#modern!avatar

[lvrcpid]

modern!neteyam as your boyfriend!

[divineei]

modern!atwow x musician!reader

modern avatar mlist!

desc. headcanons for modern avatar: the way of water teens with a musician significant other who’s in a band. reader plays a different instrument for each character.

a/n. if this flops i’m retiring. real shit.

— neteyam. ( guitarist s/o ♪! )

he sleeps with a t-shirt of your band every. goddamn. night.

gives it back to you once a week so you can spray your perfume on it. you ended up bringing him a bottle of ur fave brand and he sprays the cologne on it every time he washes it (aka ever fucking week)

mans hooked. to both you and your music

listens to your band’s songs at least once a day. either w/ headphones or on full blast it doesn’t matter

his whole family knows all the lyrics

sometimes tuk comes to his room and jumps on his bed while playing air guitar and he absolutely joins

other times tho he closes his eyes to focus and pays special attention to the guitar while having your smile in mind

he once spent like 2 weeks watching youtube tutorials to (kinda) learn one song so he could play for you

was it good? no it was fucking hideous. was it the sweetest fucking thing ever tho? absolutely it was

always tries to pick you up after band practice

my boy would rather miss his basketball competitions than miss one of your concerts

this one time he actually tried to skip a match bc your performance was at the same time and the mf showed up backstage like “hEy🙂”

you had to call his mom for him to leave (u snitch that was kinda foul)

definitely knows abt “the rockstar’s girlfriend” aesthetic and makes it his personality. like he’s so into it

you got him a t-shirt that said “im with the band” as a joke but he actually wears it and its hilarious

— kiri. ( keyboard s/o ♪! )

comes to your house just to hear you play

she brings a book and lays down on your bed while you make new music

ADORES watching you come up with new tunes!!!!!!

you always have that focused look on your face as you move your fingers over the keys at makes her want to take a picture (she actually has a few ngl)

always goes back home humming your new melody

you record covers of her favorite songs on your keyboard and give her a cd that she listens to on her discman (she defo owns old gadgets like that)

sometimes puts her phone down on her window stool, where she has her favorite plants, and leaves it there with your music playing. she likes to think it help her plants grow

lowkey gatekeeps your songs

there was this one time you couldn’t sleep bc she kept appearing on your mind, so you connected your headphones and made your “ode to kiri”

it was 2am when you vídeocalled her to play for her what you just wrote

and kiri being the sensitive person she is, swore she could feel your affection through the music, little tears threatening to fall from her pretty eyes

it was truly a treasured memory in your relationship

until a loud ass knock on your door and an equally loud “FFS ITS 2AM!!!!!” almost made you drop dead

she absolutely laughed at you btw

— lo’ak. ( bassist s/o ♪! )

brings you stickers so you can decorate your bass w/ them

“aye babe i got a new sticker for your guitar” “for the hundredth time lo’ak, its a BASS!!!”

yeah he knows it annoys you and no he’s not gonna stop

his lockscreen is a picture of you on stage with a bunch of lil hearts he drew around you

when he goes to your concerts he tells everyone you two are dating

“you see that one over there bro? pfft yeah, we’re together” “do i know you man????” 💀

when you told him your band didnt have a logo yet he showed up at your door 3 days after, super excited and with a bunch of sketches to show you

i also think lo’ak would be really into graffiti art

so he goes around the neighborhood spray painting your band’s logo on the streets walls

“lo’ak you’re gonna get us in trouble” “oh cmon, its good promo!!”

he messes up with your amplifier when you practice, turning up and down the volume, the treble, etc. until you throw your pick right into his fucking forehead and he’s like:

“ma fault 😨”

the moment he (finally) sits still he actually pays really close attention to how your hands move

“damn, you make it look so easy” “im just good with my fingers ig”

cue the dumbest smirk you’ve ever seen

— ao’nung. ( drummer s/o ♪! )

imma just say it; he is popular. by that i mean ma boy has hella contacts

AND by that i mean he makes sure your band always has a venue to perform at. always first on every list fr

“ao’ stay the fuck away from my drums”

actually a fucking menace. tries to impress you by smashing the drumsticks everywhere.

