#perfect truly is the enemy of better huh?

[carsonjonesfiance]

Yeah God forbid liberals (derogatory) put a face to the violence and demand the far right government in Israel be ousted so steps can be made towards peace. That’s pansy shit better call for the completely realistic goal of the dissolution of an entire country.

[jjslvt]

RHYTHM IS A DANCER ── .✦ fluff, suggestive .ᐟ.ᐟ

⤷ jj maybank x fem kook!reader // enemies-to-lovers ༘⋆

➤ wc: 4.8k (💀) // notes: i wanna write 1k - 2k fics but i keep dragging them on now. procrastination then losing ideas! idk what’s with me. never turns out how i plan lol. this is currently my least liked fic… i’m pissed. so, to the two who asked to be tagged, so so sorry, not tagging anyone cos i’m not proud! [ masterlist ]

you were a kook and living on the figure 8 in a luxurious mansion owned by your parents. you had a sister that was your age and she happened to be dating a pogue, for the last couple of months.

pope heyward, your sister’s boyfriend that your parents had actually approved of (despite him not being a kook) and that was because pope was the studious type. one who cared about school and had the brains. he was also a very nice boy so your parents liked your sister’s boyfriend; were impressed by his intelligence and manners. their thoughts on his friends though? somewhat questionable but they just accepted it slowly as time passed on because they spoiled your sister.

not that they didn’t spoil you either but she was more of the favorite at times. the more out-going sibling, the one with silly puppy-like energy. the absolute sweetheart while you were kind of the opposite to her.

now you barely spoke to the pogues and kind of refused to mingle in (unless it wasn’t avoidable) and that’s mostly due to one of pope’s best friends hating you since the first meeting, a while back.

jj maybank.

and you couldn’t stand him also after that. it’s not like you had done anything to him but he just had a natural disdain for kooks, which led to him assuming things about you.

sure, you weren’t like your fun-loving sister, who seemed to actually suit the pogues more than her own kind. you could be a bit uptight as you got easily annoyed and you did enjoy being a kook. it would be a lie to say you didn’t — you liked being a bit preppy, weren’t so fond of every messy thing but there were more layers to you, just hidden.

so those unavoidable moments with the pogues and jj? always ended up with jj triggering the hell out of you. the only person to truly set your nerves on fire and get you frustrated.

and what would he do at your reactions? get even more bothersome! a few times, he had literally gotten up in your space just to annoy the hell out of you.

-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈ [ flashback start ]

“oh, fuckin’ spare me, y/n! why don’t you just take your prissy lil ass outta here! you’re like the poster child for kooks!”

you snarled, shooting him a dirty look.

“i didn’t even talk to you, maybank. i-”

“yeah, ‘cause i can tell you look down on me right away! what? think you’re too good to be talkin’ to me?” that southern drawl seemed to get thicker the more he got riled up.

“you’re putting words in my mou-”

“am i? ‘cause you don’t look too happy that we’re here, princess!”

“quit cutting me off and get some manners!!”

he barked a sarcastic laugh at that.

but he wasn’t that wrong… you weren’t so happy at it but mainly because you just didn’t feel the vibe with the pogues. you couldn’t help it. they’re out here breaking rules, causing trouble and dragging your sister into (though she loves it). it was something your world just wasn’t used to.

you weren’t really trying to look down on anyone. still, you huffed in annoyance. staring at jj’s face, which looked like it was glaring daggers at you.

the thing is, he’s a bit of a hypocrite. because deep down, he had instantly judged you based on your appearance alone. already figuring out the type of girl you were — or thinking he had you figured out to the perfect t.

so after his bark of laughter, he immediately cornered you near a wall — which worried the others. it didn’t help that he sort of towered over you at his height, being very tall.

“think you’re much better than me, huh?” he gritted through his teeth.

and the rest… became a slight blur because you had shoved him and it kept going downhill from there. when you did that, he yelled “oh dang, she knows how to push someone! surprised you’re not worried about breakin’ a nail!”

now, he didn’t do anything physically, no. you were a girl — he wasn’t a psycho. he just liked getting in your personal bubble but the tension and anger soared. everyone had to get you two apart.

-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈ [ flashback end ]

jj maybank had accepted your sister for the sake of pope and because she was blending in with the crew. he gave your sister credit for that.

but you? he just couldn’t stand you. for some reason, he got worked up just seeing you sometimes. more so than with other infamous kooks he hated and he didn’t really understand why nor did he try to think on it.

however, you had a secret dorky side of you that probably only your sister knew of. you weren’t always miss prim and proper, enjoying the fine things that money can buy. the one who was stoic at times and used to structure rather than chaos.

you did enjoy some simple things in life. perhaps you just needed someone to get that side of you to come out more.

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tonight your sister had her boyfriend pope here; along with his best friends, john b, kie and of course, jj. it was one of the nights that they were all hanging out together in your home, actually chilling. the pogues had slowly grown comfortable to this place over the last few months and enjoyed it, plus your parents were out, at some fancy event.

the thing was, you had no idea your sister was at home with her boyfriend and his friends. you definitely had no idea that jj maybank was currently inside of these walls with you. the mansion that was your home was by far one of the largest ones here and it had stretched on quite a bit. it was enough for a king and several servants to live in practically. they were upstairs, in your sister’s room which was on the other side of the place while you were currently in the kitchen.

you were in a pleasant mood currently, having been listening to some of your favorite songs; songs from the 90’s. funky and full of beats to make you wanna move. it was a guilty pleasure of yours. listening to old classics and jamming out, especially when you thought nobody would catch you. it was probably one of the few things to privately help you let unwind.

you know that saying? ‘dance like nobody’s watching.’ that’s exactly something you loved doing.

you had worked up a tiny appetite from the mild dancing you had already done earlier (after binging cartoons, another secret guilty pleasure). so you were in the kitchen, trying to whip up some snacks. the bright kitchen lights were on and beaming, the music still loudly playing from your bluetooth speaker.

suddenly, one of your all-time favorite 90’s song started playing… ‘rhythm is a dancer’ by snap!

you immediately put the snacks on hold, unable to contain the excitement of grooving to this song. you started by stepping to the beat, swaying your hips slowly as the beginning started.

in your mind, the kitchen had become your little disco room as you kept on bobbing to the beat. your energy going up as you started humming the lyrics.

unfortunately for you… you were going to be discovered soon. and you’d keep dancing without a single clue as you got lost in your happy bubble.

jj maybank had made his way down, navigating through your mansion. he already knew the layout — there were times he wanted to steal some things, he couldn’t help it. this was when he first came here and was getting used to pope dating a kook girl. your parents had a nice collection of shiny trinkets but pope always stopped him.

he also had gotten a little hungry and your sister told him he could go to the kitchen and get whatever he liked — it was definitely a walk to get there but what surprised him was the sound of loud music when he got nearer.

he blinked, wondering who the hell was playing music. pope’s girlfriend had said her parents were out and he knew that there was no way in hell… you were blasting tunes. especially not upbeat funky ones that even he liked.

“definitely can’t be her,” he scoffed. talking to himself but he did wonder.

“do they have other family members? shit… i can’t remember.” he kept muttering as he finally got the kitchen entrance.

and to his utter surprise, once he stepped in a little… there you were, in the slight distance as it was wide — dancing your heart out… acting silly.

he paused his steps completely, eyebrows shooting up in bewilderment but mild amusement.

the song had gotten to the rap part and by now, you were holding a damn spatula to use as a microphone as you actually rapped out the lyrics, loud with proud. you had even gotten on top of the empty counter top, swinging your free hand. acting like the goofiest rapper around. jj couldn’t believe his eyes at the scene.

[…] “let it control you, hold you, mold you, not the old, the new. touch it, taste it, free your soul and let it baste you. got to be what you wanna. if the groove don’t get you, the rifle’s gonna. i’m serious as cancer when i say rhythm is a dancer!” […]

jj had a perfect view to you as if he were at a concert. he moved to hide behind something just a little as he watched you.

not only were you letting loose in ways he never saw you do but how you dressed? it wasn’t your typical posh-like outfits. the ones you wore in public. there you were, wearing a white baggy ish tee-shirt with a spongebob squarepants art design on it. his face, laughing on the print along with the most fluffy looking short shorts, tie-dyed. jj had never seen shorts like that to be honest. along with two ankle socks that were different, one was yellow and one was pink. you were totally mix matched. no makeup on and your hair was down and messily bouncing with your moves.

out of all people he expected to do something like this and to have such a look, never in a million years would you come to mind. it was like he was witnessing a brand new person.

jj had to admit, you looked even prettier this way. oh yes, he wasn’t an idiot. you were an attractive person — he always knew that. no matter how much he refused to confirm it, deep down he saw it. even if you drove him nuts… you were one the prettiest people in the obx.

but now? seeing you in your natural (and dorky) glory — he found himself staring too much at you for a moment. the way you were a perfect mess and he hated to admit it but it was making him feel things he didn’t want to feel.

then again, maybe it was always underneath the surface. buried and waiting to be dug up because the tension between you two existed. there was a fine line between hate and love sometimes, wasn’t there? you two acted like enemies but is that really all there was to it?

the rogue pogue and a kook princess, at each other’s throats even though he instigated it usually. a thought gnawed at him now… that maybe, just maybe… he wanted your attention all along. that’s why he pushed your buttons but he also hated himself for it. he didn’t know why this one kook did this to him so he acted out? and he realized that he didn’t know you as well as he thought he did.

but soon enough he got distracted by your dancing again. you were twirling around for a bit before the song ended, a happy grin on your face. you looked so carefree, waving the spatula in the air.

then another song started — the 90’s hits kept coming and you didn’t stop. you also still had no idea you were being watched by jj, your enemy.

your hips started swaying, you were turning (still on the counter top) and his eyes instantly trailed down the curve of your back, landing to your ass.

he gulped, watching the way it moved — a bit more sensually now rather than goofy. his brows furrowed.

