#okay kay what I really want to know is that mark is wrong

[ktempestbradford]

Ancient Egypt and Ostrich Feathers

Have a question for the Egyptologists and knowledgeable fans of Ancient Egypt about ostrich feathers.

(btw is there an Egyptologist Tumblr community? I follow @thatlittleegyptologist but don't know of any other accounts. HMU!)

When I was in Egypt last month I went to the Grand Egyptian Museum to take the very limited tour of the atrium they offer now. It... wasn't worth the money. Anywho, our tour guide did his best to make it seem valuable by talking a LOT about each thing he showed us.

Next to the colossal statue of Ramses II that dominates the atrium there's a table showing the emblems of royal iconography. The sun disk, the nemes headdress, cow horns, and a feather. He asks us if we know what that last one is and I or someone says it's the feather of Ma'at. Correct! Do we know what bird it comes from? The ostrich, someone else says. Why did they choose ostrich feathers for Ma'at and also certain crowns?

On this trip I had gone to the Nubian museum and thus had just seen several pieces of art from pre-historical peoples that utilized ostrich eggs, including a famous one that had three pyramids etched into it along with some animals. So I said something like: The ostrich has been an important animal even before the pharaohs. They relied on it for food and made art with the eggs. The tour guide (Mark) said: That's an awfully materialistic view. No, that's not why.

Now... I know I'm not an expert even though I know a lot about ancient Egypt. But "a materialistic view"? Like somehow it's not enough that ostriches provided food and probably were used in other, important ways? Why do you think Hathor is represented as a cow and there are cow horns incorporated in crowns? Because they look cool? wtf?

Mark then goes on to tell this story. Back in the dawn of civilization in Egypt the Egyptian man didn't have much to do during the day. (eyebrow raise) So he started collecting feathers from all the birds that flew above him in the sky. (...um... wait...) He would collect and then count the barbules and do you know what he discovered? Only the ostrich had the same number of them on both sides. That's why this is the feather of balance and justice.

Friends. I have never wanted to scream SHENANIGANS or at least CITE YOUR SOURCES so much in my life. Like... what?

Leaving aside the implication that ostriches were somehow flying above ancient Egyptians or that there was some point where men didn't have a dang thing to do all day but count the little hairs on feathers, I feel like this explanation is complete hooey. I mean, it could be that all or some of an ostrich's feathers have the same amount of barbules on either side of the middle bit. You might even be able to convince me that this isn't true for any other bird that someone from the Nile valley 6,000+ years ago had access to. But I'm going to need a ton of supporting evidence that this is the sole reason why the feather of Ma'at is an ostrich feather and not for the "materialistic" reasons I cited.

Also, I'm sorry, but I'm real sure predynastic Nile valley dwellers were far more concerned about food and shelter than coming up with complex reasons for using a certain kind of feather to represent a metaphysical thing.

However, I could be wrong! So I'm asking: is there evidence for Mark's version of events? Is this, you know, written somewhere in a papyrus or on a temple wall or another place? I would honestly love to read any papers on this subject, whatever the background on it.

As to the Grand Egyptian Museum, I really hope that whoever they hire to give tours when the whole thing opens are better at this than Mark. I wasn't impressed with his tour overall and eventually gave up listening to him once I saw that there was a gelato place open for business inside.

[ginasbaby]

Hi nit of a weird request but can I request a Regina x reader smut based on the song dead girl walking from heathers? Like Regina knows she's about to loose her status either because of Cady or because she's about to be outed or something and comes over to y/n the day before. Idk why but I can't get the idea out if my head and especially the idea of Regina saying the line "hope I didn't wake you, see I decides I must ride you till I break you".

Thank u:)

Dead queen walking

Requested by anonymous 👍🏼

(Not a big fan of this one)

Regina George x reader;

A/n: Your welcome for the post! Thanks for the request, I hope this meets what you wanted- if not tell me and I’ll re-write!! I hope you enjoy the story!

Warnings: Smut with a bit of plot, Dom!regina sub!reader, thigh riding (Regina receiving), swearing. Lmk if there’s more!!

She stormed out the school, furious. Not only had the show gone wrong, but her social status had dropped. The next day would be humiliating for her. She didn’t even mutter a word to Gretchen or Karen. Not even they knew why the queen bee was angry. Sure they knew the talent show went wrong - but they didn’t think much about it. Then again, they didn’t think a lot.

“Bye Regina,” they both waved as Regina got into her very expensive, hot pink, jeep. Knowing that the hot-headed blonde would definitely not drop them off like she usually did, they walked along the path not uttering a word to each other.

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As quickly as she could, Regina drove to your house, she thought that, somehow, you would be able to release some steam for her. She rapidly knocked onto the wood of what seemed to be Y/n’s door.

“Hello, Gina. What-“ the Y/H/C girl got cut off by a threatening but inmate kiss. “Okay, what’s wrong Gina?”

Regina still didn’t say a word and just closed the front door behind her. The troubled girl stormed her. The sweaty girl followed after her like a lost puppy.

“Gina, baby,” she said trying to grab the queen bee’s arm. When she finally managed to latch onto her arm she pulled her to look at the poor girl. Regina had mascara running down her cheeks and puffy eyes. The Y/S/C coloured girl close enough to kiss, moved backwards to give Regina some space. “Baby, really what’s wrong”.

“I’m sorry if I woke you, I decided I must ride you until I break you” she mumbled.

“What’s that honey,” y/n wipes away the falling tears.

“I-it’s just… Cady has been plotting against me the whole time, apparently, she’s been making me fat” she choked out a sob falling into the tired girl’s arms.

“Gina darling, I promise you didn’t wake me up, I was working out. And sweetheart I don’t care if you’re fat. I’ll still love you. And anyway, cady doesn’t matter just me and you okay?” her voice trailed off but was stopped with a passionate kiss. Y/n got pushed to the edge of what seemed to be her sofa. She finally knew what was happening and smirked into the kiss. When air was required they pulled back.

“You know you could have just asked if you were so desperate, I would have given you it,” her swollen lips formed into a small innocent smile.

Pushing herself onto her butt, she brought Regina forward placing an inmate kiss on her lips. She whimpered into the kiss when Regina bit her bottom lip, giving her a chance to slip her tongue in. Exploring all of her soulmates mouth. She brought her hands up to her peers rosy red cheeks and caressed them. She stopped for a moment and put their foreheads together. “Tell me when you want to stop, kay, cutie”. Y/n nodded eagerly - which made the blonde smile- she whispered a good girl which made the y/h/c girl smirk mischievously.

They both pushed their lips back against each other, Regina’s hands dropped down to y/n’s hips caressing them. Her mouth kissed her jaw all the way to her neck, sucking gently in the skin (just enough to leave a mark). A moan got caught in Y/n’s throat to which Regina squeezed her throat gently. Then the whimper finally came out as Regina found her pulse point and sucked on it. The bottom girl’s eyes fluttered shut waiting for further movement. But the she heard the movement go away from her. She opened her eyes and peeked through her eyelashes. The sight that beheld before her was Regina getting undressed. “No peeking baby” she giggled.

Regina peeled each layer off leaving y/n waiting impatiently. Once done, the blue-eyed girl moved towards Y/n and slowly uncovered her eyes.

"What's got you so horny Gina?" The y/h/c girl asked flushed but curious. The school star just put one finger to her lips, indicating for y/n to shut up. Regina slowly moved towards Y/nn, making her impatient. Quickly, she pulled Regina onto her thigh, Regina let out a whimper and threw her head back. Y/n, now that she has access, carefully bit down on her neck, licking to stop the soreness. Regina gripped onto her hair, tugging on it; smirking in satisfaction when the girl below her moaned onto her neck.

Subconsciously, Regina started to grind against the y/e/c girl her juices leaking all over her leg. Y/n guided her hands to help Regina hump against her thigh.

"Why-why are you still wearing these, baby," she moans out, tugging on Y/n's clothes.

"Just wait lovely." she gasped as Regina moaned on her pulse point, her movements getting sloppier.

"Y/n, m' gonna cum." She whined, chanting out her name as the liquids flowed out of her body, leaving Y/n's denim trousers dirty a nd sticky. Regina's body went limp for a moment as she regained her stamina. She pulled Y/n up shedding of her many layers and massaging her breasts.

"My turn babes". Y/n prayed that she could even walk tomorrow.

(Spoiler alert, she couldn't)

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[chronic-shinposter]

who the fuck is this guy?? (daima speculation post)

Because I am desperately clawing at information and checking the news every 10 seconds compulsively, I thought I'd put my energy into speculating what Dragon Ball Daima is going to bring us because oh my god i'm so excited So my object of my interest is this person, who is very clearly the same species as the Supreme Kais. Here are my very cool, totally high quality screenshots (they are not)

The safe assumption is that this is a Makaioshin, a Demon Supreme Kai, which I think is likely true and likely the route they're gonna go. All fingers point to Goku and Shin's adventure taking them to the demon realm, and the demon realm is also a topic we've seen Shin have a ton of knowledge in (some reasons unfortunate)

BUT WHO IS THIS??????

So okay I have 4 theories, some I believe a bit more than others. insert my very cool art that I spent several hours on (i did not) ---

1.) The person in the trailer is Shin's twin or sibling and poses as his natural opposite. This is one of the simpler theories and also my favorite. It would be a lot of fun for the narrative, because it brings a lot of personal weight as to why Shin would want to be a part of this journey and also possibly give some insight as to why the majin/folks from the demon realm seem to have it out for the Supreme Kais so badly anyway. We know that this person likely holds a grudge from the Buu Saga ordeal, but the contempt for the Supreme Kais seemed to predate Bibidi and Buu invading the Sacred Land of the Kais. It would be interesting if there is family drama and jealousy is a factor, maybe this person was meant to be a Supreme Kai's apprentice anyway but Shin got it instead. It could be Shin's fault that they're in the demon realm at all. The possibilities are endless! (Also I would really love on-screen lore about their species)

I also really like this theory because Beerus also has a twin brother and the design differences I find very amusing. Also it would track that Beerus's twin hates Beerus because one time he ate a cake or whatever, but Shin's twin wants to eradicate everything Shin knows and loves because he looked at him wrong or something ---

2.) There's some interdimensional timeline bullshit happening and the person on the screen is actually a Shin fusion. I feel like there'd have to be a lot of plot shenanigans for this to work, but the idea that this person is actually a fusion has been thrown around some and I think it's neat. Most notable to me is that they look VERY SIMILAR to Shin but with some key differences, mostly that he's tall and has a different nose. Eye shape and hair are pretty similar and I also found it interesting that the coat is very similar to Shin's palette in Super, though with sleeves/pants/boots matching Shin's Daima palette. It is totally possible this is just a coincidence, especially since Kibito has pretty much the same palette as Shin in Daima but they're not connected at all

So, narratively, what would this do? The timeline placement for Daima is a big point of debate because we're given conflicting information: the two biggest points people point to is Shin and Kibito being defused which only happens around Battle of Gods, and Chi-Chi and Bulma's hairstyles which we only see after Buu Saga in DBZ. It is extremely likely that Daima is canon especially because Akira Toriyama was heavily involved in the story and characters, but how it ties in to the canon right now is a big question mark. It's totally possible that a very huge fuckup happened to cause a "fall from grace" that couldn't be fixed with dragon balls, maybe even the very same adventure that Goku and Shin are on at that point in the anime, and the character we see here is trying to prevent it while working in the demon realm. It's possible he's not actually a villain either and has multiple motives. He shows contempt after seeing Shin on screen, possibly lamenting past actions. I don't really think this theory is that likely (I think a lot of the similarities can just be explained with someone who knows Shin), but it goes down a thread that I think is pretty cool. ---

3.) Entirely new character with no connection to Shin other than mirrored occupations. I think this is the most boring option and probably also the most likely one. I'm down for new characters but I just find them having a more personal connection would be way more fun. Still, he seems to hate Shin (and it's likely that Shin knows him) so it'll be interesting to see what's going on there!

Even if this theory is the one that's the most likely, I still think it'll be a great time and I think would still open an avenue for us to learn a lot more about the Supreme Kais, the canon Demon Supreme Kais, and the demon realm as a whole. I really hope they can deal with this in a great way that doesn't cause any imbalance with the God of Creation/God of Destruction stuff ---

4.) Shin and this character are LITERALLY two halves of the same person who changed in their environments, kind of like Kami and Demon King Piccolo. I feel like this isn't the most likely route either because it would kind of dampen Kami and Piccolo's whole thing AND it would make no sense because Zamasu is an evil little bastard and their species is shown to have their own morals/values on a spectrum of good/evil, but I think this opens up an interesting can of worms that maybe the Supreme Kai's species can split themselves in order to fulfill certain roles for the universe (considering they can also split entire planets/duplicate life)

No one I know of has talked about this and it's driving me crazy but I think there's going to be a subplot about Demon King Piccolo for specifically for two reasons: 1.) BLUE DRAGON BALLS 2.) This screenshot

WHO THE FUCK IS THIS DUDE????? THAT LOOKS LIKE A NAMEKIAN TO ME Also he's DEMON KING Piccolo, he was the demon king (I assume) before Dabura, who our mystery character likely served as well. However, it's also totally possible I'm speaking out of my ass and Demon King(tm) is just a nickname for Kami's other half pre-our Piccolo, but I think that would be kind of lame so I like to think he was an actual demon king.