“nah babe check me out i got it this time srsly”

rhythm left the room the moment he sat down

he even attempts some tricks he seen you pull off during your concerts, like throwing the sticks up or rolling them between his fingers.

they always end up either on the floor or hitting his dumbass head. it’s cool tho, u kiss it better (after a well deserved smack bc what did i tell u)

he’d still insist on learning so you two end up having a chick flick moment where you guide him by putting your hands on his

boy actually blushes. just a smidge

“your ears are red” “stfu no they’re not”

might not know shit abt making music but seeing the look on your face when you play is enough to make him see how passionate you are

loves being alone with you in your band’s backstage lounge

he’s so fucking extra he got his friend outside the door like some whack ass bodyguards. they’re so into it too bro

“aye keep walking man🕴️” “move along bitch aint nothing to see here🕴️”

whenever you’re about to go on stage he stays with you in your band’s room and massages your hands

makes sure you always put some baby powder on your palms before you perform in case you start sweating so you dont drop your drumsticks

— tsireya. ( vocalist s/o ♪! )

she sings along to your songs whenever they play

ao’nung is sick and tired of listening to her and uses ear plugs all the time bc he once told her to stfu and got smacked

you two even make your own carpool karaoke and scream the lyrics together on the parking lot

and she NAILS IT!!!!!

like my girl can sing fr

in fact you’ve asked her to help in a few songs for harmonies and second voices

she helps you out a lot with your vocal practice and your breathing exercises

she sits down with you and counts each second with her fingers when hold your breath and when you try your best to hold a specific note

let’s be honest here. A LOT of your songs are abt her

you really don’t have to tell her, she knows they are. bc when you’re up on stage singing abt the perfect girl, you look right at her. and her heart beats faster every time

sometimes you send her your lyrics like “what do u think of this??” and it’d be a full on poem abt her that makes her smile so goofy. kicking feet and everything

every time you get in the shower and start humming/singing her phone is ready

actually has a video of you freaking tf out bc you had an idea for a new song while showering and you stormed your way out the bathroom, wet and hair full off shampoo

“REYA PASS ME A PEN QUICK” “NAH WHY ARE YOU BOOTY NAKED PLEASEHAhH”

you had to mop the floor after that

— rotxo. ( acoustic guitarist s/o ♪! )

makes sure you are never out of strings to change

but since the strings are heavier from an electric guitar, he knows you sometimes hurt your fingers playing

so he bought you a bunch of finger protectors.

he’s a sweetheart, but those whack ass things he got you looked like this

yeaaah…. no. 💀

actually offensive he’d think you need that shit but you let it go bc he really just wanna be there for you

the actual definition of #1 fan

he’s on every concert

and i mean EVERY. CONCERT. front row, backstage, glowing sticks on one hand, phone on the other and zooming on you and only you

he goes to your house more than you go to his, just bc he always wants you to play smthn. and this way you dont gotta bring your guitar back and forth

when you’re together in your room, you get your guitar and he asks you to play some lofi style tunes

especially loves it when it’s summer and the both of you just lay down with the windows wide open and the breeze goes in and out. has a cool glass of your fave drink with a straw and he holds it up to you while you play

one thing ik for sure is rotxo is lowkey good at making beats/bases

the two of you have definitely made a few tracks purely for your enjoyment (like this)

many many many beach dates where you bring your guitar and he lays his head on your lap while the sun sets

taglist. — @rainbowsocks, @dearstell, @erenjaegerwifee, @neteyamyam, @lvrcpid, @grierpilots, @littlexscarletxwitch, @elegantkidfansoul, @anm3mi, @kachowness, @boilingpots , @lagoonabluebabe, @lethalvenus, @casiia, @liluvtojineteyam, @inluvwithneteyam, @syulangg, @junnniiieee07, @drugs-for-memes, @ilovejakesullysdick, @lovelyygirl8, @neqeyam, @ak-aaa-li, @sakura-onesan, @babyymeme, @gender3nvyy,

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[yawneneteyam]

gorgeous (the finale) — you're gorgeous.

