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seongwars · 3 days ago
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mornings
I managed to pull TWO of the 5 star Caleb cards from the new banner in one go, so here's some smut to celebrate
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Word Count: 1075 Warnings: SMUT, yandere dad caleb, period tracking, unprotected sex, p in v, unproofread, mentions of impregnation, caleb malewifing manipulating, manhandling part of the lads!dadverse
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Caleb’s day started at 5 AM, as it always did. 
He stretched his arms over his head, rolling out the tension in his muscles before pressing a kiss to your cheek. He took a moment to admire your sleeping face before moving through the motions of the morning: starting a pot of coffee, pulling out ingredients for breakfast, and prepping lunch boxes.
By 6:30, the first stirrings of life began.
Ciel prided himself on being the oldest at six and got himself ready without any help. Archer, however, was still wrapped in his blanket, clutching his dinosaur plush and groaning in protest when Caleb nudged him awake.
As for the twins, transitioning them to toddler beds had been your idea and Caleb was starting to question it. Eden had turned the mattresses into his personal trampoline, while Stella lay sprawled on the floor, too lazy to get up. With a resigned sigh, Caleb scooped them both up and carried them to the kitchen, where their older brothers were already waiting patiently for breakfast.
By 7:30, the house was empty. The car was loaded, and everyone was buckled in for school and daycare drop off. 
Caleb's day started at 5 AM, just as it always did. He made sure everything was taken care of just the way you liked it. There was no reason for you to lift a finger.
Because when you woke up, he wanted your focus to be on him. 
You felt it the moment you opened your eyes. Every hormone in your system seemed dead set on one thing: getting absolutely wrecked by the man who had just finished the school run.
Somehow, Caleb always timed it perfectly, as if he had mapped out every fluctuation, every shift in your body like clockwork. As if he had studied you. Tracked you. Controlled you in ways you hadn’t even realized.
You padded sleepily toward the kitchen, drawn to the smell of coffee and there he was, standing menacingly by the fridge, fresh from the shower wearing those damn gray sweatpants.
It wasn’t fair. No man should look that good after wrangling four kids, doing the laundry and cleaning the house from top to bottom. His hair was still damp with droplets clinging to his skin and his muscles flexed as he reached for a glass of water. And those sweatpants? They clung just right, taunting you to pull them down and wrap your lips around his cock. 
Caleb turned at the sound of your footsteps, a slow, knowing smile creeping across his lips.
"Morning, baby," he murmured, like he’d been waiting for you.
And just like that, you forgot everything else.
Your body reacted before your brain could catch up, every nerve screaming at you to jump his bones—to shove him against the counter, to drag him back to bed, the counter, the floor, any surface to hold you up as he fucked your brains out. 
And your husband happily obliged. 
“How’re you still so tight after four kids?” he grunted, slamming his hips into you from behind.
You didn't respond, too fucked out on his cock as his balls slapped against your swollen pussy. Instead, you pushed your ass against him, the couch shaking as you gasped into the cushions. 
How many times had you cum? You didn’t know—you’d been too preoccupied with begging him to fill you up, as you were faced down and ass up.
“You’re so slutty, mommy.”
He growled and leaned forward, pressing his chest into your back, all while continuing his brutal pace, hitting that spot that had your eyes rolling into the back of your head. 
Your body jerked forward with each thrust and there was nothing you could do to stop it, to stop him. He was relentless in his need to plant his seed in  you, and it left you helpless to do anything but take it.
His large hand slid from your hip up to your tits, squeezing roughly, before rolling a nipple between his calloused fingers. The sound of your squelching pussy spurred him on, urging him to fill your empty womb to the brim. You didn’t think it was possible, but he somehow managed to fit in another inch.
“Gonna put another baby in you. You’d like that, huh?”
“Hnng I love it. Please, please baby, I want it. Cum in me,” you begged, tears pricking the corner of your eyes from the pleasure. 
Caleb's fingers reached down to your clit, circling your sensitive bundle of nerves that brought you over the edge. As pleasure wracked your body, your mouth dropped open in a silent scream. It didn't help that he continued pumping his hips into you as he rode out his orgasm.
His hand lingered on your stomach, fingers pressing lightly as if he were mapping out his territory. You sighed, sinking into his embrace, completely missing the way his eyes darkened as he flipped you on to your back. 
“Caleb!”
“That’s not my name.”
His lips found your breast, latching onto one of your nipples as his tongue flicked over the hardened peak. His other hand cupped and kneaded your other tit, pinching and fondling just enough to make you arch into him.
“Baby!”
“That’s more like it.”
He smirked against your skin, the warmth of his breath sending another wave of sensation through you. His lips moved from your chest to your neck, your jaw, your cheek, peppering kisses that made you giggle. 
But there was nothing soft about the way he held you.
You didn’t the way he had meticulously designed your life to keep you tethered to him.
The kids, your beautiful babies, were his strongest hold over you. He knew you would never abandon them, and in turn, you would never abandon him. The chores, the cooking, the late nights when they were sick? He took it all upon himself, so you never had to worry.
So you’d never have to imagine what life could be like without him.
He made himself indispensable, carving himself into every aspect of your life until the mere thought of doing anything alone felt impossible.
All you saw was the perfect husband. The devoted father. The man who did everything for you, who loved you so much it was almost overwhelming.
Caleb’s lips curled into a slow, satisfied smile as the sharp chime of his phone interrupted the moment. 
It was time to pick up the kids.
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prentisssbxtch · 3 days ago
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An experience. pt. 2
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summary: the woman you slept with the night before, ends up being your boss.
relationship: wanda x fem!reader
warnings: swearing and smut (think that’s it)
wc: 2k
pt 1
an: sorry this took so long😭 - also i’m not all that good at writing smut so i’m sorry!!
not proofread + not very good…
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ever since you found out you'd be working for wanda, or i guess Miss Maximoff, you've make sure to stay clear of her. avoiding her like the plague. which you'd done well up until now…
your day started the same as everyday since starting your internship a month ago. you got ready, grabbed a taxi, and walked into the giant building everyone knew of.
you stepped into the elevator just to the left of the secretary's desk. clicking the number four, you grabbed your phone from your pocket feeling a vibration. just as the doors were about to close you heard a faintly familiar voice, but were unable to put a face to it.
"hold the doors," the voice yelled grabbing your attention just in time for you to stick your hand out and stop the elevator doors from closing.
the first thing you see are beautiful, most definitely expensive, black heels. looking up from the floor, you're greeted with wanda.
you can see the realization cross her face for a split second, but as you blink, it's gone. she says a quiet thank you as she steps in beside you.
giving a small smile in response, you awkwardly look down.
"floor six please," you almost don't register her speaking. quickly looking over towards her to see her looking from you to the rows of numbers.
"oh, right sorry," you say feeling your cheeks heat as you turn to press the six. you faintly hear her chuckle in amusement at you before you go back to staring at the floor.
you begin to silently pray for the elevator to hurry up and get you out of here. paying she doesn't try to make conversation.
apparently your luck has already ran out.
"how do you like working here so far?" comes from beside you.
"it's been alright," you respond after a moment, slowing nodding your head as you answer. the idea that her tongue was down your throat just a month ago, making you uneasy.
you can feel eyes on you which causes you to turn your head towards the taller woman, seeing her already looking at you. "i had fun that night."
you stare at her for a second not knowing what to say or think. opening and shutting your mouth, trying to form words. "so did i," you feel your cheeks heat up as you turn to look away. "but it can never happen again."
you glance up to see the doors should be opening any minute now. suddenly wanda moves and hits the giant red button with the words 'stop' above it. abruptly stoping the elevator before the doors can open.
"and why's that?" she questions hand moving back to her side, but she was now standing closer to you.
"you're my boss now. doesn't that go against regulations or something?" you question looking up to her. she was already a couple inches taller, but now with the heels she is a good 4-5 inches taller than you.
she gives a slight smirk before speaking, “i make the rules love,” her right hand moving to push hair over your shoulder, “but i suppose you’re correct.”
once again at a loss for words you stare up at her, feeling your cheeks slightly heating up. hoping she doesn’t notice, but based off her facial expression, she does.
she moves her hand to the stop button again, quickly pressing it causing the doors to open. glancing from the now open doors, back to her, you give a small awkward smile before walking away. quickly.
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it’s been two weeks since the “moment” you had with wanda. if you could even call it that. you’re walking into the building for the sixth time this week, only getting one day off a week. you’re in black dress pants, a white tucked button up, and some black heels.
heels that are similar to the ones wanda wears, but not nearly as expensive.
ever since you were in that elevator with her, the tension between the two of you has increased. she’s been requesting your help more than any others. each and every time you two are speaking, she’s always closer than most people would stand by someone.
today is no different as you walk into work. getting to the fourth floor, you step out of the elevator, only for the receptionist behind the desk to tell you wanda asked for you.
confused as to why you’d be needed so early, you turn and get back onto the elevator. clicking the sixth floor, you pull out your phone checking notifications.
once the elevator dings, you step out walking towards wanda’s office. quickly adjusting your hair out of habit, you reach your arm out to knock on the big door. waiting for an invitation in.
you faintly hear a soft voice form the inside telling you to come in. you enter the room to see wanda behind her desk not looking up from her computer. you take a moment to look around the room, having been up here before but never taking the time to appreciate how nice it is.
there was full wall windows behind wanda desk, tinted for the outside. along the walls are bookshelves full of law books, pictures, plants, and even small trinkets. the walls have wanda’s achievements and plaques. as well as some painting. off to the left wall, there’s a nice couch with a coffee table in front of it.
turning your attention back to wanda you speak, “you called for me?” she slightly nods her head, clearly doing something that needs her attention. after a few seconds she turns you with a smile.
“i did, yes.” she says while moving to shut her computer. “take a seat.” she says pointing to the chairs in front of her desks.
moving to take a seat, you sit down not fully moving to put your back against the back of the chair. putting your hands in your lap you look once again to wanda, who has been watching you the whole time.
without saying anything; she stands from her chair coming to lean against her desk in front of you. making you have to raise your head to look her in the eyes.
“you know, i’ve been thinking. do you remember the night of the bar?” she questions looking at you intently. nodding your head, you feel your stomach flutter at the memory. “i’m going to be honest with you y/n, that was some of the best sex i’ve had. in a while, maybe even ever.”
you stare at her in shock, but know deep down it’s the same for you.
“i want you see you again. in that aspect i mean.” being the only words she continues saying.
“me too.”
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you don’t know how it happened. it all being a big blur, but here you are sitting on wanda’s desk with her between your legs. her tongue is practically down your throat while one hand is gripping your waist tightly between her fingers, while the other is massaging your thigh.
she pulls back from the kiss looking at you, feeling herself getting wet just from the look of you. cheeks flushed, kiss swollen lips, hair mused. she needs to have you now. her hands move to the buttons of your shirt, looking to you for consent to unbutton it.
after giving her a small nod, she quickly moves to unbutton your shirt. being greeted by the white lace bra cupping your breasts.
“so pretty,” she says rubbing her thumbs over your peeking through nipples. “d’you wear this for me?” she speaks with a small smirk, eyes moving up to you’re face.
with a small nod you look up to her. “knew you’d like it,” you spoke not knowing where the confidence came from. you look over her body seeing her completely clothed, moving your hands to the ends of her button up you look to her eyes for permission to remove the cloth. your eyes meet her darkened eyes before your given an ok.
lifting her shirt, you’re greeted by a black bra cupping her breasts perfectly. the air in your lungs leaving you at the sight. almost like the first time you’ve seen her.
her hands move to the clasp of your bra, eyes meeting yours, asking for permission. once granted, she un-clasps the offending garment. she lets out a small groan at the sight of your breasts. nipples peaked from the cool air, begging for attention.
without any warning; her lips are wrapped around your left nipple as her hand fiddles with the right. your lips part to let out a startled sound of shock before being taken over by pleasure.
the hand moving down your stomach reaches the top of your pants, fiddling with the buckle. she lets go of your nipple with a pop before turning her attention to your face. “can i take these off pretty?”
without hesitation you agree moving to help shimmy your pants off quicker. causing wanda to let out an amused laugh.
once your pants are off, you’re left in just your panties as wanda takes in the sight. letting out a small groan she speaks, “i’m taking my time with you this time.” she runs her pointer finger over the top of your covered mound. noticing the obvious wet patch from arousal. “what’s got you so worked up, hm?”
“y-you,” you manage to stutter out, beginning to grow desperate for attention.
as if reading your mind, wanda uses one finger to slip your panties to the side, getting a full view of your arousal. “such a pretty pussy.” you hear her mumble before feeling a pressure on your clit.
letting out a small gasp at the stimulation, you buck your hips up wanting more. wanda smirks as she runs her thumb over your clit, adding more pressure when she decides.
with no warning she shoves her middle finger right into your opening, making quick work of moving in and out. not adding another finger until you’re begging.
once she has both middle and ring finger working you up, she continues her ministrations on your clit. throwing your head back in ecstasy, you miss wanda moving down to wrap her lips around your clit. letting out a loud moan as her fingers curl up to find the spot that will make you cry out.
she knows she’s found it when your hips buck up and your hand flys to her head. tugging her hair, wanting to keep her in place. you move your other hand to cover your mouth, remembering you're still at work.
you feel yourself building closer and closer to the edge, you know wanda can too as you squeeze her fingers. almost like she takes your cumming as a challenge, she speeds up her movements, helping to bring you closer.
“i- mm… i’m gonna cumm,” you finally got out as you climbed higher and higher. feeling your whole body tingling.
“cum for me baby.”
her words were the only thing it took for you to fall over the edge with a loud cry. wanda refusing to stop until you were a whimpering mess trying to get away from the stimulation.
wanda pulls back, slowly removing her fingers from inside you, moving them to her mouth to clean off. with a hum she speaks, “just as good as i remember.”
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i was gonna tag everyone who wanted another part, but it wouldn’t let me😭
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goldfades · 3 days ago
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never felt so alone───paige bueckers
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The first time you let yourself cry about it—really cry, not just a few silent tears swallowed in the dark—you were alone in the training room, knee wrapped in ice, watching your team warm up on the screen mounted in the corner. The sound was off, but you didn’t need it. You could hear it anyway. The sneaker squeaks, the ball hitting the floor, the echoes of laughter and easy, thoughtless movement. It was the sound of a world that had moved on without you.
And you hated that it hurt this much.
It had been almost a year. A year since your body betrayed you in front of thousands. Since your whole life had changed in a single wrong step, your knee buckling beneath you in a way it was never supposed to. A year since you lay on the court, gripping your leg with hands that shook, blinking up at the overhead lights while everything around you blurred into background noise. A year since you had to sit in that tiny, sterile room with a doctor who didn’t bother to soften the news: ACL tear. Surgery. Recovery. Long, slow, brutal.
And just like that, everything you had been working toward, everything you had been so sure was yours—the draft, the number one pick, the future you had mapped out for yourself since you first picked up a ball—was gone.
You tried to be okay about it. You told everyone you were okay about it.
But you weren’t.
Because now, every time you walked into that gym, it wasn’t the same. You weren’t the same. You felt it in the way people looked at you, in the way their eyes darted to your knee before meeting your face. In the way their encouragement sounded more like pity, their reassurances empty, weightless.
“You’ll be back,” they’d say, and maybe they believed it. Maybe they didn’t. It didn’t matter. Because you knew the truth. You weren’t the same player. You weren’t the same person.
And you had never felt more alone.
But if there was anyone who understood, it was Paige.
She never said much about it, but she didn’t have to. She had been through it too. She knew what it was like to go from untouchable to sidelined, to watch the game you loved move forward without you, to wonder if you’d ever be the same again.
And lately, she was the only person you could stand to be around.
You had been staring at your phone for so long that the screen dimmed, and for a moment, you just let it. You let the notification blur into the background, just another soft glow in the otherwise empty space of your mind. But the words were already burned into your vision. You could still see them, could still hear them.
ESPN: The new projected #1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft has been updated.
You hadn’t even opened the article. You didn’t need to. The bets had been completely off for you for a while now. They had kept your name there at first, had held onto you like a favorite whose odds just kept slipping, but eventually, reality set in. You were old news now. Another cautionary tale. A talent with a question mark hanging over her head.
And now, someone else was in your place.
You stared at the screen, willing yourself to feel something other than this heavy, creeping numbness. You should be angry. Should be heartbroken. Should be something.
But you just felt… gone. Like the piece of you that used to care had been hollowed out somewhere along the way.
A year ago, you had been untouchable. A sure thing. The future. The kind of player people built franchises around. And now? Now, there was a chance there was no draft for you at all.
Because the truth was, you weren’t healing fast enough. You had tried. God, you had tried. You had pushed your body past the point of exhaustion, past the pain, past the doubt. You had done every stretch, every exercise, followed every rehab plan like it was a religion. But the clock was still ticking. And if you didn’t get back soon, if you didn’t prove that you were still the player they had once fought over, then what?
Then no one would draft you.
Then it would all be over before it even began.
Your fingers tightened around your phone, stomach twisting into knots, the weight of it pressing against your chest, against your throat, until you felt like you might choke on it.
And then, suddenly, it was gone.
You blinked, hands grasping at empty air as Paige plucked the phone from your grip, her movements casual but firm, like she had seen this moment coming before you even did.
She didn’t say anything at first. Just held your phone in one hand, looking down at you with those sharp, knowing eyes, the ones that had always seen through you too easily.
“It’s nothing,” you muttered, shifting on the bench, trying to sound bored, like your world hadn’t just cracked open a little more. Like you weren’t barely holding it together.
Paige didn’t buy it. Of course she didn’t.
She turned your phone over in her palm, thoughtful, before slipping it into the pocket of her hoodie. “You don’t need to look at that.”
The damage was already done.
Your chest still felt tight, your stomach still sick, your mind still racing down the same dark paths it had been on since the moment you read that notification. Paige could take your phone away, but she couldn’t erase the words from your head, couldn’t make you unsee them, couldn’t stop the way your pulse was pounding in your ears, reminding you over and over of what you had lost.
Paige must have seen something shift in your face because she exhaled, long and slow, before sitting down beside you.
“You’re still in this,” she said after a moment, her voice quieter now, edged with something softer.
You laughed, but it didn’t sound like you. “Am I?”
She didn’t answer right away, just studied you like she was trying to figure out how far gone you really were, how much of you was still left.
And for the first time in a long time, you weren’t sure of the answer.
The locker room was dead silent. Everyone could feel the tension thick in the air, suffocating, pressing against their chests. No one wanted to look at you. No one wanted to be caught in the crossfire.
You sat there, jaw clenched so tight it ached, hands curled into fists on your knees, staring at the floor like if you looked anywhere else, the whole thing would snap you in half.
"You think this is easy for me?" Geno’s voice cut through the silence, sharp, impatient. "You think I enjoy calling you out like this? I don’t. But this attitude you’ve had? It’s not helping you. It’s not helping the team."
You felt your throat tighten, but you swallowed it down. You always swallowed it down.
Geno sighed, dragging a hand over his face before leveling you with that look, the one you’d seen him give so many players before. The one that usually meant tough love, a push in the right direction. The one that used to light a fire in you.
"You know what I’ve told you before," he continued, voice calmer now but still firm. "Half the battle is in the mentality. You can sit here and feel sorry for yourself, or you can prove to everyone that you’re still the player they think you are. It’s your choice."
That was it.
That was the moment you broke.
The moment you couldn’t keep it all bottled up anymore.
Because it wasn’t just about your mentality. It wasn’t just about your attitude. It was about how everything had been taken from you in one second, how you had clawed your way through recovery, how you had done everything right and it still wasn’t enough. It was about the way people talked about you now, like you were a what-could-have-been instead of a what-still-could-be. It was about the fact that you didn’t even know who you were anymore without basketball, and no one seemed to understand that.
Your voice shook when you spoke, but the words spilled out anyway, raw and desperate and unfiltered.
"Do you think I don’t know that? Do you think I don’t replay that moment every single night, over and over again in my head, trying to figure out how I got here?" You laughed, but it wasn’t funny. It was bitter, broken. "Do you think I don’t want to be out there? That I don’t want to be the player I was?"
Your eyes were burning now, but you refused to let the tears fall here. Not in front of him. Not in front of them.
"I’ve done everything I was supposed to do," you whispered, voice hoarse, barely holding it together. "And it’s still not enough."
No one said anything.
Not Geno. Not the team.
No one.
So you left.
You grabbed your stuff, shoved past the stunned silence, and walked out before anyone could stop you.
Paige was the only one who followed.
She didn’t call your name. Didn’t try to talk to you. Didn’t try to tell you it was okay, because she knew it wasn’t.
She caught up to you outside the gym, her footsteps quiet but steady, and the moment you turned to look at her, everything you had been holding in—the anger, the grief, the exhaustion—crashed into you all at once.
And without a single word, Paige wrapped her arms around you.
She hugged you tight, like she was holding you together, like she could feel the way you were unraveling, thread by thread. And for the first time in a long time, you let yourself cry. Really cry. Not just a few tears wiped away before anyone could see, but the kind of tears that shook your whole body, that made it hard to breathe, that carried everything you had been too afraid to say.
Paige didn’t let go.
Not when your shoulders trembled. Not when you gripped the back of her hoodie like a lifeline. Not when your sobs turned into ragged, uneven breaths.
And that night, she didn’t leave your side.
She didn’t say much. She didn’t need to.
She just stayed, close enough that you could hear her breathing, close enough that, for the first time in a long time, you didn’t feel completely alone.
Paige had always seen you as untouchable. As unstoppable.
Seeing you like this? Broken, vulnerable, hurting in a way that even she couldn’t fix?
That broke her, too.
You had always been the one. The kind of player people whispered about before you even stepped onto the court. The kind of talent that didn’t just demand attention but held it, bent the game around you like gravity. Paige had seen it from the first time she played with you, the way you moved, the way you thought the game three steps ahead of everyone else. You were special. And everybody knew it.
That was why, when it happened, it felt like the world had cracked open.
She remembered it too clearly. The sharp sound of your body hitting the floor, the way you clutched your knee, the way your face twisted in pain. She had never seen you like that before. Never seen you down and not bounce right back up.
At first, she thought—hoped—it was just something minor. A bad landing. A scare. You’d get up, you’d shake it off, and everything would go back to normal.
But you didn’t get up.
And when they helped you off the court, when she saw the way you wouldn’t even try to put weight on it, her stomach dropped.
Because she knew.
She knew before the MRI, before the press release, before the hushed conversations about recovery timelines and worst-case scenarios. She knew the second she saw your face.
And that night, when she found you sitting in the locker room long after everyone else had left, staring down at your knee like it wasn’t even yours anymore, she realized something else.
You weren’t just scared of being hurt. You were scared of what came next.
Paige understood that fear. She had lived it. She knew what it was like to sit on the sidelines and feel like the game was leaving you behind, like the thing that made you you was slipping further and further out of reach. She knew how isolating it was, how no amount of support or encouragement could touch the parts of you that ached the most.
But this was you. And in her mind, you had never been touchable, had never been stoppable. The idea of you being anything less than that—it wasn’t something she could wrap her head around.
So she had told herself, You’ll come back. You have to come back.
But months passed, and she watched the way you changed. The way your fire dimmed. The way you started retreating into yourself, isolating, pulling away from the team, from her.
The way your name slowly started disappearing from draft talks.
The way you looked at yourself like you weren’t sure you belonged here anymore.
And now, sitting beside you, holding you as you finally let yourself fall apart, she felt helpless.
Because this wasn’t a game she could win for you.
She could fight for you on the court. She could hit big shots, make big plays, try to keep the team moving forward. But she couldn’t fix this. She couldn’t make your knee heal faster. She couldn’t take away the doubt, the fear, the loss of everything you thought was certain.
She hated that.
She hated that all she could do was hold you, that all she could offer was her presence, her warmth, the steady rhythm of her breathing against yours.
But if this was all she could do, she would do it.
Because you weren’t alone.
And as long as she was here, as long as she had anything to give, she would make sure you never felt like you were.
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It started with an alarm.
A shrill, relentless alarm at 5:30 AM. The kind that made you want to throw your phone across the room.
At first, you thought you had set it by accident. But then you heard the knocking.
No. Not knocking. Pounding.
You groaned, pulling your blanket over your head, willing whoever it was to just disappear.
No such luck.
"Get up," Paige’s voice rang through the door, clear, firm, unmovable.
You shut your eyes tighter. "Go away."
The door opened.
You peeked out from under the blanket just in time to see Paige standing in your doorway, arms crossed, dressed in workout gear like she had been up for hours.
You glared. "Do you not believe in knocking?"
"I knocked," she said, unimpressed. "Then you ignored me. Now get up."
You scoffed, rolling onto your side. "Not happening."
You should have known she wouldn’t just accept that.
Paige walked over, grabbed the edge of your blanket, and ripped it off you in one swift motion. Cold air hit your skin, and you practically yelped, curling into yourself.
"Jesus, Bueckers—"
"You can cuss me out later," she said. "Right now, we’re going to the gym."
You stared at her like she had lost her mind. "Paige, it’s five in the morning."
"Yeah, and you’ve got work to do," she shot back, unfazed. "Season starts in a few months. You wanna be ready or not?"
You hesitated.
Of course you wanted to be ready. Of course you wanted to get back to where you were before, to prove that you weren’t just some washed-up has-been before you even got the chance to be a someone.
But that want—that need—was buried under months of frustration, self-doubt, exhaustion. You had pushed yourself so hard for so long, and it still felt like you were running in place.
And now, here she was, asking you to choose again.
Paige must have seen the hesitation in your face, because her expression softened. She sat down on the edge of your bed, nudging your knee lightly.
"I know you’re tired," she said, quieter now, more serious. "I know this hasn’t been fair. But you’re too good to let this stop you. You know that."
You swallowed, looking away.
She sighed, leaning forward, elbows resting on her knees. "You’re not doing this alone," she continued. "I’m gonna be here every step of the way. If you have to push yourself, then I’ll push you. If you fall, I’ll catch you. But I’m not letting you give up on this. I won’t."
Something in your chest tightened.
Because she meant it. You could hear it in her voice, in the unwavering steadiness of it.
Paige had always believed in you. Even when you stopped believing in yourself.
And maybe—just maybe—that was enough to get you out of bed.
You exhaled through your nose, rubbing a hand down your face before finally, finally sitting up.
"Fine," you muttered. "But if I pass out halfway through, it’s on you."
Paige grinned, already victorious. "You’ll live."
And with that, she tossed you your sneakers, stood up, and waited—because she already knew you were going to follow.
The next couple of months were hell.
But not the kind of hell you had been drowning in for the past year. Not the slow-burning, isolating, empty kind of hell where every day bled into the next, where the weight of your own expectations crushed you before you even got out of bed.
No, this was different.
This was the kind of hell that left your muscles aching in the best way, your lungs burning as you pushed through another sprint, your hands gripping your knees as you bent over, gasping for breath, feeling alive again. The kind of hell that reminded you why you had ever loved this game in the first place.
And it was all because of Paige.
She didn’t go easy on you. If anything, she was worse than the trainers. She forced you out of bed before sunrise, dragged you through drills that made you want to collapse, and refused to let you quit.
"You’re too slow," she’d say, breathless, as you tried to keep up with her full-speed cuts. "Use your damn left hand," she’d scold when your layup was just a little too stiff. "Again." That was her favorite. No matter how many times you told her you were done, she’d look at you with that infuriating smirk and make you do it again.
And somehow… somehow, you needed it.
For the first time in forever, you felt like a player again. Like you were clawing your way back to the person you used to be. And with every day that passed, with every extra rep, every bead of sweat rolling down your spine, every time you beat Paige in a shooting drill and got to see the way she rolled her eyes, shoving your shoulder with a muttered, "Whatever, lucky shot,"—you started to believe, just a little, that maybe you still had a chance.
It was exhausting. It was painful. It was the hardest thing you had ever done.
And you had never felt more alive.
But then there was the other problem.
Because somewhere along the way, between the early morning workouts and the late-night film sessions, between the inside jokes and the way she always, always knew exactly what to say to get you out of your own head—something shifted.
You caught yourself watching her too long. Not just as a player, not just as the Paige Bueckers that the world knew. But as her. As the person who had seen you at your absolute lowest and refused to let you stay there.
As the person who had held you when you broke. Who had stayed up with you on the nights where the doubt crept in too deep, the one who knew, before you even said a word, exactly what you needed.
And it scared you.
Because Paige Bueckers wasn’t just some random person. She was your teammate. Your best friend. The person who had dedicated months of her life to making sure you didn’t give up on yourself.
And you couldn’t risk losing that.
So you ignored it. You ignored the way your heart picked up when she brushed against you. The way her hand lingered on your back whenever she guided you off the court. The way she looked at you sometimes, like she was trying to figure something out.
You ignored everything.
Because preseason was coming. And you weren’t where you needed to be yet.
You had made progress—real progress. You were moving better, sharper, stronger than you had in months. But you weren’t there yet. Not fully healed. Not fully you.
But baby steps, right?
You weren’t giving up. Not anymore. And maybe—just maybe—you weren’t as alone as you thought you were.
--
The gym was nearly empty when Paige found you.
Late night, lights dimmed, the faint echo of bouncing balls from the other side of the facility. You had just finished your last set of shooting drills, your knee wrapped tight, sweat dripping down your back, exhaustion clinging to your limbs. It was another long day of almost being back, almost being who you were before.
But almost wasn’t good enough. Not yet.
You heard the door open but didn’t look up. You knew who it was. Paige had a presence, an energy that filled the space before she even said anything.
"You really gotta stop sneaking in extra workouts," she called, footsteps slow as she crossed the court. "What if I tell Geno? He’ll make you sit out of practice for real this time."
You rolled your eyes, bending down to grab your water bottle. "You won’t tell Geno, because that would make you a snitch."
She scoffed. "I think it makes me a responsible teammate."
"You dragged me out of bed at five in the morning for conditioning all summer, but now you wanna be responsible?" You shot her a look. "Little hypocritical, don’t you think?"
Paige grinned, coming to a stop a few feet from you, spinning a ball lazily in her hands. "That’s different."
"How?"
"Because I was supervising. You out here by yourself?" She made a tsk sound, shaking her head dramatically. "Reckless. Careless. Dangerous, even."
You huffed a laugh, shaking your head. "Whatever."
Paige took a step closer, that knowing look in her eyes. "You know you don’t have to do this alone, right?"
