#otp: darling dear

[flowersofstarlight]

Happy Pride Month, Neighbors! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈✨

[iliketodrawstuffilike]

Be honest. Who do you and would you ✨💖ship💖✨ in this AU? I just wanna know!🥰✨

If you want to know more about this AU for your answer, check the “simple little stories au” tag!😊✨

[nanatsuyu]

Saw someone mention how 'vampires need invited to come in' in the context of sex and all I can think about is the dynamic between kandrew in my holy ground au and hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooboi

[xreaderanonaccount]

Rythm of of the heart (Capitano x G/N!Reader)

Based off a prompt on OTP prompt generator

tick, tick, tick. 

The grandfather clock echoed in the silent office, as the strongest harbinger sit in his office. Paperwork sprawled across his desk. Capitone didn’t like paperwork, it was boring, something that could easily be done by a foot soldier, not the 1st Fatui Harbinger. He sighed as he slouched into his plush chair. Rubbing his helmet as he stared at the report he is supposed to submit to Pierror soon. The ticks of the grandfather clock matching the rhythm of the pen tap on the wooden desk. Capitano set the paper down, stalling his work. Soft raps interrupted the rhythm of the grandfather clock snapping Capitano out of his boredom. 

“Come in.” His voice is soft as there is only one person who knocks on his door late at night. He watched as you slipped inside his office, you looked so sleepy, your eyes drooped as you walked towards Capitano.

“What’s the matter dear, can’t sleep?” Capitano spoke, resting his head on his hand as he watched you intently. You looked adorable in his clothing, you were practically drowning in his clothes. He was big and he knew it. He smiled as he watched you slip into his lap. 

“Can I just lay on your chest? The sound of your heartbeat helps me sleep.”  Capitano could barely hear you as you nuzzled your face into his chest. Capitano chuckled as wrapped one strong arm around your waist. 

“Of course my darling. Rest all you want, I’ll be here for… a long time.” Capitano sighed as he started to rub the bottom of your back. These paperwork will never be finished. How could he? Not when you're sitting on his lap so cutely. Looks like he’ll just have to pull an all-nighter.

A/N: divider credits: cafekitsune

[jade-green-butterfly]

Coossy 'Love Scratchies'~🧁💜💗💚🦋

Snuggles From Grandmama & Grandpop~💜🌟🩵💙

Okay, I got these adorable beauties around the start of this year and in tribute to how awesome @mangoshibi's Trolls art is, I wanted share them with you all~🩷😊I absolutely LOVE how she draws the Funk Family!💖🥰

I asked for my beloved OTP, Coossy (Cooper and I) spending some sweet alone time together as I give him some love scratchies~💗😚Along with our darling son, Toby spending some quality time with his dear grandmama and grandpop as they give him huge snuggles~💞🤗D'awww...so wholesome~!🥹✨ I am truly LOVING how both of these precious pieces turned out and just how I imagined them too~!💝😍Thank-you ever so much, Mango!🫂💕Hope you are keeping well~🫶🏻😌And I hope you all like too, enjoy~✌🏻😉✨xoxo.

*~Reblogs are also deeply appreciated as well, so please do reblog as well as like! Thank-you kindly!~*

Cooper, King Quincy & Queen Essence (c) DreamWorks Trolls/DreamWorks Animation

Trollsona Jussy/Justina Butterfly & Toby (c) @jade-green-butterfly (Me~!)

Coossy Commissions (c) @mangoshibi🌈

[pb-loves-owls]

Your OTP on terms of endearment

Character A: my dear, dearest, darling, love of my life, apple of my eye… my reason for living, my moon and stars, the rhythm that my heart beats for

Character B: babe, baby, sugar tits

[magicalyaku]

Hello and welcome to my 2023 reading wrap up! A big Thank You to everyone who followed my ramblings throughout the year! <3 I will continue through 2024. Maybe I'll learn how to write proper reviews, at least I'll try to remember better what I actually want to say about the stories. In 2022, I read 93 books plus my own. Guess how many it were in 2023? 93 plus my own!! xD That was huge coincidence and I love it. Of these 94 books, 4 are rereads (which won't be included in the "Favourite" sections), 2 are non-fiction, 11 are non-queer. I only DNFed 1 book (which is not pictured) and other than that I only disliked 6 books! (And it's a pretty soft dislike in comparison. I don't hate them nearly enough to want to shit on them again. :'D).

So on the the awards!

Most Read Author: KJ Charles (8 books)

Least Favourite Book: Daresh (Katja Brandis) (the one I could not finish for dear life)

Favourite Character: Brand (The Tarot Sequence) and Will (The Will Darling Adventures) (yes, there's a trend)

Favourite Covers (of books I read, not releases):

(There were too many. D:)

Highest Emotional Investment (aka The Agony, the suffering, the why you do this to me Award): Dark Heir - The Scottish Boy - In Memoriam

Wildest Story: The Adventures of Pinocchio

Favourite Books:

The Devil's Luck (L.S. Baird)

The Scottish Boy (Alex de Campi)

In Memoriam (Alice Winn)

Just Lizzie (Karen Wilfried)

Dark Heir (C.S. Pacat)

The Will Darling Adventures (KJ Charles)

Gwen & Art are not in Love (Lex Croucher)

The Buried and the Bound (Rochelle Hassan)

More Books I enjoyed greatly:

Oracle of Senders series (Mere Joyce)

Of Feathers and Thorns (Kit Vincent)

Wren Martin Ruins it all (Amanda deWitt)

Simon Snow series (Rainbow Rowell)

The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley (Shaun David Hutchinson)

The Tarot Sequence (K.D. Edwards)

The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer (S.E. Harmon)

Sixteen Souls (Rosie Talbot)

By any Other Name (Erin Cotter)

The High King's Golden Tongue (Megan Derr) and more!!

