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[strnilolover]

you weren’t supposed to start for another few days. but yet here you were, sitting in a stall in the women’s restroom, staring down to see the light pink color coating your underwear very slightly.

“shit-“ you cursed under your breath. you should’ve known, you’ve felt off all day but it never crossed your mind it would be your period. you normally never start early.

you groaned, quickly reaching over to your bag, opening it and digging through the items you had in there to retrieve a pad (or tampon), but coming up empty handed after sifting through and triplet checking.

‘well that’s just fucking great’ you didn’t have any in your bag, whatsoever. you normally always did, why did you have to come up empty handed today? especially when you were out at dinner with matt and his family?

you closed your eyes, tilting your head back as you mentally cursed to yourself. you shook your head, grabbing your phone from your bag as you unlocked it and opened your contacts. you finger hovered over matt’s number, hesitant to click it.

‘c’mon just click it. he’s helped you plenty of times before, stop being so nervous.’ you hated asking matt for help with anything related to this, even though every time he always agreed to be there in any way.

ignoring your nerves, you sighed as you clicked it, bringing your phone up to your ear as you sat there. it only rung twice before his voice came through the line.

“hello? sweetheart is everything okay?” matt asked, his voice laced with worry. you could hear the chatter of the nearby tables fluttering through too. you didn’t say anything right away — the silence enveloping you.

“i- uhm.. i started my period matt-“ you say quietly. “-and i don’t have a pad or anything with me.”

the other side was quiet for a moment, you could only hear rustling noises and a few muffled words that you couldn’t quite make out before matt spoke.

“okay, i’ll be there in a few moments.” he said softly before the line went quiet.

you sat there for a few minutes, messing with the hem of your shirt as you waited. after about 5 minutes, the bathroom door opened.

“sweetheart?” matt’s voice rang out through the quiet room. “m’down here.” you responded, and you could hear his foot steps echoing as his feet appeared in front of your stall. you watched as he crouched down, bringing his hand under the door with a pad (or tampon).

you smiled, sighing with relief as you grabbed the item from his hand. “thank you baby..” you said, quickly opening the product. “you’re welcome my love, i’ll be waiting back out with the other okay? do you need anything else?” he asked.

“no- no i’m okay.” you say, smiling to yourself a little more. matt responded with a quick ‘okay’ before his footsteps made their way back toward the door and out, the door clicking shut.

you finished up in the restroom, re-adjusting your clothes and washing your hands. when you made your way back to the table, matt had a smile on his face, pulling your chair out for you as you sat down.

“feelin’ better sweetheart?” he whispered, pressing a kiss to the side of your head. you nodded, leaning your head on his shoulder as everyone around you talked in their own conversations.

“mhm..thank you- again.” you mumbled, leaning up to quickly press a kiss to his cheek.

he smiled once more, “anytime baby.”

[myveryownfanfiction]

18+ MINORS AND THOSE WITHOUT AGE IN BIO DNI

tags: @illiana-mystery, @iobsessoverfictionalmen, @onedirectionlovers2014

warnings: mensuration, swearing

A tapping at my window made me stir. Eric was crouched down on my fire escape, staring in at me. The crow on his shoulder took off as I motioned him in. He slowly opened the window and ducked in. I smiled softly at him and reached out.

"What's wrong?" he asked, tilting his head at me. His eyes scanned over me as he knelt down next to the bed. "You don't look good."

"Period." I muttered. Eric cupped my cheek and nodded. His thumb rubbed over my cheekbone. "Hit like a fucking freight train this morning."

"I can leave if you want me to." He said, leaning forward to kiss my forehead. "Come back when you're feeling better." I shook my head and reached out to grab his shirt. Eric looked down with a raised eyebrow.

"That won't be for a week." I groaned. "Please don't." He nodded and I loosened my grip on his shirt. "What did you do for Shelly?" I asked finally. Eric moved to sit next to me on the bed.

"What do you mean?" he asked, brushing hair off my face and rubbing my back.

"What did you do for her? When she had her period? Did you hold her? Draw her a bath? Buy her candy? What did you do?" Eric looked away and focused on the rain pouring down out of the window. "Eric?"

"She kicked me out basically." He finally answered. "She didn't like me being around her. Said it was too much to handle at once. I played a lot of gigs during that week." Eric turned back to me. "I still bought her candy. Art supplies. Anything she would have wanted. I left it outside the door and headed back out after." I smiled softly.

"That sounds sweet." I said, reaching over and putting my hand on his leg. He nodded, eyes downcast. "What did she say after?"

