#my girlfriend and i watched nerdy prudes the other night
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jeremiahthefroge · 1 day ago
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Au where Tom Houston BlackFriday stays teaching at the highschool, has Max Jagerman in his class, and begins to encourage Max to get on a better path. His past as the highschool quarterback, subsequent life struggles, and position as a father all make him specifically suited to address Max's whole "I know I'm gonna peak in highschool" massive daddy issues situation. I feel like Tom could help Max feel like he could find a future after highschool, yk? And let him know that his father is a bad person, and that Max deserves to have a dad who's behind him and believes in him and would do anything for him. I also think Jagerman and Lex interacting would be pretty funny. She would be so mean to him.
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gracescoolbeans · 3 months ago
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but nights with you are better [A.Giarratana]
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paring: angela giarratana x reader
summary: sleepless nights aren’t so bad when you have angela to keep you company
warnings: none, just fluff; a few dashes of anxiety; sleepy angela being way too cute; shameless nerdy prudes must die plug; not proofread!
wordcount: 1.1k
a/n: i’ve been having a really hard time falling asleep lately so i wrote this fic instead of actually doing something about it 😅 i’ve been wanting to write angela fics since i started this blog but i’m finally committing! i have far too many ideas and not enough time but i’ll make it work somehow…hopefully 😶 anyway, hope you enjoy <3
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A sigh tumbles out of your mouth as you roll away from your girlfriend and stare up at the dark ceiling above you. You close your eyes and try to fall back asleep to no avail.
Looks like another sleepless night.
You turn your head to look at the brunette next to you, a part of you wanting to reach out and wake her. The two of you haven't been living together for long and you were still getting used to sharing a sleep schedule with someone else.
More than that, you were slowly becoming an expert in getting up out of bed without making a shit ton of noise. It wasn't as easy as it sounded. Especially because Angela's ears were somehow completely tuned to you.
You were making it work, though, and the slight challenge was a small price to pay to live with your girlfriend.
You and Angela had decided moving in together would fix both your need to find a better place to live (with slightly more manageable rent) and her need to spend more time with you in between her endless gigs. Her work ethic was admirable, albeit slightly unhealthy. At least this way, you could keep an eye on each other.
Of course, you'd sort of forgotten to mention the troubles you usually have with falling asleep and staying asleep. You didn't necessarily consider yourself an insomniac, but you did go through days, weeks, sometimes even months, of struggles that couldn't be soothed with warm tea or less screen time.
Your girlfriend, on the other hand, couldn't seem to get enough of sleep. She could nap anywhere as long as she was somewhat comfortable. It would be awesome if you weren't so jealous of her ability.
Angela needed her sleep, though. She worked way too hard for way too many hours and her only form of self-care was simply a plate of pasta and a glass of wine.
That's why you decided that instead of waking her up with your endless tossing and turning, you'd get up and put a comfort movie on the TV and chill there until you got sleepy again.
Instead of a movie, though, you stumbled across Nerdy Prudes Must Die and decided to watch it for the hundredth time. It didn't replace the soft sound of Angela's voice next to your ear when she held you against her, but it was good enough for now.
So, you snuggled up on the couch with an unbelievable amount of pillows, a warm blanket, and a slightly grumpy Spork next to the couch.
That's exactly where you were when Angela made her way out of the bedroom in search of you. "y/n?"
You turn your head at the sound of your girlfriend's voice, a soft smile pulling at the corners of your lips when you take in her sleepy appearance. "Hey, babe. Why're you awake?"
"Dunno," she shrugs as she struggles to suppress a yawn. "But I got worried when I didn't feel you. You okay?"
Her concern, paired with her extra raspy voice, makes your heart swell. "Yeah, I'm fine, just couldn't sleep."
She pouts, walking over to join you on the couch. "Why didn't you wake me?"
"So you could be grumpy and complain?"
"Good point."
You chuckle as you move over to make room for Angela. She manages to fit in between you and the couch, her arms wrapping around your middle and pulling you against her chest.
"Wait, what are you watching?" She asks.
"What do you think, doofus?" You reply, playfully elbowing her stomach. "Don't talk so much, though, it's my favorite part."
Your favorite part, of course, being the entirety of Dirty Girl. Angela, on the other hand, always has a hard time watching that part since she's way too focused on herself and her "mistakes". 