Most Used Name: I counted names last year and didn't want to do it again this year because I read so much fantasy, so the names were all over. Still, there was one who stood out amongst them all with at least 4 instances, if not more. Probably more.

Will

Congratulations. I have to admit, I've always liked that name. My favourite character of all times and part of my one and only OTP is named Will as well and I kinda hope the last book of their second trilogy never comes because it will probably make me scream and ... ...

Bonus! This year, I counted pages! Because I felt that most books were much shorter than what I read before. So I wanted to know. Turns out, my feeling was wrong. My 93 books had a whole of 33011 pages which results in approximately 350 pages per book. That's pretty normal I dare say.

That's it for 2023! I had a very good year in books. I wanted to read less actually, and failed spectacularly because I had too much fun. And if anyone's wondering how I read so much, I read fast and I just didn't do anything else in my free time. Escapism to the max. I hope, the new year treats you well! I hope, you have fun with the books you read! Let's meet again soon! <3

[starstruckodysseys]

vanessa mallteen

ohhh my babygirl. darling. character i created from the ground up

favorite thing about them: ace vibes in crushing on a crush are so real TO ME. is this technically headcanon yes but so is everything else about the pibe fandom

least favorite thing about them: the fact she only exists on screen for 39 whole minutes </3

favorite line: been a minute since i watched mallapalooza tbh but i will forever love “do you think the boys are having a conversation just like ours?” like no girlie. they are not. they are taking stuffed bears to college

brotp: bryce + vanessa my darlings who i made friends and never actually interact <3

otp: POLYPALOOZA ON TOP!!!!! truly just her with any of the mall teens they r so dear to me. did you guys know that

notp: unfortunately i don’t think i have strong enough opinions for this one guys lmao

random headcanon: i’ve mentioned this before but trans vanessa is real to me. she stole her name from vanessa west-moorland aka her role model doctor :]

unpopular opinion: um. uh. you all should be making more content of her 🫵 (i have not posted pibe fic since. okay last month nvm i can say this still)

song i associate with them: straight ahead — dom fera

favorite pic of them: yknow i wasn’t going to do this bc that is just jess mckenna but also i have this one in my camera roll already so. yknow

ask game here

[monkey-li]

As every year @/momonoki23 and I do a OTP exchange. Pouty Drake is NOT gonna share his precious gift.

No sir! Merry merry christmas (eve) my dear darling.

On to a next year full of Duck OTPs! I really love chatting, ranting and art sharing with you

[bubblecat-co]

OTP Vibes Game: Ash'anne Aria and Davrin

Why hello there, what a lovely Wednesday! Rules: Post some pictures of your OTP and their vibes, some info, and a song that fits their vibe. That's it. Edit as you please. I got tagged by @virenasalin I'm tagging: everyone! whoop if you see this you just got tagged! everything is under the cut!

Tropes: Unknowingly in love Battle couple Everyone can see it

Songs:

Cowboy like me - Taylor Swift

now you hang from my lips like the garden of Babylon with your boots beneath my bed forever is the sweetest con. I've had some tricks up my sleeve. takes one to know one, You're a cowboy like me. and I'm never gonna love again.

You possess me - Dread halla Tavern

here by your side what a way to go. I never had a doubt dear, hush now I already know tell them that we were brave when the gates of hell stretched in attempts to try to take us down If I lost you now, let this be my last vow, I will never love again.

Soft - babygirl

I lost my mind the things I do I know I'm hard to love sometimes but there's something soft about you makes me feel soft around you

When the Dark dresses lightly - AURORA

Let's dance to our sorrow Make amends there's so much you still don't know Here's to us now, my dear we're going deep now all this fear is contagious

Surround you - Echosmith

Darling I'm thrilled to have you by my side wherever you are whenever you need me just crawl in my arms and I'll hold you beside me.

Photos:

Honorable Song mention:

Also gonna just drop their playlist while I'm at it

[biblicallyaccuratemeat]

Melting

A/N: Happy Valentine's Day to my all-time favorite human being and best friend, @teaflavoredwitch! My life would be so boring and lame if you weren't in it, I'm immensely thankful for your friendship and our 2,000+ ongoing rps :) <3 I had so much fun writing your tiefling babe and Gale, they really are my OTP. Gale Dekarios x original tiefling character, established relationship, tooth-rotting fluff, post-game, non-sexual body worship, intimacy, domestic fluff, Valentine's Day fluffy goodness!

Word count: 4.2k

Gale stood at the window of his study, gazing out at the bustling streets of Waterdeep below. The sun shone brightly on this Valentine's Day, the perfect weather to kickstart a day dedicated to lavishing affection upon his beloved Tea. As the front door opened and Tea stepped inside, Gale turned to greet them with a warm smile. His brown eyes sparkled with anticipation as he took in the sight of his partner returning home. He had been eagerly awaiting their arrival, having spent the morning meticulously planning a day filled with thoughtful gestures and heartfelt experiences to show Tea just how deeply they were loved.

