#miss clara you’re amazing

[womenwoso]

Thank you so much for the kind words on my last fic. It's really appreciated. Thank you to @helen-with-an-a for being amazing and proofreading. Hope you enjoy and requests are open. Please send in ideas.

Hard questions

Mapí León was perched on the edge of the sofa, her eyes showing her exhaustion after a long day of practice. Fresh from a shower, her damp hair was wrapped in a towel when Clara burst into the room, her little face beaming with excitement.

“Mamí!” Clara exclaimed, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm. “I saw a picture of you in your Spain jersey at school today! You looked so happy, like me when I play football with you and all my tias. When do I get to play with them again? Why don’t you play for Spain anymore, do you not love Spain?

Mapí paused, Clara was in the stage of asking questions constantly, but this question hung in the air like a heavy cloud. She had anticipated this moment. Clara was getting old enough to ask tough questions—ones that carried a lot of history, choices, and feelings that Mapí had kept to herself but she hadn’t expected this question just yet.

For a brief moment, Mapí was silent, just gazing at her daughter, who was looking back at her with wide, innocent eyes, eager for a response.

“Clara, honey,” Mapí began gently, pulling her onto her lap, “It’s not that I don’t love playing for Spain anymore. I’ve always loved it. I still do.”

Clara tilted her head, clearly puzzled. “Then why don’t you play with my tias? You’re the best player! Tia Ale plays for Spain, so does Aita, Patri, Jana and Irene. All the girls play for a country there's a lot of countries more than just Spain. It's so cool. ”

Mapí let out a soft laugh, gently pushing a lock of hair away from Clara’s forehead. “You know, being the best doesn’t always cut it. Football is more than just skills—it’s about the teammates, the environment, and how you feel … on the inside.”

Clara looked puzzled, her little brain trying to process the information. “But … but you’re amazing, Mamí! You helped Spain win! Why wouldn’t they want you anymore?”

Mapí felt a weight in her chest. She had kept the real reasons for stepping back from the national team to herself, not wanting to overwhelm Clara with the complicated details. But now, her daughter deserved honesty, even if it was tough to share.

“Sometimes, Clara,” Mapí said, her voice thick with feeling, “sometimes the people in charge don’t treat you the way you should be treated. They don’t do their jobs properly and might end up hurting people. They might not recognise your worth. And when you feel that way for too long, it gets hard to keep going. When something like that happens, iIt hurts. And when something hurts, you have to think about what’s best for you.”

Clara paused, clearly processing everything. Mapí could see the little gears working in her brain. “So... you left … because they were … mean? … to you?”

Mapí gazed into her daughter’s eyes, so similar to her own, feeling a pang in her heart. “Sí carino, something like that. But it’s not just about being nice. It’s about feeling valued and … and being respected. Football is all about teamwork, but it is also based on trust and support. When those things are missing, it gets really tough to keep playing.”

Clara seemed to ponder this for a while, a little crinkle forming in her brow. Finally, she asked, “Are you going to go back?”

Mapí offered a gentle smile, a blend of sadness and hope shining in her eyes. “I’m not sure, nena. Sometimes, people need a little time to heal before they can return to something and sometimes you have to step away so the changes that need to be made can happen. Right now, I’m focusing on Barça and making sure I’m in a good place, where I can be the best version of myself …  the best Mamí I can be for you. I can’t promise I’ll ever play for Spain again, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love the game or my country. I do. Always.”

Clara looked up at her mom, her tiny hands resting on Mapí’s arm. “I want you to play for Spain again. I want to see you in the jersey.”

Mapí’s heart warmed, her daughter’s words reminding her of the love that kept her going every day. “Maybe one day, pequeña. Maybe one day.”

The room fell silent for a moment, the heaviness of their talk hanging in the air. Mapi realised that Clara didn’t grasp everything completely, but she could see the love and hope shining in her daughter’s eyes. And honestly, that was enough for now.

With a gentle kiss on Clara’s forehead, Mapí pulled her in for a tight hug. “No matter what happens, you’ll always be my biggest supporter. That’s what really counts.”

Clara beamed, resting her head on her mom’s shoulder. “I’ll always cheer for you, Mamí. Forever.”

[crexmpuffff]

AKUDOL?!

Asmodeus Alice x reader

summary ☆ Just azz with a akudol reader:3

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At first, Asmodeus doesn’t pay much attention to you. You’re just another classmate, someone he sees during lessons, but he doesn’t feel the need to interact with you. He’s more focused on his studies and, of course, Iruma.

It isn’t until he tags along with Iruma and Clara to one of your performances that Asmodeus realizes who you really are. When you step onto the stage as one of the top performers, Asmodeus is completely caught off guard. His eyes widen as he watches you perform.

After seeing you as an Akudol, something changes in him. Suddenly, you’re not just his classmate—you’re someone amazing, someone with talent that he never noticed before. He starts thinking about how he never really paid attention to you in class.

From that moment on, Asmodeus can’t help but notice you. In class, his eyes keep drifting to you, wondering how he missed the fact that you were so popular in the netherworld. He tries to act like he’s still indifferent, but inside, he’s curious.

He starts showing up at every Akudol event you’re part of, trying to be subtle but failing miserably. He watches your performances with an intense focus, and when you make eye contact during a show, his heart skips a beat.

Back in class, Asmodeus begins offering to help you with little things—like studying or magic practice—hoping to get closer to you. He doesn’t mention your Akudol status, trying to play it cool, but it’s obvious he’s trying harder to be around you.

He also blushes whenever you compliment him, even if it’s something simple like, “You’re really good at magic.” He tries to stay composed but always ends up stuttering a quick thank you.

When other demons in school start fangirling/fanboying over you, Asmodeus gets a bit jealous. He won’t admit it, but hearing them talk about how much they admire you makes him want to be the one who’s closest to you.

Asmodeus starts doing things just to make you smile. Whether it’s using his magic to make a situation easier for you or offering to walk you to your next class, he’s clearly trying to impress you without saying it.

He gets a little flustered when you catch him staring or when you thank him for his help. He’s not used to being nervous around anyone, but something about you—especially knowing you’re admired by so many—makes him act a bit differently.

Sometimes gets lost in thought during class, staring at you while you take notes. He snaps out of it only when the teacher calls on him, flustered and embarrassed that he was caught daydreaming lolll.

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𖦹 please do not translate, repost, steal, or copy my work.

[youranemicvampire]

My favorite shows and movies that i've watched in 2023

Barbie (2023)

Always been a sucker for great production and costume design. Feminism aside, it’s so fun and smart with all the references. I just don’t like the Ken hype. He’s fun, sure, but a lot of fans are missing the point or just proving the message of the story.

Bottoms (2023)

Need more lesbian chaos as a comedy fan. Sapphic softcore is ok of course, but you know, there should be a variety of WLW cinema. Perfect also for the Y2K nostalgia. ‘Bring It On’ fan here!

Nocebo (2022)

I actually watched it last year, but it was too late to be on my 2022 list. Underrated political-horror film. Underrated cast! It should’ve had the same hype with Parasite and Triangle of Sadness. For me, it was simple and well-written. The structure of the story was smart but easy to absorb.

About Us But Not About Us (2022)

The first and last single-location film that I watched was Kisaragi (2007) and I’ve been waiting for something like that since then. One of the most important things i look for a media is the script so i really enjoyed it especially when they switched characters. Very intriguing.

The Little Mermaid (2023)

Been waiting for this since 2019! I’ve been a fan of Halle Bailey since that announcement. I rarely watch things on the cinema, but it’s something i couldn’t miss. Beautiful, pure and magical. Perfect casting and amazing chemistry!

Si Chedeng At Si Apple (2017)

Another chaotic lesbian film, but make it Filipino! It was funny and bloooody just like Bottoms so if you liked it then you should try this one. Not a spoiler, but part of the plot: That lady in yellow killed her abusive husband.

Maria Clara At Ibarra (2022)

I haven’t finished it yet! But i would recommend it! Brought back my trust and love for Filipino series. If you are not Filipino, it’s a good way to learn our history. Fun, written with passion + great set and costume design.

Mga Lihim Ni Urduja (2023)

After Maria Clara at Ibarra, i became more interested in Filipino series especially with historical fiction. This one is so underrated and empowering! Has the prettiest and hottest cast tbh and a queer undertone *wink*

Betcin (2021)

I have to say that this is the best Filo GL/WLW so far. It has an actual interesting story and interesting characters. Both leads are toxic AF, but it was sooooo entertaining. Top tier chemistry. Top tier acting!

Swarm (2023)

As a Beyhive, i don’t really like how they chose us coz there are more crazy fandoms out there, but still watched and finished it because of Dominique Fishback. SHE IS AMAZING. She deserves awards for this portrayal alone.

Ang Babae Sa Septik Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (2011)

Another mockumentary that is to die (of laughter) for! I’ve always wanted to finish the trilogy, but i started with this because of history. Frustratingly funny. I don’t know if i would root for her or not lmao 

The ultimatum: Queer love (2023)

I admit, watching reality shows is my guilty pleasure so imagine my excitement when it’s full of queer women??? The dramaaaa lmao i need more seasons of just sapphics. It’s also a cool and chaotic concept tho. I thought it was just a normal dating show at first. 

Physical 100 (2023)

This is my kind of reality show! I hope it will have multiple versions from different countries. The best thing about it is how fitness is really measured by getting competitors from different backgroundsand giving them different challenges. 

Rookie (2023)

The most anticipated movie of the Filipino sapphics! And if you’re a volleyball fan? I’m sure this would be automatically on your list. It’s just so cute and wholesome. 

Ladies First: A story of women in Hip Hop (2023)

Must watch! Not only for the history of the rap girlies, but to trace back the struggles they faced and are still facing. You might discover talented women to stan in your music or lyrical style too.

[marcmarcmomarc]

Miraculous

Chapter 23: Welcome Back

MARINETTE: (SINGING) There’s a house for everyone But I guess that’s not quite true There won’t be one for me now Or for you, or you, or you

LILA: I can’t believe it’s over And I will get my way

MR. KUBDEL: Even dreamers have to wake up

JALIL: Guess today will be the…

(Marinette spots a hammer on the ground. She picks it up with her remaining arm.)

MARINETTE: Show ‘em who you are

(Adrien picks up a saw.)

ADRIEN: Show ‘em that you’re strong

MARINETTE AND ADRIEN: Show ‘em that you know Where you belong

(The civilians, reaction crew, and Crossover Characters pick up construction tools.)

JEAN: Open every door

WAYHEM: Own your destiny

MARINETTE: Look down deep in your heart And believe in the you that you seek

MARINETTE AND ADRIEN: And become what you are And you’ll set yourself free

(Everyone beams happily. “Many months later.” At a gathering, Mayor André and Audrey stand together.)