What she calls mistakes, though, you call her acting quirks. Quirks that turn Grace Chasity into one of the most complex and entertaining characters you've ever seen.
"Do I really have to watch this?" She grumbles, leaning down and burying her face in the side of your neck.
"You can go back to sleep if you want." Your hands find their way on top of hers and you allow your fingers to trace the backs of them, along with the slightly protruding veins that cover them.
"Not while I'm listening to myself."
It's hard not to find her constant complaining funny and you barely manage to hold in your laughter. She's always slightly more sensitive than usual when she's tired, so you take pity on her...for now.
Thankfully, she stops pouting long enough for you to watch the best part of the whole musical. You don't miss the way she sings the song under her breath even though you decide not to call her out on it.
"How many times have you seen this?" She asks once she's sure your favorite part has passed.
"A lot," you say, feeling your cheeks heat up with the admission. "I watch it when I miss you."
"Baby-" She tries her hardest to hold in a laugh but ultimately fails. "You could have just woken me up!"
Angela's clear amusement does little to soothe your growing embarrassment. You try to squirm away from her to avoid any further teasing but she simply holds you tighter, pulling you closer until you're flush against her once more.
"Sorry, sorry, you know I'm just teasing," she mumbles, pressing a line of kisses to the side of your neck.
"You're annoying," you huff.
Despite your words, you sink back against her once more, tilting your head slightly to give her better access to your skin.
"You know you love me, princess."
"That doesn't make you any less annoying."
Her kisses trail up your neck and onto your jaw before finally landing on your lips.
"I'm serious, by the way," she whispers once she pulls away. "Wake me up next time. I don't care how tired I am. I want to be here with you."
"Hmmm..." You pretend to think about it for a second just to steal another kiss from her. "You've got yourself a deal, angel."
She laughs again as she rests her chin on your shoulder, silently going back to watching the musical with you.
You make it all the way to Hatchet Town before your eyes grow far too heavy for you to keep them open. 
Angela gently shifts you until your head rests against her shoulder. She watches you for a few moments until she's sure you've gone back to sleep.
She knows her back will be awfully sore tomorrow morning and you'll definitely have a kink in your neck but it's a small price to pay for a few more hours of cuddles. Not just cuddles, though, she was banking on you staying asleep until morning this time.
She'd stay up all night to keep an eye on you if she had to. You're far more important to her than some extra hours of sleep.
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Ok so this is going to be maybe a little incoherent but that’s ok!
The hachetfield trilogy is a set of three original musicals by star kid, the first is The Guy Who didn’t Like Musicals, the second is Blackfriday and the last is Nerdy Prudes Must Die, there is also nightmare time, not required viewing to understand the musicals but are definitely fun and give more lore
The first part of the series is TGWDLM in which we follow Paul a regular guy with a crush on local barista Emma Perkins, Paul as the title suggests dose not like musicals, one night a mentor crashes into the small town of hachetfield, in tgwdlm it is alluded to that hachetfield is on an island, the morning after the meteor crash their is an odd uptick in people singing which is not good for Paul, he meets up with Emma and two of his coworkers (one named Ted, he is semi important) they go to Emma’s old biology professor where it is found out that the meteor is releasing these spores and replacing people, they are drawn to music Paul gose to blow up the meteor and in the process sacrifices himself, fun bits include that Paul and Emma in seemingly every timeline end up together, also fuck clivesdale
The next is Black Friday following Tom, the brother in law of Emma (he married Emma’s now deceased sister Jane, they had a son named Tim) there is also Becky toms old girlfriend from high school, the musical takes place on Black Friday as Tom and Becky both try to get the new hot toy, tickle me wiggly, as we learn through the show Tom blames himself for Jane’s death and feels he needs to make it up to his son, along with this plot there is lex, an employee at the toy store, Hannah her younger sister with an imaginary friend named Debby and lex’s boyfriend Ethan, Ethan and lex steal a tickle me wiggly to sell to make enough money for the three of them to go to California, Hannah says webby dosent like tickle me wiggly
We learn that tickle me wiggly is actually a tool for wiggog y’wrath (shortened commonly to wiggly) a seemingly eldritch god to enter our plane of existence, he lives in the black and white (this is important) he has like a whole thing about capitalism, the song is an absolute banger, the musical ends with the mall on fire and wiggly having tricked the president into nukeing Russia causing world war 3