"What a pleasant surprise seeing you home already," Gale remarked, his rich baritone voice tinged with delighted anticipation. He stepped closer, his graceful yet strong posture accentuated by the simple yet refined wizard robes he wore. A neatly trimmed full beard framed his handsome face, and his brown hair swept back. "I trust your foray into the market was a productive one? For myself, the morning has been quite the opposite - a period of idle anticipation, not for lack of industry, but for the opportunity to spend this day in your exquisite company."

He reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from Tea's forehead, his fingers lingering on the soft skin of their cheek in a tender caress. The dark scar on his upper chest, a relic from his past encounters with the Netherese orb, seemed to pulse with a life of its own as his heartbeat quickened in their presence. The little tiefling beams at Gale, setting their heavy satchel down, no longer able to contain their excitement, they chirp, “I got you a Valentine’s gift at the market!”

They turn their attention to the discarded satchel, digging through it with a determined little furrow of their brow. After a moment of rooting around and tossing random items to the side, they let out a little triumphant “Ah-ha!” Pulling out a leatherbound, ancient tome, they hold it up proudly. Gale immediately recognizes it as the very volume he has been searching tirelessly for to no avail. His eyes widened in delighted surprise as Tea presented the rare tome, his smile softening into an expression of heartfelt appreciation. He accepted the gift with a gentle reverence, his fingers tracing the worn leather cover and the intricate embossed symbols adorning the front.

"My dear Tea," Gale murmured, his voice laden with emotive weight, "you truly have outdone yourself this time. A work of arcane literature such as this is an exquisite find, even in the sprawling markets of Waterdeep." He opened the tome, the scent of aged parchment and the faint shimmer of magical wards ghosting across the pages.

"This is a compendium of Valthrun Shadowweb's research on the dynamics of arcane weather phenomena. I have long sought an original copy of this text, and you have delivered it to me as if it were a piece of my own heart." Gale's eyes glistened with unshed tears of joy as he gazed at his beloved. "Your intuition and thoughtfulness never cease to amaze me, my darling."

He set the tome down on a nearby table and stepped closer to Tea, one hand coming to rest gently on the small of their back. His thumb traced the curve of their spine, a tender gesture of love and appreciation. Gale leaned in, his beard brushing against their cheek as he hummed happily, “That must have cost you an arm and a leg to procure such a rare item.”

Tea’s face flushes a deeper pink than their complexion, giggling nervously, “Oh, right, about that…” They wring their hands together nervously, sneaking a glance up at the wizard, “I wouldn’t exactly say I bought it…um, it’s more like I happened upon it and took it?” They offer a tentative smile, though they know Gale wouldn’t be angry.

Gale's brow furrowed slightly as a flicker of confusion crossed his handsome features, his thumb coming to a pause on the small of Tea's back. He tilted his head curiously, his brown eyes searching theirs as they gazed up at him with a nervous yet sweet smile.

"I see," Gale murmured, his voice taking on a gentle, almost indulgent tone. "Well, however you came by this tome, I am deeply moved by the gesture of your thoughtfulness." He leaned in closer, his beard brushing against their cheek as he spoke softly into their ear. "My beloved, you need not worry about the price or the means by which you acquired this rare treasure. The true value lies in the love and care you have put into this thoughtful gift and the joy it brings me."

“Oh, well, anything for you," Tea chirps happily, preening under Gale's attention, their heavy tail swishing happily. "I'm glad you like it.”

A soft chuckle rumbled in Gale's chest as he listened to Tea's cheerful admission, a warm smile spreading across his handsome face. His fingers curled gently around their waist, holding them close as he gazed into their eyes with adoration. "Anything for me, you say?" Gale repeated, raising a brow as a playful smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth. "My dear, I would say the sentiment is mutual." He leaned in closer, until their foreheads touched and his warm breath ghosted over their lips. "You spoil me so very much, my love."

Gale's hand slid higher up their back, his fingers threading through their short, thick hair. He tilted Tea's head to the side, exposing the delicate curve of their neck revealingly. Unable to resist the temptation of such succulent flesh, Gale bent down and pressed a tender kiss to the tender pink skin, his beard leaving a light roughness in its wake.

"Today, I wish to return the favor," he murmured against their throat before trailing gentle kisses up to their jaw. "I have planned a day filled with our every indulgence, from the heights of cuisine to intimate moments I intend to share in the sanctuary of our chambers."

His voice was a low, husky murmur as he spoke of his intentions, his breath hot against their skin. Gale had always been one to use words like the finest of weapons, and he wielded them now with intent to disarm Tea entirely. "Will you allow me the pleasure of pampering you, my heart? This Valentine's Day, I wish to show you the depths of my devotion."

Tea's pink skin flushed a brighter shade of pink, and they all but glowed from Gale's intimate kiss. They pressed their petite body eagerly into Gale's strong arms, heart racing. "Really?" Tea gasped thrilled, their voice a mix of surprise and anticipation tinged with a level of mischievousness. Their short, chunky tail swept excitedly behind them as Gale spoke of his romantic plans, eyes sparkling.  "That sounds absolutely wonderful, my love," Tea chirped, practically drinking in Gale's words.