‘… what is wrong with me?’

but he kept swallowing saliva that formed in his mouth (perhaps he was slowly drooling over you now). he was feeling just a tad hot because your curves were moving too well of all of sudden.

‘stop starin’ man…’ he scolded himself but his eyes didn’t dare move and kept locked on.

he shifted a bit, feeling his face grow hot a little and subconsciously licked his lips as he enjoyed your little show, those assets shown off slightly.

then you went back to your goofiness as the beat changed. he was both glad and disappointed at that.

he was calming down and the heat he felt was simmering as you started being silly and cute with your dance again.

however, he felt an uncontrollable urge as he didn’t think he could just stand hidden anymore. he found himself wanting to join you now. he enjoyed that you were playing 90’s funk and dance anthems, he enjoyed how wild you looked. his body wanted to grove along.

he went from shock, amusement to mild arousal to… admiring? to wanting to close the distance. to be around you. to have fun with you.

and he was all about these moments in life.

so he did what he would.

he started feeling the music and goofily stepped his way near the counter and fridge, busting out his own dorky moves. when he danced, oh, he got into it. he put energy into that and swung his hands around, head bobbing too.

he was wearing a black cap, white tee shirt as well along with black sweats paired with his usual accessories (silver rings, bracelets and his signature shark tooth necklace).

he thoroughly enjoyed this minute of vibing when you finally looked down, noticing him. you yelped, dropping the spatula as it clanked to the floor and froze up to which he startled at.

then he looked up, a small cocky grin forming (something he never wore in front of you before because usually he looked mad at you), “don’t stop on me now, princess. i just got started.” he spoke loudly over the music.

one, you were certain your face was every shade of red right now. two, you were feeling a whole wave of embarrassment crash over. three, it’s jj friggin’ maybank!

‘how long has he been there?!’

his grin started growing when he saw your facial expression morphing into that. you were way too easy to read. he let out a chuckle, “oh, embarrassed? who knew that ya don’t always have a stick up your ass.”

he couldn’t help it, not at all. this need to tease you and get you bothered still. it was apparent that this was his addiction, only right now, it didn’t hold the same malice. not that you noticed as the panic burst in… nobody ever saw you dance like this before (except maybe your sister) and nobody saw this look you adorned but it just had to be him.

‘WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE HATE ME?!’

in your internal tsunami-like feeling of panic, you shifted and almost slipped off the counter. jj had seen it and immediately placed a hand on the counter and another one out to you in case.

he was actually worried and that short-circuited your brain because you have never seen him look at you with worry. normally you were sure he’d let you fall. but luckily, you steadied yourself and slowly lowered down to sit on the counter — you reached to your phone nearby and lowered the volume of the music. then when you tried to hop off… you got caged by the blond boy.

you never quite noticed how his eyes mimicked the calm sea until now. and that they were quite pretty.

‘why am i focusing on that?’

he had a small smirk returning to his face as both hands were flatly placed on either sides of your thighs. your heart rate skipped a beat which made you feel more antsy. a frown etched it’s way onto your face as you recognized you felt nervous for first the time.

although he was smirking, looking slightly devious… the hint of concern was still lingering a smidge in his eyes. this was the closest you two had been without fighting.

“… um, can i help you?” a little snark came into your tone as you felt defensive and he shook his head slightly.

“don’t do that.” his voice was suddenly a bit lower than usual and it was… hot.

“excuse me?”

he ignored your comment, still staying in that position and slightly leaning his front half towards you while you shyly leaned back.

“you okay?” he asked, halting when he saw you lean back although he couldn’t help but find your shy action kind of cute.

“you’re asking if i’m okay?”

“yea, you deaf?” he scoffed lightly, not meaning anything bad but it’s just how two always spoke to each other, a little bit of edge laced in. or that tension you both ignored since day one.

though this is actually the most normal conversation you two ever had.

your eyes narrowed a little and you straightened up, causing you to get closer to him now. “i didn’t think you’d care. wouldn’t you laugh seeing me fall off this counter?”

he let out a short huff, “i can’t stand you but that don’t mean i want you dead either.”

“could have fooled me, besides… i wouldn’t die if i fell from-”

his eyes sharpened; that hint of concern replaced with mild anger, “are you serious? you coulda hit your head on a sharp edge!”

the way he was speaking to you… so different from before made your heartbeat skip once more. this odd feeling of flutters were starting to form in your gut but you ignored it. you weren’t quite sure what to say but he went on.

“maybe ‘m an ass but god, ‘m not psycho, princess.”

you scooted your butt across the counter just a tad bit which caused your thigh to move and cover his one hand. you shivered and quickly moved, trying to get him away so you could hop off.

“well i’m fine, maybank. that didn’t happen and whatever you saw tonight also didn’t!”

but he wouldn’t let you get away, so he gripped your thighs instead to hold you on the counter. you (and him) felt a jolt when he had his warm hands on your skin, even though you were slightly sweaty from the dancing. he didn’t seem to give a flying fuck.

taking a sharp inhale, you stared with your eyes going slightly wide.

he stared for a moment, thinking to himself until he regained his usual self back, though something else was hidden with him — some type of feeling.

“oh, i saw. you dancin’ in this wacky outfit… ‘m almost impressed, i think.” he played it off because he was impressed, he just didn’t want to fully admit to it.

“you holdin’ up your lil spatula as a microphone? don’t think i’ve seen that one yet.” he snickered lightly to himself as he watched you squirm a little, feeling your thighs tremble ever so slightly.

he found himself liking this much more than your bad fights.

mild humiliation, annoyance yet… what else was that feeling you had? added on to all that? attraction?

you snapped out of it and shoved him away to which he backed up, his hands leaving your thighs — both of you secretly missing the touch, as you finally hopped off the counter and stood in front of him. both of you fighting off those internal struggles because it just didn’t make sense to either of your brains.

“i know you have material now to poke fun at me with, so be the immature jerk that i know you are because i’m not gonna listen. i’m just gonna move on.” ‘and possibly lock myself in my bedroom for the next week!’ you said it with a firm determination but he could hear the minor tremble in your tone.

you started moving your legs, refusing to look him in the eye because those blue eyes felt too intense. his jaw clenched tightly as he reached out, grabbing your wrist then in a split second, you were pinned against the side of the fridge.

“immature jerk? look- ain’t tryna be mean now.” he let out an exhale of frustration. his hands now holding your waist to keep your back on that fridge and it felt too… intimate. having his hands there.

“i just…” he continued but wavered, his jaw loosening and he shooed his little irritation away.

“you just…?” you murmured, feeling your heart pump faster by the second — the air was changing around you both.

“it came out wrong. i… shit- i was impressed, a lot… you- you’re not what i thought you were.” he stared intently into your eyes, locking on with the most serious expression.

there was still the low volume of music playing lightly in the background, still those 90’s jams that didn’t match this new mood but neither of you really heard it anymore.

you couldn’t help but give him an incredulous look because you couldn’t believe this was happening. a part of you was almost a little afraid — you didn’t want to admit it. you didn’t want to acknowledge that the guy you hated (or thought you hated)… made you feel something oddly profound. that whenever he pushed your buttons, you actually always had your mind on him.

that how he’s acting right now makes you rethink everything about him.

you wanted to run for a split second, wriggling slightly.

“don’t fight it. please, just… don’t.” ‘i’m done fighting whatever this is…’

‘did he just… plead?’

your wriggles stopped, breath hitching mildly as he started leaning his face to yours — his gaze was softening.

“you’re cute, y/n. you’re more interesting than i gave you credit for…” his voice turning into a low, somewhat husky whisper.

“i… you…” the words got stuck in your throat.

“i liked it. i liked watching you dance… i like the music you like. i liked your energy.”

his nose was almost touching yours as he kept speaking, “and you’re drivin’ me crazy. always have… i thought i hated you but i think i just hated… how badly i wanted your attention, especially you bein’ a kook.”

“i wanted to piss that perfect face of yours off to ignore the fact that maybe…”

“m-maybe…?” a stutter came out of you.

“maybe… i jus’ wanted you… but would a princess like you, ever give the lowly pogue a chance?”

it was the way his nose was touching yours now, very lightly. the way you saw his pupils dilate. the way he spoke that last bit… almost fragile. it was your undoing because your heart did a flip at that.

“i would.” you murmured.

“you would?” hope started flickering in his eyes, as his grip on your waist got tighter. he didn’t want to let you go… he wanted to stay this close even if it was maddening and your breaths were intermingling gently.

“i just… want to know, why couldn’t you have been like this from the start?”

a small apologetic look crossed his face, “i didn’t know how to handle it and i… ‘m sorry but you judged me too, didn’t ya?”