"She didn't say anything. Just kissed my cheek and practically dragged me to the bedroom." Eric laughed. "That was her way of showing me her appreciation for what I had done." He shrugged, looking back up and meeting my eyes. "I never complained." I smiled at him.

"I would think you wouldn't." I laughed. Eric shrugged, smiling at me. "Well, I'd much rather have you here to cuddle with me." I squeezed his leg. "Unless you have somewhere else to be tonight." I added, noticing the crow sitting on the fire escape. Eric shook his head.

"Tonight I'm all yours." He said, climbing over me and taking his place behind me. I hummed happily as his warm hand pressed against my abdomen. "Sleep. I'll be here when you wake." I nodded sleepily, scooting back against him before nodding off.

[theoddsideofme]

[bear-pattern-hamster]

Carrie's pocket book "Carri Pocke" has been released📚🎉

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[monthlywritingchallenges]

Prompt List

Here is the promtlist for our December-Writing-Challenge: Comforcember.

1. Snowy Silence 2. Warm Blankets 3. Lost and Found 4. Candlelight Glow 5. Shared Secrets 6. First Snowfall 7. Holding Hands 8. Crackling Fire 9. Unexpected Kindness 10. The Taste of Cocoa 11. Homecoming 12. Midnight Confessions 13. Lingering Touch 14. Under the Stars 15. Letters Unsent 16. Soft Laughter 17. Frozen Fingers, Warm Hearts 18. Safe Haven 19. Silent Apologies 20. Wrapped in Love 21. Footprints in the Snow 22. Healing Wounds 23. A Quiet Moment 24. Found Family 25. Winter Morning 26. Carols and Comfort 27. Guiding Light 28. Gentle Reassurance 29. A Familiar Scent 30. Hope Rekindled 31. New Beginnings

Happy writing! ❄

[ghastcyning]

December journal spread. Featuring a winter watercolor scene.

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big comfy jacky

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october rewound, respun

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Preparing for the New Month

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[strnilolover]

what would matt and/or chris do if reader leaked through her pants (period) while they were out shopping but she was already in a bad mood so they’re trying not to upset her while trying to fix it??

they’d both be sweet and not obvious about it. They’d try to get her to like follow them some place else away form everyone’s eyes and help her.

Matt …

Matt had been keeping an eye on you ever since you woke up in a bad mood. He noticed the way you crossed your arms tightly as you browsed through racks of clothes, clearly uninterested in shopping. He didn’t press you, knowing you just needed some space.

But when you shifted awkwardly and tugged at the back of your shirt, he knew something was wrong. His eyes quickly scanned you, and when he caught sight of the faint stain on your pants, his heart sank.

Matt stepped closer, lowering his voice to keep things casual. “Hey, babe, let’s grab a drink or something. You’ve been looking at clothes for ages.”

You shot him a tired look. “I don’t even want to be here, Matt.” you snipped.

“I know, I know,” he soothed, resting a hand lightly on your shoulder. “But let’s just take a little break, yeah? Maybe grab a coffee?” His tone was calm, almost coaxing.

You sighed but nodded, following him out of the aisle. Matt guided you toward the store’s café area, then paused. “Wait here for a sec. I’ll be right back.” he said, gently having you sit down in a more secluded part.

Before you could protest, he disappeared. A few moments later, he returned with a small shopping bag in hand and a soft hoodie draped over his arm. He handed it to you with a sheepish smile. “I, uh, noticed something earlier. Thought this might make you feel more comfortable.”

Then It clicked in your head, and you felt the heat rise to your cheeks. “Matt—”

“Don’t worry about it,” he cut you off gently, his voice reassuring. “We’ll grab some leggings on the way out. No big deal.”

Tears pricked your eyes — not from embarrassment, but from how thoughtful he was being. Matt caught the look and tilted his head. “Hey, don’t cry,” he said softly, brushing his thumb over your cheek. “You’re good, okay? you’ll get through this, and then I’ll take you home to chill. Sound good?”

Chris …

You had been dragging your feet through the store, annoyed at everything around you. Chris kept glancing your way, unsure how to help. He cracked a few jokes, but your stony silence told him they weren’t landing.

When you shifted your weight and tugged at the back of your shirt, Chris immediately clocked something was wrong. His brow furrowed as he looked you over discreetly, catching sight of the faint stain on your pants. His heart squeezed, knowing how upset you might get if he handled this the wrong way.

Chris casually stepped in front of you, blocking anyone else’s view. “Hey, angel,” he said softly, leaning closer. “I think we should hit the car for a minute.”