Gale's brow raised in delight at Tea's animated response, a playful smirk gracing his handsome features. "Indeed, it shall be," he murmured, fingers dancing along their spine. Tea melted against Gale's firm chest, bashfully tucking their chin to their shoulder. "You spoil me rotten sometimes, you know that?" They giggled, gecko-like tail curling as they gazed up at Gale with a coquettish air.

"Rotten with love and affection, my dear," Gale countered with a roguish grin, his eyes glinting with mischief. His arms tightened around Tea's petite frame, pulling them flush against his firm chest as he leaned down to capture their lips in a loving kiss. The kiss was a promise of passion to come, his tongue delving past their soft lips to claim the warmth of their mouth. Gale drank in the sweet taste of his beloved, a groan rumbling in his throat as he held them tighter.

"Besides," he murmured, breaking the kiss to trail his lips along the curve of their jaw, "if spoiling you is a crime, then I proudly confess to being guilty as charged." Gale's voice was a husky whisper, his breath hot against their blushing pink skin. "And I intend to indulge in this particular vice for the rest of our days together."

"If it pleases you, my adorable little thief," Gale hummed, nipping playfully at their earlobe, “I’m ready to begin the celebration, starting with unwrapping the gifts I painstakingly procured for you.”

Tea blinked in genuine surprise, their chunky, rose-tinted ears twitching as they gazed up at Gale with wide, sparkling eyes. The pink skin of their round face flushed an even deeper shade at the realization that he had also prepared gifts for them. "Oh my, Gale... you didn't have to get me a gift!" Tea chirped, a breathless note of delight and gratitude coloring their voice. Their chunky tail swished excitedly behind them as they pressed closer to the warmth of their beloved's strong arms. "I'm already the luckiest thief in all of Faerûn to have captured your heart." 

Tea's fingers curled into the fabric of Gale's refined robes as they tilted their head to meet his heated gaze, a playful smile tugging at the corner of their kiss-swollen lips. They nuzzled into the comforting roughness of Gale's beard before fixing him with an impish grin, their voice dropping to a teasing murmur. "But since you insist on spoiling me rotten, my clever, thoughtful mage... lead the way to my surprises!"

Gale couldn't help but chuckle at the delighted surprise and gratitude in Tea's voice, a warm glow kindling in his chest at the knowledge that he alone had put such a luminous expression on their handsome face. He gave their plush rear a playful smack before taking their hand in his, entwining their fingers tightly as he began to lead them towards their private chambers.

"Ah, but I did have to get you a gift, my dear," Gale insisted, his thumb stroking the delicate bones of their hand as he drew Tea along the hall. "For how else will you come to fully understand the depths of my adoration and devotion?" He paused before the ornate door to their shared room, turning to face Tea with a roguish smile playing about his handsome face.

With his free hand, Gale pushed open the door, revealing the sumptuous chamber beyond. Rose petals were strewn across the plush carpet, and the air was suffused with the heady scent of incense. Candles flickered in every corner, casting the room in a warm, inviting glow. Atop the grand bed sat an assortment of gaily wrapped packages and a grand bouquet of red roses.

"I may be a man of learning and sorcery," Gale said with a wink, "but I am not so arrogant as to believe that the sum of my affections can be conveyed solely through grand gestures." He raised Tea's hand to his lips, pressing a fervent kiss to their knuckles before leading them into the candlelit room. "Today, I wish to cover you in gifts and indulgences, until you are quite overwhelmed with the force of my love."

As Tea entered the room, Gale reached out to close and lock the door behind them, ensuring their privacy. He kept hold of their hand as he led them further into the room, pausing before the bed strewn with presents and the grand bouquet of roses.

"This is... incredible," Tea breathed, gazing around the room with wide, sparkling eyes. Their wide tail curled and uncurled behind them as they took in the romantic scene before them. They turned to Gale, their heart stirring in their chest, and pressed a kiss to the rough stubble of his jaw. "Thank you so much for all of this, my love."

Gale smiled, immensely pleased by Tea's heartfelt gratitude. His hand drifted up to cup their cheek, thumb brushing over the soft skin. "My beautiful thief, I would spend a lifetime searching for ways to shower you in gifts and love, were it possible." He leaned in to capture their lips in a tender kiss, pouring his affection into the gentle pressure and lingering caress of his mouth against theirs. "But for now, I want you to open your gifts and take pleasure in each one, as I find bliss in lavishing you with devotion."

With a smile, Gale guided Tea to sit on the edge of the bed, the plush mattress dipping slightly beneath them. As they sat on the edge of the plush bed, Tea's gecko-like tail curling and uncurling behind them in excitement, they reached for the nearest gift. With deft, nimble fingers accustomed to thieving and pilfering, they carefully unwrapped the present, a soft gasp escaping them as they revealed a stunning, handcrafted pendant necklace.

"Oh, Gale... this is exquisite," Tea breathed, holding the glittering treasure up to the candlelight. They turned to their beloved, a luminous smile playing about their lips. "You always know just how to make me feel special."

One by one, Tea opened each gift, each more thoughtful and kind than the last. A beautiful silk robe, a collection of fine chocolates from a renowned Waterdeep confectioner, a first edition copy of a celebrated bard's tales, and finally, a small, velvet box containing a pair of opalescent earrings that shimmered like the stars themselves.