This is to say, maybe Kami learned how to expel all the evil from himself by seeking guidance of the other gods, and it's something that the Supreme Kais have done before and kind of need to do to keep tabs on the demon realm. OR this is just Namekian stuff and I desperately want to combine lore. You decide!

It is certainly fun to think about though! I think even if this route is possible, it doesn't mean that Supreme Kais are always going to be inherently good; their experiences shape them, and we also see this happen with Kami's evil half in the newly reborn Piccolo. Characters born to be evil do not necessarily stay evil, and characters born to be good do not necessarily stay good. Even so, I think this route would kind of fuck a lot of balance that the story tries to establish already so I think the Namekian stuff will probably be separate from who this character is. Still, I wanted to throw this out there

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IN CONCLUSION... I dunno I still think the twin route is the most fun but I think there are really interesting plot threads that could happen. I feel like Daima will be lore heavy even though it's framed as a lighthearted adventure, so I hope to learn a lot. I'm trying to keep my expectations in check, but when news is scarce I can't help but speculate the shit out of what we have. Feel free to let me know what y'all think!

[moonlightblueandicegrey]

Date for... Three

Summary: Jaya is going on a date but all the ninja have "something important to do" and young Lloyd can't stay alone in the Bounty. Jay and Nya decide to take him with them.

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Jay was so angry. He finally managed to ask Nya for another date but obviously something had to go wrong again! He didn't watch after Lloyd the last week because he was kinda sick, that was true. Zane took care of Lloyd for two days to cover Jay's place. This week, he could babysit Lloyd every other day except Saturday! He had a date on Saturday! Jay asked everyone if they could exchange day with him so he would be free for Nya. But no! Everyone had something else to do. Well... Kai didn't really have something important... He just hoped that the date would get cancelled. Thanks Kai...

Now Jay had to tell Lloyd and Nya the news. He decided to tell Nya first. She was in her room so he went there a little anxious, took a deep breath and knocked the door. He tried to look as calm as possible when Nya told him to come in.

Jay: H-hey Nya...

Nya: Oh hey Jay. What's happening? Are you alright?

Jay: Yes, yes! I'm good... I just...

Nya: You don't look good. Sit down.

Jay: No, I'm fine... I just have something important to tell you.

Nya: Oh... It's about our date again, isn't it?

Jay: Well... Yes.

Nya: Agh! Can we just have a normal date? We don't ask for much!

Jay: Well... It seems that someone has to take care of Lloyd today... And that someone has to be me. We are unlucky...

Nya: No one else could replace you?

Jay: No. Zane did last week. And this is our first day off after a long time. They all have things to do.

Nya: So now we can either cancel our date or take Lloyd with us?

Jay: That's how it seems. Umm... What do you prefer? Don't get me wrong, I don't want to cancel our date! I just don't know if taking Lloyd with us is a very good idea...

Nya: Well... We are going to the cinema and then in the park... I think Lloyd can come. Right?

Jay: Don't ask me! I'm awful with children!

Nya: Oh, come on! You're not that bad.

Jay: Whatever... You know what? Don't change your plans for today. We are going on a this date no matter what. We will eventually have company but we can manage. Agreed?

Nya: Since our last date was destroyed, and we don't know when we'll have another day off... Yes, i agree.

Jay: But you are the one who's going to tell Lloyd the news.

Nya: Why me?!

Jay: Because last time i argued with him, he tried to bite me! And he succeeded! I still have the mark!

Nya: Then try to not argue with him this time.

Jay: Easy for you to say. He likes you but he seems to dislike me.

Nya: That's because you are panicking with everything no matter how small it actually is. You end up being overprotective Jay. Let him breathe.

Jay: ...Good point. But come on Nya! Please tell him. I can't do it by myself. Never trust me with a child, that's a law!

Nya: Fine. But I'll do it just because I don't want anything to ruin this date, including Lloyd's complaining.

Jay: Oh, thank you Nya! You are amazing!

Nya: I know, right? What would you do without me?

Jay left Nya's room after a while and went straight to his bed. He wasn't sleepy. He just wanted to think. He was so anxious about this date. He was worried that something would go wrong again... Like last time... And since Lloyd was coming too? More chances of ending up in trouble. But he needed this date so bad... He wanted to make it up to Nya for transforming into a snake and wasting his first chance. He hoped for something better this time. How bad could it possibly go? Okay... This question doesn't help at all. But still. He just needed calmness, patience and luck. Something he didn't have.

Afternoon came faster than he thought. He took a quick shower, got dressed and this time he chose casual clothes. Much better and much more comfortable than the suit he wore to Megamonster. And no perfume anymore. When he was ready, he found Lloyd. The kid was playing video games, completely focused on his "epic win".

Jay: Lloyd? Are ya ready yet?

Lloyd: (Deep sigh) Why do i have to come with you? Why can't i stay here? I almost beat your record!

Jay: What?!

Lloyd: Relax. Not in your favourite game.

Jay: Ah. Okay... Well, Lloyd, apparently you are too young to stay here alone and since it's my turn to take care of you, you must come.

Lloyd: Oh, now I'm too young! Yesterday i was too old, today I'm too young... Choose one already!

Jay: Sorry bud. But please don't make it harder... I wanted so much to have this second chance to impress Nya... Please help me out!

Lloyd: She told me we are going to the cinema and then... The park?

Jay: Yes. Please Lloyd, I'm literally begging you! I don't want any trouble today...

Lloyd: Let me see... Buy me a pack of strawberry caramels and a lollipop and I'll be an angel.

Jay: Deal.

Lloyd: Deal. But tomorrow I'm gonna complain about how boring your date was.

Jay: Tomorrow break my nerves, i don't care. Just not today.

Lloyd followed Jay to Nya's room. She was ready, waiting for them. Jay couldn't help but stare at her. She looked so good in casual clothes (much more like her style than any other fancy dress or something) and wow- blue looked amazing on her... Jay was used to watching Nya in red and he loved it as well, but blue? Blue was something else! It was Lloyd's voice that brought Jay back to reality.

Lloyd: Hey Nya! You look beautiful!

Nya: Hey guys! Thank you Lloyd!

Jay: Hi, Nya... Wow...

Nya: You like it? I needed a change. And i thought blue would look just right.

Jay: It looks perfect...

Lloyd: It's the colour of your eyes. It suits you.

Nya: Thanks! Now let's go! There's no need to waste more time in here.

Lloyd was calm and quiet in the beginning of the date. Nya and Jay were walking holding each of Lloyd's hands like if he was their child. Lloyd was just looking in the city's lights and skyscrapers admiring them. The colourful lights were reflecting in his green eyes. Jay and Nya seemed to have a normal conversation like the usual ones they have which Lloyd though as incredibly boring. He would have started complaining already if it wasn't about the candy deal. Kai banned him from sugar and sweets for a whole month! He needed those candies! Being patient for the rest of the day was his only chance of getting them.

They all finally arrived at the cinema. It was a little crowded due to the new Starfarer movie. Jay and Nya wanted to watch a romantic movie but now that Lloyd was with them... They had to change plans. And of course when Lloyd saw the huge posters of his favourite comics he decided what movie they would watch, immediately. Could they go against that little guy? No. He was too adorable and polite. How could they ignore his request? Answer: they couldn't. And since they couldn't watch the romantic movie they wanted anyway, nothing better than sci-fi.

They bought pop corn because there's no way Jay was watching a movie without pop corn (and jellies for Lloyd but shhh! 🤫). The movie started and ended peacefully. Lloyd liked it a little too much and didn't took his eyes off of the screen, not even for a second. Maybe this date wasn't that bad after all. Jay and Lloyd liked the comics and Nya liked watching both of them happy. She knew the characters and plot after so many hours they were both talking to her about their favourite sci-fi comics so there was no need for the boys to explain anything.

The movie was long enough though and the place was too crowded, so after the credits they needed fresh air. The couple took Lloyd by the hands and they went to the park laughing and listening to the child talking enthusiastically about the film. Lloyd had too much energy after staying still for a three hour movie so he used their walk as a chance to play in the park and the fountain.

Jay and Nya could have some alone time now... They did. They left Lloyd run around the fountain for a while. Not for too long, but it was enough for them to admire the night sky and the bright, full moon. At least that's what Nya was admiring because Jay got lost in her shiny, blue eyes. He was so pleased, watching his crush being happy and relaxed instead of having one thousand things in her mind, troubling her thoughts and breaking her nerves. That wasn't a usual view: Nya being so calm. She usually was either stressed or she was wearing the tough warrior mask for long periods of time. Jay loved giving her a break every now and then. She totally deserved it.

Don't think this date was going to end with that typical kiss everyone shares at similar situations though. Of course there was a kiss as well but it was interrupted by noises of disgust.

Lloyd: That's disgusting, both of you! Ewww!!!

The couple couldn't help but laugh with Lloyd's reaction to their kiss. And they had to tease him about it! They made the perfect plan just by looking in each others eyes, no need for words. They run to Lloyd, hugged him and kissed his forehead causing him to laugh more than he complained. They were so happy running around, playing, and making jokes! Someone might call them childish or silly but Jay and Nya couldn't care less because they loved every single second of it! So did Lloyd!

Maybe bringing the kid with them wasn't a bad idea after all. Instead, of "ruining" things, this little guy helped them relax, be themselves and get rid of awkwardness and anxiety. Lloyd himself didn't get bored as he thought, neither he became a "burden". He had fun too. And he felt safe for once. Safe and comfortable with the people he considered to be his family. They looked so much like a family and felt like being one.

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Credits to @finnsomersaults Thanks for giving me this request! 😉 And i should have posted this earlier so i apologize for being late.

Also, please forgive any possible mistakes.

[italiansteebie]

I'll Cry If I Want To

TW// This involves drug use, rape, and other heavy topics that relate to those. Please do not read if this is going to affect you or your mental health negatively.

Eddie didn’t want to be here. 

He hated house parties, and he especially hated Tommy Hagan who just happened to be hosting the party. He was only here because Hagan wanted him to deal, and who was he, poor trailer trash, to pass up a night that was guaranteed to be fiscally beneficial. 

He hadn’t been doing the whole “party” thing. He mainly milled about and watched as party goers drank themselves sick, or basically had clothed sex on the couch. He also kept an eye on Harrington. Why? He couldn’t tell you. 

After the mall burned down… He seemed different. Hell, he had to be. The Buckley girl would’ve spit in his face in the past, but here they are at Hagan’s party, drinking and laughing and being… Super normal about it. 

Eddie didn’t think Steve was Robin's type but, hey. He’s been wrong before. 

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It was later in the night, he’d made 300 bucks, pretty good, considering that he’d only sold about an ounce. This was emotionally intensive, he marked the price up considerably. 

He’d only sold weed, nothing stronger. 

Which is odd, because Harrington was stumbling around the hall, pupils blown wide, mumbling to himself incoherently. 

“Hey, Harrignton. You alright, buddy?”

He watched as Steve’s head snapped up.

“Rob, Robin. She’s gonna be right back. Rob- Bobin,” He giggled to himself. And Eddie thought back to when he got a secret nod from the girl as she headed out the door with another girl with cropped black and purple hair. He remembers thinking ‘ah, so I was right,’ and that was about an hour ago. 

He shakes himself out of his thoughts, “No, Stevie, she’s gone.” Stevie? When the hell did that happen? Whatever. Another thought for another time. Right now, Steve looked high out of his mind. 

“Gone? No- We. I got her out. She- Not. She’s gone?” 

And Eddie could see the panic attack from miles away. 

He grabbed Steve’s jaw gently, focusing him. 

“No, not gone. She left the party. With that girl. Remember?”

And that seemed to calm him down, but Eddie knew he had to get the guy into a bed, somewhere he could rest, get some sleep. So he hoisted the guy up, “C’mon, Stevie. I’m taking you home.” He narrated, grunting as he lifted Steve. Steve sighed. “M’kay. Jus- uhh.” He was slurring worse now, whatever he took was hitting, in fall force. Eddie watched as he smacked his lips, “Just, mmmm. Make sure to use a lot of lube. N’ver had… A guy b’fore.” And that made Eddie freeze. 

What the fuck did Steve think Eddie was about to do? Did he- No. Eddie shook his head, he had to get this guy out of here. 

He’d made it to the door, when he was stopped by a girl with long black hair. “Uh, excuse me. There’s an order, kay? Freak.” She scoffed, smacking her gum, motioning to the various people in their little audience. Eddie blanched, what the fuck kind of- “What?” He said dumbly.

The girl rolled her eyes. “Look, freak. There’s a system, everyone gets their turn with him, but I’m. First.” She said, yanking Steve’s hand, making his head roll, and doped up smile on his face. “What the fuck are you talking about? Are you- You’re serious? Is. Is that why he’s like this?” And the dots started connecting. 