You frowned, clearly irritated. “Why?” you said, gritting your teeth.

He hesitated, not wanting to embarrass you. “Trust me, it’s just better if we head out for a sec. We can come back if you want.” he said.

The way his voice softened made you suspicious, but you reluctantly agreed. He walked close behind you, shielding you the best he could until you made it to the parking lot.

Once you reached the car, Chris opened the door for you and handed you his sweatshirt. “Here, wrap this around your waist,” he said gently.

Your face fell as realization dawned, and you immediately looked down at your pants. “Oh my god,” you whispered, mortified.

“Hey, hey, it’s not a big deal,” Chris reassured you quickly. He crouched down so he was eye-level with you, his hands resting lightly on your hips. “This happens, okay? — I know how this works. No one saw, and I’ve got your back.”

You looked at him, your lip trembling. “I’m so over today,” you muttered.

Chris gave you a small smile. “I know, angel. Let’s get you some fresh clothes and head home. We can throw on your favorite movie, and I’ll grab all the snacks you want. Sound good?”

You nodded, and Chris leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to your temple. “We’ve got this,” he murmured. “Don’t even stress.”

© STRNILOLOVER

[myveryownfanfiction]

18+ MINORS AND THOSE WITHOUT AGE IN BIO DNI

tags: @iobsessoverfictionalmen, @illiana-mystery, @stark-ironman

warnings: swearing, mention of menstruation

Logan sniffed again as he watched me during dinner. I raised an eyebrow at him and he drugged, shaking his head. I shrugged it off as rogue pulled me into a conversation.

“so why haven’t you gone on a mission lately?” She asked. I laughed, taking a bite of food.

“Ask the professor.” I said, glancing over at him. “Might have something to do with the new recruit getting mission time.” I nudged her shoulder before laughing. “No. I offered to take some time off to help train the next group of kids coming of age. Just in case.”

“and doing a good job of it too.” Charles said, smiling at me. I raised my cup and nodded at him, everyone applauding. Logan sniffed again and this time his eyebrows went up in understanding. I cocked my head at him and he held up a finger. I nodded and went back to eating. I tilted my head as I started to feel uncomfortable. Logan caught my head and jerked his head to the side.

“Great dinner guys.” I said as I stood up. I took my plate to the sink and put it in the water. “I’m gonna head to bed. See you all tomorrow.” Logan followed me as I headed up to my bedroom. He laid out on my bed while I went into the bathroom.

“it started didn’t it?” He called. I groaned as I swapped out my products I had already put on in preparation.

“I hate you.” I said as I walked out. Logan smirked and titled his head. “Your stupid enhanced smell. I swear Logan…” he chuckled.

“not my fault. I didn’t ask for the fucking ability.” Logan said, leaning back on his elbows. I laid down next to him and put my head on his chest.

“It does help sometimes though.” I admitted. Logan shrugged as he wrapped his arm around me.

“if you say so.” He said.

“it is. Warns me I need to prep for it.” I said. Logan kissed my head. “So I can appreciate it. A little bit.” Logan hummed. “And you’ve gotten better at not making a big deal about it.”

“I’ve never been around so many people who go through this before. I didn’t realize…” Logan shook his head. “It was overwhelming.” I nodded and rubbed his chest.

“I bet.” I agreed. Logan tilted my head up to kiss me softly.

“at least it comes in handy.” He said as he pulled the blanket up over us.

“from time to time.” I agreed as I turned off my lights.

[b1acksh33p999]

December Horoscopes🎄✨:

🔥Aries: This month is going to bring forth massive transformation for Aries! With the North Node still transiting in conjunction with your Sun sign, and starting the month off in the family oriented 4°; this will bring up a lot of changes in terms of family values, and redefine what family means to you. As the North node continues to retrograde throughout the month, Aries will go through a total of 4 phases; redefining family values, communicating these changes, implementing changes that align with new values, and finally all of these changes being undeniably on the surface. My advice to you this month is to listen to your heart, and follow your intuition. This combination will help ensure you end up exactly where you feel most guided to be, and ensure you become the person you’re supposed to be to help you navigate the hard waters found within the new year. It’s time to take on the challenge!

⛰️Taurus: This month is going to start off with massive epiphanies! With Uranus still in conjunction with your Sun sign and starting off in the intuitive 24°, this will bring forth a knowing so accurate that it will rival any intuition you’ve had prior. Some themes to keep an eye out for are changes in children’s behaviors, acts of rebellion that a lesser evolved version of you can relate to, opportunities to increase monetary income by enhancing your knowledge in a certain area, and mental health changes in the people closest to you. My advice to you this month is to be of service to others, and use this enhancement in knowledge and knack for intuition to help those who may not see what is clearly in front of them. Once you find yourself helping those around you, then you will find these same people being of service to you by mid-late 2025. What goes around, comes around!