— GORGEOUS, an avatar smau ( by yawneneteyam ) masterlist

— gorgeous, you're gorgeous !

y/n woke up before neteyam.

after messaging tsireya and kiri, she put her phone down and looked back down at neteyam who was asleep on her chest. his breathing was low and even, he was sleeping soundly. y/n played with one of his locs with a smile on her face.

it seemed like she had waited forever for this moment, but she didn't mind- it was worth it. it was almost an out of body experience, having neteyam asleep in her arms, like he was a little kid.

he fell asleep late last night. they stayed up for a while, making up for lost time. they acquainted each other with their lips once more, before acquainting each other with other parts of their bodies. it was a long time coming, they would say it made it better though. neteyam stayed up longer than y/n did, he couldn't stop himself from staring at her- taking her in life a gift from eywa herself, which to him.. she was.

he was sleeping so peacefully, y/n thought. she couldn't bring herself to wake him up yet, she doubted that he ever got a good nights rest being the eldest, the strongest. y/n pleaded with the powers and their plans to give neteyam at least another hours rest; and that's what he got.

y/n was trying her best to navigate typing up her report whilst neteyam slept. it was a struggle but she was managing. neteyam sniffed and blinked a few times, realising where he was and who he was with, that it wasn't actually a dream.

"morning mamas," neteyam cleared his throat before sitting up. y/n smiled watching him stretch the night away and accustom to the bright light of late afternoons. "how did you sleep?" he asked.

"very good," y/n slowly closed her laptop, suddenly nervous that they were waking up in the same bed. "how did you sleep, you were out for a while" y/n chuckled.

"what time is it?" neteyam looked for his phone on the bed. y/n pulled hers out and read the time to neteyam.

"it's noon," she turned her phone screen around with a laugh.

"you're kidding," neteyam deadpanned. y/n shook her head with a smile. "shit," he sighed.

"what time do you need to be home?" y/n was hesitant to ask, not wanting him to leave just yet, but she knew that he had responsibilities at home.

neteyam tilted his head, resting his weight on his palms. the way he was sitting, brought back flashes of their night before. how he sat the same way with her straddling him, kissing him. "who says i have to be home?" he smirked.

"oh really?" y/n sat up on her knees, leaning closer to neteyam, "does the sully's mightiest son not have any duties today?" she smiled cheekily.

"he has priorities in higher places," neteyam grabbed her chin with his fingers, pulling her face closer to his. he could feel her breath on his lips, "places to be, people to please" he shrugged.

"yeah?" y/n smiled.

"oh yeah," he nodded, "and looking at my busy schedule, you're right at the top"

"oh I'm good with being on top," y/n pecked neteyam's lips lightly.

"oh, don't I know it?" neteyam laughed, pulling y/n's whole weight on top of his, pressing his lips roughly against hers. they stayed there for a while, drinking in the sweet honeysuckle that was each other. learning the little quirks about each other, like how neteyam has a dimple at the very bottom of his stomach and how he is ticklish on his left side.

as they let the day slip away from them, neteyam had an idea. "did you want to go out tonight?" he asked.

y/n seemed taken aback, "really?" she asked. "like on a date?" she tried to hide her smile, but wasn't doing a great job.

neteyam could see right through her as he cracked a grin too, "well, yeah I would hope so" he leaned closer into her touch. "I think we are too well acquainted with each other to just be friends," he laughed.

"where would we go?" y/n nestled herself deeper into neteyam's hold.

"where would you like to go?" he asked.

y/n was quiet for a moment before answering. "I have an idea" she smiled.

— gorgeous, you're gorgeous !

the sun had now set. neteyam and y/n were sat on a hill in the forests of pandora. they had spent their afternoon there, watching the sky fade from blue to pink.

neteyam was laying in the grass, his eyes closed as he felt the wind blow over him. y/n was sat up next to him, watching him peacefully. she had waited for this and now it was here; he was everything she could have ever wanted.

"stop staring at me you moron" neteyam smirked.

y/n pushed him slightly, "I wasn't".

"you're a liar," he smiled, "I can feel it,"

neteyam slowly sat up so he was sitting next to y/n properly. he looked at her and took in the way the sunset was hitting her skin and the reflections glimmering in her eyes. she looked beautiful.

"are you going to keep staring at me or are you going to kiss me?" y/n asked.

"can't I do both?" neteyam asked, leaning into kiss her for what felt like the one hundredth time that day. the sensation he felt hadn't yet faded.

y/n pulled away, resting her forehead on neteyam's. he noticed how she was looking at him once again, just like she had been before.

"what are you thinking about?" he asked.

"do you want to be my boyfriend?" y/n asked, no hesitation present in her voice. can't overthink what you don't hold back.

neteyam laughed, dumbfounded by her question. "I kind of assumed I already was as of this morning," he admitted, "I would love to be your boyfriend, y/n".