The girl was still watching him, bored. “It goes like this, kay. We give him the stuff, he gets high, and we get off. Look, I knew you were a freak but, I didn’t know you were stupid.” Eddie felt like he was going to pass out. The whole “king Steve” thing was based on his willingness to get drugged and passed around like a fucking joint. Even for him, that’s fucked up. And he’s seen a lot of shit, okay? 

“I’m gonna make you a compromise, I’ll give the rest of my supply, for free, if I can take him for the night.” It would deplete his supply and he’d be in debt with Rick but… He had to get Steve out. Now.

The girl lit up. 

“Alright! He always cries after anyways. Really ruins the mood.”

She releases her grip on Steve and takes the weed from Eddie’s lunch box, which he’d been holding out as an offering. “C’mon, Stevie. Let’s go home.”

Steve giggled, “You’re prettyyyy.” He reached a hand towards Eddie’s face, booping him on the nose. “Boop.” Eddie tried not to laugh, it was a rather serious moment, but Steve was being cute. Cute? Eddie please, he scolded himself. 

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It was a bit of a struggle, but he finally got Steve back to the trailer. Recruiting Wayne to help him get the guy to the couch, with a promise of explanation once he was settled.

Once inside, Wayne patted Eddie on the back. “Alright, kid. Tell me what happened.” And so Eddie launched into the story, Wayne looking about as sick as Eddie felt. “Let's let him sleep. Leave a bucket and some tylenol on the coffee table for him. He’ll probably freak out when he wakes up. Be gentle, Kid.” Wayne pulled Eddie in for a hug. “You get some sleep too. I gotta get to my shift. Love ya, kid.” 

“Love you, Wayne.”

—--

Steve woke up considerably more cozy than he usually does after a party. Especially one where he gives in to drinking the random cups that were shoved into his hands. Whoever was last had put his pants back on, which was nice. They usually don’t do that. 

He groaned as he shifted, pausing when he heard movement in the kitchen. “You’re up.” It was a male voice. Shit. It was always so awkward when the dads found him. “I’ll get out of your hair. Just gimme a minute, please.” His voice came out weak. 

“You don’t have to leave just yet. Let yourself wake up. I made breakfast.” Curly hair comes into view, and a pop tart is set on the coffee table next to some tylenol. He takes in the guy's face. “Munson? But I-.” He blushes harshly. “But I’m not… Sore.” He motions to his lower region. Steve watches as Eddie’s face turns into one of disgust. “No, man. I know I’m a freak, but I’m a freak with your consent. Always.” Steve shook his head, “I- I didn’t think you were a freak, you just like that stupid game- But. Why. Why am I here?” 

Does Steve know about DND? No way. So king Steve has layers, huh? 

“I uh. I found you in the hall. It was probably like, fifteen minutes after they slipped you the drug. You were looking for Robin Buckley.” 

A look of tentative recognition crossed Steve’s face. 

“Did. Did you see who?”

Eddie nodded. “I don’t think anyone else saw her. Don’t worry.” He watched as relief spread across his face. “How long… Has this happened to you, Steve?” 

“I don’t know. Too long, I guess. The first time… I was scared out of my mind but, it got me friends. Friends who kept me… Company.” Steve shook his head. Eddie mirrored him, “They had no right to do that to you, Steve.”

“It was really the first time I felt… Useful. So I stopped trying to fight it. I thought that’s what love was but then I met Nancy, which turned out to be. Bullshit, I guess. And so I let them do it again. I figured it was what I was good for.”

Eddie felt his heart crack in two. “Steve…”

“It’s okay. I don’t know why I told you any of that anyways. Fuck. I’m so stupid. Sorry. I’ll just, I’ll go. Thanks Eddie.” Steve stood, shuffling his way towards the door. “Steve. Sit back down. You’re still recovering.” It was stern, and Steve thought that if he didn’t listen, Eddie was going to make him listen. So he sat. 

“I’ve been watching you, Steve. I’ve seen the way you snake Robin smile, and last night you knew about DnD of all things, so there has to be more to you. There is more to you. And if people don’t want to see it, just know, I do. Robin does. And whoever taught you about DnD does too, okay. I just. I didn’t like you in highschool but. Something’s changed and I. I think that’s worth more than sex.”

And a 19 year old dam broke. 

And suddenly Steve was sobbing on Eddie’s worn down couch. 

And Eddie didn’t know what to do, so he patted him on the back awkwardly. “There, there Steve. Uh. Sorry I don’t know what to do with crying people. Uhm. It’ll be okay.” 

Steve laughed wetly and wiped his nose, cringing at the sight of the snot. “Ew.” Eddie laughed and handed him the tissue box that was resting on the floor. 

“Seriously, Steve. You are so much more than just some guy who gets passed around. Trust me. If I can see it, well. That’s saying something.”

“Thanks Eddie. I really appreciate that.”

“Wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean. Especially not to you.” He bumped Steve on the shoulder, knocking him over and raising a giggle out of him. 

—---

And maybe Eddie didn’t see Steve’s real, true colors, at least not until a year or so later when the guy carried him out of actual hell, but he saw a glimpse of what Steve is really like that night. And he has to admit, he wanted to see more.  

[knights-unwelcommentary]

"Dirk Strider, Dave's bro."

"Karkat Vantas, your literal god."

"In that case, I've got questions."

"I bet you do. And, well. I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"You know, the usual. Doing things in a hurry to win and giving your universe cancer and stuff. I even got locked out of it after like a big slobbering chump."

"All right, I've got no more questions."

"Seriously?"

"Yeah. God's a kid and he's neither omniscient nor omnipotent. That explains damn near everything."

"Okay, douchelord. You clearly got it all figured out except I'm not a kid."

"Aren't you like sixteen?"

"You're nine over the mark."

"What."

"I'm going to stop y'all there before this devolves into another match of intercultural trolling."

"Right, sweeps. Good one."

"Tell me, Dave. When did you become the life of the fucking party?"

"Not in the best mood right now, sorry."

"Did I do something or is it the…? It's totally that isn't it. I'm shutting up now."

"Tell you what, let's rap about it when plot critical shit stops going down. Kay?"

"My schedule's fucked six ways to sunday but I might be able to pencil you in somewhere."

"It's about to get worse, bro. The chess people are looking for you".

"Again?! I made it clear that John's the one in charge!"

"Yeah, I was there. Egbert totally just gave them the slip."

"You mean he's gone?"

"Fucking gone with the wind, maybe we shouldn't've put on the spot the kid that can do a cranked up disappearing act. "You're de facto pal honcho to them now, them's the breaks."

"Fuck. I'll go check if I can get Terezi to do it, or maybe the other human leader. We really don't want me to ruin yet another civilization. "Nice meeting you for real, Strider. We'll have to catch up later."

"… "Sup."

"Sup. I'm told our universe had cancer?"

"Don't put too much stock in his inane theories. Dude would twist a ruler if it'd let him take the blame for everything that goes wrong."

"He looked dead sure. Speaking as a newcomer that's got no business giving his opinion, there can be nuance."

"Nah, even if the cosmic cancer thing were true, then it was what had to happen for us to get this far. Trust the time professionals. "Karkat's just-- Let's just say that if you give him a mirror, he'll immediately lose his fucking marbles."

"Hm. A perfectly reasonable thing to do, I see."

"You know I can't tell if you're being serious or not, right?"

[ryttu3k]

So one of the things I like to do is add small quirks to my characters, usually related to what they are. An example of this are my vampires who each tend to have a personal style of feeding that’s based on personality, not just Predator Type. So, if you don’t mind me asking, how do some of your vampires feed? Are they quick and relatively gentle? Or are they more aggressive, leaving more visible marks than the usual easy to clean pinpricks?

Oh man, it's pretty variable! Let me see, a few select ones:

Pyre: Tries to be super careful. For the most part, he's a bagger (has a deal with someone at the local Red Cross, picks up nearly-expired blood), but otherwise he does the siren thing and tries to just be... unnoticeable. Yes wasn't that nice, no, nothing odd at all :)

Sierra: Can be a bit rougher - when she can't get bags, she resorts to alleycat stuff, bit more aggressive. She tries to do it, like, ethically? Like if she goes after some homeless person, she leaves them a bottle of water and a protein bar XD;;

Dylan: Thembo gym junkie who feeds on gym clients! (They work as a trainer.) Tends to just approach them after and be like, okay, lemme check up on you, ooh lemme get that kink in your neck, and sneak in a li'l bite fairly surreptitiously.

The Sabbat kids: Messy critters. Joachim tries to be quick and efficient and usually cleans up after himself, Kai and Del don't really worry about making a mess and tend to leave the marks unhealed. Saskia is the worst about it in that she'll usually leave a lot of blood around and take her dinner home for. Sculpture. Bloody Volgirre.

Sorin: Focuses on large animals like deer or cattle, although much to their dismay, they're getting to the point where it's no longer sufficient (they're gen 7 and 600 years old). Not quite sure what to do next, although Iain (being Roger's childe) has pretty ready access to ghouls and other vessels, and they may have to resort to that.

Ezra: Consensualist! They have a few regular volunteers who know what they are and are like... yeah, okay, it's a small price for you protecting the whole community. They make it as painless as possible, and usually give them something to eat and drink after.

Wish: Has two main feeding types - invasive boars, in which case they try not to cause too much pain but definitely feeds to the point of their deaths. They want to get rid of the boars because they're invasive, not because they've done anything wrong! Their other main prey are arsonists, environmental vandals, and the like, and they make no effort to be 'less scary' or anything. They want those targets to know they're going to die. Usually ends up dismembering them for local carnivores to feed on. It's dual-purpose!

[toujokaname]

Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night / Episode 5

Author: Yuumasu

Characters: Tsumugi, Hiyori, Mitsuru, Adonis, Mika, Rinne, Ritsu, Aira, Tori, Hinata, Mayoi, Tomoya

"It feels nice to get such a positive response. All the effort making so many was worth it...♪"

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Season: Summer Location: Seisoukan Courtyard

A few days later. On the day of the "Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night".

Tsumugi: ...Yes, hello, Ayase-kun. How are your preparations coming along?

Hm, hm. The final inspection is done, so we're good to go.

It looks like all the participants are here, so let's get started. Thank you for taking the role of the scarer.

Switch on the microphone, and...

Tsumugi: "Good evening, everyone. This is Aoba Tsumugi."

"Thank you very much for joining us on this "Seisoukan☆Test of Courage Night". The rules of the event have been announced in advance, but I'd like to explain them again."

"Later, we'll assign you to teams of three by drawing lots, and each team will visit the marked locations on the map."

"The team that successfully reaches this courtyard without dropping out will win a fantastic prize!"

"Even if you retire, you'll still get a participation prize, so make sure to come back here."

"By the way, we'll begin with the lowest number. So let's start dividing the teams."

After a few minutes.

Hiyori: Oh, look at that! I'm "number one". It's perfect for me to shine brightly at the pinnacle, don't you think?

Who are the chosen ones among the others? I hope once my finger stops, the result will be favorable ♪

Mitsuru: It's me! I'm the most energetic one at the academy, so I'm "number one"! Yahoo ☆

Adonis: I'm "number one", too. Senpai, Tenma, I'll be in your care.

Aoba-senpai handed me a flashlight. It seems there's one for the three of us. Who should carry it?

Hiyori: I'll refrain. Carrying things like that is a servant's duty, and I'd rather not hold anything heavier than chopsticks.

Mitsuru: I really want it, but I'll hold back. It would be fun to dash, but if I accidentally break it, we'll be in trouble, daze~

Adonis: Sigh, well, you've done a good job holding back. In that case, I'll take it.

...Aoba-senpai is waving, it's our signal to go.

Hiyori: Oh, how exciting! Now, both of you, lead the way to my destination...☆

Location: Seisoukan Hallway (1F)

A while later, with the second team.

Mika: Nghaa... I have night blindness, so I can't see anythin' in this darkness...

Rinne: Oi, oi, you okay? Why'd you join the test of courage if you got such a constitution?

Ritsu: That's because I'm the roommate who invited him. Mikarin's really kind, you know.

Mika: Ehehe. I'm happy we're on th' same team ♪ Even though Amagi-senpai bein' with us is a bit...

For now, 'm grateful for my night blindness~ 'm glad I don't haveta be conscious of Amagi-senpai...

Rinne: If you can't see me, I'll get closer, 'kay? C'mon, c'mon ♪

Mika: Uuu. Don't be mean~

Ritsu: Rinrin, don't bully Mikarin.

And why are you even participating in a test of courage? Even kids might mock you for it, you know?

Rinne: Isn't it a waste not to dive into interestin' things? Sure, up 'til now, every scheme's been at a child's level, but—

With a bit of creativity, can't I deliver the ultimate thrill?

Mika: Creativity... What are you setting up, bending over the edge? Did you get Ayase-kun's permission?

