of her channel. She starts by a tip we can all swear by, which is you should maintain a balance between makeup and the outfit. You can pair a simple yet elegant outfit with a little extra makeup to glam it up. All of her products are from Nykaa, a site whose reputation precedes it, so you can be assured about the products. Zoha gives a pretty good description of colors, names, and shades of products, leaving no stone unturned. Also, she tips us saying how important it is to blend everything together and set it properly, otherwise, it can start looking cakey, which is a million-dollar tip. The way she has done her eye makeup is splendid, using two colors. You can learn a lot from her Makeup look for rakhi if you subscribe to her channel. Fem Style https://youtu.be/5Yrqz93qcSM Karishma starts her rakhi makeup look with a skincare regime. You can take note of what to do and which products to try. she makes sure her look is easy-to-do keeping in view all the beginners. Furthermore, all the products she uses are affordable and can work wonders when used in the right way. She has done her eye makeup first and then has done the face, so you don’t need to follow any hard and fast rules. Just be your comfortable self. She also gives you tips for makeup products that can work for different skin types. Saloni Beauty https://youtu.be/c8qewadAyxo The thing that stands out for me in this Rakhi Makeup look is the fact that all the products that Saloni has started with are very easily and commonly available at our homes. So you don’t have to rush to the market to buy them. She does her makeup in the simplest way possible, telling you the substitutes in case you don’t have the products that she’s using. So she has got you covered. She has kept the whole look natural yet stunning, also it can be completed in a very short time, so if you haven’t got much time at your hands, it is perfect for you. Antara Chaudhary https://youtu.be/Fe8k8TIDSzM Antara Chaudhary presents you with an unusual yet trendy and longed-for look. Its a kind of look that’ll make you want to subscribe to her channel. She has gone ahead and created her rakhi makeup look without using a Foundation! Yes, you heard that right. It is a very no-fuss subtle look, which any girl who does not like to wear too much powder on her face can try. Antara here is clearly setting out makeup goals for everyone. You can learn to do it and more by subscribing to her channel. Also, the color shades she has chosen are ravishing without being overpowering, and its the kind of makeup look everybody can do AND ROCK!! without worrying about inviting furtive glances from fussy relatives. Priyanka Sarmacharjee https://youtu.be/Wgy_zCog3Vc Priyanka has done a really glamorous rakhi makeup look, which by the way, you can also try for parties and outings. In the video, she has done her eyes first, and then the rest of her face, you can follow the routine that suits you the best. Also, she has done a part of her makeup with her hands only. And it has panned out well for her. You can try that out too. Also, she has given the details of products for you to refer. The final result is a beautifully contoured and done face with a red lipstick by can work well for Indian Skin tones. Kudos to Priyanka! Ria Das https://youtu.be/fn8oEZnJdpg Ria gets you a whole package along with your rakhi makeup look. She gives you all the details whether its about makeup products, the attire, or jewelry. Along with telling why she has opted for a particular product Ria tells you its name, shade, and price. 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Shreya Patra https://youtu.be/0zV2u1aPkI4 As Shreya, herself says in the intro, this Rakhi Makeup Look is not just for rakhi, but is so versatile and beautifully done that it can be recreated on several occasions.  She has kept everything simple and systematic, hence it is very easy to get a hang of. It is impressive how well she does each part of the makeup, the ultimate aim being to keep it all pretty natural. The best thing is how much stress Shreya gives on explaining the steps clearly. If you’re looking to learn how to do your makeup step-by-step, you could definitely go ahead and subscribe to her channel. Recommended articles: Trending Best Raksha Bandhan/Rakhi Outfit Ideas On YouTubeFlaunt That Dress With These 10 Best Body Shapers & Tummy Tuckers For Women10 Best Coffee Face Pack & Benefits That Will Transform Your Skincare Read the full article

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Drugs You Should Try x Travis Scott (Ft Depression)

You just had a stressful ass day…. failed that exam you should of studied for, got caught up with your side piece, got fired from work or maybe even got into with your parents. How do you cope? Sleep? Exercise? Prayer? In a perfect world we like to think these are coping mechanisms we would use, but in reality were indulging in the first thing that numbs whatever pain were experiencing. So what’s your pick of poison? Weed? Liquor? Pills? I know you’re probably thinking, “I only do that when I’m out with friends” or for “social and recreational” purposes but our generation is slowly but surely turning into alcoholics and drug addicts. If you know me personally, you know I’m always down for the turn up. I’m the girl at every party (damn near) with a bottle of patron, going shot for shot with anybody who dare challenge me. Ever wonder…why I’m always intoxicated. It took me a while to realize it, but when those shots of patron on the weekend became shots I was taking just because I completed basic daily tasks I realized I was using alcohol as a escape from the hardships of life. So here I am damn near becoming dependent on alcohol, a bottle away from an AA meeting, practicing my “Hi, My name is Devine and I’m an alcoholic” speech in the mirror when I had to stop and think…what exactly am I trying to run away from? What feelings am I attempting to suppress? As I mentioned before I’ve struggled with Major Depressive Disorder since middle school, for those who aren’t sure what that is…its usually referred to as “Clinical Depression”. Now like I said I’m not a psychologist yet but if you have felt depressed, lack of interest, change in weight, not being able to sleep, feeling worthless, cant concentrate etc, for a duration of two weeks or longer…period…then uh my guy you may have MDD. It’s bad enough our generation already struggles with the stigma behind mental health issues but we also encounter the glorification of drugs and alcohol. With artists like Future whose telling us every time the perkys calling, or Travis Scott telling us the plethora of drugs we should try, or even Frank Ocean (with the voice of an angel) telling us that novacane numbs the pain…its no wonder we rush to whatever can get our hands on when were feeling down. Now I’m not saying that just because you listen to them (they’re in heavy rotation for me lol) means you have a drug problem, I’m just asking you to analyze the mindstate your in while your participating in these extracurriuar activities, if you wanna take it a step further think about the mindstate they are in when they making the music. Cause come on now, sometimes I listen to Future and just feel sad lmao. Its so many artists crying out for help in their songs its crazy, remember when Wayne came out with “I Feel Like Dying”….just internalize the lyrics? I mean Kid Cudi just recently was brave enough to speak out about his depression. It makes you think why everytime you get sad you want to smoke/drink while listening to these or other artists?

Now lets dig a little deeper into the statistics According to the MHA (Mental Health America) 13.2 % of the U.S population identifies as Black,  (6.8 million)   1/5 will deal with a mental health issue a year 20% are more likely to deal with mental health issues than the rest of the population Black people are more likely than white to have feelings of sadness,hopefulness, worthlessness than white. Black people are more likely than white to die by suicide and attempt suicide than whites (8.3% vs 6.2%) so no it’s not just white people killing themselves… 40% of white are more likely to seek out help…. See a problem? Cause I sure do…

Depression is a term we use loosely but never take the time to fully understand how to A. accept and acknowledge we or someone we know suffers from it and most importantly B. how to take steps in the right direction to feel better…in a positive way that is. Now if your like me the thought of taking medication to feel better is a huge no for me. Tried it. felt like a zombie. stopped it immediately lol. So being diagnosed with depression and not taking the prescribed medicine for it, took me a while to try and figure out what to do so I wasn’t numb all the time…. The first thing I do when I’m finding myself slip into a depressive state is. 1.Write down and set goals. I write out a list of goals I want to accomplish whether they be long term or short and I make semi goals to help me get to that major goal. By visually seeing my goals on a piece of paper it motivates me to complete them so when I cross it out I can see my list getting smaller. 2. Change my environment. I get distracted and caught up SO EASILY. My personality is so addicting if I like something too much I become oblivious to everything around me. So if I���m feeling depressed and all I wanna do is drink, i’m gonna be in an environment where all we do is drink lol. CHANGE your scenery, if your friends are just drinking cause your making them lol  (like my friends sorry guys lol) then do something different. Engage in different activities that’s not the same basic shit, switch it up. You’ll feel better drastically. Shit move across the country lol (sike that’s what I had to do cause man Michigan was draining me lol) 3. Eat healthy, exercise…cause we know all know liquor puts on calories. maybe if you cut back you can fit into that outfit you been eyeing lol. 4. UNPLUG. Our generation has it bad with always being on our phones and not knowing how to just take a break. We keep getting wrapped up in social media (in fear were missing out). Take a personal day, take time away from everyone. It’s okay to isolate yourself. Ask my friends, when I get overwhelmed I act like casper and just disappear lol. I turn my phone off, don’t talk to anyone just take time away from everyone to get myself back focused.

5. TALK TO SOMEONE. IT’S OKAY TO VENT. If you don’t have at least one person you can call when you’re feeling down then you need to evaluate your friends. I ALWAYS make sure my friends know that regardless what they’re going through I am always here, 100% no judgement zone. If you need a friend like that, my line is always open and I mean that. (I just know how it feels to have no one)

These are just a few things I do, that personally helps me with depression, sadness, or whatever label you want to use for your defintion of being upset….find what works best from you…just try and be sober while your doing it (;

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Harold Wilson couldn’t understand what Nicole saw in that chubby bunny. Well, actually, chubby was an understatement. Harold had seen ships with less cargo compared to Richard Watterson.

The rainbow-sporting individual narrowed his eyes, staring across the lunchroom where one of the school’s beauties sat. He remembered the earlier years of middle school when all Nicole wore was her martial arts uniform. As plain and gaudy as it was, he had to admit it had been rather adorable on her. That was Nicole when they were all twelve. Now in high school, he began to notice even more that such a lass was practically a godsend.

And fate was cruel not to bring her into his arms. Instead, fate brought her into the sweaty, fat arms of that momma’s boy Watterson kid. Harold watched in disgust as Nicole offered the rest of her food to that pink rabbit, as if she hardly remembered that he already had ten times the amount of calories she had eaten. Her smile was sincere, her flirty offer to spoon feed him her mashed potatoes made Harold’s colorful body redden with rage.

However, he took the time to admire the beautiful blue cat as well. Hair down and held back by pink clips, and that pretty purple sweater that bared one of her shoulders. Her outfit seemed to match perfectly with his own, a sweater of highly expensive value. Just as Harold felt they could be as well.

Before she met Richard, Nicole Senicourt was an unapproachable beauty. Not to say she was a man-hater or anything, it was just that her interests were 100% focused on success, and appeasing her life-planning parents. Harold heard her folks expected her to marry a man of the medical field in the future. Well, he might as well call them mom and pop if he ever personally met them, because that was going to become Harold’s career.

Yet Nicole still laid her heart for the oaf who obviously wasn’t going to get into college.

No matter how hard he or any guy tried, she friendzoned every single one. Harold hated that term. He hated to be reminded that a popular guy like him could not attract the entire population of women. But he didn’t care for other women at this point. He only desired Nicole. She was intelligent, witty, pretty, and incredibly strong in both body and mind. He recalled that time he thought she was running toward him. He tried to act cool about it, sending her his usual pick-up lines, but deep down he was overjoyed that she would finally date him.

How wrong he had been when Nicole just abruptly ran over his face, hardly even recognizing his presence. What made it more painful was how that had been the day she met Richard. Harold would have gladly taken her out to dinner, yet she was appreciative of a dang nut (he overheard her confess this gesture of Richard to one of the girls at school; probably that Jackie person or whatever). While his family was not as wealthy as the Yoshidas, Harold knew he could give anything Nicole desired.    

And that woman chose the guy whom she was willing to shovel mashed potatoes into.

Harold fought every urge to walk over there and use another one of his successful pick-up lines on Nicole. Well, not the “Have you lose weight? Your head looks bigger.” one. His face was still healing from those recent slaps…

He tried not to puke his lunch as Nicole wiped Richard’s potato-covered face. Dear God, he ate like a wild animal! A wild, ugly animal! How could such a beauty like Nicole think that was cute?

“Hey, man!” He turned to see one of his bandmates greet him. “Don’t forget the party this Friday at my  house! All the best girls are going to attend!”

Harold said nothing, glancing back toward the blue cat whose fingers linked lovingly with Richard’s.

“All the best girls, huh?” the rainbow-colored man asked, a satisfied look on his face. ______________________________________________________________________

The party was actually nice for a middle class neighborhood. After Harold parked his expensive ride across the street, he witnessed the front yard overwhelmed by practically everyone from school. Beats erupted from one of the music students who wanted to have a career as a DJ, and the tables of food actually looked appealing. What made it even better was that his bandmate had been right: all the best girls were present. And they were all dressing super nicely.

Harold offered his most suave smile, hands in the pockets of his designer jeans as he strolled toward the event. He high-fived a few buddies on one side, winked and clicked his tongue to some girls on the other. These were the kind of girls easily charmed by him, and Harold could have flirted with them already, but his focus was only on one girl.

As he entered the open door of the house, there was hardly room to roam around. Balloons were rather a cheap attempt at a bash, but they made the entire living space look more lively. He could hear bottles of soda fizz open, and the loud crunches of chips being devoured. Guys and girls raised their voices high out of excitement and thrill, especially on the dance floor while the music increased volume. Harold gave the usual flip of his long, colorful hair.

However, his mouth slowly fell open when he saw Nicole. She stood in a corner, away from the craziness of everything, merely hovering right next to one of the buffet tables. The blue cat wore a yellow summer dress, a white jacket hugging her frame. The clips were gone, allowing her hair to fall to one side of her face. But Harold certainly wasn’t complaining.

She appeared rather unsure of herself, as if she couldn’t understand typical high school parties. She wasn’t with any of the girls at the moment. The best part was that Richard was nowhere to be seen.

Harold’s heart gave a hopeful thump, as if fate was finally going to grant him the beauty he vied for since 7th grade. It could be like the movies. Girl meets guy at party, they talk and dance; and when the party is near its end, guy offers girl to take her home. And then stuff deemed too inappropriate for something rated PG-13 would probably ensue. Harold tried not to think about it, although his drool betrayed him. 

~

Nicole plucked another chip from the saucer and engulfed it. The party was nice, and all her classmates and friends were present. She only wished Richard could be here. He said he was coming, and probably was just running late due to his protective mother. She hardly noticed a flirtatious rainbow-ed lad sidle right next to her, his eyes trying to meet her own.

“Hey, girl, no need to get lonely,” he expressed with his usual charm. “I’m already here.”

When their eyes met, the fantasy of teenage love vanished as she merely scowled at him.

“Okay, what do you want?” Nicole asked begrudgingly.

She stiffened a bit when Harold’s arm laid on the wall behind her. The blue cat could have given him a black eye already for invading the space between them. She could practically smell mints off his breath, not that it was a bad thing. But just like in middle school, she knew what he was up to.

“So where’s your lard-eating boyfriend tonight?” he teased. “Bet he must have dumped you for an all-you-can-eat spree at Joyful Burger, am I right?”

Nicole’s expression hardened and merely pushed him back. He grunted for a moment, but was not perturbed by this. However, that was the first time they made any physical contact since the day she ran over his face.  

“Richard’s just late,” Nicole insisted. “He did say he would meet me here,” she added, glancing worriedly at her surroundings.

Harold still leaned toward her. “You know, if he doesn’t come, which I’m pretty sure he won’t, perhaps I could be of some assistance.”