"okay good, because it would've been an awkward car ride home if you said no," y/n smiled, laying down in the grass where neteyam had once been.

he laughed, laying down next to her, wrangling his fingers gently in her hair.

"you're making that face again," neteyam chuckled.

"what face?" she asked, "I don't make a face"

"yes you do!" he argued, "it's the face you make when you're thinking about something" he rolled onto his stomach. y/n sighed, shaking her head slightly. "what're you thinking about?" neteyam asked again.

y/n let herself break out into a smile, allowing every feeling of joy to flourish in her stomach like butterflies. ones that neteyam put there and she was sure would never leave.

"you're so gorgeous"

— gorgeous, you're gorgeous ! and that's the end! thank you so much to everyone who showed me some love during this entire thing. I'm so sorry the last few chapters have taken me forever to do, I was so swamped with work and couldn't find the motivation to do anything- but we've finally done it! now that gorgeous is finished, my jamie flatters story 'all things connected' should be up in the next week!!! so if you want to be on the taglist, send me an ask or comment on this post <3 sending you all love.

[luv4fandoms]

Invisible String

Modern Human College Twt Smau

Chapter 4.5

Prev/Next

Lo'ak was chilling in his dorm listening to music, just trying to relax after another annoying day. He honestly didn't know when was more draining, the school work or being around the new group vibe. He didn't care if fishlips got a girl, but he hated how it hurt Lizzie. He also was less than comfortable about his boy Rotxo being with his sister. He just wished he could find a way to get the couple that were supposed to be together, together. He had been trying to rack his brain since it a came to a head and the only thing he could come up with was pissing them off enough to break up...but he knew Kiri would have his head if he tried some shit like....wait...wait a second! Grabbing his phone he quickly looked for the one person he knew would be fully on board with his sudden idea.

Lo'ak smiled as he pulled up Spider's name, he knew Ari would agree with him on this, now to just get Spider and Lizzie to agree

Spider shook his head as he sat his phone down on his nightstand and turned off his light…it was an interesting idea, and he wondered if it may be stupid enough to work. Kiri didn't seem like the type to get jealous, but had she ever been in a situation that would make her feel that way? And then there was Lizzie and Ao'nung. Was he the jealous type? He had always seemed a bit like a playboy to him...and Lizzie, he wouldn't do anything unless she was 100% on board. She was a nice girl and she understood what he was going through, he didn't want to hurt her just to try and get Kiri, that wouldn't be right. Sighing he wondered if he could get enough time in-between classes tomorrow to even bring up the idea to her.

Lizzie finally shut off her light as she laid back, still thinking of her and Ari's conversation. Sure she wanted Ao'nung, but she wouldn't do it at the cost of Spider, he was a kind, sweet soul who was going through the same heartache she was. She wouldn't do that to him, even if it meant giving up Ao'nung, she just wasn't that type of girl. She wondered though what he thought of the idea, Ari had said that Lo'ak was talking to him, did he just flat out say no? She would have to see if she could find time in-between classes to ask him.

Mr.Mclanie was already huffy when Lizzie took her seat, her body dragging since her mind kept her up last night for longer than she would have liked, and she had to rush out so that she wasn't late after having overslept, but the smell of coffee suddenly perked her up when she took her seat. She looked over at Spider, him having assigned himself the seat beside her ever since that first day and saw a to-cup on his desk, knowing full well that he didn't drink coffee she raised a brow.

“Got it on my way to class, you didn't reply to my good morning message so I figured you slept in” he chuckled while sliding it over to her.

“Oh you sweet precious soul” she breathed, taking the cup, and a large gulp.

“Nectar of God” she breathed while she sat it down.

“also I'm so sorry about not replying, insomnia last night, so my body went into do not disturb mode this morning”

“I completely understand,” he laughed before looking towards the board.

“honestly my brain was kinda doing that too last night” Lizzie quickly swallowed her second gulp of coffee, she wondered if he would be the first to bring up lo'ak’s idea.

“So um…Lo'ak messaged me last night”

It seemed like he would be.

“Mmm, Ari messaged me” She nodded, sipping on the coffee now, she could see him turn to look at her, about to speak, when Mr.Mclanie cleared his throat, letting everyone know that class was starting.

Spider held the door for her as they made their way out of class.

“So…um…pffff….I don't even know how to start this”

He started once they were a ways away from any listening ears.

“Lo'ak thinks we should fake date to make Kiri and Ao'nung jealous” Lizzie stated after taking a breath.