Your grip tightened around your water bottle. It wasn’t the first time she had said something like that. And every time, it hit the same.
"I know," you muttered.
She studied you for a second, then nodded, spinning the ball again before flipping it toward you. You caught it out of reflex.
"One-on-one," she said casually, stretching her arms overhead. "First to five."
You narrowed your eyes. "You just had practice."
"So?" She smirked. "I still won’t go easy on you."
That shouldn’t have made your stomach flip, but it did.
You licked your lips, tossing the ball between your hands. "I won’t go easy on you, Bueckers."
Her smirk deepened. "Good."
And just like that, the banter faded into the familiar rhythm of competition—the kind where words weren’t needed, where the only thing that mattered was movement, instincts, the game itself.
But even as you tried to focus, as you tried to lock in, you couldn’t ignore the way Paige’s eyes lingered a little too long. The way her hands brushed against your waist when she reached for a steal. The way she grinned every time you scored, even though she hated losing.
The way the tension between you two had started feeling different.
And you weren’t sure what scared you more—losing the game, or what would happen if you stopped ignoring it.
--
The sun was starting to set as you and Paige walked back from physical therapy, the sky streaked with warm oranges and purples, the air crisp against your skin. Your knee was sore, but in the way it always was after PT—stiff, a little swollen, but manageable. You were used to it by now. What you weren’t used to was the fact that you didn’t hate these sessions anymore.
Not since Paige started showing up.
At first, you thought she was just being nice—checking in on you, keeping you accountable, making sure you weren’t wallowing in self-pity (even though you totally had been). But then, she started coming every time. She sat in the waiting room during your sessions, tapping her foot impatiently like she was the one getting worked on. She cracked dumb jokes when you winced through exercises, flipped through old magazines and read the worst horoscopes out loud just to make you laugh.
She was like your own personal emotional support dog. If emotional support dogs talked a lot.
And the thing was? She made you feel less bad about all of it.
The injury, the rehab, the endless cycle of progress and setbacks. It didn’t feel so heavy when she was there.
Now, as you walked side by side, your duffel slung over one shoulder, Paige stuffed her hands into the front pocket of her hoodie, gaze flicking toward you before settling on the sidewalk.
"You know, I’ve been here before," she said after a beat, her voice quieter than usual.
You frowned. "What do you mean?"
"This place," she nodded back toward the therapy clinic, her expression unreadable. "I came here after I tore my ACL. Same time, same days. Same routine."
You blinked. You knew about her injury, obviously—everyone did. But she had never really talked about it. Not like this.
"That was before I got here," she continued, exhaling, her breath visible in the cool evening air. "Before I really got back. And it sucked. So bad." She huffed a laugh, but it wasn’t really funny. "I don’t think people get how… alone it makes you feel. Everyone’s moving forward, the season keeps going, and you’re just stuck in the same place. Trying to convince yourself you’re still the player you were before."
Your stomach twisted at how familiar that sounded.
Paige kicked a loose pebble down the sidewalk. "I didn’t really have anyone who—like, I mean, I had people who cared, but no one who really got it. Not like this. I wanted someone to be there for me the way I’ve been here for you."
You stopped walking. Paige took a few more steps before realizing and turned to face you, her brows furrowing slightly.
"You never told me that," you said, voice softer than you meant it to be.
She shrugged, a little sheepish. "It wasn’t something I talked about much. Didn’t think it mattered."
"It does matter," you insisted.
Paige held your gaze for a second, something flickering behind her eyes. Then, she took a step closer.
"You know what else matters?" she asked, tilting her head slightly. "The fact that you were the only person who actually pushed me to get my ass back on the court."
You blinked. "What?"
She smiled, but it wasn’t teasing. It was real.
"You don’t remember?" She shook her head, laughing to herself. "I do. You were a freshman, and you wouldn’t shut up about how I needed to get back out there. You kept saying I was too good to waste it, that I had to stop feeling sorry for myself. It pissed me off so bad."
Your eyes widened. You… vaguely remembered that. You remembered standing outside the locker room, Paige still moving stiffly, not fully cleared yet, and you had said something—something blunt, something stubborn, something about how she was going to regret it for the rest of her life if she didn’t push through.
"You were annoying as hell," Paige added, smirking. "But you were right. I don’t know if I ever told you that."
You were still trying to wrap your head around it. You had no idea you’d made that much of an impact on her. That you had been the one to push her the way she had been pushing you now.
For a moment, you didn’t know what to say.
Then, finally, you huffed, shaking your head. "So… what you’re saying is, this is revenge?"
Paige snorted. "One hundred percent."
You both laughed, but beneath it, something else settled in your chest. Something warm.
She had been there before. She understood.
And maybe, just maybe, that meant you could come out on the other side of this too.
--
The doctor barely got the words out before Paige exploded.
"Let’s goooo!" she shouted, jumping up so fast her chair screeched against the floor. She clapped you on the back—hard, like she forgot her own strength—before pulling you into the tightest hug you’d ever been in.
You were still processing it. Cleared. Cleared. After nearly a year of waiting, of doubting, of pushing yourself until you couldn’t breathe, you were finally back.
You let out a breathless laugh, gripping the back of Paige’s hoodie as she squeezed you tighter. "You realize I’m the one who just got cleared, right? Why are you more excited than me?"
Paige pulled back just enough to look at you, eyes bright, that signature smirk tugging at her lips. "Because I knew this would happen," she said like it was obvious. "I told you. You’re too good not to come back. It was only a matter of time."
You swallowed hard, suddenly feeling warmer than you should’ve in an air-conditioned office. There was something about the way she was looking at you—like she had been waiting for this moment just as much as you had. Maybe more.
The doctor cleared his throat, clearly trying not to laugh. "Are you two done celebrating in my office, or do I need to step out and give you a minute?"
You and Paige both whipped around like guilty kids, muttering quick apologies, but the grin never left her face.
And it didn’t leave the rest of the day, either.
She refused to let you go home without celebrating. Took you straight to your favorite restaurant, ordered way too much food, and every time you even thought about checking your phone, she smacked your hand away.
"Tonight is not for film. Or texts. Or stressing," she said between bites of fries. "It’s for you. And me. And this delicious meal I just paid for."
"You literally stole my card to pay," you pointed out.
"Yeah, but I swiped it," she said smugly, sipping her drink. "Which means I paid. Which means you should be grateful."
You rolled your eyes, but your stomach flipped, and you weren’t entirely sure it was from the food.
Because here she was again. Paige Bueckers, making you feel like the most important person in the room.
And that feeling hadn’t gone away.
The first practice back, you were expecting a normal warm welcome. Some pats on the back, maybe a few sarcastic finallys thrown your way.
What you were not expecting was to walk into the locker room and see balloons tied to your chair, a giant cake sitting on the bench, and the entire team yelling, "She’s baaaaaaack!" the second you stepped inside.
You stopped in your tracks, wide-eyed. "What the—"
"Surprise!" Paige called, stepping forward with an exaggerated bow. "Courtesy of your personal hype woman."
You looked at her, then at the cake—white frosting, piped-on basketballs, and the words WELCOME BACK, SUPERSTAR in bright blue icing. You could tell she definitely decorated it herself, because one of the basketballs was slightly misshapen, and the lettering was just a little off-center.
Your chest felt tight, but in a good way. A way you didn’t quite know how to explain.
"You did this?" you asked, already knowing the answer.
Paige shrugged, but her grin was unmistakable. "Figured you deserved it."
The warmth in your chest spread.
"Alright, get over here and eat before I do it for you," she added, shoving a plastic fork into your hand.
The rest of the team dove into the cake, laughter filling the room as people threw icing at each other, teasing you about how they were gonna light your ass up in scrimmages.
And through it all, you kept sneaking glances at Paige.
Because this was the part that was messing with your head.
The way she always knew what you needed before you even said it. The way she was so damn proud of you, like this wasn’t just your win, but hers too. The way she looked at you sometimes, like you were the only person in the world that mattered.
And suddenly, you couldn’t keep pretending that your feelings for her were just friendly.
Because they weren’t. Not even close.
--
The second the buzzer sounded, the roar of the crowd barely had time to register before Paige was on you.
You didn’t even have time to celebrate properly, barely had time to process the fact that you had just played in your first official game back, before she grabbed you—hands firm on your waist, tugging you straight into her.
"You killed it," she practically breathed against your ear, voice thick with something deeper than excitement, something that sent a full-body chill down your spine.
You barely had time to respond before she pulled you closer, her arms locking around your back, holding you like she was afraid to let go. Her heart was pounding against yours, fast and erratic, and you swore she was holding on for longer than a normal post-game hug.
Not that you were complaining.
Your hands hesitated for only a second before finding their way to her back, gripping onto the fabric of her jersey, still warm from the game.
"You act like we just won a championship," you teased, but your voice came out softer than you meant it to.
She pulled back just enough to look at you, her hands sliding down to rest on your hips. "We won your first game back," she corrected, like that was the real victory.
And the way she was looking at you—the way her eyes were scanning your face like she wanted to memorize it, the way her fingers were still gripping onto you like she wasn’t ready to let go—made your stomach flip so hard you almost felt dizzy.
It was so obvious.
So obvious in the way she refused to move more than a step away from you during the entire post-game celebration, always lingering close, her hand brushing against yours, her shoulder bumping into you.
So obvious in the way she reached for you again when the cameras swarmed, her arm slung around your shoulders like it belonged there.
So obvious in the way she beamed every time she looked at you, like she was the proudest person in the damn world.
And it should have been overwhelming, should have felt like too much.
But it didn’t.
Because if you were being honest, you didn’t want her to let go either.
--
The ice cream shop was packed, buzzing with late-night energy—fans still wearing jerseys, kids on sugar highs, groups of students laughing loudly in the corner. The air smelled like waffle cones and melted chocolate, and the whole team was crammed into two booths, talking over each other, hyped from the win.
And through all of it, Paige wouldn’t leave your side.
She had slid into the seat next to you the second you got there, pressing close enough that her knee knocked against yours under the table. And she stayed there, so damn close, even when there was plenty of room to move.
Not that you minded.
She was warm, practically radiating heat against your side. Every time she laughed—really laughed, head tilting back just slightly—her shoulder bumped into yours. Every time she reached for her cup, her fingers brushed against your arm like she forgot how much space she was taking up.
Or maybe she just didn’t care.
"Alright, we’re making a bathroom run," one of your teammates announced, and the rest of them quickly followed, leaving you and Paige alone at the table.
The shop was still loud around you, but suddenly, everything between you two felt quiet.
You tapped your spoon absently against your cup, not looking at her. "You planning on sticking to me like glue all night?"
Paige scoffed, leaning back like she was just now realizing how close she was. But she didn’t move. "Psh. Please. If anything, you’ve been following me."
You raised a brow, finally meeting her gaze. "Oh yeah? That what you’re telling yourself?"
She smirked, like she had been waiting for this exact opening. "Well, you do like me, so."
Your spoon paused midair.
Your brain short-circuited.
She had said it so casually, like it wasn’t the biggest bomb she could have possibly dropped. Like it wasn’t the exact thing you had been trying not to admit to yourself for months.
You opened your mouth, then closed it. Blinked. "I—what?"
Paige just grinned, stirring her ice cream like she didn’t just say that. "Relax, it’s not that deep," she teased, but there was something lighter in her voice, something testing.
You swallowed. "So you’re just out here saying stuff?"
She shrugged, still grinning, but you could see the shift—the way she kept glancing at you, like she was trying to gauge your reaction. Like she was actually nervous.
You inhaled slowly. "Paige."
She finally stopped stirring her ice cream, finally let the teasing drop just a little.
"Okay," she said, quieter now, tapping her spoon against her cup. "Maybe it is a little deep."
The air between you shifted.
You could still hear the noise of the shop, the hum of conversations, the occasional burst of laughter from across the room. But none of it mattered. Not when Paige was sitting this close, looking at you like that.
Like she had been waiting.
Like she wasn’t scared of saying it anymore.
Your chest felt tight. "Oh."
Paige let out a soft laugh, shaking her head. "Oh? That’s all you got?"
You swallowed again, your heart beating way too fast. "I mean—what do you want me to say?"
"I don’t know," she murmured, voice almost playful but not quite. "Maybe that you like me too?"
Your mouth felt dry.
Because you did.
Of course you did.
It had been obvious for so long, in the way your heart jumped every time she touched you, in the way you gravitated toward her like it was second nature. In the way she made the worst year of your life bearable just by being there.
So, really, what was stopping you?
You let out a breath, then shook your head, smirking just slightly. "You are so full of yourself."
Paige rolled her eyes but leaned in just a little closer. "Am I wrong, though?"
You huffed, pressing your lips together—trying to hold onto the last shred of self-control you had, but it was so hard when she was right there, when she was looking at you like she already knew she was right.
And then—
She reached out, fingers curling around your wrist, lightly, like she was giving you an out.
She didn’t need to.
You didn’t think. You just moved.
And before you could second-guess it, before you could talk yourself out of it—
You kissed her.
It was soft at first, tentative, like neither of you could believe it was actually happening. Like months of unspoken tension had suddenly snapped all at once.
But then Paige exhaled against your lips, like she had been holding it in for so long, and you felt her smile into the kiss before she kissed you again, deeper this time, her fingers tightening around your wrist, pulling you in.
You felt weightless.
Like everything—the injury, the doubt, the fear—had led to this.
And, for the first time in forever, you weren’t thinking about the past.
You weren’t thinking about the future.
You were just here, with Paige, and nothing had ever felt more right.
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the squid game characters as parents ☂︎
𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒔
𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔: 𝑘𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑎𝑒-ℎ𝑜 (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 388), 𝑐ℎ𝑜 ℎ𝑦𝑢𝑛-𝑗𝑢 (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 120), 𝑘𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑎𝑒-𝑏𝑦𝑒𝑜𝑘 (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 067 𝑠1), 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑔𝑦𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑔-𝑠𝑒𝑜𝑘 (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 246), 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑠 (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 230), 𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑔𝑦𝑢 (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 124), 𝑠𝑒-𝑚𝑖 (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 380), 𝑐ℎ𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑔-𝑤𝑜�� (𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 218 𝑠1), 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑛
𝑥 𝑓!𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟
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headcannons will feature: which type of parenting style the characters adapt to and why (based off of their character and backstories), how many kids they'd have with you, the physical and personality descriptions of the kids, and a cute moment between them and your shared baby/child <3
if you do not prefer what I've written for these characters or disagree, you can ignore or simply write your own.
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cho hyun-ju x you
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parenting styles:
you and hyun-ju balance each other out as parents.
you are the structured but warm parent.
you make sure your daughter sticks to routines, eats well, and understands responsibility, but you always do it with love.
hyun-ju is softer, more relaxed, and endlessly patient.
she never raises her voice, always talking things through calmly. she is the type to sit down at eye level with your daughter when explaining things, making sure she always feels heard and valued.
both of you raise eun-ae to be accepting of everyone, teaching her that kindness and respect matter more than anything.
hyun-ju, especially, makes it a point to talk about how people should be free to live as their true selves.
how many kids?:
you had one child, pregnant during the games. the father passed away before the games and you were struggling.
after meeting hyun-ju and making it out the games alive, she stepped into the role of a mother without hesitation.
she never once saw eun-ae as anything other than her daughter.
over the years, you two discussed the idea of having another child, but nothing ever felt as natural and right as just raising eun-ae together.
she was enough, and your little family felt complete.
what does eun-ae look like?
eun-ae has your eyes and your nose, but her expressions, the way she tilts her head when she’s thinking or furrows her brows when concentrating, are all hyun-ju.
the girl's dark, wavy hair that always looks a little messy no matter how many times you try to fix it.
she refuses to sit still for too long when you try to brush it.
big, expressive eyes that make it impossible to say no to her.
she knows exactly how to use them against both of you.
whats her personality?:
curious and always asking questions.
she wants to know everything about the world and why things are the way they are.
eun-ae has a heart of gold, just like hyun-ju.
she doesn’t like seeing people sad and always tries to help, even in little ways.
a little mischievous, especially with you.
she knows you’re the softer one when it comes to saying “no” and always tests her luck with you first before hyun-ju steps in.
one afternoon, you find eun-ae sitting on the living room floor with an old photo album spread open in front of her.
she’s flipping through the pages with wide eyes, her fingers running over the images like she’s trying to memorize them.
“mommy,” she calls, looking up at you.
“did you know mama had a twin brother?”
your heart stops for a second before you realize what she’s looking at. the pictures..hyun-ju from before her transition, back when she was in the special forces.
short-cropped hair, sharp jawline, standing in uniform with a serious expression.
you sit down next to her, trying to find the right words, but before you can speak, hyun-ju steps into the room.
“what are you looking at, sweetie?” hyun-ju asks, kneeling beside her.
eun-ae points at the photos.
“you never told me you had a twin!” she exclaims, looking between the two of you, confused but excited.
hyun-ju exhales softly, giving you a glance, and you nod, silently letting her know you’re here, supporting whatever she wants to say.
“sweetheart,” hyun-ju starts, tucking a strand of hair behind eun-ae’s ear.
“that’s actually me.”
eun-ae blinks, then looks back at the photos. her little fingers trace over the face again, like she’s trying to match it to the woman sitting beside her.
“but… you don’t look like that now.”
hyun-ju takes a breath, reaching for her daughter’s hands.
“that’s because i wasn’t happy being that person,” she explains gently.
“i always felt like i was supposed to be different, like i was living as someone else instead of who i really am. but then, one day, i decided to be true to myself. i became the person i was always meant to be.”
eun-ae stays quiet, her brows furrowed in deep thought.
you rub her back soothingly, letting her process.
after a moment, she looks up at hyun-ju with the biggest, most innocent eyes and asks, “so… you were always my mommy, even back then?”
hyun-ju’s breath catches. you see the way her throat bobs as she swallows hard, emotions threatening to overwhelm her.
she squeezes eun-ae’s hands.
“yes, baby. i was always meant to be your mommy.”
without hesitation, eun-ae throws her arms around hyun-ju’s neck, holding her as tightly as her little arms allow.
“i love you, mommy. you’re the best.”
hyun-ju lets out a shaky breath, wrapping her arms around your daughter and burying her face into her tiny shoulder. you watch as she clings to eun-ae, like she’s afraid to let go, like she never thought she’d have this kind of love and acceptance.
your chest feels like it’s about to burst with love, and you reach over, wrapping your arms around both of them.
“we’re always going to love you,” you whisper to hyun-ju, pressing a kiss to her temple.
“always.”
thanos x you
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parenting styles:
thanos is the stricter parent, always making sure scarlet and thor know the importance of discipline, respect, and making smart choices.
he has a tendency to lecture when they mess up, but it always comes from a place of love and deep fear of failing them.
you balance him out with a more nurturing approach, making sure the twins feel emotionally understood.
when thanos gets too intense, you’re there to remind him to soften up.
thanos has worked hard to leave his past behind, getting clean before the twins were born, and he swore to never let them experience the kind of childhood he had.
he wants to be a father they can be proud of, even if it means being tough at times.
deep down, he’s terrified of messing up, but he refuses to let that fear control him.
how many kids?:
twins...scarlet and thor.
thanos insists on calling them by these names, and despite your protests, the names stuck.
these are not their legal, government names by the way.
however, even their teachers call them that.
so, the names stuck.
thanos always planned to be there for them, but before they were born, he had doubts about whether he’d be a good enough father. once they arrived, he knew he could never let them down.
what do 'scarlet' and 'thor' look like??
both are almost exact copies of thanos.
same piercing eyes, same sharp features.
scarlet has his nose and a determined expression that mirrors his own.
thor has the same strong jawline and serious gaze that makes it seem like he’s always deep in thought.
the only thing they got from you is your hair and eyebrows.
everything else? all thanos.
what are their personalities?:
scarlet is fearless, never backing down from a challenge.
she’s sharp, clever, and sometimes too stubborn for her own good.
she tries to get what she wants, often crying if she does not, but luckily you and thanos can respectfully handle the underlying issue.
thor is quieter, more observant, but equally as strong-willed.
he thinks before he speaks, always analyzing before making a move.
the twins bicker constantly, but underneath it all, they’re inseparable. if one is upset, the other immediately feels it.
you stand in the foyer hallway, leaning against the wall, arms crossed as you watch the chaos unfold.
“scarlet, give it back!”
thor shouts, his small hands reaching for the toy clutched in his twin’s grip.
“i had it first!”
scarlet yells back, yanking it away.
thor, never one to let things go easily, lunges for it, but scarlet is quicker. frustration bubbles between them, their voices getting louder, and within seconds, scarlet’s face crumples.
tears spill over, her frustration reaching its limit.
the moment scarlet starts crying, thor...who had been so determined to win this battle...suddenly looks stricken. the younger twin's lower lip trembles before he lets out a wail of his own, their emotions bouncing off each other like an unstoppable force.
thanos, who had been watching with narrowed eyes, sighs heavily and kneels down in front of them.
“enough enough enough,”
he says firmly, but not unkindly.
scarlet sniffles, rubbing her eyes. thor hiccups, clutching his tiny fists.
“what did i tell you about being smart?”
thanos asks, his voice calm but steady.
scarlet and thor stare at him, still hiccuping through their tears.
“you’re both upset, and for what? a toy vegetable?”
thanos continues, shaking his head.
“is this what smart choices look like?”
scarlet wipes her nose on her sleeve, looking down at the toy.
“no…”
thor mumbles the same answer, shuffling on his feet.
thanos exhales, reaching out to place a gentle hand on each of their small shoulders.
“listen to me. you’re a team. you don’t fight each other. you figure things out together.”
scarlet sniffles.
“but… i wanted it first.”
“and thor wanted it too,”
thanos points out.
“so what do we do when we both want something?”
thor glances at his twin before muttering, “share?”
thanos nods.
“or take turns.”
scarlet looks at the toy in her hands before hesitantly holding it out to thor.
"you can go first.”
thor looks surprised, but he takes it.
“okay… i’ll give it back when i’m done.”
thanos nods in approval before pulling both of them into a firm but warm hug, pressing a kiss to their heads.
“that’s how you do it,” he murmurs.
watching from your spot, your heart swells at the sight. thanos might be strict, but in moments like this, he’s exactly the father he promised he would be.
“i hope you know you’re doing a good job,” you finally say, stepping forward.
thanos glances at you, something soft and unspoken in his eyes.
“i have to.”
kang sae-byeok x you
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parenting styles:
you and sae-byeok are incredibly protective of hyun-jae, but in different ways.
sae-byeok has a sharp eye for danger, always keeping watch, while you focus more on emotionally supporting him.
sae-byeok, despite her tough exterior, is a very gentle mom.
she’s patient, never raising her voice, and always makes sure hyun-jae knows that he is loved.
you’re more relaxed when it comes to letting him explore and make mistakes, knowing that he needs to learn things for himself.
together, you raise him to be both brave and kind, knowing how to stand up for himself while also being thoughtful of others.
how many kids?:
five years after the games, you and sae-byeok go through IVF.
you carry a fertilized egg of sae-byeok's, making you both connected to your baby.
your son, hyun-jae, is born nine months later.
he looks just like sae-byeok.
same sharp eyes, same soft yet serious expression.
when hyun-jae is five, sae-byeok is the one pregnant with your second child, a baby girl.
she’s seven months along when hyun-jae starts school.
what does your first child, hyun-jae, look like?:
identical to sae-byeok. people always comment on how he’s her mini-me.
dark, straight hair that always seems to fall over his forehead no matter how many times you brush it away.
expressive eyes that make it easy to tell what he’s feeling, even when he’s quiet.
what is his personality like?:
shy at first, much like his uncle cheol, but he is not afraid to stand up for himself.
he’s brave in small but meaningful ways.
he loves offering a hand to someone who falls, defending his friends, speaking up when something feels wrong.
he loves his family deeply and has a hard time being away from you and sae-byeok for too long.
the morning of hyun-jae’s first day of school is filled with nervous energy.
you’re packing his lunch while sae-byeok kneels beside him, gently fixing his tiny backpack straps.
“i don’t wanna go,”
hyun-jae mumbles, gripping sae-byeok’s arm tightly.
the boy's big eyes look up at her, filled with worry.
“can’t i just stay with you and mama?”
sae-byeok, despite being seven months pregnant, crouches to his level, cupping his little face in her hands.
“baby, you’re going to have so much fun,” she reassures him.
“there are going to be toys, and new friends, and storytime. you won’t even notice how fast time goes.”
you kneel beside them, ruffling his hair.
“and we’ll be back before you know it,” you add.
he hesitates, glancing between the two of you, unsure. sae-byeok presses a kiss to his forehead before taking his small hand in hers.
“let’s go,” she says gently.
at the school, hyun-jae clings to sae-byeok’s hand the entire walk to his classroom.
the boy's tiny fingers grip hers, his knuckles turning white.
when you arrive at the classroom door, colorful posters line the walls, and shelves filled with toys and books create a warm, inviting space. inside, other kids are already playing, laughing as they explore the new environment.
hyun-jae peeks inside but doesn’t let go of sae-byeok’s hand.
“see?” you whisper to him.
“there’s so much to do. you’re gonna love it here.”
he still hesitates.
then, something catches his eye..
the art station, where dozens of bright-colored pencils and markers are scattered across a table.
another little boy is drawing, and when he looks up, he grins at hyun-jae.
that’s all it takes.
hyun-jae, almost forgetting his nerves, drops sae-byeok’s hand and rushes inside, immediately picking up a green crayon and joining his new classmate.
you and sae-byeok stand in the doorway, watching him with fond smiles.
when you glance at sae-byeok, her expression is different...her lips are slightly pursed, her eyes glossy.
you sigh knowingly.
“babe…”
sae-byeok blinks quickly, trying to stop the tears, but it’s no use. she lets out a soft sniffle, rubbing at her eyes.
“he’s just… so big now,” she murmurs.
“it feels like you just gave birth to him yesterday.”
you chuckle, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and pulling her into your side.
“he’s happy. look at him.”
she sniffles again, nodding.
“i know. i just… i don’t know. i blame the pregnancy hormones.”
you press a kiss to her temple.
“he’s gonna be so loved here. and he’s gonna do great.”
sae-byeok exhales, leaning into you, and together, you watch as hyun-jae laughs, completely forgetting about his nerves as he starts drawing with his new friends.
just like that, your little boy is growing up.
kang dae-ho x you
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parenting styles:
dae-ho is the fun parent.
the one who sits on the floor for tea parties, lets the kids paint his nails, and turns mundane things into an adventure.
he’s goofy and affectionate, always making the kids laugh.
you are still soft, but you make sure they grow up with responsibility, kindness, and respect.
you enforce rules when needed, guiding them to be the best versions of themselves.
neither of you believe in rigid gender roles.
whenever ji-sung grows older, dae-ho will make sure he knows it’s okay to express emotions, to cry if he needs to, and to never fall into toxic masculinity.
how many kids?:
four in total.
yeong-ja (8 years old)
ma-ri (6 years old)
young-mi (4 years old)
ji-sung (8 months old)
what are their physical and personality descriptions?:
yeong-ja: looks exactly like you and has your independent spirit. she’s sharp-witted and protective over her younger siblings.
ma-ri: again, has a mix of both of you in her features. she is a perfect balance between playfulness and being deeply introspective.
young-mi: inherited a lot from dae-ho’s side of the family, even looking like one of his sisters. she is the wildcard, full of energy and always surprising you both. she is named after one of your friends, young-mi, who died in the games.
ji-sung: is a carbon copy of dae-ho and the most relaxed baby, always content to be held or observe the chaos around him for his little age.
dinnertime is always lively in your house.
tonight, the kids sit in their usual spots.
yeong-ja next to ma-ri, young-mi across from them, and little ji-sung in his high chair, babbling between bites of mashed sweet potatoes.
dae-ho, as always, is helping feed the baby while also entertaining the older kids with exaggerated stories.
“did you know,” he begins dramatically, “that i was the youngest boy to four older sisters?”
yeong-ja’s eyes widen.
“like ji-sung?”
dae-ho nods, smiling.
“exactly like ji-sung.” he looks over at the baby, who giggles as he waves a tiny spoon in the air.
“he reminds me so much of myself.”
ma-ri, always curious, tilts her head.
“what were ur aunties like while growing up?”
dae-ho leans back, a fond smile on his lips.
“they were amazing. they were tough, smart, and they looked out for me. i was spoiled rotten, but they also didn’t let me get away with everything. sometimes I was used as their dress up doll.. but i was lucky to have them.”
young-mi, who had been quiet while eating, perks up.
“soooo… does that mean ji-sung is lucky too?”
you laugh softly, reaching to smooth down ji-sung’s soft hair.
“oh, he’s very lucky. he has three big sisters who love him just as much.”
yeong-ja grins, puffing out her chest proudly.
“of course! we have to protect him.”
dae-ho chuckles. “but you know, ji-sung won’t have to be all ‘tough guy’ when he grows up. he can talk about his feelings, he can be gentle, and he never has to hide who he is. just like you girls.”
ma-ri nods enthusiastically.
“yeah! boys can have tea parties too.”
dae-ho smirks, wiping some mashed potatoes off of ji-sung’s cheek.
“that’s right. and i love tea parties. i think we should have one this weekend.”
young-mi gasps.
“yes! i’ll set everything up!”
as the girls excitedly plan their next tea party, you smile, watching the way dae-ho interacts with them so effortlessly, so full of love.
he looks up and catches your gaze, his expression softening.
“you know this but,” you say, playing with your fork. “i grew up as an only child. having a big family like this is so new to me… but i love it so much.”
dae-ho reaches over, squeezing your hand gently.
“me too.”
ji-sung coos from his high chair, and as if on cue, young-mi wipes his mouth in the exact same way you do. yeong-ja and ma-ri continue chatting animatedly, and dae-h realizes—this is what happiness looks like.
se-mi x you
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parenting styles:
you and se-mi are the same in many ways.
both soft, loving, and full of humor.
your home is always warm, filled with laughter and gentle affection.
you both vowed from the moment you adopted lee-an that she would always know love, always feel safe, and always have a family to rely on.
you encourage her curiosity, letting her explore and learn at her own pace, always there to cheer her on with open arms.
how many kids?:
just one, lee-an.
she came into your lives when she was only three months old, after se-mi’s close friend (lee-an's mom) passed away.
you and se-mi took her in without hesitation, knowing you would give her the life her mother would have wanted.
what does lee-an look like, whats her personality?:
she looks just like her biological mother.
dark hair, bright almond-shaped eyes, and the sweetest dimples that make her smile absolutely contagious.
lee-an is the happiest baby.
she is always smiling, always giggling, and always ready to charm everyone around her.
fearless in the best way, always eager to explore and try new things.
she loves food too.
if there’s something to eat, she’s interested.
you and se-mi sit on the floor, watching as lee-an clutches the couch with her tiny fingers, her little feet wobbling as she shifts her weight.
at this point, she is ten months old. she is soon to be walking.