ANDRÉ BOURGEOIS: People of Paris, I’m proud to announce the grand re-opening of your beloved city!

(Audrey cuts the ribbon. All over the city, the civilians, reaction crew, and Crossover Characters finish construction. Marinette has a prosthetic arm to replace the one she chopped off.)

MARINETTE: Soon us heroes Are hanging with our biggest fans

(The 86th Floor crew wear their Miraculous cosplays.)

THE 86TH FLOOR: And we biggest fans have learned Not to be such stans

TIKKI: But we’re not truly perfect So what?

(On the streets, Théo gives a rickshaw ride to Luna and Sam.)

CLARA NIGHTINGALE: Let’s go!

THÉO: It just couldn’t be better

AURORE: A new portal is permanently open wide

MIREILLE: You can go and make new friends On the other side

MS. MENDELEIEV: Then come back When it’s time to hit the sack

FRED: Life just couldn’t be better

AUDREY: Don’t sweat, don’t sweat, don’t worry, don’t fear Stop the presses, the critic’s here But this old gal has learned something new Being kind feels so good, it’s true

MOMO: See, kindness is different

BETH: Kindness is fun

MIRANDA: It’s better to be united with everyone So face it

BETH: Embrace it

MOMO: Follow your bliss

AUDREY: It doesn’t get better than this

(All over the city, Crossover Characters help finish construction, and Crossover Characters hang out with the Miraculous characters with shared interests.)

ALL: Yes, it’s a mixed up life in our inside out world But it all couldn’t be any clearer We may be pinstriped, checkered, or polka-dot swirled But we love what we see in the mirror And it’s a nonstop blast of awesome unity It’s amazing, you bet, but there’s something much better So amazing, and yet, it gets even much better There’s one thing, there’s one thing that’s better

(At the Trocadéro, Marinette, Adrien, Alya, Nino, Chloé, and their kwamis eye a statue of them together, similar to the statue from “Copycat”.)

NINO: Wow.

TIKKI: Look at that.

ADRIEN: They still made me shorter than you, Marinette.

CHLOÉ: You know, back when I was a snob, this would have really stroked my ego.

ALYA: Ah, forget about that.

ADRIEN: You know what we should do? Let’s go to Marinette’s house.

MARINETTE: Why there?

(Later, they turn at the bridge in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral.)

MARINETTE: I mean, we could head down to anyone’s house that’s actually finished, you know? Your house, Alya’s, Chloé’s new house...

ADRIEN: True, but then you’d miss this.

(Marinette looks ahead.)

MARINETTE: What the...

(As Alya, Nino, Adrien, Chloé, and a lost-in-shock Marinette approach, workers put the final touches on a refurbished house. It’s Tom and Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie rebuilt and painted like Ladybug. The Miraculous holders walk through a crowd in front of the house. Marinette looks at the tender smiles on her supporters, who edge back to clear a path for her.)

ANDRÉ BOURGEOIS: Marinette Dupain-Cheng, welcome back to Paris.

ADRIEN: Let’s hear it for Marinette Dupain-Cheng!

(The crowd of people erupt into cheering.)

(As Marinette approaches, her eyes go wide and her jaw drops. She turns around to face her supporters, her cheeks reddening.)

(At the front of the people are Chloé, Adrien, Nino, Alya, and the gang. Alya records for the Labyblog, and Sabine fans her eyes with her hands.)

MARINETTE: How did you guys find the time to pull this off? This is why I stayed at Luna-TK’s house, isn’t it?

LUNA-TK: Absolutely.

MARINETTE: There are so many people to thank. My old friends, who put in a lot of effort to get me back. My new friends, who protected me from danger, and stuck my old friends in a cage and abused them.

(The Minions chuckle nervously.)

MARINETTE: But if all of you guys really went through all of this just for me, then what is there to be mad about now?

ADRIEN: (SINGING) Busy few days Stopped a tyranny and kept our town from dying

NINO: We found a way Everything gets better if you keep on trying

ALYA: A simple soul can be handy When you’re in a crisis

CHLOÉ: Sometimes you need a hero With skills that are priceless

MARINETTE: Hey, there, that’s me Happy just to be here in the world-renowned

ALL: A lovely city

MARINETTE: How I love this town

ALL: A lovely city

MARINETTE: When the sun shines down

ALL: On a beautiful, a pretty Paris day

(Now, Marinette and Adrien lead a precession of people down the street toward the Eiffel Tower.)

MARINETTE: In the world-renowned

ALL: World-renowned

MARINETTE: A lovely city How I love this town

ALL: Love this town

MARINETTE: A lovely city When the sun shines down, the sun shines down When the sun shines down

ALL: Sun shines down, sun shines down Sun shines down

MARINETTE: The sun shines down

ALL: On a beautiful A pretty Paris…

(Luna Kitty, Luna-TK’s cat, approaches.)

ALL: Day

MARINETTE: A pretty Paris

ALL: Day

(The song finishes.)

[bradshawsbaby]

I have three made up fic titles to submit for the ask game, if you’re still playing that, My Sweet Sarah Bee 🥰♥️✨

• “Walkin’ After Midnight” (<- Just ‘cause I love that Patsy Cline song and I’m curious where your amazing brain goes with it 🤭💕)

• “For Sure…Maybe…” (<- Who doesn’t love a little indecision and ambiguity in their fic? 😉🤭)

• “Just Because You’re Clean Don’t Mean You Don’t Miss Me” (<- Listen, “Clean” is one of my very favorite of Ms. Swift’s songs and I think this lyric would be an excellent fic title and that’s about all the reasoning I have behind this one, okay? 🤭😂🤷🏻‍♀️)

*blows you a kiss* muah! 😘💋 Love you, Sis ♥️

Clara! Yours is the last of the requests I have! 😘 What if I told you I was in a real Rhett mood and all of these made-up fics are about him, huh? What then?

Walkin’ After Midnight - You and Rhett have an on-again, off-again relationship. You met on the rodeo circuit, with him being a bull rider and you being a barrel racer. Your affairs are always brief, just as long as you’re on the road together, but each time you have to say goodbye, you find that it breaks your heart just a little bit more.

For Sure…Maybe… - After a one night stand with Rhett, you end up pregnant. You insist that you can handle raising the baby on your own, but Rhett insists on doing right by you. He can definitely handle this. Right?

Just Because You’re Clean Don’t Mean You Don’t Miss Me - You and Rhett were together for years, but you broke it off with him when you realized he was never going to be able to walk away from bull riding and settle down the way you wanted. Being so close to him in your small town became too painful, so you took a job in the city and moved away. When you return for your grandpa’s funeral, however, you can’t help but wonder what life would have looked like if you had stayed.

I’m sorry that these all ended up being mildly angsty 🤭

send me a made-up fic title (no longer accepting requests)

[sarah-dipitous]

Hellsite Nostalgia Tour 2023 Day 198

Sharp Teeth/Hide

“Sharp Teeth”

Plot Description: Garth is in the hospital after mutilating a cow and being hit by a car, but Garth runs away — with a dark secret in tow

Would I Survive the First Five Minutes??: look, if Garth is barely surviving running through the woods, getting shot at, and hit by a car…I don’t know if I have it in me

I forgot that they split up…

Sam…don’t. slap. Garth.

He was HANDCUFFED TO THE BED. HOW DID HE GET UP??

What is this episode??? Garth ran away, stripped down naked, and stole a car. What were you doinggggg???

Dean…why are you lying to Sam again???? You have photos of Garth (not naked…but just boxers. Wouldn’t have taken him for a boxers guy) oof. That’s probably the quickest one of their lies has been found out

Omgggg, Deeeeean stop with this whole “we can’t hunt together because I’m poison” thing. I hope to for that this doesn’t last too much longer

Excuse me?? Does….Garth’s a werewolf now?? And he has a werewolf girlfriend??

MARRIED?!?! He met this girl just after becoming a werewolf and within two months MARRIED HER? They’re…kind of grossly cute together

This is the least cool werewolf pack I’ve ever seen. No one’s even asking anyone where they’ve been, loca

Aww, they cooked the food for Dean. That’s nice

Noooooo, Garrrrrrth. I know you couldn’t know but…don’t bring up Kevinnnn, not to Dean

Wait…the cop is a werewolf TOO?? Uh oh…he’s part of the pack (or was….before Dean threw a silver knife into his chest)

I’m guessing there’s something fishy with Garth’s wife’s stepmother…I think she’s behind the whole dark underbelly of keeping the image of the pack squeaky clean (because this is supernatural and it’s pretty misogynistic)

Oh this is interesting…it’s not a pack, it’s a CULT trying to bring about Ragnarok and also eradicating human beings (whether feeding on or turning them)

Yeah. I knew it wasn’t the reverend who took over this weird group, he was bitten…it has to be his fourth generation werewolf wife whose father was the old reverend

Yeah, this was very predictable. Didn’t know she had a brother who was killed by hunters, but that would make the more recent interest in werewolf dominance more understandable

She really had to get her villain monologue out, ruining any chance she had at pulling off her scheme

Yes, Garth, don’t let Dean think he’s the only one who let Kevin down!! Take some of that weight off his shoulders

I do wish we had gotten just A Kevin and Garth episode (or a Kevin, Mrs Tran, and Garth episode, really)…Garth called Kevin his friend

Please stop pretending that you don’t miss each other.

Dean…I know that’s basically your catch phrase “we’re family” but like…you’ve now betrayed Sam’s trust…probably as badly as he did yours back in season 4

YES, Sam, set that boundary!

“Hide”

Plot Description: something haunts Caliburn House and the Doctor finds himself part of the ghost hunt

It took me just the tiniest bit too long to get the “I’m the doctor” “Doctor what” “if you like” joke

It’s kind of fun that he came here INTENTIONALLY to ghost hunt

Is this just an episode to parallel this ghost hunter dude and his assistant with the Doctor and Clara? Both pairs are flirting so awkwardly, it’s nauseating

I would like to carry a candelabra through an old mansion just ONCE…but no ghosts (my phone tried to autocorrect that to ‘no gojo’ or ‘no ghostfacers’. Brilliant)

You know, just as I was about to say that I was bored, things got interesting, and we’re REALLY digging into these other characters AND the ghost

Omgggg. I hate this. The girls are strictly talking romance while the guys are talking about war and death and guilt….

Oh, Clara. But like….I get where you’re coming from. It IS overwhelming to be able to see the whole life of Earth from the same spot in snippets. Yes, the TARDIS is amazing but…it has the potential to be such an easy way out, such a shortcut for the Doctor instead of taking time. He LITERALLY just takes and takes and takes time, and it feels like he doesn’t care

Well, that certainly isn’t terrifying. You don’t KNOW? You know the ghost you’ve been hunting is actually a time traveler stuck in a pocket dimension but you don’t know the thing she’s running from??