Rinne: I'm not doin' anything wrong, aight? 'Cause I'm CRAFTMONSTER, y'know?

Isn't it courteous for monsters to attack without warnin'? Gyahaha ☆

Ritsu: Uwah, that's a disgrace to CRAFTMONSTER. I'm not involved, okay?

Location: Seisoukan Common Room

After a while, with the fifth team.

Aira: ...Eek?!

Tori: What's wrong, Shiratori?

Aira: I felt like something ran across the table just now...!

Tori: Something like what? Are you sure you're not imagining things?

Aira: I-I guess so...

Hinata: Yeah. Or maybe the organizers staged it.

So far, we're just being made to walk in the dark, so it's not that spooky.

Aira: Eeh... It's plenty spooky, though...?

Hinata: Oh, really? Since it's a test of courage, don't you wanna scream more like "Gyaaah!" from the depths of your stomach?

Tori: Aren't we supposed to be careful about that? If we yell too loudly, it will bother the people who are resting in their rooms.

Hinata: That was a figure of speech~ But I was expecting something that scary... Oh, I know.

This is just a made-up story of mine, but Seisoukan was said to have been inhabited by the Slit-mouthed Idol a long time ago.

Aira: Slit-mouthed Idol...?

Hinata: Oh, yes. Did you know that their mouth is supposedly torn apart like thiiis?

They'd sneak up on idols returning home late from work, tap them on the shoulder without a sound, and ask...

"Do you want to hear my beautiful voice?" ♪

Aira & Tori: Gyaaaaah?!

Hinata: Ahaha. Even though it's an improvised made-up story, I didn't expect such a big reaction.

Tori: N-no, that's not what startled us...

Aira: For a moment, there was something alien-like across the hallway...!

Hinata: Eh, alien?

Location: Seisoukan Hallway (1F)

Same time, at the Seisoukan hallway.

Mayoi: ...The voice just now was Aira-san's.

Tomoya: It seemed to come from the common room, right? I thought we didn't set anything up there.

Maybe someone added something on their own, like Amagi-senpai did... Should I go check it out?

Mayoi: ...No. Just contact Tsumugi-san, and we'll stay here.

The next team should be arriving soon.

Tomoya: Understood. The set-up you created has been really well received.

Even HiMERU-senpai, who looks calm and collected, seemed to have a slight shoulder twitch.

Mayoi: Nn, Tsumugi-san replied... He wants one of us to go check on them since he's busy.

Tomoya: Okay, I'll go then. Scare the next team on my behalf too ♪

Mayoi: Understood, I'm sorry to trouble you.

Mayoi: ...Fufu. I'm just manipulating the diorama's lighting according to the timing.

It's nice to get such a good response. It was worth making so many...♪

Mayoi: ...Huh? What is that strange costume standing there?

It's waving at me. That means it's someone involved... Could it be Tsumugi-san?

Were you busy because you wanted to participate in the scaring too?

I bet that's it. Fufu, I'll wave back ♪

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TXT - The Fanfic: CHAPTER 4

That morning, I saw Soobin and his brother leaving their house together. Both were dressed in school uniforms with their backpacks on their shoulders. I was really happy to know he was starting school with other kids and might make friends. Plus, I trusted Kai and knew he would help Soobin with anything he needed.

As they walked by, I noticed he looked very nervous. It wasn't just him; his older brother looked nervous too. I quickly lost sight of them on the horizon and got ready to do my daily chores like any other day. I spent the whole morning with my mother, cleaning up the remains of the previous day's celebration.

Another gray day had dawned, and my father suspected it would bring rain again.

When noon arrived, after lunch, my parents took a nap, but I decided to stay at the entrance of the house, browsing through the dictionary. In truth, I was eagerly waiting for Soobin to return so I could find out how his first day of school went.

Finally, I saw them coming down the path. They seemed to be talking to each other. Soobin was walking with his eyes on the ground, so his brother saw me first, giving Soobin a little nudge and indicating with his head to approach me.

The boy greeted me quickly. I think it was the first time I had direct interaction with him. He resembled Soobin in some ways, but from what I could observe, my friend had more of his mother's genes.

Soobin stayed with me, sitting next to me with his head still down. At that moment, I got very worried. I knew this meant his day hadn't gone well.

"What's wrong?" I asked very slowly. "Are you okay?"

But I got no response. The boy seemed to collapse suddenly, and I only caught a sob. Quickly, I placed my hand on his shoulder, trying to calm him. He, on the other hand, took off his backpack somewhat roughly.

"싫어!" Soobin exclaimed between sobs.

"What happened?" I insisted.

"Bad kids," he managed to answer.

"Did they pick on you?" I began to imagine the situation. "Why?"

Finally, he raised his face and looked at me with tear-filled eyes. However, I quickly noticed a small bruise under his left eye.

"Did they hit you?" I reacted, very surprised and also angry.

"No good English..."

"Did they pick on you because you don't speak English well? You're still learning!" I continued, upset, knowing that Soobin wouldn't understand me. "And Kai?" I asked, very curious.

"Kai help," he said quickly, making me calm down a bit. "Call teacher."

"Kai called the teacher? Did the bad kids get punished?"

Soobin stayed silent for a second, thinking, as if trying to remember what happened.

"Yes. Punished," he said, finding the word he was looking for.

I sighed with relief, seeing that despite everything, Soobin hadn't been alone. Even so, it hurt to see the poor boy in such a state. I knew he had a hard time and might be scared to go back to school the next day. I wanted to comfort him and give him words of support, but I knew he wouldn't understand. I decided to speak to him anyway. If he didn't understand my words, the tone of my voice might calm him.

"It must have been a tough day," I started, stroking his back. "But it won't always be like this. Today is the first day. They don't know you." I paused. "Tomorrow will be better. Your English will be better. You learn very fast, Soobin." I turned to him, staring at the bruise again. "Don't let them hit you again," I said, gently tapping the purple mark on his face.

Soobin immediately recoiled with a small complaint at my touch, but I had accomplished my mission. Soobin had stopped crying and had an expression I couldn't quite read.

"I don't understand," he said, though he smiled a little. "Thank you."

Now, I was the one who didn't understand anything. I never knew exactly how much he could comprehend.

"Are you feeling better?" I asked.

"Yes..." he replied after a brief pause.

I stood up and offered him my hand, helping him to get up. He picked up his backpack and put it back on his shoulders. I thought about walking him home, but he stood still in front of me, not saying anything, staring at the ground in the direction of my shoes. He stayed there for a moment in the silence between us. Then he took a few steps forward and hugged me. But he hugged me in a way no one had before. It felt similar to how I would hug my mother when I was feeling desperate. A long, tight hug, during which you try to recharge while holding back tears. I hugged him back, trying to convey comfort.

"Everything will be okay," I said, pulling away from the hug and patting him on the shoulder.

Soobin said goodbye without another word and then went home.

The following days were a roller coaster. Each day, I would go out after lunch to wait for Soobin, and he would arrive with his brother, who always greeted me silently and then left Soobin behind.

Soobin would stay with me for a short while, telling me about his experiences at school before heading home for lunch. Sometimes, I would find out that he had been pelted with pebbles, leaving small marks on his body. Other times, he would explain that he had been tripped. Occasionally, he came crying, and other times he was just frustrated.

But there was something that had caught my attention. New names had started to appear in his stories. I had the feeling that Soobin was making friends, as he began to mention people like Yeonjun, Beomgyu, and Taehyun.

It wasn't the first time I had heard those names. Kai had mentioned them sometimes when listing the Korean boys in his class. I suppose Soobin was finding it naturally easier to communicate with them.

Moreover, Soobin had made it a tradition to give me a warm hug before heading home. Honestly, I never complained about it. On the contrary, Soobin seemed to relax after our hugs, and I was happy to see him go home with a smile.

Sunday finally arrived. I was impatient for this day. I could only think about going to the market and asking Kai everything that had happened over the week.

When I arrived, I ran to where he was. Kai seemed to be already expecting me.

"Kai!" I reached him quickly. "I need you to tell me what happened in class this week."

Kai tilted his head, trying to find the right words to start.

"It's difficult being the new kid in a class that hasn't had anyone new in a long time." He paused. "What did Soobin tell you?"

"Whatever he could…" I sighed.

"Soobin is a good student. He has much more discipline than anyone here. I'm sure most of the kids are jealous of him." He paused again. "The native kids are too cruel. But the teacher has identified the troublemakers. He's under more supervision now. Friday was a quiet day." He paused and, to my surprise, started laughing while remembering something. "Although, of course, after what happened with Yeonjun…" He laughed harder.

"What happened? Who is Yeonjun?" I asked, recognizing the familiar name.

"He's a classmate. Since Soobin had trouble on the first day, he declared himself Soobin's bodyguard. He always goes around with two other classmates."

"Taehyun and Beomgyu?" I asked quickly, trying to piece together the puzzle.

"Yes! Do you know them?" He asked, looking very surprised.

"I've heard of them…" I clarified.

"Well, on Thursday, Yeonjun got mad at one of the kids who threw stones at Soobin. After arguing, Yeonjun pushed him into a puddle, and the teacher punished both of them."

"And then?"

"Well, Soobin and I have three new friends." He answered with a big smile.

"So… Are you friends with Soobin now?" I asked, hoping to get the answer I wanted to hear.

"친구." He replied with a smile.

Kai had welcomed me alone that day, perhaps hoping that I would bring up the topic and seeking some privacy. However, just as we finished our conversation, Lea appeared with Bahiyyih around the corner, approaching us with a somewhat suspicious attitude. I would have simply assumed they had been spying on us the whole time if it weren't for Bahiyyih's completely guilty face confirming it.

After the girls arrived, we started playing together as if nothing had happened.

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1081: A Surprise of the Making (King of Fighters)

8:56 p.m. Outside of Chizuru's Apartment............

Shingo: (Walking Down the Halls While Talking on the Phone) Are you sure that mission of your tonight isn't going to be too dangerous? (Eyes Widened a Bit in Fear) Or life threatening?

Leona: (On the Other Line) We're only making a simple delivery, Shingo-Kun, it's fine. Besides, do you knpw that I've managed to complete and survive throughmany dangerous missions in the past before, right?

Shingo: I do! I just.....(Looks Away While Blushing and Rubbing the Back of his Head Back and Forth) I couldn't help but to worry about you sometimes, you know?

Leona: (Smiles Softly) You have nothing to worry about, Shingo-Kun-H-HEY!

Shingo: (Starts Getting Worried) Leona!?

????: Hey there, champ!

Shingo: WHAT DID YOU DO TO- Wait. Is that you Mr. Jones?

Ralf: (Lets Out a Heartdy Laugh on the Other Side) The one and only! Just wanna chime in to 'Hi' and reassure you that your Leona-san here is already in good hands!

Leona: Major, give me my phone back right now!!

Ralf: In a minute, Leona, I'm just about done here.

Shingo: ('Sighs in Relief') Well, if you really say so, then I guess I have nothing worry about then....

Ralf: (Smiles Brightly) Exactly! Oh and also, this may or may not be super important, but our colonial here says he wants to see ya in the next two months.

Shingo: (Eyes Widened Again As He Hears the Sound of Glass Shattering in his Self Conscious) C-Coloniel?......Two months?......

Ralf: Yep! He said he wanted to meet you a lot sooner than that, but ya know? Duty calls as always, ya know? ('Heh') But uh yeah. Get yourself prepared by then and best of luck to ya, kid. You are gonna need it. (Chuckles Lightly)

Leona: Ralf. Phone. NOW.

'SMACK'

Ralf: AUGH!....(Winces in Pain on the Other Line) Ah god....

Leona: (Resumes her Conversation With Her Boyfriend on the Phone) I am so sorry about that! The Major hasn't told you anything too embarrassing, did he?

Shingo: (Immediately Comes Back to Reality) Oh! N-No, no it's nothing like that at all! He just wanted to say 'Hi' and stuff....On an unrelated note, but.... is it...possibly true that the colonel is expecting to see me in the next two months?

Leona: (Yells at Ralf Some More on the Other Line) You told him that!?

Ralf: Blame your dad, I'm just the messenger here!!

Clark: Would you two keep down? I'm driving here!

Leona: ('Sigh') Sorry, Major Steels. (Resumes Back to her Call) It's true. My father has requested to see you for some time now. But I don't want you to worry about that right now, okay? (Smiles Softly Again) You should relax and enjoying your night with Kyo and Ms. Kagura-san.

Shingo: (Takes a Deep Breath Before Speaking) Yeah, I'll try. (Smiles Softly) I'm gonna miss you all night though.

Leona: I'm missing you already. But I'll be sure call you first thing in the morning. (Puts on a Bit of a Seductive Smirk on her Face) Be sure to expect a lot hugs and kisses when I get back~

Ralf: (Starts Smirking Teasingly) Ahh~ Is that flirting I see?

'SMACK'

Ralf: OW!

Clark: You were asking for that one.

Ralf: SHADDUP!

Shingo: (Chuckles Lightly) I can't wait already! I love you~

Leona: I love you too, Shingo-Kun~ So much~ Have a very good rest of the night, okay?