The final musical NPMD centers mostly around Peter (younger brother of Ted, see I said he was somewhat important!) His two friends, grace Chasity and Stephanie, the mayors daughter, Pete and his friends are terrified of Max, the stereotypical jock bully, max has it down bad for grace bc she is one of those catholic girls and as he says “forbbidon fruit” Grace feels lustful thoughts about max so she rallies the titular nerdy prudes to prank max
This does not go well
This does not go well at all
Max dies and becomes a wrathful ghost, setting out to kill the ones he blames for his death and then all he deems a nerdy prude he kills both of Pete’s friends and Grace gose mad with power? Ig? She steals a cops gun Grace Steph and Pete find out the only way to get rid of max is to get help from the lords in black using the black book, they summon the lords in black and! Wiggly is back! Yay! And his brothers are here, Nibbly, Blinky, Tinky, and Pokey (also called Otho but that’s for later!) they will only help them if one of them gives up what they cherish most for Steph and Pete, that’s each other so one of them has to die, they are very in denial about liking each other btw Steph resolves to kill Pete and max saves him? Ok Grace comes in and I kid you not fucks the ghost, thus giving up her most prized thing her Chasity, max is gone yay!
Quick spiel about the Lords in black
Wiggly or Wiggog Y’Wrath has a thing about capitalism, he is seemingly the leader of his brothers
Blinky or Bliklotep is like the eye in the magnus archives, man love watching shit that’s his deal, he has an amusement park
Tink or T’noy Kraxis my blorbo and beloved has it out for Ted and Pete (this is explained in a nightmare time episode, time basterd if you watch any of them watch that) he fucks with time and is the silliest billy also goat imagery
Nibbly or Nibblenephhim he’s hungry he eats people sometimes (my third favorite nightmare time honey queen) that’s mostly it about him he has a cult
Pokey/Otho or Pokotho he is major theatre kid energy, a narcissist and hates any voice that isn’t his own, he is blue (he is probably definitely the one who caused the musical apocalypse in tgwdlm) he has my second favorite nightmare time yellow jacket, he calls himself Otho but his brothers call him pokey
And surprise!
Webby, the sister to all these little guys she is actually real which makes one of wiggly’s lines in Black Friday even better, she is generally a benevolent character acting sorta like a guardian angel for Hannah, she is best explained in the witch in the web another nightmare time
About Hannah, Hannah is important, the lords in black pick her out a lot! This is because she is a very powerful physic, this is part of why webby protects her beif any of webby brothers got to her it’d be game over
I left out a lot because I don’t want to spoil bits if you do watch them (please do) as far as nightmare time gose the most important ones for lore are
Watchers world
Time basterd (if you watch this you gotta watch forever and always first!!! I prommy it’s worth it)
Witch in the web
Honey queen
Yellowjacket
These are all ones that are relevant to the lords in black specifically, all the other nightmare time bits are simply set in hatchetfield, I do not recommend Jane’s car it is so weird please don’t watch it
*important note, all the season one episodes are two stories in one video, for watchers world and witch in the web watch the second part of their respective episodes (episode one and three) forever and always isn’t explicitly about the lords in black but it is so much better to watch it before time basterd I promise (it’s the entirety of episode two)
Sorry this is long and rambly
Do you really want to know what the hatchetfeild trilogy is about<- extremely mentally ill about it, desperate to infodump
sure :3 i don't rly have the patience to actually get thru the shows atm but i am extremely curious as to what actually is happening there sldkkffbg
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harveywritings92 · 6 years ago
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Batboys scenario: Secret Model Girfriend. 1/2
The following is a non profit fan based story Batman, Red hood, Nightwing etc. belongs to DC Comics please support the official release.
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I gain no profit from this nor do I own anything other then OCs  and whatever sprouts from my imagination. Thanks for reading!
Batboys Scenario 1: secret model girlfriend.
Boys are dating a nerdy, clumsy and very plain looking girl, not knowing she's a very gorgeous model they've been obsessing over and one day they're invited to a shoot to meet s/n [Stage name] and let's just say the boys say some pretty hurtful shit, needless to say they get the biggest shock of their life when the model sounds an awful lot like their girlfriend!