"These are... I don't even know what to say," Tea murmured, blinking back sudden tears of joy and gratitude. They looked up at Gale, eyes glowing softly in the candlelight. "No one has ever given me such stunning, loving gifts before. Thank you, my darling."

Gale's heart swelled with warmth and affection as he watched Tea unwrap each thoughtful gift, a soft smile playing about his handsome face. The candlelight danced in their eyes, illuminating the raw emotion and gratitude shining in their expression. He knew he had done well, had succeeded in making his beloved feel cherished and adored.

"My dearest Tea," Gale murmured, raising their intertwined hands to his lips to press a fervent kiss to their knuckles. "There is one more gift, a small token of my deepest affections, that I have yet to bestow upon you."

He reached into the inner pocket of his robe with his free hand and withdrew a small, leather-bound journal. The cover was worn and the pages slightly dog-eared, a testament to the countless hours he had spent pouring his heart out upon the brittle paper within.

With a playful smirk, Gale presented the journal to Tea, his eyes glinting with a mix of anticipation and a hint of nervousness. "I know I am not the most skilled artist," he admitted with a self-deprecating chuckle, "but I wanted to capture a small piece of your beauty and essence, to immortalize the way your smile ignites a fire within my very soul."

Gently, he opened the journal to reveal a series of sketches, each one depicting Tea in various joyful and candid moments. There was a sketch of their smile as they laughed at a joke, their gecko-like tail curled around their legs as they lounged in the sun. Another captured the fierce concentration on their face as they worked on a delicate lock, their brows furrowed and their tongue peeking out the corner of their mouth. Each sketch was a testament to the love and admiration Gale held for his beloved thief.

"I may be a man of magic and learning," Gale explained softly, turning to the final page of the journal, "but I am not skilled with a charcoal pencil as you are." He turned to face Tea, his brown eyes shining with a vulnerability he rarely showed. "So I tried to draw you from memory, each moment etched into my mind like a precious gem."

"This is how I see you, always and forever," he whispered, his voice rough with emotion. "Beautiful and flawless."

He leaned in to capture their lips in a searing kiss, pouring every ounce of his love and desire into the heated press of his mouth against theirs. His tongue delved past their soft lips to claim the honeyed cavern of their mouth, stroking along the slick flesh in a sensual dance.

Breaking the kiss with a muffled groan, Gale leaned his forehead against Tea's, their breath mingling as they gazed into each other's eyes. "I love you," he breathed, his voice raw with feeling. "I love you more than words can express, my darling thief."

He tilted their chin up gently, forcing Tea to meet his intense, adoring gaze. "My beautiful, wonderful thief... Do you have any idea how exquisite you truly are?"

His hands drifted down to trace the delicate curve of their jaw, the elegant column of their throat, as if committing every inch of their skin to memory. "Every inch of you is a marvel to behold," Gale declared, his voice filled with reverent awe. "From the way your pink skin flushes like the first light of dawn to the fiery strength that burns in your eyes, you are a vision of breathtaking beauty."

He leaned in, his beard brushing against the sensitive skin of their neck as he pressed a trail of fervent kisses along their racing pulse. "Your horns, your tail, every unique feature that marks you as a tiefling... they are all testaments to the incredible being you are." Gale's hands drifted lower, skimming over their waist and hips. "You are a masterpiece, my darling, crafted with the finest of materials and the most skillful of hands."

His own hands were slightly rough and calloused from years of wielding a quill and casting spells, but they were gentle as he mapped out the contours of Tea's body with a worshipful touch. Gale's lips found theirs once more in a slow, sensual kiss, his tongue toying with the seam of their mouth until they granted him entrance.

"I want you to see yourself through my eyes, my heart," Gale breathed against their lips, his voice raw with emotion. "I want you to feel the deep, abiding love and adoration I hold for you in every fiber of my being." His hands slid down to squeeze the plush, perfect globes of their rear, pulling their hips flush against his. "You are beautiful, inside and out, and I will spend every day of our lives showing you just how deeply you are treasured and loved."

Tea smiled softly, their nose brushing gently against Gale's as they gazed into his warm, loving eyes. They nuzzled into him affectionately, their voice a tender murmur, "And so are you, my darling Gale. I am incredibly proud of the journey you've undertaken since the day we first crossed paths. Watching you grow, heal, and embrace your true self has been one of the greatest joys of my life."

Tea's hand came up to cup Gale's slightly stubbled cheek, their thumb stroking the fine lines etched there - lines that spoke of a life lived with passion, heartache, and hard-won wisdom. Their eyes, sparkling with genuine admiration, searched his own as they spoke from the heart. "You've faced your demons, claimed your power, and emerged as a force for good, not just in the magical community, but in my world and my heart. Your strength, your compassion, your unwavering dedication to learning, growing, and being the best version of yourself... it never fails to take my breath away." They leaned in closer, until their foreheads touched and Tea's short, thick hair mingled with Gale's own brown locks. "Meeting you, falling in love with you, has been the greatest adventure of my life. You've shown me what it means to be truly seen, loved, and appreciated for all that I am. And in turn, your growth and transformation have inspired me to be the best partner I can be for you."

With their other hand, Tea interlaced their fingers with Gale's, squeezing gently as they gazed at him with a mix of tender adoration and fierce pride. "You are a remarkable man, Gale Dekarios. I am so deeply in love with the incredible person you are, and I can't wait to see all the amazing things we'll accomplish together in the years to come."