“yeah… deep down, i did. a little. sorry…”

his lips started ghosting over yours, “so, you won’t fight this?”

your mind was made up; you had accepted it. jj maybank drove you crazy too but in the end, you couldn’t deny the strange pull you had for the boy that teased you all this time.

“no.”

with that answer you gave, he crashed his lips onto yours which caused your eyes to shut and your hands to grab onto his upper arms, tightly. you gasped and he didn’t wait to plunge his tongue into your mouth, exploring every inch of it like he needed to. his body pressed against yours as he kept you pinned.

‘god, he tastes so good…’ and he had the same thought about you.

you tasted like a new delicious fruit he’s never tried, one that would become his favorite.

his tongue started to intertwine with yours in a sensual dance, letting out months worth of pent-up desires. every sweet sound you let out, he swallowed up… wanting to hear more.

his hands trailed down to your bare and somewhat moist thighs, rubbing circles, massaging them almost as you two kissed and kissed… without stop. only letting up barely for seconds of oxygen. you were a little embarrassed for being sweaty from dancing but he did not mind. as if he sensed it, he started squeezing your thighs, “god… princess… ‘s soft… smooth…”

after several moments of starting to feel each other up and making out with pure desperation, you two pulled apart. trying to catch your breaths as he leaned his forehead against yours, staring with a smirk.

your lips were bright red, swollen… that blush was gracing your face vibrantly and he looked the same — swollen lips and a red tint to his cheeks.

“i love how you look right now… but maybe we should take this elsewhere.” he whispered, voice ragged and breathy.

“r-right…” you were still somewhat dazed and he chuckled, reluctantly letting you go and backing away — your back left the fridge.

“but first, wanna do somethin’ else.” he had a slight cheeky look on his face as he remembered the cute but dorky outfit you were in despite looking a slight hot mess now. your hair more untamed than earlier when you danced.

“what?” you blinked, tilting your head.

his smirk grew and he moved to turn up the 90’s music on the speaker. grabbing you and pulling your back flush against his chest as he moved his hands to yours hips. making you both dance as he guided.

“wanna dance with you… maybe get you doin’ body rolls on me. think i’d like that after seeing your ass sway a lil earlier.” he said out-loud, voice smug.

you groaned, “maybank!”

“jj.”

“what?”

he kept moving your hips, faster to match the beat as you both swayed side to side.

“we jus’ made out. you’re gonna call me by my first name, no more ‘maybank’ bullshit.” his tone leaving no room for argument but you actually agreed.

somehow that felt intimate too which made you a little shy so you mumbled his name, the music drowning it out. he leaned to your ear from behind, “louder baby. didn’t hear ya.”

“jj!” you yelled and he grinned, biting his lower lip as you danced on. he couldn’t help but get you two to start doing little body waves.

“that’s right. you’ll be screamin’ it more tonight. promise.”

he felt your body shudder as you whined, “are you trying to get me more worked up?! as if i’m not already!”

“yes, is it workin’?” he was teasing you, so much. especially with this dance right after all that kissing. it took an incredible amount of self-control but he really couldn’t change that habit. he just loved riling you up but now… in a different way.

“YES, OK?!” you sounded so frustrated and he laughed, wrapping his arms tightly around your waist and resting his chin on your shoulder, still getting your body to move.

“good. gotta make sure you wanna ravage me back by the time this dance ends. keepin’ it spicy, princess.”

“you are such a menace.” you couldn’t help but give him the damn body rolls he wanted, starting to learn to tease him back. he was glad that he was getting you to show those hidden sides but also getting too turned on.

he stifled a groan when he felt your butt pushing against him, “yeah… but you love it.”

now you were working him up, as he started roaming his hands while you rolled against his body. he moved his face closer to your ear again to nip it but you moved your head away, “this kitchen is for dancing! you wanted a dance, then just a dance right now you’ll get.”

‘well fuck, she learns quick…’

his plan backfired but it didn’t matter, he had his way with you despite your protests. he lifted you into his arms in a bridal style and carried you off, “nah. i think we danced enough, princess.”

[leriexoxo]

SKZ HEADCANONS

Stray Kids: Enemies with benefits (hyung line)

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AN: We’re talking rage-fueled sex, stifled feelings, mutual denial, and dangerously hot tension. Requests for headcanons are open

Disclaimer: I will not write ABO (or any equally weird stuff)

Let’s go.

Bang Chan – The “Professional” One Who Snaps

• Tries to keep it clean. Civil. “We don’t have to like each other to work together.”

• But you challenge him constantly. Question his leadership. Call him out in front of others. And he hates that it turns him on.

• One night after everyone leaves, you corner him in the studio. His voice is calm but low: “You want something, or you just came to waste my time?”

• You say one thing—“You’re not as perfect as you think you are.”

He pulls you onto his lap and growls, “And you’re not as innocent.”

• When he fucks you, it’s deliberate. Slow, controlled, like he’s proving a point.

“This what you wanted? Getting fucked by the guy you can’t stand?”

Lee Know – The Cold, Catty Menace Who Ruins You

• He lives to get under your skin. Smirks when you mess up. Corrects you with that smug little “Actually…”

• You hate him. Truly. Fully. But you also think about his hands on your throat when you’re trying to sleep.

• It starts with an elevator ride. Just you two. Silent. Glaring. And then his hand slides up your thigh and you don’t stop him.

• He’s mean in bed. “You can’t even argue with me now, huh?”

“Didn’t think you were the type to beg.”

• Grabs your chin to make you look at him when you moan. Bites. Marks. Leaves lipstick stains on your collarbone on purpose. Smiles when people at work notice.

Changbin – The Competitive Gym Bro You Accidentally Fucked

• You two are constantly butting heads. Who’s better, who did more, who works harder.

He flexes. You roll your eyes. You call him a musclehead. He calls you a brat.

• The tension breaks during a gym session. Too much eye contact. Too much panting.

He pins you to the wall mirror, breathless. “Say it again. Call me a dumbass one more time.”

• The sex is intense. Loud. Rough. Sweat dripping down his chest while he holds your legs up with ease.

• Afterward, he still argues with you—but calls you “baby” by accident once and nearly chokes.

Denies it immediately. You don’t let it go.

Hyunjin – The Pretty Boy Who Thinks He’s Better Than You

• Drama. Pure drama. Always makes little comments about your work. Always implies you’re lucky to be on his level.

• The mutual loathing is poetic. You both roll your eyes so hard it’s a miracle they don’t fall out.

• It happens after a night out with coworkers. He lights your cigarette. You say, “Didn’t think you had it in you to be nice.”

He blows smoke in your face and says, “You don’t know anything about me.”

Ten minutes later, you’re in the backseat of his car, moaning his name.

• He’s filthy. Slow strokes, whispered filth in your ear, hand on your jaw so you have to look at him.

“You wanna act tough at work, but here? You’re just a slut for me.”

• After sex, he always adjusts your clothes like he didn’t just rail you into another dimension. Back to enemies mode.

“Don’t be late tomorrow. I won’t cover for you.”

[kayewrite]

...So much I think it must be

True love

(part 2 of "At the same time, I wanna hug you..")

seungmin x reader!! enemies to lovers troupe!! genre; fluff. word count:6.8k

summary; It’s strange to think that someone you once couldn’t stand is now the person you can’t live without. You both used to scoff at the idea of fate, but now? You’re not so sure anymore.

an: oh please i love this soo much. i hope you also do! (i know i said it will only short but...) Can be read as stand alone, but it was better if you read the first one.

listen to True Love by Pink

You and Seungmin have been together for two years now. It’s funny how things turned out. Everyone around you always says the same thing: “You two are perfect for each other.” It’s almost cliché, but they’re not wrong. Despite the ups and downs, your bond has only grown stronger over time.

At first glance, no one would have guessed you'd end up together. You and Seungmin were like fire and ice. You’d argue about the smallest things—who was better at math, who had the best grades, or even who would finish their lunch first. You were competitive to a fault, constantly trying to outshine each other during school days.

But somewhere between the sarcastic jabs and friendly competition, something changed. The bickering turned playful. The challenges became a way to spend more time together. Before you knew it, he wasn’t just the guy you argued with—he became the one person who truly understood you.

You went from rivals, to best friends, to… well, something much more. Seungmin is still that competitive guy who drives you crazy, but now he’s also the one who makes your heart race with just a smile.

You often joke that you and Seungmin are like a cat and a dog—always at each other’s throats, only to end up tangled together in some ridiculous hug moments later.

One time, after a particularly heated argument about who was better at a silly arcade game, you kicked him in the leg under the table. He dramatically doubled over as if you’d really hurt him, only to have you clinging to his leg five minutes later, laughing so hard you couldn’t breathe.

Those playful moments make your relationship special. You pinch his arms, but later, those same arms become your pillow when you sleep. You pretend to hate his antics, but deep down, you wouldn’t have it any other way.

In the quieter moments, when the laughter fades and it’s just the two of you, you find comfort in how well you understand each other. On the vulnerable days, when life feels overwhelming, Seungmin is there, and it’s like you’re soulmates—soup mates, as you two love to joke, because he once insisted that the way you fit together is as comforting as a warm bowl of soup.

It’s strange to think that someone you once couldn’t stand is now the person you can’t live without. You both used to scoff at the idea of fate, but now? You’re not so sure anymore.