She huffed at him. “As if that’ll lead anywhere for us!”

With that she turned on her heel, stomping away from him. Harold went after her, merging into the crowd just as she had and trying to find the blue-furred beauty. He squeezed and pushed past other students, refusing to lose Nicole again. Finally, he spotted her exiting out the back door of the house, leading to the other yard.

Once Harold reached it, he found that the back yard was empty of people. He found Nicole leaning against a nearby tree, her eyes to the moon as she hugged herself from the mild breeze of the evening. She looked so majestic and graceful, all she needed now was a Prince Charming around her arm to make the image complete.

“Nicole,” Harold said, dropping his flirty demeanor as he approached her. She didn’t budge, but still gave him a dirty glare. “You know, I really had hoped you’d come to this party. Because, girl, all I wanted to do was see you, a beauty I’ve known since we were twelve. Doesn’t that tell you anything?”

The blue cat scoffed. “Oh, believe me, it tells me everything. And if you think you can just sweep me off my feet like the immature amateur you are, I bet your mother couldn’t look at you without feeling disappointed!”

“Hey, keep my mother out of this!” Harold whined. “At least my mother doesn’t go planning my entire future of probably taking over the world or something!”

Nicole frowned. “Touche.” She then looked away from him. “What are you even doing here, Harold? Don’t you have some airheads to blow?”

“Okay, first off, no,” Harold retorted. “Second, I want a girl who can be real smart with me.” He offered a genuine smile toward the female cat, extending an eager hand toward her. “A real smart beauty who knows how to entice me with sharp words I probably wouldn’t understand but pretend to anyway.”

Nicole merely scoffed again, rolling her eyes. “You can be a Casanova all you want, but it’s never going to work!”

Harold felt a burning rage inside. “Don’t tell me you still think highly of that inflated piece of bubblegum! Even more than me!”

“What girl could ever think highly of you?” Nicole shot back.

“Tons of women!” he argued, throwing his arms up. “Practically millions! They adore me, worship the ground I walk on!”

“Feels more like those women are willing date anyone who’ll hopefully marry them with a large bank account in the future,” Nicole said with disinterest.

The rainbow teen inhaled before breathing out slowly, certain steam could escape his nostrils. Nicole was super witty tonight, and he found that absolutely hot no matter how much it aggravated him.

“Well, I don’t care about those women!” Harold insisted. “It’s you I want! Criminy, Nicole, I love you!”

This time she lifted up from the tree, and leaned toward him. However, instead of anything passionate Harold hoped for out of all this, she merely gave him the deadliest stare any girl could give him.

“Love, Harold?” she repeated. “You really think this could be love?”

“I’d give you the whole world if I could!” he promised desperately. “Well, probably at least Arkansas...” Harold thought, pondering the possibility.

“That’s what you’ll say first,” Nicole pointed out. “But later on down the road of life you’ll become a despicable person whose taken everything he’s loved for granted.”

“What?” he exclaimed in distraught. “You’re crazy!”

“Am I?” she challenge. “I bet in the future after we marry and have kids, you’ll just toss me aside for a younger woman after you think you’ve gotten a billion dollars when in reality it’s actually a forged check that was played as a prank to get back at you as vengeance because everyone knows you’re a jerk!”  

Harold blinked. “What?”

Nicole exhaled, rubbing the side of her forehead. “Look, Harold, as much as I want to appreciate your ‘feelings’ for me, I’m with Richard.”

“Oh, come on!” he shouted, unable to control his jealousy. “What does he have that I don’t? At least I still have my father!”

The blue cat wanted to scratch his face for saying that. After they met, Richard confessed to Nicole how his dad just disappeared one night to get milk. He admitted he was still waiting for him and that milk to come home, even though it’s been almost a year since that night. Nicole did everything she could to comfort him, even though Richard assured her that he and his mom had already picked themselves up afterward.

“True, he may not have his father around right now,” she admitted. “But he does have everything that I’ve always wanted in a man.”

“I have everything and more than what he has!” Harold cried.

“You can tell yourself that for as long as you want,” Nicole told him, her voice suspiciously calm. “Even long after you marry someone who’s probably going to chain you like a dog to discipline that thing you call your pride. You may have a lot of things that would make most woman want you immediately.”

Harold just looked at her.

“But I’m not most women,” she said, her expression hardening. “And all the things you have don’t measure up to what makes a good person.”

He could feel the color drain from his face. Literally because some of the color just dripped down his legs unto the grass. It was a cloud thing.

“Those kind of qualities that I want in a man,” she said briskly, “I see in Richard, oh, so much.”

The wind seemed to get colder as he just gawked at her. His mind jumbled from quick pick-up lines to last-minute reasons why he think Nicole was wrong about him. But nothing came out, his voice empty as his heart. They just stood there, facing one another. The beautiful cat’s arms folded, her blue locks slowly flying across her forehead due to the weather.

“Nicole!”

Both turned just in time to see Richard standing in the doorway. Harold glance back at the blue cat, and his heart could not descend any further as he saw her face. Her expression of hatred had converted to one of sincere adoration the moment she saw Richard. Never would she ever give a smile like that to Harold no matter how much he tried.

“Richard!” she exclaimed happily. “I was wondering where you were!”

“Sorry...” the pink bunny said shyly, playing with his fingers. “My mom had to make sure I was well-instructed about emergency in case something happened tonight. Like last week at Joyful Burger’s all-you-can-eat spree. Oh, hey, Harold!” he greeted with a friendly wave.

Harold said nothing, and Richard hardly noticed the expression of wanting to die on the rainbow guy’s face.  

“And let’s be clear on something else, Harold,” Nicole said quietly to him. “You may think of me as just some beauty. But mess with me or Richard, and you’ll be dealing with the beast.”

With that, she walked over to Richard. Harold could only stand there and watch as some other guy engulfed her in his arms. He could not look away as they shared a kiss, and he was pretty sure she was using some tongue just to make it more obvious she and Harold would never be.

They returned to the party, Richard unwittingly closing the door on Harold. The heartbroken teen stood there for what could have been hours, still grasping what could have been if Nicole had just stopped running and met him instead. 

  Something I thought of after watching “The Choices”.

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The One With Fervor || Seblaine

Date: March 4th, 2017

Locations: Westerville, Ohio. The Smythe Residence.

Who: Blaine Anderson & Sebastian Smythe

Notes: Blaine and Sebastian prepare for Sloane’s birthday party together but have difficulties finding a moment alone to express their thoughts and feelings. It isn’t until the party is in full swing that they finally say what’s on their mind.

fer·vor /ˈfər-vər/ adjective

1. intense and passionate feeling. “to speak with great fervor.” synonyms: passion, ardor, intensity, zeal, vehemence, emotion, warmth, earnestness, avidity, eagerness, keenness, enthusiasm, excitement, animation, vigor, energy, fire, spirit, zest, fervency "even the smallest of tasks he tackled with fervor" 2. intense heat.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine slept soundly next to Sebastian the entire night, not even waking up once. He felt happy when he woke up the next morning next to the taller man and in Westerville, excited for the day ahead. Sebastian was still asleep when Blaine sat up in the bed; he looked down at the man sleeping peacefully next to him, smiling at him. Their moment from the night before replayed in his mind, thinking of the kiss they shared and how it felt different from any other kiss they’d shared before-- like something between them started to erupt slowly. Blaine could still feel the tension that was still left over, his heart skipping a beat just thinking of the feeling of Sebastian’s lips against his own. He was hoping that it wasn’t only the nostalgia of being back in Westerville and in Sebastian’s house with his family that was making him see things clearer, hoping it was only giving him that push he needed to move on from Kurt officially and tell Sebastian how he was truly feeling.

After leaning over to press a kiss to Sebastian’s temple, Blaine got up out of bed and got ready for the day. A million thoughts swirled through his mind as he got dressed, and it was after fixing his hair, when he was finishing up brushing his teeth that he made his decision. He was going to tell Sebastian how he felt and give the all-clear the moment he woke up. His plan was foiled, however, when he came out of the bathroom and Mr. Smythe was coming down the hallway. The older Smythe smiled brightly at Blaine, greeting him warmly. Blaine hugged him carefully and offered to escort him downstairs for some breakfast or coffee, stopping on the way down to get the small gift he’d brought for the man. He spent a little while in the parlor with the older man, catching up with him and sharing a couple of laughs before Sloane joined them, pulling Blaine away to help her with some party plans. He decided it best to wait and tell Sebastian later at the right moment when they could actually have time to talk, considering it seemed he would be preoccupied by the youngest Smythe for most of the day.

Blaine finished helping Sloane tie up the loose ends of some plans she had for the party later that night then she asked him to help her pick out her outfit for her big birthday bash. As he lay there across her bed, watching her try on the few new dresses she had bought to show him, Blaine chuckled to himself as she was trying her best to pry into his mind for what exactly was going on between him and Sebastian. “C’mon, B. I promise I won’t tell him you told me anything. I just wanna know what’s going on with you and my brother.” He couldn’t help himself, she was a Smythe and it was obviously just in his DNA to trust that family with all of his heart so that’s why he barely hesitated before telling her about the kiss the night before and how it made him feel and his plans to tell Sebastian, causing her to squeal with joy. Sloane expressed her happiness about the news, excited for them. “I am just glad it’s finally happening. You know you have always been considered a part of this family, Blaine. And you know my brother is just head over heels for you-- even when I was eleven I could see that.” She smiled brightly at him.

Blaine felt like he could cry when she said those words to him, feeling a happy warm bubbling up in his chest and spreading through his entire body. “Thank you, Sloane. That...that means so much to me.” The girl patted him on the shoulder before kissing the top of his head. “No need to thank me, Anderson. He’s just common sense.” She crinkled her nose at him. “Now c’mon, I need to pick the perfect dress for tonight.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Unlike Blaine, Sebastian slept in and awoke with no one in bed beside him. Frowning, Sebastian used his super-speed to get dressed in the bedroom and freshen up in the bathroom in a matter of seconds. Poking his head out, he could faintly hear Blaine’s and Sloane’s voices coming from down the hall and figured the two were spending time together. Since Sebastian hadn’t eaten since before the flight the evening before, he was feeling especially voracious-- light-headed, even. His super-speed demanded he consume massive amounts of food to keep his energy and glucose levels adequate. Though his first instincts were to eavesdrop on Blaine and Sloane’s conversation through the door, he knew he needed to eat equivalent to about a horse in calories without raising suspicions. Leaving the house undetected would be no issue thanks to his speed.

Once his issue was taken care of, Sebastian sneaked his way into the house and walked up the steps and down the hall to his sister’s bedroom. “Knock knock,” he announced as he entered through the open doorway, seeing Blaine sitting on the bed. “Hey, you.” He greeted, joining his friend on the bed. Sebastian placed a hand on Blaine’s knee, giving him a meaningful smile. “I missed you this morning.”

Before Blaine had the chance to respond, Sloane came bounding out of her walk-in closet, sporting a pink dress. She stopped in her tracks when she realized what she’d interrupted. “Oh, um, sorry,” she covered her mouth with her hands like she was trying to hide a smile before Sebastian stood up to insist there was nothing to interrupt. “Hey, no, it’s fine,” he chuckled, aware that he probably looked a little flustered. There was obviously still something between he and Blaine that hadn’t been addressed yet. He pointed at Blaine, shooting him one of his signature smirks. “I’ll meet you downstairs for breakfast? I’ll whip something up for everyone.”

Sebastian proceeded to rummage through the kitchen, he and his mom both cooking up a hearty breakfast for five. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with strawberries, and toast along with biscuits filled the Smythe dining table. Soon everyone gathered for breakfast, Sebastian’s father sitting at the head of the table with the ladies on one side and the boys on the other. All throughout the meal, while Mr. Smythe boasted about his daughter’s accomplishments all before turning eighteen, Sebastian and Blaine exchanged glances with one another. It seemed so far that they hadn’t had the chance to themselves-- to enjoy a little privacy. Sebastian noticed that it seemed Sloane kept giving Blaine certain looks as well, though he couldn’t quite figure out the reason.

“You know, Sloane is thinking of moving somewhere closer to you,” Mrs. Smythe mentioned to her son and Blaine. He’d only been half-listening to the conversation so his mother reiterated the fact: “She was accepted into both Harvard and Yale, but I think right now we’re more interested in Yale. Sloane is going into law, just like her father.” She stated the fact proudly, giving her daughter a genuine smile. “I think it would be nice if you kids were able to spend time together without you having to come all the way back to Ohio.”

Sebastian supposed he could understand that thought process though he honestly had no problem with coming to see his family, flying anxiety aside. “Y-yeah, you could totally come up to see me in New York and we could show you around. Blaine knows all the great places to eat.” In the back of Sebastian’s mind, he had a niggling feeling like his mother had an ulterior motive to the two siblings spending time together without their parents… Though he knew it wasn’t the moment nor the day to bring up his somewhat unusual concerns.

The following afternoon was busy as Mrs. Smythe began making assorted dishes for the guests who would arrive later that evening, leaving Sebastian and Blaine to help with that as well as helping with decorating the house. Sloane was relatively popular in her class and many people were expected to arrive. Every family member chipped in to make sure it would be the best eighteenth birthday for the youngest Smythe.

“Do you remember my eighteenth birthday?” Sebastian asked Blaine as the two of them hung streamers in the parlor. Mr. Smythe was sitting at his usual spot in his lounge chair, though he was focused on whatever show was playing on the television. “It was the last one we had together before you left for New York. We had it Halloween-themed; I remember specifically requesting a Halloween party because costume parties are your favorite.” The memory made Sebastian laugh fondly. All of his memories that involved Blaine were typically good memories that he cherished.

Blaine Anderson:

"I think you should try on the pink one next, I think it's going to be the one." Blaine called as he rolled over on his back to stretch. He lifted his head when he heard the door open, his face lighting up when he saw Sebastian coming through the door. "Well good morning, sunshine." He said as he sat up, smiling sweetly at the taller as he sat next to him on the bed. Blaine's heartbeat got a little quicker when he felt Sebastian's hand on his knee, making eye contact with him he sighed softly with a smile. "I'm sorry, I tried to wait for you but you were sleeping so good I couldn't bother you." Blaine placed his hand on Sebastian's, rubbing it slowly. He bit his lip gently, feeling that tension building again as it made the air thicker. He glanced down to hide his grin. "I was-" He stopped when Sloane came walking out of her closet.

Blaine shook his head gently, clearing his throat. "Yeah, no, you-you're good." He gave her a warning look when she covered her mouth before looking up at Sebastian. "Y-yeah I'll be down in just a minute." When the older Smythe was out of the room, Blaine took a breath, chuckling softly. "God."

Sloane giggled, placing her hands on her cheeks. "Oh, you guys are so dumb. It's so adorable."

Blaine finally helped Sloane choose a dress for that night, the pink one winning by a mile. Once he was finished he made his way downstairs to meet Sebastian for breakfast, greeting his parents with another hug and his usual politeness. Blaine listened to everything the family had to say about Sloane, genuinely impressed by how accomplished she was already at such a young age. He was also excited to hear that she would be living closer to New York and they could see her more often. "That's wonderful, Sloane." He said, delighted, shaking his head. "I am very proud of you and you know, of course, you are always welcome at our place." Blaine glanced at Sebastian, slipping his hand in the taller's under the table, smiling. "I know how much Sebastian loves you and misses you." He said as he turned his attention back to Sloane. "I can also show you the best train to take between us and New Haven.”