Sure. We’re just going to pop into pocket universes like it’s nothing, now…

I miss when this show was low budget :/

Oh no… he’s stuck there…

My bet’s on the thing being sympathetic. It’s HIDING from the Doctor

Another Clara?? Oh the TARDIS interface thingy. Man, the TARDIS REALLY hates Clara

Please don’t tell me he leaves and Clara gets stuck instead. You can’t do this twice

K. NOT sympathetic, just playing with him

This mansion and its grounds are gorgeous in the daylight

Oh, the monster IS sympathetic I guess?? It was looking for it’s lost love

This episode was really…….weird, and not in the normal cool way

[scu-broncos-in-newzealand]

Life After Study Abroad

Written by Jonathan Terryn, Spring Quarter 2023

I miss New Zealand. I miss the food, the culture, the landscape, the people, and most importantly my friends. I’m writing this in the Mission Garden while wearing my University of Auckland t-shirt. Something about such a profound reminder made me think about how influential study abroad has been on my life at Santa Clara.

The biggest thing I took away from my study abroad experience was maturity. When you’re in a new culture and a new environment you are forced to grow. You run into different ways of thinking, behaving, and seeing the world; so your ideas will be challenged. These challenges however bring new insights.

I learned so much about myself during study abroad. I had to grapple with my identity because it’s never been crystal clear. For the longest time I never had to confront it because people would normally accept my explanation without much of a second thought. But in New Zealand I found that people were more skeptical about my background. I used to think that being Swiss was self-evident. Clearly to some, this wasn’t the case. Hence, I had to learn to be ok with the fact that not everyone was going to agree with me. In addition, I learned about how I was perceived by others because I was constantly interacting with new and interesting people. Gaining this insight into myself allowed me to embrace parts of my identity I’d always tried to stifle. Through this learning experience I was able to gain a newfound sense of confidence.

I’ve taken that confidence and grown it even more at Santa Clara. Every opportunity that comes my way (that I’m interested in) is a chance to learn more about myself and to meet new people. I used to think that Santa Clara was a small university. Although in terms of population it is nowhere near the same size as the University of Auckland, (40,000!) it’s amazing the amount of new people I’ve met through Santa Clara. I’ve been going to a lot of concerts recently (something I dearly missed in New Zealand), and it’s been great to meet so many people passionate about music. I feel much more engaged with life at Santa Clara because going abroad really allowed me to gain perspective.

I know now that studying abroad wasn’t just a wonderful experience that occurred in the past. Study abroad has forever molded me into more of the person I always wanted to be. The unique experience of meeting so many new people, questioning my identity, and overcoming challenges, is something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. To anyone who is doubtful of what the experience will bring, I say launch into it with the force of a rocketship. You never know just what the future will bring.

[theshelbyclan]

4k Celebration: Fanfiction Recommendations!

As promised, now for the best part of my 4k celebration, which are my recommendations for all of you to read! As I mentioned, I’ve only included the fics I’ve read in the last couple of weeks as I was planning this celebration. And I’ve had the pleasure of reading so much amazing work. I tried to narrow this down to 10 fics, but didn’t succeed lol. Please know, that if you’re not mentioned here but I have let you know I loved your work, it’s not because it wasn’t ‘good enough’, everything I’ve commented on I loved, but these really stood out to me. 👏👏👏

The dress she never got to wear (Shelby sis) - @julyzaa​: This one utterly shattered my heart, there was so much angst and it actually made me cry. So, yeah, I’d totally recommend 😂

Funeral (shelby sis) - @zablife​: I loved this one because of the beautiful writing about the war, what it did to Tommy, but also his sister. It was so deep and soft and the sign of a truly talented writer. I’ve read so much of your work this week, Lee, and I was in awe. Almost impossible to pick just one...

Are you a man or monster? (Arthur Shelby) - @the-makingsofgreatness​: True art and written like poetry. These lines were all haunting and such an interesting cross-over, one that works so well. Also, 100 points for that gorgeous moodboard 😍

Lost and found (Tommy shelby x reader) - @pherelesytsia​: the idea of Tommy as a single father attracted me to this story and it’s such an original take, written in a way that made me want to read on and on. The story was very cute and the ending made me feel all warm inside 😊 

War Paint (Tommy x reader) - @runnning-outof-time​: ah, K, I could list all of your stories on here, you’re such a brilliant writer. But I chose this one because I enjoyed every single second of it and I do enjoy a cheater getting punished...

Wishes in the tea leaves (Polly x Clara (OC Shelby sis) - @hb-writes​: It’s no secret you’re one of my favourite writers on here and I adore Clara with all my heart, but the last few weeks I got to re-reading them again and found a few new ones! I loved this little tale with Polly and Clara, absolutely brilliant in every way, especially since I still miss Polly 😢

Greedy Bastard (Tommy x reader) - @celticmelody​: This one made it on here, not just because of the excellent smut (can’t believe this was your first time writing it babes...), but also because of the story. It had me hooked from beginning to end and everything was perfect!

In another world (Grace and Ruby Shelby) - @retromafia​: not the most likely one to choose maybe, but it made me bawl, so it deserves a special spot XD This was fantastically written as always, but check out all of her work, because Lily truly is a talent, as well as a doll ❤️

Love will keep you up all night (Tommy Shelby x reader) - @look-at-the-soul​: pure, domestic, teeth-rotting fluff, and I needed it so much on a hard day, so I love you for writing this one!

Wherefore art thou (Isiah x Shelby sis) - @existenceisfunny​: I needed way more Isiah in my life and then you showed up with these amazing fics! This one was probably my favourite; i loved the interactions, the whole idea of the story and all of the fluff a woman needs!! 

Immoral (Ada Shelby x reader) - @bonniesgoldengirl​: First off, you know I love you and everything you do and write. Ada’s always been my forever crush and this, THIS, was amazing. I’ve read the other one, with a bit more smut in it, about a hundred times, but this one was sweet and everything I could ever want (which is Ada)! 

What a young girl should not know (OC shelby sis) - @lovelyalways​: I love Nelly Shelby’s character so much, she’s so smart, and she fits into the family so well! It’s like she’s always been there. I’ve read all of them, but this one’s good as an introduction 😊

Little love (John Shelby x reader) - @disasterofastory​: I will forever have a soft spot for John, and this one was so hilarious. John is written perfectly, especially when drunk, but this entire story is just so soft!

That was it sweet people, the end of my 4k celebration. I wanted to end with the fic rec list, because I realise full well that none of this would’ve happened without everyone’s support, those mentioned on here and all those others as well: Couldn’t have done this without you. Know that I appreciate and love you all! Much love, Thura 😘

[its-deputy-caleb]

FC6 — Date HC’s

screaming crying sobbing rn I HAVE MISSED WRITING SO MUCH :’) i’ve been so busy atm with assignments but i said fuck it i will procrastinate bc i need some soft FC6 content atm 

also this isn’t a request or one of my bigger projects—it’s just very self indulgent and i didn’t want to rush another work bc im stressed n tired from studying so it’s a very generic hc but pls enjoy it nonetheless <33

Dani Rojas

To say Dani missed spending time with you is an understatement. There’s only so many tanks, helicopters and checkpoints she can destroy before she’s wishing to be back in your presence.

That’s why she doesn’t hesitate to call you, asking you to join her on collecting and returning the Triada relics to their place in Oluwa Cave.

The two of you spend an eerie night in Fort Oro, reading old lore and figuring out puzzles as you search for the relics. Of course, once mirrors start smashing Dani is quick to (heroically) grab your hand and squeeze it tight.

“Coño, just what the fuck is going on in this place— you’re not letting go of my hand, right?”

Dani definitely has her fair share of scares and spooks but when she grapples down the well, landing beside you with a soft ‘omft’ she knows she’s in good hands.

As long as you’re with her, its the best date she could ask for, especially when you reach out and kiss her cheek. It’s there she hopes the darkness of the cave hides her flush because she’s absolutely smitten with you in that moment. 

Clara Garcia 

Clara rarely gets a chance to get off her island, and if she does it’s almost always with a job to do. She’s absolutely beaming at the thought of not only getting to leave without responsibilities but she gets to spend the entire day with her favourite person.

Of course, that excitement drops when she finds you holding horses (graciously borrowed from the Montero Farm) and your knowing smile. 

The absolute city girl that she is, Clara finds she has no idea how to ride or control the horse at all— but that only means she hitches a ride with you, her hands wrapped tightly around your waist and her chin perched on your shoulder.

“Now where is my favourite guerrilla taking me? Please tell me its somewhere relaxing… if such a place exists in Yara.”

You can’t help but feel proud at how happy Clara looks upon seeing the small picnic station around Lucero Lighthouse. With a careful dismount, you lead her over to the soft rug where you both share a bottle of rum and delicious snacks that you totally had to bribe Juan to smuggle in for the two of you.

On your way back, with Clara now sitting in front of you on the horse, you clumsily try to teach her how to steer. It doesn’t work very well but the two of you are laughing as you walk around in wobbly circles. 

That’s why you’re totally unprepared for the way Clara turns in your arms, cradling your face gently as she plants a soft kiss to your lips as she whispers thank you for an amazing day.

Juan Cortez

For all that Juan loves in being a guerrilla, he has his days where he wants nothing more than to storm off from his workbench and forget about the stress of the revolution.

That’s why he jumped at the opportunity to spend a date with you, after you offered to help reset his stumped out creativity. Sneaking around Esperanza’s La Divinidad Cathedral searching for criptograma chests is just the sort of fun he needed.

The added exhilaration of sneaking past FND made it a thousand times more interesting as you zip lined over buildings and ducked through alley ways.

“I bet you a new supremo that I can find em before you— hey! No head starts that’s cheating cariño!!”

You affectionately lend him a hand for the more challenging grapples, not as agile as he once was in his glory days (and he tries to climb buildings with flip flops) but you let his ego flare up again by letting him collect the ‘Rum’ and ‘La Guitarra’ charts before you.

Of course, that doesn’t mean that as he climbs up a ledge you can’t surprise him by leaning down from you place on the roof to kiss him gently.

Camila ‘Espada’ Montero 

It’s a well known fact that Camila takes on too much responsibly at camp, constantly working on training new recruits and planning to drive José into the ground. And you figured it’s finally time for her well deserved break.

The only way you could convince her to drop everything and come with you is by making it appear slightly ‘productive’ — so what better way than a hunting trip right?

The two of you made it all the way up to Aguas Lindas, searching for any unsuspecting mongeese or cougars when you stumbled upon the den of the Demoníaco.