Gale's heart swelled with a profound, overwhelming love and gratitude as he listened to Tea's heartfelt words. He felt the warmth of their tender touch, the gentle stroke of their thumb against the lines etched into his skin - each one a testament to the life he had lived and the trials he had overcome. Tears of emotion glittered in his brown eyes as he gazed back at his beloved, a soft smile playing about his lips.

"My heart," Gale murmured, his voice thick with feeling, "you honor me with your kind words and unwavering faith." He turned his head to press a fervent kiss to their tender palm, his lips lingering on their soft skin. "To know that my journey, my struggles and triumphs, have been a source of joy and inspiration for you... it is a gift beyond measure."

He wrapped his arms around Tea's waist, holding them close, his body covering theirs in a protective, loving embrace. "You are my guiding star, my moral compass, and my heart's truest home," Gale declared, his hands roaming over the curves of their body with a worshipful touch. "Every challenge I have faced, every demon I have vanquished... it has all been in service of becoming the man worthy of your love and affection." Gale captured Tea's lips in a slow, sensual kiss, pouring every ounce of his love and devotion into the heated press of his mouth against theirs. His tongue delved past their soft lips to stroke along the slick flesh within, tangling with theirs in a dance as old as time itself.

"Together, my heart, we will face whatever adventures and trials the future may hold," Gale vowed, his voice a low, passionate murmur against their kiss-swollen lips. "Side by side, hand in hand, and with the strength of our love as our guiding light."

"Today, tomorrow, and for all the days to come," Gale breathed, his brown eyes darkening with lust and love, "I will love you, cherish you, and show you the depths of my devotion in every way I know how.

As the sun began to set, casting a warm, golden glow across the city of Waterdeep, Gale set about preparing a feast for his beloved Tea. He consulted with the countless cookbooks he amassed over the years, making a list of Tea's favorite dishes - hearty stews, sinfully rich desserts, and succulent roasted meats that Gale knew would delight his thief's palate. The aroma of the cooking food filled the air, a tantalizing preview of the decadent meal to come.

After dinner, Gale took the time to draw Tea, a warm, scented bath. He poured essential oils and fragrant herbs into the steaming water, watching as the candles flickered and the scent of lavender and vanilla perfumed the air. He wanted everything to be perfect, a sensual and relaxing experience for them to share. As the bath filled, Gale stripped down to his own robe, the fine silk clinging to his muscular frame. He walked nude and barefoot, as he made his way to their shared bathing chamber. Gale found Tea already undressed, their tiefling features glowing softly in the candlelight as they gazed around at the romantic scene he had created for them.

"Happy Valentine’s Day, my love," Gale murmured, holding out a gentle hand to assist Tea into the hot, fragrant water. As they sank down into the tub, Gale wrapped his strong arms around their waist, pulling Tea's back against his firm chest. "I wanted this day to be perfect, a testament to the incredible bond we share and the love that I hold for you."

Tea leaned back against him, a soft sigh of pleasure escaping their lips as the warm water enveloped their skin. Gale held them close, his hands drifting over the slick, wet curves of their body with a tender, loving touch. He massaged the tense muscles of their shoulders and back, kneading and caressing, until Tea was relaxed and pliant against him. They stayed in the bath for hours, talking softly and playfully as they washed and cleansed each other. They simply basked in the languid intimacy and closeness of the moment. As the night deepened and the water cooled, Gale and Tea dried off and crept between the silken sheets of their four-poster bed. They clung to each other, Gale spooning Tea from behind, his strong arms wrapped tightly around their soft curves. He held them possessively, his hand resting low on their belly, a gesture of ownership and love.

"Sleep now, my heart," Gale whispered, nuzzling into the salty-sweet scent of Tea's damp hair. "Sleep, and dream of the adventures we will share in the years to come." He pressed a tender kiss to their neck, breathing in the warmth of their skin. "I love you, Tea. More than words can ever express."

In the glow of the candlelight, with the comforting weight of Gale's body curled around their own, Tea drifted off into a peaceful, contented sleep. Gale followed soon after, a look of pure, unadulterated happiness and love softening his weathered features as he held his beloved close. In that perfect, tranquil moment, Gale had never felt happier or more complete.

[9haharharley1]

for the otp ask thing - 27, 30, and 34 for blackice and/or sefikura?? ♡♡

Ooh I haven't figured out my Sefikura HCs yet!! Let's see...

Sefikura

27. Craziest place they had sex?

Sephiroth's office definitely. The back alleys of Wall Market. The Gold Saucer Skywheel. Against a tree after taking down a King Behemoth.

One time Sephiroth is gonna convince Cloud to sneak into the President's office just for shits and giggles. Genesis will be soooo jealous lol.

30. Pet names? Yes/no?

Puppet and Pet after Sephiroth loses his mind. Before that, Pet is still a go-to for him, but also Love.

Neither of them are really big on pet names, but Cloud has slipped and called him Babe before.

34. How do they cheer each other up?

They both kinda suck at this. They're also both really bad at showing they're upset in the first place, but over time learn the signs. Sephiroth will get this tension to him that no one really notices, especially if someone disrespects Cloud in front of him and he can't do anything about it. Cloud will coax him to a quiet room, and take his hand, gently massaging the tension in his palm and fingers. Once Sephiroth relaxes, he'll switch to the other hand and do the same, until Sephiroth is leaning into him, practically resting his weight on him to bury his face in Cloud's neck. Cloud will wrap his arms around him and rub his shoulders until Sephiroth sighs and quietly admits to what set him off in the first place.