Dick Grayson: Kori got him backstage he was so giddy about meeting [S/n] he has a lot her posters on his old bedroom back at the manor and a few cleverly hidden magazines hidden back at his and Y/n apartment, His girlfriend has no idea he's here...His eyes wonder around the set ladies of every shape and various stated of dress eye him, some flirtatiously, other curiously and few could care less.
You meet a lot of attractive men in this industry so the more seasoned models have learned *not to flatter yourself, chances are he's just window shopping or fishing for attention.* Then she came into his view [s/n] she looked more stunning in person than on paper.
She wore a dark blue cover dress over a white bikini, her short/long glossy hair was flowing, her plump red lip were curled into a friendly smile that brighten the room her eyes were covered by sunglasses, Dick felt butterflies in his stomach as the [y/height] woman approached the he caught wisps of her perfume in the air...
that caused Dick to stall for moment. It was familiar he quickly pushed that aside and introduced himself. Y/n being the ever good actress she was used her s/n's [accent], They hit it off pretty well they talked about the show and her up coming tour and eventual somehow got on to relationships. "So.. Kori says you have a girlfriend, what's she like?"
the model asked as the raven haired snorted, not his cutesy 'OMG I thought you'd never ask!~' snicker this was a sarcastic snort. "Oh...yeah, she's nothing special... pretty boring really." Kori and S/n both gawked at as he continued. "It's not serious, I'm only with Y/n because of a dar-" he was suddenly cut off by a seething Kori "Richard! that is Y/n!" she snarled ready to pummel him.
Dick's stomach suddenly felt like it was full of sand a lumped formed throat as the familiar little hiccups his girlfriend would make when she was trying hard not breakdown crying filled the very quiet set. he swallowed hard as S/n took off her wig and sunglasses letting her natural hair fall over her face, as her teary e/c eyes looked up at him in betrayal,
 before Dick could say anything she pulled the keys to their apartment off her key-ring and threw them at him before running off sobbing, Kori went after her while all the other models gave the flabbergasted man the evil-eye, now Dick really was living up to his name sake.
Jason Todd: Artemis was your bodyguard when she wasn't with the outlaws, Jason got curious where the amazon was getting her extra cash from and followed her. to say he was excited was an understatement, S/n was he dream girl, 
he had her posters,magazines and a few of her interviews saved on his phone, he used to and still does have a few inappropriate dreams about her, So, when he saw the Amazon talking the the Model who was in a red  bunny girl outfit; Jason was over the moon.
While Artemis was very against the idea of letting Jason meet S/n..."He's going to hurt you." she said in hush tone, But you brushed it off saying that you've known Jason since before he was the hood and knew he wouldn't do anything! 
Sure, he's S/n fanboy, but he loves you...Or so you thought! It's seemed like a normal interaction he asked for S/n's autograph and talked about her her travels and shoots then...got bad, Fast!
One second Jason was talking about his time in Japan talked about the cherry blossom festival how the petals reminded him of pink snow, the model felt a little off by this...he never talked to Y/n about this maybe thi...no, she was being silly! 
"Oh, I've always wanted to go during that time, but scheduling is a bitch." She suddenly Jason's hand on hers the model cocked a brow looked up at the raven haired man, He said he was in the country for an escort mission got to spend a few night in a traditional hotel in the mountains...it was pretty relaxing.
"And it just so happens they gave me a free trip for two the next time I was there, how about it?" he smirked as S/n pulled away from him "Artemis tells me you have a girlfriend why d-" Jason's smirk immediately dropped then S/n mentioned Y/n who was hoping Jason was just joke flirting with her alter-ego. 
But was soon throw out the window along with your broken heart! "Oh..her..Yeah, she a real prude, just dead weight" Y/n felt her anger boil over as he continued talking shit about her.
Y/n didn't even realize she punched Jason in the face, till she heard a crunch, and felt pain erupt in her left hand that was now broken. When her vision cleared she saw Jason on the ground clutching his now broken nose looking up at her shocked. "What the fuck? You broke my nose!" he snarled as the model took off her wig and sunglasses and his eyes widened in horror and awe as his girlfriend glared down at him tearful and angry.