“What you do say, should we get ourselves some infamous coyote pelts? I think a new hat would suit you.”

The two of you worked together, throwing all your fire power at the agile creatures until you finally got your prize. All the hard work was worth it when the two of you made it back to camp with triumphant looks on your faces.

Everyone was celebrating and giving you pats on your backs but none of that crossed your mind as Camila wrapped her arms around you and brought you into a bone crushing hug. Both of you held each other, breathing each other in as you littered sweet kisses to her shoulder and neck. 

Carlos Montero 

Carlos has built the Montero reputation on hard work and determination— the man priding himself on not taking time off from what mattered most to him.

That’s why he’s absolutely shocked you asked him on a fishing trip, but deep down under the stone, stubborn looks he was excited to relax and spend the day with you.

He’s got zero patience, grumbling as he fumbles with lures and fishing lines before he can even get it into the water and don’t get him started with waiting for the fish to actually bite.

“Are these pendejos de pescado sleeping? Next time I’ll stick with cocodrilos— how the hell did you catch one so fast?”

Carlos can’t believe his eyes when she sees you pull in catch after catch, convinced you’ve got fish hidden in your pockets somewhere. And he totally isn’t at all flustered when you share some of your tricks.

Around midday, the sun is glaring on your back and straining your eyes as it reflects off the crystal blue water. The two of you called it a day for fishing and are simply dangling your legs in the water in the boat.

Carlos takes his hat off at the sight of your discomfort and places it on your head. It’s too big for you, slipping over your eyes and as you lift it slowly you’re met with a gentle kiss and his nose bumping against yours.

Mercedes ‘Jonrón’ Martin

Jonrón has two passions. One— making Admiral Benítez’ life a living hell and two— spending time with you. If she’s not actively exploding tanks and stealing supplies from the FND, then she’s in your company (preferably partying or cuddling)

Being the total history nerd that she is, she jumps at the chance to spend the day with you exploring Yara and finding little pieces of history.

The two of you search through La Joya, jumping from abandoned Mills to Mckay’s pipelines as you stumble across all sorts of journalist notes, offical documents, ghost stories and even saucy diary pages.

“Oh! Oh! You’ve got to read this one! Look its from Lobo— ‘Lucky Mamá slapped me hard today. Hard. Chipped one of my fucking teeth.’ Hah Classic!”

Just being around Jonrón means her energy transfers over to you. You can’t help but smile and laugh along to all the stories she tells you and the way she reads different letters with all the dramatic flare she can muster.

Her head is resting in your lap, eyes trained to the pages she’s collected and flicking through all of them. It’s perfect for you to pull the papers down, revealing her face as you bend down to kiss her with a fond smile.

[ladyanput]

Ok so this is the third time that I'm sending you an ask tonight. (or is it night time in your country?) I'm being annoying right now but whatever. So I've been cackling about those salt fics you wrote because they are just amazing. I have a request, though it is up to you to write it or not. So, can you write a salt fic where someone got an interview with Ladybug (probably Aurore) and then they ask her why they replaced the old heroes like Rena Rouge, Carapace and etc. and LB is just like I don't work with dumb shits or somethin'. Then there is also a new Black Cat (Probably Luka, Felix, or Damian) because Adrien here is an asshole and this fic is saltier than salt water. Then LB also insults Alya's blog and their school. Those foolish mortals get some lawsuits and the rest is up to you. (This request is probably messed up since it's already midnight here and I can't sleep.)

You're never annoying, I just apologize that it took me so long to get to you. I do hope you don't hold it against me, darling.

A one on one interview with Ladybug was basically unheard of if you weren't the Ladyblog or Nadja Chadwick. Ladybug had made it firm that she wasn't a celebrity, she was a hero. She wasn't there for clout, for attention, for fame or fortune. She just wanted to keep Paris safe.

That's was Aurore admired about her. And why she felt queasy as she sat across from the heroine, who had given her of all people an interview. But she got ahold of herself, taking deep breaths as the cameraman began counting down. And when he hit 'one', she put on her best smile and straightened in her seat.

"Hello Paris! Welcome back to 'Latest Buzz'! I am your lovable host, Aurore Beauréal. Today I am here with a very, very special guest, our very own heroine of Paris; Ladybug!"

Ladybug beamed right at the camera, but gave a shy little wave, giving away the nerves she obviously had.

"Now, Ladybug, I'm so glad you requested to be on the show. You know, I initially thought I had misheard when Estelle told me. Usually you're not big on personal interviews." Aurore gave her full attention to Ladybug, but keeping the bright, friendly smile and perfect posture.

"Well, I tried a few times actually. But when I did, none of them were really great experiences." Ladybug admitted and both girls immediately thought of that disastrous Face-to-Face interview. It left a bitter taste in their mouths. "My issue is that misinformation has been spread around a lot recently. It's made me realize that I need to find more trustworthy sources."

"Ladybug. I vow on my integrity as a host and Estelle's reputation as a journalist that we are people who research facts. We don't ambush our guests, we respect them." She said, placing a hand on her heart. Ladybug saw an honesty in her eyes that she hadn't seen in such a long time. It honestly made her feel.. Respected. "Now, Ladybug.. We both know you have a lot of fans. A lot of admirers. False information can be spread so easily these days, which sources specifically are you telling people to avoid?"

"Well.. With Face-to-Face, I found that I was entirely ambushed in that interview. I wanted to speak about my hero work, but instead Nadja kept trying to needle her way into my personal life. That picture she had shown in largely out of context; when Dark Cupid attacked and Chat Noir was under his spell, it was the only way to get him free."

"Yes, I remember watching that. I'll be honest Ladybug, I felt bad for you." Aurore bit her lip, but smiled a bit when Ladybug nodded. "I mean, Chat Noir wasn't helping either. He seemed to be trying to push this narrative forward that you two are a couple."

"And we're not!" Ladybug burst out before she could stop herself. Everyone in that studio could hear the utter stress and frustration in her voice. "I've begged and begged Chat Noir to stop with the flirting, the 'telling people we're dating', everything! I just wanted him to focus and he couldn't seem to do that!"

"Is that why you replaced him? Because of his slacking off and refusing to take anything seriously?" Aurora sat up an bit straighter, her eyes going wide.

".. Not exactly, no. It was a bunch of issues that eventually piled up and boiled over." Ladybug made some gestures with her hands, trying her hardest to find the words but just letting out a long and pained sigh in the end. "I do enjoy my new partner now. He is more serious, more stable. I know he won't go off and pout if I deny something he wanted. I needed an entirely new team, as a matter of fact."

"Well I am going to say, on behalf of everyone here, that we're glad. We swear on our integrity as journalists that if such rumours were to ever surface again, we will do our proper research." Aurore beamed and many of the staff and crew behind the cameras nodded and gave Ladybug their thumbs up. Honestly, it warmed Ladybug's heart to see such support.

When had been the last time someone had supported her like this? Sure, her parents supported her, but her friends..? Her peers? No, none of them had supported her in a long time.

"Speaking of research, I'd say to stay away from the Ladyblog." It burned to say it but it had to be said. Alya had crossed so many lines it wasn't even forgivable at this point. She had gone too far, had betrayed too many.

"Wait, what?" Aurore nearly jumped out of her seat but quickly composed herself, taking a deep breath. "Pardon me Ladybug, but the Ladyblog has been a vital source of information since the very beginning."

"And I'm not denying that!" Ladybug quickly held up her hands, her eyes desperate now. "But please let me explain. The Ladyblog was amazing in the beginning, but like all things, it started to go astray. It was things like trying so hard to find out my identity. Trying to push that narrative of that whole superhero couple thing.. Ladyblogger Alya Césaire has proven time and time again that she is not trustworthy. I mean, I thought she was my biggest fan. Why does she keep pushing my words aside?"

Many people who watched the interview would agree. If you idolized someone, respected someone, truly looked up to them.. Why would you push aside their words, their wishes to try and push the narrative you're so convinced is true, but isn't there?

"And don't get me started on the whole Lila Rossi craze she seemed to be on now." At Ladybug's mention of Lila Rossi, both Estelle and Aurore had to keep from rolling their eyes. They knew all about the girl.

"You speak as if you are quite frustrated, Ladybug. What an odd reaction to your best friend." Aurore leaned forward a bit in her seat. Everyone else got to the edge of theirs. Ladybug only shook her head, looking utterly defeated.

"That's the thing, she isn't my best friend." It took everything to keep from satin that she hated her, that she had taken away her friends and her life. "The only times she's met Ladybug is when she's been akumatized, which has been around six or seven times at this point. And the other things she's claiming are so outlandish! Saving Jagged Stone's kitten from a airport runway? Clara Nightengale stealing her dance moves? And the Ladyblog just posts it out there, claiming every single story is true. I'm just scared that people are taking this one hundred percent seriously. That's why I had to drop Rena Rouge and Carapace from the team as they believed Lila Rossi over me. They didn't even try to confirm these rumours! And it hurts to think that one day, someone will take Lila's words seriously and get hurt. What if she says it's safe to dip strawberries in bleach? Or tells someone that she found a way to tame some kind of wild animal? Someone would get hurt because they believe her story and try it out for themselves!"

"My goodness, I can definitely see how that is a problem. Misinformation is very easy to spread thanks to the internet, so you being worried is a very relatable thing." Aurore nodded, then tilted her head ever so slightly. "Ladybug, do you know anyone who has taken her word seriously? This is besides the Ladyblog of course."

Ladybug closed her eyes briefly, mentally debating with herself before finally giving in. These things needed to be said.

"Collège François DuPont. Now I wasn't there personally, but I heard about this situation and looked into it. The entire situation was appalling. Apparently a student was found to have cheated, assaulted another student, and commited thievery. But the thing that stuck out is only one person saw her do all of these things; Lila Rossi. No investigation was done, no questioning other students. This student was then expelled immediately. Her teacher and her principal didn't even give her a chance. And from what people have been saying, Miss Rossi's behaviour is actively encouraged in that school. She misses countless days, no, months of school, claiming she's traveling. But when she was supposedly in Achu, doing whatever it was she was claiming with Prince Ali, I was fighting her akuma here in Paris on Heroes Day!"

"I was at school the day that happened. I knew the student that happened to. They're the nicest person in that school! Never a bad thing to say about anyone, always willing to help! I agree with you on how things were handled, it's a level of incompetence that is baffling." Aurore's hands slowly curled into fists as she remembered it all. She slowly shook her head. "The principal, their teacher, their class who backed up Rossi. It must have hurt them so much, made them feel so alone."