Cloud is easier to figure out, but Sephiroth is so socially stunted that it still takes him a while to notice how Cloud will kinda just shut down when he's upset. He'll retreat into his own head, get lost in his thoughts and what if scenarios, and he'll pull away from his friends. Sephiroth learns to hunt him down, and he'll just sit quietly with Cloud, maybe place a hand on his thigh or wrap an arm around his shoulders or hold his hand, keeping his grip loose, but enough to get the point across that he's there if Cloud wants to talk. Eventually, Cloud will relax against him and quietly tell him what's up, and Sephiroth will ask what he can do to help.

Blackice

27. Craziest place they had sex?

Bunny's Warren. Rooftops. Alleyways. One of North's storage cabinets.

They're trying to figure out a good time to sneak into Tooth's palace and find a spot to christen.

30. Pet names? Yes/no?

Oh yeah. Pitch can't help himself, he's all about pet names. Dear, darling, pet, sweetling, love. They just kinda come to him naturally, but i also headcanon him to be a bit of a romantic.

Jack loves to hear them, but isn't himself big on coming up with them himself. They feel awkward on his tongue, and he's always nervous that he might say the wrong thing. Pitch understands, and isn't bothered by it. Although, the first time Jack calls him "love" unintentionally nearly gives him an aneurysm and he clings to Jack for days afterward.

34. How do they cheer each other up?

Snuggles. Lots and lots of snuggles. Eventually, they'll talk about what caused the problem in the first place, but until then, they're both gonna curl up in bed and simply hold each other.

[pendragaryen]

Happy easter, my dear friends, mutuals and followers! May your holidays be filled with joy, health and love! 🧡🐰🍀🐣

Easter. The return of the light, hope, and life. You don't know how much I need all of this. I had been so damn busy over the course of the last weeks, so at least i was very distracted from all the cases of losses and illnesses around me... On top of that, i had the flu over the past few days. Only today i'm feeling better and look forward to see my family in a few hours.

May the upcoming months and the rest of the whole year be kinder to all of us. Please!🙏🏻✊🏻🍀🍀🍀

Easter hugs to @togetherkru @natassakar @carrieeve @geekyogicheese @ninappon @bellamyblake @roguetwelve @okmcintyre @jeanie205 @infp-with-all-the-feelings @heartbellamy @kizo2703 @julibernardo @poppykru @lee-em-dee @igotbellarkeforthat @burninghoneyatdusk @travllingbunny @the-suns-also-rise @immortalpramheda @otp-armada @johnmurphysass @sometimesrosy @gaiagalit @astridandoddsandends @isweartobreathe @bookwormforalways @its-tea-time-darling @delicatebluebirdruins

[sketch-pencilpoint]

Since interest has been shown, tugs! And their relationships. A few of the main ones for now. Warning: weird crack ships.

GOD this has been my longest Thomas and friends OTP and they aren't even from the same show. But yeah with me it's these two for the win.

- as soon as top hat saw her he knew she was gorgeous. He couldn't help but fall in love as he got to know her. She was charmed by him quickly as well.

- A lot of humans, engines, and the other tugs felt it weird that a tug and a engine were mates, but the two didn't care.

- she calls him toppy (only she can) and dear. He calls her my darling, my dear and my sweet emerald.

- top hat is very fond of grand gestures like gifts and fancy dates. She adores these, and often gives him similar dates and gifts.

- he hates James, but somehow when Emily is with him he keeps to himself. If James does start trouble Emily shuts him down. She is very proud whenever top hat can go an hour without fighting James.

Honestly this one came from no where other than my conflic on who to ship Thomas with (both were considered) and I ended up with this ship.

- Tc was very embarrassed to admit he liked Rebecca after a while of knowing her. Even with top hat and Emily together (and stardust claiming an engine as her crush) he still didn't think engine and tug were supposed to date. Rebecca just thought Tc was cute but wouldn't like her back.

- while accidental, Thomas got them together when he accidentally pushed Tc into a ditch and Rebecca got stuck trying to help. They kind of got emotional and confessed like they were not making it out alive.

- he calls her babe, Becca and big banana. She calls him tenny, love and baby.

- they love having little runs (where ten cents swims and Rebecca runs by the water) together.

- tc taught Rebecca how to swim, and while nervous she ended up having a good time. They sometimes swim together near the shore of the beach.

Basic option but it's popular for a reason (at least Herc x Lillie and Herc x Zorran but Zorran x Lillie deserves some acknowledgement)

- before Lillie came to Sodor, Herc and Zorran became quite close. If she didn't reunite with Herc when she did he would have gotten with Zorran (first).

- Lille was the one with the idea to become a poly couple. She could tell the men were pining and she also thought Zorran was a catch so she through the idea out there.

- Zorran doesn't use any pet names. Lillie calls both the others boys, Herc hunk and Zorran boss (jokingly). Herc obviously calls them both my dear

- the three rarely go on triple dates, since one is usually busy. But when they are together they like simply just being in each others company.

- Zorran is still a bit of a jerk, and definitely still argues with tc especially, but he is very sweet and melts at the touch with his partners.