“Yup” he nodded, happy that at least one of them was able to say it.

“What are your thoughts about it?” She asked and he ran his hand over his face, hating that she put him on the spot, he had been thinking about it all night and there was only one conclusion he could come to.

“I don't know if it would even work, Kiri doesn't seem like that type, and I'm not gonna just use you like that” he stated, watching as she gave him a small smile and nod.

“I'm in the same boat, I don't think Ao'nung would even be phased and I don't want to use you like that”

“So we're in agreement?”

“Well at least we have each other even as we are swallowed up by the crushing agony that is heartbreak”

“You always word things so elegantly” he laughed

“Thank you, it's a gift” she laughed as well. They smiled as the laughter died down, both nodding at their mutual agreement, friends. They parted ways for their next classes, fully confident in their choice.

Needless to say that Ari and Lo'ak were not happy with the two, telling them that they were crazy to pass on Lo'ak genius idea, but the two stuck to their choice, even as they got to lunch and saw the same sight that they had come to expect, even as hard as it was. Even as everyone agreed on a bonfire at the beach that evening since it was Friday…Friends.

Ari laid on Lizzie's bed while the girl picked out an outfit for the night. One that would be both comfortable and warm

“I just don't understand you two! It's a flawless idea!”

“Except for the fact that we're pretty sure neither Kiri or Ao'nung are the jealous type. And we don't want to use each other just for a maybe”

“But what if they are! And is it using if it's agreed upon? It's not like it's one person left in the dark”

“It is what it is, we agreed” Lizzie shrugged, pulling on the blue star cardigan she had finished crocheting a couple of days ago over her long blue dress. She grabbed her bag and looked at Ari.

“Ok, ready when you are”

Upon arriving at the beach the two noticed that everyone was already there and the fire was already going since the sun had gone down. Lizzie could see Neteyam talking to Tsireya who was sitting next to Kiri and Rotxo, the couple casually holding hands, the four gathered around the fire sitting across from Ao'nung and Leilani. Lizzie felt her heart clench as she watched the two, Ao'nung's arm wrapped around Leilani's waist while her head rested against his shoulder. She looked towards Ari who suddenly sprinted off to the right, her gaze followed the girl's path and noticed Spider and Lo'ak laughing and rough housing nearby. She shook her head at the two, smiling while she decided it would be best to join them.

“Hey there mamas, was wondering when you two would show up” Lo'ak spoke while throwing his arm around Ari's shoulder.

“We had to look good” Ari said while flicking her hair.

“Cute jacket” Spider added, pinching Lizzie's cardigan sleeve

“Thanks, finished it a couple of days ago” she replied

“I’m convinced there isn’t anything you can’t make” he laughed.

“Man that’s what I’ve told her” Lo’ak stated before everyone heard Leilani laughing at something Ao’nung said. The three turned to look at Lizzie, who was looking down, her arm grabbing her other arm, hugging herself. Spider reached up and rubbed her back.

“Wanna go somewhere else?” He asked, watching as she just shook her head.

“Fuck that, y’all ain’t about to be pushed out of the group because of this shit. Rotxo is one thing, but she’s not part of the fam” Lo’ak stated, ready to go say something.

“I’ll fight a bitch, can I fight a bitch, cause you know I will” Ari stated, already rolling up her sleeves.

“No Ari it isn’t worth it” Lizzie told her.

“My idea still stands” Lo’ak started, causing Spider to roll his eyes.

“Hey, if nothing else, they will get uncomfortable and leave” he shrugged, And this time it was Rotxo they heard laughing at something Kiri said. Lizzie reached over and took Spider's hand, already knowing how he was feeling. She looked over at him, silently asking him if he was ok, to which he gave her a small smile and nodded.

“See, that right there, it comes easily for y’all” Lo'ak spike up

“What?” Spider asked

“Holding hands, checking on each other” Ari added, causing the two to look down at their joined hands.

“Think about it, you just do what y’all already doin, just play it up a bit, and boom, convincing relationship” Lo’ak started

“Really it’s a win win, you two make the other jealous, and all you have to do is what already seems to come naturally” Ari shrugged. Lizzie looked over at Spider. They had agreed against it, but when they explained it like that, would it be any different than what they were now? Spider was already looking at her, his mind thinking the same as he repeated their words in his head.

“Should we?”

“What do you think?” They asked at the same time.