That evening, you find yourselves lounging on the couch, both of you too tired to do much of anything. The day had been long—work, school, life—but with Seungmin next to you, everything felt a little lighter.

A few rounds in playing your favorite game, you’re locked in an intense game. Seungmin is winning, and you can feel your frustration rising. You glance down at your cards, trying to hide your devious smile.

“Pick four,” Seungmin says with a laugh, tossing down the card as if he’s already won.

You frown, glaring at the pile of cards you’re supposed to pick up. “You think you’ve got me, huh?” you say, squinting at him.

He leans back, hands behind his head. “I know I do.”

You look at your hand and, with a grin, pull out the ultimate weapon. “Pick eight!”

His smirk falters. He glances at the new card on the pile and then back at you. “What?”

“You heard me,” you say triumphantly. “Pick. Eight.”

Seungmin frowns, staring at his hand. “I won’t... because you’re about to pick twelve!” He grins, tossing down another card.

Your jaw drops, and you stare at the card pile in disbelief. “No way!” you shout, quickly playing your reverse card. “Ha!”

“I anticipated that,” he says smoothly, not missing a beat. He pulls out another reverse card, laying it down with a calm smirk.

“What?! No!” you shout, your voice rising. “That’s not fair!”

“Go ahead,” Seungmin says, still grinning. “Pick your cards.”

You glare at the stack of cards you’re about to draw. “Oh no,” you mutter dramatically, placing a yellow skip card. “I’m not losing this time!”

He looks down at the skip card and grins wider. “You sure about that?”

You squint at him. “Don’t tell me…”

Seungmin stands up, towering over the table, and slaps down his own skip card. “UNO!”, he shouts victoriously, laughing as he pumps his fist in the air.

You stare at him, completely stunned. And then... you start to cry. Literally cry.

Seungmin’s laughter dies down as he realizes what’s happening. “Wait—are you crying?” he asks, rushing over to you, his hands gently holding your face.

You sniff dramatically. “You always win,” you say in a pitiful voice, though deep down, you know you’re just being overly dramatic for the cuddles.

He chuckles, pulling you into a hug. “Okay, okay. You win,” he whispers into your hair, kissing the top of your head. “You win. No more Uno.”

You sniff again, leaning into his warmth. “You better let me win next time,” you mumble, already feeling better as he wraps his arms tighter around you.

He laughs softly. “Whatever you say.”

Seungmin had always been your greatest inspiration, just as you were his. Whenever life got tough, he was the one who motivated you to keep pushing forward. You leaned on each other, growing stronger together, especially after high school when you both embarked on your college journeys. Seungmin was diving into music, while you pursued your passion for acting. Balancing the pressures of school and life was a challenge, but with him by your side, every obstacle felt a little less daunting.

You shared a small, cozy apartment—a space you quickly transformed into a home filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. It was perfect in its imperfections, a reflection of your unique bond.

One evening, after a long day of classes, Seungmin had cooked a delicious dinner. You collapsed on the couch, savoring the scent wafting from the kitchen.

“I cooked, so you’re on dish duty tonight!” you declared, a playful smirk on your face.

“Every time I cook, I end up washing the dishes too!” he replied, feigning exasperation.

You crossed your arms dramatically. “Then we’re watching Despicable Me later!”

He groaned, rolling his eyes. “Fine, I’ll wash. But we’re watching Pitch Perfect first.”

“Agh, not again! We just watched it last week!”

“Okay, how about we wash the dishes together, and then we can watch Alvin and the Chipmunks?” he offered, his smile returning. That was your shared favorite, after all.

“Deal!” you said, excitement bubbling in your chest.

Washing the dishes turned into a delightful mess. Seungmin started the playful chaos by gently tapping a bubble onto your nose. You laughed, unable to resist the urge to retaliate.

“Two can play this game!” You dipped your hands into the soapy water and smeared bubbles onto his face, pretending it was a beard. “Look at you, Mr. Clean!”

He laughed, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “Very funny! But I think I’ve seen better beards in my life!”

As you both continued the playful antics, he teased you by lathering bubbles all over your face. You gasped, trying to chase him down when he darted away.

“Catch me if you can!” he called, his laughter echoing through the kitchen.

You chased him around the small apartment, and just when you thought you had him cornered, he turned and caught you in his arms, both of you still giggling like children.

“Alright, alright,” he said, breathless. “Now that we’ve completed our bubble fight, how about we take a shower before movie night?”

“Only if you promise not to hog the hot water!” you teased.

“Deal!” he replied with a wink.

After a shared shower filled with laughter and splashes, you both dried off and prepared for your movie night. As Pitch Perfect started playing, you settled into the couch, arms wrapped around each other, a bowl of popcorn sits between you, half-empty from the endless snacking. The familiar sound of his laughter fills the room as he playfully pokes you in the ribs, trying to steal the last handful of popcorn.

“Hey! No fair! I’m the one who made this, remember?” you protest, swatting his hand away with a giggle.

“Please, you just popped the bag. I did all the hard work by sitting here and looking cute,” he counters, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

You roll your eyes but can’t help the smile that spreads across your face. “You’re insufferable,” you tease, and he pretends to be wounded, dramatically clutching his heart.

“Insufferable? Wow, I thought we were past all this name-calling. Just the other day, you called me your favorite person,” he says, winking at you.

“Only because you keep me entertained,” you reply with a smirk, leaning back to grab another handful of popcorn.

In the middle of the movie, the two of you began reminiscing about the past. “Do you remember that camp in middle school? The one where you pushed me into the mud?” You shoot him a mock glare.

Seungmin bursts into laughter, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “How could I forget? You looked like a muddy potato!”

“Thanks, very flattering,” you say, crossing your arms over your chest in mock indignation. “Do you have any idea how long it took me to wash that out of my hair?”

He grins, clearly enjoying this walk down memory lane. “I did it because you were so cute in those banana pajamas. My friends couldn’t stop talking about how adorable you looked. I got jealous!”

Your jaw drops in surprise, and you can’t help but burst into laughter. “You were jealous? So, you decided to make my life miserable? That’s a bit extreme, don’t you think?”

He shrugs, a playful glint in his eye. “Hey, it worked, didn’t it? You remember me now.”

“Yeah, I remember you as the worst person ever,” you retort, but your heart swells with affection. “But now? You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

Seungmin's expression softens, and he leans in closer. “And you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” he whispers, his voice sincere.

You share a moment, gazing into each other’s eyes, the warmth of your memories flooding over you. Then, you lean in, capturing his lips in a soft kiss, filled with the tenderness that only two years of love can create.

Pulling away, you chuckle softly, “I guess I can forgive you for that muddy incident after all.”

“Just after that?” he asks, feigning shock. “I was expecting a bit more gratitude for making you who you are today.”

You roll your eyes again, but the laughter doesn’t stop. “Alright, fine! Thank you for pushing me into the mud; it led to this beautiful moment of us sitting on the couch, sharing popcorn and memories.”

“See? It’s all about perspective,” he says with a satisfied smile, his hand brushing against yours.

And in that moment, you know that this—this life with Seungmin, filled with laughter, teasing, and love—is everything you ever wanted. You hope it will last forever.

Seungmin was also your practice buddy, always there to help you with your lines.

“I am not doing something that will hurt Elizabeth!” you declared dramatically, trying to channel all the emotion you could muster.

He watched you with an amused expression, his lips curling into a smirk. “Oh really?” he teased, leaning back in his chair. “Because it looks like you’re about to break into a musical number any second now.”

You rolled your eyes, but couldn’t help the smile creeping onto your face. “Come on, I’m trying to be serious here!”

“Okay, okay. Let’s try again,” he said, suppressing a laugh. “Just imagine Elizabeth is right in front of you. Really feel it!”

You took a deep breath and repeated the line with even more feeling. “I am not doing something that will hurt Elizabeth!”

Seungmin burst into laughter, clapping his hands. “You know, if this acting thing doesn’t work out, you could always pursue a career in stand-up comedy!”

“Ahh, babe, you aren’t a big help,” you complained, playfully swatting at him. “You’re supposed to be my coach, not my heckler!”

He leaned forward, pretending to consider it seriously. “Hmm, maybe I should charge you for coaching fees. Let’s see... One kiss for each lesson?”

“Nice try!” you shot back, crossing your arms. “You’re going to have to do a lot better than that!”

“Alright, how about this? If you nail this next line, I’ll cook dinner tonight,” he offered, a cheeky grin spreading across his face.

“You’re on!” you said, excitement bubbling within you. “But if I don’t nail it, you have to wash the dishes for a week!”

“Deal!” he laughed, clearly enjoying the challenge.

You focused again, summoning every ounce of emotion. “I am not doing something that will hurt Elizabeth!”

His eyes widened as you delivered the line perfectly this time. “Wow! Look at you! That was amazing!” he exclaimed, pretending to wipe away a tear. “Such a moving performance!”

You beamed, proud of yourself. “See? I told you I could do it!”

“Alright, alright, you win this round,” he said, chuckling. “But don’t get too cocky. We still have more lines to practice.”

You smiled slyly. “More lines means more kisses, right?”

“Only if you keep up this level of talent!” he shot back, winking at you.

With that, you both dove back into practice, filled with laughter, playful banter, and the warmth of shared moments that made every day feel like an adventure.