Thanks for listening to my tugs talk.

[tragedry]

Hi hi! I'm unsure if you'll do this or not but

Can I get 4, 22 and 30 with benlor (Ben x Taylor) please? Thank youu!

hi anon! it's cool! i happen to find this ship v cute!

4. Their favorite show to watch together?

you know those life changing anime with only one season and twelve or so episodes in total? yeah, they'd be into that. i also see taylor being into a lot of action/horror movies cause she likes the thrill, ben just happens to enjoy spending time with her, so he's down to watch anything tay is into.

22. Love languages? How do they get around differences, if any?

physical touch >>> they are huggers and they are cuddlers. in this essay, i-

they hardly get into really big arguments, and any differences that they have is communicated as best as they can to avoid it from getting too much.

30. Pet names? Yes or no?

ben isn't too big on pet names, but he'd definitely enjoy calling taylor by her full name (cause he's a sap and he happens to love her name cause it's hers <3)

taylor is chock-full of pet names, from the usual dear, to darling, to sweetheart, to the sillier ones (she got it from her mom)

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[jade-green-butterfly]

Today...is a very special and important day for me, folks~💝😊Three years ago, a certain special troll became the highlight of my 2020 during rough times and immediately won my heart from the moment I knew he would have his own destiny and journey to find others like him...and his family. Since the first Trolls movie, I have always admired dearly him from afar and the moment I saw him during the Trolls World Tour trailer, my heart literally poured out him and I have truly loved him for just being his wonderful, lovable self ever since~💘🥹 And that certain special troll, is none other than...Cooper~💗🌈✨

I have always been a big fan of him and he’s always been my favourite troll to begin with but every time I see him and hear him, my heart always beats so much for him, making it aflutter and words cannot describe how special he is to me...how he means the whole world to me~💞🌈💗🌈💞I mean...can you blame me? >//w//`< How could I resist and say no to such an adorable face to go with such a darling like him??💖😍💖😍💖 Cooper is more than just the goofball that we all know and love...he’s my goofball and so much more...~🥹The most amazing troll with such talent, a unique voice and a dazzling yet loving royal family to go with him...~🌟Cooper is also the prince of my heart, who deserves all the love and happiness in the world...and I feel so blessed to be the one to give it all to him, along with my heart~🥰💝💝🥰 April 24th 2020 was the day I drew Cooper for the very first time, and when I started shipping myself with him. And together, him and I have remained strong and inseparable ever since!🫶🏻😌💕We’ve had such happy memories together - becoming part of his world and family, sharing one another’s lives and music, even officially marrying and creating our own dear little life together~✨💜💗💚✨And I wish to keep on loving Cooper forevermore~💓😊

Which is why I dedicate this very special piece above (with a textless version too) to us, inspired by one of my favourite scenes in TWT - where King Quincy and Queen Essence were happily together with their twin eggs (before our dear Cooper was cruelly snatched away from them😭) and I wished to capture that tender moment between Cooper and I, with our darling Toby's egg nestled warmly within my hair~🥰 EEEEEEE~!!😍🤩😍I am so, sooooo happy and truly over the moon of how all of this turned out~!💖🥹💖Just how I imagined it, especially Cooper snuggling against me with his neck wrapped around me as we lovingly embrace one another, feeling like the proud parents we are~💜💗💚😚I am also chuffed with the cherry blossoms I drew to make the bed cover look more prettier~🌸 I would like to deeply and gratefully thank many wonderful peeps out there for helping bring my beloved OTP to life, such as my lovely @x-elyssa-x, KaitlinEXE, @gloryraiin, @jaguardorado16, @vampireflowerarts, @zoey-nillesen, @king-trollex-fangirl, @glitchy-witchy1994, @blooeyedtroll, @kittyball23, @angoraram, @yeenstrollart, @asa-de-ouro, @whiteflame-selfship and many more, for all the beautiful commissions, gift art and loving support you have given me over the past four years, and for putting all your fantastic work and effort, and heart and soul into every single one which I absolutely love to this very day~💞🌟💙💜💛💚🌟💞 I can’t thank you all and the rest of the Trolls Fandom enough for how amazing and welcoming you’ve all been to me when I first jumped onto the bandwagon, and I am so happy I did too!💖🤗Thank-you all so much for everything, including all the dear friends I’ve made and all the loving supporters I have gained - bless you all and don’t stop being awesome~!✌🏻🤩✨💕 And finally, thank-you ever so much for everything, Cooper...my cupcake king and sweet jellybean~🩷♛🧁🫂For always being there for me, making me feel such love and happiness I never could imagine~💝🥰🌈I am truly blessed and the luckiest lass alive to such a wonderful darling like you in my life and by my side~💗😇🪽U///w///U

🎊💜♓💗♎💚🎉~Happy 4th Anniversary, Cooper...my beloved prince, my one & only...~ I love you so much with all my heart, more than life itself...and I will keep on loving you so, forevermore and beyond~🎉💜♓💗♎💚🎊

*~Reblogs are also deeply appreciated as well, so please do reblog as well as like! Thank-you kindly!~*

Cooper (c) DreamWorks Trolls/DreamWorks Animation

Trollsona Jussy/Justina Butterfly & Toby/Toby's Egg (c) @jade-green-butterfly​ (Me~!)