“I guess…if you are comfortable with it” Lizzie started

“We could give it a shot” Spider shrugged.

“Yes! For the love of God give it a fuckin shot!” Lo’ak groaned

“Do you really have anything to lose? If it doesn’t work you can just say you agreed you were better off as friends” Ari added, watching as Lizzie and Spider nodded. Suddenly though, Rotxo’s voice rang out again.

“Hey! You guys just gonna hang out over there all night?” Everyone all looked over at the group, noticing that the group was staring at them. Lizzie looked over at Spider, both of them silently confirming the plan. He gave her hand a squeeze as they all made their way over, Lo’ak sat down on a log, Ari sitting on the ground between his legs as he kept his arms around her. With no other seats open, Spider sat down on the sand, pulling Lizzie down in between his legs and against his chest, his arms rested on his knees until she got comfortable, then he lightly wrapped them around her. When they finally looked up at the group, they noticed that everyone had gone silent, watching them. They were used to Lo’ak and Ari being touchy, but this was new.

“Um…something you two want to tell us?” Kiri asked.

“I guess it is about time we tell them” Spider started while looking at Lizzie, and she wondered how he could play this off so easily.

“I suppose we should” you laughed

“We decided that since we get along so well, that we’d give a relationship a shot” Spider smiled, pulling Lizzie closer.

“Whoa seriously?” Rotxo asked

“He’s easy to be with” Lizzie laughed, which wasn’t untrue, Spider was easy to be around.

“You’ve only known each other for a couple of weeks” Ao’nung stated

“True, but I still remember that comment you made when I first came back, when Lizzie made the cookies. You said someone was gonna wife her up…I had wondered if I had just as much of a chance as anyone else, so I asked her out” Spider shrugged, Lo’ak sniggering beside them and quickly hid it in Ari’s neck, he knew exactly what Spider was doing, and he was so proud of him.

“And I always remembered what you had told me awhile ago Kiri, about finding someone that vibes with my energy and doesn’t drain it, and honestly, Spider’s energy always boosts mine and balances me out” Lizzie smiled, rubbing her thumb over the back of Spider’s had while she leaned back against him more.

“I think you make a beautiful couple” Tsireya smiled, not noticing her brother’s eyes cutting over to her.

“I knew it would happen eventually, you two fit together well” Neteyam nodded.

“I mean I’m happy for you two, I’m glad ma bro and sis are together, y’all make a good pair ” Rotxo smiled.

“I don’t know the two of you well, but you do look super cute together” Leilani nodded with a smile.

“I’m glad you found each other” Kiri nodded.

“So what were we talking about?” Lo’ak asked, turning the conversation away from the new couple who were wondering if they could do this.

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[reyalvr]

maxi !! i need thoughts on modern!sully's cause for me i think i see neteyam at college with a business related degree or something

-🐬

business major neteyam is so good but i raise you Math Major Neteyam™ !! idk i just see him working with numbers really well for some reason … AND HE’D BE SOOOO NONCHALANT ABT IT he’s like cleo from math stack exchange 😒 all his siblings would ask him for help but instead of actually teaching them he’d only give them the answers so they can teach themselves … bitch

kiri would obv be a woman in stem !! taking after her mother fr … she’d either be focused on botany or marine biology idk,,, tbh i think she’d be double majoring in anything stem related <\\3

lo’ak… now i think he would’ve gotten into college with a sports related scholarship but would eventually shift to smtg marine related (courtesy of his gf tsireya)

and tuk my niece my babygirl my DAUGHTER… zoology ftw!! u see how brave she is in any situation ?3!:)$ like that little girl can handle anything

[qrbits]

after school at the jasmine dragon 🐉

(narrated) process vid here

[mountainshroom]

Felt like drawing some silly cats :)

[demaparbat-hp]

Hiya!! 👋🏼😄 How's it going? Your fashion taste for Zuko in a Modern AU seems to be artsy, or maybe "formal" is the word. That shirt he wore when he gave Sokka romantic song advice looked Versace🧐. Anyway, I was wondering how you came up with it, he always struck me more as the type that didn´t care much about fashion, so I'm curious about other´s opinions and heacanons about it. And do you have any other fashion headcanons for the rest of the GAang? Also, their music tastes. How did you come up with them? Especially Katara's! 😍

Hello! As it happens, I have a lot of Thoughts and Feelings™ about this, so I'm leaving these over here, and the rest of my ramblings down below the cut!