He piped in when he could between bites of food and exchanging glances with both of the Smythe siblings. Blaine was beginning to feel anxious for his forthcoming conversation with Sebastian, trying to enjoy the morning with the family but also wishing that the day would go faster so they could just talk. Blaine felt a little silly considering the whole reason they came to Westerville was to celebrate Sloane’s birthday but being there all wrapped up in the memories and his feelings were making him impatient.

Blaine got more and more eager as the day progressed, not really leaving Sebastian's side. His stomach fluttered anytime they would exchange glances or touch- which was often. Every time their hands brushed as they hung the balloons and streamers the tension between them would thicken. The shorter couldn't help but grin when Sebastian brought up his eighteenth birthday party, Sloane having taken a moment to go check on Samantha to help her with the food. "Mm, yes, I remember that party vividly." Blaine chuckled as he looked fondly at Sebastian, the memory igniting a flame deep in his stomach. "That was the night when you kissed me for the first time."

Blaine replayed the memory in his head, remembering how the two had snuck away from the party to talk in Sebastian's room, the feelings similar to the ones he was feeling again, the air thick with tension and yet they were still so comfortable together. They were deep in conversation when Blaine asked Sebastian to kiss him. It was the first time he'd given into his feelings for Sebastian and it was something he would never regret. He remembered their first kiss like it just happened-- Blaine felt things when their lips touched for the first time that he had never experienced with anyone else before.

"I remember that I came dressed as Kitten Boy." Blaine laughed softly. "That silly superhero costume I made for myself in high school." Another giggle escaped him as he pictured the scene. "We made out on your bed in costume-- I'm sure that would've been silly to see." Blaine stopped for a moment, looking at Sebastian as he came out of his little flashback, smiling at him with a soft sigh. “You know, Seb, I’ve been thinking…” His hands trembled ever so slightly as he stepped closer, reaching for Sebastian’s hand, he decided to take advantage of the short moment they had been left alone. “I-” And as the universe would have it, Sloane barged right in on the moment.

“Oh! Boys, this looks so great!” She came in, spinning around to look at the whole room taking in how wonderful the decorations were looking. She stopped in her tracks when she looked at the two, down at their hands. “Shit,” The younger Smythe cursed, chuckling. “I’m sorry guys, I did it again.” Sloane giggled softly. “I was just...I came to see if Blaine wanted to help me and mom with my hair.”

Blaine dropped his head, shaking it gently as he chuckled. “Y-yeah.” He gave up on the moment as it had been burst. “I’m coming.” He looked up at the taller man and brought his hand to his lips, kissing it gently. “I suppose I will just see you at the party tonight.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian chuckled at the memory; the days where he and Blaine were happy together for those few short months seemed to pass by in slow motion at the time, only to be remembered as a distant memory now. Back then, Kurt wasn’t in the picture because he and Blaine had broken up-- Apparently the distance between them was too much to handle. The news had rekindled his and Blaine’s relationship, turning their friendship into something a little more. The kiss they shared that night was the first of many and was what Sebastian had based all of his hope on that he and Blaine actually had a chance.

“Kitten Boy,” Sebastian parroted, fondly remembering the costume well. Blaine had looked so cute that night-- absolutely irresistible. “I hope you still have that outfit.” His eyes followed as Blaine stepped closer and reached out to take his hand, about to extend his hand when Sloane had the best fucking timing yet again. When his sister had stepped into the room, Sebastian cursed under his breath and shot her a dirty look. Shrugging and unable to really dispute Sloane’s offer for Blaine to help out with Sloane’s hair, he reluctantly agreed to see Blaine at the party. “S-sure, I’ll finish up out here and see you at the party.” Sebastian finished up decorating the parlor, letting out a heavy sigh.

“Sloane’s not the only one with terrible timing; did you know you were born on a night I was going to take your mother out for a romantic dinner… I had a night of dancing and live music with dinner planned and, heh-- Just terrible, terrible timing,” Mr. Smythe chuckled through a cough. “You know what I ended up doing? I brought your mother’s favorite CD to the hospital and we danced with you in the hospital room.”

The story made Sebastian smile as he approached his father and sat across from him. “I never pegged you as the romantic type, Dad. You were always so serious when I was a kid.”

Mr. Smythe nodded with a wheezy laugh, “I have my moments, son. I can be very romantic at times. And so you know, it’s genetic.” He made a nudging gesture and winked at Sebastian, “You and that boy back home here again? Don’t let this opportunity go to waste.”

With his father’s words of wisdom in his mind, Sebastian was determined to get his moment with Blaine. He continued helping around the house and even volunteered to pick up the cake when the time came. As the day grew later, guests began to fill the house and the party was soon underway. Teenagers danced as music flowed through the house and many mingled with Sloane, wishing her a happy birthday.

“This party blows-- There’s not even any alcohol,” Sebastian whispered to Blaine, joking with him as they stood somewhat along the sidelines and watched as the party progressed.  

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine took Sloane’s hand and let her pull him away and up the stairs, sighing heavily. “Sloane, sweetie, you know I love you as if you were my own sister but you have the worst timing.” He chuckled, following her into her bedroom to help her get ready, helping her curl her blonde hair and then zipping up her dress once she was all ready. He gave her a once over before nodding, she looked gorgeous in the pink dress that sparkled and hit her right at the knee. “You look like a princess.” Blaine told her before kissing her cheek. “Now you have to help me out.” Sloane then helped him pick out the best outfit to look the most handsome that night, letting her know that he was going to tell Sebastian how he felt and ask him to officially be his boyfriend that night. They both took a moment to squeal and jump up and down before she helped him get dressed, advising him to use a normal person’s amount of gel and not how she remembered him wearing it in high school.

Later that night the party was officially underway and all of the teenagers filled the room, dancing to the loud music booming out of the speakers. As Blaine watched the teens dancing, it brought him back to when he and Sebastian were that age and made him think of the taller’s eighteenth birthday party. It looked almost the same just with different decorations and less Warblers. He chuckled when Sebastian whispered to him, leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed loosely. “We could always spike our own punch- if I remember correctly, your father has quite the liquor cabinet.” Blaine joked right back, looking at the taller. He looked Sebastian up and down slowly, appreciating how nice he looked, it made his heart skip a beat.

“C’mon, let’s make it less boring.” He said, setting his drink down on the nearest surface, turning his back to the crowd to grab both of Sebastian’s hands, pulling him closer to the sea of dancing teens. “Dance with me.” Blaine found the medium rhythm of the music with his body and he began to dance. “When’s the last time we danced together, hm?” The shorter asked, pulling Sebastian closer to him by his shirt. “Also, you look extremely handsome tonight. Like, you are always handsome but tonight you look exceptionally good.” His voice was low just for him to hear over the music.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian followed suit with Blaine, setting his own drink down before the two made their way where everyone else was dancing. “Spiking our punch with a little somethin’-somethin’ sounds like it’ll definitely liven this party up a bit. In the meantime, however…” He placed a hand on Blaine’s waist, moving his hips to the music. Dancing among the crowd of teenagers definitely made Sebastian feel like he was back in high school and courting Blaine to rejoin the Warblers and date him. Maybe all that flirting had paid off in the end considering where the two were now. “I want to dance all my dances with you, B,” Sebastian murmured back, enjoying their close proximity. “I don’t think we’ve danced like this since back at my party… We were the hottest piece of Warbler gossip then.” Sebastian chuckled low in his voice, enjoying the shorter man’s moves. Of the two, Sebastian always considered Blaine the better dancer.

As they continued to dance, they somehow stepped closer together, their bodies all but pressed up against one another. They locked eyes with one another and Sebastian could feel that same tension he’d felt earlier that day. Words that weighed heavily on both their minds, impatiently waiting to be spoken. “Hey,” Sebastian spoke up, some of the tension between them lifting but only slightly. “Do you wanna get outta here?” They both knew that his parents had situated themselves in the smaller family room where they could enjoy slight peace and quiet, and Sloane was most likely off somewhere else entertaining her guests.

Sebastian took Blaine’s hand and swiped a bottle of Bacardi from his father’s liquor cabinet before sneaking off upstairs to his bedroom. They managed to make it inside and Sebastian locked the door behind him. He opened the bottle of rum and took a generous swig, the liquid burning as it traveled down into the bottom of his stomach. “Want some?” He asked, offering the bottle to Blaine. He hoped that a little liquid courage might coerce the words out of them.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine’s insides fluttered and he fell a little harder for Sebastian when he used that cheesy line on him, agreeing with the sentiment wholeheartedly. He wrapped his arms tight around Sebastian’s neck to dance even closer to him, the tension between them causing his cheeks to warm as if he’d taken a shot of alcohol already. Blaine’s eyes never left Sebastian’s and when the taller suggested they get out of there all he could do was bite his lip and nod gently. Blaine laced their fingers together when Sebastian took his hand and he held it tightly, allowing the other to lead him through the house. He grinned to himself as Sebastian grabbed the bottle of rum and they made their way upstairs.

Blaine’s heart beat hard against his chest once they were alone in Sebastian’s bedroom, his palms starting to sweat ever so lightly. This was it, they were alone for the night and this would be his chance. He kicked off his shoes and undid his bowtie, letting it lay untied on around his neck as he kneeled onto the bed, maneuvering to sit with his legs crossed underneath him. “Yes, please.” He nodded, reaching for the bottle, taking a big gulp or two. “Mm, I’m having a really good time with you, y’know.” He offered, smiling at his best friend. “It’s so crazy being back here… back in this house… in your room.” Blaine shook his head, glancing down for a brief moment before looking back at Sebastian. “Feels like that night of your birthday party.”

Blaine patted the bed in front of him for Sebastian to come sit with him. “C’mere.” His voice was soft and his insides felt as if they were melting so he took another drink of the rum, drinking just enough to attempt to calm his frazzled nerves, not enough to get drunk because he didn’t want anything getting in the way of what he wanted to tell Sebastian. “I’ve been thinking a lot today...especially since you brought up your party. I was thinking about it and that night.” He smiled, shaking his head. “I’m...I’m really happy to be here with you again.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian undid the first few buttons on his shirt, allowing him to feel more at ease before he toed off his own shoes and moved toward the bed. He sat down across from Blaine, making himself comfortable before he took back the bottle for another swig. It didn’t seem the alcohol was having any effect on him yet but he hoped it would at least help him relax further. It felt freeing to be alone in his room with Blaine, just talking and being together.

He smiled at Blaine’s sentiments, knowing that being back in Westerville-- in his childhood home-- that there were definitely memories and feelings that came rushing back for the both of them. “It really was an unforgettable night-- one of my favorites, really.” Sebastian admitted honestly, placing the alcohol on the nightstand. “I’m really happy that you’re here with me, too. I have a feeling that before this night is over, it’ll be one of my new favorites.”

Sebastian leaned forward and brought his hand up to cup at Blaine’s face. “You mean everything to me.” His voice was just above a whisper, as if the words he was speaking were meant for Blaine’s ears only and he was afraid anyone else might overhear him. The music from downstairs could be heard faintly through the bedroom door, not nearly loud enough to obstruct their conversation. “I’d do anything and everything to make you happy.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine’s eyes fluttered when Sebastian cupped his cheek, leaning into the taller’s touch as he let out a soft breath. The words that rolled off his tongue made the butterflies in his stomach multiply, he could feel the emotion building up inside of him, pushing his heart up into his throat. “You mean everything to me, too.” He whispered, looking Sebastian right in the eyes, his own eyes slightly glossy. “I am happy. Because of you.” The tension that had been following them all day making it’s presence known, thickening the longer they sat there. “Sebastian, I...I have really been wanting to talk to you and it seemed that every time I tried to today, your sister took my moment.” He chuckled softly, biting his lip as he glanced down, letting his fingertips graze over Sebastian’s forearm down to his hand. “I meant what I said last night, you know.” He began, knowing there was no turning back from this moment.

Blaine’s honey eyes wandered up to lock with Sebastian’s and he shook his head. “Sebastian, I love you.” He repeated his words from the night before, they fell heavily off his tongue. They held more meaning this time than they ever had before. “I regret everything that I have done that kept me away from this, away from you.” He felt intensely as he spoke, allowing himself to feel the emotion he’d been trying to suppress since they met was overwhelming. It almost made him dizzy. “I should have never left you in high school and I should have never gotten back with Kurt; that was the worst mistake I have ever made and I am so, so, thankful that I have gotten this second chance with you.”

Blaine sniffled softly, the feelings getting to him a little. “I’m thankful that you are giving me this second chance to make everything right again. I still want to apologize to you for putting you through everything that I did. You deserved-- deserve-- so much better than that. Better than me.” He spoke intensely as he confessed all of those thoughts to Sebastian, conveying just through his body language and tone that he meant every word with all of his heart. “You...you are the most wonderful man I have ever known, Seb.” By that moment Blaine had managed to take both of the taller’s hands to hold them in his own.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian remained quiet as he listened to his dear friend speak, chuckling only when the comment about his ill-timing sister was made. It was obvious that Blaine was genuinely speaking from the heart-- pouring out his soul to Sebastian. A slight frown faltered Sebastian’s soft smile when he noticed Blaine’s eyes gloss over, wet with tears wanting to spill over. Before he could make a move to reach out to him, Blaine had already taken his hands into his own. He felt Blaine’s words reverberate through his entire body. They’d both said “I love you’s” to each other countless amounts of times since they were mere teenagers and Sebastian always understood the boundaries then; he knew then that those words didn’t mean what he wanted them to mean for all those years. Tonight, however, he knew that Blaine meant them differently. He knew that Blaine was very purposefully trying to communicate the depth and intensity of his feelings for him. Sebastian could feel it pulsating in and around him.

“I love you too,” he replied to Blaine, unsure if those words would ever be enough to describe the adoration and yearning he had for the other man. “I’ve always loved you.” He could sense the deep regret within Blaine for the mistakes of the past but Sebastian wouldn’t ever hold it against him or make him feel bad. Maybe Sebastian might’ve done that with someone else, but not with Blaine.

Blaine was special. Blaine would always be special to him.