One of your favorite memories with Seungmin was that time you caught a terrible fever. You had been feeling sluggish all day, and by evening, it hit you like a truck. Seungmin noticed the change in your mood right away.

"Hey, you okay?" he asked, sitting next to you on the couch. His brow furrowed in concern as he gently touched your forehead. "You’re burning up!"

You gave a weak smile, trying to downplay it. "I’m fine… just need to rest a little."

He shook his head, already on his feet. "Nope, you’re officially under Seungmin's care now. Doctor’s orders."

Even through the haze of your fever, you couldn’t help but laugh. “Doctor Seungmin, huh? Since when did you go to med school?”

He grinned down at you. “Oh, you didn’t know? I’m an expert at treating stubborn patients,” he teased, making you chuckle softly. “Now, stay put while I get you some water.”

For the rest of the day, Seungmin was by your side, making sure you had everything you needed. He cooked you a warm soup that he claimed was “an old family recipe,” though you were pretty sure he made it up on the spot. Still, it tasted like comfort, and you couldn’t help but appreciate his efforts.

“Want anything else, sick patient?” he asked, plopping down beside you after tucking the blanket around your shoulders for the third time.

“Maybe… a movie? Something light to distract me?” you suggested, snuggling deeper into the blanket.

Seungmin tilted his head thoughtfully. “Despicable Me? That’s your go-to comfort movie, right?”

You grinned, already feeling a bit better. “Yeah, but only if we can watch Pitch Perfect after.”

He groaned dramatically. “Not again with Pitch Perfect! But fine, since you’re sick and all… I’ll allow it.”

You nudged him playfully. “You secretly love it, admit it.”

He rolled his eyes with a smile. “I guess I have a soft spot for watching you geek out over the musical numbers.”

As the night went on, Seungmin kept checking on you, bringing you snacks, adjusting your blanket, and even giving you a forehead kiss here and there, pretending it was part of his “treatment plan.”

Despite the fever and exhaustion, having Seungmin by your side made everything feel a little brighter. You drifted off to sleep to the sound of his voice, and when you woke up, he was still there, holding your hand, fast asleep on the couch next to you.

It was in moments like these that you knew how lucky you were to have him—someone who took care of you, made you laugh, and turned even the worst days into something special.

There was also that time when Seungmin had an important music presentation for one of his classes. He had been practicing for weeks, perfecting every note, every rhythm, and you knew how much it meant to him. Unfortunately, your own schedule had been packed, with rehearsals for an upcoming play, and it seemed like there was no way you could attend his presentation.

“I get it, really. Don’t stress,” Seungmin had said, giving you a reassuring smile over breakfast that morning. But you could tell there was a little disappointment hidden behind those words.

Still, you hated the thought of not being there for him, especially when he was always there for you. So you decided to make it work. After an intense day of rehearsals, you managed to sneak out a little early. Without telling him, you grabbed a cab to the venue where his presentation was being held.

By the time you arrived, the presentation was already well underway. You quietly slipped into the back row of the auditorium, catching the last few minutes of his performance. Seungmin was standing confidently on stage, his hands on the keyboard, his voice filling the room with emotion. You could see the passion in his eyes, and it made your heart swell with pride.

As soon as he finished, the crowd erupted into applause, and you stood up, clapping louder than anyone. When Seungmin looked out into the audience, his eyes widened in surprise. He spotted you standing there, and his face broke into the biggest, brightest smile. The kind of smile that made you feel like the most important person in the world.

Afterwards, he rushed over to you, practically jogging off the stage.

“You came!” he said, pulling you into a tight hug.

“Of course I did,” you replied, your arms wrapping around him. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

He pulled back just enough to look at you, his expression soft and full of gratitude. “I thought you had rehearsals?”

“I did, but I snuck out early. Don’t tell my director,” you whispered with a playful grin.

Seungmin chuckled, shaking his head. “You’re crazy.”

“Crazy about you,” you teased back, making him roll his eyes, though you knew he loved it. “You were amazing, by the way.”

His smile grew even wider. “You think so? I was so nervous.”

“I couldn’t tell at all,” you assured him, then added, “You’re always incredible.”

One of the best memories you had together was that spontaneous road trip to the beach. It wasn’t planned—nothing ever really was with Seungmin. One Friday afternoon, after a long week of classes and rehearsals, he had just shown up at your apartment with a grin on his face and his car keys in hand.

“Pack your bags,” he had said. “We’re going to the sea.”

“Wait, what? Now?” you asked, eyes wide in surprise.

He nodded enthusiastically. “Yep. We’re leaving in five.”

Despite the suddenness, you couldn’t help but smile at his excitement. So, in true Seungmin fashion, you threw a few things into a bag, and before you knew it, you were both in the car, windows down, sun setting in the distance, and the ocean waiting for you on the other side.

The drive started off peaceful, with a soft breeze ruffling your hair as Seungmin hummed along to the radio. But then it came on—Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus.

As soon as the first notes played, Seungmin’s eyes lit up. He turned to you, a mischievous grin creeping onto his face. “You know what time it is.”

You laughed, already knowing where this was headed. “No way. I am not singing that.”

“Oh yes, you are,” he said, cranking up the volume. And without missing a beat, he started belting out the lyrics, with so much enthusiasm that you couldn’t help but join in.

“So I put my hands up, they’re playin’ my song—” you sang, matching his energy, your voice blending with his as the two of you practically yelled the lyrics together.

The car became a concert stage, the wind whipping through your hair as you danced in your seats, laughing so hard you could barely breathe. Seungmin banged his hands on the steering wheel to the beat, and you threw your hands up in the air, living in the moment.

“It’s a party in the USA!” you both shouted at the top of your lungs, finishing the chorus with a triumphant fist pump.

By the time the song ended, you were both a mess of laughter and gasps for air, the car filled with the lingering sound of your shared joy. You glanced over at Seungmin, who was still chuckling to himself, and your heart swelled with affection.

“God, I’m so bad at that,” you said, wiping a tear from your eye.

“You’re the best,” he corrected, flashing you that cheeky grin that always made you smile. “Besides, if anyone’s listening, they’re just jealous of your skills.”

You snorted, shaking your head. “Right, because off-key karaoke is a highly sought-after talent.”

“Hey, you sounded amazing,” he teased, reaching over to playfully poke your side. “You could totally go on tour.”

“Only if you’re my backup dancer,” you shot back, pretending to strike a dramatic pose.

“Oh, I’d steal the show,” he replied, and for a moment, the teasing softened as he glanced over at you, eyes filled with affection.

As the sun continued to dip below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the road, you leaned back in your seat, feeling completely at ease. With Seungmin by your side, singing karaoke and heading toward the sea, everything just felt right.

But as much as your relationship with Seungmin was filled with laughter and warmth, it wasn’t always easy. Sometimes, happiness wasn’t just happiness—it was tested.

It happened during one of your most important group projects. You were cast as the lead in a film, and your group wanted it to be perfect—flawless. Seungmin, understanding what acting required, always supported your work. But this project turned out to be different. The script called for a kiss—something you didn’t see coming. At first, you brushed it off. It was just acting, after all. You were a professional.

But there was one thing you hadn’t done, something that began to eat away at you slowly—you hadn’t told Seungmin about it.

It wasn’t that you forgot; you deliberately chose not to. He had been so busy with his music major, drowning in rehearsals and deadlines. You didn’t want to burden him with something that could wait, something that would only distract him. Or at least, that’s what you told yourself.

The day of the filming came, and it was tense. The set was buzzing with nerves, everyone eager to get things just right. You were in the middle of a take, preparing for the scene where the kiss was supposed to happen, when you noticed Seungmin in the distance. He had shown up unexpectedly, holding a lunchbox, his eyes scanning the set.

At first, your heart leapt seeing him. But then the weight of your secret hit you hard.

You hadn’t told him.

And now he was here.

When he saw you kiss your co-star for the scene, his face changed. You saw the surprise, then the hurt, and then… the anger.

He turned and walked away before you could explain. And just like that, everything came crashing down.

The next few days were a blur. Seungmin wouldn’t return your calls or answer your texts. He was always “busy,” but you knew something deeper was wrong. It went on for a week—long, agonizing days of silence. One night, he didn’t even come home. You didn’t know it was because he had been working late on his presentation, but the fear that he might be slipping away from you overwhelmed you. You spent that night crying, feeling like you had lost him.

Finally, after a week of this unbearable distance, you found him sitting at the piano in the apartment, his fingers absentmindedly playing a soft melody. His face was tired, his expression distant.

You couldn’t hold it in any longer.

“Seungmin, please… let’s talk.”

He didn’t respond at first, just kept playing. But then, slowly, he stopped, his hands resting on the keys. His eyes met yours, filled with a mixture of frustration and hurt.

“I’m sorry,” you said, your voice shaky. “I should’ve told you. I didn’t mean to hide it. I just… I didn’t want to make you worry when you were already so busy with your major.”

He sighed, looking down at his hands. “It wasn’t about the kiss. Not really. I know what acting is, and I get that. But you didn’t tell me. I found out by watching it happen.”

You bit your lip, guilt swirling in your chest. “I didn’t want to add to your stress. I thought it would just… complicate things.”