Shingo: You too. Bye. (Ends his Call Before Looking Up at his Reached Destination and Nodded) ('Hmph') Right on time. (Knocks om the Door Three Times) Shingo Yabuki's here!

Kyo: (Inside in the Room) Door's open!

Shingo: 'Kay! (Happily Opens the Door) Who's ready for Anime Binging Nig-

Shingo eyes starts to widened once again as he sees Kyo sitting forward on Chizuru's lap staring at the boy, and ooking as if they were about to kiss at any moment with one or two kiss marks is already imprinted on both sides of Kyo's face.

Shingo: ....................Wrong room. (Closes the Door Before Quickly Sprinting Away) Elevatorelevatorelelevatorelevatorelelevator ElevaTOR-

Shingo abruptly stops moving once he hears the door opens few feets behind him

Chizuru: Shingo-Kun wait! Please don't go!

Shingo: Uh.....(Does a Surfer Like Accent) Like, who is this Shingo dude you're talkin' to? This is uh.....Bud. Bud....Peterson at your service.

Kyo: (Puts on a Deadpinned Look on his Face) Shingo, we know it's you.

Shingo: Again, bruh, I don't know whatcha talkin about! (Let's Out an Awkward Chuckle) I clearly said the name's Pete.

Kyo: Didn't you just say it was Bud?

Shingo: (Immediately Starts Sweating Bullets) Uh....Yeah, but.....but like.....Some people call me Pete sometimes and....(Chuckles Awkwardly) You know how neighborhood gets sometimes when it comes to nicknames-

Chizuru: Shingo, this us getting ridiculous. Let's go back inside and talk about this.

Shingo: (Slightly Turns his Head Around) But-

Chizuru: (Puts on the Old Fashioned Sad Puppy Dog Look) Please?~

Shingo: (Stares at Chizuru's Eyes For a Brief Second Before Finally Sighing in Defeat) Okayyyy......Let's go.

Few Seconds Later Inside of Chizuru's Apartment.....

Shingo: (Sitting on the Middle Side of the Sofa Twiddling his Fingers a Bit) So, you guys are.....a thing now?

Kyo: (Proudly Nodded) Yep.

Chizuru: (Smiles Softly) We've actually been a thing for quite a while now.

Shingo: Oh really? Fir how long?

Kyo: A half a year, give her take.

Shingo: Huh. B-But wait. How did this all started and.....Whatever happened to you and Yuki-san, i-if you don't mind me asking.

Kyo: (Shrugs) We broke up a while after the 15th KOF tournament ended. We wanted a lot different things, so it didn't work out in the end. A few weeks after that trainwreck later, I bumped into Chizuru again, talked and hangout a lot more than we usually did when we were a team until we started catching feelings for one another.

Chizuru: It took us a while to get used to one another, but it wasn't long until we eventually started to let our feelings run it's course thanks to a lot understanding and communication. And it was here and there that we started to truly love each other. (Hugs Kyo's Arm) Just the three of us~

Shingo: Awwwww~ (Raises an Eyebrow in Confusion) Wait. Three of us?

Kyo: Oh yeah, I forgot to tell ya. We're in a three way relationship.

Shingo: With who?

'Door Opens'

????: I'm heading out.

Shingo: (Eyes Widened Yet Again) That voice.....D-Don't tell me......

Shingo slowly turns around to see a man with short red hair walking out of the bedroom wearing red pants, a black leather, and holding a guitar case in his hand. The redhead in question was none other than Kyo's "eternal rival"....

Shingo: IORI YAGAMI!?

Iori: (Turns to Shingo as He Gives him a Simple Nod) Yabuki. (Turns to His Two Lovers Beside Him) I take it you three are getting started on that Anime Binge Watching Night or whatever?

Kyo: Yep. We're just filling the poor kid in our relationship is all.

Iori: (Looks Back at Shingo's Very Surprised Look) I see.

Chizuru Do you have everything you need for your band session tonight?

Iori: Everything's right here in this case.

Chizuru: Good. Now, make sure you call us if you need anything, okay? (Gives Iori a Peck on the Lips) We love you~

Iori: Love the both of you back. Keep Kyo out of trouble.

Kyo: (Smirks at Iori) Only if you stay of one yourself, edge boy.

Iori: Fuck you.

The two rivals share a short kiss together before Iori starts walking towards the door, causing Shingo's jaw to drop even more.

Iori: (Opens the Door) Have a good night or whatever.

Chizuru: (Happily Waves Goodbye to Iori) You too, dear~

Kyo: See ya.

'Door Closed'

Kyo: Annnnnnnnnd cue the loud, surprised yelling in 3. 2. 1.

Shingo: YOU TWO ARE DATING IORI YAGAMI!!?

Kyo: (Snickers a Bit) What? You couldn't tell by the smooch fest a few seconds ago?

Shingo: (Glares at Kyo) I COULD TELL JUST FINE, THANKS! I thought you two hated each other!

Kyo: Yeah, we still do.

Shingo: THEN WHY ARE YOU DATING HIM!?

Kyo: (Shrugs) Because I love him?

Shingo: THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE A LICK OF SENSE!

Chizuru: Shingo! Calm down. Remember our breathing exercise.

Shingo: BUT-

Chizuru: Do it now, mister.

Kyo: (Raises an Eyebrow in Confusion) You guys do exercises together?

Chizuru: Only with yoga, meditation, and breathing. It helps calm his nerves.

Kyo: (Snickers a Bit) Damn. Are you his mom or something

Chizuru: Yes, now move aside. (Walks Over to Shingo and Help Him Take Deep Breaths) Now breathe in......

Shingo: (Dies What his Senpai Says and Breathes In)

Chizuru: .....And breathe out.

Shingo: (Exhales)

Chizuru: Okay, one more time. In.....

Shingo: (Takes One More Deep Breath)

Chizuru: ......And out.

Shingo: (Exhales One Final Time)

Chizuru: There you go. Are you feeling calm now?

Shingo: ('Sigh') I am. So you and Kyo are....dating Iori altogether now, huh?

Chizuru: (Simply Nodded) That's right. I know it may seem hard to believe given our.... less than friendly history together.

Kyo: And his track record of being a dick.

Chizuru: (Sighs While Rolling her Eyes) Yes, that too. And I don't condone any of previous actions, especially what he did to you in the past.

Shingo: (Frowns in Silence)

Chizuru: But deep down, we know there's a whole lot more to him than he wants you to believe. (Places her Hands on her Chest) And there is no doubt in my mind that he loves us just as much as we love him.

Kyo: (Smiles Sincerely) He is our mopy jackass after all.

Chizuru: (Pouts at her Boyfriend) He's not a jackass, Kyo. He's more of a mopy kitten if anything.

Kyo: ('Scoffs') Yeah right. He wishes he was cute as a cat.

Shingo watches as two of the Three Sacred Treasures playfully bickers at one another over their significant third half. They seem to really fond of him all things considered. And while the fighter in training may not like or trust Yagami himself, it's....kinda nice to see him found two people he could love and cherish for the rest of his days despite everything. But to make sure the fondness between these three doesn't deceive him completely......

Shingo: H-Hey.

Kyo: (Gives his Attention to Shingo Along With Chizuru) Hm?

Chizuru: Yes, Shingo-Kun?

Shingo: I.....(Rubs The Back of his Head Back and Forth) Don't wanna pry on your relationship too much, but......(Turns Back to the Duo With a Genuine, Serious Look on his Face) Has he been treating you two right? Like, at all?

Kyo: What are you, our dad?

Shingo: (Comicallly Glares at Kyo) Just answer the question already!

Kyo: Alright, alright. If you must, then yes. Iori has been treating us good. Even if he is a emo prick.

Chizuru: He's still a bit rough around the edges. (Smiles Softly) But I can assure you that he's just as much of a sweetheart as you are.

Shingo: (Eyes Widened a Bit) Wait. Really? Compared to me?

Chizuru: (Giggles Softly) Of course~ I can't think of anyone else sweeter than you, dear.

Shingo: Awwwwww- I-I mean! (Clears His Throat) Okay....Okay. If that's the case, then I guess I have nothing to worry about.

Kyo: Finally got your appeal, dad?

Shingo: (Comically Glares at Kyo Again) Stop calling me that! ('Sigh') But yeah. I'm fine with you guys dating him. Sorry for making this a huge deal out of it....

Chizuru: (Smiles Softly) Don't worry about it. You were out of the loop of this topic for a while now that you were bound to find out eventually.

Kyo: True. (Starts Smirking Again) But now that you know about our little secret......(Place his Arm Around Shingo's Shoulder) It's about high time you tell us how you managed to go out with Heidern's little princess.

Shingo Oh God, who told you- (Turns to See Chizuru Excitedly Smiling At Him Before Sigh) Never mind.....

Chizuru: (Happily Joins in on the Shingo Huh) Shingo-Kun!~ You still haven't shared me the details during that time. I wanna know!~

Shingo: Okay, okay, I'll tell you. But can we please get something to eat first? I'm starving here!

Kyo: Me too actually.

Chizuru: ('Sigh') Alright. I'll order us pizza. (Points at Shingo With a Pout on her Face) But you still owe me an explanation, mister.

Kyo: That goes double from me too.

Shingo: (Rolls his Eyes) I'm aware.....

Happy Birthday, Shingo Yabuki !!

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Spoliers for dragon's rising

Spelling mistakes as well. Also I didn't write down Episode four's thing but I watched it.

Episode One:

A Netflix series; I see where we went wrong /hj

I love the way it rifts open like an eye.

What's that one song uh "thank you, I'll say goodbye soon.. though it's the end if the world; don't blame yourself now..."

Because that's the emotion I have

LLOYD MY BELOVED

He's so... he feels so different? Matured?

All the realms colliding is such an interesting thing to me.

LLOYD'S MASK

Now now Arin they may be Skeletons, Snails, and Frogs but they're still people like you and I there's no need for their species labeled first /j /lh

SORA IS SO /POS

PINK HAIR AND GAMED GIRL HEAD PHONES <3

She's so funny

Arin and Sora are so sister and brother vibe

I forget this is a kid's show and then the robots start fucking dancing

ALSO sora gives off Jay x Nya child vibes even though she looks nothing like them

Oo serpentine :D

"My fam" I'm- I'm cringing so hard

You're poor and yet you have a pent house?

Do they just give these things away???

It seems the merge hasn't been around for long; Arin is still the same height so

AZURE LION IS THAT YOU? /j /j

"Weakness, noun, quality of-" YOU LEAVE THAT LITTLE GUY ALONE

SNAKES THE SERPENTINE.

"Thst thing "

What happened to Lobbo's mom? I'm curious

The frog man Iis /pos

KREEL

I love that she calls them friends even though they're not

But by golly who dressed her up

GREEN? I.mean really, GREEN? And pURPLE?? GIRLY, get a hold of yourself.

Kreel is interesting. Is this a new kin I'm smelling? /hj

LOBBO MH BELOVED

That's so autism (/pos)

I want lobbo to win screw these guys, haha

Sora has ptsd.

yes YES LOBBO

Fuck lobbo's mom! Let's go! LETS GOOO

"Who are these kids?!" I wonder this all the time

The Dragon giving them powers is so interestin-- because ninjago realm wise it isn't possible but now the whole world turned upside down and nothing is the same

And I love it

IS THST AN ONI

Oh fuck that's the rip off Azure Lion /j

He looks like an Oni with the markings

Oh hey he has heterochromia

"I've known you for a while now" SCARED ME SO BAD I WANT THEM TO BE FRIENDS AND ONLY FRIENDS PLEASE

Please let me have this

LlOYD HEY WHATS UP BUDDY

Episode two:

He looks great for a man in green

I Haye the color green with a passion

NINJA FANDOM I love sora

this is unrelated but apparently we're winning (/ij)

It's not completely spinjitsu, there are different things about it

YEAH IT WAS A WEIRD VERSION but it was kinda similar

Lloyd knows nothing anymkre

THAT MAN WAS A TIGER? Oh God im--

Sora isn't from ninjago I don't think so her logic is different

"Not all of us.."

GOD ITS MASTER WU

Family is key

Haha

KH MT GOD DOES HE EVER TELL ANYONE ANYTHING

Yes.. chaos.

All 16 realms ahaha

Okay So Lloyd is alive; so is Kai,

Ah, cracks in reality.

Nothing makes sense and I

Wu is gone LETS GOO

I don't know if fhat means he's dead or missing but it's the same thing really

It's kinda strange. I miss how things were but the chaos is so inviting....

Riyu my beloved

DONT JUSF STAND THERE

Rapton my hated.

HOLY SHIT as if he wasn't a god before

It's only temporary though. At least it should be.

"There is a connection between us" please don't say it like that

The Dragon leader is wise indeed. I like her.

OOH woman

Oh I love her laugh

Episode 3:

I'm thinking of how Ras is merely a pawn in this woman's game.

ANYWAYS wu's picture is odd. Not like suspicious but it feels so strange.