Sebastian brought Blaine’s hand to meet his lips, kissing it softly and lingering for a moment. “B, I’ll always give you a second chance-- a third and fourth chance, even. Maybe that’s stupid or reckless, but I’d risk losing you again and again if it meant I could be with you, even if it’s just for a little while. It’s the least I could do after what you did for me.” Sebastian swallowed a lump in his throat, his hands trembling just a bit in Blaine’s. Now he was the one to feel the buildup of the day’s tension bubbling up and spilling over all at once. He laughed wetly, amused that he ever really showed any type of real emotion only when he was with Blaine. He was the only one who could pierce right through every wall he ever built up. “Y-you don’t have to say such nice things to me or act like I did this big, heroic thing by accepting you after everything between you and Kurt happened. I mean, you thought that Kurt was your soulmate.” He tried his best to communicate his understanding and that there were never any negative feelings about anything that happened back then, but he still couldn’t help but to look away. In reality, Blaine leaving all those years ago had been a big blow to Sebastian; it had left him an emptier kind of man for sometime before he could pick himself up and move on. “... I wasn’t going to keep you from being happy even if it meant I couldn’t have you.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine was thankful for the few chugs he'd had of the alcohol because if not for that he might've spun out and tripped all over his words but instead he was saying the things he wanted to say loud and clear and he was positive he was getting his message across. He smiled sweetly at the taller when he told him that he'd always loved him, the words he'd always known of still causing him to melt. Blaine was also thankful that he was definitely one of the ones - if not the only one - who could pass right through Sebastian's walls and get through to him.

Blaine felt guilty that Sebastian gave him any credit for doing anything for him after all he'd put him through, knowing how Seb felt for him, teasing him with hope of a relationship and then just leaving him alone. He'd been terrible to Sebastian and he didn't deserve that second or third or fourth chance. He watched as Sebastian kissed his hand, the kiss sparking a flame underneath his skin. He shook his head. "I know I don't deserve another chance, I know that. And that's why I'm promising you right now that I will do everything within my power to make sure you never get hurt again." Blaine promised him, Sebastian unknowing that Blaine meant emotionally and physically, seeing as Nightbird would always be there to protect Sebastian from getting hurt.

"No," Blaine shook his head again, moving to sit on his knees so he could be closer to Sebastian, holding his hands. "I do have to say these things to you because that's just it. I thought Kurt was my soulmate but he is not. He is so far from it and I should have realized it then but I was so dumb." He took Sebastian's face in his hands. "I should have seen it because you were the one who was there for me, you are the one who has always been right there when I called for you, you are the one who always knows just what to do or say to make me feel good about myself. You are the one. You are my soulmate, Sebastian, and I know that now." Blaine's eyes were locked with Sebastian's as he spoke, urgent and sincere.

His voice softened as he looked at the other, he could feel the words bubbling up in his chest, the words he had never said to Sebastian before even though he knew he felt them deep down. He had never felt as if he were allowed to feel them so he suppressed them and moved on with Kurt. But in that moment he felt them and he knew he was going to say them and he knew the gravity of it. “Seb,” Blaine whispered, brushing his thumbs over the other’s cheeks. “I’m in love with you.” When the words jumped from his tongue he felt free. More free than he had ever felt. Blaine pulled Sebastian’s face closer to his to close the space between them, crashing their lips together, kissing him in such a way that he never had before- letting all of his feelings pour out of him into the kiss.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian couldn’t look away from Blaine as the words echoed through his head. He wouldn’t look away. He felt like the entire world had stopped revolving and only he and Blaine existed in this point of time, staring into each other’s eyes as Blaine declared that they were soulmates. Sebastian felt claimed; he felt that Blaine was accepting him wholeheartedly and completely into his life-- wiping away any and all doubt in Sebastian’s mind that what they had wasn’t real. Having Blaine’s hand on him made him feel grounded; it was as if Blaine were his anchor and he had a purpose for existing. Blaine was his reason for being here.

When Blaine admitted that he was in love with him, Sebastian felt something catch in his throat and it was as if something inside of him had been unlocked. They were words he had been dying to hear-- words that Sebastian only dreamed and imagined the Blaine Anderson would ever utter to him and here he was, sitting right in front of him and openly admitting it. Before Sebastian could collect his thoughts or admit that he, too, was very much in love with Blaine, they were suddenly kissing and that was all Sebastian needed.

He kissed Blaine back with fervor, all the resistance he had put up for himself melted away in but an instant. His hands wrapped around the smaller man’s waist as they maneuvered closer to each other on the bed with their bodies pressed together. He had longed for Blaine to kiss him like this-- to want him like this. It was something in which Sebastian had waited years. He pulled away breathlessly, his eyes glossed over from sheer happiness as he looked at Blaine’s flushed face with an overjoyed laugh. “God, Blaine, I’m so fucking in love with you,” he declared, the words ringing clearer and truer than ever, since it first became just a thought within Sebastian’s subconscious.

Sebastian leaned in for another kiss, hungry for more from the man-- for his soulmate. His lips parted slightly, deepening the kiss as he led the man to lay down on the bed, his hand holding the small of his back for support as their legs tangled together. Sebastian could feel his heart beating against his chest, quicker than its usual speed-- even for a speedster. He continued to kiss Blaine as they laid in bed together, flashes of memories when they were in high school fading into the forefront of his mind. Just like that night, he had always wanted Blaine. His hand found its way to stroke up and down Blaine’s side, relishing in how the man’s body felt so much like home. “Bl-Blaine… I want you so bad,” Sebastian murmured as he kissed Blaine’s neck, sucking little marks into his hot flesh.

Blaine Anderson:

The shorter whined against Sebastian’s lips after he reciprocated Blaine’s feelings and leaned in for another kiss, moving with him so he could lay back on the bed. His heart was beating so hard he feared it could burst out of his chest at any moment, a fire spreading through his body as they both deepened the kiss. It was very reminiscent of the night they shared on Sebastian’s eighteenth birthday, only the clear difference was that everything was out in the open. Both of their hearts were completely open and those honest, raw feelings were out in the open, never to be taken back.

When Blaine was laid back onto the bed, he wrapped his arms around Sebastian’s neck just to slowly drag his hands down the taller’s neck, over his jawline to cup his face again, kissing him deeper. Chills rose on his skin at the feeling of Sebastian’s hands on his sides, his entire body shuddering when his lips touched Blaine’s neck, causing the shorter to bite his lip. Blaine’s eyes fluttered closed and shaky breaths left his lips when he could feel the hot breath from Sebastian's hushed words against his skin and it stirred something inside of him that traveled quickly to his lower regions. With his hands traveling lower, he tugged at Sebastian’s shirt so that they could gain access to his skin, nodding his head gently and quickly as he ran his hands up Sebastian’s back and then down again, relishing the feeling of his skin. “P-please.” He breathed, pushing at the top of the other’s pants. “I want you. Need you.”

Blaine had envisioned having sex with Sebastian a thousand times - it was hard not to when Sebastian was so suggestive throughout their entire relationship. Not to mention the few times they had gotten each other off by just grinding against each other back in highschool. He never thought they would really go all the way but he knew that if it turned out anything close to what he imagined then he was going to be blown away. Images of the two naked in the bed, moaning and gasping, clutching to each other for dear life, flashed through his mind and it only turned him on further. He arched his back a little as he kissed Sebastian hungrily again, spreading his legs under the other and tugging at his clothes a little. “Please, Seb.” His voice was soft, desperate, just barely audible as it was surrounded by his shaking breath.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian felt too hot in his own skin. Every touch and noise that came from the man underneath him sent thrills throughout his body that needed to be addressed immediately. Reluctantly pulling back from an eager kiss, Sebastian undid the buttons of his shirt and whipped it off somewhere, forgotten. So many times he had pictured this scenario in his head and it was really happening right here and now. He loved the way Blaine begged for him-- how the other man’s hands fumbled with his pants. It took little to no time for Sebastian to make work of Blaine’s cute top, pulling it up and over his head and tossing it in the same general direction that he did for his own shirt. He sat back for a moment, looking down at Blaine’s naked torso and breathed in awe. Of course there were times he’d seen the man topless before but in his bed? Pleading for sex? The sight alone sent a rush of blood to his cock and Sebastian whined as he bit his lip. “I want to give you everything,” he told Blaine, undoing and getting rid of his own pants before he helped Blaine out of his.

Though Sebastian was no stranger to sex, there was a thoughtfulness he had with Blaine that he hadn’t ever had with his now-irrelevant sexual conquests. “Want to make you feel good, B,” he whispered, palming at the other’s groin over the cloth of his snug underwear. He could feel Blaine begin to harden directly under his touch and he leaned down to press another hot and fleeting kiss to the boy’s lips before moving down and kissing his neck and down to his chest. “I love your body,” he told Blaine, letting his tongue skin over one of the other’s pointed nipples. He relished every little sound and movement Blaine made as Sebastian continued to explore Blaine’s body, pressing soft kisses down his torso.

With quick movements, Sebastian pulled Blaine’s underwear down and off of him, revealing the man’s hardened cock. “Oh, baby,” Sebastian could see how hard Blaine was for him already and it made his stomach do flips. He licked at the thick shaft before wrapping his lips around the head. Wrapping his hand around the shaft, he kept his eyes trained on Blaine’s face for a reaction.

Blaine Anderson:

Every move that Sebastian made caused Blaine's heart to race even faster. His face flushed red with heat when they were both finally unclothed and he reached forward for Sebastian, wanting to feel him. He took advantage of every moment he could, touching any part of the taller that he could get his hands on, his breath coming out heavier, Sebastian's words making his insides twist and turn every time. "I want everything, want you. Wanna feel you." He begged softly.

His divorce and Kurt were so far out of his mind that if asked he might not even remember Kurt's name. He was so close to being out of that marriage and he was so done with Kurt that it didn't even matter anymore.

As Sebastian touched and kissed Blaine’s body, it moved with him-- arching his back, his chest rising and falling with heavy breaths, his hands shaking, humming and moaning softly with every little touch. He tried his best to take in every moment of what was happening, every move-- breath, touch, kiss-- felt incredible and he could feel his nerve endings sparking as Sebastian made his way down his body. As much as he tried to keep his cool, it was impossible. His body shaking and his cock hardening with every second that passed completely gave away how he was feeling and how badly he wanted this-- how badly he wanted Sebastian.

He helped Sebastian take off his boxer-briefs by lifting up his hips, his hazel eyes glued to the taller man that kneeled over him, he was finally completely naked in front of Sebastian in all of his hard glory. He only briefly felt insecure because he hadn’t been naked in front of anyone in a really long time. When Sebastian called him baby, Blaine bit his lip, his cheeks deepened in color and the corners of his mouth quirking upwards. He spread his legs a little more for Sebastian, pressing his feet into the mattress. His eyes fluttered, letting his head fall back onto the pillow when Sebastian’s warm mouth surrounded the head of his member, a gasp catching in his throat at the feeling of other’s hand wrapping firmly around him. “Oh,” Blaine’s voice was low, just a breath. He carefully rolled his hips upwards, trying to feel more, needing to feel more. “Mm, please ‘Bastian.” Blaine whined, shamelessly desperate for everything that was about to happen.

He gathered up enough strength to hold himself up on his elbows so he could look down at Sebastian, giving him a soft nod, his chest moving with soft, deep breaths, giving him encouragement to proceed. He licked his lips slowly, letting them part as their eyes caught one another again. Sebastian was so attractive-- so intensely hot-- just the sight of him between Blaine’s legs made the shorter even harder, even more excited for the experience they were sharing.

Sebastian Smythe:

When Blaine rolled his hips forward, Sebastian hummed around the other’s cock, hollowing out his mouth to take in more of him. He gently pushed Blaine’s legs apart further, his free hand rubbing comfortingly up and down his thigh. He sucked in earnest, doing his best to make Blaine feel as incredible as he felt whenever he was with him. He watched as Blaine’s back arched back as he was enraptured in pleasure, pulling off and licking his lips with a slight smirk. Sebastian’s ego inflated greatly when he saw how needy and wanton Blaine was for him. His hand worked Blaine’s dick lazily, stroking up and down the shaft as his thumb swiped at the head, precome spreading. ` “Gorgeous,” he mumbled, leaning down to capture Blaine’s lips in a messy kiss. He closed his eyes and sucked in a breath of air, willing his own erection to not rush into things. As much as Sebastian would’ve love to just have his way with Blaine, he knew what tonight meant. This was his first time with Blaine and he wanted more than to just get off. He wanted this to be an experience neither one of them would ever forget. So when Blaine whined for him again, Sebastian leaned over to the nightstand and rummaged until he procured what he’d been looking for: a condom and a bottle of tube. Sitting back with his knees pressing into the bed under him, Sebastian tore the condom wrapper and easily slid the rubber onto his cock. He looked up from his erection to Blaine, who seemed just as ready as him.

He instructed Blaine to spread his legs and bend his knees, unable to stop himself from licking his lips when the other’s puckered hole came into sight. “Fuck,” he cursed under his breath, temptation winning out as he slicked his fingers with lube before pressing a single digit into Blaine’s entrance, experimenting. Sebastian wanted to know what made Blaine feel good and what he didn’t like-- to make this experience the most noteworthy. The smaller man felt so tight around his one finger, he wasn’t sure how he could possibly fit his cock inside of him but God willing, he would try his damnedest.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine gripped the comforter beneath him, letting himself fall back against the pillows again as Sebastian took him into his mouth even further, all it took was gentle direction and Blaine moved exactly the way Sebastian wanted him to whether it be spreading his legs at the right moment or pushing his hips up to help the taller take more of him in when he wanted. Sebastian left trails of fire under his skin by the way he rubbed Blaine’s thighs. The shorter arched his back, gasping loudly at one point at the way Sebastian skillfully sucked on him, feeling himself growing even harder. He could see himself easily getting addicted to the feeling that came with being inside of Sebastian's warm, moist mouth.

Blaine's forehead wrinkled and he whined looking up at his lover, his face fell into a grin when he saw Sebastian's smirk, giggling softly. "Seb, don't tease me." He whined, squirming under the taller, arching his back again more exaggerated and slowly, enticing Sebastian to continue. "Mmm," He moaned softly against the other's lips when he kissed him, kissing him back with desperation. Blaine could see what Sebastian was doing and it only made him fall for him harder. This was their first time. It was Blaine and Sebastian's first time having sex and it was a moment for the history books.

He smiled lovingly up when their kiss broke. "You're gorgeous." He whispered softly, pulling him down to kiss him again before letting out a whine, running his hands along Sebastian's sides, holding onto his hips as he pressed his hips up to brush their erections together. Blaine leaned up to kiss whatever parts of Sebastian's neck and jaw he could reach as the taller reached for the nightstand to grab what they needed to proceed. Blaine obeyed Sebastian's wishes and spread his legs more, bending his knees to give them a better position. After licking his lips, he bit down hard on his lip, his eyes had long since grown dark and he watched Sebastian’s every move with a ravenous expression, mentally preparing himself for what was about to happen.

Blaine’s lips parted when he felt Sebastian’s finger push past his entrance, gasping Sebastian’s name, a deep wrinkle setting in his forehead. As his body slowly got used to the intrusion, a light smile pulled at his lips and he moved himself down to try and feel more of the other’s finger, rolling his hips slowly. “Mmm, more.” Blaine groaned, moving himself down again against Sebastian’s finger, letting his body get more used to the feeling as he ran his hands up his sides, stomach and chest slowly, another whine escaping him while wrapped around his words. “Want you.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian felt the ring of muscle tensing around the width of his finger as he pushed in deeper, waiting until Blaine’s body grew relaxed and used to the intrusion. He watched with adoration and lust as Blaine asked for more, deciding it would only be right to comply with his wishes. Sliding his finger out, he watched as the gaping hole flexed itself, gripping around nothing as if shocked by the sudden loss.