"Fuck your nose! and fuck you!" she spat before running off, Artemis looked between them both before helping Jason up as she glared the raven haired man in anger and disappointment. "I told her this was a bad Idea..." the amazon huffed as she gathered Y/n's things and went looking for her, all while Jason just stood there too stunned to move as his mind kept repeating...
*Y/n is S/n...Y/n is S/n,*  Y/n his small mousy (ex) girlfriend who he's known and trusted since his Robin days, was the pin-up model glaciers would sprout a pair of legs for, and earn a degree in linguistics just the for the off chance that she'll talk them?!...and he just fucking ruined it!
Tim Drake: Stephanie who found out S/n's true identity by accident, was the one who convinced Y/n to tell Tim about her other life, he was getting suspicious about her business trips, and late night phone calls...However, every time she had the opportunity to say something she'd chicken out or something would come up for either Y/n or Tim leaving it for another day of cancelled plans or Tim giving her the silent treatment for standing him up.
Then she came out of her bathroom to find Tim going through her phone! "What are you doing?!" The h/c demanded the raven hared man lips formed a tight line. "Who's Grant?" he huffed ignoring her question. "Nobody, just a co-worker!" she hissed trying to snatch her phone back but Tim kept it out of her reach. "Really? then how come I've never met him?" his eyes narrowed suspiciously. 
"He's been overseas the last few months, It's a lunch meeting we're discussing filming locations?" Y/n said wasn't a complete lie she did say she worked in a photography industry, And Grant was a fellow model who also doubled as location organizer for the firm, But Tim was still skeptical he could tell she wasn't being truthful.
"Really, Just a co-worker?"
" Is that a problem?"
"Yeah..actually you're my girlfriend, why hell is he calling you his sweetheart and baby?!"
"Sorry, I didn't realize my friends needed your permission to call me nicknames!"
Y/n snapped as Tim's jaw set indicating he was furious. "OH! So, now he's a friend, what the hell happen to just a Co-worker?!" The raven haired man demanded as the h/c flinched at his raised voice, This wasn't fair this wasn't fair at all! "I don't see that the big deal is, I don't give you shit for hanging out with Stephanie or Cassie?!" She huffed bringing his exes into the mix big mistake..."Well at least I can trust them!?" Tim seethed shoving passed her.
"What are you talking about?!" Y/n demanded she already knew where he was going with this. "I know you're cheating Y/n, So just save us both the god damn time and just tell me!" Tim snarled as Y/n looked affronted she knew it was coming, but it still stung that her Timmy would assume that she was sleeping around!
 "Fine! You want the truth Tim? Well here it is, I'm S/n!" She said crossing her arms as Tim gave her a once over a sneered. "The model?...Right, If you're gonna play around at least make up a better lie then that..." He spat storming out of her apartment... leaving a sobbing Y/n in his wake.
Later while on patrol with Spoiler, Tim let her know that he and Y/n broke up when the blond demanded why? He told her how he went through Y/n's phone and found her texting Grant and how the H/c had the audacity to lie and tell him she was S/n the pin-up girl! "Tsk, can you believe her?" he snorted then noticed how nervous Steph suddenly got.
"Uh, Tim she wasn't lying..." the blond said meekly as Red robin looked at her incredulously. "Wh-What you mean?" he asked feeling clammy all of the sudden, Stephanie explained that Y/n pulled a Hannah Montana and really was S/n..Grant is gay and her set manager they really were just co-workers...
She was actually going tell him in the morning before she left for her meeting, But he had to be jealous,distrustful and nosy...then the reality slowly crashing down on him like bucket of cold water... He broke up with Y/n over nothing, he went back to her apartment intending to apologize, but it was locked down tight and Y/n was gone...
Adult! Damian Wayne: Y/n was bored she was stuck at home playing Skyrim and eating junk food, "Well I can't be having a worst time than Dami." she mumbled to herself, her boyfriend Damian Wayne was stuck at some conference in Bludhaven...the poor guy. After doing the thieves guild quest line, the h/c got bored and decided to watch some TV when she switch over she was met with a Vicky Vale live at a Wayne charity gala...
*Gala? Damian never mentioned a Gala.." Y/n was confused as she saw Dick,Tim even Jason on the screen with dates...Did Dami lie? She though for a moment. No, he's up-tight but Damian isn't a liar...The h/c stomach dropped when she saw her boyfriend on screen with some d-listed blonde wrapped around his arm.