Lloyd my beloved

haha he takes after wu

Lloyd having no facial hair is amazing "that's why I grew this beard" "What beard"

I'm getting flash backs hehe .

It's interesting because before Sora seemed more competent, but now Arin seems more competent.

THEY MASAACERED MY BOY RIYU

That's so nice to see the species who used to hate each other so much getting along and living together.

Mikloshe my beloved

LOBBO MY LOVE

He's such a little gjg

He's so autism

LABBO NO LABBO NO

You ET MY BOY GO

I did not expect Mikloshe to be feminine but I am making no complientes because the last girl snake was fuckkng pink

LLOYD BEJNG SELF AWARE

Labbo!

Oh who does my heart belong to; Labbo or Kreel?

Such a hard decision

Oh my God fuck off I just realized a good portion of my kins are autistic coded but they're robots

This is like finding the 16 realms became one ugh

Anyways

I like kreel, I think she's very interesting

LABBO

He's so /pos

Oh see I told you Kreel likes them (the henchmen)

Actually this is justifiable- well almost

Lloyd is like a concerned father right Now

OG THE MEMORIAL

Does Lloyd not have a picture? Interesting. But Kai is alive so thet means there's a chance everyone else is.

It's changed a lot yeah but it's been like a year; "my new best friend" and "we stuck together after she escaped" J IMAGINE THERE ISNT LIKE TEN YEARS BEYWEEN THAT

Arin's voice is still the same I think so he didn't change

Lloyd being told he looks like his uncle

(Call back to is Garmadon really Lloyd's father... /hj)

Dorama! Get it cause... drama.

Also, these all look like Kreel's minions which she says are her "friends-ish who work for her". None of them look like they'd be special.

Whack Rats seem to be at least as sentient as a human just non verbal...

Okay Dorama is growing on me he keeps getting trickier and trickier..

Kreel giving Labbo advice also he's closed of he's si autistic he IS SO ME

Lloyd owning up to his mistakes

NO YKU DID NOT JUST SAY "Dorama x Ras" I CANT BELIVE YKJ WOULD SAY THAT

THATS SO FUCKING FUNNY IM

Lloyd makes a good point about Sora and he'd powers.

THIS ISNT VERH /POS OF YOU KAI

It's not his fault I just want to know where he is.

"Should we be taking notes?"

"Let us never speak of this." DUDE HE'S SO MUCH BETTER THAN WU

I learned so much from my History Teacher because he was so chill (but not too chill) and fun. He was also gay but you get the point

Dorama hehe

Evil science woman! That's interesting. She doesn't seem really scared of Ras. Perhaps because she's not disposable.

She flinched when he growls but her tone isn't afraid and she seems to sass him

OH MY GOD WE'BE SEEN THOSE BEFORE

The craglings

I love Lloyd he's so much better than Wu

OOH water

nYA

oh God

LLOYD HEHE

HIS LITTLE POSE

Ninja nya our beloved hero (the title she deserves)

The cragling leader is so understanding AND THEN BECOMES RACIST

KAI'S GONE??

He's just missing right?

KAI KAI HEY

KAI'S GIRLY SCREAM AND NK ONE PAYS ATTENTJON TO JT

"ITS ALMOST AS IF I CSN HEAR KAI'S CRIES FOR HELP IN MY HEAD"

(I can still hear his voice; gay gay homosexual gay)

I like to think of Sora and Arin as Lloyd's kids/younger siblings

They're like a big happy family and I'm the dad and Logans the mom/ ref

"A dragon saved us?!"

LLOYD IS EVEN BETTER TNAN WU YEAHH

Also haha sora is so me sometimes

Episode 5?:

"THE KAI" I'm looking at MK right now /hj

CLOUD KINGDOMMMM

Oh my God what the hell is thst

It looks like the uh... season five thing

Also I like how the dragons look like the ninjas

AIR MAGIC AIR MAGIC

Getting flash backs to Morro

oHOLY SHIT

It makes sense because he's dead and the powers pass on. I like that.

Oh yes. I like that indeed.

Cloud Monk Woman my beloved.

EUPHRASIA I love you

YES GIRLLY

Slay quern

"I think... she is saving us."

"None of us were writing anything"

Destiny stopped existing the minute the merge happened.

"I knew the last one. I like you more." PLEASE MORRO HE WASNT BAD

Euphrasia... very nice.

The empress?... my my...

We keep losing people

Episode six:

Oh my God did Raptop or whatever his name is just die? He was crushed

How is be alive.

IMPERIUM

Sora is so good so /pos so smart.

Ana...?

Don't you dead name my girl

EMPEESS BEATRIX

OH MY GOD JTS A CULT

oh Dr. LaRow the woman who doesn't seem to fear the ras man.

Lloyd the ever caring father

Imperium... imperialism

Ohh. Sora.

Oh that's where she takes her name from.

Why does she have pink hair if those are her parents

Sorry sorry I just have nothing to say on this on.

The new prisoner is dangerous! And he isn't kai!

Oh okay so jt does seem its been a long time. Ten years? Five?

Episode 7:

This is a cult

PERCIVAL TARTIGRADE

Haha why does he look sound and act like my type /hj

Lucky for me I'll also what he is age wise

He's such a little guy

WyldFyre... hmm... she's not smart is she.

Here's the thing is that she isn't from their world so it's okay thst she has fire powers because this isn't her world.

Dorama how intelligent.

Everyone is so intelligent when they're not from the ninjago /lh

How old is everyone I can't tell

ITPF SOUNDS LIKE A PERSONALITY THLE

Percival is so autistic with his also autistic friends

I'm not mad at them, they've been indoctrinated.

WyldFyre

oh my God she's a dragon

Heatwave raised her haha

Rapton reminds me of someone...

YES SHE DOES REALLY HAVE KT

Hehe WyldFyre is just a little guy

Episode 8;

Lava dragons hehe.

OOH how she's raised. Can only the leader speak?

Interesting.

I wonder how she got her powers then

Yeah she's like like a young adult. Ughhh time works differently in realms but nwo they're all kne holy shit this tkmeline is so confusing

"An outlander?!"

Dude, he acts like he just did drugs in front of the police

Right right, she's impulsive but not stupid. I apologize for my previous statement. She seems survived this long, she'll be fine. She may not be book smart but she's not a fool.

"Oh good. A ghost."

IS THST MASTER WU?

I love kai

Well once the world's merged laws broke.

Percival, haha. I love him. It's more of a he's so me guys.

Thespian haha

they're so funny they're like funny (claws of imperium)

"Percival is like Red Son but powerless and in a cult" I- you're-

That's not even the point my dear.

Is it raining outside?

Oh. It is.

Episode 9:

Wu and Lloyd training??? Nice I like to see it.

I think this is a crime though...

MELVIN

Percival winning andbshdjdjd

He's so me j want hjm to be happy

If he dies I'm crying

"And yet a child brought this beast to me on his toy hoverboard" YEAH THATS RIGHT HES GREAT

I fucking knew it was wu this man never shuts up/ hj /lh

Dude how do they not see them

Bombs are bad for hearing.

DRAGON PSYCHOLOGIST

Zane ZANE MY BOY

Okay so the merge was years ago.

But how many because it's not clear

HAHA

Episode ten:

Don't you dead name my girl.

Now we're missing Jay and Cole... okay.

Got it

I don't know her name but I know it was said earlier.

Lloyd falling down the stairs is amazing.

Sora and Arin are smart.

What the hell is that ball. It's funny I don't swear this much I'll

Oh oh jts telepath

Lloyd becomes God from the power /hj

DUDE IS ON AN ACID TRIP.

HE REALLY BECAME GOD

Lloyd's has became God so many times before but it never stayed.

I want Percival back

[wdpqwdopbluerose]

031823

Good news!

Di na ako umiyak para sa kanya. I mean, umiyak ako pero di na masyado. Lalo na nung nalaman ko na may gf siya. Minsan naawa rin ako sa sarili ko kasi alam mo yung di mo talaga maiwasang umasa. Kahit sinasabi mo sa sarili mo na wala lang talaga. Deep inside meron talaga. And ayun na nga. Before niya nabanggit na may girlfriend siya, wala lang tulyo tuloy na kwentuhan. Nilibre pa ako ng tim hortons. Tas after nung week na yun eh mga 2 weeks din kami di nagkita. Di ko alam na mag absent siya eh todo porma pa ako haahha nag beanie pa ako tangina para cute ako. Di naman pala pumasok. After nun ayun hahahah nag midterms and nagpaturo siya, siyempre kahit naasar ako na may nagtatanong sakin habang nag rereview ako, masaya ako kasi siya AHAHAAHAH. Pero ayun magkatabi kami sa exam tapos tinulungan ako habang exam WAHAHAHA kilig naman ako taena. Naawa lang ako kasi 57 siya. Sana umattend siya sa bonus marks na class kaso yun yung araw na absent siya. Oks lang naman. Pero mga panahon na yun, alam ko na na may gf siya nun so di na rin ako umaasa. Sadyang happy crush lang.

Sabi sa tiktoks na napapanood ko, mamemeet ko na daw soulmate ko. Deep inside umaasa ako sa si M to. Kahit meron siya. Sa sobrang tagal ko nang di naiinlove, gulat talaga ako nantinamaan ako. Tapos triny ko pa iananalyze kung limerence lang ba to or inlove talaga ako. It looks like inlove talaga ako. And now, heartbroken nanaman. Pero dahil strong independent man ako, di ko na masyado dinidibdib. Ang theme song ng aking buhay ngayon ay Asan Ka Na Ba by Zack Tabudlo and Cupid by Fifty-fifty. Parehas dinedescribe katangahan ko. Umaasa kay cupid and nagmamanifest ng magmamahal sakin. Pero kahit ganun pa man, iniisip ko na mas maging hopeful. Sana talaga ibigay na ni God to sakin and ng universe yung forever ko. Minsan talaga… ay di pala minsan. Lagi pumapasok sa isip ko kung bakit di ako gustuhin. Nawawala na rin confidence ko. Finefake ko nalang hahaha. Ang wrong timing pa kasi recently finollow niya ako sa insta. Nakita ko gf niya. Ang ganda haha. Gets ko kung bakit sila naging sila. Alam ko naman lagi na wala ako laban kasi straight yung crush ko so wala talaga 😅.

Anyways, sobrang gulo ng train of thoughts ko. Wala naman kasi ako mapagsharan neto kaya tinatype ko nalang dito 🤣. Feel ko naggogrow na rin ako as a person, kasi di na ako masyadong nasasaktan or naiiyak. Actually di ko alam, either mas maayos na ako magprocess ng emotion or mas naging manhid nalang ako. Either way nagwowork naman and di na ako umiiyak.

Pero eto, letter para kay M. Ibubuhos ko na lahat dito para after neto, okay na ako (i think). Pipilitin ko. Lagi naman heheheheheeheeheh

Yo M,

Thanks for being a good friend to me. I remember you saying that you never really talk to any of your classmates because you think that the friends that you make in school are just temporary. I hope you find me a friend you can talk to and keep even after this term. You said you weren’t taking classes this summer (which is a bummer because I really wanted to see you again), but I get it - you are young, you have a gf, you have money to spend on trips, and you are independent. After this term, I probably won’t be seeing you again. I just wanted to say thank you for making me feel the spark of love again. This sounds so cheesy - I know. But it’s been so long since I’ve felt this feeling, and it really made me happy knowing that I can love again. I learn to care for myself more because I want you to notice me. And now, I take care of myself because I feel confident when I do it.

Anyways, what I’m really trying to say is I like you. A lot. So very much that I can literally feel it in my chest and cloud my thoughts. I want you so much that I can on replaying my memories of my sneak glances at you when you are on your phone or looking at your screen. I love the way your eyes express your feelings. I love your smile, your curly hair, and your laugh. And frankly, everything. Thank you for trusting me enough to share some of your life stories with me. I hope you continue to excel at your job, be safe, and be happy. And also, congrats on being sober. I also hope you reconnect with your God again.

Again, I probably won’t see you again, and you’ll probably forget about me a few days after this term, but I won't. I’ll always remember you. I remember everything.

Anyways, let’s fucking finish this subject, okay??! WOOHOO 🔥🔥

A

[lovries]

COULD YOU STAY WITH ME?

featuring. the demon brothers (lucifer, mammon, leviathan, satan, asmodeus, beelzebub, belphegor).

summary. you find it hard to sleep at night after a traumatic incident at RAD, you don't really want to be alone tonight, and quite frankly they don't want you to be either.

warning. gn! reader, sharing a bed/sleeping together (nonsexual), hurt/comfort, injury (mammons), using these prompts.

꒰ ♡ ꒱ ─── LUCIFER

After nearly being eaten by a group of demons, you had trouble sleeping— I mean, who wouldn't? If it hadn't been for Lucifer, you would currently be being digested in some demon's stomach! He thought you would be okay, but when he saw how exhaustion seemed to drip from your very being, he realized that your psyche may be a bit more fragile than a demons.