“she’s thinking about it,”
se-mi whispers, her hand lightly resting on your knee.
you nod, smiling.
“she’s been cruising along the furniture for weeks. maybe today’s the day.”
lee-an glances between the two of you, her dimpled cheeks rising as she gives you a toothy grin.
then, her attention shifts to se-mi, who is holding an apple in her hand.
“ooh,” se-mi coos, wiggling the fruit playfully.
“do you want this, baby!?”
lee-an’s eyes go wide, her excitement bubbling over as she lets out a happy squeal.
then, without thinking, she lets go of the couch.
your breath catches as her chubby legs take their first shaky steps forward, one foot, then another, her arms outstretched for balance.
“that’s it, baby!” you cheer.
“keep going, lee-an!” se-mi encourages, her voice full of pride.
lee-an giggles, her steps uneven but determined.
she stumbles a little, but she doesn’t fall. the girl's baby eyes stay locked on the apple, her motivation clear.
step by step, she makes her way toward se-mi’s lap.
by the time she finally reaches her, she plops down with a victorious huff, grabbing onto se-mi’s knee.
se-mi laughs, running a hand through lee-an’s soft hair.
“you did it, sweetheart!”
you lean in, pressing a kiss to her round cheek.
“so proud of you, baby.”
lee-an giggles loudly, her tiny hands reaching for the apple. se-mi hands it to her, and she immediately takes a messy bite, her whole face lighting up.
you and se-mi exchange a glance, both of you filled with overwhelming love.
“our little girl is walking,” se-mi murmurs.
you smile, wrapping an arm around her.
“and she’s only just getting started.”
park gyeong-seok x you
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parenting styles:
gyeong-seok naturally leans into more traditional parenting.
he assumes that parents always know best and sometimes struggles to admit when he’s wrong.
he has a strong sense of responsibility and believes in structure, discipline, and respect.
you, on the other hand, follow newer, more loving methods.
you believe in understanding emotions, validating feelings, and talking through issues rather than just enforcing rules.
despite the 12 year difference between the couple, you and gyeong-seok both balance each other out.
gyeong-seok is learning to be more flexible, and you sometimes let him take the lead when it’s needed.
what matters most is that your home is always full of love.
how many kids?:
you came into the relationship with hana, your seven year old daughter, when you met gyeong-seok during the games.
gyeong-seok had na-yeon, his three-year-old daughter from a past relationship.
when your families merged, the two girls became inseparable.
it was like they had always been sisters.
what do your daughters look like?:
hana looks exactly like you.
same features, same expressions, same smile.
na-yeon, on the other hand, takes after her biological mother, but as she grows, she picks up so many of your mannerisms that people often assume she’s biologically yours.
what are their personalities?:
hana, despite resembling you in looks, starts adopting gyeong-seok’s sense of responsibility and protectiveness.
she is always watching out for na-yeon, making sure she’s safe and taken care of. sometimes she’s a little too protective, but it comes from love.
na-yeon is full of energy and warmth.
she adores her family and has picked up your habit of always checking in on people.
she asks, “are you okay?” even over the smallest things.
if one of them gets scolded for something unsafe, the other one is immediately upset, standing by her sister’s side against you and gyeong-seok.
the house is quiet, save for the soft hum of the shower running in the bathroom. gyeong-seok glances at the clock...bedtime.
he sighs, rubbing his face before turning to the two girls sitting on the couch, clearly fighting off sleep.
“alright, time for bed,”
he announces, standing up.
hana groans.
“but—”
“no buts,” gyeong-seok says, scooping na-yeon into his arms. she immediately clings to him, resting her head against his shoulder.
“you’ll thank me in the morning.”
hana sighs dramatically but follows, rubbing her eyes as they head upstairs.
the girls’ shared room is warm and cozy, decorated in soft pink and sage green tones. their beds sit on opposite sides of the room, identical in design but decorated with their own personal touches.
hana’s with her stuffed animals lined up neatly, na-yeon’s with her favorite bunny plush tucked under the blanket.
gently, gyeong-seok places na-yeon in her bed, tucking the blanket up to her chin before turning to do the same for hana.
he brushes her hair back, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead.
“goodnight,” he murmurs.
hana mumbles a tired response, already half-asleep.
before leaving, he remembers na-yeon’s medicine.
he heads to the kitchen, grabs the small bottle, and returns...only to find that na-yeon is no longer in her bed.
instead, she has climbed into hana’s, curling up right beside her sister.
gyeong-seok raises an eyebrow, walking over to the bed. hana hasn’t stirred, still deep in sleep, while na-yeon blinks up at him sleepily.
“why aren’t you in your bed?” he asks, kneeling down.
na-yeon shifts, hugging her bunny plush close before whispering,
“safe.”
gyeong-seok’s chest tightens.
usually, he’d remind na-yeon to sleep in her own bed, to give hana space.
hana doesn’t seem to mind...her arm is loosely wrapped around na-yeon, holding her close even in sleep.
with a small smile, gyeong-seok smooths na-yeon’s hair.
“alright. just for tonight.”
na-yeon hums in contentment, her eyes slipping shut.
leaning against the doorway, you watch the scene unfold, a soft smile on your lips.
gyeong-seok catches your eye, shaking his head fondly before standing up and walking toward you.
“you’re soft,” you tease in a whisper.
he exhales, running a hand through his hair.
“what can i do? they’ve got me wrapped around their fingers.”
you press a kiss to his shoulder, warmth blooming in your chest as you both watch your daughters sleep.
cho sang-woo x you
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parenting styles:
sang-woo is laid-back but firm when it comes to discipline.
he expects responsibility and effort from the kids, but he never raises his voice.
he believes in teaching them rather than punishing them.
you, being seventeen years younger than sangwoo, have all the energy in the world for your kids.
you’re the one running to every sports event, helping with every school project, and making sure they have the most fun childhood possible.
together, you and sang-woo balance each other out. while he’s the rational, calm parent.
you bring warmth, excitement, and emotional support.
how many kids?:
the both of you have twins!
eun-ho is the boy. younger by one hour.
eun-ji is the girl. older by one hour.
what does eun-ho and eun-ji look like? what are their personalities?:
both twins resemble you more than sang-woo.
however, eun-ho has distinct features that remind everyone of his paternal grandmother.
eun-ji is the spitting image of you, often mistaken for your younger self in old photos.
both kids are extremely smart.
eun-ho is more logical and precise, while eun-ji is clever and adaptive.
eun-ho is more english and history smart.
eun-ji is more math and science smart.
they inherited their kindness from their grandmother, who loves them deeply.
eun-ho is quieter and more reserved, while eun-ji is bold and quick-thinking.
despite their differences, they are inseparable and always help each other out.
the kitchen table is covered with notebooks, pencils, and scattered worksheets.
the twins sit across from each other, identical expressions of frustration on their faces.
“ugh,” eun-ji groans, dropping her pencil.
“i don’t get it.”
the eleven year olds huff, with eun-ho pushing his glasses up his nose.
“me neither. this is the hardest question ever.”
sang-woo, who had just finished reviewing some work, looks over and leans in.
“let me see.”
eun-ji immediately slides her worksheet over.
“this one. it makes no sense.”
eun-ho nods.
“we tried everything, but it’s just not clicking.”
sang-woo studies the problem for a moment before explaining it in a way that makes sense.
clear, concise, and just challenging enough for them to figure it out on their own.
he guides them through it, asking the right questions, making them think.
after a few moments, eun-ji’s eyes widen.
“wait… wait, i get it!”
eun-ho’s fingers fly across the paper, scribbling down numbers.
“i got the answer! is this right?”
sang-woo smiles subtly.
“let’s see.” he checks the work, then nods. “perfect.”
both twins light up before suddenly launching themselves at sang-woo, hugging him tightly.
“you’re the smartest, dad!” eun-ji says, squeezing him.
“seriously, how do you know everything?” eun-ho adds, looking up at him in admiration.
sang-woo chuckles, rubbing their backs.
“i don’t know everything,” he humbly replies, “but I do know this.”
you, watching from the doorway, smile at the sight. seeing your kids adore sang-woo, seeing him soak in their love despite his usual reserved nature, makes your heart swell.
“you’re such a nerd,” you tease, walking over and pressing a kiss to his cheek.
sang-woo smirks.
“and yet, you married me.”
the twins groan playfully at the affection, but they’re still beaming as they return to their homework, feeling accomplished..
namgyu x you
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parenting styles:
namgyu is a free-range parent.
he doesn’t believe in too much discipline and prefers to let seo-hoo explore the world on his own terms.
whenever seo-hoo asks for something, namgyu’s immediate response is, “ask your mom,” because he doesn’t like making final decisions.
he fully trusts you to be the responsible one.
despite his laid-back approach, he is incredibly loving and present in seo-hoo’s life, always ready to play, teach, and encourage him.
you, on the other hand, provide the structure, making sure seo-hoo grows up responsible while still being able to enjoy his free-spirited nature.
how many kids?:
just one, seo-hoo.
the energetic, mischievous six-year-old son namgyu and you have who is the light of both your lives.
what does seo-hoo look like? what is his personality?:
he looks just like you, from his eyes to his facial expressions.
the only trait he got from namgyu physically is the way he smiles.
a wide, bright grin that makes it impossible to stay mad at him.
he is all of namgyu’s energy bottled into a tiny body.
seo-hoo is always moving, always curious, and never stays in one place for too long.
honestly, you might want to get your son checked for hyperactive ADHD.
he loves playing sports, especially soccer, because it’s something he shares with namgyu.
sea-hoo is naturally confident, not afraid to try new things, and sometimes takes risks he probably shouldn’t.
you arrive home from work, pushing the front door open only to hear soft murmurs coming from the living room.
“okay, okay, stay still, buddy,”
namgyu’s voice says gently.
curious, you step inside and see your six-year-old son, seo-hoo, sitting on the couch with his leg propped up on a pillow.
namgyu is kneeling in front of him, his brows furrowed in deep concentration as he carefully dabs alcohol on a small scrape on seo-hoo’s knee.
seo-hoo winces.
“owww, it stings!”
namgyu blows on the wound immediately.
“i know, little man, but it’ll be over soon. just gotta get all the bad stuff out, then i’ll put the coolest spiderman bandaid on it.”
seo-hoo pouts, still wiggling his foot.
“promise?”
namgyu grins.
“i swear on all the ice cream in the fridge.”
you lean against the doorway, watching as namgyu applies the bandaid with more care than you’ve ever seen him use for anything else.
he gently pats seo-hoo’s leg, making sure the bandaid sticks properly before sitting back.
“all done. see? you survived.”
seo-hoo examines the blue and red bandaid like it’s a badge of honor.
“do i look cool?”
namgyu laughs.
“so cool. i bet all your friends are gonna ask where you got it.”
finally stepping forward, you clear your throat, making both of them look up.
“what happened?”
namgyu rubs the back of his neck sheepishly.
“uh… we were playing soccer outside, and he went for this huge kick..”
“it was awesome, mom,” seo-hoo chimes in.
“like boom! but then I fell.”
you sigh, shaking your head, but there’s no real frustration behind it.
“you okay now, baby?”
seo-hoo nods, proudly pointing at his bandaid.
“dad fixed me.”
you glance at namgyu, who shrugs, trying to play it cool, but there’s warmth in his eyes. even though he always jokes about not being the ‘responsible’ parent, you see it—the way he pays attention, the way he takes care of your son in the most genuine ways.
you walk over, pressing a kiss to seo-hoo’s head before leaning down to kiss namgyu’s cheek.
“you did good.”
namgyu huffs a laugh.
“don’t sound so surprised.”
you roll your eyes, but when you see the small, proud smile on his lips as he watches seo-hoo bounce excitedly on the couch, your heart swells.
he might not always think of himself as the responsible parent, but you know the truth... he’s the most caring dad in the world.
the salesman x you
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parenting styles:
the salesman is always busy with work, rarely home during the day,
he makes sure his family has everything they need.
he contributes 100% financially, ensuring that you and the kids live comfortably.
you, on the other hand, handle the everyday parenting, making sure your children grow up to be kind, humble, and well-grounded despite their wealth.
the salesman is more of an enigma to the kids.
present in their lives, but not always physically there.
when he is, though, he makes sure they feel loved.
how many kids?:
three in total.
ho-joon is the oldest son, being sixteen years old.
jae-hoon is the middle son, being twelve years old .
ji-woo is the youngest, being the only girl, only ten years old.
what does ho-joon, jae-hoon, and ji-woo look like? what are their personalities?
all three kids take after their father.
the salesman’s genes are just that strong.
sharp, defined features, dark hair, and the same quiet, intense eyes.
they all inherited his reserved nature.
none of them are loud or overly expressive, but they carry themselves with quiet confidence.
ho-joon is naturally more responsible, often looking out for his younger siblings.
jae-hoon prefers to do his own thing, not overly attached to his family but still respects and loves them.
ji-woo is the softest, the most reserved, and the most attached to you, preferring your presence over anyone else's.
it is a quiet afternoon when ho-joon, jae-hoon, and ji-woo were walking home together after school, the late sun casting warm light over the streets.
as they strolled past a familiar row of shops, ho-joon suddenly noticed a familiar figure walking into a pastry shop.
he stopped in his tracks.
“dad?” he mumbled, narrowing his eyes at the man in the sleek black suit disappearing into the storefront.
jae-hoon followed his gaze.
“huh? guess he’s not working right now.”
without hesitation, ho-joon took the lead, holding the door open for his younger siblings as they all stepped inside.
the scent of freshly baked pastries filled the air, and there, standing by the counter, was their father, scanning the selection of treats.
when he turned and saw his three children standing before him, a rare, genuine smile spread across his face.
“ah,” the salesman hummed, amused.
“i wasn’t expecting to see you all here? I'm guessing you guys were walking home from school.”
ji-woo’s small hand gripped ho-joon’s sleeve as she stayed close, peeking up at her father with big, quiet eyes.
ho-joon crossed his arms.
“we caught you sneaking around.”
jae-hoon smirked.
“are you on a secret mission, dad?”
the salesman chuckled, shaking his head.
“something like that.” he turned to the worker behind the counter.
“let’s get them whatever they want.”
ji-woo, who had been clinging to her older brother, suddenly brightened.
“really?”
he gave her a soft nod, and the kids wasted no time picking out their favorite pastries.
once they were settled at a corner table, the salesman took a seat with them, hands folded neatly on the table.
“so,” ho-joon started, taking a bite of his treat, “what do you actually do for work?”
jae-hoon leaned forward.
“yeah. we never really asked you or mom before.”
the salesman smirked, tilting his head slightly.
“it’s classified.”
ho-joon huffed.
“figures.”
ji-woo, swinging her legs under the chair, looked up at him with innocent curiosity.
“but you take care of us?”
his expression softened.
“of course.” he reached out, ruffling her hair.
“everything i do is to make sure you’re all comfortable and happy.”
the kids exchanged glances. they weren’t stupid...they knew whatever their father did wasn’t normal.
at the same time, they never had to worry about anything.
they had a nice home, good education, get whatever they want, and have a life many people could only dream of.
“we know,” ho-joon finally said, leaning back in his chair.
“and we appreciate it.”
the salesman smiled again, something rare and genuine.
“i love you all. you know that, right?”
ji-woo immediately nodded.
“i know, dad.”
jae-hoon smirked.
“you could say it more often, though.”
ho-joon nudged him.
“shut up, he’s trying.”
the salesman let out a small chuckle, shaking his head.
as they finished their pastries, he checked the time before standing.
“come on. i’ll make sure you all get home safely,” he said, adjusting his suit jacket.
they walked together, the salesman taking slow strides beside them.
he wasn’t home often, but moments that were quiet, and personal with his children.. were what kept him going.
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happy valentine's day <3 I hope you enjoyed :)
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HARD LAUNCH
pairing: caitlin clark x fem!reader
synopsis: caitlin finally reveals her relationship with you
WARNINGS: none i think
you can find the request here and here!
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caitlin and you had been together since your freshman year at iowa. however you guys kept a secret from pretty much everyone except your teammates and family. you were ready to tell the world you were in love with caitlin clark. but she wasn’t ready yet and you were okay with it.
as caitlin’s skill and popularity grew dating speculations started to come to the surface. but they weren’t about you. they were about her and one of the men’s basketball players. connor.
you knew caitlin would never ever try anything with him. but he was always so persistent. he was always seen with caitlin. like he planted the pictures of them. caitlin always reassured you that there was nothing going on with him despiste the pictures being put out by the media.
as time went on connor had graduated from iowa and the speculation came to a halt. however there were still some diehard fans of caitlin and connor. but you never let it get to you.
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cut to present time, which was valentine’s day during the offseason after caitlin’s rookie year. you guys had planned to hangout at home that day. but caitlin’s had gone out quickly for some groceries since she was making dinner for you two.
while you were at your shared apartment a new photo came out of caitlin. but it wasn’t just caitlin. it was a picture of connor giving caitlin a rose. and boy did the fans eat that up. the speculation immediately started up again.
you thought the worst of it. was caitlin ashamed of you? no that couldn’t be right? you were just going to wait for her to get home. and once she got home you started asking questions.
“caitlin what is this?” you say showing her the photo that was captured. she sighed as she took your phone from your hands. “he just came up to me and bombarded me with rose and i didn’t know what to do.” she said in a rush. you just stared at the floor.
“look i’ll fix this.” she said as she pulled out her phone.
you stared at her in confusion. not knowing what she was doing, you were about to peak and look at her phone when you got a notification on yours drawing the attention away from caitlin’s. the notification read ‘caitlinclark22 tagged you in a story’.
“cait what did you do?” you asked as you opened up the notification and saw her story.
it was picture that you had taken the day before. you were kissing caitlin’s cheek while she had a cheesy grin on her face. she had captioned the photo with ‘thankful to spend another valentine’s day with my love’.
your eyes welled up with tears and you finally loin up from your phone to see caitlin smiling at you. “are you sure you’re okay with that?” you asked immediately. “it’s about time the world knows how lucky i am.” she said as she pulled you into a kiss.
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you and caitlin had put your phones on dnd for the rest of the night not wanting to be interrupted.
but little did you two know the uproar that caitlin just caused. the whole internet was going insane at the hard launch that caitlin’s just did. there were so many people making edits and tagging you in all of them.
people started reposting old pictures and saying how obvious it was but no one noticed because of connor. the whole basketball community was going crazy.
but you two paid no mind to it.
just being happy in each other’s presence.
that was the best valentines gift you could ever ask for.
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A/N: i hope i did this request justice!! send in more cc requests pls
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sweetestberryofthebunch · 3 days ago
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Ultra Violet - Devil Wears Prada AU (Agatha Harkness x Reader)
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When you struggle to find your footing at your new job at renowned Fashion Magazine Runway, a secret Guardian angel decides to help you out. Your mysterious fashionable gifts seem to catch even your stone cold, stern boss's eye. You can’t help but wonder if maybe Agatha Harkness knows more than she lets on.
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Content/Warnings: The Devil Wears Prada!AU, CEO!Agatha x Assistant!Reader and the power dynamics that come with that, No pronouns or gendered terms used for R
✨Happy Valentine‘s Day my little loves! Get yourself a sweet cup of coco, a heart shaped treat and enjoy some all inclusive CEO!Agatha fluff!✨
Your new job at Runway was both the best and worst decision you had made your entire life.
Pay was better than the small tabloid you‘d written for until now, their reputation in the industry was insurmountable, and the office had a portafilter espresso machine. All your friends were especially jealous of that one. You’d landed a well paying position at one of the most prestigious fashion magazines in the world.
But that was also the problem. The Fashion. And, if you really boiled it down, your snobby, ruthless, obsessed with shallowness boss.
Agatha Harkness, head and face of the company. An icon of the scene, a trailblazer in the industry (at least that was what your coworkers told you.) Stoic, opinionated, and most of all, impossible to please.
Jen made sure to let you know about that. She had been Second Assistant before you got hired, but now she was promoted to First Assistant and you filled the new position.
She had explained the hierarchy to you in hushed whispers over morning coffee one day, while Mrs Harkness door had been shut and all you could hear were muffled voices arguing behind it.
Jen and your desks were in the hallway just outside, left and right to Harknesses door like two obedient guard dogs. You wondered if that was how she saw you, if she paid enough mind to her assistants for that at all.
It was only your fifth day working at Runway, and your To Do List was nothing but overwhelming. Meanwhile, Mrs Harkness barely spared you a glance, dropping her coat on your desk in the morning without a word, without even a glance, expecting things to be done and never returning a single gesture of gratitude. And everyone, including Jen, just jumped at her bid and word, like she was Queen of the world. It was … a lot.
„Who needs two Assistants anyway?“, you murmured with a chuckle as the meeting seemed to heat up, only to be met by a panicked stare from Jen.
„Don’t ever question Agatha Harknesses choices!“, she‘d tutted, and she looked like she had more to say. But she was interrupted by the door to the hallway where your desks were situated swinging open.
Lillia Calderu, head of the Runway Archives a few floors below dropped a thick binder of fabric samples onto your desk. Strips of dyed denim, all shades of purple so close to each other, you could barely tell a difference. If you didn’t know better, you would’ve laughed.
„What are you two whispering about?“, Lilia asked loudly, only to be met by both you and Jen shushing her sharply.
The voices behind the door to Mrs Harknesses raised in volume, and Lilia swallowed hard.
„I see“, she immediately switched to a whisper tone. „Vidal?“, she asked Jen, who nodded. They shared a serious look, flinching at the yelling.
You bit your lip, glancing from Jen to Lilia. The older woman took a deep breath, leaning against your desk, a hand on her hip.
„Rio wasn’t happy with the placement of her interview in the June Issue“, Jen explained, „I‘ve been getting angry calls from her secretary for days. Now Vidal showed up in person without making an appointment. Had to push back Calvin Klein, they were not happy.“
„What a glorious first week“, Calderu shook her head, giving you a sympathetic look. „Good Luck, Newbie“, she said, and then, her glance slowly dragged down your form, taking in your large green sweater and simple black jeans and sneakers. Her eyes widened, and as she looked back at Jen, she visibly shuddered, „You’re going to need it.“
„What, is something wrong with how I look?“, you gasped, loud enough to get another sharp shush from the other two.
You looked over at Jen, who just shook her head, raising her shoulders in a small shrug. „To be honest, we’ve all been wondering how you got this position in the first place. You‘re not exactly Runway material.“
„Or sidewalk material for that matter“, Lilia added, and Jen clutched her pearls dramatically, trying to stifle her laughter.
„You‘re not wrong, Calderu.“
You shot Jen a hurt look, ready to defend yourself. You were Second Assistant, most of your work happened on the phone, who cared if you wore Armani or not? After all, you had studied Journalism, not Fashion! And you were more than capable of showing professionalism in your profession!
But before you could give the two women a piece of your mind, the door flew open, and a dark haired woman in a suit strutted past you, flipping her hair over her shoulder.
„Admit it Agatha!“, she snarled, glaring back into the office over her shoulder, „This had nothing to do with the collection and everything with your own stubbornness!“
The woman, Vidal, turned around on her heels, dark hair whipping over her shoulder. As she turned, her eyes focused on you, and she froze in her tracks.
„Oh“, a dangerous little smirk formed on her lips. „You‘re new. Clearly.“
She took a step closer, Lilia moving out of her way as she did. Dark eyes watched your every movement like a lynx stalking its prey, and you suddenly felt incredibly exposed, even behind your desk. When she noticed you shudder, Vidal grinned, exposing her teeth.
„They really let anyone work here these days.“, raising her voice loud enough that it echoed through the hallway, she added „Who let the little barista in?“
To your horror, both Jen and Lilia just shrugged, not saying a word in your defense. Stupid, shallow Fashion industry.
Rio Vidal leaned over your desk, dangerously close to your face. She placed one hand on either side of you, practically caging you into your seat. Her voice was low as she smirked down at you, teeth exposed. „Aggie is going to eat you alive, little mouse. Better run while you can.“
„Rio!“, Mrs Harkness' voice rang from her office, a sharp cut through the air.
All four of you whipped your heads around, even Rio, finding the woman leaning against her office door, arms crossed, legs perfectly accentuated by a fitted culotte, a matching blazer draped over her shoulders, silk scarf loose around her neck. Her brow was creased, and sharp, ice cold eyes stared Rio down like a hawk. „Our meeting is over, Vidal. Get your ass out of my office. And“, her jaw tensed, eyes flitting over to you for less than a second. „Don’t touch my stuff.“
There was a slight frown on her face and you wanted nothing more than to sink into the ground and fall through all nine floors of the building.
But still, Rio listened. With a scoff, the dark haired woman pushed herself off your desk, brushing past Lilia as she made her way towards the door.
„I‘m so sorry!“, Jen started babbling the moment the elevator doors closed and swallowed Vidal up, „She stopped for us, we did not-“
„Silence, Kale.“ Agatha didn’t even bother to look at her. Instead, her cold eyes closed in on Lilia. „Have your coffee break elsewhere, Calderu. There is no reason for you to linger around up here. And you, pet.“, her head whipped around, ice cold stare piercing right through you.
„Starting Monday, I want to see initiative. It’s time to take this Job seriously.“
Just like Rio had done just minutes before, Harkness leaned over your desk, glaring you down as she invaded your space. You leaned backwards into your chair, resisting the urge to flinch away. Blue eyes wander down your front, lingering over your exposed throat for just a moment longer. „And no more green at the office.“
Just as fast as she had leaned in, she was gone again, leaving your heart beating out of your chest, hands curled around the arm rests of your chair so tight, your knuckles turned white.
Agatha was already halfway back to her office. „Accompany Calderu back to her office, pet. I don’t want to see you when I leave. And next week, you either show up dressed like you want this, or don’t bother showing up at all.“
You weren’t ever going to admit it to anyone, especially Jen, but that night you crawled into the back of your uber with tears in your eyes. Fuck your stupid boss and her stupid standards and your stupid coworkers who only cared about appearances! Your work was hard, and ungrateful, and no one seemed to care that you did every little task, every small favour that wasn’t in your job description at all, and you did them all marvelously. But still, no one had your back because you wore converse instead of Louis Vuittons. Not even in front of your boss and her infamous ex wife, known for always somehow ending up closer to Agatha than the Runway CEO would like. Even then, in front of two of the most powerful women in the business, no one felt the need to stick up for you.
When you stepped out onto the sidewalk in front of your home, your uber gave you a worried look, and it only made you cry harder.
However, someone seemed to have your back.
As you walked up the stairs to your front door, you noticed a single package. A white box, even adorned with a lilac bow on top of it. And, when you crouched down to inspect the mystery package further, it had your name written on it at the top.
No tape or even a stamp, just a single gift box with a bow, looking like someone had snatched it away from under a Christmas tree. It wasn’t Christmas though, and it wasn’t your birthday either. It was a regular Friday, only tainted by the tears you‘d just spilled over your stupid job.
When you opened the box, carefully pulling at the lilac ribbon, your confusion didn’t let off either. In fact, you were even more lost with the contents.
A pair of black slacks, the fabric smooth and organic. No polyester in sight, this was high quality fabric. When you held them up, something fell out of the left pocket.
A card, a lapel pin attached to it. Fine, polished silver wrapping around a single, sparkling amethyst.
On the backside was a note, written in a cursive so filigrane that at first, you thought it must be printed.
No more jeans. Time to dress for the job you got.
You glanced up, but the street was empty, no cars other than resident vehicles parked under the flickering street lights. Whoever had dropped off this mystery gift had not stuck around. You swallowed, taking the box and bringing it inside. Maybe there was hope for you.
The gifts didn’t stop there. On Monday, you sat down at your desk, wearing your nice, new slacks and a slightly less washed out sweater today, you found another little box, the same white cardboard, the same ribbon. This one was way smaller though, small enough that Jen didn’t seem to notice from across the room as you unwrapped a brand new, sleek watch. The wrist band was incredibly light and slick, the watch itself small but neat, and the pointers were adorned with the tiniest little diamonds, tainted a bright blue if you held them up to the light. Underneath the watch was a note again. Neat cursive.
Meeting with Dior in 10, not 20. Wear the watch.
You bit the inside of your cheek, but before you could think about it, Jen hung up her current phone call, stress written all over her face.
„Dior called, they are coming in-“
„10, not 20“, you gave her a firm nod, „Don’t worry, I‘ll meet them and take notes for Harkness, you do the evaluation with Lilia.“
As you got out of your seat, you slung the new watch around your wrist. It sat perfectly. Jen gave you a confused but appreciative once over.
„Okay“, she said, „See you in 30.“
On Wednesday, you rushed in from driving Agatha’s son to soccer practice to find the hallway empty. Jennifer must have gotten stuck in a meeting. However, that wasn’t what caught your interest. As you put your laptop down, you noticed another box, this one sitting right in the seat of your chair. It was bigger than the others, and as you pulled the lid off, you were met with a bubble wrap. Whatever was in here, it was packaged like something incredibly precious. You bit your own tongue, anticipation bubbling up inside you. And then you unwrapped it.
A leather jacket. A little scuffed, worn in at the elbows. Definitely vintage, worn before. The arms were studded by silver rings, from the shoulders down to the cuffs. It was gorgeous, and vaguely familiar.
Behind you, you heard the clinking of porcelain, and then a sharp curse. When you spun around, Jen was already halfway across the room towards you, ignoring the fact she‘d spilled fresh coffee all over her desk.
„Where did you get that?“, she asked, panic in her voice. You clutched the jacket a little tighter.
„I found it here. Must be a gift.“
Jen came to a halt right in front of your desk, both hands immediately diving into the box on your seat.
„Hey!“, you nudged her away with your hip, but Jen‘s stance was firm, „Stop that!“
“Absolutely not!“, the first assistant just replied, „As per usual, you have no idea what any of this is about!“
„Then you should tell me, as first assistant and all!“, you shot back, and Jen let out a deep sigh.