Let us begin with the Gaang, shall we?

SUKI always struck me as that Pretty Girl from the Gym. She is so incredibly fit it isn't even funny. She could kick anyone's ass, and we'd all thank her. She has this casual gym style that somehow always looks glorious on her, as it should! Comfy yet fashionable clothes for a nice workout or a day in town.

Her music tastes are basically any and all power songs from the eighties and nineties. (Eye of the Tiger, anyone?) She also enjoys metal via Toph, and bands like BSB, NSYNC, or Boyz II Men with Katara. My girl has a very eclectic Playlist and we all love her for it.

SOKKA is That Guy™. Loose T-shirts and shorts everywhere he goes, no matter the weather. He's stupidly into fashion but it doesn't show! At all! And everyone teases him about it. His closet is about 90% Cactus Juice merchandise, hence the "it's the quenchiest!" shirt.

His fashion and music tastes are pretty much the same. He loves poetry but isn't really into lyrics. He'll misinterpret just about anything you place in front of him. His Playlist is mostly vibes and tiktok songs he kind of enjoys. He isn't really into music...at least not as much as his sister.

AANG owns exactly one hoodie, one pair of shorts, and one beanie (THE beanie). Oh, and the crocs—don't forget the crocs. Somehow, he's always wearing the exact same outfit. Every. Single. Day. Ancient Gaang lore suggests that the day Aang goes out without his beanie, it's the end of the world.

His Playlist is the poppiest, most bizarre thing ever. Every single song is Happy by Pharrell Williams levels of happy. Yet sometimes, among the bouncy dance-to songs, you'll find the strangest of things... (He does know what Good Day by Twenty One Pilots is about. That's the reason he likes it so much, actually. And it's so weird.)

KATARA is all about sundresses and loose pants. The epitome of comfortable loveliness. Light fabrics in blue shades, careful embroidery, delicate shoes, and little to no accessories—hers is a simple, yet quite adorable, style. She just needs to add more colors to her usual palette...

She is, first and foremost, a Florence + The Machine girl. It's the Dark Goddess of the Sea vibes, to be honest. Florence Welch is her idol and yes, she will fight you about lyrics interpretation, and win. It may not seem like it, but her music tastes are also very varied.

She draws a little from each member of the Gaang, so you'll hear her humming along to Gorillaz (where did you even find out about them, Aang?), The Weeknd (I...don't think this song means what you think it means, Sokka...), and Hozier (Zuko why did you dedicate Talk to me, Zuko WHAT DID YOU MEAN BY THAT).

TOPH...ah, lovely girl. I'll summarise everything about Toph’s fashion sense in two words: comfort and rebellion. Stuffy dresses forced on her by billionaire parents? No thank you! Give her tank tops with loose shirts and short pants. Bandaids shared with Aang, bracelets from Katara, and even piercings she got in tandem with Sokka. Shoes? What even is that?

Something I love about this fandom is our collective agreement that Toph is into the dirtiest, heaviest, most ear-splitting and soul-crushing death metal of all times. Her Playlist is full of the most obscure names to ever exist, and she can and will blast through your walls with the sheer volume of her speaker.

Zuko. ZUKO.

Even in a modern AU my boy must suffer. That being said, I envision Tales from the Couch as—well, exactly what it is: an ATLA modern AU. While there is not a war to fight, and a lot of plot lines are discarded or expanded upon, much about the core story remains the same.

This is my way of saying that Zuko still goes trough his redemption arc, and it reflects on his fashion choices.

The way you described it works perfectly because of one single reason: in this AU, Zuko is an artist. He had to suppress his love for writing and drawing because of his background and the expectations Ozai had for him (taking over the family company), and a very large part of his redemption arc directly affects his relationship with art.

In the Couch equivalent of S1, Zuko has fallen out of Ozai's graces, and is desperate to protect his place in the company and the Kasai household. He's pretending to be someone he isn't and trying to live up to his Father's image of a perfect heir while still being somewhat cut-off financially, and it shows.

He's all about imposing long coats and a semi-formal style, imitating what he knows Azula and Father would respect. He's striking and sharp and dark. But no matter how he dresses or carries himself (that air of cold superiority and arrogance)—it won't help him when he needs it the most.