His cock bobbed unflaggingly, hard and ready to bury itself inside of Blaine once and for all. He positioned himself accordingly and lined his hard cock with the man’s tight entrance. The blunt tip of his cock rested against Blaine as Sebastian looked up to gaze into Blaine’s golden eyes. His hand gripped at Blaine’s hips, non-verbally communicating to ready himself. He began by slowly squeezing his member inside of Blaine, nearly overwhelmed by the incredible tightness that surrounded him. His jaw fell slack with a stilted gasp, trying his best to not rush. He knew that he was a lot to take in so he entered Blaine slowly, watching him carefully to be sure he wasn’t causing him any harm. “I’m sorry, I love you, I’m sorry,” he murmured quietly, coaxingly rubbing up and down Blaine’s sides in an attempt to help him relax. Sebastian just wanted to make Blaine felt good. He wanted to feel him close. Sure, he was really turned on and desperately hard, but Blaine was of the utmost importance. There wasn’t any other instance where he’d ever felt closer or more in love with Blaine Anderson and he wanted to make every moment count.

Once he was fully seated within Blaine, Sebastian stilled. He leaned forward as much as he could, kissing Blaine’s chest. He didn’t want to start moving until he knew his beautiful boy was alright.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine never let his eyes leave Sebastian's as he slipped his finger out of him, only fluttering when a whine fell from his mouth again. He felt very empty in that moment and he wanted to feel full, he wanted Sebastian deep inside of him, only imagining how it would feel made his cock throb harder. His heartbeat fluttered in tune with his eyelids at the way Sebastian looked at him. He knew the other man better than anyone and he knew that he was the only one in the history of Sebastian's sexual encounters who ever got the kind of loving, careful treatment he was getting. They were so in tune with each other that they could communicate non-verbally just by looking and touching and it was something he himself had never had with anyone else.  When Sebastian took his hips gently, yet firmly, he pushed down on the bed a little to position himself better to make it easier for both of them.

The shorter felt Sebastian begin to push into his entrance, sucking in a sharp breath, he bit down hard on his lip. His forehead wrinkled and he gripped the comforter between his fingers. It was definitely a lot to take in and as masochistic as it might've sounded, he loved that stinging, burning feeling that came with being stretched by the other man's cock. He thirsted for it as his own erection throbbed, aching to be touched.  Letting his teeth drag over his bottom lip he looked up at Sebastian, letting out a shaky breath and shaking his head. He thought it cute the way Sebastian was so concerned for him-- if he only knew how much Blaine loved that feeling. "Mm, no, don’t worry." he shook his head, placing his hand on the other's, speaking words of reassurance. "Love the way you feel."

When Sebastian was finally as far inside of him as he could be, Blaine lifted his legs higher to hook them on the taller's body near his waist, wanting to feel him closer. "Seb," His whole body trembled, causing his soft whispers to shake as he ran his hands up Sebastian's back, his touch gently and loving. The feelings he was having in that moment were almost too overwhelming for him to handle, never having felt so in love with someone before. "I love you," He parroted the words back to his lover, nodding his head gently as he smiled up at him. "I love you."  

Blaine knew that Sebastian was waiting for his signal to start moving so he didn't waste any time after his words of affection,  he pushed himself up a little to let Sebastian know he was more than ready for him to move, his eyes fluttering again. His lips parted and a trembling whimper fell from him. "Please," He knew that's all he needed to say.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian ran his hand up and down Blaine’s torso, his fingers tracing the little bends and dips of muscles along his body. It was evident that the man probably still kept a somewhat active regimen, though that it wasn’t something that took priority in his life. He loved that Blaine wasn’t too lanky nor too muscular; the man was absolutely perfect. Blaine was perfect for him and when he was inside of him, that feeling only strengthened. He could feel his cock within Blaine pulsating, his strong heartbeat reverberating throughout the boy’s limber body. He knew that this feeling was the most physically connected and intimate he could ever be with another human being, and he was forever grateful he could share this experience with Blaine.

“Doing so good for me, babe-- taking me so well,” his broken sentences fell gently from his lips as he praised his lover, moving only slightly at first. Sebastian could see that Blaine was desperate for more. He bent forward, sliding his hands up and under Blaine's chest. Fingers slowly circled Blaine's nipples in time with slow, gentle thrusts, and Sebastian kissed wherever he could reach. Soon, he found a steady rhythm that benefited the both of them and his breath began coming out in shorter pants. He could feel Blaine opening up for him more and more with each thrust, allowing Sebastian to move with a bit more force each time. “So good for me,” Sebastian repeated, snapping his hips forward with a sudden jolt as his hand found Blaine’s thigh, gripping it for stability. He had to be careful that his powers not slip through-- that he took his time with everything and that he wouldn’t get ahead of himself. He rolled his hips in time, chuckling breathlessly as Blaine moved his own hips to meet him and deepen each thrust. “You’re so tight-- I fucking love you,” he growled, nipping at Blaine’s neck.

Blaine Anderson:

Chills rose on Blaine's body when Sebastian praised him, the words making his insides tingle all over.  "Ugh, god." He groaned as the taller moved, arching his back slightly when he felt Sebastian's thumbs over his nipples, the sensation almost enough for him to have an orgasm right then and there.  Everything felt so intense, almost too intense when Sebastian moved a bit faster, both of them finding a rhythm perfect for them.  Blaine felt so hot as if a searing fire was running wild underneath his skin, melting it from the inside out. He was certain at any moment they would burn right through the comforter and sheets spread across Sebastian's bed.

The way he felt, feeling Sebastian deep inside of him, feeling so full, it was indescribable and it caused him to moan out in immense pleasure. He began moving his body in tune with Sebastian's to meet his thrusts, being sure to take him as deep as he possibly could, his hungry entrance clenching around the other's hard cock every so often.  Desperate whimpers of Sebastian's name and a couple of profanities jumped from his tongue as his breaths began to come out harder and quicker. A grin pulled at the corner of Blaine's lips when Sebastian growled against his neck,  groaning louder as a reaction to the way the other bit at his neck. Blaine gripped onto Sebastian's back, arching his own again as he moved his hips a bit faster, letting one of his hands run up the other's neck and tangle in his hair. He turned his head to pant against Sebastian's ear, murmuring against it. "Harder." His voice was low, wrapped up in a soft growl of his own before it melted into a desperate whine, tugging at Sebastian's hair. "Sebastian, please."

Blaine could feel himself getting closer and closer to the edge with each thrust, his rock hard erection rubbing between their slick bodies, he tried his best to keep his cries of pleasure quiet but he was failing to do so. It just felt entirely too incredible and he was eternally grateful for the music that continued to boom loudly from downstairs. The room full of teenagers did not need to hear Blaine moaning and swearing and calling out Sebastian's name like he was in some pornographic film.

Sebastian Smythe:

Hearing Blaine whisper little profanities as he was being fucked was something Sebastian fantasized many times but he never thought he would look and sound so delicious. Blaine’s fingers raking through and tugging his hair spurred him on even more, snapping his hips forward again to thrust into the man especially deep. Doing so had Sebastian letting out a guttural moan, feeling himself getting close to his tipping point. Sebastian's hips shuddered into an erratic rhythm. He sucked in a shaky breath and closed his eyes, willing himself not to come just yet. “Fuck, B, you’re making this way too fucking good,” he warned, looking down at his lover through half-lidded eyes.

His hand reached out and grasped at Blaine’s incredibly hard cock, feeling it nearly throb in his hand. Sebastian timed his hips with his hand, stroking Blaine as he thrust into him. At this point he could feel beads of sweat begin to form at his brow and down the back of his neck, and he knew Blaine was growing closer too. He leaned in as much as his body would allow while still multitasking fucking into Blaine while jerking him off at the same time. He could see the way his brow furrowed up, a wrinkle settling into his forehead as he was overcome with pleasure. Sebastian loved that he was the one to see Blaine like that. He was the cause of Blaine feeling so overwhelmed with excitement and intensity-- that he would be the cause for Blaine eventually coming all over his childhood bed sheets.

“You’re mine,” he said in a low voice, hot and heavy. “You’re mine and no one else is ever gonna get to see you like this.” Sebastian spoke the words as if they were fact; he was very certain of himself that he could keep Blaine satisfied and that as long as he was around, no one else would get the privilege of having Blaine this way ever again. “Want you to come for me.” He emphasized the last word, his hand pumping up and down on Blaine’s cock with vigor.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine kept his body moving in tune with Sebastian's as they moved harder, chasing the orgasm that was building rapidly inside of him. His breath came out in hard pants and the noises he made only got louder when he felt Sebastian's hand wrap around his erection. Blaine's body shook, his hands trembling as he grabbed the taller wherever he could reach, gripping onto him for dear life. He was so close to the edge that all it took was Sebastian's possessive words to push him right over.  "Gonna come for you, Seb. Wanna come only for you." He definitely liked the dialogue between them when they had sex, it was nothing like Kurt at all- Kurt was quiet except for his high-pitched moans and screams and god forbid Blaine say anything like the words he just uttered to Sebastian. He really liked the way Sebastian spoke to him, he loved the possessive nature in which he spoke. It was a big turn on for him.

The overwhelming, emotional feelings caused the fire in his body to isolate to his stomach, and he felt his bottom half beginning to tense. It started in his hips, the muscles in his thighs burning as the muscles near and around his groin tensed. When his orgasm began to hit him, his eyes slammed shut and he threw his head back, completely letting go.

Blaine's jaw fell slack and all of the muscles in his body contracted as he moved desperately against Sebastian to ride his orgasm for everything it was worth, bright stars exploded behind his eyelids and he barely recognized his own voice when he called out Sebastian's name. He chanted it like a mantra as his body shook with the intense pleasure he was feeling, fucking himself into Sebastian's hand as he came, his abs glistening in the low light with his own come.

"I'm yours, I'm yours." It was the most intense orgasm Blaine had ever experienced and that was no exaggeration. He had never felt so connected with someone both physically and emotionally. He used to think he and Kurt were that connected but, boy, was he wrong. Having sex with your soulmate was way more intense and way better than having sex with anyone else. He didn't know that an orgasm could feel so good that he almost blacked out.

Sebastian Smythe:

Watching the way Blaine so eagerly fucked into Sebastian’s hand, making noises that should’ve been deemed illegal drove Sebastian mad. He was pumping his hand furiously, watching as thick spurts of come shot out of Blaine’s cock and onto his gorgeous, glistening body. He swore he never saw another human being so absolutely breathtaking in his life. He loved the way Blaine’s voice sounded when he affirmed the fact that he belonged only to him; it gave Sebastian the satisfaction of knowing he and he alone was the one to give his lover what he needed. He continued to stroke Blaine through his orgasm until he felt it shudder in his hand and as it began to fall flaccid, he let go.

As Blaine’s body began to fall limp, experiencing aftershocks from his orgasm, Sebastian’s hands moved to grip the smaller man’s hips. His thrusts became moreso erratic and though Blaine had already finished coming, Sebastian shoved in anyways, holding Blaine tight at the hips. He felt his orgasm teetering on the edge. He tilted him just right so he could hit Blaine's prostate with one especially sharp thrust. The shock of it made Sebastian gasp raggedly, mouth hinged open, brow scrunched up with a mixed mixture of pleasure and delicious pain. “Mine, mine, mine, mine!” Sebastian chanted possessively as he was sent toppling over his limit. He let everything go and came. Hard. Had he not been wearing a condom, he knew that his orgasm would've been a messy one. WIth eyes screwed shut, his hips ground into Blaine as he rode out his incredible orgasm.

“Fuck,” he shuddered as soon as he began to descend from his climax. His body felt like it was shaking from his very core. He was becoming over-sensitive at this point, his hips moving slower as he stumbled forward. His hands caught himself against the headboard before he lowered himself onto Blaine, his chest heaving with exhausted gasps for air. He looked down at Blaine and gently eased himself down against him, slipping his soft cock and wincing in the process.

His body still shook from such an intense orgasm, his brain scrambled and unable to form a coherent sentence. “.. ‘mazing,” he mumbled against Blaine’s neck, attempting to nuzzle against him but his overtired body unwilling to do so. He could feel his hot breath bouncing off of Blaine’s skin and back against his face. “... I love you.”

Blaine Anderson: 

Blaine came, shaking and groaning, covering his body and even some of the sheets in his hot liquid until he couldn't come anymore. He bit down hard on his lip as Sebastian continued to ride out his own orgasm even though Blaine had come.  Just like the initial stretching of his entrance when they first started, the masochist in him thoroughly enjoyed the slightly painful feeling that came with Sebastian fucking into him as his orgasm started to wear off, before it could get to be too much to handle the taller was coming and Blaine kept his eyes glued to his lover.

"Mmm, Sebastian." He hummed, still panting and whining as the other moved against him, he still had a tight grip on him-- definitely leaving marks in the shape of his fingers on Sebastian's sides that would make for nice bruises the next morning. He whimpered out loud when he felt the other hit his prostate, clenching around Sebastian's pulsating cock and his forehead wrinkled.  He knew how sore he would be in the morning but he wasn't about to regret one moment or movement; it felt entirely too good.

Sebastian was done before he felt too painfully sensitive and he tried to stay as still as possible, the uncomfortable feeling not overshadowing the absolute euphoric state he was in, feeling intoxicated by everything that had just happened. His honey eyes gazed up at the taller's green eyes, his breaths still coming out short and heavy, his body trembling and wet with the mixture of their sweat and his come.  He had never felt so good while also feeling so sticky. A grin pulled at Blaine's lips as his eyes fluttered, a daze look upon his face and he let out a soft chuckle. "Wow." He breathed, loosening his grip on Sebastian's sides to rub his face a little, attempting to make sure he didn't just dream the events that just occurred in Sebastian's bed.  Blaine winced as well when Sebastian pulled out of him, hissing quietly.

When the taller was finally relaxed against him, he didn't even mind the sticky feeling between them; he was just happy to hold Sebastian. A content, happy sigh fell from his lips. "I love you, too." He replied easily, turning his head just a little to press a kiss to his head. "I love you so much. That was...wow." Blaine whispered again, chuckling. "That was even better than I imagined."

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian’s body was worn out and he could feel it down to his bones. It didn’t matter that Blaine’s come had smeared between their bodies as the taller man nearly collapsed onto the man underneath him. Sebastian loved that he could literally just reach out and Blaine was right here with him, holding him and speaking to him in such a sweet voice. Sebastian’s eyes fluttered shut as he just breathed the man in, the stench of sweat and ecstasy thick in the air. A smile curled from his lips when he felt the gentle kiss to his forehead and he opened his eyes, looking up at Blaine. At his lover.

“You rock my world,” Sebastian laughed, his voice sounded more tired than he had intended. Managing to find just enough energy, Sebastian pulled himself off of Blaine and plopped down onto the bed, shifting close enough they their bodies were still touching. His hand seeked out Blaine’s hand and when he found it, he immediately took it, lacing their fingers together. Clean up was still required but for now he wanted to revel in what he and Blaine had just accomplished. He turned to face the other man and gave him a genuine smile. “I’m so in love with you,” he stated, unabashedly. His chest still rose and fell with each breath but he was soon able to catch his breath. He cleared his throat and shifted closer, wrapping an arm around Blaine’s torso. He waited until Blaine turned his head also before leaning in and kissing him slowly and gently.