„1998. Agatha Harkness gets photographed by paparazzi leaving Rio Vidal‘s mansion. The jacket she wore started a trend that didn‘t settle until denim took over in the 2000s.“ She gave you a long, serious glare. „You are holding that jacket.“
Before you could process what she just told you, and what any of that meant, your coworker already dove back into the box. At the bottom was a folded piece of cardboard, just off white and high quality. There was a set of simple, silver cuff buttons attached to it. Jen snatched the note out before you even had a chance to grab it.
„You polish up nice. Pair with a dress shirt.“ She read out loud, gasping.
„No signature? I can’t believe this! There is no way this left the archive without Mrs Harknesses permission.“
You reached for the note, but Jen took a step backwards, holding it out of your reach. Damn her and her high louis vuittons.
Her eyes closed in on you, pointing an accusatory finger at you. „This is why you‘ve been looking good! Someone is playing dress up with you! Do you have a secret admirer in the archives?“
„I don’t know who these are from!“, you told her truthfully, holding the leather jacket close to your chest. You still weren’t 100% sure she wasn’t just going to tear it from you.
„But … Someone‘s been helping me. Lilia has been a lot kinder since I changed the way I dress, even you shared your salad with me the other day!“
Jen creased her brow at that, glancing from the note in her hand to your face and back.
„I guess there hasn’t been any complaints from downstairs either. Whoever sends you stuff does so fair and square.“ She huffed, nose wrinkling, then shrugged, finally handing you the note. Soft, high quality paper, like artists used for Aquarelle painting. The same neat cursive as the other one.
Jen watched you and shook her head. „Whoever is sending you these is right though. You need a button up with this. And some good shoes.“
As if your secret angel had heard her, the next day, you found a bag with the Lauren Ralph Lauren logo printed on it under your desk. Inside was a shoe box. A pair of sleek black ankle boots, shiny, real leather, a minimal heel to give you just a little bit of extra height, but small enough to keep the shoe androgynous and cool. This time, there was no extra goodie attached to the note, however, when you turned it in your hand, a sour, citrusy scent found your nose. The paper was doused in perfume. This time, when you read the note, a smile slowly but surely crept up onto your features.
Looking good. Now show them exactly who you are, pet.
You licked your lips in excitement, glancing up from your desk. Mrs Harkness office door was closed, her way of letting you know she wanted no disturbances right now.
However, you could hear that one Lorna Wu song playing behind the door, the smooth sound of a record player unmistakable. You were starting to get an idea of who might be behind your sudden gift shower.
By Friday, you had an almost entirely revamped closet, held in shades of violet, plum and indigo. Today, you wore a flowy, long sleeved shirt made out of what you were pretty sure was pure dyed silk, the amethyst earrings and a matching bracelet, the slacks that had started all of this. You looked stylish, young, professional. You looked like you weren't a second assistant, but editor of Runway, and you carried yourself through the hall like it too, dropping the leather jacket on your chair as you passed your desk. Jen looked up from her laptop when you came passed, giving you an impressed nod.
„I‘m gonna be honest, I didn’t think you had it in you.“
You let out a little snort, leaning against her desk. „Thanks Jen, you look great today too.“ She always did, of course. Jen had this game figured out like no other. No matter how much Mrs Harkness had to complain about her work ethic or her shitty handwriting or the coffee Jen bought her being just a little too sweet, not even the Wicked Witch of Runway could criticise Jennifer's style. But, if you were quite honest, you started to feel like you were holding up pretty well yourself. This morning when you‘d dropped off a new collection for the Archive, Lilia had pulled you into a tight hug, before introducing you to one of the photographers. She‘d never done anything of the sorts before. When you walked down the hallway, a binder or a bag of clothes or Agatha‘s lunch order in your hand, people greeted you, some even stepped out of the way now.
„So“, you flipped open your notebook, glancing at your To Do List for the day. „What does the afternoon look like for us?“
„I‘m dropping Nicky off at Alice‘s for his guitar practice.“ She explained, „And on the way back I‘ll stop by Gucci to pick up some samples. Agatha has calls until four, and expects her afternoon latte immediately after. Until then, you’re on phone duty.“ Jen gave you a small smile, and you dared to see pride on her face. „Nothing you can’t handle, superstar.“
That afternoon, you knocked at your bosses door no less than two minutes after she‘d finished her last call. You had a tray with her drink and a salmon cream cheese bagel, the mug still steaming as you peaked into the door.
„Coffee’s ready!“, you announced, ready to put the tray down and disappear again.
However, to your surprise, Agatha told you to come inside. You closed the door behind you, putting her order down on her desk before stepping away, feeling oddly exposed in the middle of the room like that.
You’d barely seen her all week, she was always either on the go but in a conference. But yesterday, as she had brushed past your desk, phone in hand as she’d once again yelled at Vidal about … something, you imagined that for the splinter of a second, she‘d winked at you in passing.
Now, Agatha‘s eyes dragged down your form, and for the first time this week, she genuinely smiled. Taking a sip of her latte, she gave you a satisfied nod.
„You may not look like a barista anymore, but I swear this stuff has been better since you started to do the coffee run.“
You caught your lower lip between your teeth. „Thank you, Mrs Harkness.“
Then, as you turned to leave, Agatha called out to you again.
„Wait up, pet.“
You froze, glancing over your shoulder back at her. There was an unreadable glimmer in her eyes, tainted lips curled into a small smirk. „Add whatever you like to drink to the order tomorrow. Use my card.“
You couldn’t help but gasp, smile so wide you quickly had to turn away, before she could see. This was entirely new. Coffee run meant a drink for Agatha, sometimes one for Lilia. Never for the assistants. Well, until now. „Thank you, Mrs Harkness.“
„Call me Agatha.“
„Of course, Agatha.“ Her name rolled off your tongue surprisingly easy, like it had always belonged there. You bit back a grin, feeling your stomach tighten. Her undivided attention felt like opiates in your system, made you feel like you were floating on clouds above the world. Like you wanted nothing else, ever again. It was dizzying.
„Come over here“, Agatha’s voice brought you back to reality. It was calm, and she nodded towards her desk, cluttered with notebooks, concept art and prior issues of the magazine. Every night before you left, you made sure to organise it, but over the course of just one day, Agatha always managed to restore the chaos.
Right now, she was getting off her seat, putting down her cup. To your surprise, she had foregone stockings today, bare skin under her deep purple, tight pencil skirt. The matching blazer was draped over the back of her chair, sleeves of her white shirt pushed up to her elbows. It was unusually casual, uncharacteristically human. It was intimate.
Your stomach did a little flip, stepping forward to stand in front of her desk as she had ordered. The quiet obedience gained you a satisfied little nod.
„You’ve been cleaning up quite well, pet.“
If you thought about it, you didn’t mind the pet name at all.
Praise from Agatha was a rare treat, if you believed Jen, it was near impossible. You played with the rings adorning your fingers, glancing down at the tips of your polished, shiny black boots.
Agatha paced around her desk in a slow circle, until she was standing right behind you. „Everything I’ve heard about you has been nothing but positive.“
Goosebumps rose on your skin. „Thank you, Mrs Harkness.“
She tutted. „I told you to call me Agatha.“
A warm hand grazed your hip, and you exhaled sharply at the touch. „And here I thought you were good at taking orders.“ She glanced at you over your shoulder, a mocking pout on her lips.
Her fingers curled around the silky fabric of your shirt for a mere moment before letting go again.
„Turn around.“ You spun around to face her without missing a beat.
Agatha‘s eyes dragged over your blouse, along your shoulders, your collarbones exposed by the silky fabric, dipping lower for just a moment. Your breath hitched.
She took a step forward, into your space. Instinctively, you took a step back. The air got sucked out of your lungs when you felt the desk press into the back of your legs. You were now caged in between Agatha‘s presence in front of you and her desk behind you.
Your boss seemed unbothered, her hand reaching out, running over the neatly folded collar of your shirt. You’d added the lapel pin to it, the silver reflecting in the blue of her eyes. You swallowed, and her glance focused on the movement of your throat.
„Gorgeous“, she murmured, and you weren’t sure what exactly she meant. You imagined you saw her lick her painted lips, but you weren’t sure. Either way, goosebumps tickled your arms, your chest, all over your skin.
Agatha’s index finger and thumb take your collar between them, silky, deep purple fabric running through her hold. You felt her gently tug on the fabric and your heart skipped a beat. The only thing you wanted was for her to touch your skin instead.
But then she spoke, and it took every fibre of your being to concentrate on her words.
„Ultra Violet, the Pantone Color of the Year in 2018“, her lips pursed into a dangerous, thin smile, „Do you know why that is?“
She didn’t wait for an answer. Instead, she took another step closer. You swallowed hard, halfway sitting on her desk now, knees sliding apart automatically as she stepped between them. You didn’t stop her, just held still as she invaded your space. It was like there was electricity flimmering through the air.
“George Hobeika Fall 2017 Couture showcase. He comes to me with a collection of deep oranges and reds. Orange for fall? How original. I send him a note telling him to shove his off the rack bullshit back to where he must be hiding that visionary spirit he claims to have. The color of the paper?“ Her brows raised, blue eyes unreadable as she scanned your face expectantly.
„Ultra Violet“, you guessed, and the pleased curl of her lips has your heart almost beating out of your chest.
„Exactly“, she murmured, so close that you felt her breath on your face. „Ultra Violet. The colour of the standout dress of the show, the colour you saw on every Magazines front page for a full year after.“ She chuckled, tugging on your collar just the smallest bit. The upper button came undone. You didn’t stop her.
Agatha’s voice dropped. „I send Kale to buy office supplies once and the entire fashion industry bends over backwards for me.“
Her fingers let go of your blouse. Instead, her thumb hooked underneath your chin, tilting your head upwards. There was no escape to her intense eye contact now. Her voice was low, amused. She practically purred at you.
„And look at you, wearing my color, seven years later.“
She took another step towards you. Her hips pushed against yours now, and your hands found the surface of her desk behind you, pushing yourself upwards as she pinned you against it. Her body was warm against you, even through layers of expensive satin and velvet. It was only now that you noticed your blouse matched the colour of her skirt, of her blazer. Her rings were adorned with the same amethysts that dangled off your ears.
All the little gifts on your desk, every single item in your new, professional closet, they all had one thing in common. Ultra Violet. The colour of the Woman herself. Every single thing that made Jen green with envy or Lilia whistle impressed, they weren’t just gifts from a secret admirer who wanted to help you. They were territorial markings. They were hers. You were hers, visible to everyone’s eyes.
Blue eyes twinkled down at you in approval, the realisation written all over your face.
„My colour, all over you“, Agatha purred, her thumb dragging along your jaw, up towards your cheekbone, and then slowly towards your slightly parted lips. Her touch was gentle and you stopped breathing at the feeling, trying hard not to lean into the touch. But then, her hand found your hair, fingers curling into it, pulling you closer. Her other hand slipped around your waist, palm pressed firmly against your lower back. A familiar scent found your nostrils, sour and citrusy.
She was so close, you felt every single one of her words on your lips.
„You wear it so well.“
That was when the knot inside you snapped. All restraints, every last ounce of professionalism flew right out the window. Your eyes fell shut. It took barely a slight nudge of your chin to close the gap between you. Finally, your lips were on hers.
Agatha was firm against you. The sweetness of Charlotte Tilbury matte lipstick met your tongue, her painted lips creamy and soft against you. She kissed you with vigour, her hand firm on your lower back as she pushed you flush against her. She leaned forward, pushing you onto her desk with strong arms. Your shirt slipped off one shoulder and you let out a surprised squeal. Agatha took the opportunity and slipped her tongue between your lips. The faint bitterness of Espresso hit your tastebuds, her tongue dancing around you with the confidence of a leading dance partner.
Your hands found her shoulders as your back hit the surface of her desk, pulling her down with you. Holding onto her tightly as she stood between your legs, she kept you in place exactly where she wanted you with the hand in your hair.
A little moan escaped your lips, devoured immediately by her mouth against yours, and her teeth grazed over your swollen bottom lip.
Suddenly, the penetrant sound of a new notification cut through the air. On the other end of the desk, Agatha‘s phone lit up, vibrating once.
A part of you wanted to grab the damn thing and throw it out the window into the night, but you also wanted to keep your job. Now more than ever, actually.
So, as Agatha pulled away, adjusting her blazer as she did, you pulled your shirt back in place as well. But not with a frustrated little sigh, sitting up on her desk as she gave you a warning look with raised brows.
While you were still catching your breath, Agatha stepped around her desk casually, reaching for her phone before turning to the skyline behind her desk, New York City gleaming back at her in shades of Neon and Steel blue. The bright Purple Runway sign from above your building tainted the entire street in a faint violet light. Her mark was everywhere.
Agatha‘s brow creased as she typed into her phone.
„Before you go home, make a dinner reservation for two at the French Place at the Boulevard. 9 pm sharp. Message Nicky‘s babysitter to let her know I‘ll be late.“, she said matter of factly, and you scrambled for your notepad to write down everything she told you. Even your notepad was purple. How had you never noticed that until now?
„And remember to pick up your suit for Vidal‘s Gala before Saturday. You’re going to need a fitting.“ You tried to ignore the way your heart leaped in your chest. Your first event as her assistant, and she was taking you and only you!
“Oh, and Y/N,“ Your name on her lips was new, and it was exciting. You felt your chest flutter at the sound.
Agatha turned back around to look at you, the city lights illuminating her form. Her lipstick had smudged the slightest bit, but it did not ruin the image of perfection she was. If anything, it just made your stomach burn even hotter. Her eyes found yours and there was a twinkle in them, lips curled into a subtle smirk.
“You have Dinner at the French place on Boulevard at 9. There‘s an outfit waiting for you in the Archive.“
A knowing smirk tugged at your lips, raising a brow at her. „I must polish up nice to wear archived items.“
Agatha tutted, bright eyes twinkling. „You have been.“
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narcissistshandler · 1 day ago
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Hello, can you do Vinny Hong X Male Reader,where the reader is much bigger than Vinny (around 8 inches) and after Vinny is very cocky with the reader, he fucks Vinny hard as a form of punishment. (With multiple orgasms, overstimulation, belly bulge and dumbfication). Please! It's very difficult to find Windbreaker X male reader.
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𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗛
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pairing. vinny hong x male reader
warnings. top!amab reader, bottom!vinny, anal sex, spit used as lube, dumbification, degradation + praise kink, slightly dubious consent, overstimulation, belly bulge, outdoor sex, slight size difference, size queen!vinny, reader and vinny are both mean, takes place right after vinny leaves Hummingbird
a/n. That's me. The person who disappears for months and reappears with 2k of smut. This almost became feminization with an crazy obsessive reader, but I managed to get myself back on track. I hope you like it and as usual: not proofread
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Vinny was a difficult person. Unsurprisingly, even when calm on the surface, he always seemed to be one second away from snapping and exploding. Being around him was easy if you were smart and patient, until he opened his mouth, and then it became a challenge.
His angry tone was familiar to you, his heterochromatic eyes burning with a fury capable of causing mass destruction. “Can you just fuck off? Leave me alone, I've said everything I needed to say to you. To any of you.”
Something in you responded to his sharp, stone-cutting voice; knowing he was trying to put distance between you, acting like your relationship didn't matter. As if he hadn't slept in your arms countless times, as if you didn't know him inside out. This pissed you off. You wouldn’t let him push you away, not the way he did with everyone else.
You step closer to him, the good few inches you had over Vinny making him have to lift his chin to look at you. The fire doesn't fade from his eyes, the hardness in his rigid lips. He looks like he's getting ready for a fight if the way he straightens his spine and clenches his fists is anything to go by.
“Why don't you take a deep breath and calm down? Hold that tongue of yours before it causes you any more trouble,” you advise gently. Vinny was so handsome, especially with the anger there, intensifying the red of his left iris. You reach a hand up to reach his face, but before you can make contact, Vinny swats it away.
You bite back your anger with a hard smile. He was such a hypocrite like that. Coming to you when he needed it, crawling on the floor for you to give him what he needed. Then turning the cold shoulder to you when your importance was gone.
“Why are you still here?”
“Vinny.”
“Go. Away.”
Your patience running out, you reach for him again, this time struggling when he tries to push your hand away again, you grab his face. Your fingers feel even bigger on his face. It's hard to contain the urge to just squeeze your fingers and crush his cheeks, to watch the anger turn into something more as he realizes he can't fight you if you took this seriously. You are tempted to do so.
“Why does everything always have to be so hard with you?” You sigh. “Always asking to be put in your place.”
“You're so full of yourself. I don't need you and I certainly don't need anyone to remind me of 'my place'.”
“Really?” You question, ignoring the venom dripping in his words, the insinuation. “Then turn around and drop your pants.” After a moment, you add, only to see the fire burn in his eyes, “And apologize.”
Vinny makes a sound somewhere between a laugh and a scoff, his voice thick with anger:
“No.”
And that's it. Your limit with this pretty, angry boy who acted like a cornered wild animal whenever anyone got too close. You were tired of dealing with Vinny's smart mouth and his ability to push away everyone who cared about him. With his attempts to affect you.
Well, he had managed to.
You bring your hand back to you, but before Vinny's expression can relax into victory, you reach for his shoulders and spin him around. Vinny doesn't have time to react before his face scrapes against the hard wall and your fingers gripped his red hair, pulling, not trying to pretend to care.
He grunts at the sting of the tug and tries to turn away, an elbow shooting back; it's a futile struggle. It's easy to use his height and strength against him, easy to remind him of how you could maneuver him around without difficulty. He would soon remember his place too.
“Pants, Vinny.”
He answers you with a swear. You unceremoniously pull down his pants along with his underwear, the fabric is unable to resist, exposing Vinny's thin, pale ass cheeks and long legs to the cold air outside.
Vinny tenses, seeming to realize you weren't joking about your intentions. He stumbles over his words before he can speak.
“You can't seriously be planning— we're outside, idiot!”
“I'd shut up if I were you then. You don't want to get caught drooling with a dick up your ass, do you?”
“I'm not messing around. Let me go, or I'll beat the crap out of you.”
You pull his hair, hoping the pain will silence him.
“Do I need to fuck you into a dumb bitch? Is that what's going to shut you up? I'm not fucking with you either Vinny, so you better shut the fuck up if you know what's best.” It's a threat.
“You think this is going to make me ask you to stay? I don't need y- oh!” Yeah, oh, you mentally scoff, pushing two of your fingers into Vinny's ass.
They're covered in spit, which isn't very slippery, but will have to do when the two of you are in his backyard, too far from the lube hidden in the bedroom. There is no preliminaries, there is no possibility of correct and careful preparation now, but this was supposed to be a lesson after all and you wanted it to hurt a little.
It's quick work to stretch his tight hole with your fingers, sloppy too. Shoving them in and out, scissoring them, twisting them as you tried to convince him to relax. “Let me in, I'm going to fuck you so good, Vin. Like the hungry slut we both know you are.” Vinny is also saying something in response still loud, still talkative, still proud, still a brat — for now. “Forget everything else, it's just you and me. Let me in.”
He's proud, even with his hole clenching your fingers, hungry despite the pain.
The words die on Vinny's tongue as the fat head of your cock nudges his puckered entrance. You press forward, the muscles tighten and tense, but you only use more force, trying to convince his body to accept the intrusion. “Hngh- [name], you're gonna break me in half bastard.”
You laugh, huffing hot air onto his sweaty skin, the metal of your belt burning against his ass. “You’d love that.”
Improvised lubrication certainly isn't enough to soothe the burning and straining of having his insides stretched. Vinny's legs tremble, so tense they must hurt. You push and push and push, forcing his body to accept you. “Come on, Vinny. You know you want this, you're so eager to get your ass filled you can barely breathe. Breathe. Or even that you can't do?”
The fingers tangled in the red strands pull harder, causing Vinny's head to snap back. Being taller than him, you have the perfect view of his tense expression as his ass swallows your cock. He grits his teeth, and a little saliva shines on his lips, his fingers tap against the wall, searching for an anchor; the muscles widening around your girth, turning red. You gather all your control not to slam into him at once.
Fingers in his hair you leans in, kissing him, it's an uncomfortable position and your wrist and neck immediately protest, but it's worth it when your tongue finds Vinny's soft lips and you taste his saliva. It's a messy kiss, more you licking the warm inside of Vinny's mouth and swallowing the sounds he makes than anything else. You pull away with a bite of Vinny’s lip, liking how red they turn and he blinks at you, having kept his eyes open the entire time. They’re glassy, glistening with a haze of pleasure; he bites his bottom lip the same way you did and whimpers as his poor hole twitches, fighting against penetration.
On normal days, fucking Vinny was already a tight fit with your size no matter the amount of lube. Vinny always complained, not really enjoying the whole preparation, but he became equally irritable when his body fought the intrusion and the whole thing became a tug of war — you pushing, his hole resisting and him getting more and more breathless with the struggle. He was a size queen though, every time just wanting to be filled as quickly as possible, begging for the stretch that only your big dick could give him. Now you would give it to him, treat him like the whore he was.
His eyes scream, but he can't do anything but grunt and whimper and gasp through the pain. Good. Very good. “A brainless little fuckdoll fit only to be used, that's all you are, you brat, so when I tell you to shut up — you shut up. You're not in a place to argue with me. Let's see if you learn after this.”
He claws at the wall, hips tense in your hand trembling with every wide inch that slides inside. “[Name],” he tries, sounding like he can barely breathe, cursing you under his breath that you reward by thrusting harder. He chokes, the pressure seeming to push into his lungs. “I need— you bast— I need a minute.”
“Still making demands? Am I being too nice?”
This time, he seems to consider his words, his eyes watering: “You're so big... fuuuck— I feel like I'm going to pass out... p-please...”
Despite this, his cock hangs pathetically between his legs, completely hard and dripping like a girl. The pain does that for him, the mix of fullness and stiffness that your thick cock opening him causes.
Vinny's cheeks are flushed, embarrassed but also irritated by his body's reaction. That aside, he still doesn't do much to push you away; his strength fades under the oppressive sensation of his walls being stretched. You knew him well, talk aside, pride aside, Vinny just wanted to be put in his place, pushed beyond his limit, fucked until his hole was swollen and aching and gaping open, unable to ride his bicycle for the next few days without remembering you inside him.
“I won't stop even if you pass out, you can take this dick, you always do. So keep breathing and spread your legs wider. A little wider, come on. That's it, good, good boy.”
On the other side of the gate you can hear people coming and going normally, footsteps, voices and then, Vinny looking like he's about to hit the ground if not for you holding him, obeys. He takes a deep breath, parting his full, seductive lips and his obscenely stretched hole relaxes, little by little.
When you reach the bottom, the spit barely remains there, raw flesh against raw flesh, a hot friction that borders on discomfort for both of you, his eyes roll back in his skull and his cock spurts untouched, his ass squeezing you tightly. He's completely full, there's not a single inch of his hole that you haven't taken and you know it's too much for him, taking all of that and all at once. Looking from above you can slightly see the swelling that wasn't there before in Vinny's stomach. You were so deep, clawing at all his insides to make yourself fit, deep enough to be seen. Your hips stutter at the sight, still completely inside him.
Damn. You wanted to break him in half.
Vinny's hand reaches down to his stomach, fingers spreading over where you can see your cock pushing through his insides. He pants now, like a dog and more liquid escapes his cock, if you didn't know better you could say he was pissing, the pressure of penetration pushing even his sensitive bladder.
“See how much easier it is when you just shut up and listen to me? You need to learn your place, and then it's: legs open when I want, ass always ready, with that mouth of yours quiet. I'll let you know when I want you to speak or think.”
Vinny makes a pathetic sound in response, something between a grunt and an agreement, his hole convulsing around you, the pants around his ankles filthy with his own cum. His cock won't stop gushing, like a broken faucet. He shakes and shakes without stopping; hard, well-worked muscles rigid like they would be after cycling a marathon.
“Now I'm going to start fucking you, okay? I don't care if you want to be loud, let everyone know how much you like being fucked good.” You roll your hips, trying to ease the harsh grip around your cock. Vinny is scorching hot inside and it seems impossible to pull back. But you'll make it work. “But if you're not going to beg or moan, I recommend you keep quiet or I'll pound that filthy little hole of yours until I really break you.”
No response; you pull his hair once more.
“Hey, Vinny. Do you understand me or have I already fucked you stupid?”
His mouth opens and closes, without producing a sound. He seems to have left his own body for a few seconds before blinking, tears falling down his flushed cheeks to mix with the saliva that was dripping from his mouth. “Uhm? Y-yeah.”
Leaving his head resting against your shoulder, your hand releases the soft red strands and moves down between his legs to reach his cock. Vinny makes the cutest sound then when you press the sensitive head with your thumb. “Do you like it when I call you a stupid slut? You're so wet, no better than a common whore, ready to be fucked by anyone.” Vinny mumbles something in response, his words jumbled into something that ends in a gasp. “But you're not just any slut, are you love? You're just mine. Only I can fuck that tight hole.”
You doubt he's still following the conversation, not the way he is, despite the tremors and sensitivity, pushing his hips back, grinding himself on your rock hard cock, loving being filled to the point where he could barely breathe. He was well trained after all.
“That's it then my pretty fucktoy. All you need is a fat cock to calm that bad mood of yours, I know, love, don't worry, we'll get it out of your system. Poor little dumb, grumpy slut you're.”
You would fuck him good. Get all the stupid ideas of pushing you away out of his head. You weren't going anywhere and when you were done, he would be your Vinny once more, clinging to you, confessing that he is scared and asking you not to leave him alone. Just a few more orgasms and you would get him there.
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ramp-it-up · 3 days ago
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Peach VII
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Peach VI | Peach VIII
Summary: Steven Grant Rogers is a mob boss trying to get clean. It’s definitely because he’s in love. With you. He's got you on his turf in NYC. Do you leave there single or a married woman?
Pairing: Art Dealer/Artist/Philanthopist (Mob Boss) Steve Rogers x Reader (Peach)
A/N: I have all of the words and none of the confidence. Oh I hope you like it. It may not be everyone's cup of tea. This is part one of the Valentine's weekend bundle. I hope you like it. Let me know my LOVEs! ❤️
This fic is connected to the Bucky Barnes Knock You Down AU, and DIRECTLY AFTER the events in Peach VI. Your interaction keeps me writing, so let me know if you like it by commenting and reblogging.
Warnings: 18+ Only, Minors DNI. SMUT. Read at your own risk. Steve Rogers is rich, bitches!, the big one bling, the event! stripping, pole dancing, lap dancing, sloppy blow job, is this Subby!Steve? woman on top, nipple play (m receiving), size kink, definite breeding kink, raw p in v, a lil bit of cum play. Family feeeelings, Bucky being Bucky, Steve being a simp, jealous bitches, almost catching a case at a gala.
Not Beta'd. All errors my own.
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“If you ask me, I’m ready…”
“Is that what you want?” Steve said as his hands gripped your waist.
You couldn't look away from his eyes which were deeply searching yours.
When you moved your hand to his chest, his heart thudded through the muscle and the bone to your fingertips.
You nodded and marveled at how far you both had come in such a short amount of time.
You were sure.
“I’m not going back on what I said, Steve. If you ask me, I’m ready.”
Steve couldn’t believe his luck.
“How much is that promise worth to you, Peach? Because when I make a promise, I keep it.”
His beautiful deep velvet voice had you swooning in his arms. 
“Everything. It’s worth everything, Steve.”
It was unthinkable what you were feeling. But it was oh so right.
Steve’s look was so serious for a moment and then he kissed you again. He flipped you over, torso pinning yours down, abs between your legs. You whined with need as he kissed you, tenderly, his fingers tracing your face.
Then he pulled away.
“Get dressed, Peach.”
“What?
“Get dressed. Pack up. You’re checking out of the hotel.'
You looked at him and cocked your eyebrow.
“Oh. Am I?”
Steve chuckled at your sass. It was so cute. Then he pulled you close and whispered in your ear.
“Yes. You are. Remember I said that I was going to give you what you need, when you need it?”
You shivered at the way Steve handled you.
“Yes, Mr. Rogers.”
“Well, I need you to trust me. And I need to ask you a question."
“Understood.”
Steve kneeled at the side of the bed, those eyes focused on you. He looked like a little boy.
And then he asked you a very grown up question.
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The elevator doors slid open to reveal the corridor to Steve’s penthouse at the top of the Rebirth building. There were two doors on the entire hallway, both mirroring each other. 
Steve walked beside you to one of the entrances, his hand resting lightly at the small of your back, a touch both casual and possessive. 
Your mouth dropped open when the door opened on floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Manhattan skyline. 
The view went on forever.
"Jesus, Steve. This is… Beautiful!"
Your eyes shone as you turned in a circle to take in the room.
"Wait until you see the rest."
You were wandering now, your fingertips trailing over the sleek countertops, the rich leather of his couch, and the curated artwork lining the walls. Everything about the space was sophisticated, masculine, Steve.
You wondered how you could lend your touch.
Steve had gone into another room, his bedroom, you imagined, to put your things down. He came up behind you as you stared out of the window, wrapping his arms around you from behind. He kissed your neck as you leaned your head back on his chest.
“This place is… it’s amazing, Steve. I can’t believe we just did that.”
“More amazing now that you’re here. And you better believe it.”
“I have something for you…a wedding gift”
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box, bringing it in front of you. 
The diamonds on your hand glittered and caught your eye as you reached to touch what was inside. It was a necklace with double diamond solitaires, one cushion cut and one pear shaped, nestled side by side on a thin, gleaming chain.
A moi et toi design.
To match your ring.
You blinked up at him, craning your neck to look him in the eye. He pecked you on the lips.
“Steve…”
He reached out, and plucked the necklace from the box. His fingers brushed the nape of your neck as he draped it around you.
“Moi et toi,” he murmured near your ear. “Me and you.”
You swallowed, your fingers rising to touch the stones on your skin as you gazed out on the city. 
“It’s beautiful.”
“Two stones side by side; one strengthens the other.” 
His thumb brushed over your collarbone, tracing the edge of the necklace. 
“That’s what we are. It’s what you do for me. Make me want to be a better man.”
You exhaled, your lips parting slightly as you turned around in his arms.
“Steve. You are a good man. You’re just doing things in a slightly unconventional way. You’re talking to the queen of unconventional. Remember where we met?”
There you were, being adorable again. The way you’d fought him up until this week made Steve stand in disbelief at how accepting you were of him. And how easily you’d run off with him to Connecticut tonight to become his wife. 