🌬️Gemini: This month your luck is going to change! With a huge month for emotional shifts, paired with Jupiter’s expansive energy - this month is going to change everything for Gemini, especially when it comes to what they are expected to feel and attain moving forward. This final month is going to set up Gemini for a very different year in 2025, with the most change being in the area of love and relationships. My advice to you this month is to start finding more love within yourself and realigning your priorities with what you’re ready to attain instead of focusing your energy on what has been lost over the years prior. With Pluto’s shift into Aquarius, you’re entering an era unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! Any love lost, and any hearts broken in the past will prove to be stepping stones to get you to where you will be by the end of 2025. This month is simply beginning that cycle, so get ready to experience a love like you’ve never experienced before!

🌊Cancer: This month is going to push you to finally set the boundaries you’ve needed to get the life you’ve always wanted! With many planetary oppositions aspecting your Sun sign this month, you may feel like the world around you is changing so quickly and drastically; leaving you feeling left behind. This energetic change is happening now to prepare you for what’s yet to come in 2025, which is a complete shift in priorities, and massive changes in daily life! My advice to you this month is to use the new moon in Capricorn on the 31st to lay down the law on what you are willing to sacrifice for and what’s not a priority for you. Cancer’s have been in a self sacrificial period for far too long, and the plutonic shift into Aquarius is going to help jumpstart one of the luckiest periods for you. Let others cater to you for once - because once we hit the new year, the changes in 2025 will make your current lifestyle completely unsustainable. Set the boundaries now and keep to your word!

🔥Leo: This month is going to come with massive physical changes, and some possible financial mishaps! With Pluto’s opposition to your Sun sign, and Mars starting her retrograde in conjunction with your sun sign; tempers will be running high, and you may have a few financial oversights that come back to bite you. Don’t fixate on this too much however, since 2025 has so many changes in store for Leo that will help put you ahead in these areas in terms of long-term sustainability. My advice to you this month is to try and be understanding to others emotional upsets, instead of putting yourself in the focus. This self-sacrificial energy will not be something Leo can maintain, however it will help Leos understand any mishaps happening around them. Come the new year, 2025 will bring many changes and upgrades in areas of finances, and friendships. So, don’t worry about any drama brought on this month. It’s only temporary!

⛰️Virgo: This month is going to be huge in terms of family changes for Virgo! With both Saturn and Neptune in opposition to your Sun sign, the changes happening this month are both karmic and something you will have been able to see coming. Nothing will come by surprise! My advice to you this month is to keep to yourself if you don’t feel that your energy or influence is being appreciated. The best plan of action for Virgo this month is to put all of their energy back into themselves and create the life they always wanted for themselves. Now is not the time to sacrifice yourself for others, or to put yourself out there for family who may not want you around. Take these lessons and find a way to better yourself and your personal situation so you can grow from the hardships you’ve experienced in 2024. In 2025, many changes will be coming for Virgo and can sometimes feel like it’s challenging an already difficult situation. This energy is not meant to end your luck, instead it’s meant to help you rediscover power within yourself you thought was long lost. You’re stronger than you give yourself credit for!

🌬️Libra: This month is going to help rebalance lost harmony within your life! With the asteroid Vesta in conjunction with your sun sign - this is going to enhance your softer side, making you less likely to put up with drama or people who have already betrayed you in the past. By the end of the month you will have fully embraced this new balancing act of finding a middle ground between being cold and people pleasing. These changes will only enhance over the next 18 years of Pluto transiting in fellow air sign, Aquarius. My advice to you this month is to prioritize the people and things that matter the most to maintain your personal peace, and leave the rest in the past where it belongs. If it’s meant for you, it will come to you without conditions!

🌊Scorpio: This month is going to switch up what you thought you knew, which may have you feeling nostalgic about the past. Let me be clear from the beginning, this nostalgia is not due to missing the past lifestyle you had, instead it’s more of missing the person you were before losing hope in the bigger picture of a better world in the future. The best advice I can give you this month is to remind you that these fears are simply feelings, and not an undeniable fact. For Scorpio in 2025, huge changes in understanding personal power are inevitable. So, that means in a way the best is still yet to come! Whether it may feel that way right now or not. By the new moon in Capricorn on the 31st you will start to feel an increase in anxiety of what’s coming for the collective in the new year. My advice to you is to understand that it’s not your job to save everyone, only yourself. Make sure you have solid goals for the new year and vocalize them to those you trust before the year’s end. This will help you feel understood moving forward, and give you faith in what’s yet to come. Keep your head clear, and your eyes peeled as we move into the new year!