As they broke the kiss, Sebastian stayed close, letting their noses brush against one another. “So,” he spoke up, his voice now a little more lively now that he’d regained some of his energy, “Does this mean we’re ‘officially’ dating now?” He chuckled, thinking that it was probably an unnecessary question.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine laughed with Sebastian when he praised him for rocking his world, shaking his head and taking a deep breath. "You are incredible." He said, giving Sebastian's hand a squeeze when he felt their fingers lace together.  Blaine turned his head to face the taller automatically smiling when he was greeted with Sebastian's gentle kiss, he hummed happily as he returned it just as slow. When it broke he licked his lips to relish in the taste of Sebastian's kiss.

One of his signature cheesy grins spread across his face and Blaine bit his lip, looking into the other's eyes, shaking his head. "You're so cute. You wanna be my boyfriend, huh?" He turned onto his side carefully, ignoring the soreness he was already feeling to get closer to Sebastian.  Before he gave him an answer he leaned in, placing his hand on the taller's cheek, capturing his lips with a very slow, loving kiss. Blaine was very good at showing his feelings through acts of affection, especially kissing. His heart was still beating abnormally fast against his chest as their kiss slowly came to an end. Taking a deep breath,  Blaine let his thumb brush gently over Sebastian's face. He took the moment to just look at him, really look at him. He definitely wasn't the teenager that he made out with on this same bed all those years ago. He didn't look old by any means but he wasn't a child anymore- they weren't children anymore. Sebastian was so handsome- he was a man now. He was his man.

"Okay, well, I'm going to do this right." Blaine said before he took Sebastian's hand, holding it close to his chest, caressing it with his thumb. "Sebastian," He smiled, his eyes crinkling in the corners like they did when he was that happy. "I love you, a lot. Will you be my boyfriend?" Blaine giggled, crinkling his nose. He knew he was cheesy, and he knew Sebastian loved that about him.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian watched as Blaine propped himself up and kissed him slow and steady. He loved that Blaine paid attention to details and took extra care in making sure every affectionate gesture meant something to the both of them. His lips parted slightly to bring Blaine into the kiss deeper, reciprocating with equal passion. He hummed happily as he smiled into the kiss-- a smile that remained even as Blaine leaned back. Sebastian watched with amusement as Blaine took his hand and held it against his chest, the words coming out of Blaine’s mouth warming his heart so. When Blaine scrunched his nose and laughed, it was like music to Sebastian’s ears.

Propping himself up in a similar fashion to Blaine, he nodded and replied, “I love you too-- very, very much. I would be honored if you would consider me as your boyfriend.” He almost felt like he was reciting some sort of vow he prepared beforehand and the fact made him chuckle out of sheer delight. He searched his mind and his heart to continue his declaration of love. “I, uh, I promise to always protect you and to always put you first.” He looked down at his hand held against Blaine’s chest and smiling, looked back up to lock eyes with him. “I know I’m not perfect but I’ll always try to do right by you, B.” Sebastian felt a little silly after saying all of those things. He was very rarely ever the type to speak his feelings even though his usual demeanor had others seeing him as crass and too blunt. Blaine was one of an especially exclusive group of people who ever saw his true self.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine’s grin only grew wider as Sebastian smiled at him, he loved being the reason for such a happy smile on the other man’s face. He was one that always believed that Sebastian was the most deserving person of all of the happiness he could possibly get his hands on, and now here he was being the reason for the man’s happy smile and it warmed him from the inside out.

He chuckled as he looked at his now boyfriend in adoration, thinking it really sweet that Sebastian felt the need to add to his answer, he knew that Sebastian wanted this as badly as he did and he knew that neither one of them wanted to mess it up. He knew that - as cheesy as it sounded - his heart was in very good hands. Sebastian was the perfect one to piece it back together and make it whole again. “Seb,” He shook his head, bringing his hand up to his lips to kiss it softly before letting it go to place his hand back on Sebastian’s cheek, wanting the taller to really hear him when he said his next words. “I’m not worried, okay?” Blaine smiled, leaning in for a quick, soft kiss before continuing. “I trust you. I know that you love me and I know that you would never hurt me.”

Blaine let his teeth drag slowly over his bottom lip and he glanced down. “I’m the one who promises that I will always do right by you. I promise that I will do everything to never hurt you or make you sad ever again. I….I never want to take this, take you, for granted again. Don’t wanna lose you.” His thumb brushed over Sebastian’s soft cheek before letting it trail down his neck, nodding his head gently. Blaine took another soft breath. “I’m going to prove myself to you, prove that it isn’t a mistake to give me another chance, that I love you.” His eyes fell down to where his hand rested on Sebastian’s chest, right over his heart. Blaine could feel Sebastian’s heart beating rapidly under his hand even though there were no signs of him being out of breath or worked up. Tilting his head, a soft chuckle left his lips. “Your heart is beating so fast.” He shook his head, looking at the other, only mildly concerned. “You okay, handsome?”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian knew that by his and Blaine’s track record, he should be worried that this could be a repeat of what happened all those years back when they were still in high school. Blaine was still legally married and that fact wouldn’t go away but Sebastian still didn’t care. He put his entire trust in Blaine because he loved him and knew that if his heart was going to be broken, he had no one to blame but himself. Sebastian smiled sweetly and nodded, “Hey, I believe you, Blaine. I trust you, too.” He made sure he gave Blaine a meaningful look and sounded genuine because he meant every word. “I’m not going to regret taking this chance with you.”

When Blaine commented commented on his irregular heartbeat, Sebastian chuckled nervously. “You always give me heart palpitations,” he joked, gently taking Blaine’s hand off of his chest and pressing it against his lips. “Being around you just does crazy things to me, I guess.”

He leaned forward to give Blaine another kiss before he pushed himself off of the bed. He quickly disposed of the condom and rummaged through one of the dresser drawers for a towel. Once he found one, he wiped the come from his torso before coming back to the bed to clean Blaine off. “Next time, I really want you to blow your load down my throat,” Sebastian said in a casual tone, leaning in closer to his boyfriend to whisper in his ear, “Sound appealing?”

Knowing that Blaine’s cheeks must’ve flushed red, Sebastian reared back with an amused laugh. “I like making you all flustered; I plan on doing it as often as I possibly can-- especially now that we’re dating.” He patted his boyfriend’s lap, letting him know that everything was alright. Things didn’t need to be tense and the past was both forgotten and forgiven. Sebastian wanted to focus on the future-- specifically, his future with Blaine.

Blaine Anderson:

It made Blaine feel good that Sebastian trusted him enough to let him have another chance and it made him feel better to know that no matter what happened, Sebastian wasn't going to regret them. He would do everything in his power to make sure he never had even the slightest reason to.  When Sebastian got up from the bed, Blaine moved just a little to sit more against the pillows, smiling at the other when he comes to sit back down, his hazel eyes never leaving his boyfriend.

He smiled, humming softly as Sebastian cleaned off his torso. Blaine raised his eyebrows, his cheeks turning a deep shade of crimson, the words Sebastian spoke made him shiver. "Sebastian." The shorter giggled, liking that even after having sex the other could still make him blush and grin his big bashful grin. Blaine also liked that even though he knew Sebastian could be sweet and loving, he still had his crude moments. One of the many things that made him fall for Sebastian in the first place.

Blaine laughed softly, shaking his head as he looked at Sebastian. "You're the worst, you know that? But yes, sounds very appealing." He moved to stand up, carefully, so they could pull the soiled comforter from the bed.  "We should probably wash this ourselves- I can't live my life knowing your mom washed our sex bedding." Blaine chuckled again, looking around for his boxer-briefs - he felt a little self-conscious just hanging out naked with Sebastian. He picked them up when he finally found them,  Sebastian catching his eye and making him stop for a moment. He stood there a moment just to take in the sight of the taller man, he was so extremely attractive. He noted the new muscle tone the man was carrying nowadays and he had a great appreciation for it. Blaine also made a mental note that the next time they had sex he wanted to take his time and get to know every inch of him intimately, wanted to find every freckle on his body and kiss it. "You're really gorgeous, you know." He said, still holding his underwear in his hand as he walked towards his boyfriend, voicing his thoughts as he slipped his hands over the taller's sides, pulling him closer. "I really just want to find and kiss every single freckle on your body." His voice was low as he pressed his lips against one of the many freckles peppered all over Sebastian's chest.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian watched carefully as his boyfriend moved to stand up, knowing that he must’ve been in pain from such rigorous activity just moments ago. As Blaine moved to remove the comforter from the bed, Sebastian dragged it over to the corner of the room and agreed that they could wash it themselves later on. He suggested that when it got later in the night and the party was long over with, maybe the two of them could fix themselves a midnight snack while the sheets were in the wash. Hopefully by then there wouldn’t be anyone up and about in the house.

The both of them still very much naked, Sebastian couldn’t help but to grin when he noticed Blaine checking him out. Sebastian was always the type to have an abnormally inflated ego and he knew that recently he had gained an impressive amount of muscle tone after the lightning strike. If only Blaine knew what he got himself into whenever he was the speedster. As Blaine approached him, Sebastian’s arms immediately moved to wrap around his boyfriend’s shorter frame, humming contentedly as Blaine gently kissed his chest. “That’ll be a long night; I have a lot of freckles-- all over.” Sebastian was aware that his skin was littered with freckles like he was a freaking star map, though he never thought of it as a sexually appealing trait. Imagining Blaine pinning him to the bed and exploring his body for all of its freckles sounded like a worthwhile experience.

Sebastian placed a soft kiss against Blaine’s forehead, lingering for a moment to again, relish the feeling of the other man belonging to him. Blaine was standing right in front of him and they were hiding nothing from each other anymore. They were actually together and the fact put Sebastian in a state of bliss. He could not for the life of him even try to get rid of the smile on his face.

He let Blaine slip on his boxer-briefs while Sebastian looked for his own. When he sat back on the bed now at least partially clothed, he eyed the bottle of rum and realized that between the two of them, they had consumed a fair amount of alcohol yet Sebastian didn’t even feel slightly buzzed. The thought occurred that perhaps his abilities had something to do with the lack of effect the alcohol had had on him tonight. Still, Sebastian took another swig of the rum for the sake of experimentation. “For the record, Blaine, you’re way more gorgeous than me. I mean, you’re flawless; I’m going to keep saying that until the day I die.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine chuckled softly, grinning up at Sebastian. "Well, I mean, we have all the time in the world now together, right? I might take more than a night to get to know your freckles, maybe give my favorites special attention." He placed a kiss on a different freckle, caressing Sebastian's sides slowly.  Blaine hummed happily when he felt the taller kiss his forehead, crinkling his nose as he took Sebastian's face in his hands, giggling. "You're so cute. I love that smile." He said, pushing himself up onto his toes to kiss Sebastian's forehead before letting go so he could slip on his boxers.

After his naked bottom was covered, he looked over to the man on the bed, rolling his eyes.  "Whatever, that's just the alcohol talking. You know how attractive you are." He kicked his other clothes into a pile with Sebastian's before going over to the bed and sitting next to Sebastian, close to him. He leaned his head against his shoulder as he looked around the room, smiling to himself and it continued to settle in what they were doing. He let out a soft chuckle. "We're boyfriends. We had sex." Blaine said out loud to help himself believe it. "That was so much better than just rutting against each other half-clothed on your bed in high school-- and let me tell you that was incredible itself." He tilted his head to look at Sebastian. "You remember that time we were caught making out by Sloane?" Blaine laughed softly at the memory, shaking his head.  "That's when she started teasing us.  She was only like, what, twelve?"

He knew now that they finally took their big leap,  Sloane would practically throw another party in celebration of them having sex. Blaine laughed again at the thought. "Our story's pretty cool, y'know?" He said, thinking of the day he met Sebastian and all of the events leading up to the moment they were currently in, thinking it funny how it was always Sebastian he was meant to be with. How stupid he was for not realizing and acting on it in high school, they could've lived the past years happily instead of apart and miserable.  "It's gonna be a cool story to tell when we're old."

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian leaned back with his hands pressed against the bed for support, looking at Blaine lovingly as the shorter man spoke. It made him laugh when Blaine blamed Sebastian’s insistence on the alcohol, though Sebastian neglected to mention he didn’t feel the slightest bit tipsy. “Alcohol or not, you know I always speak the truth. Hell, usually I spill more truthful things under the influence than not,” Sebastian contended, knowing that the other knew fully well what he was talking about. Whether they were at Scandals or were getting high at the Dalton dorms, Sebastian always had a knack for speaking without filter. At least when he was sober he had the control to hold his tongue. “But I will admit that I am extremely attractive,” he acknowledged, “though I’m only second to you, of course.”

When Blaine declared out loud that they were now boyfriends and had just had sex with each other for the first time, Sebastian couldn’t help but to chuckle. Blaine was so incredibly cute and Sebastian almost couldn’t believe he was his boyfriend. “I look forward to doing anything and everything with you now that we’re officially dating,” Sebastian told Blaine with a flirty tone, waggling his eyebrows.

At the mention of his little sister, Sebastian rolled his eyes at the memory. His sister always had a way of sticking her nose into his business, especially as unopportune moments similar to his days in high school when he just wanted to make-out with Blaine in peace. “God, she’ll be living in Connecticut if she’s going to Yale and what if she barges in on us at our apartment? We can not give her a key.” The thought of his little sister walking in on the two of them, bare-ass naked on the couch was mortifying.

Sebastian reached under his nightstand to pull out a slightly dusty hardcover photo album, presenting it for Blaine to peruse through. “We should bring this home-- add the photos from it to the ones I have at our apartment. We should tell our story in full, with photos to prove it.” Sebastian watched as Blaine carefully opened the album to discover older photos of them that they’d taken back in high school. Photos of their time together that Sebastian deemed should stay in Ohio. Now, however, he was ready to bring those memories and photos back home with him because they no longer made him sad to reminisce. He leaned into Blaine, wrapping an arm around his waist.

Time was irrelevant as they laughed about moments that the photos reminded them of and before either one knew it, it was past midnight. Sebastian suggested they fix themselves a little snack while the soiled comforter was in the washer-- maybe even fit a shower in somewhere. The party was long over and Sebastian’s parents were already fast asleep so they had the entire house to themselves.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine’s face lit up when Sebastian handed him the photo album, eagerly taking it and opening it up. “Oh my god, Seb.” He exclaimed softly, grinning from ear to ear as they looked through the photos. He sat there with his boyfriend as the time passed, not even noticing that it was well past midnight, having lost track of time with all of the stories and memories they shared. It made his insides fill up with warmth to relive some of those moments and feelings, telling Sebastian some things he hadn't told him before. Thoughts he’d had that he only kept to himself.

When Sebastian suggested they go ahead and emerge from the bedroom to wash the blanket and make food was when he realized that he was starving. He agreed and got up to put a pair of Sebastian's pajama pants on the he'd brought, slipping on one of his shirts as well. Blaine always felt most comfortable when he was wearing Sebastian's clothes, he didn't even bother to pack his own pajamas, instead he packed Seb’s.