It was crazy, but it was so right.
“I do. I seem to recall meeting you in heaven, because all I remember thinking is ‘who is this angel?’”  
You rolled your eyes and laughed.
“You’ve been hanging around Bucky too long.”
Steve chuckled, tilting your chin up with a knuckle. He was happy.
“You’re right. But anyway, the necklace is for tomorrow, I mean the Gala tonight. Something to remind you that no matter who else is in the room... you’re my wife."
You swallowed at the octave drop in Steve’s voice and he traced your throat with his thumb as you did it. Steve gathered you to him, pressing his lips to your neck, his breath hot against your skin as he whispered into your ear.
“Come with me, there’s something else I want to show you. " 
He grabbed your hand and led you down a hallway. 
You followed until he stopped and turned to you with a mischievous grin. Then, he opened the door behind his back and backed in so he could watch your face.
Curious, you followed him inside. 
Then you froze. 
It was a good sized space. Mirrors lined one entire wall, reflecting the soft glow of LED track lighting. You stepped out on the wood floor and realized that it was made from premium materials.
But what really caught your attention was the sleek, stainless-steel pole standing tall in the center of the room. You turned slowly, meeting Steve's expectant gaze. 
"You have a dance studio?" 
"You have a dance studio," he corrected. 
"I arranged for it to be started while we were in Hilton Head and it was just finished yesterday. I wanted you to have a place to move. To feel free while you’re in Brooklyn."
You went to the pole and grabbed it and leaned out, checking it. It was sturdy and conditioned. You twirled a little and came to rest, the pole between the ass cheeks of your leggings. 
Steve’s look became hungry, and his cock jumped in his sweats. If he was thinking of sleep earlier, he was wide awake now. 
And some parts of him were more awake than others. 
“So… you had a dance studio built, for me, while we were in Hilton Head? Me, a woman who was threatening your life?”
The way you smiled at him made Steve’s heart flutter. He nodded and came close and tried to kiss you, but you twirled away from him to the other side of the pole. He flashed you a smile and your butterflies started up again.
“It was right after you threatened to shoot my balls off. I knew you had it bad.”
Steve sighed as if he was nostalgic for your death threats. You laughed as Steve grabbed for you again.
You scooted away from him.
“Don’t touch, Mr. Rogers,” you admonished as your finger wagged in front of those lips. 
Then you pointed, and Steve followed your hand as if mesmerized. He was the one who had it bad.
“Why don’t you sit down so I can test this thing out? Haven’t had a proper dance workout all week.”
Steve nodded and went to sit down on the chaise lounge in the corner of the room.
You stepped forward, and your pulse quickened as you held Steve’s gaze. He leaned back against the back of the chaise, arms crossed over his broad chest, and his t-shirt straining across his shoulders, biceps, and chest.
His blue eyes were focused with an intensity that sent a shiver through your body.
"Music?" you prompted. 
Steve smirked and tapped his phone. A pulsating beat filled the room, the bass vibrating beneath your feet, and causing your hips to sway. You didn’t have your heels and you were in loungewear, but one of those things was to your advantage.
You grabbed the hem of your sweatshirt, teasing a glimpse of your skin as you swayed to the music.
Steve’s eyes darkened and his breath visibly slowed.
You took your time, dragging the cotton up your body as you shimmied, baring the skin of your stomach, then your bra, then your collarbones as your head was hidden for half a second.
You winked when you emerged and you moved closer as you leaned over him and placed your garment on the lounge next to him.
Steve didn’t move. Didn’t blink. But his jaw clenched, and you didn’t miss the way his fingers flexed at his sides.
Then, you turned around, hooking your thumbs in the waistband of your leggings and looked over your shoulder to find him staring at your ass and licking his lips. Steve looked up at you, his blue eyes burning now as you smirked at him and peeled the black material down to reveal your flesh, in black lace, bent fully at the waist. 
Steve’s hands twitched for want of reaching out. He exhaled sharply, restraint hanging by a thread.
You straightened up slowly, twerking and slapping your own ass, holding a cheek so that he could see the lace-clothed split of you. You shot him a saucy wink as you stepped out of your clothing, pushing it aside with the tip of your toe before slowly running your hands down your body. 
You brought your hands up to your face, sliding them down your neck to your chest, then your sides, letting your fingers skim over your ribs, down your stomach, then back up, skirting along your bra and pulling your nipples through the fabric. 
Steve made a low sound in his throat, his control cracking.
It was just as he decided to reach out to touch you that you walked toward the pole on tip toes, the only way you knew how to do it. 
“No touching unless I give permission. That’s the rule in Peach’s Parlor.”
Steve cocked his head, grinning now.
“Peach’s Parlor? So you like it? You taking ownership of the place?”
He was proud that you seemed pleased. You smiled back at him in response, exhaling and letting the rhythm take you.
You started with a slow walk around the pole, each step deliberate, your hips swaying just enough to raise the temperature of his blood degree by degree. 
His smile dropped and his jaw tightened, but he didn’t move, his restraint evident in every rigid line of his body as his eyes followed your every move
You reached up, gripping the pole above your head, then lifted yourself effortlessly, letting momentum carry you into a slow spin. The world blurred for a moment, the mirrors reflecting your every movement as you let your legs extend, toes pointed, body fluid. 
The way you moved was unhurried, deliberate, and so alluring. Steve sighed and bent his head to the side, taking you in. Then he bit his lip, remembering how you felt earlier. You felt so fucking good, your sweet, hot pussy pulsing around him.
He was putting the cart before the horse, but he wanted to be your baby daddy so bad. He head was in the clouds as you hooked one leg around the pole, arching your back as you slid downward in a controlled descent, your body moving with the music, sensual and confident. 
The way your muscles flexed and relaxed, the roll of your hips was mesmerizingly beautiful. You were performing your art for Steve, moving for his pleasure. 
But you were in control. 
And it made Steve remember that this is what it was that made him fall for you in the first place. Damn, he wanted you, and even though you were only steps away, it was driving him crazy. 
When you reached the floor, you dropped to your knees, your thighs spread, fingers skimming down your skin as you stared at him.
Steve rubbed his hands on his pants to ease the itch of his fingers wanting to grasp you.
You stood and grabbed the pole once more, swinging around in another smooth, effortless climb. You wrapped your legs around the metal, suspended for a moment, before twisting into an elegant descent, your body brushing against the pole in a way that made Steve’s balls ache.
When you landed, you moved toward him on tiptoe again, all legs and glistening body, hips swaying, eyes locked onto his.
Steve only moved to put his hands on the back of the lounge, but other than that he was still.
In a graceful move, you straddled him carefully, knees on either side of his slim hips. You were close enough for him to feel your warmth, but were barely touching him. The heat coming from your core made him feral and his eyes were drawn downward to the source.
You felt a tremendous power, so you reached for his chin and tilted it up so he could look into your eyes. 
Steve almost got lost there, but when you whispered, “Good boy,” he forgot how to breathe.
He didn't know he liked that, but the fact that you'd guessed it made you even more perfect for him. 
He covered a whimper by clearing his throat, causing a secret smile to grace your lips as you slowly rolled your hips and arched your back, your tits barely grazing his chest. 
Steve's eyes were everywhere, watching everything, especially your nipples, which were so hard and beautiful through the lace.
He felt like if he could just to suck them for a minute, everything in the world would be alright.
A minute each. 
Maybe an hour.
Steve's breath was hot against your skin, but he still hadn’t touched you. His grip on the chaise tightened, his control hanging by a thread.
You ran your fingers down your body before leaning backward and grazing his thighs and it was just enough to plan out the pattern of his skeet along your skin.
He was sure, with practice, that he could spell out his name.
In one fluid movement, you turned around, pressing your back to his chest, and, lightly, so lightly, too lightly, ground against his rigid cock with slow, deliberate precision.
Steve felt delirious and close to expiring.
“Fuck, Peach… You trying to kill me?” Steve murmured, his voice low and rough. “We just got married.”
Married!
You looked over your shoulder at him and moved your lips close to his, smiling as you saw the muscles in his corded neck tense.  You leaned in, your lips hovering near his ear.
“You're so good for me Stevie… Such a good... big... boy.”
You twerked the last three words in his lap, causing him to exhale sharply and his hands to twitch. You arched, rolling your body against his again. 
And then.
Finally, finally, you let yourself sink into his lap, pressing fully against his cock. He could feel your moist pussy lips through layers of fabric.
And that’s when Steve’s restraint snapped.
His hands shot to your waist, gripping hard, his fingers digging into your skin. You leaned back and his lips found your shoulder, his breath uneven.
You smirked and turned around, dragging your nails lightly down his chest, feeling his heartbeat hammer beneath your touch.
Steve crashed his mouth to yours, swallowing your laughter in a kiss that was deep and desperate. His hands roamed your body, tracing lace, his need evident in every touch.
“My sweet Peach. Mrs. Rogers,” he growled against your skin, voice thick with hunger.
You reached up to run your fingers through his hair, tugging just enough to make his head tilt back.
“Yesss. Say Heyyyy, Mrs. Rogers…,” you teased.
One hand clasped his throat, squeezing his Adam's apple lightly as his blue eyes shone from his slitted lids. Steve's cock pulsed in his pants, then he took a ragged breath before he spoke.
“Heyyyyyy. Mrs. Rogers...”
You rolled your hips against his impressive bulge as Steve’s baritone rumbled in your ear. As you reached for the hem of his shirt, he kissed you, grabbing the collar to take it off.
You looked at Steve appreciatively as you bent and licked one erect nipple, then wrapped your lips around the tiny button, pulling it into your mouth and eliciting a small groan from him.
You took your time, enjoying his sounds which got louder and louder.
"Such a good boy making those pretty sounds for me, Stevie."
You licked, sucked and savored him as you alternated from one pec to the other.
“Wanna always be good for you, Peach...” 
Steve gritted it out as you grabbed him by the hair, pulling him into a filthy, long, deep kiss. He grabbed for you and held on as your mouth plundered his.
Then you pulled away.
“I have a question, Mr. Rogers,” you unclasped your bra, then leaned forward and stuffed your nipple into his mouth, moaning as he looked up at you with those clear blue eyes and sucked enthusiastically.
“How is it you married me, and I hadn’t even sucked your cock yet?”
Steve pulled off your tight, wet nipple with a plop and chuckled. Then he got serious.
“Must be true love.”
You felt his cock pound between your legs and knew what had to happen. His fingernails scratched your thighs trying to hold on to you as you moved back to stand.
When he saw that you were going to kneel, he quickly moved a pillow from the chaise for you to settle in front of him. He then lifted his hips from the couch and pulled down his sweats and boxers in one move.
His erection sprung out and you licked your lips, ready to finally feel the smooth skin in your mouth.
"Touch yourself for me, Stevie."
Steve took himself in hand and started stroking from base to head, thumb swiping the drops of precum in passing. His burning gaze was on you but your eyes were glued to what was in his fist. 
“Fuck that’s hot… Wan’ taste you,” you were whining now, feeling deprived. 
“Whatever you want,” Steve whispered in a strained voice after looking into those big, beautiful eyes.  
You ran your fingers over his thick dick all the way down to the heavy, tight balls. 
“So pretty…” 
You kept eye contact as you leaned in and gave him a long, wet lick from balls to head. Your tongue rolled over the soft skin of the large mushroom cap, taking in the dewey drops leaking from it.
You licked down the hard shaft, until you reached the base and ran your tongue over his large sac.
You began sucking on his tip, tonguing underneath, and humming around his head, causing Steve to murmur, “Fffeels so fucking good, Peach.”
He was carding his fingers through your hair as he said it.
Inspired, you took him as far as you could, until your lips were stretched to the limit and tears coursed down your face. You inhaled the musky scent of him in the hair at the base of his cock and looked back up to watch his contracting abs and heaving chest, his open mouth and those mesmerizing eyes. 
This was a fucking beautiful man.
Steve’s big hands gathered your hair and held it, just tight enough to send a zing to your clit. 
“Peachhhhh, that mouth is so fucking good.”
Steve was in love with how you sucked him off. He rolled his hips and found out just how snug your throat really was. When you pulled off, tears were rolling down your face.
He wiped your tears away with his thumb. 
"Y' look so fucking pretty like this, Peach.”
The way you took him all when you deep throated him again sent the cum crawling up his balls. 
“Fuckfuckfuck. Shit.”
You pulled off and released him with a filthy plop, watching as he desperately squeezed his cock at the base, trying to stop the impending explosion.
He reached out for you with his other hand and you climbed up onto his lap as he marveled at your messy hair, your bouncing tits, and fucked out expression.
“You’re a fucking goddess. Wanna cum down your throat, Peach, but don’t swallow our kids. Need ‘em inside you.”
The tip of his cock nudged your entrance, and you reached down and grabbed it, perfecting its position as you sank down on it loving the feeling as he stretched you out again.
You both watched in fascination as your pussy engulfed him preceded by the juices from your wet pussy. Steve’s hands grabbed onto your hips, and you wanted him to bruise you, to have a mark on you from this for days. 
Your head lolled back as you glided down on your husband’s thick cock. He lifted you by your waist and alternated fucking you up and down his dick and thrusting into you, hitting angles he hadn't before.
His grunts and your moans were beautiful music.
“Please look at me, Peach.”
His tone was reverent and you couldn't help but obey. The sounds you two were making sent you right to the edge of a precipice.
“Oh… right…there… right fucking there!”
You keened as you scratched the skin on his shoulders and biceps. 
“Fucking me so good, Stevie…So righttt. N-need you to keep hitting it like that…give it to me just like that. All your cum. Inside me.”
He was hitting those bundles of nerves just right.
“You need it like that hunh? I'll give it to you until it drips out of you... Need it dripping down my gotdamn balls....”
And he proceeded to fuck up into you perfectly. Your hands moved from his shoulders to his hair and you leaned in for a filthy kiss.
He gripped your throat and carefully squeezed to control your airflow. Your eyes began to roll and your cunt clenched down on him. Hard.
"Ffuckk, " He had to grit his teeth to keep from cumming. "Need you to fucking cum, Peach....."
“I- I’m close Stevieeee. Ahhh. Give it. Gonna have all your babies….”
Your pussy started clenching around him.
“Holy FUCK!”
Steve picked you up and placed you on the chaise, pulling your legs over his shoulders as he drilled into you. He slid a hand between you and rubbed your clit in soul-destroying circles.
“Drain these fucking balls...shhhhhitttttt!"
You clutched him close as you felt his cock start and continue to spurt hot cum inside you. As he softened, he sat back on his heels and spread your legs to watch his cum drip out of you. He trailed two fingertips down your sensitive slit and pushed it back inside you, all the while a sly grin on his face.
He caught your eye. 
“Can’t waste a drop.”
“You are filthy slut, Mr. Rogers.”
He laughed. 
“Only for you, Mrs. Rogers.” 
Steve grabbed his t-shirt to clean you both up a bit. Next thing you knew, you were being carried out of the studio and through to his master bedroom 
It was daylight when you were lightly snoring in his arms and Steve was grinning wide, his wife in his arms.
The next afternoon, you sat in front of the vanity in Bucky’s penthouse as the hired glam team worked around you and your cousin. The stylist meticulously worked with your hair while the makeup artist added the final sweep of highlighter across her cheekbones.
The two of you had been getting ready together for years, first as teenagers sneaking into her mother’s closet, and now as women preparing for an extravagant event in a high-rise overlooking Manhattan. But this afternoon was different.
Her eyes met yours in the mirror. You had just her the rundown of the day before, complete with the news that you and Steve were married. She’d been quiet for a while, but now it seemed she was ready to talk again.
“You’re really happy, aren’t you?” she asked, her voice soft but certain.
You blinked, then exhaled.
“Yes I am.”
“You and Steve are perfect for each other. "
She leaned over and grabbed your hand, grinning at you.
"This isn’t a race. I’m never gonna be jealous of you, girl.”
You grinned back.
“I’m pissed that I wasn’t able to be there, though.”
You sighed. Your one regret.
“I know. But it was perfect. Just the two of us. We’ll have a party later on, though. And tonight, we’ll celebrate.”
You turned thoughtful.
“The way Steve loves me should terrify me. But it doesn’t.”
She studied you for a moment. 
“Because?”
“Because when I’m with him, it makes sense. The way he looks at me, the way he is with me—it doesn’t feel rushed. It just feels… right.”
“Then that’s all that matters.”
Your cousin smiled, tilting her head as the hairstylist and makeup artist switched and her hair was being fussed over. 
“I know you think that I feel some kind of way, but I know you girl. I was shocked, but not surprised..”
She laughed and you shook your head.
“Running off and getting married is so you. It’s so Steve too when you think about it.”
You took a sip of the mimosa that Bucky had brought in earlier. You thought what was about to happen for your cousin.
“Real talk. Bucky adores you, Cousin. And I know you. And I’m getting to know Bucky. This engagement and wedding are going to be events. Events, I say. You wouldn’t have it any other way. .You’re about to get some bling to match that jewelry you got on tonight in Vermont next week.” 
You two laughed together, the mood lighter now. 
“You’re right,” she replied. I’m secure. It will happen. And just at the right time for us. And no matter what, Peach. You are never gonna lose me as your biggest fan, no matter what.”
“I love you.”
“Love you too, cousin.”
You hugged each other so hard, the stylists had to touch you back up.
As you finished up, the sound of deep voices and approaching footsteps echoed from the hallway. The door opened, and Bucky stepped in first, his navy tuxedo perfectly tailored, his gaze immediately softening when he saw your cousin. 
“Damn Frumoasă,” he murmured, taking her in with slow appreciation. 
“You’re making it real hard for me to let you out of this apartment tonight.”
She shot him a look.
“Smooth, Barnes,” she smirked at him. “Nice suit.”
“What? This old thing?”
Bucky smirked back as he took her hand and led her out of the room.
You rolled your eyes at them because you had the feeling they were being freaky, you just couldn’t prove it.
Steve walked in, ensconced in an impressively tailored dark tux, his presence commanding as always, but the moment his eyes landed on you, something in him shifted. 
You were wearing a short gold sequined gown that showcased your legs, and you felt like a princess. 
Like a wife.
His usual air of control wavered for a fraction of a second, his gaze dragging over you like he was memorizing every inch.
You arched that adorable brow at him, tilting your head. 
“No comment?”
Steve exhaled, stepping closer, his voice rough around the edges. 
“You already know, Mrs. Rogers.”
Bucky chuckled, clapping Steve on the shoulder. 
“Think you broke him, Peach. Congratulations, Mrs. Rogers.”
You grinned, gave Bucky a hug and reached for your clutch. 
Steve reached out, his fingers grazing your wrist as he murmured, “Hold on.”
You frowned slightly, watching as Bucky guided your cousin toward the door, leaving just the two of you in the room. Steve reached into his pocket, pulling out another small black velvet box.
Your breath caught, your heart skipping for just a second.
He popped the top, revealing a pair of dazzling double diamond drop earrings, the perfect complement to the moi et toi necklace resting against your collarbone and the ring on your finger. All you could do was look at them and then blink up at him.
“Steve…”
He smirked, clearly enjoying your reaction. 
“Thought you should match.”
You shook your head and laughed.
“You’re ridiculous, you know that?”
Steve lifted an earring, stepping close to help fasten it in place and his touch lingered.
“You say that now,” he murmured and then moved to the other side, his lips just a breath away from your skin.
“But you love it.”
You turned into his arms and looked into his eyes.
“You know if you keep giving me gifts like this, you’re going to spoil me.”
His eyes darkened, and his hand came to rest on your hip, fingers pressing into the fabric of your dress. 
“That’s the plan,” he murmured, voice low, “Mrs. Rogers.”
Bucky cleared his throat from the doorway, breaking the moment. He was leaning against the frame, smirking. 
“Hate to interrupt, but Nico’s waiting. Unless you two want to skip the gala entirely.”
You rolled your eyes at the dark headed man and flipped him off.
"You're going to get enough of watching us like a drama."
"Never. You two are my favorite romcom."
Steve exhaled through his nose, the ghost of a smirk on his lips as he kissed your neck, producing a shiver. Then, lacing his fingers with yours, he led you toward the door.
The way the night was going seemed like a dream, arriving on Steve’s arm and watching the reactions. Some were surprised, but most just commented that you were such a handsome couple and gave congratulations.
Sharon was clearly not happy, but fuck that bitch.
Steve hadn’t given her, or anyone else that matter, a second glance.
When the music started, Steve danced with you to all the tempos, even the Salsa when that genre was played. You had a time, and then you two went to the bar to get refreshments.
Sharon chose that moment to show her ass. You barely had a sip of your amaretto sour before she started on her bullshit.
“Steve,” she purred, looking up at him under her lashes and placing her hand on his forearm. 
“I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever.”
Steve tactfully removed his arm from her grasp while the fingers on his other hand reached for you and rested low on your back, his thumb stroking a slow, deliberate circle against the sequined fabric of your gown.
“It’s been two days, Sharon,” he replied, his tone clipped. And annoyed.
Your cousin and Bucky moved closer, probably because she clocked what was going on.
Sharon ignored Steve’s tone and turned to you. 
“And you must be the entertainment. Nice dress. Is it easy to take off?”
The words sounded sweet as honey, but you heard the venom underneath. 
“I guess congratulations are in order? I hear you two ran off and got married. I guess that's a choice. It’s probably refreshing, going from someone like Peggy to someone like…Peaches..”
“It’s Peach,” you replied. 
The bitch was silent.
Sharon’s gaze flicked to your ring, then your jewelry, then down the length of your gown. 
“Although you do wear luxury well. Tell me, how does it feel knowing it’s all borrowed? That he’s probably going to dump you tomorrow. Get an annulment and leave your ass in the gutter strip club where he found you.”
You could feel the heat of Steve’s fury at your side, his body tensing like he was about to snap.
Your mouth opened to reply, but your cousin stepped up, anger rolling off of her body.
“You know what’s really refreshing, Sharon? Watching a woman who wants to fuck around with me and my family and find out.”
She lowered her voice.
“And like a cable, we jump hoes.”
The air around you shifted, and a few party-goers slowed their conversations to listen.
Bucky stepped forward as Sharon’s jaw twitched into a twisted smile. Bucky whispered in your cousin's ear. She glared at him and started taking off her jewelry, handing her earrings to him. Bucky shook his head and pulled her to the side while she gave him the business.
“Oh, I didn’t mean that in a negative way.” Sharon simpered. “It’s just the truth.”
Sharon looked between you and Steve.
“You are nothing but negative. You don’t have to worry about my marriage. Or your endowment anymore, Sharon.”
Steve spoke to her, his eyes blazing blue.
You smiled at your man, then took a slow step forward, closing the space between you, lowering your voice just enough that only Sharon, and Steve, could hear.
“Do you think calling me a stripper is an insult?” 
Your voice was strong and steady.
“I own what I do. I’m damn good at what I do. And you?” 
You looked her up and down, eyebrow deadly.
“You’re standing here, burning because even with your family ties, and your desperate little designer dress, the only woman Steve wants is me. He married me.”
You leaned in even closer.
“The difference between us? I don’t have to chase him. I just have to walk into a room.” 
You smiled at her sweetly.
“And he follows.”
The moment the words left your lips, Steve did exactly that. 
As he left her in her feelings,  Steve tossed a comment over his shoulder.
“You just got your ass handed to you in front of half the room,” he mused. 
“I’d cut my losses and walk away.”
One of the staffers turned up at that moment. 
“This way, Ms. Carter. I’ll be escorting you out.”
The four of you watched as she turned red and huffed and puffed on her way out of the door. After everyone around you went back to minding their own business, your cousin hugged you hard.
“I love you. That was perfection.”
You hugged her back. 
“Thank you, Boo.”
You released her as Bucky handed her earrings back and Steve looked at you with admiration in his eyes. 
“You handled that well.”
You smirked. “I know.”
Steve pulled you into his arms and kissed your forehead, not bothering to lower his voice when he said, “I’ll remind you how much I love that later.”
Your cousin groaned dramatically.
 “You two are disgustingly perfect for each other.”
Bucky grabbed a bottle of Moet from the table display.
“A toast. To Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rogers!”
Your husband looked at you with a smile. You don’t know what was coming your way as Steve's wife, but you knew it wouldn’t be boring.
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youcouldmakealife · 2 days ago
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Gabe/Stephen (Bryce/Jared); tell me about it, stud
Because I had to do ~something for Valentine's, and while there was plenty of romance in COTT if you looked (Holden Chase shutting up for twenty minutes is true romance), I figured it'd be a good day to feature the stars of the upcoming Kickstarter.
No Expectation of Returns doesn't really roll off the tongue, so I've dubbed them (and the Kickstarter project itself) The April Fools, because they were both born in April (April 25 and 27, 1991, for those curious). Stephen's lived two whole days without Gabe in his life. Gabe's happy with the tally of none.
Everybody knows Gabe's a sucker for Stephen. Very few realise just how mutual that is.
“Okay,” Gabe says, which is all Stephen needs to hear to give him his undivided attention.
Stephen had been rifling through the kitchen cupboards when Gabe called, trying to find himself a low-effort snack, though the food gathering operation gets abandoned as soon as Stephen’s finished asking Gabe how his day’s been.
It’s something about the way he says it, a thread of laughter in his voice, but incredulity too. It’s easy to make Gabe laugh, though Stephen acknowledges he’s saying that as someone with decades of practice, and also as the person who is, he thinks, the best at it. Dmitry probably spends more time with Gabe, with them on the road half the season, so he might win for volume, but frankly, his attempts are all crude, so Stephen thinks he still has the edge.
It’s easy, it turns out, to make someone laugh when you’ve known them their entire life. Extremely difficult to surprise them, however.
Though it’s hardly only Stephen who has a hard time surprising Gabe. He has this — vision, Stephen supposes, seems to see well past the horizon everyone else does, and everything he does see, he tends to take in stride. It is, frankly, one of his most infuriating qualities — possibly even the most infuriating, tied with that particular way he says ‘Steve’ that always makes Stephen want to bite him. But it’s also the reason Gabe’s so steady — not to mention the reason Gabe still puts up with him — so Stephen has grudging respect for it.
But Gabe sounds incredulous, so Stephen knows, without another word, that whatever it is Gabe has to say, it takes priority over balancing effort versus nutrition.
“One sec,” Stephen says, and goes straight to the nearest junk food stash — or, at least, the nearest one he recalls, sometimes Gabe finds hiding places Stephen had entirely forgotten about — and grabs a bag of Smart Food. He suspects it will be an appropriate snack.
“Okay,” Stephen says. “I’ve got the popcorn ready.”
“You mean that literally, don’t you,” Gabe says. It isn't a question.
“Yep,” Stephen says anyway, tucking the phone against his shoulder as he rips it open. "Lay it on me."
“Jared’s married to a Calgary Flame,” Gabe says, then, “Did you just drop the popcorn?”
“It’s literally everywhere now,” Stephen says. “And yes, I meant that literally too. Wait, which Flame?”
“Bryce Marcus,” Gabe says, and all Stephen will say is that it’s a damn good thing he’s holding his phone to his ear again, or he might have dropped it too.
*
Gabe only continues after Stephen’s substituted the popcorn with chips, opened a bottle of wine, and assured Gabe that he will not leave the popcorn all over the kitchen floor, but Gabe has to know he’s not allowed to just drop that bomb without following up by giving Stephen every single salacious detail he’s gathered.
Infuriating, like Stephen says. Do you know how difficult it is to outwait someone as patient as Gabriel Markson? Stephen doesn’t. He doesn’t think he’s ever succeeded, not once. And believe him, he he has tried.
Not tonight, though. Tonight he doesn’t bother. When Gabe’s asking how Stephen’s day was, sounding genuinely interested, because he’s always genuinely interested — that particular tendency of his is one Stephen likes more than he would ever admit out loud — Stephen says, “Jared. And Bryce Marcus. Are you sure you got the right Flame, Gabe, he’s kind of—“
“I mean, Jared introduced me to him,” Gabe says. “So I’m pretty sure.”
“Wait,” Stephen says. “You met him? When did you meet him?”
“At the dinner Jared had me come along for,” Gabe says, then, “Jared told me I could tell you all this, by the way. About Bryce, I mean. I wasn’t going to say anything if he wasn’t okay with it.”
“Gabe!” Stephen says.
Gabe’s — discretion, Stephen supposes the word would be, means there are likely plenty of things that Gabe doesn’t tell Stephen, simply because he thinks the other party would prefer he keep his mouth shut.
Meanwhile Stephen gives Gabe every single bit of gossip from wine nights — and there is a dizzying amount of gossip, a perpetual motion machine of gossip, most of the ones who aren’t working are bored as fuck —which he can trust never to reach anyone else’s ears because, again, Gabe would keep a secret to the grave. Which is probably the reason that Jared already trusts him enough to introduce him to his husband.
Obviously Stephen’s a little torn about this one.
Gabe doesn’t even say anything, just mutely waits Stephen out, like he always does when he knows he’s in the right, and he knows Stephen knows it too, or he will if he thinks about it for a minute. The worst part is he’s usually right. Like yes, obviously Stephen would prefer Gabe be reliable and trustworthy, but when someone's always that guy, every time you argue with him, it probably means you're being the unreasonable one.
“You don’t have to sound so smug about it,” Stephen says.
“I literally didn’t say a word,” Gabe says, and unfortunately the literality of that ‘literally’ doesn’t have to be confirmed, considering he didn’t.
“Dinner,” Stephen says. “Jared. Bryce Marcus.”
“And one of the other Flames,” Gabe says. “Jared’s buddy from Juniors. Bryce’s buddy too, I assume? I don’t know, we didn’t actually talk much, just kind of grimaced at each other as Jared and Bryce kept alternating between pretending they were just buddies and giving each other longing looks.”
“Wait, did they tell you or not?” Stephen asks. It wouldn’t surprise him at all if they hadn’t intended to let Gabe know, but he figured it out anyway. Even Stephen forgets sometimes just how quickly Gabe can take a few pieces of information and put together an entire essay.
“I think they were kind of testing me out?” Gabe asks. “Like, when I told Jared he should go home to his husband he got really embarrassed but he also seemed almost — relieved, maybe? Like he didn’t want to tell me but he wanted me to know. Or he wanted me to know, but only if I was okay with it, which I obviously was.”