Seungmin shook his head. “That’s the problem. You didn’t trust me with it. You think I can’t handle these things, but I can. I just need you to be honest with me, like I’m honest with you.”

Tears welled up in your eyes as you nodded. “I know. I’m sorry. I was wrong for hiding it. I’ll tell you everything from now on.”

His gaze softened, and he got up from the piano, walking over to you. “It’s not about knowing every little thing. I just need to know we’re in this together. That we’re open with each other, no matter what.”

You wiped at your tears, feeling a mix of relief and sadness. “I promise, Seungmin. I’ll do better. I just don’t want to lose you.”

He smiled softly, pulling you into his arms. “You won’t. Just… don’t shut me out again, okay?”

You nodded into his chest, feeling his warmth, grateful that the weight of that silence had lifted. There was still so much love between you, and you both knew that even when things got tough, you’d find a way to make it through.

In that moment, as he held you close, you realized that relationships weren’t just about the easy, happy moments. They were about being able to weather the storms together, learning from the mistakes, and growing stronger from them.

After the rain, there was sunshine again—brighter than ever. 🌞

As you both lounged on the couch, the TV remained off, and the world outside seemed distant. It was just you two, basking in each other's company. The room was filled with the soft hum of contentment, the kind that comes from knowing you're right where you're meant to be.

“When we become successful, let’s buy a big house,” Seungmin said, his voice steady but full of excitement for the future.

You turned to him, eyes twinkling, “Yes! With a cinema room, so we can watch movies on a big screen!” You mimed holding a popcorn bowl, already imagining those cozy nights.

“And a kitchen. A big kitchen,” Seungmin added, smiling at the thought of cooking together, even if it meant the usual playful arguments over who would do the dishes.

You leaned into him, resting your head on his shoulder. “And then... we’ll have kids,” you said, a soft smile spreading across your face as you dared to speak about a future you had only dreamed of.

Seungmin, though caught off guard, smiled gently at you. He’d never brought up the idea first, always wanting to respect your wishes and the life you wanted. What if you didn’t want kids? He never wanted to push. But hearing you say it filled him with warmth.

“How many do you want?” he asked, curiosity mixing with affection.

You grinned mischievously, “I want ten.”

Seungmin’s eyes widened as he let out a chuckle. “Ten? That’s… a lot.”

“I want a basketball team, and we’ll need a cheerleader for them,” you giggled, already picturing the chaos.

Seungmin laughed, shaking his head. “If you want it, I’m here for you. But... according to my mom, she couldn’t even handle me, and I was an only child.”

You pouted playfully. “Well… our kid might be just like you.”

“At least I’m handsome,” he said with a mock serious expression, turning his side profile toward you like he was posing for a photoshoot.

“Yeah,” you teased, rolling your eyes, “but hard to handle.”

“Then we’ll handle him together,” Seungmin said, laughing.

“And after that, we’ll have a girl,” you added softly, imagining the little family you could build.

“They’ll probably fight each other,” Seungmin mused, a smirk on his face.

“And then love each other, too,” you said, completing the thought.

Seungmin squeezed your hand, his voice tender. “Yeah... just like we do.”

Your third anniversary snuck up on both of you, buried beneath the mountain of academic work and deadlines. It seemed like the day would slip by unnoticed, just another day marked by exhaustion. You came home, drained, longing for nothing more than to collapse into bed beside Seungmin.

But when you opened the door, what you saw made you freeze in place.

There he was, standing in the middle of the room, guitar in hand, a warm smile on his face. The room was transformed—soft candlelight flickered, casting a golden glow over delicate flowers arranged around the room. The scent of roses mixed with the sweetness of jasmine filled the air. It was as if the whole world had slowed, the weight of the day evaporating in an instant.

Your heart skipped a beat. You were about to cry, already overwhelmed, when Seungmin strummed his guitar and started singing *Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You*.

You stopped mid-step, forgetting about your shoes, your bag—everything. Your hands flew to your face, completely taken by the surprise. It wasn’t the first time he’d sung for you, but tonight felt different. His voice seemed to carry more than just notes; it carried promises, memories, and a future you had dreamed of but never dared to hope for.

As he approached, still singing the chorus, his eyes never left yours. Every note felt like a vow, every lyric like an unspoken question. By the time he reached you, you couldn’t hold back any longer. Even before the song had finished, you threw your arms around him, pulling him close, feeling the warmth of his body as he set down the guitar to hug you back.

Seungmin continued to sing, but now it was just his voice, soft and raw—no instruments, just the sound of his heart speaking to yours. He kissed your forehead as you held him tightly, your eyes brimming with tears of happiness.

You held him close, still amazed by how much your life had changed. How this person, who used to drive you insane with teasing, had become the man you couldn’t imagine living without.

As if reading your thoughts, Seungmin gently pulled away, reaching over to the table and grabbing a bouquet of flowers, handing it to you with a tender smile. When you finally pulled away from the hug, tears streaked down your face, and you quickly wiped them, laughing at yourself.

He chuckled, too. “I shouldn’t have done this if I knew I’d make you cry,” he teased softly.

You playfully slapped his chest, still emotional. “They’re happy tears. It was so beautiful I couldn’t help it.”

Seungmin grinned, his eyes sparkling. “I’m just glad you’re crying from happiness this time. Not like that time I beat you in exams,” he joked, breaking the seriousness with that signature humor of his.

You shook your head, unable to find the words to express what you felt. But you didn’t need to say anything; the love between you was palpable.

“Happy anniversary,” he whispered, leaning closer, his lips brushing against your temple. “I love you.”

Your heart swelled again, and without thinking, you whispered, "I love you more than anything." You pulled him into another tight hug, feeling so safe in his arms, as if nothing in the world could hurt you as long as you had him. “And I think…” your voice trembled as you spoke, “I think I want to spend every year of my life with you.”

Seungmin pulled back just enough to look into your eyes, his gaze soft but intense. He reached into his jacket pocket, and you didn’t notice at first until he slowly dropped down to one knee.

Your breath caught in your throat as time seemed to stand still.

“I was going to wait,” he began, his voice steady, though you could hear the emotion beneath it. “I was going to wait for the perfect moment, the perfect day, but I realized… any day with you is perfect.” He took a small box out of his pocket and opened it, revealing a delicate, shimmering ring.

You gasped, your hands flying to your mouth in disbelief.

“So, I figured… why wait?” His eyes never wavered from yours, full of love and sincerity. “Will you marry me?”

Tears spilled over, and you nodded, unable to speak at first. Finally, through shaky breaths, you whispered, “Yes… of course, yes!”

Seungmin’s face broke into the most beautiful smile you’d ever seen as he slipped the ring onto your finger. The room felt warmer, brighter—like all the love you had for each other had materialized and wrapped itself around you both. When he stood up, you threw your arms around his neck, kissing him with all the love and excitement you could pour into that moment.

“I love you so much,” you murmured between kisses, still trying to wrap your mind around the fact that you were now engaged to the man you loved more than anything in the world.

He laughed softly, his forehead resting against yours. “I love you too. More than you’ll ever know.”

The rest of the night felt like a dream. You had a candlelit dinner, toasting to your future together, the soft glow of the candles reflecting off the ring that now symbolized your love. The night ended with tender kisses, whispered promises, and the kind of intimacy that comes from knowing your heart has found its home.

It was a night neither of you would ever forget—the beginning of the rest of your lives together.

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Three years later, life looked like a dream you both had worked so hard to build. You and Seungmin had finally reached the heights of your careers, but what made it even more special was that you had done it together.

You, now a well-respected actress and director, were creating films that moved people—stories that made audiences laugh, cry, and think. Seungmin, now a renowned singer and producer, was loved by millions, with his songs climbing the charts and his name celebrated all over. Despite your busy schedules, you always found your way back to each other, making time for the little moments that mattered most.

You lived in the house you had once dreamed about on your anniversary, a beautiful home with large windows that let in the sunlight and a garden filled with flowers. It had a cozy cinema room—just like you had imagined—where the two of you often curled up to watch movies on the big screen after long days of work. There was a spacious kitchen, perfect for the playful cooking battles you still had, and laughter often echoed through the halls as you lived out the life you’d envisioned, but even better than you could have imagined.

And now, you were happily married.

The wedding had been intimate and beautiful, surrounded by the people you loved most. Seungmin had cried as you walked down the aisle, and though he tried to play it cool, his trembling hands as he held yours during the vows gave him away. It had been a day filled with tears of joy, laughter, and promises of forever. And now, here you were, living that forever.

As you both relaxed in your living room, the glow of a soft sunset spilling through the windows, Seungmin leaned back against the couch, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.

“Remember how much you hated me back then?” he asked, glancing at you with that mischievous glint in his eye.

You let out a laugh, shaking your head. “Oh, I didn’t just hate you,” you teased. “I despised you. If I had teleportation powers back then, I would've dumped you right into the middle of the Pacific Ocean without a second thought.”

Seungmin burst out laughing, the sound filling the room. “You really would’ve, too! You used to look at me like you were plotting my demise.”

“Well, you didn’t make it easy,” you retorted, smirking. “You always laughed at my misery. You had this evil little laugh every time I got a lower grade than you. It drove me crazy.”

Seungmin wiped away a fake tear of joy. “It was so fun watching you squirm!”

You narrowed your eyes at him, but the smile playing on your lips gave you away. “And then that Romeo and Juliet project… I thought that was the universe punishing me. I had to be paired with you of all people.”