When they made their way to the kitchen, Blaine hopped up to sit on the counter, swinging his legs gently, looking at Sebastian. “Do you believe in love at first sight?” He asked with a soft smile. Before Sebastian could answer him, though, they were interrupted by the younger, blonde, Smythe trotting her way into the kitchen from the back patio, stopping when she saw them. “Oh!” She was surprised to see them, still in her dress from the party, she was barefoot and her perfectly curled hair was looser now. Blaine gave her a once over and a knowing smile. She was still hanging out with someone out there.

Before Blaine could say anything to her about what she was doing, she gave both of them a quick once over to assess the situation and that signature Smythe smirk settled on her lips. “Hello boys.” She held her words out with a knowing tone, getting closer to them both to stand between them so she could reach both of their faces, placing her hand one one of their cheeks each. “Why, you two are absolutely glowing. Must be a great reason why you missed my party.” Sloane teased them, patting their cheeks and winking at them before going over to the fridge to grab two bottles of water.

“Sloane…” Blaine chuckled, his cheeks blushing hard.

She smiled at him, giggling softly. “Nice pajamas, Blainey. Sea Bass, don't you have those exact same ones?” Sloane was clearly amusing herself and very happy to see that the two had finally woken up and gotten together.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian also thought it a better idea to put on some pajama pants and he had a pair that were similar to the ones Blaine wore so it almost looked as if they were matching. Sebastian had been rummaging through the pantry for ideas on what to make when Blaine had asked him a fun question, of course, only to be foiled-- yet again-- by his ill-timing sister. Sebastian quirked an eyebrow when he put two and two together, realizing that she’d probably been out on the back patio talking and/or making out with her boyfriend. He challenged his sister’s smirk with one of his own, only slightly amused by her teasing. Though the girl liked to tease, Sebastian knew his sister meant well and was genuinely happy to see the two of them together at last.

“The pajamas are mine,” Sebastian stated matter-of-factly, “Blaine likes to wear them because it makes him feel especially short.” He couldn’t help but to grab the opportunity at teasing his boyfriend, though he knew that they looked extremely obvious even if Sloane wasn’t as sharp as she was. “But yeah, we totally banged during your birthday party-- Sorry.” Sebastian hadn’t meant to be so blunt but at the same time he was proud to share the fact that he and Blaine were finally together. He couldn’t wait for morning so he could tell his parents the great news, though probably with some level of modesty.

Sloane managed to stifle a laugh and seemed only slightly taken aback by her brother’s crudeness. “Well, you do you, Sea Bass. I’m just glad you two finally got it through your thick skulls that you belong together.”

Unfazed, Sebastian steered the conversation to Sloane’s focus, noting that she was bringing out two bottles of water. “One of your friends still here? Is it that guy-- Paul, or Parker, or Perry-- Whatever his name was?” Sebastian asked, poking fun at his little sister’s boyfriend.

Sloane, however, had had eighteen years of combating her brother’s wit under her belt and shot back a coy smile. “Actually, Peter and I broke up sometime after New Years’, so he’s old news now. I’m just hanging out with a… friend.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine rolled his eyes, shoving playfully at his boyfriend when he joked about his height. “Alright, two short jokes in twenty four hours is your limit.” Then he snorted, covering his mouth, Sebastian's blunt statement about them banging made him laugh out loud, his blush deepening. “Y-yeah. We did that.” He agreed, pointing at Sebastian with his thumb before rubbing his face and taking a breath. “I also asked him to be my boyfriend.” He added before Sloane praised them for finally being smart.

The shorter listened as the two exchanged sass, chuckling softly. He frowned slightly when he heard Sloane and her boyfriend were no more but his eyebrows quirked when she said the word friend.

“Friend, huh?” He asked, a smirk similar to hers before gracing his face. “Yeah, your brother and I have always been friends. I know that tone. Who is he, Blondie?” Blaine teased the younger Smythe, chuckling softly.

Sloane tried to hide the stupid grin on her face, giggling softly. “Well-” Before she could finish, the back door opened and in walked a girl with a short faux hawk and a black button up, the sleeves rolled up to her elbows and the first few buttons of her shirt were undone. “Ba-oh.”

Both Sloane and Blaine's head snapped towards the voice and Blaine's jaw fell slack. Oh. Sloane’s cheeks blushed just as Blaine's had before and she went over to the girl, taking her hand. “C’mon, you don't need to be subjected to these two yet.” She laughed, ushering her friend back out onto the patio, turning back to the other two. “Not a word to mom and dad about us, you two. Also-- regarding you two-- fucking finally.” She said in shooting them a wink before leaving.

Blaine looked at Sebastian, a little taken aback. “Oh.” He chuckled softly. “Well, I want hear that story.” With a smile, he shook his head. “Anyway…” He swung his feet a little more. “Back to my question.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian fell silent when Sloane’s friend walked through the door. He’d been expecting some macho-looking guy that he could stare down and intimidate for fun, but instead it was a girl. Even though Sebastian himself was gay, he never calculated that it was possible for his sister to be gay too. Or bisexual, he supposed. Whatever. Sloane and her friend were long gone by the time Sebastian had even thought of something to say, that he didn’t say it at all. Instead, he blinked and filed it away to be addressed-- in detail-- at a later time.

“Yes,” he answered, remembering Blaine’s question as he began setting down breakfast ingredients on the kitchen counter. He stopped to look Blaine in the eye and smiled softly. “Yes, I believe in love at first sight.” He remembered the fateful day Blaine Anderson had walked through the doors of the Dalton Academy senior commons room during Warbler practice. They hadn’t even said two words to each other and Sebastian had already felt drawn to the boy. He had never lost interest in Blaine since that day. “Y’know, maybe when I first saw you my first instinct was to find my way into your pants,” he explained further, “But I knew from the first time I saw you that there was something about you that was more than just superficial.”

Sebastian decided that because he was absolutely ravenous, he would cook up a bunch of different things. There were still leftover food from the party so while Sebastian made eggs and bacon, he helped himself to a slice of cake and other junk foods. “How about you? I know that when I first spoke to you, you were kind of blindsided by my amazingness,” he chuckled at his own smug comment, “but did you fall in love with me? Even though you were already with Kurt?”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine grinned from ear to ear when Sebastian told him that he did, in fact, believe in love at first sight. It made him feel that warm and fuzzy feeling start to build up inside of him again. He loved knowing Sebastian, he loved being the one to know him inside and out. Blaine knew that outside of the other’s family, he was the only one to know him- he might’ve even known him better than his family. With an adoring look on his face, he watched Sebastian’s every move, giggling softly at his smug statement. “You know,” He shook his head, his gaze falling to his feet for a moment before it wen back to Sebastian, the smile still on his face. “As hard as I tried to be the model boyfriend, I-” He chuckled, shaking his head. “I fell so hard for you that day we met.” Blaine remembered the moment he stepped into that room at Dalton that day just as the Warblers were beginning to sing. He remembered the new guy catching his eye right away and he didn’t look away throughout the entire performance, something about the way Sebastian looked at him made everything inside of him shift and it was like everything in the universe suddenly made sense and all of his senses, mutant and human, screamed at him that he was the one. But he was an idiot who didn’t listen.

“I was crazy about you from that day. I don’t know what was wrong with me.” He bit his lip, letting out a sigh as he hopped off the counter. “I’m just glad I wised up and finally got my man.” Blaine said as he slipped his arms around Sebastian’s waist from behind as the taller cooked, pressing his cheek against his back to hug him. “Mmm, I love you.”

By the time the food was ready Blaine was more than ready to eat, that is if Sebastian would leave anything for him. He noticed the other’s appetite was still as ravenous as ever-- even more so. He never understood how Sebastian could eat so much and still look the way he did. He even looked better than he used to. While they were eating Blaine flirted with Sebastian, staying as close to him as possible. He would feed him bites of food between soft kisses here and there as they continued to talk about their days at Dalton. When they were finally finished with the food, Blaine leaning his head against his hand, running his fingertips slowly up and down Sebastian’s arm. “So, you know, that stuff we did earlier tonight? When we were naked in your bed? That was fun, yeah?” He smirked before letting his nose crinkle. “Wanna do it again?”

Sebastian Smythe:

It gave Sebastian a satisfaction that tasted so good in knowing that he managed to make his then-crush, now-boyfriend fall for him even though he was already in a relationship. Though it proved to be a struggle to entice and persuade Blaine to be at his side, in the end it was all worth it. He liked the way Blaine claimed him as “his man”. It gave Sebastian the impression that he belonged somewhere permanent, regardless of where he went. “I love you too, killer.” Sebastian hummed happily, savoring in the way it felt to have Blaine so close to him.

The food Sebastian made for them wasn’t nearly enough to satisfy his appetite so he was thankful for the leftover cake. It was nice to cook together and eat together at the table; it was a nice glimpse into the future domesticity of their relationship. Sebastian made a mental note to take Blaine out to an honest-to-god date-- different than their usual weekly dinners. He expressed to his boyfriend that now they were dating, Sebastian wanted to do especially boyfriend-type things such as a classic dinner date at a fancy restaurant.

Sebastian was just wiping off the crumbs from the corner of his lip with a napkin when he felt Blaine’s fingers skirting up and down his arm. After having had his fill of food, the prospect of more sex sounded more than appealing to Sebastian. “Fuck. Yes.” He took Blaine’s hand in his own and rushed off to the bedroom. Clothes went flying and by the time they were finished, they were both a sweaty, sticky mess. The bedsheets would need to be washed after the comforter and Sebastian didn't want to move after an especially powerful orgasm. He could definitely get used to sex with Blaine any and every night. Heck, it didn't even have to be night; he could see himself enjoying a little afternoon delight or quickie blowjob before leaving for work. Sex with Blaine was quickly becoming Sebastian's new drug.

By the time they'd had as much sex as possible stuffed into one night, a dull light was beginning to filter into the room through the translucent curtains. “Fuck, it's morning already?” Sebastian whined, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He turned in bed to caress Blaine's side and press gentle kisses to his naked body. “I wanted to go for another round before breakfast.” Though he was physically spent and probably couldn't even get it up right now, Sebastian was ambitious and longed for a day where he could do nothing but eat, sleep, and fuck his boyfriend. They could spend the whole day having sex and Sebastian wouldn't complain about a damned thing.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine giggled as Sebastian took his hand and the two ran up stairs to lock themselves away in Sebastian's room, tearing off each others’ clothes and getting wrapped up together again until the were both panting and sweating, groaning each other's name in ecstasy. Sex with Sebastian was definitely the best sex he had ever had in his life and the feelings were unlike anything he had felt. The burning, aching sensation that lit his stomach with fire when they would kiss was enough to make him crave it  like a raging addict. To have such a lustful need for someone while simultaneously feeling those feelings of being so deeply in love with him- there were no words to describe it. It was like a trembling burst of bright colors inside of him every time they touched.

Once again the time had gone unnoticed as they stayed wrapped up in their own little world and before they knew it he sun was up and it was time to pack up and get ready for breakfast with Sebastian’s family. After spending a fair amount of the morning with the Smythe’s, letting them know of their newly developed relationship, to which they were delighted to hear. Blaine even took a few moments to speak with Sebastian’s father regarding his divorce with Kurt, getting some free advice that he was forever grateful for. After they said their goodbyes, they headed to the other side of Westerville to meet up with Blaine’s parents for lunch. The Anderson’s were extremely happy to see their son and Sebastian, happy to hear of their relationship although they were sorry to hear of Blaine’s impending divorce.

The Anderson’s were very welcoming to Sebastian and they didn’t hide their relief to hear that Kurt would not be returning to their home. Blaine had never known how much his parents didn’t approve of the man until that day and he was slightly amused.

He was sad to say goodbye to his parents, making them promise to visit sooner rather than later before they tiredly made their way to the airport to catch their flight home.

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All About Budweiser Alcohol Content and Calories Alcohol / January 18, 2020

In any conversation about American beer, the name of Budweiser is bound to come up.Budweiser stands out among the best-selling beers across the United States.

What’s Budweiser Beer’s Alcohol Content?

Budweiser beer’s alcohol content differs from the drink.

Many people

Many people prefer having Budweiser while at a get-together or party.

Unfortunately, they have little or no knowledge at all about Budweiser’s alcohol volume, known simply as ABV.

1.Regular Budweiser Beer

A regular beer has about five percent alcohol, while its various variants have varying levels of alcohol.

2. budweiser beer Light

Budweiser Light has a 4.2 percent alcohol content.

3. Budweiser Ice Light

Bud Ice Light has 4.1 percent alcohol.

4. Bud Ice

Bud Ice has a 5.5 percent alcohol content.

5. Budweiser Select 55

Another variant of Budweiser is the popular Budweiser Select 55, which is brewed with strong malts as well as a mix of household and imported hopping.

It comes in a light golden color and smells of inconspicuous hopping and toasted malt.

You can rightly consider it as a light version of beer because of its low alcohol content of just 2.8 percent. This is less than all the other beers.

Other than its low alcohol content, Budweiser Select 55’s low calories make the beer quite an interesting topic.

Like the names suggests, the beer has just 55 calories, which is way lower than other beers.

How Many Calories Does a Budweiser Beer Have?

Like all other beers, Budweiser has calories. With this in mind, you can plan on the amount of beer you want to consume.

1.Budweiser Beer

In terms of calories, Budweiser beer can be considered among the heaviest in the market. It has 145 calories, which is quite high by any standards as far as beer is concerned.

2. Budweiser Can

The 355-milliliter can of Budweiser beer contains 147 calories. It’s worth noting that an increase in the volume of alcohol also increases in the amount of calories. That’s why a 500-milliliter can of the beer contains 207 calories.

3. Budweiser Light

Budweiser Light, popularly referred to as Bud Light, is a common pick among beer fans because it’s light, just like the name suggests. If you’re a fan of Bud Light, then the good news is that just 110 calories in a 12-ounce serving. It’s particularly popular among those who are keen on their fitness but still want to party. With its low calories, you’re not likely to put on extra weight even when you consume it regularly.

Calories in a 12 oz. Serving of Budweiser

The 12 oz. serving is the most requested by people who want to go out, relax, and chill. As a beer consumer, do you ever stop to think about the number of calories your favorite beer contains? Chances are you never. But did you know when you drink hastily without caring about your beer’s calorie content might, you might end up adding weight?

It’s important to know that a 12 oz. serving of Budweiser contains 145 calories. If you happen to be among those who prefer ordering many rounds of the beer, then you want to calculate the total number of calories you’re consuming. You might also want to take steps towards limiting your alcohol consumption.

Calories in a Bottle of Budweiser Beer

If you’re a regular consumer of Budweiser beer, then you probably know that it comes in two bottle sizes: 330 milliliters and 500 milliliters. The 330-milliliter bottle contains 136 calories while the 500-milliliter one has 207 calories. This is quite a big difference.

The Bottom Line

The perception that if you quit drinking Budweiser, you’ll stay healthy is a myth. All you have to do is to plan your drinking such that it does not leave a negative impact on your weight or health. You want to always ensure that you know about Budweiser’s alcohol content. This will help you know how much alcohol you consume regardless of the variant you pick. In addition, this knowledge will ensure you consume the right quantity of alcohol that won’t have any adverse effects on you.