🔥Sagittarius: This month is going to open your eyes to what you’ve been overlooking in both your own behavior and the people you’ve been surrounding yourself with. With the month starting off with a new moon in Sagittarius, then ending on the 31st with a new moon in Capricorn; this month is going to be the eye opener you’ve needed all year! My best advice to you is to be true to yourself and try to stay as grounded to reality as you possibly can. This will help you coast through any possible drama that could arise around you this month. With the Mars retrograde starting this month in a trine to your sun sign, this will increase your need for freedom and laughter, away from any possible drama. My advice to you this month is to keep your eyes open to those who are seemingly bringing drama into your life, without reason. These people are meant to be left in 2024, not brought into the new year. In 2025, many changes will come, which will enhance your need for loving and trustworthy relationships full of understanding. Any self-centered people, fueled by drama, will only bring you trouble. Allow yourself to move into a new era of your life without the need for gossip or drama. You will thank yourself for cutting ties with those loose ends now, instead of waiting until they end up turning on you in 2025!

⛰️Capricorn: This month is going to open your eyes to a whole new lifestyle! With Pluto officially moving into Aquarius, and the end of the month falling into a new moon in Capricorn - the last two weeks of the month will be a great example of what changes may come for your lifestyle in 2025. My advice to you this month is to spend New Year’s Eve reevaluating your priorities, and cutting down time at work where you deserve a break. It’s not your job to take care of everyone around you financially. In fact, you may come to an epiphany that you’ve been doing more than you’ve really wanted to do out of love. In 2025, it will be time for you to officially shift into the slower pace you’ve desired for so long. Any financial burdens that may arise during this slow down can be worked through logically, as long as those around you are willing to work with these adjustments. Anyone unwilling to give you the slower pace you’ve desired is abusing your kindness. 2025 will bring some much needed vacation time and the slower pace at work you’ve always deserved, so enjoy!

🌬️Aquarius: This month is going to increase your sense of urgency for repairing what is wrong with the world, while increasing your desire to help repair the collective! With Pluto’s shift underway in conjunction with your Sun sign, while Venus joins in this energy on the full moon on the 15th; the urgency you’re feeling now for change is only a small portion of what you will feel over the next 18 years. My advice to you is to use this energy to get more involved in giving back to others. Any work with charities, or selfless behaviors, will only act as an outlet for this excess of energy. As we move into 2025, this energy will amplify and can easily be used to build a more sustainable way of giving back to the collective. Any work that involves giving back, will only help amplify your social status and level of self worth now!

🌊Pisces: This month will have you being the reaper of karma and intuitive wake-up calls for those around you now! With Neptune and Saturn both still in conjunction with your sun sign, this will help put the ball in your court when it comes to watching those who’ve wronged you get what’s coming to them. On the 15th during the full moon, you will receive some sort of information that will help you understand the themes coming to you in the new year. My advice to you is to use this knowledge to empathize with those less fortunate now, instead of simply saying “I told you so”. This energy will help align you with your higher self and show you what your most powerful ability really is: your empathy. In 2025, you can expect changes in residence and travel while maintaining your strong intuitive ability to guide you to exactly where you’re meant to be now. Don’t look back, because the only direction you’re going is forward!

[emiebie]

𝕳𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖔 𝕹𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖒𝖇𝖊𝖗

[artsyaxolotl]

Meet April's Pal of the Month... the Saltwater Lumpfish!

Aptly named for its comically round and bumpy body, the lumpfish is a native of cold northern waters. Instead of scales, it sports leathery skin. While not particularly speedy swimmers, lumpfish have a secret weapon: their pelvic fins act as a powerful suction cup, allowing them to cling tenaciously to rocks even in the roughest currents, where they find ample food.

During winter, these solitary creatures feed in colder waters, but as summer arrives, they migrate to warmer, shallower areas to breed. After the female lays her eggs, the male takes over, diligently guarding the nest until the young hatch.

Globally, Lumpfish are classified as "near threatened". The populations in some locations such as Norway and Iceland are considered healthy and stable, while those in Canada are declining. This is due to overfishing, since lumpfish and their roe are considered a delicacy in some cultures.

Members of the Ko-fi Club will get a 3in sticker and a collectible trading card!