He grinned wider, eyes sparkling with fondness. “That project changed everything, though.”

You sighed, the memory tugging at your heart. “Yeah… I thought you were insufferable, but then I saw how serious you were about acting. You weren’t just the annoying kid who was good at everything. You actually had depth.”

Seungmin leaned closer, his tone softening. “And I thought you were just competitive for the sake of it, but you were so passionate. I admired that. You just wanted to be the best version of yourself.”

You smiled, the nostalgia washing over you. “I still can’t believe I went from wishing I could fling you across the globe to… well, spending forever with you.”

Seungmin reached out and took your hand, his thumb brushing gently across your knuckles. “I’m glad I wore you down,” he teased.

“You didn’t wear me down,” you said, smiling. “You just… made me see you differently. And I fell in love with who you really are.”

His eyes softened, and for a moment, the teasing melted into something more profound. “I’m the luckiest guy in the world,” he said, squeezing your hand. “Who would’ve thought that the girl who wanted to kill me would be the love of my life?”

You chuckled, leaning your head on his shoulder. “Life’s funny like that.”

Years passed, and now you were in the hospital delivery room, the atmosphere charged with anticipation and tension. The pain gripped you as contractions came in waves, and Seungmin stood by your side, his face pale with worry, tears already brimming in his eyes as he watched you struggle.

“Breathe, baby, just breathe,” he whispered, his voice shaky as he held your hand, his grip tight but trembling. He wiped the sweat from your forehead, looking helpless as he tried to offer comfort, though it was clear he was barely holding himself together.

Through the haze of pain, you saw the tears slip down his cheeks. He was crying harder than you’d ever seen him before, overwhelmed with both fear and love as he watched the woman he adored go through something so difficult.

When the baby’s cries finally filled the room, Seungmin broke down completely. The doctors placed your newborn son in his arms, and he hugged the tiny bundle, tears streaming down his face, whispering something soft and incoherent through his sobs.

“He… he looks like me,” he choked out, looking down at the baby boy swaddled tightly, the resemblance already undeniable. His voice cracked with emotion, and he couldn’t stop crying as he leaned down to kiss you, his heart overflowing with love and relief.

Still exhausted and weak, you looked at the two of them—your husband and your son—and a tired but warm laugh escaped your lips. “I take it back,” you said, smiling faintly through your fatigue. “I don’t want ten anymore. Delivering one was already too much.”

Seungmin chuckled softly, though his eyes were still wet. “Just one… is already perfect,” he murmured, his voice filled with awe.

You both looked down at the baby, now peacefully asleep in Seungmin’s arms. He shifted closer, wrapping his other arm around you so the three of you could be together, a family. He kissed your forehead softly, the weight of the moment sinking in as you shared a look that held all the love and emotion words could never fully express.

“I love you,” Seungmin whispered, his voice breaking slightly.

You smiled, your heart swelling with more love than you ever thought possible. “I love you too,” you whispered back, your eyes lingering on the tiny face of your son, knowing that this was the beginning of a whole new chapter—a chapter filled with love, growth, and the family you had dreamed of together.

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[beyondthesefourwalls]

A Verbal Agreement

Summary: You hated Jake Seresin. Truly, you did. Or at least you strongly disliked him. But as it was, he did something for you that no other man could, and it kept you coming back for more. 

Pairing: Jake Seresin x Reader (no use of y/n)

Word Count: 1.2K (no one is as shocked as I am that I kept it short) 

Warnings: Smut. Dirty talk. Enemies with benefits. Language. The Blonde One™️.

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You hated him. 

Truly, you did.

Or at least that’s what you told yourself. Maybe strong dislike would be a better way to describe it. 

Jake Seresin was a smug son of a bitch. He was the bane of your existence in so many ways, and got under your skin like he was trying to burrow there and make it his home. His arrogance annoyed you, constantly walking around with a holier-than-thou attitude, like he was God’s gift to women, the Navy, and society in general. His smirk made his face punchable in a way that you were barely able to resist smacking him when he shot it in your direction. 

But damn, if his ability to string together filth didn’t drive you fucking crazy. 

“That’s it. Fuck. That’s my good girl.” 

You clenched around him at his words, a moan leaving you because of the praise. 

Dirty talk was something you considered to be an artform. It was one of your biggest turn ons, and so little men knew how to actually execute it. So often when you’d ask for it, it came out awkward, cringy or obnoxious. They fumbled over words and made everything sound so unappealing, unable to find that perfect balance of praise and degradation that you longed for, that you would barely be in the mood to finish after they spouted off what they thought was sexy. 

So it would figure, of course, that you discovered Jake was the best dirty talker you had ever been with after what was supposed to be a one time mistake after a few too many drinks at the Hard Deck. He made everything sound so flawlessly erotic and natural, you were basically a puddle for it every single time.  

It was no secret that Jake loved to hear himself talk, and this was the one situation where you not only didn’t mind, you wanted it.  

“Taking me so fucking well. You were made to take it, weren’t you baby?” 

“Yes,” you gasped, nodding rapidly, your nails dragging down his back. “Made to.” 

“Yeah you were. I’m making you feel so good, aren’t I?” 

Your moan turned into a scream of his name as a sharp smack came down on your ass, Jake nearly bending you in half as he fucked you. “Answer me.” 

You knew from knowing him for so long that he hated being ignored, especially in bed, and especially when it was about how good he was making you feel.

“Yes! Fuck!” you shouted, your voice echoing off the walls. “So good!” 

His chuckle and his smirk were both so smug, in any other situation, you would have rolled your eyes. But here, in the privacy of your apartment, it sent another wave of arousal through you, and you couldn’t help but arch into him. 

“Well, I’m glad we’ve got that straight, darlin’,” he murmured, his voice low and as smooth as velvet. “Not like you would have been able to deny it, anyway. You’re so fucking soaked, you’re making a mess of the sheets and those pretty thighs of yours. I can only imagine how good it's going to feel when I come inside of you. Is that what you want?” 

“Uh-huh,” you breathed. 

"You’re so fucking tight, baby. Sucking me in like a damn vice.” 

"Please," you whimpered. You were close; so close. But you needed more. “Please, please, please.” 

“God I love it when you beg for me.” 

He said the words almost to himself, so you didn't answer, caught in a whirlwind of lust and frustration. Jake’s hand slipped between your legs, his fingers finding your clit and rubbing fast, tight circles against it. Your vision blurred at the stimulation. 

“You want my cock so bad, don’t you?” 

“Jake.” 

You felt the edges of your control fraying, the pleasure building to a breaking point. Your whole body shook - sweet release so near that you could almost taste it. 

"Yeah, baby," he growled, his hips pounding into you even harder. His thrusts became more urgent as he neared his end, too, demanding and pointed."You want to come for me?” 

You couldn’t answer, falling into the haze of what he was making you feel. Your mind was a blank canvas, lost to the sensation of his cock filling you, all that existed was the intense sensation of him thrusting against your nerve-endings, the friction between your clit and his fingers, and the rhythm of his voice, husky and perfect, pulsing through you. 

Another smack to your ass, and then his hand found your chin, squeezing just tight enough where it drew you out of your head. He guided your gaze toward him. His eyes, always so mischievous, were dark and calculating. “Do you want to come for me?” he repeated, and you moaned at the authority ringing in your ears. 

Your voice was barely a whisper as the words tumbled out of your mouth. “Yes. Please, Jake. Make me come.” 

“Then do it. Be a good girl, and come for me. Now.” 

Your body responded to his command instantly. You arched into him, your screams echoing in the room as you shattered, your nails digging into his back. He never stopped talking, his voice coaxing as much from you as he could. 

“Fuck, I’m gonna fill you up. Come inside this sweet little pussy. And you’re going to take all of it, baby.” 

Your body felt like it was on fire. Wave after wave of pleasure coursed through you and he kept up his relentless rhythm, chasing his own release. You felt him go rigid inside you, and then his hips jerked forward once, twice, and then a third time as he joined you over the edge. He grunted out your name as you clung to him, your arms around his neck, your legs wrapped around his waist, feeling him pulse inside you.

For a few moments, you both laid there, panting as you tried to catch your breath. Jake settled more of his weight on top of you in a way that always made you feel more secure as you came down from the high, and you placed a soft kiss against his neck in appreciation.

“I still hate you,” you mumbled into his skin. 

Jake chuckled low in his throat, and then laughed even harder when the sound caused you to clench around his softening cock. He pulled out of you slowly, sliding over your sensitive flesh. You could feel his cum slipping out of you, furthering the mess between your legs. You couldn’t help but shiver as he settled on the mattress beside you, pulling you into his sweaty chest. 

“Whatever you need to tell yourself, darlin’.” 

“No, I mean it.” 

But even as you said it, you were cuddling closer to him, draping your leg over his as got comfortable. Post-orgasm was one of the only times he was quiet, or at least not as chatty, and you enjoyed basking in the afterglow that always followed these trysts. 

He pressed a kiss to the top of your head, and you could feel the smirk that was no doubt a mix of smug and indulgent as he did. “Sure.”

“Shhhh,” you murmured, “don’t ruin it.”

He laughed lightly, but settled down, not saying anything else. 

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Notes: I really have no idea what this is or where it came from, but here we are.