“Wait,” Stephen says. “Was in front of Bryce, or—“
“Oh,” Gabe says. “Sorry, this was later, Bryce and Chaz left first and then I finished my beer while Jared stared at me like he was going to kill me if I took any longer, so I told him he should go home to his husband.”
This is all getting confused in Stephen’s head now, but he focuses on the most important part first. “You say there were longing looks?”
“I’d call them gazes,” Gabe says.
Never mind what Stephen said earlier: his favourite thing about Gabe is the way he plays along.
“There was also a little bit of eye fucking going on,” Gabe says, and Stephen chokes on his wine.
“Sorry,” Gabe says, as Stephen sputters.
“I got it up my nose, Gabriel,” Stephen says.
“Sorry,” Gabe says, but he sounds a little less repentant this time.
“Just tell me about the eye fucking,” Stephen says, then, “Wait, no, you’re skipping around too much, you need to establish the details. Where was dinner? A restaurant? Was this a planned dinner or was it more spontaneous? How exactly was this framed to you, did Jared say you were meeting his husband or that he was meeting some friends, or what? The buddy’s name is Chaz?”
“Do you want to know what I’m wearing too?” Gabe asks. "Help you set the scene better?"
“Right now I’m more curious about what everyone else was," Stephen says. "But we can have phone sex after if you want."
Stephen smiles into the sip of wine he takes then, safe in the knowledge Gabe can’t surprise him into a laugh when he’s the one laughing instead.
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florencebirdsong · 1 day ago
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
I just saw you’ve opened your requests for this day, so I have a request ;)
Witch!agatha x innocent!human!fem!reader, after AAA, Agatha falls in love with an ordinary human and for the first time in her life she is clumsy when flirting and approaching reader - that's how special her crush on this human is-
I ADORE your writing
Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you so much for the request!!
This is less clumsy and more awkward and stiff but I hope you still enjoy. She's just a silly billy who doesn't know how to handle her emotions :)
And thank you!!! That means so much <3
Valentine’s Day Event 2025
Tags: very slight angst, hint of dominating Agatha, ficlet
Agatha’s presence fills a room. Her eyes see through everyone she meets. She skilfully navigates everyone that’s thrown at her. There isn’t a person who’s properly met her who hasn’t been left with a strong impression. Except you. She barely looks at you. You’ve only ever managed to catch her in the corner of your eye, but even then it could just be in your direction.
You can’t figure out why and any one you’ve been brave enough to ask hasn’t either. Some have even said that it’s a good thing. You don’t understand how. You ache with longing every time you see her sharp smile directed at someone else.
It takes the sixth social gathering in a row where she has interacted with every one but you to find the courage to ask. It’s one of the rare occasions where it’s held at her place and you take advantage of the fact that everyone seems to leave all at once.
It feels strange to linger when the host doesn’t acknowledge you but you draw on every bit of courage you have to stay.
“Not rushing out?” Agatha says from behind you.
You jump in surprise and whirl around. Her face is emotionless. Not even the usual amusement from scaring someone displayed.
“I wanted to talk to you,” you say, gaze stuck firmly on the floor.
There’s a very long pause before she says,
“Alright,” and gestures at the purple lounge.
Instead of choosing another chair she sits next to you. You sit ramrod straight in your nervousness and you can’t help casting a quick glance at her every few seconds. She’s so close. 
She has been before, technically. When talking in or group or accidentally brushing up against you but that never lasts long and it’s never been just the two of you.
Her gaze has wandered over to the window. A curtain has curled back just enough for a peak at the moon.
“Agatha?” you ask, valiantly trying to hide how nervous you are. She hums vaguely, eyes still looking out the window. Swallowing hard, you make yourself continue. “Why don’t you like me?”
Her head snaps towards you. “Excuse me?”
You try not to cringe. You knew it had been a stupid question and yet you asked anyway. Now you have to try and survive her sharp words. One of the few times she looks directly at you and you can’t even meet her eyes. It’s a major loss, especially with what’s about to happen, but you don’t think you’d be able to survive seeing the annoyance or hate in her eyes when she insults you.
You flinch in surprise when she grips your chin and forces your gaze to meet hers.
“Me liking you isn’t the problem,” she says. Her voice is low and you try to brace yourself. “The problem is that I like you too much.”
Her nails dig slightly into your skin and your eyes widen in surprise. You don’t even get a chance to think of a response before her lips are against yours. It’s not a feeling you’re familiar with but you lean into her warmth eagerly. Agatha makes an encouraging sound that has you melting. It’s not long until her hands go from supporting to pushing and you find yourself being slowly lowered to lay down on the couch. You follow happily until you realise where this is going. You put a hand on her shoulder to stop her. She pulls back with a raised eyebrows.
“Have a different position in mind?” she asks with the hint of a smirk.
“Yes- I mean no- I- ,” you force yourself to take breath. She’s overwhelming enough from across the room. Having her so intensely focused on you is disorientating. “I haven’t…done anything like that before.”
You swear her eyes darken.
“That’s alright,” she murmurs as she leans closer. Your eyes drop to her lips. “I’ve waited this long for you. I can wait a bit longer.” She moves her hands again but instead of pushing you to lay down she pulls you into her. “I’ll take of you,” she promises.
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itsgiovanna · 1 day ago
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playing for love (chapter 1)
pairing: fem!character x mason mount
summary: injured and lost, mason mount begins his recovery with the help of adeline alderidge, a tough yet brilliant physiotherapist with secrets of her own. he becomes determined to break through the walls adeline has built around herself. but some wounds don’t heal easily, and the closer they get, the more mason realizes she might need saving just as much as he does.
notes: hey, everyone! this is the first chapter and i’m so happy to introduce you to mason & adaline's story. hope you like it! enjoy 🤍
word count: 2.8k
warnings: none
teaser | chapter 1 | chapter 2
The locker room was buzzing with energy — voices overlapping, boots scuffing against the floor, the clap of a teammate hyping up the squad. It was the usual match routine, but to Mason, something felt off. He sat at his locker, elbows resting on his knees, staring at his feet. His stomach was tight, but not in the usual way. Normally, it was adrenaline, that restless hunger to get out on the pitch and play. This was different, it sat heavy in his chest.
Maybe it was just in his head. But it had been there for weeks now — like a weight he couldn’t lift. Since joining United, everything had felt harder. The pressure, the expectations, the constant questioning.
He already knew what people would say if he had another bad game.
“Mount struggling to find his place.”
“United’s number 7 failing to deliver.”
A hand clapped against his shoulder, pulling him from his thoughts.
“You good?” Mason looked up to see Marcus Rashford standing over him, adjusting his captain’s armband. His expression wasn’t just casual concern — he was really looking at him, like he could tell something wasn’t right.
“Yeah. Just focused.” Mason forced a nod. 
“Focused, huh?” Marcus raised a brow. 
“I’m fine, mate.” Mason let out a quiet breath, shaking his head. 
“Alright. Let’s do this.” Marcus studied him for a second longer before giving him a firm pat on the back. 
The team gathered around as Ten Hag delivered his final words. “Stay compact in midfield. No sloppy passes, no hesitation. And Mason.” — his gaze locked onto him — “Be aggressive. No holding back tonight.”
Mason nodded, but the unease in his chest didn’t go away.
The first half was a battle. Manchester City were relentless, pressing high, moving the ball quickly. Mason was doing his best to keep up, but it wasn’t enough. He felt a step behind, his touches just a little off. Every mistake felt heavier, like it was adding to the weight pressing down on him.
Then, early in the second half, his moment came. A misplaced pass from City’s defense sent the ball rolling into open space. He sprinted forward, reaching for the ball — but, everything happened at once.
A body crashed into him, full force.
Rúben Dias.
Mason barely had time to think before he was sent flying. 
The pain was unbearable, his knee twisted violently before giving out completely, his body collapsing onto the grass. He gasped, his hands clutching his leg, but it was like a fire spreading through him, sharp and unrelenting. 
The noise of the crowd faded. His ears rang. The only thing he could focus on was the agony tearing through his body.
Then came the voices.
His name. Shouts for the medical team. Hands on his shoulder, his arm — steady, grounding. Rashford and Hojlund were crouched beside him, his face tight with worry.
“Mase, talk to me. You alright?” Rashford put his hand on Mason’s shoulder, but voice cut through the chaos—loud, sharp, and angry.
“What the fuck was that?”
Mason barely turned his head in time to see Rúben Dias standing a few feet away, arms raised, shouting at the referee. But he wasn’t apologizing — he was blaming him.
“He threw himself into it!” Rúben snapped, shaking his head. “That’s not on me!”
A wave of anger rolled through Mason’s teammates. Rashford was up in an instant, stepping toward Rúben. “What’s your problem?” he shot back. “He’s on the ground, mate. Have some fucking respect.”
Lisandro Martínez shoved past Rashford, glaring at Dias. “You’re not helping Dias. Just walk away.” The referee quickly stepped between them, telling them to calm down, but Mason couldn’t focus on the argument. The paramedics were already beside him, voices low but urgent.
“How bad?” one asked.
“Looks like ligament damage. Possible tear.”
“Quick, we need to get him off now.”
Mason barely processed their words. His pulse pounded in his ears, the stadium lights too bright, the voices around him distant. The stretcher appeared beside him, and Mason barely registered the hands lifting him onto it.
This wasn’t happening.
He wasn’t supposed to go out like this. Not injured. Not like this.
As they carried him off, pain flaring with every small movement, the crowd’s noise became lower in the background. He shut his eyes, swallowing down the disappointment, the fear.
(...)
The ambulance ride was a blur of flashing lights and muffled voices. Mason lay flat on the stretcher, his body stiff, every bump in the road sending pain through his leg. His knee felt like it was on fire, a deep, throbbing ache spreading through his body. He squeezed his eyes shut, trying to breathe through it, but it wasn’t working.
“Hang in there, Mason. We’re almost there.” One of the paramedics hovered over him, adjusting the straps securing his leg.
“Male, twenty-six, severe knee trauma. Suspected ACL tear. Pulse stable, high-pain level.“ The other spoke into a radio, relaying updates ahead to the hospital.
ACL tear.
Mason clenched his jaw. He knew what that meant. Months out. Maybe longer.
He let out a shaky breath, his fingers gripping the edge of the stretcher. The sound of the sirens was distant, drowned out by the pounding in his head.
The ambulance doors swung open the moment they arrived at Manchester Royal Infirmary, one of the best hospitals in the city for sports injuries. Everything moved fast. Bright lights, rushed voices, the sharp scent of antiseptic.
“Took a direct hit before collapsing. Pain’s at a ten.” The paramedics wheeled him through the corridor, speaking to the medical staff waiting for them, prepared to do the scans.
The words barely registered. Mason felt lightheaded, the pain and exhaustion weighing him down. He barely reacted as they transferred him onto the hospital bed.
And then, finally, known voices.
“Mason!” His dad’s voice cut through the hallway.
Mason forced his eyes open, blinking against the brightness. His dad, Tony, was standing at the edge of the bed, his face tight with worry. His mom was beside him, arms crossed over her chest like she was physically holding herself together.
“We came as soon as we got the call.” Tony said, his voice steady, but Mason could see the concern behind his eyes.
“They think it’s my ACL.” Mason swallowed hard and the words felt heavy on his tongue. “I don’t know how bad.” Before they could say more, the doctor stepped in, holding a clipboard.
“Mason, we’ve reviewed your scans.” he said, flipping through the papers. “It’s a complete ACL tear.” He met Mason’s eyes. “You’ll need surgery.”
“Dear, God." his mom gasped. "And, the recovery?"
"It'll take at least six to eight months.” the doctor responded.
Silence.
Mason’s chest tightened. Six to eight months.
His season was over. His career, put on hold.
“We’ll get through this.” His dad pressed a firm hand on his shoulder.
Mason exhaled, but the lump in his throat wouldn’t go away. The pain in his knee was unbearable, but right now, the pain in his heart was worse. Suddenly, the disappointment of letting down, the fans, his teammates and his family was greater than anything else.
(…)
The sterile smell of the hospital still clung to the air, heavy and cold. Mason lay on the bed, staring up at the white ceiling, his mind swirling with frustration. The pain from his knee was a constant reminder of everything he’d lost in the blink of an eye. It wasn’t just the injury. It was the weight of the season ahead — the expectations he was expected to carry, the doubts creeping in after another setback. His career, his future, all of it felt uncertain now. He wasn’t supposed to be here. Not like this.
The door opened with a soft creak, and the nurse entered, her steps light but confident. She had black hair and a name tag reading "Charlotte" clipped to her uniform. She smiled as she walked toward him, her eyes scanning the room before landing on Mason.
“Mr. Mount.” she said, her voice sweet, but with a touch of something more. “How are you feeling?”
“Same as before.” Mason barely looked at her, keeping his gaze on the ceiling.
Charlotte moved closer to adjust his IV, her touch is gentle, but there was something about it that felt a little too warm. Her fingers lingered a moment longer than necessary, and as she finished, she smiled.
“I bet you didn’t expect your night to go like this. Right?” she said, her voice softer, a little flirtatious, though Mason wasn’t interested.
He could tell she was trying, but he wasn’t in the mood to entertain anyone. Not right now.
“I’ve had better.” he replied flatly, still not looking at her. She laughed lightly, and Mason couldn’t help but feel like she was laying it on thick.
“You’re not gonna stay mad at me, are you?” she said, leaning in just a little, her words dripping with intent.
“Not mad. Just not in the mood.” He shifted uncomfortably, finally meeting her gaze, though it was more to put an end to the exchange than anything else.
She raised an eyebrow, her smile a little less subtle this time. “Well, if you need anything, I’m just down the hall.” she said, lingering for a moment longer before stepping back, lingering on him as she made her exit.
Mason couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy. The last thing he needed was someone flirting with him when he could barely get a grip on his own thoughts. After a few minutes, the door opened again, and this time, it was his sister, Jaz, and her husband, Sam. Jaz had that look on her face — the one that always came when she knew something wasn’t right, her worry barely hidden beneath a smile as she walked toward him.
“Mase.” she said softly, pulling up a chair next to his bed. “How’re you holding up?”
Mason turned his head toward her, but his expression remained guarded.
“Just another day.” he replied, though it didn’t sound convincing even to him.
Jaz sat down next to him, her eyes full of concern as she studied him. Her hand reached out, brushing his. “I know this has been tough on you.” she said quietly. “I can see it, Mase. I know what leaving Chelsea did to you... and now this.” Her voice cracked a little, but she quickly recovered, squeezing his hand. Mason didn’t answer right away. He wasn’t in the mood to explain. He wasn’t in the mood for pity.
“It’s fine. I’ll get over it.” he muttered, though he wasn’t sure he believed it himself.
Jaz didn’t let go of his hand. Instead, she leaned in, her voice low and gentle.
“You don’t have to be fine, Mase. Not with me. Not with Sam. We’re here. Always.”
“You know we’ve got your back. Whatever happens.” Sam, standing at the door with his arms crossed, nodded in agreement.
Mason felt a surge of gratitude for them, but it was mixed with anger. He didn’t want to be a burden, didn’t want them to see him like this. He hated feeling weak. But Jaz wasn’t having it. She pulled him into a tight hug, resting her cheek against his.
“I know things haven’t been easy for you.” she whispered. “Leaving Chelsea... coming to Manchester. It’s a big change. But you’ve always been strong. You’ll get through this. I know you will.”
For a moment, Mason didn’t know what to say. He wasn’t used to being this vulnerable, especially not with his sister, but the warmth of her embrace made him realize how much he needed this. How much he needed them.
He hugged her back, his voice barely above a whisper.
“I just... I don’t know if I can do this anymore. I don’t know if I can keep going.”
Jaz pulled back slightly, her eyes soft with understanding.
“Mase, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to. But don’t give up on yourself.” The words hung in the air, and Mason found himself lost in them, his walls starting to crumble a little.
(...)
Adeline stood in the kitchen, wiping down the countertops as the evening light dimmed outside. The small flat in the heart of Manchester felt quiet, the kind of peaceful silence that only settled in after Lilith had gone to bed. The last few hours had been spent in the usual routine — dinner, playtime, bedtime stories.
Adeline couldn’t help but smile at the thought. Lilith was the light of her life, the reason she kept going even on the toughest days.
She had fought for Lilith before she was even born, through sleepless nights filled with doubt, through the suffocating fear of wondering how she would do it alone. The father had never been in the picture — he hadn’t wanted to be — and she had long stopped caring. What she had gained was far greater than what she had lost.
Lilith was her heart walking outside her body.
Every sacrifice, every long shift, every moment of exhaustion was worth it.
And it wasn’t just about being a mother. She loved her job, too.
Physiotherapy wasn’t just a career — it was something she was passionate about, something she had worked relentlessly for. Helping people heal, watching them rebuild their strength, seeing them step back into the life they thought they’d lost — it was fulfilling in a way nothing else was.
She had climbed her way up, studying late into the night after putting Lilith to bed, taking extra certifications while balancing work and motherhood. It hadn’t been easy. But she was good at what she did.
She remembered the early days of motherhood, when everything had felt so uncertain. There was a time when she had been terrified — terrified of raising Lilith on her own, terrified of how hard it would be. But there was also a moment, after months of sleepless nights and endless worry, when she’d found the strength to tell herself, don’t give up on yourself. She had whispered those words like a promise, a way to keep her head above water.
Now, years later, she repeated that phrase whenever things got tough. It wasn’t easy, but she had made a life for herself and for Lilith, one small step at a time.
“Mum? Mum!” Her thoughts were interrupted by a small voice from the hallway when Lilith called, her little voice muffled from her bedroom. “Mum, I can’t sleep.”
Adeline dried her hands quickly and moved toward the door, calling out gently, “I’m coming, Lily.”
Lilith was curled up in her bed, clutching her stuffed bunny. “I had a bad dream.” she mumbled, holding out her arms.
Adeline bent down to scoop her daughter up, cradling her in her arms. “What happened, darling?” she asked, brushing a lock of hair from Lilith’s forehead.
“I dreamed the bunny got lost.” she said softly. “Can we keep him close?”
“Of course, my love.” Adeline smiled and settled them both under the covers, letting Lilith snuggle into her arms. “He’s safe now, I promise. No one’s taking him.”
As she laid there, her phone buzzed from the kitchen counter, the vibration loud in the quiet room. Adeline’s eyes fluttered open, and she reluctantly got herself away from Lilith, tucking the blanket around her daughter before heading back to the kitchen.
She frowned when she saw the name of your boss, Dr. Hearst, on the screen. It was nearly 11 p.m. What could he want this late?
“Dr. Hearst?” She answered quickly.
“Adeline, I’ve got an opportunity for you. A big one.” His voice came through steady, direct.
She straightened. “I’m listening.”
“Mason Mount came in tonight. Complete ACL tear. Manchester United is assembling a team to handle his recovery, and they need the best physiotherapist for the job.” Adeline was not a football enthusiast, she’s heard his name a few times, but that’s it.
“And… you’re saying that’s me?”
“Yes. You’re the most qualified in our department, especially with your postgrad in sports injuries. I vouched for you.”
“I appreciate that, but-” Adeline hesitated, gripping the edge of the counter.
“I know what you’re thinking.” he cut in. “But, listen. They’re offering serious money. More than double your salary. This isn’t just about your career, Adeline. This is about securing a future — for you and Lilith.”
Lilith.
Adeline’s gaze flickered toward the closed bedroom door, where her daughter was sleeping soundly, unaware of the weight pressing on her mother’s shoulders.
“When do they need an answer?” She exhaled, running a hand through her hair.
“Tomorrow morning. We’re finalizing the medical team, If you want in, be at the hospital by eight.”
A beat of silence passed.
Adeline swallowed. “Alright. I’ll think about it.”
“Don’t think too long.” Dr. Hearst warned. “This is the kind of chance that doesn’t come twice.”
She ended the call and stood there for a moment, staring at her phone.
Footballers. She’d heard enough stories from her colleagues — entitled, arrogant, difficult to work with. But…
She glanced at Lilith’s door again.
This wasn’t just about her. This was about her daughter’s future.
And Adeline always put Lilith first.
(...)
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pyfsan · 2 days ago
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You're my best friend
Synopsis: Your mother makes you attend a trip with your family's friends after your break up with your boyfriend. You don't want to talk or see anyone. Except, maybe, Jake... your childhood best friend
Pairing: bff!jake x reader
Genre: smut, kinda fluff (idk???
wc: 3k
warnings: oral (fem rec), sex with no protection (don't do thiiiiss), nipple sucking, friends to ??? dynamics, family gathering ambient, jake is soooo down for her
N/A: honestly there's not much to warn in this one, i feel like it's vanilla but in a good way!!! Please bare with me —smut under the cut
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You had just broken up a long term relationship and you're feeling like shit. It has been weeks since that happened but still you were so lost, it feels like yesterday... still your parents insisted on this stupid trip anyway.
"Jake and Julia will be there!" Your mom tells you with a big smile like it was supposed to make you excited too. But you have known Jake and Julia for your whole life now, you're not exactly jumping with the idea of seeing them again.
"Mom, I'm not feeling like family trip right now... please! They'll ask questions and I don't wanna talk about it"
"Then don't talk about it!" She says as if it was that simple. You sigh "You're going. I'm not traveling and leaving my daughter alone here to rot and starve herself for a whole week"
"Fine! Fuck" you say as you walk to room so you pack up your things.
You left before dawn and arrived at the lake house on the evening. Your family's friends were already there, since they also had the keys to the house. Your moms were childhood friends so the families were this close since before you, julia or jake were even born. You loved them, truly, you could not picture your life without them, but right now you are not in the mood to family gathering, dinner at the table and small talk.
"You look disgusting" was the first thing jake said when you arrived. Sure you look bad after weeks suffering with this fucking break up thing you had going on...
"And you smell bad" you say back going straight inside with your backpack on your back.
"Is everything ok?" He asks, getting the heavy backpack off your shoulder to get it upstairs. You bet an eye on him again before seeing Julia getting downstairs. You two hug and she starts talking so you feel glad you don't need to answer Jake's question.
Dinner is torturing, your dad let it slip that you and your boyfriend broke up and you can see pity in everyone's face. They try to ignore the matter after noticing you are almost crying at the table but still... the way they kept eyeing you made it worse. So you just left dinner early and went to your room to crawl on your bed.
Some time later the door opens and you see Julia and her brother entering with bottles of wine in their hands and you can't help but smile. It was a you guys thing to drink hidden in your rooms late at night.
They crawl up the bed with stupid grins that makes you laugh and jake opens up the first bottle.
"When were you going to tell us about the breakup?" Jake starts and julia slaps her brother's arm
"I was preparing myself... sure wouldn't be at the dinner table" you sigh before leading the bottle of wine to your lips. "Just forget you know about it, ok? I don't wanna talk about this tonight"
"And what about tomorrow?" This time Julia raises an eyebrow to you and Jake is the one scolding his sister.
"I don't know. We'll see... but tonight let's just drink, I wanna forget this stupid breakup, I wanna forget him" you say and instantly feel a release for saying these words out loud.
And as the good friends they are, they answer your call. So the three of you spend half the night drinking until two bottles of wine are empty and dry rolling on the floor and you are laid-back with your head hanging out of the bed with Julia. Jake is sitting on the floor near you. You're laughing so hard you feel your ears burn as he starts imitating the way his sister's hands were trembling to talk to some friend of his the other day.
"So this is your thing now? Getting boys to your little sister?" You raise a brow and he gets defensive.
"She's not little, we're exactly the same age!" He explains himself. "And I only did that once because he was a nice guy"
"Can you get me one of these?" You ask, pouting at him but jake suddenly goes awkward.
"I think you're busy right now" he says with a dying smile that gives you shivers. But you ignore that weird feeling and his weird stare
"You're stupid" Julia rolls her eyes before getting up the bed. "To your information I had a fever that day."
"Ok grandma, I'm sure you did" her brother says sarcastic. The thing with Julia is that she's never kissed a guy before and everytime jake jokes about her shyness, she gets angry.
"Fuck it... I'm going to bed" julia stands up leaving the room.
"Damn, she's mad" you murmur to yourself as you watch your friend almost slamming the door. "You shouldn't have messed with her tonight, i need her around" you whine, pushing jake by the shoulder.
"Hey, I'm still here" he protests.
"And what about it? Me and julia would spoon all night"
Jake sighs before standing up and climbing the bed. You watch in silence as he gets himself under your covers.
"Just until you fall asleep" jake justifies when you open your mouth to protest.
No matter how close you are, this is not common. You would share beds as kids or before puberty, but since Jake's voice started changing and your breasts started growing you were both too aware of the fact that you were not actually siblings. Sure you never felt or thought anything about him, you actually got sick of the idea when both your parents would make jokes about you two getting married someday. But you guess cuddling a little won't hurt anyone, specially tonight when you're feeling so lonely.
You accept his cuddle and get yourself under the covers too, feeling his arms embrace your body. It feels cozy and warm and jake is smelling like alcohol.
"You smell like my grandpa right now, pure alcohol" you whisper and he chuckles, his hot breath hitting your neck and giving you shivers
"And you smell nice" he whispers too and you suddenly get the urge to hide your expressions from him so you just force yourself to not smile. "Bryce is fucking stupid for breaking up with you" oh, there it is... you almost sigh but you hold it in, too nervous by the closeness to his body to actually move an inch.
"How'd you know he did it?" Your voice is so low that he almost can't hear you but he does anyway.
"You wouldn't be drinking and crying if you were the one to do it" jake guesses
"Let's not talk about this. I wanna forget him" you say after some awkward seconds in silence.
"Okay" he nods behind you. "Can you turn to face me?" He asks and you feel your body stiffing. You don't know if you can actually face him this close so you hesitate in your place. But then you feel his hand moving from your stomach to your waist and all of a sudden the air smells different. "Y/n" he calls you
You flip your body in one quick move and then you're face to face. You can see him even in the dark, knowing his face so well you don't need much time to recognize his expression.
"Jaeyun" you let slip your voice as he touches your waist again.
"Is it ok?" He asks massaging your skin under your shirt, squeezing it softly with his slender fingers. You nod quietly, feeling shy. "Relax, it's ok" he whispers encouraging you to close your eyes and you do it.
You close your eyes, feeling your muscles ease under his touch. You allow yourself to get comfortable in this situation, even thou there's a sound far away inside your brain yelling to you that this is not ok. Jake is not allowed. This is not an innocent act. But you choose to ignore it, you lie to yourself that this is in fact an innocent act. Until you feel his lips against your own. Until his tongue is parting its way inside your mouth. Until you're guiding your hand to hold his neck. Then you start lying to yourself that jake is allowed and that this is in fact ok.
He traces his way until he's above your body, pressing you down on the mattress with his weight, but you don't even care. He's stupidly hot right now and his mouth is doing wonders to you. Your face is heated, your body is on fire and his tongue is the only thing that can put out that fire.
You find yourself giving up of that thought at the back of your head telling to end whatever this is. Oh no, you're not doing that. You let him pull your shirt up and taste your skin, you let him suck your nipples and let him touch between your legs. In fact, you take his clothes off with your own hands when you find him taking little too long to get there. Jake himself is in awe watching the way you move so swiftly as you undress both of you.
"You're so hot" he says in a way he sounds like not even him was expecting to confess this. You look at your friend, suddenly too aware that this is the guy you've known for your whole life and had a room at your family's house. He looks at you the same way, but not feeling afraid of this fact.
His hands are now on your face and jake gets close again, his lips touching yours softly and making you forget that you are literally at your panties in bed with him. You touch his slin body, feeling with your hands the flesh you've seen only by far but feel like you know every inch of it. You've seen him shirtless around the house, by the pool, at the beach a million times, however you've never thought that he would feel so good on you.
Jake lays on top of you, wearing nothing but his boxers and everytime he presses his hips on yours, you wish this little piece of fabric would vanish.
"Jaeyun" you call him, starting to get uncomfortable with your sticky panties.
"If you keep calling me like that i will think of you like this everytime you say my name" he says as he slips his boxers away and you try to act cool about it. You wanna look at his size, you wanna see how your childhood friend actually is before he is stuffing his cock inside you for real. "What?" He notices your looks.
"This is crazy" you mumble looking at him on his knees between your open legs, hard cock and heavy balls. Not gonna lie, you're blushing.
"Still want me to do it?" He asks, running his hands smoothly on your legs. Although he is asking a question you don't feel like he is not certain of what he wants. "Please, let me do it" oh my god, you're so fucked up. Jake waits for you to say something but you actually just pull your panties down and off, opening your legs for him again.
With no words needed he gets down, face disappearing between your tights. You were not expecting this, so you are chocked when his puffy lips touches your wet cunt for the first time.
"This is crazy" you repeat yourself but this time it sounds more like a moan.
He takes this as a compliment and starts working his tongue on you, nose pressing on your clit time and time again making you almost squirm. He's moving like a feral, mouth eating your entire pussy like it was nothing, it actually makes you drip even more. But this is not what you need right now, you want him to end this madness already. All this making you so horny and it starts to feel like guilty because this should not be happening. So the sooner he fucks you, the sooner it ends.
"Please, come up" you say, poking him with a finger. Jake stands on his knees again, a little confused on why'd you stop if he knows you were feeling good. "I just want you to fuck me and end with this, ok?"
"Oh... fine" he whispers back.
You choose to do it in the same position you were cuddling earlier, his chest against you back. Jake slips his cock into you with ease and holds your upper leg open in the air so the angle is better. When he starts picking his pace you close your eyes tight. It all feels so good it's frustrating... when the bed makes a sound you look at him on alert but his stupid ass only let out a smirk and continues to fuck you.
"This is too loud" you whisper over your shoulder.
"Shut up, no one hears a thing around this house" jake sounds carefree
"How'd you know that?" you ask still scared someone will notice the noise but he doesn't give a fuck...
"My own experience" he says and holds your left boob to play with your nipple with his fingers. It makes you moan instinctively and he smiles with that.
"You're ridiculous" you sigh.
You wake up next day with your mouth dry and head feeling heavy. You did not drink enough for a hangover but still... you guess that wine is just not for you. Then you notice you're fully naked and your underwear is on the ground together with the rest of your clothes. That's when you recall. Jake was here, he has been on this bed and now is somewhere in the house acting innocent around your families. As if he hasn't spend half the night making you moan and squirm over his veiny cock. Oh your head hurts just by the thought...