You were getting ready for bed, likely another night of staring at your ceiling to prevent nightmares from invading your sleep. Just as you're about to get under the covers, you hear a knock on your door.

Despite knowing it wasn't the demon that threatened you, your gut wrenched at the idea of him seeking you out. Hesitantly, you opened the door to see... Lucifer. You let out a shaky, relieved breath. "Hah, it's just you... Can I help you?"

Lucifer just stared down at you, his brows furrowed together, a frown residing on his face. He stayed silent for a few seconds, although it felt like several minutes before he finally spoke.

"You don't have to pretend to be fine, if you need me to stay I will."

Your eyes widened a fraction, a bit shocked to hear his words. You sheepishly glanced off to the side. "You don't need to do that-"

"But I will." He was quick to cut off any thoughts of rejecting his offer. "I will, if it's you, I don't mind in the slightest." It was hard for your heart not to skip a beat or two at his genuine and kind words. Inhaling slowly, thinking it over, you open the door for him.

"Well... If its you," You steal his line, and he chuckles, "I suppose I can't refuse." With that, he enters your room, and you had the best sleep you had in quite a while.

꒰ ♡ ꒱ ─── MAMMON

Mammon tsked as he finally finished bandaging up your wounds. Today in one of your shared classes, the professor brought in a dangerous Devildom creature and accidentally lost control of it, which lead to it attacking you.

"Ya should've dodged it." He grumbled, shaking his head. "Havin' me bandaging ya up- I'm The Great Mammon, y'know? I don't got time for this stuff..." Despite his harsh words, you knew he was just concerned for your safety. His hands were shaking the entire time he was bandaging up the claw marks on your arm.

Standing up from his kneeled position, Mammon dusted himself off. "There, all done. I'll be goin' now, see ya tomorrow, human-" However, you caught the sleeve of his jacket and looked up at him with pleading eyes. "W- What are ya doin'?"

"Could you, well..." You felt a little embarrassed to ask, especially since you were usually kicking him out of your room, but you just knew you'd have a hard time sleeping so... "Could you stay? I'm still a little shaken from earlier so-"

He's already slipping off his jacket, throwing it over to where his shoes were kicked off earlier. He shooed you over to the other side of the bed as he got himself under the covers. He was thankful for the darkness of your room, as it hid the blush that was burning his skin.

"I'll be here the whole night, 'kay? Nothin'll get ya while 'm here." You smile softly at him— that smile that never fails to fill his stomach with butterflies. He just rolls his eyes. "I just don't want ya to be complainin' tomorrow about how tired you are, s-so don't get the wrong idea."

"Thank you, Mammon." You press a soft kiss to his cheek, before scooting away to give him more room.

It's safe to say that Mammon was the one who didn't get any sleep that night, not with the way your sleepy voice and that gentle kiss invaded all his thoughts.

꒰ ♡ ꒱ ─── LEVIATHAN

Leviathan only knew one full-proof way to get something bad off your mind; playing videogames! So of course, after you went through something so traumatic at RAD, he invited you over to play a bunch of videogames. It would at least take your mind off of it for a little while. He frowned when you yawned, preparing for you to leave him like you did every night.

Except this time, you don't move from your spot. You can feel his stare, he's basically burning holes into the side of your face. You glance over at him and he quickly looks away, his ears turning red. "Uh, i- if you want to go, you can, don't worry, I know it's not c-cause you hate me or anything. You're tired, right?"

You chuckle weakly, almost in a defeated manner. "Well, actually..." You trail off, eyes trained on the controlled in your hand. His stomach churned at your pause, were you going to say it was because you hated him? that you actually did find him a yucky otaku creep? He shouldn't have assumed just because you claimed you liked him in the past! He flinched as you spoke again, "Can I stay with you tonight? I don't wanna be alone right now."

Levi's breath hitched— this was like something out of a dating sim! If only he knew the right option; well, he'd certainly choose something along the lines of...

"Y- Yeah! Sure, I don't mind." The way your shoulders relax, and relief washes over you, fills him with a small sense of pride. Did he make you feel safe? His heart was racing! His palms were almost so sweaty he dropped the controller, but he managed to hold on. "Uhm, you can take the bed, i- if you want? I can sleep here, or on the ground, or-"

"Or, you could maybe lay with me?" It was comical, the way his face ignited in a bright red blush.

"Ah, yeah! O- Or I could do that!" Please have mercy on his soul.

꒰ ♡ ꒱ ─── SATAN

After what you went through, Satan couldn't fathom the stress and anxiety you felt, so he thought he'd do something nice for you! Perhaps to make you feel more comfortable, take your mind off things, remind you that not all demons are the same.

Classical music hummed softly throughout his room, he reserved his favorite chair just for you, prepared with hot chocolate and a warm blanket, along with several books he knew you'd enjoy.

And that's how you spent your day, reading with Satan, occasionally talking about the novel that you were reading, enjoying the never-ending hot chocolate (he cast a spell so that it'd refill continuously).

It wasn't until it reached late into the night, knowing you should try to go to your room and sleep, that Satan could see how restless you were. He quietly watched as you hesitated on moving— if you asked to stay with him, would he let you?

Satan decided to calm your nerves by asking first, "Do you wanna stay with me tonight?"

You whipped your head over to look at him, shocked that he could read your thoughts— although, after a second, you weren't too surprised. Satan always seemed to know exactly what you were thinking and what you needed. "How do you always know?" He chuckles, scooting over in his bed to allow you some room.

Getting comfortable, you're curled up into his side, and he wants to tease you for being like a cat, but decides against it. "Y/n, please know that you're always allowed to stay here, with me, whatever the reason may be."

He waited until you were fast asleep before closing his eyes himself, a gentle smile on his lips.

꒰ ♡ ꒱ ─── ASMODEUS

Asmodeus was humming a tune to a new song he was obsessed with, doing the finishing touches to his skincare routine, when he heard a knock on his door. He knew instantly that the only one who could possibly be knocking at his door was you.

Throwing it open, he smiled brightly. "Y/n! To what do I owe the pleasure?" He leaned against the doorframe, waiting patiently as you fiddled with your pajama shirt. He had a suspicion as to why you were here; after all, he knew just about everything that happened at RAD, and your little run in with a not-so-friendly creature was one of those things.

"Will you sleep with me?" Asmodeus' eyes light up at the double meaning, chuckling at your flustered face, "I- I know how that sounds, I just mean— I feel safe when you're with me."

My, my, you sure know how to capture this demons heart. Asmo nearly swoons at your words; he makes you feel safe? him? he was certain anyone else would've chosen one of his brothers to keep them safe, but you choose him? You're truly just the best!

"Of course I'll sleep with you!" He winked, he couldn't help but tease you a little bit. Your flustered face was one of his favorite things, you know? When he can tell you've grown frustrated with him though, he puts his hands up defensively. "In a completely innocent, nonsexual way. Don't worry, darling, I know what you meant."

Asmodeus looks over his shoulder, before glancing down at you. "However, let's sleep in my room, my bed is much comfier." You couldn't disagree, his bed was practically a cloud. "Come on, lets get you a face mask before we lay down!"

He most definitely took pictures of you curled up in his arms, fast asleep. And whilst he'd usually post them on Devilgram, he added these to his private photos. Your adorable sleeping face, and the fact you felt most safe with him, were for him to see and know only.

꒰ ♡ ꒱ ─── BEELZEBUB

Beelzebub was coming back to his room from getting his usual late night snack, when he stopped by your door. He thought, maybe if you were awake, you'd be hungry? He wouldn't mind giving you a little snack if you were. He knocked on the door gently, only for you to open the door with tears in your eyes.

"B- Beel?" You try your best to hold back your sobs, not wanting to make Beel worry about you, but it was too late. He pushed past you and entered your room. "Beel? What are you doin-"

He's upset with himself. He should've been with you that day, should've protected you from all those bullies. He looks at you, his heart clenching tightly in his chest. "Tell me what I can do to make it better?" He says solemnly, "I hate seeing you cry." You wipe at the tears, sniffling a bit.

"Can you just... stay here? A- And hold me?" Beel would hunt down every last bully and tear them limb-from-limb if you asked. He scarfed down the rest of his snacks (accidentally forgetting to offer you one) before climbing into your bed and holding his arms open for you.

"Come. You need to sleep." You nod, sniffling a little more, wiping away the stray tears. You got under the covers, and Beel pulled you tightly against his chest, his hold on you firm and comforting. What you thought would be another restless night thinking of the threats and the possibility of them following through on said threats slowly faded with your consciousness.

There truly was something about Beelzebub and his big, strong arms, his warm and loving aura, that made all worries slip away. You finally managed to fall asleep after a few sleepless night.

꒰ ♡ ꒱ ─── BELPHEGOR

Trudging your way to the familiar area, you find Belphie asleep in a pile of blankets and pillows. Your feet had carried you there without you even realizing, only truly knowing when you nearly tripped over a stray pillow. You sigh, you suppose this made sense. Whenever you were having nightmares, you always somehow found your way to Belphegor.

"Mmm..." He stirred from his sleep, sensing your presences. "What do ya want?" He yawns, forcing himself to turn over so he's facing you properly. You sit down, playing with a blanket.

"Can I sleep with you tonight?" You ask, trying to appear nonchalant, but Belphie could tell something was off. If he recalls correctly, Beel said something earlier about an incident that happened yesterday at RAD. Well, if Belphie did remember, he didn't show any signs of it. He closed his eyes, and let out another yawn.

"Yeah, sure, don't care." With that, you maneuver your way under the many blankets, your body soon finding Belphie's and cuddling into him. As much as he wanted to get back to his peaceful slumber, worry was eating at his mind. He groaned, looking down at you. Damn you, making him care about you.

"Ugh... So... Like... Why?" You look up at him, raising a brow at his vague question. He rolled his eyes, "Why'd you like, come to me?" He hates that he can feel his face growing warm. Your own face was heating up, but he didn't notice.

"I don't have nightmares when you're here." Well that's probably because he chases away all your nightmares, but he'd rather die than tell you that. He nods, before going back to his usual lethargic self, lazily wrapping an arm around you and pulling you close.

"Hmm 'kay, well, go to sleep now. and don't even think of waking me up again, got it?" This time you nod. The two of you having an incredibly peaceful slumber.

﹙ thank you for reading! have a wonderful day! ﹚

[elliewlums]

𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 (𝐜𝐫𝐲)𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 [𝐬.𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧]

content warnings: crybaby!reader (she’s dear to my heart, okay?), fem!reader, pet names (honey, baby, sweet girl), reader’s a lil jealous but ultimately there’s nothing to worry about, steve is the sweetest and comforts and reassures to no end, this is pretty short but i had a lot of fun writing. pls remember as always likes and reblogs are appreciated! if u leave a comment i’ll love u forever mwah.

it’s foggy. you’re sitting in steve’s car, robin in the backseat after you rock paper scissored her for the front. you’re waiting for steve to emerge, sat in the warmth happily as he hurtles out of the coffee shop, warm beverages in hand, precariously balanced in a cardboard cup holder.

you don’t know how he ends up talking to her. not really. you look away and when you look back she’s there; she’s there with her perfect smile and her perfect hair and her perfect body. she’s all over him, preening and giggling with her manicured hand on his arm. robin sighs from behind you.

"she's such a priss," she says. you cast your eyes down, away from them. a pit forms in your stomach and suddenly you feel sour, the familiar sting of tears burning at your eyes. they well and collect behind your waterline quickly, blurring your vision. the question as old as time prods at your mind.

why would he ever choose me?

in fact, your vision is so obscured that you miss the knit of steve’s brow, the sharpness to his movements as he tells her ‘i have a girlfriend’ and leaves her standing in the frosty fall morning.

he slips into the driver’s seat and you take your drink from his hand with a softly murmured ‘thanks’ before you go back to pouting. you don’t register the tears marking your cheeks until steve is reaching out and cradling your face in his big hands, an expression that is the epitome of concern on his handsome face. he’s so lovesick for you.

“honey, baby. sweet girl. what is it?” the smattering of affectionate names soothes the raging inferno of insecurity running wild in your mind somewhat, and you sniffle, wiping your nose with a sleeve. steve is unfazed, propping himself up on a knee to lean closer and crowd you.

“i don’t like her,” you grumble, pressing fingers to your eyes in an effort to stop the tears. “she’s gonna take you away from me.” steve exhales. a beat of deafening silence passes. he knows you don’t mean it maliciously - like he’d leave you at the first opportunity - but rather you get caught up in your head, caught up with the infinite, and in your mind better, options for him. options that aren’t you. options that are prettier and smarter and don’t cry so much.

“no one could ever take me away from my favourite girl. ‘kay? you’re the only one i want, honey.” he kisses the crown of your head. “and i didn’t like her either.”

“you promise?”

“promise.” he holds out his pinky finger, urging you to loop your own through. “pinky promise. it’s an oath, you know.” that pulls a small giggle from you.

“sorry, stevie. being a crybaby.” you nuzzle against his broad shoulder, hiding his view of your face as you breathe him in; the smell of his hair product and a whisper of cologne and just him. he always knows how to make you feel better.