Y/n's face contorted into anger as she shut the TV off, What the hell! why didn't he tell her about the gala?...She looked at her reflection from the floor length mirror, She was wearing her big glasses, no make up and a Transformers t-shirt...Was Damian embarrassed of her? the h/c felt tears welling in her eyes then shook her head and wiped them.
She'll show him! But first she needs a date! Y/n pick up her phone and called her friend Robbie Reyes (ghost Rider)."Ey, Robbie! It's N/n are you still in Gotham?" The Latino man confirmed that yes he was still in the city. "Good, there's this charity thing downtown and I need a date." 
She smirked as the mechanic said he'll go but, he doesn't have anything to wear. "Oh,don't worry about that I got you covered." Y/n already called her stylist and the formal wear shop they got there the same Time Robbie did.
by the time they were done getting dress S/n and Robbie Reyes looked like a Hollywood couple. She in a dark purple gown with gold flowers decorating the front and dipped low in the back, and Robbie was in dark tux with a matching purple shirt and gold tie.  
"Remember, I'm only doing because we're friends...And you promised an autographed poster to Gabe." the Latino chided causing the model smile that's Robbie always big teddy bear when it comes to his little brother! "Don't worry I haven't forgotten.." She eyed him int the tux and smirked Y/n was Robbie was fine.~ "Y'know you should clean up more often! you'd be a real chick magnet...you could use a girlfriend."
the man next to her snorted and rolled his eyes annoyed "You sound like my brother..." he sighed as they pulled into the Hotel parking lot a few men whistled in amazement at the black 69 Charger. the Valet took Robbie's keys eagerly, but not before the Latino gave him the 'don't hurt my car!' speech causing Y/n to roll her eyes...Men and their cars, She doesn't get it and never will, She looped her arms around his left arm as Vicky Vale zeroed in on them.
"Oh, speaking of late arrivals S/n has just arrived with a Bad boy!~ could love be in the air in Gotham?" The reporter questioned as S/n fans booed or cheered as as the 'couple' walked along the carpet. "Is it always this bright and loud?" Robbie whispered in the model's ear cringing as some girls squealed at the little interaction and the camera flashes went off around them.
"Yeah, but it get's pretty quiet once you get inside." She whispered back to the camera's it looked like they were flirting, as the blond reporter asked about their relationship, "Sorry, everyone but, Mr. Reyes is just dear friend of mine, he's got more important things going on then dating at the moment." The [fake/h/c] explained with a tight smile Robbie confirmed causing Vicky to pout as the two got inside.
Robbie was immediately blindsided by a man Y/n recognized as Jason Todd who started asking the mechanic about that sweet 69' outside! the two men started mingling and talking about cars.
 while Y/n rolled her eyes and wandered the ballroom the model surveyed the room for Damian and found him and his little tart...Taking a deep breath Y/n made her way over to them, when she got close enough to hearing what they were saying.
her heart hurt as the man she loved told his fake entourage how plain and frigid she was not worth bragging about! Dick who knew about S/n looked very uncomfortable and disappointed in his little brother. then he noticed you and looked stunned to see you there, Damian must told them you were sick or something... feeling more determined Y/n stood up straighter and spoke.
"Really now, because an hour ago you were telling me how much you loved me..." She hissed in her normal voice Damian stiffened shoved his date away and whirled and looked around in a panic.
 "Down here love." She said in her S/n accent his green eyes looked at her bemused as his date and 'Friends' all looked at Damian like he grew three heads. "Dude, your dating S/n??!" One of the men said befuddled remembering all the crap he was saying about his girl...they all pictured some librarian spinster type! Not one of Gotham's top desirable women.
"More like he was...oh, here take this I don't need it anymore." she huffed taking off the necklace he'd giving her for their anniversary and handed it to Damian, She got close enough for him to see some of her natural h/c peeking out from under her wig and the outline of her contact lenses. "I...But." Damian still in shock tried to figure out how to talk,
 It was too late he dug his grave and he dug it deep. "It's been fun, Now if you'll excuse me I gotta find my date and go..." She said calmly and walked into the crowd disappearing in the sea people, Damian snapped out of his stupor and followed after Y/n just in time see her get in a black muscle car with an unknown male and drove off into the night....  
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