You get up the bed to get ready for breakfast although probably everybody else have already eaten. So you take a quick shower and get dressed before swallowing your shame and walking downstairs. It's 10pm, your moms are watching tv in the living room with julia and dads are on the kitchen preparing some fishing equipment with jake.
"Good morning, sweetheart" your dad greets you and you smile at him before looking at jake at the counter. He eyes you back as if he's about to say out loud for everyone to hear that he fucked you last night.
"What" he mimics with his mouth over to you and you roll back your eyes. Jake chuckles then goes back to ignoring you.
You go to the fridge and prepare yourself something for breakfast then walk back to the living room to stay with the girls. Julia was making bracelets so you join her after eating your bowl of cereal.
"Who's fishing today?" Julia's dad enters the living room. He was talking to you girls as you always join them when they go fishing on boat, but today you're not really interested in sitting on a limited space with jake.
"I am" julia says standing up quickly. She looks at you, waiting for your excited words too. And when your moms both look at you too you feel pressured.
"I am" you say as you stand up.
Five of you walk out the house, jake approaches you and leaves a bucket on your hand.
"You're doing nothing" he says annoyingly before leaving to walk ahead of you. You wanna start throwing fist right there but you suddenly remember the sound of his whimper and you freeze on place.
This was driving you crazy. Everytime someone looked at you was like they knew what you did and everytime jake would say something was like he was bragging about it. But in fact... no one knows, only you two. And maybe this was even worse considering that jake was the type to act dramatically mysterious when he had a secret. You were doomed.
The group finally gather inside the boat and your dad starts the engines to get it to the middle of the lake. Julia and jake both sit beside you and it makes you nervous again. You look at the view on his side, just as excuse to see him at your panoramic view and he looks as normal as ever. Not carefree, nor mysterious, nor like he's plotting something, not even stressed like you.
"What you looking at?" he asks cockingly but with a smirk after he notice his sister walking away from you. And when you take a bit to respond he leans more to you and whisper in your ear "bet you're thinking about me naked" oh great now your face is red. He is laughing when you face him again and it makes it all even worse. Not that you were thinking of him naked, but was it necessary to out you like that?
"Can you not say stuff like that around everyone?" You whisper back with a serious face and jake starts acting innocent again which is common but still annoying. "I'm being serious, this shouldn't have happened" and that's when his face changes.
"So you regret last night?" He asks with his voice low.
"What the fuck do you think?" You're whispering to him but avoiding eye contact at this point "stop trying to tease me, it won't work" you tell him and leave to sit next to julia on the bow.
For the next two hours you avoid talking or even looking at him. Which is difficult, almost impossible, but you try anyway. And when your dad finally calls it a day to get back to the house, you're feeling drained. You knew it was going to be exhausting to be around people after the breakup but you never thought jake would be the reason.
This stupid guy who you've seen eating nose snot is now looking at you like he would open your bra with the power of his mind only if he could and for the first time in your life this is a real problem. Getting railed is a problem.
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Chocolates Galore!
(Characters): All the characters (except the little kids)
(Synopsis): Valentine’s Day has arrived and the academy’s most influential students are antsy to give that special someone their gifts. Some are also anxious to know who you got chocolate for
(Tags/Warnings): Use of (n/n) and (name), gn!reader, foul language, dialogue heavy, school au, gave Natlan characters poc features (smth hoyo was too pussy to do), one Cyno joke (reader laughs at it), bit rushed,
(Word Count): 7.6k
(A/n): I tried to include everyone in this, and sorry if it feels rushed
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“Valentine’s day is almost here.” You absentmindedly said
“Why are you preoccupied with such a frivolous holiday?” Kuni asked
“Don’t be so mean.” Kazhua said
“If I didn’t know any better I would say you have someone you want to give chocolate to, (n/n)~” Venti teased
“Yeah, I do.” You admitted
“What?!” Kuni shot up from his chair. “Who is the bastard?!”
“Well it’s actually-” You were cut off by the bell ringing. “Damn I gotta get back to class. Bye guys.” You packed your stuff up and left the classroom for yours
“My my my, our Kuni is jealous.” Heizou teased
“I’m not!”
“He definitely is.” Aether said
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On the day in question you came into school with a big shopping bag, filled with what that’s only for you to know
Walking to your locker you open it up to see various boxes and baggies fall out
You look down to find around 15 gifts all addressed to you. Your initial thought was that it must be for someone who just so happened to have the first name as you, but you see your last name on some of them, maybe they are meant for you
You have been more social than before so it might be meant for you, as you were picking up the little gifts of chocolate you saw a pair of feet. You look up to see your friend
“Ayaka, hi!”
“I-I got you some chocolate!” The blue haired heiress extended her hands to show you, all the while turing her head away from you
“Oh thank you, I appreciate it-”
“It’s nothing! Please enjoy them!”
Ayaka ran away before you could ask her if she was doing alright, since her face was heavily red
Confused you didn’t notice two other people walk up to you
“Ahem!” You turned your head to see where the sound came from. “I hope I caught you before anyone else could.” The young semestres said as she handed you a small stuffed bear holding a heart
“I got you some kitty shaped chocolate, (N/n)!” Kirara said
“It’s so cute! Thank you, you two!”
“Of course it is, I made it myself. I’ll see you around.” Chiori waved goodbye and parted ways
“Bye (N/n)!” Kirara gave her farewell as she followed her friend
You look around to see that there’s too many eyes on you so you pick up your bags and walk away from your locker. You made your way to the 4th floor you hear something call your name, you look to see a familiar purple haired guy
“Here!” Kuni shoved a baggie of chocolate in your hands. “I know how much you like that sweet shit, so I got you some.”
“Aw, that’s so kind of you, Kuni!” You smiled at him
“Hey! Don’t get the wrong idea! I just had a bit of pocket money and decided to get you some! It’s friendship chocolate!” Kuni desperately explained as his face got redder
“But still you didn’t have to do it, the fact that you did shows that you’re a good guy.”
“I-I just remembered I had to do something!” Kuni stormed off leaving you confused
“Just ignore him, you know he’s emotionally constipated.” Heizou chuckled
You see the rest of the friend group with the exception of Aether walk up to you
“Hey guys!” You greeted with a wave and a closed eye smile, missing the look of fondness in the young men’s eyes. “What are you doing here, don’t y’all usually spend this time in the courtyard?”
“We have something important to do first.” Kazuha explained
The boys hold up baggies and boxes of chocolate, leaving you a bit stunned
“Wow guys, I don’t know what to say…” You finally managed to speak
“Don’t worry about it, just take it…” Xiao muttered out desperately trying to hide his red face
You accept the gifts and put them in your red bag, all the while making sure that the anemo boys don’t see the contents of the bag
“What’s in the bag, windblume?” Venti asked
“This?!” You hid the bag behind your back. “It’s a secret!”
Venti pouts and tries to snatch the bag from your hands but you’re faster in pulling it away from the young bard’s hands
“But I am curious about what’s in the bag?” Kazuha asked while rubbing his chin
“Or maybe it’s a mystery for us to uncover!” Heizou said excitedly
“It’s a secret till after school!” You blurted out. “Just wait after school and you’ll see…”
“My my, what do we have here?” You feel an arm drape over your shoulder, you look up to see the face of Kaeya
“Hi Kaeya.” You and the others said, completely unaware of the glares thrown at him
“Don’t sound too excited to see me, I’m hurt.”
“Just tell me what you’re doing here? You’re usually bothering your poor brother.”
“Well, I wanted to see y-”
“Hey (Name), how’s it’s going?” Sethos asked squeezing himself between you and who he would call “that whore”
“Sethos, hey! I was just talking to the anemo guys and Kaeya”
“I see…” Sethos said desperately trying to suppress a cringe from appearing on his face
“Oh and you still haven’t told me what you’re doing up here.”
“So mean! I just wanted to give my darling some chocolates.”
“I wonder how many people you told that line to.” You shot back as you accepted the little blue box of chocolates
“Well you’re the only one-”
“I also got you chocolates!” Sethos interjected
“Thanks Seth.” You said as you took the chocolate bar from the brunette
“It’s nothing, anything for my best friend.” Sethos eyed Kaeya as said the last part
“Listen you, overgrown shot of c-”
“Hello there, cutie.” Lisa greeted
“Lisa!” You ran toward Lisa
“Was I interrupting something?”
“No!” You said with a smile ignoring the tension between Kaeya and Sethos
“Well, if that’s the case, then I want to give you this.” Lisa said as she showed you a small purple box with a bow tied into a rose on the top
“Wow, Lisa. It’s so pretty I don’t know what to say.”
“You can thank me by giving me a kiss~”
“What?!” You and the boys shouted in unison. You felt heat rise up in your face and instantly lightheaded
“Just kidding!” Lisa giggled leaving out her thinking you looked so cute flustered.
“You had me worried their for a second there, Lisa.”
“Yeah, Lisa…” Xiao glared at the student librarian
The bell rings causing everyone to head to class
“Later guys!” You said as you began to head to class
“Bye (Name).” Your group of friends said goodbye
Class went by without any hiccups. Before you knew it the lesson came to a close and lunchtime came, as you were getting your things into your bag you noticed a couple of students walk up to your desk. You look up and saw members of the music club besides from Venti standing before you
“Here ya go bestie!” Xinyan said as she handed you a box of chocolate
“I got you chocolate.” Barbara said as she walked up to you and gave you a box that was prettily wrapped in white and blue wrapping paper
“I also got you some…” Yun Jin came up to you and held up a box that equally pretty as Barbara’s
“Aw your gifts are wrapped so beautifully, I almost don’t want to ruin them!” You said while putting the chocolate in your shopping bag. “I have something to do right now, but if you guys want to eat lunch then I’ll see if I can make it to the club room!”
You stood up and after waving goodbye to the music club you made your way out of the classroom
“Hey! (Name)!”
You turn around to see Amber and Yoimiya walking towards you
“I got you some chocolate!” Amber said as she handed you some bunny shaped chocolate
“Don’t forget about mine! I got you chocolates that feels like fireworks going off in your mouth!” Yoimiya said gesturing to her own mouth
“I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much, you two!”
“Ohh, what’s in that bag?” Yoimiya asked
“Is it your Valentine’s Day gift?” Amber smiled
“Th-that’s a secret!” You answered
“Ohh…” You saw the two deflate
“But until after school!” You added
Amber and Yoimiya instantly became giddy and start whispering amongst themselves. You saw the opportunity to sneak off to do what you were originally going to do, when you made it down the stairs you saw a figure striking a pose in front of you
“I, Fischl, the Prinzessin der Verurteilung! Bestow upon you the finest confectioneries the Immernachtreich has to offer.”
“What she means is she made you some chocolate.” Oz, Fischl’s trusty raven explained to you
“Ohhh, thank you so much. It’s an honor to have a princess give me chocolate!”
You saw Fischl puff out her chest in confidence
“Mph! What’s better than a princess giving you chocolate when you can have a god give you some?”
You and Fischl turned your heads to be greeted with familiar pair of mix matched eyes
“I, Furina de Fontaine give you Fontaine’s finest of chocolate.” Furina handed you an expensive looking box of chocolate before turning towards Fischl and smirks. “And it’s probably much better than what the inner-nacht-reit has.”
“It’s the Immernachtreich! And for your information my homeworld has much better confectioneries than that of Fontaine.” Fischl spat out
“If it’s so great then why don’t you take all of us to there?” Furina questioned
“I, uhhh, I-” Fischl was at a lost for words
“That’s enough you two!!” You stepped in between the two girls. “There’s no point in being mean to each other and to each other’s homelands.”
You saw the two glance at each other before turning away, at least they stopped arguing. Before you could head down the stairs you saw the two girls holding up boxes of chocolate for you to take
“For you!” They both said in unison before side eyeing each other
“Aw, I’m honored to have treats by such high status individuals like you guys.”
You saw the two inflate with confidence, you put the chocolates in your shopping bag and as you were zipping up the bag you spotted a familiar face
“Arlecchino!” You greeted
You missed how Furina’s body turned rigid before she turned towards you
“Me and Princess Fischl have, uhh, business to attend to… bye!” Furina grabbed onto Fischl’s arm and dragged her away before the white haired woman could interact with her
“Hello (name).” Arlecchino said still a stoic expression on her face. “Happy Valentine’s Day. This is for you.”
The Knave gave you a surprisingly cute looking box of chocolate.
“This is so cute, thank you Arle!”
“It’s nothing, I do hope that you enjoy them.” She said before walking away from you leaving you alone in the hallway
You could’ve sworn you saw a slight smile on Arlecchino’s face, maybe you were imagining things
You continued walking until you bumped into a group of familiar faces
“Zhongli! Ei! Mavuika! Hey!” You yelled out making the former student council members turn towards you
You walk up to them and began striking up a conversation between them, the conversation went smooth but you noticed that the trio looked like they had something on their chest. You pushed it aside, not wanting to pry into potentially personal manners. Once the conversation came to an end Zhongli stepped in front of you
“Pardon me, but I got the most exquisite chocolate, for you.” He said as he handed you an expensive looking box of chocolate
“Woah, thank you, Zhongli. This must be really costly!”
“Don’t worry about that, I also got you some chocolate!” Mavuika smiled making her chin tattoo distort a bit as she held out an equally expensive looking box of chocolates
“Oh my gods, I don’t know what to say… I-I-”
“As Mavuika said before, don’t worry about it too much.” Zhongli stated
“If everyone is going you their gift then I shall you mine. I got you some chocolate covered dango.” Ei said flatly
“Thank you, Ei…” You said hoping the she didn’t make it herself and just opted to either buy it or have someone else make it for her
You checked the time on your watch and realized how much time you spent talking with the three
“I got to get going! See ya later!” You waved goodbye as you ran down the hall
You weren’t paying attention to where you were going which lead you to bump into a person. After getting your bearings you look up to see Ororon extending his hand to help you up. You took his hand and he helped you on your feet
“Sorry for not looking where I was going and bumping into you…”
“It’s nothing, I’m more worried about you.”
“I’m okay, for the most part.”
“That’s good to hear, and by the way.” Ororon reached into his bag and before handing you a baggie of chocolate. “This is for you.” Ororon said scratching his dark cheek and particularly hiding his face behind his dreads
“Thanks! I was half expecting for you to get me a cabbage from your garden, but this is a welcomed surprise!”
“I’m glad you like it.”
“I helped him pick out the chocolate.” You and Ororon turn your heads to see Citlali with her hands on her hips. “Don’t be fooled he almost gave you one and nearly covered it in chocolate.” She said as you saw a vein pulsing on her head
“Well, it’s the thought that counts!” You laughed at the absurdity of getting a chocolate covered cabbage
“I also got you some chocolates.” Citlali said with a little pout
“Thank you so much!” You accepted the chocolates
“(N/n)!”
You turned around to see Mualani dragging Kinich towards you. She held up box with clear packaging
“I got you some chocolate!” Mualani began. “Look its shaped like little fish!” She pointed at the box, her blue nail polish a sharp contrast against her tan skin
“It’s so cute!” You gushed
“C’mon, Kinich! Give them your gift!” Mualani nudged the dark haired boy towards you. He extended his hand with the gift in it out towards you for you to take it
“I got you some chocolate with fruit in it…” He whispered
“Ohh thank you, Kinich. I Love it!”
“It’s nothing…” The young Saurian Hunter said, internally thanking that his blush isn’t too noticeable on his darker skin
Green eyes looked down and noticed the red shopping bag on the floor by your feet. Kinich kept his curiosity to himself but it seemed that Mualani also saw the big bag
“Ohhh, (N/n), what’s in the bag?” She asked tilting her head to get a better view of said bag.
You picked up the bag and held it to your chest. “It’s a secret!” You answered
“Aw! No way you’re keeping what’s in there a secret!” She shouted as her waved her fists in the air until she catch a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Not unless I-”
Mualani jumped towards you to tickle you but luckily you dodged her just in the nick of time
“I’m gonna get you!” She shouted again
“Noooo!” You yelled out running for dear life. “It’s a secret til after school!”
Before Mualani could start running she was held back by her shirt collar, turning around she saw it was Kinich holding her back
Unaware that your secret isn’t in any immediate danger you kept running until you managed to in a random club room, the lights were off only being illuminated by candles
“Hehehe, looks like we got a little guess here~” A mysterious voice ominously giggled
You turned around to see a few hooded figures
“You’re interested in our small ritual?” The figure in the center, you assume to be the leader
“Stop fucking with them.” A raspy voice called out, you turned around to see Rosaria sitting in a chair, reaching over she turns on the switch, lighting up the room.
“Okay, I’m kidding bestie!” The leader took their hood off revealing them to be your good friend, the iconic 77th funeral director in training
“Hu Tao!? You scared the shit outta me!” You chastised
“Hehehe, I’m sorry, you’re just so easy to mess with.”
“I’m sorry if I scared you.” Shenhe took her hood off revealing her long white hair and stoic expression
“Yeah, this was Hu Tao’s idea.” Chongyun took his hood off as well. Oh since you’re here let me get my gift from the home ec room!” Chongyun said as he ran out of the clubroom
“Why the hell are you all wearing hoods in the dark?!” You yelled clutching your chest
“Where’s the fun in doing club activities in plain uniforms?” A smooth voice asked
You turned to see Yae Miko sitting a chair in the other side of the room
Before you could get another word in you were greeted with a box of chocolate by Shenhe, looking up at her ever stoic face
“For you.” She stated
“Oh thank you, Shenhe!” You said as you took the box and slowly saw red crept up on her face
“Hey no fair!” Hu Tao pouted before giving you a baggie of chocolate shaped ghosts and skulls. “I made them myself!”
“Thank you too, Hu Tao, but I will say that this is very spooky for a day like valentines.”
“There’s never a day were spookiness isn’t appropriate!” She shot back
“I got you this.” Rosaria said as she handed you a plain looking chocolate bar
“Thanks, I thought you think that Valentine’s Day is a sappy overpriced holiday?” You asked
“I can take part in a holiday that I don’t agree with… But I do hope you like it.” Rosaria said
“I will, thank you again.”
“Since everyone is giving their chocolates, I suppose I will give you mines.” Yae Miko stood up and walked towards you. She gave you a baggie decorated in cherry blossom petals filled with chocolate the same shape
“Thanks Yae.”
“Don’t mention, but I do expect some chocolate in return from you.”
“I, well, I.”
“Hmm, since I’m so generous I’ll give you until the end of the day to give me my chocolates.”
“You really are generous, Yae.” You breathed a sigh of relief
The door to the club room opens revealing Chongyun and Xingqiu
“I got this for you, I hope you do enjoy it.” The blue haired boy said as he handed you a chocolate popsicle
“I got you your favorite chocolate.” Xingqiu stated
You don’t remember telling him your favorite brand of chocolate, it must have slipped your mind
“Thank you, all of you. But I need to get going.”
“Bye-bye!” Hu Tao waved as the others said their goodbyes
You walked out of the club room and closed the door behind you, when you opened your eyes you were greeted with treats
“Hey (Name), we saw that Chongyun was getting his gift for you so we decided to give you your gifts!” Navia said as she handed you a tupperware filled with macarons.”
“I made you some chocolate chip cookies! I hope you like them…” Noelle muttered the last part
“I wanted to make you a chocolate slime smoothie, but I was told to make something ‘normal’, so I made you some brownies!” Xiangling said with a pout as she handed you you a surprisingly cute looking box
You accepted it glad that you got this instead of the slime concoction she was originally going to make you
“Thanks, you guys! I’ll make sure to enjoy them!” You said
“Say (Name) are you interested in trying my new mystery meat sandwich-”
Xiangling was pulled and dragged away by her collar by Navia as Noelle shook her head in disapproval. You were left confused but ever so grateful that you didn’t get roped into trying Xiangling’s new recipes
“Why hello, dear (Name).” You turned around to see Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet walk up to you
“Hey guys!” You waved back
Lynette held up a piece of paper that has a rose and chocolate drawn on it
“See this piece of paper?” Lyney asked
“Uh huh…”
“Now watch this!”
You saw Lyney wave his hand over the paper, showing that paper doesn’t have anything taped to it before swiping his hands and both the chocolate and rose appear in them
“Happy Valentine’s Day, Mon cœur.” Lyney said
“Whoa, how did you do that?” You said as you took the rose and treat
“A magician never reveals their secrets.” Lynette said
You gave the twins the side eye before noticing Freminet waiting around, his eyes trained on the floor almost afraid of meeting your eyes. Sensing your eyes on his brother, Lyney pushed Freminet in front of him to be face to face with you
“C’mon Fremmy! Give them your chocolate!” Lyney encouraged
Freminet held out a plain looking chocolate bar. “P-please accept my chocolate!” The blond said as he gave you the gift
“Thank you you three, I love my gifts!” You smiled at the siblings
You saw Freminet’s face turn bright red before he ran off in the opposite direction
“Sorry, we’ll see you later!” Lyney said before running to catch up to Freminet and Lynette
You kept on until you bumped into a familiar face
“Xianyun! Hi!”
“Why hello (Name). You’re just the person I was looking for.”
“Really?”
“I wanted to give you this box of chocolates.”
“Wow thank you, Xianyun.”
“It’s nothing, oh this reminds me of the time where Ganyu was little and she would-”
“Xianyun!” A voice called out to her
“Oh, I have to go, it was nice talking to you.”
“See ya around!” You waved goodbye bye before continuing on with your day, hopefully you can get done what you originally wanted to do
“(Name)!”
Or maybe not
You turned to see Albedo and Surose walking up to you, Albedo ever so stoic and Surose is a bright red and hiding behind her lab partner
“Hey guys!” You yelled out causing Surose to try and run away but Albedo stopped her, he made sure she continued to walk towards you
“Hello (Name), me and Surose were working on a special chocolate just for you.” Albedo began.
“It has the health benefits of dark chocolate but it’s just as sweet as milk chocolate.” Surose finished
“That sounds amazing. I wouldn’t expect anything less from you two!” You complemented
“It’s nothing, if it’s for you…” Surose smiled, it seemed that she realized what she said and ran off as her face began to get redder
“Surose! Wait!” Albedo said as he chased after his lab partner
You just shook your head in amusement and felt someone right next to you
“Aw those two.” Emilie said fondly. “To have what they have.”
“I just think they’re just really close friends.” You said
“If you say so, but before I go. I have something to give you.”
Emilie took a pretty looking box out of her bag and handed it to you
“Oh my gods, it’s so cute! I almost don’t want to ruin this.”
“If you dont try my chocolates then that’ll hurt my feelings.”
“I’m sorry! I’ll eat them as soon as I get home!”
“I’m just kidding~ well then toodle-oo.” Emilie said as walked away
You kept walking down the hall and down the stairs to the 2nd floor until you saw another familiar face
“Al Haitham, hi!” You greeted as you walked up to him
“Here.” He handed you a little box of chocolate. “I don’t know if you have any allergies so I just got you milk chocolate.”
“Ohh, well thank you-”
“That’s not how you give chocolate to them!” You heard a familiar voice yell from behind you. “You have to start off with a heartfelt speech!”
“Hey Kaveh.” You greeted
“Hi (Name), please forgive my friend for his lackluster speech!” Kaveh began
“It’s fine…”
“It is not! You should prepare a speech on how they-”
Kaveh began to go on a rant about Al Haitham’s speech and waved his arms dramatically. Al Haitham ushered you away from the blonde, the two of you talked as you were walking down the 2nd floor hall
“(Name)! There you are!”
You turned around to see Tighnari and Collei walking up towards you
“Hey guys!”
“I made you some chocolate with some edible flowers in it.” Tighnari said as he handed you a nicely wrapped bar of chocolate
“And I made you a little bear, I didn’t know what kind of chocolate you liked so I opted to make you a stuffed animal.”
“I love them!”
You began to gush about how cute the stuffed bear and the wrapping of the chocolate looked, you were so engrossed by the adorable bear you missed the look of fondness on everyone’s faces
“(N/n).” You heard a familiar voice call out for you
You turned around to see Itto running up towards you
“Itto!” You greeted, missing the grimaces of Tighnari and Al Haitham
“Here ya go, my número dos!” Itto handed you a milk bread but instead of the usual vanilla filling, it’s chocolate
“Wow, I didn’t know they sell this at the canteen!”
“They don’t, I just picked one up last night on the way home.” Itto explained purposely leaving out that he had to go to 10 different convenient stores just to find one of that flavor
“Oh my gods, Itto you’re the best!”
“Ha! It’s nothing for my number two!” The oni laughed and you soon noticed Shinobu walking up from behind
“Ah, Shinobu! How are you?”
“I’m good, as good as anyone can be when dealing with Itto and the others.”
“True that!” You laughed
“By the way, happy Valentine’s Day!” She handed you a little pouch of chocolate
“Oh my gosh, thank you so much, all of you!”
The bell rung
“Alright, I’ll see you guys later.” You said as you went back to class
“Bye (Name).” The two waved goodbye
Once you entered you, your classroom the teacher pulled you aside and they asked you to get their lesson plan from the teacher’s office. No problem it was something you have done many times before and you figured you can quickly do what you were originally going to do during lunchtime since the hallways would be empty
“Okay, I’ll try to be quick!” You said as you walked out of the classroom with your big shopping bag
You walked down the hallway and made sure to go get the lesson plan as quickly as possible, luckily for you the teachers’ office was on the first floor the same floor where the lockers are
You began to open up your shopping bag until you stopped in your tracks
“What are you doing?” You heard a familiar deep voice
You slowly turn you head, praying it’s not who you think it is. Once you finally turned your head you saw Wriothsely
“Hey… Wrio…” You greeted
“Hey, I was looking for you.”
“Were you?”
“Yeah, I wanted to give you this.” Wriothesley said as he handed you a chocolate bar which you took and smiled at him
“Wow, thanks Wrio, I-”
“But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook.” Wriothesley began. “Care to explain why you are out of class?”
“Well I was getting the lesson plan for my teacher! You know how forgetful they are……”
Wriothesley gave you an unamused look which makes you realize you aren’t getting out of the situation that easily
“Okay, I go with you.”
You began to follow Wriothesley until you turned towards the door
“CHILDE STOP FIGHTING!” You yelled out causing Wriothesley to turn around and rush out the door. (You didn’t see Childe fighting)
Seeing the opportunity you ran, and ran like your life depended on it. Your feet carried you into the equipment shed . You entered the shed and breathed a sigh of relief
“You came here to nap too?”
You turned your head to see Xilonen laying on the foam gym mats, her blazer thrown to the side
“I’m sorry, I just need a place to hide from someone, if you want me to leave I can…” You said
“Nahh, it’s good.” She yawned out. “I don’t mind if it’s you.” The hybrid began rummaging through her bag and pulled out a rectangular box and handed it to you. “This is for you.”
“Oh, thanks! I don’t know what to say!”
“You don’t gotta say anything, but what I do want is a small cuddle session with you.”
“Huh…?”
“You look a bit stressed, a nap would do you good.”
“Uhh I don’t know.” You looked out of the transom window to see Wriothesley looking for either you or Childe. “Okay, but I’ll lay down for just a second.” You said as you sighed
You laid down next to Xilonen, she closed her eyes basking in the closeness
How can she remain so calm while you’re sweating bullets, this is the closest, physically, you’ve been to anyone in the academy. After gods know how many minutes of this you shot up and left the shed
“Sorry, Xilonen!” You apologized through the door
After calming your heart rate you entered the building through the front entrance. You decided against doing what you were originally going to do due to wasting a decent amount of time with Xilonen
“Skipping class?”
You whipped your head towards the direction of the voice only to see Childe with a grin on his face
“Shit! You scared me!” You whisper-yelled
“It’s so unusual to see you cutting, you’re such a goodie two shoes.”
“I’m not!”
“You totally are.” Childe playfully flicked your forehead. “What are you doing by the lockers? Wait, are you putting your Valentine’s Day gift in one of the lockers?”
“Well, I was…”
“Who?!” Childe shouted
“Are you high?! Keep your voice down!” You chastised as you but your hands over his mouth
“You’re skipping too?” Another voice questioned
The both of you turn your heads to see it came from Dehya
“Ye-yeah. Wait, no!!” You said, “I was going to put something in someone’s locker, but decided against it…”
“Whose locker!” Childe asked with a menacing aura surrounding him causing you to be frozen in fear
“You’re scaring them!” Dehya said as she pulled Childe away from you by the collar. The ginger relented and stuffed his hands in his pockets. “I got you some chocolates.” Dehya said as she handed you a small box
“Aw, thank you-”
“I also got you some chocolate!” Childe said and gave you a chocolate bar
“Thanks, Childe.” You said
“So whose locker you putting chocolate in?” Childe asked. “I bet it’s mine, is it?”
“Well it’s…”
“It’s someone else’s?” Dehya asked
“Kinda…”
“Who is it?” Childe asked his menacing aura more intense than before
“Uhh…” You looked around trying to find a way out of this situation. “Hey aren’t those the guys from the gang you hate?” You said diverting his attention to the figures outside
“Hey!” Childe ran out of the building and began fighting the rival gang members
“There you are!” You heard Wriothesley yell out
Shit
“No, I’m sorry!” You shouted out a you ran away from the scene
“Hey!” Bennett said as he spotted you running towards him. “I got you some chocolate-” The white haired boy slipped on a banana peel that he missed. He slipped forward head butting you in the process
You pass out
Opening your eyes you see a light shinning overhead. Looking at it makes your already hurting head a lot worse, you turned away and sat up. All making sure to be slow and not make any sudden movements. Pulling the curtain back you were greeted by Baizhu, the nurse assistant
“Oh you’re finally up.”
“Up? What happened?”
Baizhu explained everything, mainly how you were headbutted by Bennett and the poor boy brought you to the nurse’s office. He was eventually told to leave so as to not overwhelm you once you woke up
“Oh that makes a lot more sense.” You said looking at where your left hand is and seeing a chocolate bar
You picked up the bar and read the note attached to it. It read “sorry for headbutting you, Bennett”
You smiled to yourself and made a mental note on telling the boy that everything was good
“(Name)” Baizhu turned towards you. “I got you some dark chocolate. It has lots of health benefits.”
“Thank you, Baizhu. I didn’t take you to be the romantic type.” You chuckled
“I am when it comes to you…”
“Uhh…”
“Ahem!”