In S2, Zuko has hit his lowest point. He's officially disinherited and tossed away by his father, and would be out in the streets if it wasn't for Uncle Iroh. He goes from sharp, high-tailored outfits to old second-hand clothes that hang loosely on his frame. He starts smoking and cuts his hair off, forgoing the undercut for the first time in years.

But then...Father accepts him back. When Zuko returns home, it's with respect to his name and a very high position in his father's company. He's finally the perfect Kasai heir, dressed in overly expensive suits and finery, even at home... But Father forbids him from wearing Lu Ten's earring, and Zuko can no longer recognize himself without the familiar glint of gold dancing on his peripheral vision.

When Zuko leaves the Kasai name behind him and goes back to living with Uncle Iroh...he's finally at peace with who he is, and what he wants in this life. The sharp edges aren't gone (they'll always be a part of him, after all), but now they're dulled by looser clothes and softer hairstyles.

He's an artist, and for once in his life, he is determined to pursue his own ambitions. Zuko's outfits may not be designer-made anymore, but he takes what he has and makes himself look like he wants to look, like the person he wants to be.

He doesn't read fashion magazines or keeps up to the latest trends like Azula does. He's just...Zuko. And his newfound confidence makes everything he wears look like it belongs on him.

As for music...well, Ursa raised a literature boy.

He loves lyric-heavy music and natural voices, be they soothing or powerful. Dissecting song meanings and possible interpretations with Katara is one of his favorite parts of the day. They're both very passionate and strong-minded individuals, so it stands to reason that their debates can get quite...heated.

Zuko's Playlist is both incredibly eclectic and somehow very...him. There's a common thread that binds together every song and artist he likes, and he's hilariously unaware of this. To take a look into his Playlist is a higher honor reserved only for those closest to him.

In the wide spectrum of things, it is no wonder that Zuko is, first and foremost, a Hozier man. But though Andrew is his God in all aspects of this life, there's someone else that has had a huge impact on him...

Two someones, actually.

Zuko refuses to tell anyone how he got into Twenty One Pilots, but it's kind of a moot point when the beginning of his obsession is nothing compared to everything that came after. They have just about the right amount of everything that makes Zuko...well, Zuko. The poetic lyrics, the soothing or raging music, the heavy, intensely resonant themes...

Up there, in the second artwork, I placed an album cover behind each period of Zuko's life. The election of these records is intentional, as I feel like their general themes work incredibly well with Zuko's arc and growth.

Blurryface in S1. For the demons within us. For giving a name to our fears and shame.

Trench in S2. For escaping the confined walls of a depression city, and fighting to understand the depths of the map of your mind.

Scaled and Icy in the first half of S3. For returning to places you had left behind. For convincing yourself and everyone around you that you're fine, that you're perfect, even though everything is crumbling inside...

Clancy in S3. For recognizing that you can backslide, that you can have fears and shame and pain—but you're shaping yourself with each step you take. For knowing that seeking help from others is okay. Nobody learns to walk on their own.

(And, in the end, you'll always be better than the person you were yesterday. If only because you're still here. You're still alive. You're still yourself.)

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Overall, I rambled a bit too much, don't you think?

If you made it all the way down here—thank you so much for reaching out and being interested in this crazy AU! I hope you enjoy these ideas and tell me some of your own ❤️

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It had been days since everything came to a head. Ao'nung and his new gf were not subtle about their relationship, or rather, she wasn't. He didn't sit at the group table as much, but when he did, she would practically sit on his lap. At least Rotxo and Kiri were a bit more aware of any awkwardness their relationship might cause within the group and kept PDA to a minimum, although Rotxo sneaking a kiss when he thought no one was looking still happened.

And due to their shared situation and knowing just how the other was feeling, Lizzie and Spider found themselves messaging each other after classes, either to check up on the other, or to just bs.

*Spider messaged Lizzie*

*Lizzie messaged Spider*

Even closing in on 2 weeks later, Spider found Lizzie being at the top of his recent contact list.

But little did Spider and Lizzie know...That Lo'ak had an idea to help

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Currently amused by the idea that Aang is a delinquent. Forget punk or prep, he has tattoos, he's constantly destroying public property, he's encouraging kids to run away from home, he's homeless, he has no qualms about lying or stealing, has gotten into street fights, skips school, acts out in class, and he has canonically gone to jail and made friends with the criminals there.

Short of drug use, he is the textbox definition of a delinquent, he just hides it with how fucking cute he is.

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