"That's why I want people to be more careful with what information they take as fact. It's so important, because stuff like that can lead people to a desperate place. They feel alone, like the entire world is against them. I wouldn't have let the principal and the teacher get away with that gross negligence in their jobs." Ladybug leveled her gaze directly to the camera. "People of Paris, please listen to what I am saying. I am here to be a hero, to protect you from the terror of Hawkmoth and to defeat him. But please, do not be like Principal Damocles, do not be like that teacher and her class at DuPont. Do your research, look up your facts. Do not let a liar lead you to do something dangerous and hurt yourself as well as others. Respect each other, talk and be honest. I swear on my life that I shall do the same. You are the people I swore to protect and I love. I am saying this all to protect you. And I'll hope you'll all forgive me for not protecting you sooner."

...

The interview rocked Paris. Ladybug speaking so openly about her frustrations, about the discrepancies in the Ladyblog and Lila Rossi had many people double checking the sources of everything they learned from that blog.

Alya could barely show her face as she made her way though the school hallways. Her reputation as a journalist had gone down the drain. People had basically started boycotting her blog, harrassing her, or trash talking her on other forums and sites. Even a lot of news outlets picked this up.

What hurt the most from that interview last night was Ladybug's words towards her, both as Rena Rouge and as Alya. Surely the heroine had to be mistaken, she had never beytrayed Ladybug! And that Oblivio incident, it was just to show Chat Noir and Ladybug that they were meant to be together!

Her family was upset with her. No, upset was too tame of a word. They were pissed.

"I can't believe she lied to us.."

"Well what do you expect from someone who keeps harrassing Ladybug?"

Alya flinched when she heard the whispers and rushed into Miss Buster's class. The entire class was there, all seated, all looking utterly miserable. Many of them looked as if they had been crying all night. A lot like she had.

"W-where's Miss Bustier?" Alya asked when she eyed the empty desk. Many of her classmates shot her glares, but didn't say anything about the interview last night. After all, they had no room to talk.

"She and Principal Damocles are with the school board now. We're getting a new teacher." Adrien was the one that spoke up. He looked utterly miserable. So unlike his usual self.

"Lila isn't coming back. She was pulled from school when her mother found out what happened." Alix muttered from her seat, arms crossed and shoulders hunched.

The class went quiet as they all internally contemplated how things had gotten like this. Their eyes focused on the door when it abruptly opened and Marinette came strolling in, carrying a box.

"Good morning everyone!" She said brightly, pretending not to notice the downcast expressions on their faces. She set the box on the teacher's desk before she turned towards them. "Oh? What's wrong everyone?"

".. Did you not watch the interview with Ladybug on 'Latest Buzz'?" Alya stared at Marinette, a bit dumbfounded by her friend's lack of awareness of the situation. She had been expecting Marinette to rush in with support and a fiery vengeance against those who had humiliated her best friend, maybe even a fresh pastry. But instead she was greeted with empty hands and a cheerful hello?

"Oh, well I haven't really had the time to watch much television. I mean, with my transfer papers, needing to plan out my new schedule with all of those new classes. Busy as a bee, that's me!" Marinette just beamed, giving Adrien a playful wink that had his stomach churning.

"Wait, transfering?" It was Rose that spoke up, her large eyes seeming impossibly large now. "Transfer what?"

"To my new school, of course." Marinette giggled and clasped her hands together. "I start on Monday."

"New school?!" Alya was on her feet and rushing towards Marinette. The others quickly followed, crowding around her. "What do you mean new school?! When did you ever say you were going to a new school?"

Marinette blinked, as if stunned, then tilted her head ever so slightly.

"I told you all last week, don't you remember?" Marinette tapped her lower lip, seeming to be wracking her brain before she abruptly snapped her fingers. "Oh! I forgot, you all were deep in conversation with Lila about her upcoming event with Jagged Stone and Clara Nightengale. You know, the one she said she'd be attending with Ladybug, since they're such good friends. Did she ever say how it went?"

All of the students shifted uneasily, suddenly seeming to refuse to meet her face.

Alix murmured something so barely audible, Marinette held a hand to her ear and leaned closer.

"I'm sorry, what was that?"

"Lila was lying to us!" Alix snapped as her cheeks went a flaming red.

"About everything! She never knew Jagged Stone!" Juleka spat out in fury.

"Or Prince Ali!" Rose sniffled.

"And she wasn't friends with Ladybug? They were barely acquaintances!" Alya wailed out as tears welled up in her eyes.

But Marinette hardly reacted the way they were expecting. She just gave them a small smile and nodded.

"Oh, yeah. I know."

Alya sucked in a breath sharply.

"You knew..? But why did you never..?"

"Oh Alya, you silly forgetful thing. I told you the day she returned from her long 'trip', remember? I told you she was lying." Marinette gave Alya a smile that said 'oh you silly thing'. "But you told me that I should really check my sources. And I got tired of trying to bring up any lies, since that was always your response. So I decided to just stop. I mean, since you're such an inspiring, honest journalist you must double and triple check every source you come across and found every story to be true!"

Alya flinched and looked away, feeling the churning feeling in her gut again. No, the Ladyblog had been the only source for the stories. The. Only. One.

"And I'm sure all of you knew what you were doing! I mean, it makes sense; trusting the words of a complete stranger over someone you've known for a while now. Some of you since we were in diapers!" She focused her gaze on Nino and Kim, who had the grace to at least look ashamed.

"Marinette, you really should-" Adrien began, reaching out for the girl, but was cut off by her clapping her hands together.

"But it's alright! I decided that fighting with you all wasn't worth it, so I took Adrien's advice and took the high road! Don't bother exposing Lila, she isn't hurting anyone!" Marinette announced brightly, giving her hands a little wave.

The temperature in the classroom dropped by several degrees.

".. Adrien, she's kidding, right?" Nino glanced over at his friend, his eyes pleading for him to deny it all. But the sight of the blood draining from the model's face and the sweat starting to bead at his forehead told him everything he needed to know. "Dude.."

"How could you?! You knew this entire time and didn't even try to tell me?!" Alya rounded on Adrien, fury in her eyes.

"Now, now, don't get mad at Adrien. I'm sure he knew you all were going to do you research. Besides, it's not like this did anything bad for anyone." Marinette pressed a hand to her cheek, still grinning. "I mean, it's not like you all took her advice without doing any research. You didn't try the things she suggested without actually checking them out to be true, right? No one lost any scholarships or job opportunities. No one's relationships were ruined. No one was hurt."

The nauseous feeling spread to all of the class as the reality of everything caught up with them.

"I'm sure everything will go back to normal, right? I mean, I'm sure that that woman from the education bureau isn't here to fire Damocles and Bustier for their severe neglect in their duties. Expelling me with the most mediocre and shaky proof. Surely that's a school I should feel safe in! That I should be proud to be a part of. But alas, my preparations for my new school are already done, so oh well."

Marinette shrugged and adjusted her purse strap.

"Anyhow, I wish you all luck with the amazing things Lila has helped you to do! I know it must have been worth ignoring me and convincing me I was crazy. With all of the free time I've had, with you guys practically replacing me with Lila in the group, I've had tons of time to spend with my boyfriend."

"Boyfriend?!" Alya's eyes went owlishly wide as she gaped at Marinette. "But what about Adrien?!"

"Oh Alya, I fell out of love with Adrien forever ago." Marinette shook her head in an almost patronizing way that had Alya's cheeks burning with embarrassment. They didn't even pay attention to Adrien's noises of surprise. "I mean, you claimed I was jealous of Lila getting close to Adrien, that I should let the jealousy go. And you know what? You were right! So I decided Adrien wasn't worth the stress, the embarrassment.. I mean, I couldn't even talk to him straight. I thought he was the most perfect guy in the world! Goodness, did I learn my lesson!"

She giggled as if she found the entire thing amusing. She then beamed at the class.

"Well, ta-ta! I need to get back home and make sure everything is ready to go. I wish you all the best, I really do!"

They all watched, shellshocked as Marinette breezed out of the classroom like it was nothing. Like she wasn't leaving her friends, her school, her life behind. And they all would wonder exactly how badly they screwed up, if she could walk away do easily, without a care.

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[tuffin-tuffmuffin]

You’re on point with this being Ameri’s first ever crush which makes her act like a dork a lot and not know what’s up a lot of the time. Truth be told that goes for a lot of people on their first ever crushes.

ANd they get very giddy together when they’re geeking out over manga, or share the same braincell when baking and egg each other on, and Iruma now gets super excited when hearing people talk about their ambitions and hopes just like how Ameri nudged him towards pursuing his! They’ve really grown and learned from each other a lot and are great at picking up things about each other nobody else does!

But the idea that Ameri takes advantage of Iruma being unable to say no just isn’t right. I mean, Ameri is *literally* the first person Iruma ever felt fine saying “no” to, at the end of the SC arc when she asked him to stay. He knew he would be denying Ameri something she really wanted but he went his own way regardless and he knew she’d be okay with it, which she was. In Iruma and Ameri’s relationship he’s the one initiating their big moments as much as she is, like he was the one who invited her over for baking and asked to dance with her at 180. So the idea Iruma has no agency around her, I think it misses some very important details 

And in the latest chapter, Iruma wasn’t uncomfortably going along, like, we know that Iruma thinks she’s cool when she’s reaching for her goals, and now her goal is asking him to come with her. He’s flustered and that’s okay! This is a first for him too, he’s really wowed! But Ameri made sure he knows that accepting her handkerchief means he’s saying yes, which he took with both hands. He’s not feeling pressured, he feels amazed she wants him to go with her. 

As for not liking her moments of anger and being jealous, yeah it happens. but when push comes to shove she’s all bark and no bite. We’ve seen that even when she’s jealous, she still treats her love rivals fairly like when she gave Iruma advice on getting Clara some gifts. And when Kuromu proposed on live TV, Ameri was fuming but stayed calm enough for an explanation while Clara and Azz were angry enough to burn their house down. When she over-assumed on Walter Park, she double checked and corrected herself. With Chima she still approved her admission to Iruma’s battra. AT its worst her jealousy is annoying but Iruma’s other friends have the same faults at their worsts too. 

She ain’t bad, Ameri and Iruma get along and feel something, and it’s worth seeing where it’ll go at the very least. 

I love Ameri. I really do. she is a very interesting and funny character. I loved her developpement.

But i wonder if her relation with Iruma is really heathly.

I have the impression that she force things. Because he barely realize that it's date things. He blushes when she hugs him but that doesn't especially mean that he's in love with her, more that he confused by his feelings. A girl that he likes hugged him after have danced with him, of course he's confused.