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The last thing anyone wants when he gets home from a day’s work is a watered down beer.

You want to settle down with a nice, crisp cold one to let off some steam.

But three separate lawsuits filed in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and San Francisco contend AB InBev’s Anheuser-Busch Cos. add extra water to their finished product — 11 brands in all — to stretch the quantity of alcohol the company can supply, Bloomberg’s Sophia Pearson reports.

What Is the Alcohol Content of Popular Beers?

So, the beers are being sold at a lower alcohol content than advertised, which are the main thrust of the lawsuits, each of which seek damages over $5 million.

In San Diego, beer isn’t just a drink, it’s a lifestyle. With over 120 breweries, we’re often referred to as “the craft beer capital of America.” Whether you’re rocking out at a concert, catching a ball game, or lighting up the grill on a sunny Sunday afternoon, it’s likely someone will ask you, “Can I get you a cold one?”

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Budweiser has an abv (alcohol by volume) of 5%, Bud Light is hovering at about 4%. This is why some people claim Bud gives them a headache, they are consuming 25% more alcohol.

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Abusing Whipits and How it Can Lead to Death

Abusing Whipits and How it Can Lead to Death

Introduction of Whipits aka Whippets or Whippits

You know that canister of whipped cream in the fridge? Well, that is a health risk—not the whipped cream itself (unless you are watching your calories), of course, but it is the nitrous oxide booster that turns the contents into whipped cream that can cause serious harm to a young person hell bent on experiencing “whip-its.”  Whip-its is just another variation of the dangerous inhalant craze among kids and teens, and understanding how they are abusing whip its can arm parents to be on the look out so they can take action.

It isn’t just teens who are in on this bizarre recreational drug experience.  Actress Demi Moore was hospitalized at age 50 due to binging on nitrous oxide from industrial grade whipped cream chargers.

In the dental profession where nitrous is commonly used to aid patients during dental procedures, nitrous has been misused for centuries. In fact, dental associations have had to create treatment programs for dentists and hygienists who ended up addicted to the gas. Nitrous oxide abuse is also common among anesthesiologists.

As fringe as the practice of whip-it abuse may seem, more than 12 million Americans have fessed up to trying it, according to statistics reported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Abusing nitrous oxide, whether is via a whipped cream canister, a booster, a helium tank, or a balloon, is a silly and potentially deadly, practice.

About WhipIts and Nitrous Oxide Abuse

The name “whip its” –also whippets or whippits—refers to getting high from sucking the nitrous oxide out of whipped cream canisters. The euphoric high and a sense of floating that results is caused by a loss of oxygen to the brain.

The broader use of the term, whip its, refers to any form of nitrous oxide abuse, including inhaling straight from the canisters of nitrous for filling helium balloons or the small nitrous whipped cream chargers used in restaurants.  Also called “hippie crack,” “laughing gas,” “ballooning,” “noz,” and “chargers,” whip its are readily available at raves, dance clubs, rock concerts, and parties in balloon form.

Nitrous oxide is a colorless, non-flammable gas that has a sweet scent. It is used as an analgesic during medical procedures, such as dentistry or outpatient surgeries.  Because the nitrous oxide canisters are legal to purchase for the legitimate purposes of blowing up balloons for a party, the gas is readily available.  Likewise, any dairy case will offer a selection of whipped cream products.  The individual abuses them in various ways, including:

Inhaling the gas rapidly from a canister or charger, sometimes punctured and vapors inhaled through the nose

Sucking the gas out of a whipped cream canister before shaking the product. The nitrous oxide functions as a propellant to push the whipped cream out of the can

Sucking the gas from a balloon

Inhaling the gas with a bag over the head

Just like any other recreational drug of abuse, the more someone uses whip it’s the more likely they will develop a tolerance to the effects. As tolerance builds, someone may go from using one canister to 12 to 40 in a given day. Nitrous is not physically addicting, however, so there are not any withdrawal symptoms. But over time, the substance can cause serious health effects.

Health Dangers of Abusing Whipits

The “high” experienced by inhaling nitrous oxide is very brief, literally lasting only three minutes. For this reason, individuals desiring to produce a longer last effect will repeat the process of inhaling the vapors multiple times. The high is described as producing sensations of euphoria, lightheadedness, feeling uninhibited, and experiencing hallucinations. However, there are possible adverse effects to abusing nitrous oxide that include dizziness, loss of motor functions, dissociative effects, loss of inhibitions, and loss of consciousness.

Inhaling nitrous is extremely dangerous. An article published in Practical Neurology, “Whippits, nitrous oxide and the dangers of legal highs,” highlights three patient studies. These patients had used either straight nitrous oxide or whipped cream canisters seeking a recreational high, resulting in significant neurological disabilities.

Unlike its use in the medical or dental field where oxygen is added, straight nitrous oxide can cause serious health dangers. These dangers include:

Accidents due to dizziness and lack of coordination that results

Headache

Hearing loss

Freeze facial tissue

Slowed body movement

Slurred speech

Brain damage

Heart damage

Neurological damage

Liver damage

Lung damage

Limb spasms

Bone marrow damage

Spinal cord degeneration

Hypoxia, deprivation of oxygen to brain and bodily tissues and sometimes fatal

Vitamin B12 deficiency that can lead to subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord, leaving the user with permanent nerve damage, causing stiff limbs, weakness, tingly hands, and a sense of grogginess

Seizures

Cardiac arrest

Coma

Inhaling own vomit leading to death (suffocation)

The condition called Sudden Sniffing Death can occur after just one use of a highly concentrated use of the gas, often with a bag over their head or a mask. This can cause the heart to stop within moments, leading to death.

Inhalant Abuse Facts

The inhalant category of recreational drug abuse is experiencing a new wave of popularity. Using common household products makes the practice on inhalant abuse one that impacts kids and teens primarily.  Adolescents seeking high-risk behaviors that are typically fueled by teens on YouTube videos may be drawn in on a dare or simply out of curiosity. Often, these teens are not informed about the dangers that inhalants pose to their health and wellbeing.

Of all the inhalants being abused, the nitrous oxide category is the most popular. Other inhalants of abuse include Dust-Off, Freon, glue, spray paints, gasoline, lighter fluid, vegetable oil sprays, felt-tip marker fluid, paint thinner, butane lighters, and leather cleaner.

Treatment for Nitrous or Whippits Abuse

When someone has acquired a habit of using whip its drug or nitrous oxide they are placing their health at serious risk. What may seem to be a fairly harmless recreational high can pose devastating health risks, many of them permanent. In some instances, nitrous abuse can even result in death.

Depending on the degree of whip-it abuse, the individual will benefit from either an outpatient or residential addiction treatment program to help them overcome the psychological addiction to this dangerous substance.

Addiction is always related to a need to escape one’s reality, to exchange reality for an altered reality. A treatment programs can guide the person toward understanding what underlying issue or issues may be driving the repeated use of whip its, to discover why they feel the need to escape their personal reality.

Addiction Treatment for Whipits aka Whippits

Outpatient treatment programs are the most appropriate for someone with a problem with nitrous, unless there are other substance use disorders resulting in a poly-drug addiction. If not, an outpatient program is probably going to provide the appropriate level of care.

During outpatient treatment the individual will participate in a specified number of hours engaging in therapeutic activities. Outpatient rehab allows the individual to remain at home outside of treatment hours, providing the flexibility to continue to attend school or work. Treatment is available in various intensities, depending on the severity of the addiction.

Residential treatment programs are appropriate for those with a more serious whip it addiction, or for individuals who have a poly-drug addiction. A residential program provides housing for an extended stay at the treatment center. There will be round the clock support available, and a full schedule of daily therapeutic activities.

Addiction treatment generally includes the following treatment elements:

Individual therapy

Using evidence-based models, the psychotherapist will assist the individual in making important chances in thought and behavior patterns that have resulted in a persistent addiction cycle.

Group therapy

Group counseling allows others also in treatment to share their personal experiences. Participants learn from each other, as well as form a trust bond that leads to the important peer support piece of treatment.

Family-focused therapy

Family groups help improve the family dynamic, offer effect communication skills, and provide a forum that allows for honest sharing between family members.

Addiction education

Rehabs offer classes to help clients learn more about how substances of abuse can impact their brain functioning and general health. The classes also teach important recovery skills.

Holistic therapies

The mind-body connection is strengthened using adjunctive holistic activities, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, journaling, and art therapy.

Whipits Abuse and Addiction Treatment Programs

The Treatment Specialist is a resource center for individuals or their loved ones who are in need of addiction or mental health treatment.  Abusing Whip its can have devastating long-term effects.  The Treatment Specialist’s free service can connect you to the best treatment program for your or your teens unique needs and preferences.

By addressing the tendency toward addictive or compulsive behaviors head on, important changes can be made before there are serious health or emotional consequences.  Parents who suspect their teen might be engaging in inhalant abuse or abusing whip its should contact The Treatment Specialist today at (866) 644-7911.

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The Whoosh Effect – Losing Fat Before Losing Weight

The Whoosh Effect – Losing Fat Before Losing Weight

The “whoosh effect” describes an interesting hypothesis about a delay between actual fat loss…

…and when we OBSERVE that fat loss.

It’s a lot like gazing into the night sky looking at the stars.

The light was “released” from those stars a long time ago, but we don’t experience that event until the light reaches us.

Millions or even billions of years later.

When I was 16, stargazing involved listening to The Cure and sharing a clove cigarette with Rhonda (we may or may not have held hands).

The song “Close to Me” would come on…

I’d look at Rhonda and tell her about how insignificant we were in this massive universe.

My Astronomy Game was strong back then!

How could she possibly resist?

I should stop with the Rhonda references.

I just find it funny to talk about her 30+ years later.

We only dated for 10 weeks.

10 weeks of teen romance that felt like a supernova explosion.

(Don’t be jealous.)

I’ll discuss the whoosh effect in great detail after a music break.

The music selection for this post is my favorite creative music mashups I’ve found on Youtube.

(This makes me so happy. It almost seems like Trent Reznor is singing a duet with Carly. How could something be wrong when it feels so right?)

Fully understanding the whoosh effect will help you avoid a lot of frustration when you are trying to get lean.

I first read about this almost 10 years ago.

What is the Whoosh Effect and How Does it Affect Weight Loss?

I give credit to Lyle McDonald.

I could be wrong, but I believe he is the one who came up with the HYPOTHESIS of the “whoosh effect”.

Here’s a link to his original article.

Of Whooshes and Squishy Fat

An excerpt from that article:

Back during my college days, one of my professors threw out the idea that after fat cells had been emptied of stored triglyceride, they would temporarily refill with water (glycerol attracts water, which might be part of the mechanism).

So there would be no immediate change in size, body weight or appearance. Then, after some time frame, the water would get dropped, the fat cells would shrink.

A weird way of looking at it might be that the fat loss suddenly becomes ‘apparent’. That is, the fat was emptied and burned off days or weeks ago but until the water is dropped, nothing appears to have happened.

I have absolutely experienced what he describes here, as have countless people I’ve trained over the years.

(This is a true mashup masterpiece. Stevie Wonder’s vocals fit perfectly with The Clash. This vintage video is hilarious too. The dance moves and clapping is all perfect.)

What I like about Lyle’s article?

He points out that he has been looking for scientific research to back this for 20 years, but still hasn’t come across a study that fully explains this idea of rapid water release from fat cells.

His hypothesis makes a lot of sense to me.

Your Fat Will Begin to Look a Little Lumpy and Feel Squishy

If you are in a calorie deficit, working out regularly and still not losing weight?

It is possible that you have lost body fat, but it simply has been replaced by water.

When this happens?

Your problem areas will have softer, squishy fat feel and sometimes even a slightly lumpy appearance.

BUT

Your weight on the scale will be the same.

You have lost fat…

…but won’t observe that fat loss until the water is released.

(This one primarily just uses the guitars from Iron Man, but still funny. It fits surprisingly well with this particular Taylor Swift song.)

Lyle believes fat cells fill with water after they release fat, in order to stay their same size.

It’s an efficiency thing.

When your body stores fat, it is easier to store that fat in a fat cell that is already expanded (from water in this case).

Remember…

Your body wants to store excess calories as fat as easily as possible.

It’s better for survival.

It doesn’t understand that Body Glove zipper swimsuits from the 80’s are making a strong comeback.

…and storing fat is messing with your swimsuit dreams.

Ladies, please make these swimsuits a thing again (big fan).

Your fat cells will basically hold onto this water until it doesn’t seem likely that you will be storing fat again soon.

(Two legendary dance songs released 25 years apart. I like them mixed together much more than listening to either separately.)

So when does this water get released?

Here are some things that can possibly trigger the release of that stored water.

How to Trigger the Whoosh Effect

So you have squishy fat and whoosh effect symptoms.

AND

Veronica and Tammy are throwing a pool party.

“Everyone who is anyone” is going to be there and this party is happening in next week (OMG).

You want to look you best.

How do you force a whoosh?

Lyle has observed that increasing your carbs and lowering the intensity of your training CAN do the trick.

Alcohol can also help, since it is a mild diuretic.

(Here’s a recent article I wrote about alcohol and fitness.)

I’ve noticed that people often look better after a night of higher calories and a few drinks.

The carbs fill up the muscle with glycogen.

(The top comment on Youtube under this video was “Sikh and Destroy”. I can’t improve upon that comment. Too funny.)

We have known this for years…

…but it is possible that the carbs release that stored water from the fat cells too.

This used to frustrate me when consulting models before photo shoots.

They would look WAY better 2-3 days after the shoot.

Sometimes it pays to relax.

What is the Keto Whoosh?

The keto diet whoosh is the same as the regular whoosh effect.

Water is held in the fat cells and released at a certain point, but the keto diet whoosh can be pretty substantial.

One of the things that can trigger the whoosh effect is eating carbs.

Since carbs are limited when following a ketogenic diet the body may be holding more water in the fat cells than following a normal diet.

Here’s how to bring on the whoosh effect if you are following a keto diet plan?

Simply have a cheat meal or cheat day once every 3-4 weeks, where you include carbs.

Yes…

It will take a while to get back into ketosis.

But…

Your body should release water from the fat cells and you will look lean.

Is the Whoosh Effect Real?

Remember…

This hypothesis hasn’t been proven by research (yet).

Many of us believe Lyle is correct and that the whoosh effect science is solid.

The main takeaway is that it is possible that you are losing fat and simply haven’t observed it yet.

Most likely your diet is working.

You just need to be patient to see the results.

(I love Nine Inch Nails mixed with trendy pop music. These songs don’t mix quite as smoothly as that first video I put in this post, but these videos are great together.)

Those fat cells are sitting there partially full of water.

They just want you to relax and order a large beer and a plate of nachos.

Okay, maybe that isn’t entirely accurate. Just don’t freak out if you are putting in a decent amount of effort to get lean, but haven’t noticed any changes.

This happens to everyone.

Well, probably not Rhonda.

…but you get the idea.

Cheers,

-Rusty Moore

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