You and Baizhu turned towards see members of the student council in the doorway
“The student council has heard that you were in the nurse’s office and we all decided to see how you were feeling and maybe give you chocolate to feel better…” Jean whispered the last part while unaware of the blush on her face
“Jean is right, it’s our job to make sure that each and every student feel comfortable and well.” Ningguang stated
Kokomi and Gorou tread carefully towards the bed you were laying in and they both presented you two baggies of chocolate
“Please accept this gift to make you feel better.” Kokomi spoke
“Yes, we wouldn’t want for you to be hurt any longer.” Gorou added desperately trying to stop his tail from waging
Ganyu and Keqing slowly walked up to you, Kokomi and Gorou stepped aside to give them some room. Once in front of you they both gave you with a big white box
“Me and Keqing made you some chocolate cake!” Ganyu said with a smile
“Please feel better.” Keqing said
“Thank you, you guys.”
“I bought you some bonbons, I know it’s not made with love like Ganyu and Keqing’s.” Yelan said as he gave you a box of bonbons
“It doesn’t matter, if you bought it, I’ll still accept it.”
Diluc walked up to you with his hands behind his back and his face as red as his fiery hair
“If that’s the case then, I got you some wine infused chocolates from my family’s company.” He said as he handed you a small box with gold wrapping. “Don’t worry the amount of wine is very small so you won’t get intoxicated.”
“Thank you so much, Di!”
“I made you some chocolate mousse, I do hope that you enjoy it, (Name).” Neuvilette smiled as he gave you the mousse
Before you could give your thanks to Neuvilette, Ayato walks up to your bedside
“Please enjoy this chocolate imported from Fontaine. I hope it’s to your liking.” Ayato boasted as he handed you a medium sized box of chocolate
“I got our dear (Name) some of the finest chocolate Snezhnaya has.” Pantalone gave you a box with silver lining
“Is that the best you can do?” Ningguang walked up to your bed and handed you a massive box of chocolate. “This is chocolate made by the finest chocolatiers Liyue has to offer.” She explained with a smug aura
Thoma and Jean come up to you with their hands behind their backs, the secretary went first
“My gift isn’t as extravagant as theirs but I tried my best to make you some chocolate chip cookies.” Thoma said has he handed you a bag of cookies
“I also baked you some cookies, I hope you like them!” Jean said
“I love them! It doesn’t matter if you bought or made them, it only matters that you had me in mind when you presented them!” You said with a smile
You saw members of the student council faces quickly become red, some redder than others
“Cyno, Sara, Clorinde, Chevreuse. What are you doing here? Please don’t tell me you’re here to take me to detention.” You asked as you spotted members of the discipline committee
“We’re here to make sure you’re okay, we heard that you were rendered unconscious in an accident.” Clorinde said as she put her hand over on chest
“I’m okay, for the most part.”
“That’s good to hear, I brought this for you.” Sara said as she held out a box of Inazuman chocolate
“Here is some chocolate, (Name).” Clorinde smiled as she gave you a baggie of chocolates
“I also got you some chocolate!” Chevreuse said as she gave you one of those mega sized chocolate bars
“Whoa, this is massive, Chevy!” You said amazed
“It’s so you have enough energy for your cafe job!” Chevreuse put her hands on her hips. “I know how energy consuming it is!”
Cyno walks up to you and he hands you a nice looking boxes of chocolate
“Chocolate has the power to heal the soul, it’s the ultimate treat-meant.” Cyno said with a grin causing you to laugh
“Ow! My head!” You said after chuckling
You missed the grimaces of everyone in the room gave Cyno, you finally stopped laughing and realized you don’t see your bag
“Uh has anyone seen my bag?” You asked
“Your school bag is in the classroom, I can get it if you need.” Diluc offered
“No I mean the big shopping bag I had all day!” You explained
“I haven’t seen it.” Ganyu said
“It might be in the lost and found.” Yelan theorized
“Okay, I need to get it.” You said as you got up from the bed
“Whoa, whoa. You aren’t in any condition to be running around.” Cyno advised
“They seem fine to me.” Jean said
“They hit their head, symptoms of a concussion could take hours to manifest.” Sara explained
This caused members of the student council to argue with the discipline committee, all of them were so wrapped up in trying to be right they didn’t notice you sneaking out of the window
“Uhh, where did they go?!”
You ran down the back and just when you were about to enter the building a figure jumps out from the bushes
You jumped back and saw the wolf boy, Razor sniffing you
“Lupical!”
“Hi, Razor…”
“Here!” Razor said as he gave you a surprisingly nice looking chocolate bar
“Thanks…”
Razor hopped back into the bush, leaving you confused as hell
Whatever you entered the school through one of the back entrances and looked around for where in the hell the lost and found could be
Out of the corner of your eye you saw both Aether and Lumine walking down the hall, the two of them made eye contact and began running before stopping in front of you. They both were panting and just when you were about to ask them what’s wrong Lumine holds up a golden box
“Please accept these!” She shouted
“No way! If you accept hers then please accept mines!” Aether retorted
“We got the same chocolate asshole!” Lumine said as she elbowed her brother in the ribs
You take both of the boxes and awkwardly thank the twins, but they were a bit too busy arguing with each other
“Okay, I’m gonna leave!” You said as you slowly walked away
You run down the hall and entered a random room only to discover that you stumbled upon the astrology club
“Hey guys, I need your help with something. Do you know where the lost and found is?” You asked
“It’s in the student council meeting room.” Candace explained
“Oh thank you so much-”
“If you are going to go, then please accept my chocolate.” Mona said as she held out a fancy looking box of chocolates
“Thank you-”
“I also got you chocolates.” Candace said as she gave you a baggie of chocolates
“Here you go- zzzzzzz.” Layla fell asleep still standing
“Uhh, Layla?” You asked but still didn’t get a response from her. “Okay, I’ll take the chocolate…”
You took the chocolate bar and kept on your way after you helped settle Layla in a chair
Okay, so it’s in the student council’s meeting room, and that’s on the 5th floor, fuck! You run up the stairs and tried not to die from absolute exhaustion
Upon reaching the 5th floor you were meet with Faruzan and Nilou
“(Name), just the person I wanted to see.” Faruzan started. “As your senior I decided to give my favorite lowerclassaman some chocolate for this fine day!”
“Thank you Faruzan.” You said as you box the little box of chocolate
“I know my gift isn’t as extravagant as Faruzan, but I hope you like it, (Name).” Nilou gave you a small baggie of chocolates in cute shapes
“Thank you, you two. I would love to talk but I’m very busy right now. See you tomorrow!” You yelled out as you started to run towards the student council meeting room
Once in the room you were greeted with your beloved red shopping bag, you check the contents of the bag to make sure everything was in place and left the meeting room
You ran down the stairs but stopped before reaching the 1st floor when you heard Neuvillette’s voice
“You saw them in the astrology club room?”
“They might have went up to 5th floor to get their bag.” Jean inquired
“Let’s find them there.” Ayato said
Shit! They’re looking for you! Why? You feel fine!
You entered a classroom on the second floor and hid for the time being, you didn’t realize it was the dance room until Ga Ming greeted you
“Yo (Name)! What brings you here!”
“Just hiding, please don’t tell anyone I was here!”
“Okay, boss! By the way here’s your chocolate!” He said as he handed you a Liyuen chocolate bar
“Thanks man, see you later!” You waved goodbye bye as you exited the dance room
You down the hall to be in the opposite direction from where the student council was. Looking behind you, you missed the large figure you were running towards. You bumped into the person and fell on your butt
“Ugh, again…?” You said mainly to yourself before looking up to see who you bumped into “Capitano!” You shot up and began profusely apologizing
“Are you alright?” Mika asked
“Yeah, just a little frazzled.” You explained
“I got you some chocolate!” Mika said as he extended his hands out to give you a small box of chocolate
“I also got you some chocolate.” Capitano said as he turned away and gave you a cute looking box of chocolate
“Oh my gods, this is so cute!” You gushed
“Have you seen (Name)?” Keqing just around the corner asked a student
“Ack! I gotta go! Don’t tell anyone I was here!”
You ran in the opposite direction of where Keqing was and was greeted with a flash of light that disoriented you
“Sorry, you ran into the shot.”
You shook your head to see Charlotte and Heizou
“I’m sorry I wasn’t looking where I was going.”
“Well since you’re here, I want to give you this!” Charlotte said as she handed you a box of chocolate
“Wow, thanks Charlotte!”
“Hey (N/n), it’s after school~”
“Wait, I can’t tell you the secret just yet!” You said as you held the shopping bag close to your chest
“I can’t take this anymore, c’mon tell me! Or do I have to uncover it myself?” Heizou had a mischievous look on his face
“Is that (Name)?”
You bolted
You ran and looked around before hiding in the closet where they put the cleaning supplies, you just hoped that no one will think of checking there
Finally once the coast was clear you exited the supply closet and ran down the stairs. You finally reached the lockers and checked that many of the shoes haven’t been replaced with the inside shoes
You began your plan
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“Have you seen them?” Wriothesley asked a pair of students whose answer were a no
The student council, discipline committee and many of your admirers regrouped after searching every nook and cranny the school had and found no sight of you
“Do you think they went home?” Kokomi asked
“I hope not, they could fall unconscious on their way home.” Diluc uttered
“I know I promised them that I wouldn’t tell anyone, but I just can’t when they’re in danger of passing out somewhere.” Ga Ming said
“It’s okay, you didn’t know, it’s an honest mistake.” Arlecchino reassured
“Big brother Albedo!” A high pitched voice called out
“Klee, what are you doing here?” Albedo asked
“You didn’t meet me where you told me you were going to.”
“I’m sorry, I was helping to look for (Name).”
“Oh (Name) gave me and Nahida these yummy cookies and went home!” Klee happily stated
“Wait! They went home?” Surose asked
“Yup!” Klee said
This sent everyone into a frenzy. You all alone potentially falling unconscious in the middle of the street drove them all insane
Everyone raced to their lockers to get their shoes but stopped
“Ha! I got chocolates from (Name)! Suck it losers!” Kuni cheered triumphantly
“We all got chocolates from them jackass.” Al Haitham said
Kuni looked around to see everyone holding a little box
“They even made me dog safe chocolate.” Gorou said desperately trying to hide his wagging tail
“They gave me chocolate before I could even gift them mine? I will get vengeance!” Eula said
“Chocolate and a cuddle session with (Name)? This is the best day ever.” Xilonen muttered to herself
“What?!” Everyone shouted in unison
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heartstringsduet · 10 hours ago
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Happy Sunday ☀️ Have some wolf fic.
Most of the time, Carlos is whisked away from him anyway, roped into one game or another. He’s used to observing first, being on the outskirts until he can gauge how to best approach a tight-knit group, but here everyone draws him into the middle of the fray. It’s intimidating enough, not helped by how casually they all chose varying questions to gauge who he is as a person. Some to see if he fits in their group, some to see if he fits with TK. Both seem like the stakes couldn’t be higher.
“So Carlos, what’s your favorite sports team?” Paul asks over a round of pool. “There are mostly wrong answers.”
“Forget about sport. Who’d you last vote for in the election?” Marjan asks from his other side before he can even answer Paul.
“I saw your Camaro. Sick, man! Could I take a spin?” Mateo asks by the dart board.
“Say your house burned down, what would you save first and why?” Nancy asks as she plops next to him at the bar when he takes a break. “Also, do you know your sun, your moon and your rising? Don’t tell me you’re a scorpio.”
“Strand’s a powderkeg,” Pearce murmurs between throwing one dart and the next. He twists with a dart in hand pointing at him. “Don’t let him blow up.” 
“You’re a good dancer, Officer Reyes,” Grace says when she convinces them all to join her on the dance floor. “I hope you’re a good and gentle leader outside of the dance floor. I wouldn’t want you to step on any toes.” Somehow, her gentle voice and soft face make this feel like the biggest threat.
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magnagaruzenmon · 2 days ago
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Valentine’s day
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A quick break from our usual posting. Shout out to @smuttysabina for this idea. Love em to death though
You get home from another busy day—hours of spreadsheet drudgery, mind-numbing meetings, and traffic that tested every ounce of your patience. Your body aches for the sweet embrace of your couch, maybe some takeout, and a mindless scroll through your phone. But as you step inside, you’re immediately greeted by an unfamiliar scent—roses.
You pause, frowning. You’re not really a floral person, and you’re certain you didn’t leave anything like that here. Your eyes scan the apartment, and that’s when you notice them—delicate rose petals, scattered across the floor like breadcrumbs leading you somewhere.
Okay, weird. But you’re too tired to question it. You kneel down, picking up a few petals as you follow the unexpected trail down the hall. The path leads straight to your room.
Pushing open the door, you’re met with an even stranger sight.
Hyoon—your long-time friend, gaming rival, and occasional chaos-bringer—is sprawled across your bed, deeply engrossed in a fighting game. She’s decked out in a casual but killer Mai Shiranui cosplay, complete with the iconic red and white outfit, though she’s opted for comfortable shorts instead of the full getup. Her fingers move with practiced precision over the controller, her eyes locked onto the screen, entirely in the zone.
You stand there, utterly perplexed, still not connecting the dots.
Sensing your presence, Hyoon blinks, snapping out of her trance. She quickly turns toward you, and then—as if suddenly remembering something—shifts into what you assume is supposed to be a seductive pose. One leg bent, head tilted, lips slightly parted.
The effect is… lost on you.
“Hey, Hyoon. What are you doing here? I thought you had a super cool Valentine,” you say, leaning against the doorframe.
She stares at you, her expression unreadable for a moment, before letting out a long, exasperated sigh.
“Why are you so dumb?” she mutters under her breath before sitting up, crossing her arms. “You are my super cool Valentine!”
Silence. Your brain short-circuits for a beat.
You step back, leaving the room, closing the door behind you.
A moment passes. Then you open it again.
“I’m making dinner. You want some?”
Hyoon lets out a laugh, shaking her head before grinning at you. “Yeah, sure.”
You move to the kitchen, rolling up your sleeves as you start pulling out ingredients from the fridge. Nothing fancy—just something quick and comforting. A stir-fry, maybe. You toss some oil into the pan, letting it heat up as you begin chopping vegetables with practiced ease.
Behind you, Hyoon hops onto the counter, swinging her legs as she watches you cook. She’s still wearing that Mai outfit, but now she’s ditched the attempt at seduction and settled into her usual self—casual, teasing, and just a little chaotic.
“So,” she starts, her voice light but probing. “Why didn’t you know?”
You pause, glancing at her. “Know what?”
Hyoon gives you a deadpan stare. “That I liked you, dumbass.”
Your hands freeze mid-chop. The sound of sizzling oil suddenly feels way too loud in the silence that follows.
“��I dunno,” you admit after a beat, resuming your cutting just to have something to do with your hands. “You never said anything.”
Hyoon groans dramatically, throwing her head back. “I have said things. So many things! I even wore this stupid cosplay today because I thought you’d get the hint!” She gestures at herself, then huffs. “Do you know how many times I’ve hinted at it?”
You think back. Hyoon has always been close to you—always teasing, always finding ways to stick around. The playful nudges, the way she always made sure to sit next to you during hangouts, the way she lingered when everyone else left. The way she looked at you sometimes, like you were the only one in the room.
You swallow, flipping the vegetables in the pan. “…I thought you were just like that with everyone.”
Hyoon blinks at you, then slowly, so slowly, drags a hand down her face. “Oh my god.”
You smirk, stirring the food. “Hey, in my defense, you do flirt with, like, everyone.”
“Yeah, but I flirt with you the most,” she mutters, crossing her arms. “I don’t do all this for just anyone, you know.”
Something warm flickers in your chest, unexpected but not unwelcome. You glance at her, a small smile tugging at the corners of your lips. “So… how long?”
Hyoon meets your eyes, and for once, there’s no teasing in her expression. Just something soft, something real. “…A while.”
The weight of that lingers between you as you plate the food. You slide a dish over to her, and she takes it with a quiet ‘thanks,’ eyes briefly flicking to you before she digs in.
You sit beside her, eating in comfortable silence. The air between you has shifted, subtle but undeniable.
Maybe you’ve been a little dumb.
After Dinner is finished Hyoon and you lay on your couch as a dumb youtube video plays.
“Okay I want desert now,” Hyoon says as she forces open your pants before taking your cock in her mouth. You moan as her lips wrap around your cock. Hyoon looks up at you with a wild and happy smile as she takes you in and out of her mouth.
“Fuck you taste so good,” she says as she wraps her tongue around your cock. You moan and Hyoon replies, “yeah moan like a little slut for me baby,” you get lost in her as she continues to suck you off.
Her cheeks hollow as sucks your cock with an intense look before she says, “I should completely ruin this orgasm for you,” you groan begging her not to, and she smiles before going back to sucking you off. As she does she tightens her throat around you at a vicious pace before you explode in her throat. Hyoon looks up and smiles at you before saying “Good Boy,”
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thehereticdiaries · 2 days ago
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Dead Man Walking: Chapter Seven
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Summary: You and a few of the boys go on a run for more medical supplies. It doesn't go super well, leading to some arguments
Warnings: Violence, heated arguments
I'll probably be working on Pack Mentality's next chapter this weekend, then I wanna do more for Baby Fever and Protective Instincts
Also not proofread oops
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As soon as you walked into the main room, Wooyoung and Jeongin latched on to you. The look of horror at what they saw at that camp sent a shiver down your spine. You easily caved and let them pull you to the floor. While Wooyoung rested his head on your tummy, Jeongin hid his face in the crook of your neck. You sighed sadly, using one hand to card through Wooyoung’s hair and the other to trace gentle circles on Jeongin’s bicep. Slowly, you felt them relax in your arms.
Hongjoong couldn’t tear his eyes away from you. This whole interaction between you and the boys stirred something in him, something that had a fire burning under his skin. A nudge on his shoulder forced him to look away. He turned to Chris, who gestured to some of the others with his chin. It would seem that Hongjoong wasn’t the only one with these feelings. Minho, Yeosang, and San stared at you with heated eyes. Almost as if they felt their leaders scrutinizing them, the three of them turned to Hongjoong and Chan. The latter slowly shifted his gaze from them, to you, to the hallway, then back to them. They understood the silent command, and all five of them filed out of the main room.
“I’m gonna take a wild guess, here,” San started once the door to the leaders’ office clicked shut. “This is about Y/N?”
“This is about the way we were all just staring at her,” Hongjoong clarified. They stood in a circle in the middle of the room.
“I take it we all feel the same?” Chris asked while crossing his arms. He didn’t look angry, though. Just curious. 
“We do. And I can confidently say that Felix, Wooyoung, and Jisung do, too,” Yeosang confirmed for the younger boys. Minho raised a brow.
“I think we all agree on this,” Minho emphasized. 
“So what do we do?” San’s question caused a wicked grin to spread on Hongjoong’s face.
“We share.”
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The day you had been dreading couldn’t have come at a worse time. It was only three days since the recon mission and everyone was still way on edge. And no, it wasn’t your period.
“Why?! Why, why, why now?!” You complained while pacing your empty office. There was no getting around it. You trudged down to Chan and Hongjoong’s office. The door was closed, so you took a moment to bounce on the balls of your feet to hype yourself up. With one final deep breath, you knocked on the door, feeling like you’ve just signed your own death warrant. Okay, maybe you were being a little dramatic. Chan opened the door and his easy-going smile immediately dropped at your nervousness.
“What’s wrong?” He asked, prompting Hongjoong to poke his head into the doorway.
“So, funny story,” you laughed dryly, gaining an incredibly unimpressed face from Hongjoong. “I need to make a run,” you grimaced. The leaders shared a look before returning to you.
“Why, exactly, do we need to do a run?” Chris questioned further.
“Not just we. I need to do a run for more medical supplies.”
“Absolutely not,” Hongjoong denied. “Whatever you need, write it down and we’ll have some of the boys go get it.”
“Hongjoong,” you sighed, roughly running a hand through your hair. “I really, really don’t want to argue about this. I need to–”
“No,” Chris interrupted. “No way are we risking your safety like that.”
“But none of you know what to look for!” You argued, irritation clear in your voice. “Even if I wrote it down, would you even know what a pulse ox looks like? Tourniquets? Support splints?” Their silence was answer enough. Hongjoong narrowed his eyes at you.
“You’re not going alone.”
“No shit,” you scoffed. They glared down at you, making your spine straighten on instinct.
“Who do we send her with?” Chris turned to the younger leader. 
“Changbin, obviously,” Hongjoong paused to think. “Along with Mingi and Yeosang.” They split up to find your new run group while you went down to the maintenance room to gather weapons and an empty backpack. San, who was sharpening the groups’ knives, stopped to watch you with furrowed brows.
“What are you doing?” He asked as you looped your holster onto your belt and tightened the strap of your sheath around your thigh.
“I’m making a run with–”
“You’re what?!” He shouted, startling you and making you flinch. You opted not to answer, instead mentally going over what you’d need to find. That was until San cupped your face between his hands, squishing your cheeks and forcing you to make eye contact. “Why are you going on a run?”
“I need more medical supplies. We’re running low on a bunch of stuff,” you explained. San opened his mouth to protest, but Chris and Yeosang entering the room cut him off.
“Hongjoong is getting Mingi and Changbin is coming down after he says bye to Hyunjin,” Chan informed you. “There’s a high school just under a kilometer away. The military converted the football field to an emergency medical center.”
“No fucking way.” San’s hands dropped from your cheeks so he could get in Chan’s face. “You’re sending her there? Last I saw, the place was overrun.”
“Jongho and Seungmin saw otherwise. There are still walkers, but not a crazy amount,” the eldest retorted, crossing his arms and cocking his head to the side.
“San, I’ll be fine,” you reassured him while stepping between him and Chris to diffuse the tension. San’s jaw clenched, but he held his tongue and backed off. Moments later, Hongjoong, Mingi, and Changbin filed into the room. The boys of your run group quickly gathered their supplies. Chris unlocked the heavy back door, pausing with his hand on the knob.
“Be safe,” he said while looking over the four of you. “Keep her safe.” He pulled open the door, and once you were outside, it shut with an ominous thud. Changbin took the lead and you made your way to the high school. The football field held three large, military-grade tents. It was surrounded by a temporary fence topped with barbed wire. From where you stood, you could see three walkers roaming around. And a gap in the fence. You poked Mingi and pointed to the gap. Silently, you shimmied through the fence and entered the first tent with no issues. You raided the many drawers and cabinets, tossing what you wanted into your backpack. Your bag was stuffed full after the first tent, and you went through the second tent in the same way using Yeosang’s backpack.
The third tent did not go well.
This tent was a communal area with a makeshift kitchen and rows of beds. Only the back quarter of the tent had medical equipment. The three boys wandered off to look for anything else that could be useful, leaving you to go through the small infirmary. None of you expected a walker to be locked in one of the cabinets. 
As soon as you opened the door, it snarled and lunged at you. Its hands dug into your shoulders as you stumbled backwards, barely containing your scream. You tripped, landing roughly on your back with the walker on top of you. It snapped its teeth, desperately trying to tear into your flesh. Your arms strained with the effort of holding it back. A strangled whimper escaped your throat while tears burned at the back of your eyes. Right when your arms were about to give out, the butt of a shotgun hit the walker square on the temple, knocking it sideways.
Mingi pulled you to your feet, frantically checking for wounds with wide eyes while Changbin put down the walker. You panted heavily, digging your nails into Mingi’s biceps. Growls echoed outside the tent. Fuck.
“GO!” Yeosang shouted while sprinting toward you. Mingi passed you to Yeosang, grabbing your backpack from where it fell on the ground. The boys formed a triangle around you with Mingi and Changbin leading and Yeosang right behind you. The two older boys wielded normal weapons, a machete and a crowbar, but Changbin had a fucking war hammer. You didn’t have time to dwell on the odd weapon choice. Your group ran through the tent with at least a dozen walkers on your tail. You were closing in on the tent’s opening when another walker slammed into a shelf from outside the tent. The shelf swayed dangerously, but stayed upright. Its contents, however, came raining down.
“Shit!” Yeosang shoved a walker back then yanked you into his chest, covering your head with his shoulders as you hunched over. He grunted at the impact of random military equipment hitting his back. You were momentarily distracted by his biceps, because holy shit has he always been this jacked? Where has he been hiding all this muscle, what the fuck? Why did you want to bite his bicep? Wait, FUCK, now is not the time!!
“Come on, back to the fence!” Changbin yelled. You rushed to the gap, where Mingi ushered you through first. You didn’t stop running for several blocks, even after the wails and growls of the walkers faded away. You forced the group to stop as you doubled over, coughing and panting heavily. 
“Are you okay?” Yeosang checked on you while rubbing between your shoulder blades.
“What the hell happened?” Mingi asked before you could respond.
“There was, fuck,” you paused to take several deep breaths. Changbin hovered nearby, scanning the area with his hammer slung across his shoulders. “A walker was in one of the cabinets. I didn’t even hear it in there.”
“Let’s just get home,” Changbin intervened when Mingi ground his teeth. “We can talk about it when we get back.” The four of you continued in a light jog, enveloped in a tense silence. Jongho had barely opened the door when San rushed forward, pulling you tightly to his chest. You let out a quiet ‘oof’ but didn’t protest as he shuffled backwards so everyone could get inside. 
“We’ll bring the backpacks to your office,” Yeosang tapped your shoulder as he and Mingi disappeared down the hall. Once San reluctantly let you go, you were immediately wrapped in another hug, this time from Felix. Jisung hopped in, making it a group hug. You peeked around Felix’s shoulder, seeing Yunho and Seonghwa anxiously waiting a few feet away. 
“Is there a line to hug me?” You certainly weren’t complaining, but the sudden affection was definitely confusing.
“Yes,” Seonghwa replied. “We played rock, paper, scissors to decide who goes first.”
“You guys are ridiculous,” your nose scrunched up as you giggled at their antics.
“Maybe, but it’s also my turn.” Yunho shooed away the younger boys, who groaned in protest. You squeaked in surprise as you were swept off your feet. Without thinking, you wrapped your legs around Yunho’s waist, effectively turning you into a koala. Yunho grinned, satisfied by your instinctive reaction, and used one hand to support under your thighs while the other cradled the back of your head. 
“Y/N.” Your eyes widened at Hongjoong’s sharp tone. He marched through the door and right up to you, reaching up to rest his hand on your cheek. “Mingi said you were attacked, that you almost got bit.” 
“What?!” Jisung yelled. Felix lightly smacked his shoulder then gestured for him to lower his volume. Jisung sighed before continuing in a calmer voice. “What happened?”
“I was going through the infirmary in the last tent and there was a walker in one of the cabinets. It knocked me down,” you shrugged. Your nonchalance had Yunho tightening his grip on you. 
“You were alone?!” San glared at Changbin. “You left her alone?”
“We split up to search the communal area. We do it all the time, so–”
“Yeah, we do it,” San interrupted, pointing to himself. “She doesn’t.” He was now pointing at you. A sinking feeling gnawed at the pit of your stomach.
“I’m sorry, dude, but it would’ve been a waste of time for all of us to search the whole tent,” Changbin argued. 
“Oh, you’re sorry? That’s–”
“Enough!” You shouted and wiggled out of Yunho’s hold. “If you’re gonna be mad at someone, then it should be me. I’m the one that suggested splitting up.”
“But still, any of the guys should have said no,” San insisted, wincing as he crossed his arms. 
“Relax your arms, you’ll fuck up your shoulder,” you instructed. He faltered, but moved his hands to his pockets instead. Hongjoong stood behind you, squeezing your shoulder gently.
“I think it would be best if you didn’t go on any more runs,” he sighed with a shake of his head. Your nostrils flared in anger as you slapped the leader’s hand away. Everyone in the room jolted with shock.
“I am not made of fucking glass! All of you need to stop treating me like I’m gonna break at the first sign of trouble,” you scolded while glaring at each of them.
“But–”
“No! No ‘but’s, San. I survived this long and I will continue to survive, which includes everything that you guys do,” you scoffed, poking your tongue into your cheek. “I’m going to sort through my stuff. No one bother me unless someone is actively bleeding.”
“Y/N, wait.” You didn’t stick around to hear what Yunho had to say, storming down the hall and slamming your office door shut. The sound echoed throughout the building.
“Thanks, guys,” Seonghwa retorted sarcastically. “Your idiocy cost me my Y/N hug.”
“Seriously? That’s what you’re worried about?” Hongjoong sighed tiredly, pinching the bridge of his nose.
“Anyone want to tell me why Y/N is pissed?” Chan questioned as he entered the maintenance room. “She wouldn’t talk to anyone.”
“San and Changbin started arguing and Hongjoong told her that she shouldn’t go on runs anymore,” Seonghwa explained. “She, rightfully, got angry because of them being so overprotective.”
“So you think it’s okay for her to risk her safety?” San raised an eyebrow at Seonghwa.
“We all risk our lives every time we leave this building. My guess is she thinks it’s unfair for everyone else to take that risk while she sits around in safety. She should be able to participate, right, Chan?” Seonghwa expected the group’s eldest to back him up. At his silence, Seonghwa turned to see Chan looking at the ground with a guilty expression.
“Well…”
“Oh, come on,” Seonghwa huffed. “You agree with them?”
“I don’t like the idea of letting her put herself in danger. I mean, walkers are bad enough, but now we also have Garrett’s men to deal with,” Chan admitted, rubbing the back of his neck.
“Right, and I guess we should bundle her up in bubble wrap, too?” Seonghwa continued his snarky rant. “Or how about we hold her hand while she goes to the bathroom?”
“Okay, smartass,” Chris snapped. “Am I supposed to believe that you’re not worried?”
“I am. I’m terrified when any of us go out there,” Seonghwa’s voice softened considerably. “But I trust her, just like I trust all of you. We keep each other safe.” He shrugged, then raised his hands in surrender before disappearing down the hall.
“Um,” Felix spoke up for the first time since the arguments broke out. “I agree with Seonghwa. I think it’s a little silly to keep her cooped up in here.”
“God,” Chris growled. “I hate it so much, but ultimately she’s the one that decides what she does. And if that means going on runs, we’ll just have to be even more careful.”
“Give her time to cool off, but later on we need to apologize. Especially San, Hongjoong, and Changbin,” Yunho advised, shooting pointed looks to the three that caused your outburst. 
“Fine,” San begrudgingly agreed with Hongjoong and Changbin nodding along. 
“We’re all on edge. We need to do a better job communicating. This arguing can’t keep happening, it’ll kill us,” Yunho stated before he, Felix, and Jisung left the maintenance room. The four remaining members stood in a heavy, awkward silence for a bit until Chris cleared his throat, prompting them to disperse.
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