She panicks for the most little thing, lie when Gyari says "i'm going to marry both kuromu and you", she is like "it's not truth, iruma, right?" like...why do you ask girl? that's obvious that that's not real. Gyari is flirting with girls since the beginning of the festival :/

She is jealous of Chima. It's kinda...bad to be jealous of a child. Chima is clearly younger than 14. She was also jealous of Azz and Clara.

She acts a little like if Iruma was already her boyfriend...i think that it's kinda unfair to invite Iruma at what is clearly a DATE while hiding from him that that's a date. when she invites him to the restaurant, she ask the waiter to not tell Iruma the meaning of a thing who seems be a couple thing. From Iruma's side, he thinks that she just invited him to eat delicious food.

And if the spoilers of chapter 285 are true (the chapter was in chinese so i didn't understand), she kinda force him to come with her to the deviculum, without asking if he can or if he has already something planned. Especially that she knows that he can't say no. Iruma was like :O and has not really answered. Meaning that he still confused about his feelings and all.

Again, I love Ameri, but i have the feeling that she take a little too much advantage of Iruma's inability to say no and that she forces her feelings on him. Especially that I think that, with all the traumas that he has, he's not ready for that. of course she doesn't know about all his trauma but i really think that iruma shouldn't feel pressured.

Also i have a very bad feeling about this deviculum anyway :/

I actually didn't like ameri. How she acted around iruma made me cringe so much

until someone has kindly pointed out to me that this is her first time having a crush on someone!

I was like of course! That's why she blushes and stutters and doesnt act like the confident ambitious ameri she is.

She doesn’t know what to do with these feelings! She doesn't know how to act around someone she likes! And her only source of information is a shoujo manga!

Now does this information makes me root for her? No. I feel like them being siblings would be cuter

Anyways

I also don't think how she acts about iruma is right. She shouldn't be jealous or question, because until she and iruma become a thing she has no right to act like that

Also why is she jealous? It's not like iruma is with anyone. she is literally free to hang out with him whenever she wants as long as iruma is comfortable with it

And about the latest chapter I haven't seen it yet, so I don't think I should comment on it until i can read it ^^'

[bradshawsbaby]

👋🏻🥰😘♥️‼️ My Bee!! I heard you missed getting messages from the people who follow and love you (AM I PRESIDENT OF THAT CLUB? JURY’S STILL OUT. IF I’M NOT PRESIDENT, SOMEBODY LIKE REBECCA IS, AND I’M AT ~LEAST~ LIKE, VP, IF NOT TREASURER OR SOMETHING. ANYHOOPS) so I wanted to drop in and tell you hi and I love you and you’re amazing and mention casually that I’ve been having lots of Lewis and Lew-adjacent feelings recently; about Rhett and about Calvin from Lessons in Chemistry, and AND AND AND !! About our sweet Charlie Callaghan in our perfect *chef’s kiss* While You Weren’t Looking. And about how I need to watch the first one, the OG soon, because it’s Comfort and Lovely and I miss it and tis getting to be the season. Maybe we should try and watch it together one of these days, huh? Alrighty-o. I gotta get to sleep. It’s 1:10 am and I have church tomorrow. 😵‍💫🫣🫠🤭 It’s fun to be an adult who has full “self-control” over how late she stays up. 😂

My dear, sweet Clara! You are the best!!! ♥️

Oh my gosh, yes, so many feelings about Lew and the very many characters he plays (including the ones we make up in our free time 😉)

Now you’re absolutely making me want to watch While You Were Sleeping for the hundredth time! Running to put that on my to-do list right now! Time to schedule a watch party 🥳

I love you so much, my friend, and I hope you have the best day! 🫶🏻

[sarah-dipitous]

Hellsite Nostalgia Tour 2023 Day 208

Stairway to Heaven/The Day of the Doctor

“Stairway to Heaven”

Plot Description: After a massive attack on the angels, Castiel calls the brothers for help. But Dean’s eagerness to bring the first blade does not go unnoticed

Would I Survive the First Five Minutes??: if everyone in that ice cream shop died, I would too. I’m not special like that

CAS MADE THEIR FBI AGENT NAMES SPEARS AND AGUILERA!!! And even better, he made it those simply because he noticed they typically choose popular music artists. I love him

Metatron…do YOU have a crush on Cas? And are you doing some weird projecting rn? You’re neither lovable nor funny…the trendy coat is a bit much, my guy

Uuuggghhh Castiel didn’t even WANT to lead an army of angels againnnnnn. Stop treating him like the bad guy, Deeeean

Poor Sam. Getting tossed to Cas’s part of the mission “to help,” but Dean…he shouldn’t be alone right now

Gadreel is not here for the way Metatron negotiates with angels.

DEAN SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN LEFT ALONE!! You can’t let your fuse go off that badly from some snide remarks from an angel. Oooo, are we gonna see Tessa the Reaper again??

Oh…THREE angels going nuclear at…well, two angels and a reaper. But WHY

Oh Cas bb, prime numbers can be intimidating??

“I’m very pop culture savvy now” 💀

Dean. Just leave the blade with them. I’m not convinced he doesn’t have the First Blade on him

Why are these traps all pop culture references and riddles? First “why was 6 afraid of 7?” And now the “Only the penitent man shall pass” from Indiana Jones??

I believe Tessa BELIEVES Cas told her to do this. It he wouldn’t…right? 🥺

I am very confused this turn of events…why did that angel even GO to a place meant for Cas? Why was there so much set up for Cas when the holy oil was supposed to kill him? WHY DID THE OTHER ANGEL NOT SEE AN ANGEL WHEN HE LOOKED AT CAS??

Oh, Tessssaaaaaaaa, she just can’t take not being able to help souls to the afterlife.

Oh no…Tessa killed herself on the First Blade (which I KNEW he had) and now Dean’s in trouble

Oof, Metatron twisting the truth. He’s doing a Moriarty where you give just enough of the truth before lying

And just like that, Cas lost his whole army

Oooooo Gadreel REALLY hates the way Metatron is handling everything. Same, Gadreel. Same.

Not me wanting to “Dean. This isn’t you. This isn’t your heart” amazing that Dean and Sam aren’t a team til Metatron’s dead, but the three of them will be enough because they always have been when it comes to talking to Cas

DEAN. STOP STABBING AND/OR SLASHING PEOPLE WITH THE FIRST BLADE

“The Day of the Doctor”

Plot Description: The Doctor’s dangerous past comes back to haunt him in this 50th anniversary special

I looooove the old who opening turning into present day with Clara

Honestly, more companions should ride motorcycles

Iiiiiii remember when the stills of this came out online, with the Doctor dangling from the TARDIS over London

It cracks me up how many things get explained away just by saying “it’s timelord [thing]” which means it’s OBVIOUS more or bigger than it appears to be

I feel like either or both “no more” and “Gallifrey falls” had double meanings but I can’t recall them

The editing as Billie Piper mocks the War Doctor’s “no more” is weird, but I’ve misssssssed herrrrrr

I forgot Ten married Elizabeth I

Daviiiiiiiiiiiiiiid!!

Doc, why’s your machine that goes ding so bad at detecting zygons?? There’s no way…yeah, that’s just a rabbit

The way fezzes keep manifesting from time fissures. Of course Eleven threw it before throwing himself through the fissure

I FORGOT HE CALLED TEN’S CHUCKS SAND SHOES

As much as I like the War Doctor, I miss Nine

“One of us is reversing the polarity, the other is reversing it back. We’re CONFUSING the polarity”

The War Doctor is entirely over their shenanigans and worse than that…their mannerisms

Like..I KNOW it’s zygons why did I think for even a second “they smashed the statues to hide because they’re the weeping angels”??

The terror that fills me hearing about how they keep Jack’s vortex manipulator away from Americans especially due to us wanting to use it to rewrite history chills me in 2023

The three of them talking about the last day on Gallifrey and how many children were on the planet and how much regretting and forgetting they’ve been through. It is REALLY good

THE DOOR WASN’T LOCKED!!!!

Omgggggg Ten. You are so VERY bad at detecting zygons…

You do love to see them reminisce about different TARDIS interiors

OH!! OKAY!!! THAT was where I got “oh, he redecorated. I don’t like it” every time I see the NEW new TARDIS interior. Ten said it first!!!

I am curious what the ramifications of only one Osgood having an inhaler are going to be, if any

Not Bad Wolf Rose looking forlornly while Clara gets to be the one to stop the Doctor trio from destroying Gallifrey

I’m not okaaaayyyyyyyyyy with Ten’s lost puppy look when the War Doctor mentions Rose 😭😭😭 He wants to see her SO BADLY

IT’S THE FULL TITLE OF THE PAINTING “GALLIFREY FALLS NO MORE” I want it noted that I said this before they revealed it in the episode. Because they’re going to freeze Gallifrey in a painting. (I saw the “GALLIFREY STANDS” projection in the time lord war room and it just clicked)

Omg the one small bit of reused or spare or whatever footage from Nine 😭 I wish they could have gotten him, though I suppose he wouldn’t have agreed to the plot line where the Doctor marries into the monarchy

Ah yesss the first glimpse of Twelve’s eyebrows ❤️❤️

Honestly, love that they kept David’s final line here “I don’t wanna go”…but it does worry me for the 60th

And then…AND THEN TOM BAKER COMES INNNN AND IT’S SO COOL because he gets to reveal that they DID save Gallifrey

[meetmymouth]

THIS WAS SO SO ADORABLE i loved how you included ‘the wait’ 🥺 i loved their love you included all my favourite tropes 🥺🥺🥺

In the Long Green Grass

Pairing: Harry Styles x Reader

Genre: the fluffiest fluff with husband!harry  

Word count: 2K

A/N: Hi everyone!! Merry Christmas to all that celebrate!! this is my Secret Santa (run and organized by the lovely lu (@meetmymouth​) gift to the sweetest angel who walks among us miss hasibi (@peachybloomss​)!!! I hope you enjoy it my love!!! More of my writing can be found in my masterlist and I would love to hear what everyone thinks in my ask! Thank you so much for reading!! 

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You were stirred by the sounds of the waves crashing against the cliff outside the home as the early morning sun streamed in through the windows. A small huf and whine left your lips, always one to ask for just five more minutes in bed, before you climbed from underneath the warm plush blankets and your toes hit the icy and worn wood floors beneath you.

The buttery yellow sunlight thwarted your plans to fight yourself back to sleep for those last few moments, prompting you to reach out your arms in a longing stretch. You released a light and sleepy hum of surprise when your arm hit a tiny furry body, and not the arm of the man who loved to sleep late in the bed beside you. Peeping one eye open, you made eye contact with Piper, Harry’s small jet black cat with glowing green eyes who was laying next to you, curled up on sheets that still held the indent of his body in them.