“you’re not a crybaby, honey.”

“i am,” you mumble; he can hear the smile in your voice now.

“well, you’re my favourite crybaby, precious girl.”

you hook your fingers through the bottom of his polo shirt, untucking it and pressing your cold hands to his bare midriff. he shivers but lets you continue good-naturedly.

“c’mon, let’s get home. robin picked the movie for today and nance and eddie are gonna meet us there.”

robin reaches over to ruffle your hair.

“you know i pick the best movies, bug.”

“yeah, you do,” you agree. steve clutches his chest in mock offence.

“what’s wrong with my movie choices?”

“they’re scary, stevie!” you say like it’s obvious; robin nods voraciously.

“you two are ganging up on me.” he grumbles, kissing your cheek before settling back in his seat.

“you love us!” robin says.

“you’re lucky i do, robin.”

[jaylaxies]

MARKING YOU MINE

PAIRING : dom!sunghoon x fem!reader

GENRE : smut, dom!sunghoon, oral (fem receiving), unprotected sex, cockwarming, angst, fluffy ending

WC : 1.9k words

SYNOPSIS : you've hated sunghoon ever since he came into your life, yet he was always around, making your life a mess. being your brother's best friend gave him a lot of access to you, but seeing you cozying up to jake at a party wasn't something that he could handle; so he decided to take the matter into his own hands.

WARNING : 18+ content

an angered scoff left your mouth thinking of what had happened just a few minutes back. this time you were adamant to not let it slide though. you barged into your home, straight up to your brother's room. you loved your brother, you really did; but sometimes you wondered why he had such peculiar friends. one of them being sunghoon. he's been friends with your brother, jay, for years now. you hated him to say the least. from eating your favourite snacks to putting hair dye in your shampoo, he's done it all; warning your crush to stay away from you was your last straw and that's exactly what had happened a few minutes back.

you had been talking to kai for a few weeks now and you loved his company, till sunghoon decided to ruin it for you. poor boy saw you approaching and tried to run away but you caught on and asked kai what's wrong, then he told you that hoon had warned him and he wouldn't want to get on the bad side of him. disappointed but not surprised.

getting into your brother's room, you noticed that heeseung and jake were there too but as soon as you found your target, you grabbed his collar and pushed him against the wall, not knowing where this sudden boost of strength came from. hoon's eyes widened for a fraction of second before smirking, "if you wanted me then you should've just asked me babe." he let out which caused your brother to gag, "shut up." you almost screamed, "what made you think that interfering with my crush was okay?" you questioned. as he caught on to the situation, he laughed, "he actually got scared? this is gold." his laugh further boomed. everyone else just kept quiet to see your next move. "i hate you sunghoon." you had said it a lot of times but this particular one was filled with emotions. it made hoon believe that you were serious and it scared him. with that, you left his collar and the room. "you really messed up this time hoon." heeseung pointed out and he just sighed.

meanwhile you took a shower and tried to calm yourself down, good for you, your best friend yuna called you. "you're coming today right?" she asked and you contemplated on whether you should attend the party or not, besides you didn't want to face sunghoon anywhere. your silence was enough for yuna to form an idea, "you can ignore him you know? try to get touchy with jake, you know how much he loves to flirt with you. sunghoon can't control jake, can he now?" she chuckled making you rethink your decision. "i'll be there." you confirmed with a smirk on your face.

without wasting much time, you opened your closet to find something attractive to wear and got your makeup done while listening to chase atlantic, soon enough, you were all ready and dolled up to go. as you got out of your room, you saw your brother and his gang were leaving as well, dressed in their signature black outfits. jay saw your figure and got confused, "you're coming?" he asked you, "yes and you are taking me there." you announced confusing him further, you usually used to ride with your friends.

meanwhile, sunghoon was silent the whole time, partially because you looked drop dead gorgeous and mostly because of your fight earlier, yet you didn't spare him a glance. "i'll be riding with jake." you said, going out into the driveway. jake shrugged but happily obliged following you out. the rest three boys resorted to jay's car, hoon being silent the whole ride. jake kept flirting with you the whole time, he knew what was up though, "are you trying to make hoon jealous?" he finally asked, "by stealing his best friend away? definitely." you confirmed and he laughed, of course he'd help you.

you met up with yuna at the party and informed her that you'll be with jake the whole time. she winked and shooed you away laughing. jake asked you to dance and of course you agreed, seeing the sullen expression on hoon's face made it all worth it anyways. from sharing your drinks to dancing, jake accompanied you everywhere and it made sunghoon's blood boil. he wanted to be with you instead. the song changed to a slow sensual tune and naturally, jake pulled you close to him while swaying together, he whispered in your ear, "hoon is watching." making you look at hoon. indeed he had his eyes locked to you while his hand was clutching onto his drink with all his might. you smirked and moved in to hover your lips over jake's neck, making it seem like you were kissing it.

that's when sunghoon snapped. he practically sprinted to where you were dancing and practically dragged you away from jake, straight upstairs, "where are you taking me?" you demanded an answer but he said nothing and kept on finding an empty room, when he finally found one; he took you in, closing the door and pushing you against it, his hand choking your neck in a way that was more pleasurable than painful. "having too much fun with jake i see." he hissed in your ear. he was close, too close. you could smell faint alcohol mixed with his expensive cologne, the scent intoxicating you further.

"so what if i was?" you challenged, turning your head towards his face, your lips inches away from his. the grip on your neck tightened, "don't test me babe." he warned, "why do you even care anyways?" you fake laughed, annoying him further. instead of answering your question, he announced, "your safe word will be red, say it once and i'll stop." and before you got a chance to ask him what he means, you were already on the bed with hoon hovering over your figure. you had dreamt about it several times despite hating him but you won't ever tell him this.

he looked into your eyes, "say yes." it was his way of asking your permission. you nodded shakily, "i need words doll." he tilted your chin up. "yes– ruin me hoon." it was all it took for him to smash his lips into yours. the kiss was intense, it was something you both wanted for a long time. his lips were chapped yet soft, you parted your lips slightly, just enough to allow his tongue to enter sending you both into bliss. he groaned into the kiss. your bodies heavily pressed against each other, your flimsy dress material didn't leave much to imagination. your hands holding on to his broad shoulders while his roamed all over your body.

"fuck." he cussed, parting from the kiss and hurriedly took off his shirt before kissing you again. "hoon." you whimpered, wanting more. "yes doll?" he asked, making way to mark your neck, his fangs poking into your flesh in a pleasurable way. nothing made sense anymore and you guys hadn't even started. "touch me please." you whined. he kissed the marks he made and lifted you up to undress you completely while you fumbled with his belt, trying to get him out of his pants. as soon as all of your clothing articles were on floor, sunghoon sunk down to lap at your juices, "so wet." he hummed, making you shiver under his touch.

he kept on sucking and licking you while you kept begging for more. sensing that you were close, he added two digits in your pussy, making your back arch with pleasure. your moans getting louder and he kept finger fucking you at fast pace. "hoon i'm gonna–" he sped up as soon as you spoke, making you reach your high faster. he sucked off all your juices and kissed you yet again, you both moaning into the kiss. his tip was leaking with precum and was teasing your entrance as he continued to make out with you. "stop teasing me." you cried out. "let me get a condom–" he started, "go in raw." you spoke even before he could finish his sentence.

and before you knew it, you were screaming with pleasure as he kept pounding into you. the room was filled with noises, faintly of the music playing downstairs and mostly of your skin slapping whilst you screamed out of pleasure. "can jake make you scream this way?" he demanded as you let out a broken 'no'. "can kai make you feel this good, huh?" he further questioned, making you scream out another no. satisfied with your answers, he played with your sensitive nipples as his thrusts got sloppier. you knew that he was close, his pace fastening further making your hands grip the bed sheets. "cum in me." your words came out broken but sunghoon understood them, the idea of filling you up with his cum made him twitch. soon enough, with one last powerful thrust, he filled you up as you came with him. he stayed inside you for a few minutes, both of you breathing hard. without any words, he got a wet towel from the bathroom to clean you up, you stared at him, observing his moves. after cleaning up, he laid down beside you, staring at the ceiling.

"i'm sorry." he finally said, making you look at him, "for what?" he'd done a lot of things yet never once apologized, this was new. "i'm sorry that i don't want to share you, i don't care even if it's jake whom you're with." he admitted. "i have nothing going on with jake." you laughed as you told him, making him look at you in confusion, "believe me it's nothing" you told him and he sighed, feeling content all of sudden. "well, i don't really know how to say this." he shyed away as if he wasn't making you scream just minutes before. "what's it hoon?" you softly asked him making his heart flutter. he loved it when you called him hoon. "i like you." it sounded so right coming out of his mouth, you've never seen him be this sincere before and safe to say, you liked him back. "i think i like you as well." you quietly admitted, staring into his eyes, "yeah?" he asked, confirming if you were sure. "yeah." you affirmed making him break out into a big smile and kissing you, both of you laughing into the kiss. "oh jay is going to kill me." the thought was scary yet hoon spoke it with glimmer in his eyes. he sighed, "i've always liked you, the pranks were just to get you to notice me, i guess it wasn't a good idea though." you laughed at his confession saying that putting hair dye isn't the best way to get the other person to like you.

he made you wear his black shirt and buttoned up two of the buttons, he could've sworn you looked like an angel, hair all messy in his black shirt and his marks all over your neck and clavicle (he can't wait for others to see your hickeys). he'd keep that in his memory forever. "who's room is this though? the bedsheets are ruined now" you asked. "well, let's hope yeonjun has other sheets to change into." he laughed and pulled you closer to cuddle your smaller frame. "can i stay inside you?" he asked in a whisper, it made you giddy "yes, you can." you allowed him and soon you felt yourself getting filled up by him again, "goodnight angel." was the last thing you heard before drifting off to sleep. a smile resting on both of yours faces.

© jaylaxies

[kxokiemonster]

James felt nauseous reading the letter. Of course, he knew it had to happen some day but he wasn't ready for it to be so soon.

He wrote the response with shaky hands and saw the owl take off with a sigh. Easter was coming in a week and a half so they would have the conversation then. He could only imagine Regulus being as nervous as him. Knowing his lover, he had already beaten his nails off or made a hole on his room from pacing.

Exactly eleven days later, James was standing on the train station waiting for his family. Harry was the first to come off the train, running to his father and hugging him.

"Oh, Dad, we have to go to the Weasleys one evening. Ron's mom makes the best chocolate cake ever!" the boy rambled thrilled.

James was laughing, enchanted. His son was pulled apart from him, but Harry never stopped laughing.

"The best, hm?" Regulus spoke softly, a brow raised playful.

"The best after you, Papa," the boy assured with a smile.

"Let's go home and I can make the best chocolate cake, 'kay?"

Regulus left a peck on his husband's lips, a soft smile that reached his eyes. James could see the nervous fond. James caressed Regulus cheek trying to calm him down even if he was nervous himself.

They got home shortly after and Regulus complied with his baking promise. Harry was sitting on the sofa with a piece of cake, their cat by his feet.

"Haz, baby, can we talk for a moment?" asked Regulus, the smile dancing on his lips trying to be conforting.

The boy nodded suspicious and let the plate on the coffee table. James seated by Harry's side, a hand resting on his son's shoulder. Regulus sit on the armchair, practicing the words in his mind.

"Did I do something wrong?" Harry asked worried.

"No, no, baby," James was fast to say. "Papa and I want to answer some of your questions"

Harry lookef puzzled, not very sure where everything was going.

"Remember you asked me about," Regulus groaned, the words stucked on his throat, "about me having the Dark Mark?"

Harry opened his eyes amused, a bit excited but mostly surprised. "Are you going to show it to me?" he mumbled, unsure of his every words.

"I'm going to tell you how I got it," Regulus explained calmly.

Harry put a hand on Regulus' arm to stop him. When he looked at Regulus, the man felt his heart clench. "Is this why mom is dead?"

The hard breath James took was painfully loud. Regulus had heard it enough times to know his husband was trying not to cry. It was a delicate topic.

They decided to never hide who Lily was from Harry but still the memories were painful and it wasn't like they could just get over it.

This time, however, it was James who spoke. "Yeah, Harry, this is why mom died." His voice sounded rough and in the verge of tears.

"You said she died in the war"

James and Regulus shared a look, deciding how much they wanted to tell their son. James look was pleading. It was time to tell everything.

"Your mom ended the war. When the Dark Lord came for you, your mom was the only one home. The Dark Lord killed her, but her love for you was what saved you."

James was frowning. This was the part he hated the most. Even eleven years later, he still felt responsable for Lily's death because he was out with Sirius.

"Uncle Padfoot and I were out that night in a mission," James continued. "We were looking for... something"

Regulus perked up. So they were avoiding some things afrer all. Well, they couldn't unload everything at once, he guessed. Yes, they had many conversations ahead of them.

"Can you show me the Mark now?"

Regulus sighed. "Okay, but don't color over it"