Piper wore a face of annoyance, obviously blaming you for interrupting her precious beauty sleep, and her eyes followed your body as you forced yourself out of the bed with one goal: find Harry.

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[racicoricofalapatorius]

Good enough for you

eleventh doctor x Companion reader

the doctor and you ran down the halls escaping the fire of the autons. He and you finaly made it to a wall where he held your hand as you both stood up against the wall. Your chest started rising and falling with nerves.

DOCTOR: I wish Amy was here or Turlough they’d know what to do.

you couldn’t belive it. he did it agin comparing you to his companions once again. what a dick. before you knew it you let go of hi hand and tears began to stream from your face as you ducked down a cooridor.

DOCTOR: {y/n}!

the doctor doged the bullets and zaps of his enemies to find her. he didn’t understand she just ran off. what was that about? he found her huggng her legs and hiding her face crying in her knees. he bent down and tried to touch her face.

DOCTOR: {y/n}. he said softly but she pushed him away.

DOCTOR: {y/n}, we have to go. come on.

you stood up and wiped your tears. the two of you ran and ran and finaly found the tardis. when you got inside he sighed in relif before setting the tardis in motion and then spun on his heel to face you.

DOCTOR: So, what’s wrong?

{y/n}:you did it again.

DOCTOR:did what?

{y/n}:serously?…you compared me to your other companions.

DOCTOR:i’m sorry.

{y/n}:you keep doing it.

DOCTOR:i didn’t mean it.

{y/n}:didn’t you?

DOCTOR:{y/n}-

{y/n}:i mean i’m not good enough for you.

DOCTOR:what?

{y/n}:it’s true.

DOCTOR:{y/n} you’re amazing.

{y/n}: bullshit. you think i’m nothing and if that’s how you’re going to treat me then i’m going home.

DOCTOR:{y/n}, you’re being ridiculous.

{y/n}:no i’m being rational. i can’t hang around a person who thinks so low of me.

DOCTOR:i do not.

{y/n}:yes you do. you always go; ‘Oh Rose would know what to do.’ ‘Adric could do this faster than you’ ‘Romana is better at it’ or ’Amy knows how to, how come you don’t?’

DOCTOR: i’m sorry. look we can work this out.

{y/n}:no, we can’t.

DOCTOR:why not?

{y/n}:becouse.

DOCTOR:becouse why?

{y/n}: becouse i can’t do this anymore!

DOCTOR:fine. you want to go home go home.

he set the tardis flying it landed a minute later.

DOCTOR: there you go 1980 Liverpool.

{y/n}: doctor i-

DOCTOR: no don’t waste your breathe. your gonna need it in that cold.

{y/n}: goodbye doctor.

you walked towards the door before turning back.

{y/n}:i hope you find someone. but if you do; don’t treat them like you treated me.

you walked out the door and saw the tardis disappear for one last time.

three years later

you found a guy to treat you right your new best friend john. he values you as a person and loves you with all his heart as you love him. you love hanging out with him and his boyfriend and you haven’t thought about the doctor at all. okay that was a lie you hoped he found someone but wasn’t mean. you hoped he was okay. you also oped he felt guilty.

you walked down the street and saw it. him and a girl both soaking wet. you ran towards him and you tapped him on the shoulder causing him to spin around.

DOCTOR: {y/n}!

before you could speak or lecture he hugged you and then let go.

DOCTOR:i missed you so much.

CLara: whos this?

DOCTOR: {y/n}, {L/n}.

CLARA: Oh my god you’re {y/n}?

{y/n}:um yeah.

CLARA: He talks about you all the time.

{y/n}:oh does he now?

CLARA: No,no,no not in the way he did to you. he says he misses you and that he messed up.

{y/n}:you miss me?

DOCTOR:yeah. i should have never let you go.

{y/n}:you should have never been so rude.

DOCTOR:i know, i’m sorry.

{y/n}: Does he com-

CLARA: no. he doesn’t. he learned his mistakes. but he really does miss you.

DOCTOR: she’s right. i do. {y/n} i know i’ve messed up but i want to make it up to you, please? i really want to travel with you again. i’m a better person now. and i promise i will never compare you because none can compare to you. you are {y/n} and that’s all that matters. Clara and i would love for you to join us.

{y/n}: do you mind?

CLARA: Not at all.

{y/n}:in that case…i’d love to. 

DOCTOR: Geronimo.

[hauntedbythefanficsofmypast]

Blacklisted

"Blacklisted…" Marinette whispered her face blank as she stared at Chloe's worried face. "Adrien and Lila had Gabriel blacklist me." Tears gathered in the corners of her eyes as she choked back sobs, she covered her face with her hands. Chloe moved quickly pulling her shaking friend into her arms. "What am I going to do Chloe? Fashion was my future-and-and they ruined it for me. Four years of college all for nothing." Marinette sobbed into Chloe's shoulder as both girls sank to the ground.

"I don't know Marinette, I really don't know." Chloe said quietly she pulled back and pulled a handkerchief out of her bag. She brushed it across Marinette's cheeks wiping away the tears. "My mother confronted him and he refused to unblacklist you. It ended in a screaming match and mother declaring that Bourgeois would never associate with them again. Mother has been trying to counter the blacklist but Agreste has gotten too far already Mari." Marinette sniffled nodding as Tikki and Pollen flew over to their holders tentatively, the other Kwami remained near Pollen's little mansion.

"There is nothing that can be done? There has to be something!" Tikki said with anger clear in her voice. Marinette gave her a sad smile holding out her hand for Tikki to sit in it. Pollen landed in Chloe's open hand curling her arms around Chloe's thumb.

"No Tikki there is nothing we can do. We just have to move on." Marinette said they could all hear the anguish in her voice. She took a deep breath stopping herself from crying. "Plagg," she called softly , causing the Kwami to fly over. "normally I wouldn't allow this, but I think Gabriel has a streak of bad luck coming don't you?" Plagg was silent before her let out a loud cackle flying around Marinette's head.

"Oh kid, you're my favorite Ladybug for sure! What do you say Tikki, want to take away his creativity?" Tikki frowned part of her wanted to join in, but part of her pointed out that she should be the better person. "Come on Sugar Cube, I know you want to get payback for your chosen." Plagg said softly, smirking more when Tikki sighed and nodded. 

"But only once." She said looking at him with her own glare.

"It's funny," Audrey commented during dinner, she looked up with a smirk. "ever since Gabriel made the mistake of blacklisting you six months ago his designs have really dropped." She let out a laugh before taking a sip of her wine. "On top of that he has not only lost workers, but I heard there is a scandal going on with his son and the model of his!" Chloe snorted at that shaking her head, she took a bite of her steak. She glanced over at Marinette sending her a gentle smile, Marinette returned it before turning back to Audrey. "Mari dear, have you decided on what you want to do? I told you once I have absolutely no problem with you remaining here. On top of that I am more than willing to help you sell your designs under the acronym MDC like you've been doing with Jagged." Marinette glanced down at her food before looking up with a small smile.

"I am going to keep designing for Jagged and Clara. However I will not for others

, no, I have other plans now. Audrey you like my food, pastries, and weird drinks, yes?" Audrey glanced at Chloe in confusion before nodding.

"Yes I find it pretty amazing that you can make pastries from all over the world. Your apple pie is my favorite, although it is the reason that I have to work out so much." The comment caused the two young women to burst into soft laughter. "What does this have to do with anything?" Marinette smiled and placed her elbows on the table resting her chin on one hand. She smirked slightly thinking over her plan. 

"You see they derailed my dream just a bit, yes, but I have two loyal customers so I'm not completely stuck. I am not a one trick pony, I have a lot of talents." The mother and daughter were silent both confused, causing Marinette to laugh softly. "I was raised in a bakery, and my Great Uncle is a world renowned chef. I think a restaurant is in my future." Audrey smirked as she held her wine glass up.

"You see Mari, this is why you're one of my favorites, you never let anything keep you down. You'll have my backing and my husband's as well. With Chloe's help we are going to make your restaurant a hit." She shared a smile with her daughter knowing that Marinette's restaurant would be a hit when it opened. "Just one question Mari, what is the theme?" Marinette smirked looking over at Chloe with a twinkle in her eye.

"It's going to be subtlety themed around Paris's heros. Ladybug, Lynx(Felix), Viperion, Ryuko, Queen Bee and current Honeywell. Each hero will have their own signature dish. That is their personal favorite, Ladybug's is macaroons with her famous spotted design. Lynx's is Soupe à l'oignon, and so on. Desserts will be specially designed after their hero., While meals will be served on dishes resembling their costumes." 

“Well, you know you’ll have my full backing. Once you pick the perfect location I will have construction workers on the site, and once they’re done interior decorators to listen to your every input! On top of that I will make sure to talk up your restaurant to every business partner I have.” Audrey declared gently dabbing around her mouth with a napkin. She placed the napkin down before standing up; she made her way to Chloe grabbing her daughter's face and kissing her forehead gently, before doing the same to Marinette. “Now it is time for me to retire to bed. Don’t stay up too late girls!” She waved walking to the door nodding when Butler Jean opened the door for her. “Much appreciate Jean.” She gave him a rare smile, one which he returned with his own. Chloe and Marinette shared a look giggling softly together as Jean closed the door behind Audrey.

“Well, Dupain-Cheng, shall we retire as well?” Chloe said mimicking her mother’s voice. Marinette snorted covering her face with her napkins as Butler Jean gave Chloe a stern look struggling to hide his own smile.

“It’s beautiful.” Audrey said in awe taking in her once protegees restaurant. The outside of the store was simple yet elegant. Cream bricks with black accents, the two large windows were slightly tinted and had the name written in elegant cursive. ‘Miraculous’ The outside sitting area was gated off with a station for the host that provided shade on particularly hot days. It was divided into different sections, for certain Parisian heroes. Ladybug, Lynx, Viperion, Ryuko, and Honeywell. Each section was styled after their hero, Marinette and the interior designers had managed to make it so the colors didn’t clash. Instead they gave off a look of abstract beauty. In the middle of the outside area sat one table that had a sign stating it was permanently reserved for the original Queen Bee. The table made Chloe shine with happiness that only doubled once she realized that there was also a table inside reserved just for her. The inside was much the same except in the middle of the restaurant their was another table for Chloe. There was a window that took up much of the back wall, displaying the kitchen where ten chefs were divided in two, each learning their heroes menu together. There were two hallways on either side, the right had the bathrooms and the left had five private rooms. Each styled after their hero. "I must say, I was unsure that you'd be able to fit their colors together. However, you and the interior designers pulled it off flawlessly. May I see the menus?" Marinette smirked a twinkle in her eye as she held up five menus.

"Five menus for each hero. Which one would you like to see? The waiters and waitresses are instructed to request what hero's menu they would like to eat from. Each has eight different meals, five deserts, one specialty drink, and specialty salad, the only thing they have in common is drinks. side salads and soups. Two waiters and two chefs for each hero, more will be added if needed. The chefs have their own spaces together in the kitchen."  Marinette surveyed the restaurant, a smile taking over her face as she took in her finished product. Butler Jean walked up placing a hand on her shoulder, his gentle smile already present.

"If I may break character for just a second, I must say and I'm sure Mistress Bourgeois and Mistress Chloe agree, I am quite proud of you Miss Marinette. You've truly outdone yourself." Chloe nodded and came up hugging Marinette's arm smiling at her as Marinette started to tear up. The tears didn't fall until Audrey placed her hand on the back of Marinette's head, a rare smile on her face.

"Thank you for everything." She whispered softly, smiling brightly at them.

"Don't bemused, it's just the news! Nadja Chamack back again! Good afternoon Paris! New in Paris today, I'm sure you have all heard of the hit restaurant Miraculous that only opened a week ago! Well Paris, I have the inside scoop for you today! I was invited by the owner of the restaurant just last night! Now I am sure you are all wondering! Nadja, how did you get a direct invitation?! I was shocked too! Only to discover the owner of the restaurant was my goddaughter Marinette Dupain-Cheng! Marinette is twenty-three years old and now owns one of the most popular restaurants in Paris! Let me tell you! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and styled after our heroes, you all know Ladybug is my personal favorite. So Marinette set up a private room for my daughter and me. She has five private rooms, all designated with a specific hero, so obviously my room was Ladybug's! I must say the restaurant is truly one of a kind! Marinette has out done herself, and its not just me saying that. Jagged Stone, Audrey Bourgeois, Clara Nightingale, and even some famous actors and musicians have all gone to Miraculous this past week. Each one had raving reviews, so much so that many celebrities and even some heroes are coming to Paris just to eat there. Pictures on Jagged's and Clara's Instagrams show them posing with a bright eyed Marinette, in one of the private rooms together! I think Paris agrees with me when I say this, congratulations Marinette, and I must say this to my goddaughter, I'm so proud of you Marinette. Now it’s time for sports-" Lila paused the tv glaring at is as she stared at the picture of Marinette between Jagged and Clara. She screamed throwing the remote at the wall, causing Adrien to tense up in their share kitchen. He sighed glaring down at his coffee only sparing a glance at the tv as he stirred. 

'When will she stop causing problems, I seriously thought she was more mature than this. But no she just has to keep thrusting herself into the spotlight knowing it'll piss Lila off.' He shook his head turning to watch his fiance finish her tantrum, as a smirk covered her face, a plan clearly forming. Only briefly did he wonder what the new lie was going to be this time. 'I am surprised she didn't just give up when we ruin her dream. Lila and father thought for sure that would break her.' He glanced down at his right hand where the ring use to rest anger growing in his chest. 'She deserves it, if she had just kept her mouth shut things would be different. No, she had to tell Ladybug everything when she discovered my identity. If it wasn't for her I'd still be Chat Noir, things would be different. I'd be with the love of my life and out of my father's control. This is all her fault, she deserves to be ruined.' Lila turned to him with a predatory smirk, her eyes glinting in the light as she walked up to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck leaning against him standing on her toes as she lifted one leg into the air. She bit her lip before kissing him and pulling back their lips barely touching as they stared into each others eyes. 

" We're going to get reservations at her crappy little restaurant, and we are going to destroy it and her name for good." Adrien smiled and placed his mug down wrapping his arms around her waist. He pulled her closer kissing her deeply before pulling back

"I'll have Nathalie set them up for us under my name. Now go get dressed, we have a photoshoot at 5." He let Lila go picking up his phone and texting Nathalie as Lila went to the shared room in their penthouse. He picked his coffee back up and starred at the picture of Marinette on the tv a smirk crossing his face. 

Two days later however they were all furious when the reservations were denied under all their names. They were only given reservations after using a fake name. When the day came they were dressed to impress and arrived in a limo. Lila smirked before letting her mask fall into place, as paparazzi turned to them and started taking pictures. She wrapped her arms around Adrien's arm giggling and waving at them until they reached the door only to be stopped by two guards and a hostess who was looking down at her book. "Name?"

"We are under Anthony Stewart." Adrien said smiling charmingly. The host ran her finger down the book till she came to the name. She nodded and looked up glancing at them before turning to the guards only to turn back surprised.

"I apologize we do have a Anthony Stewart down for reservations but you are not him." Adrien smiled nodding to her glancing at Lila. 

"Yes, you see my assistant set up the reservation for us under his name." The hostess gave them a tight smile before nodding politely. 

"Yes we do allow that to be done here. Unfortunately I am still not allowed to let you in." She said holding back a smirk at their shocked faces as the cameras began to take even more pictures.

"What do you mean you're not allowing us in?!" Lila said anger displayed clearly on her face.

"I'm truly sorry, here Maya let me take over while you take care of our other guests." Marinette said as she stepped out of the restaurant. She hair was pulled into an elegant up do, still wearing her signature black earrings. However she had a simple pairing of silver glasses on and was wearing a pink pencil skirt a white ruffled top and a black blazer. Her nails were a soft pink matching her toes as she wore black open toed heels. Both Adrien and Lila saw the glint in her eye even though she was smiling politely at them. "I really hoped you would all take the hint when reservations under your name were all rejected. You see I refuse to allow petty drama cause problems for my restaurant, and I'm afraid that you two bring drama with you where ever you go. However I can see my hint was not noticed so I'll tell you myself. Lila Rossi, Adrien Agreste, you two and your families are banned from setting foot into my restaurant. So sorry, but after you two repeatedly bullied me, spread lies about me and tried to ruin my future, I simply couldn't find it in myself to allow you in. Now please leave, your blocking other customers." Marinette turned and began to walk back into the restaurant until Adrien grabbed her arm dragging her back roughly.

"Now listen here Marinette!" He started until Marinette turned to him no fear in her eyes as she drew her free arm back and decked him. Adrien released her arm falling backwards holding his nose in pain, Marinette falling to the ground holding her arm gingerly.

"How dare you!?!" Lila snapped dropping down and wrapping her arms around Adrien's shoulders protectively, glaring at Marinette attempting to play the victims. "Thats it! We are sueing you for everything you have, I can't believe you just assaulted Adrien!" She smirked as she watched an officer get out of her car and advance on them. "Officer! Officer please arrest her! She just assaulted my fiance!" Lila cried out as tears began to fall. 

"I'm afraid I'll be taking Mr. Agreste into custody instead Miss Rossi. I was here the entire time and I watched him grab Miss Dupain-Cheng roughly. He assaulted her and she defended herself." Sabrina said staring down at the two as Lila looked up at her in shock. Another officer pulled up with his lights on and stepped out of the car. "Raincomprix, an ambulance is on the way to fix his nose before I take him in. Please make sure to get the photographers names, emails and numbers so that we can get pictures and possibly videos. Then take Miss Dupain-Cheng statement along with pictures of her and her arm, I'll take his pictures. After that get witness statements." Sabrina nodded before pulling out her notebook and walking over to the paparazzi. A few minutes later an ambulance pulled up and took care of Adrien before he was escorted to the back of the police car. Lila stood watching in shock, her mind running a mile a minute, she was quick to flee the scene once she realized pictures were still being taken.

The next day they were all over the news and everyone was on Marinette's side. Videos and pictures were all over social media and Gabriel's lawyers told him that there was no way they could save Adrien from being guilty unless they took a plea bargain. Adrien would admit his guilt and instead of jail time he had to pay Marinette a settlement and was given a restraining order to not come within fifty feet of her for five years. Gabriel's brand took a great hit and for a while Lila and Adrien couldn't step outside with out receiving glares or being refused business. Their reputations were dearly hurt and it didn't look like they'd ever be fixed. While Marinette was higher than ever everyone viewing her as a strong and amazing person after she didn't let his attack hold her back. This drove them crazy but they knew they couldn't do anything, Lila however decided that Hawkmoth just needed to target Marinette. Unluckily for them, it was that targeting that gave away Gabriel's identity to Ladybug and the Miraculous team.

A few months later it was breaking news when the Miraculous team brought in Gabriel, Natalie, and Lila and exposed them as Hawkmoth and Mayura, and that Lila was working with them. Adrien was spared after Ladybug revealed that he was Chat Noir. Everyone was ecstatic, parties were thrown and statues of the heros were placed in different parts of the city. It was shortly after that it was revealed that Gabriel blacklisted many people and allowed his designers to steal work in the hopes that they'd get others akumatized. Marinette was ecstatic that her name in fashion was cleared but she told the press she wasn't planning on going back into fashion. That only a few people would receive her designs, and they would only be those that Clara or Jagged recommended. It was a few months later that Gordon Ramsey visited her restaurant everyone was expecting Ramsey to find something to tear apart and were extremely surprised when he made a tweet praising Marinette's meals and her chefs talents. It actually spurred a friendship between the two and soon Gordon was added to the list of people that received her designs. After this everyone was going to Marinette's restaurant, they had reservations book 6 months out. Every day there is new pictures of celebrities at the restaurant Marinette was the new name in restaurants and cooking. She even agreed to star on some cooking shows. Her favorite guest spot was on Nailed it. The show was themed after heroes Jacques Torres made cupcakes specialized after America's heros, while Marinette made a five tier cake, each tier representing a different Parisian hero. Marinette lost it when she saw the cupcakes for Batman and Robin she couldn't stop laughing and immediately took pictures. Marinette and Jacques held multiple conversations in French, both struggling not to laugh as Nicole made faces at them. When Marinette pulled out the money gun she flicked her head done and a pair of Eiffel Tower shaped glasses covered her face. She looked at Nicole seriously and nodded before saying she was ready to complete the mission. This cause Nicole to burst into laughter.  After the winner was announced Marinette made another announcement, all three contestants and their family had an all expenses paid trip to Paris and a free meal at her restaurant Miraculous. It was shortly after that, that Marinette began to open more restaurants starting in each heroes city. Twenty-five percent of their earnings went to either the heros in question or a charity that they picked. Marinette's restaurants got popular quickly and soon she was named the youngest billionaire and only twenty-five years old. Everyone was shocked when majority of her money was put towards charity and thar she began different foundations to help others. She even began programs to pay for peoples schooling in university and colleges. Soon she was invited to charity events all over the world, from the Maria Stark Foundation to the Martha Wayne charity Gala. When she is twenty-six Marinette moves out of Audrey's penthouse and travels between different homes until settling down into a penthouse in New York. Audrey and Chloe both follow her over Audrey simply returning and establishing New York as her base of operations once again.