Thanks to @roosterforme @mak-32 and @sylviebell for reading it over and all your help! And to Mak for a stunning banner, as per ushe.

Main Masterlist

[monsieurlaziness]

Just needed to solidify my rant, absolute apologizes if this theme is oversaturated, but I needed to speak up because I remembered the absolute idiocy that Naruto's ending is.

Let's be real.

Kaguya's arrival is the WORST plot twist of Naruto.

It was all about ninja, philosophy, and the cycle of hatred, and then out of nowhere — aliens. It felt like Kishimoto suddenly realized he needed a "bigger" final boss but had already made Madara too OP, so he just threw in Kaguya as a "gotcha" moment.

Madara had decades of build-up. He represented everything wrong with the shinobi system: the endless wars, the obsession with power, the never-ending cycle of revenge. He was literally the final test of Naruto's ideology. And then — nope, just kidding! Black Zetsu was using him as a pawn for literally thousands of years to revive Kaguya, who has no real personal motivation beyond "mY cHaKrA."

Kaguya wasn't even interesting. She barely spoke, had no personal connection to the main cast, and her fights were just "teleport to a new dimension, spam crazy jutsu, repeat." At least Madara made his fights fun.

Honestly, it would’ve been way more satisfying if Madara had fused with the God Tree or something and he was the final boss. But nope, aliens.

This is so pointless...

Like imagine the perfect ending of Naruto.

Imagine Madara lying there, defeated but not in some cheap "backstabbed by Zetsu" way — truly defeated in battle. He’s staring up at the sky, battered, his legendary power finally failing him. And in those last moments, as he reflects on everything — the wars, the betrayals, the endless cycle of hatred — he whispers:

"Hashirama… was I wrong… after all?..."

And just as he fades, he sees Hashirama’s ghost (not literally, but like a vision in his mind) smiling at him, as if saying, "You finally understand."

That single line would’ve hit so hard. It wouldn’t erase all the pain he caused, but it would humanize him even more. It would show that, at the very end, he finally questions if his way was right. Not some alien’s pawn. Not some chakra puppet. Just a man who tried, failed, and wondered if there was another way.

THAT is how you close Madara’s story. Not by having him get played by Black Zetsu like an absolute clown

Madara fades away, his vision going black… and then, he opens his eyes. He’s standing in a vast, peaceful meadow — the same place where he and Hashirama used to meet as kids. The river flows quietly, the trees rustle in the breeze. It’s eerily silent.

And then, standing there, arms crossed, a familiar voice:

"Took you long enough, you stubborn fool."

Madara turns, and there’s Hashirama, just watching him. Not angry. Not smug. Just… there. Waiting.

Madara, for the first time in forever, feels small. He clenches his fists, looks away, then — gritting his teeth — mutters:

"I really was a fool, huh?"

Hashirama sighs, stepping closer. "You always were. But you were my friend first."

For a moment, they just stand there, the weight of their entire lives hanging in the air. And then—Hashirama smirks.

"So… rematch?"

Madara blinks, then lets out a genuine laugh. A real, deep laugh, the kind he hasn’t had in decades. He rolls his shoulders, a spark of life returning to his eyes.

"Hah! You’d better not hold back this time, Hashirama."

The two charge at each other one last time, not as enemies, not as warriors — just as two boys who once dreamed of peace.

THAT should’ve been Madara’s ending.

[otomehonyaku]

DIABOLIK LOVERS Chaos Lineage Stellaworth Special Booklet Short Stories ☽ Orange ver.・A New Menu?! Ruki’s Got His Hands Full!

Original title: メニュー開発！？ルキがてんてこ舞い！ English translation by @otomehonyaku Click here for the scans (as always, kindly provided by @karleksmumskladdkaka!)

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It's been a little while since I translated a short story! This one's set in the Orange mansion in the Chaos Lineage timeline and written from Eve's─so, in a way, Yui's─perspective, before the regains her memories. It's a fun little story that contains some brotherly bickering and a LOT of innuendos (hello, yes, I'd like the soup please...) ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ Have fun reading!

Please do not reuse or post my translations elsewhere or translate my work into other languages without my permission.

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Ever since I fled from the church and found refuge in the Orange mansion, I hadn’t been granted permission to return to the guest room. Instead, I quietly sat in a chair in the living area.

Ayato unceremoniously called out to me. “You. Hurry up ‘n become mine already.”

“What? Um…”

I was taken aback by the redhead’s sudden remark and found myself unable to reply right away. The small pause inadvertently gave his two brothers the time to say their piece as well.

“Become Ayato’s? Stop this nonsense. This girl will be mine. I’m sure that’s what will make her happiest as well. Isn’t that right?” 

“Ha. I told you—she doesn’t belong to either of you. Better not misunderstand, Ayato. Kanato. We brought Eve here to help Brother become the Demon King, y’know.”

“You with your ‘Brother this, Brother that.’ Shut the fuck up already.”

The three clearly had no intention to consider my opinion on the matter, and their bickering only intensified. I felt myself becoming nervous. It looked like they might even start punching one another if they kept going like this. 

That was when the living room door quietly opened.

Ruki let out an exasperated sigh. “Don’t tell me you’re fighting again.” 

Again? The eldest made it sound like his brothers had pestered him with similar fights before, many times over. 

“It’s been days since we acquired Eve, and yet you’re still being hostile towards one another.”

“What does it matter? That has nothing to do with you, Ruki.”

“Sorry, Brother. I’ve been trying to tell them the same thing. It seems both of them still think Eve is theirs.”

“You’re the delusional ones for assuming Eve belongs to Ruki. This chick belongs to Yours Truly. I won’t hand her over to anyone.”

“Enough. Remember that we’ve acquired Eve and that we’re on track to becoming King. If we don’t work together, our enemies will take it as an opening to steal Eve from us, and all our efforts will be for naught.” Ruki seemed worried about his brothers’ willingness to cooperate—that, if the brothers kept quarrelling amongst themselves, the enemy might come to steal me away. 

A sense of restlessness lingered in the air after Ruki spoke. I cast my eyes downwards. The prospect of being at the centre of such a violent dispute left me feeling melancholic. 

“I’m not telling you to get along. But I am telling you to reduce the friction at least a little. I urge you, as my younger brothers, to do what I say.”

“That’s my line! You’re getting in Yours Truly’s way.”

“I don’t like this either. This is ridiculous.”

“That’s exactly the reaction I expected from you. So, let me propose something as a countermeasure: a cooking contest.”

“...Huh?” 

Ayato was speechless. And it wasn’t just Ayato: Kanato and Shin were looking at Ruki with equal suspicion. Even I stared at him, wondering why on Earth he would suggest something so strange. Ruki wanted his brothers to work together to come up with new dishes, apparently.

“It’s the perfect solution to work on your team spirit. Besides, you’ll join forces to expand our repertoire of things to eat for dinner. Don’t you think it’s a good idea?” Ruki said, his facial expression exuding confidence. 

After turning it over in my head for a moment, I supposed that… it might work?

“Got it. If you want us to, Brother, then I’ll do it. I’ll help you.”

“Great. Ayato, Kanato—I expect you to help, too, of course.”

“Like hell I would. Why’s Yours Truly gotta do it?”

“I agree. I have no desire to participate in such ridiculous activities. Whoever else wants to participate can go ahead.”

Shin’s immediate agreement stood in stark contrast with the reactions of his younger brothers, who were quick to complain. Ruki stressed that it would have no meaning this way, and proposed his plan on different terms. 

“...There’s no helping it. I’ll let you compile our new menu, then. You may suggest whatever dishes you’d like to eat. We’ll add whatever is picked to our regular dinner menu from now on.”

This idea clearly made Ayato and Kanato more willing to cooperate. The atmosphere in the room immediately became much lighter, and the brothers became a little restless as they thought about what foods they wanted to eat. 

It was decided that I would be the fair judge to taste each dish. I was happy to be afforded a role in Ruki’s plan as well—with my spirits lifted a little already, I joined the others’ conversation.

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A few hours later…

“What? Why’d only this part turn green? …Ugh, smells fuckin’ rancid!”

“Don’t you think it’s lacking sweetness? Oh, well. I’ll share some of my cream with you, then.”

“Hey! Don’t mess with my cooking! Puttin’ cream in there’s no joke!”

I stayed in the living room while Ruki and the others were in the kitchen preparing their dishes for me to try. Things seemed to be progressing smoothly: Ruki seemed to be the one doing most of the cooking, but I could hear the relatively friendly conversation between the brothers all the way from the living room.

“Stop it, Kanato. We won’t get anywhere if you waste this much food. That’s why I told you not to add any more.”

“Kanato! Stop meddling in other people’s business and concentrate on your own cooking. Or, actually, your… cooking looks more like a mass of sugar.”

“Yes, of course. I suppose I should finish my dish. I’ll just have to add one more thing to finish it off…”

“Hold on, are you serious? Covering chocolate in more chocolate is ridiculous. What’re you even doing?”

While it was good that the brothers were engaging in lively conversation with one another, I still felt anxious after hearing that exchange. I was the one who’s supposed to taste-testing everything, after all. I contemplated going to the kitchen to help them before things went downhill, but they’d actually finished already—the four brothers came back into the living room, each carrying the dish they’d prepared.

“Ah, have you already finished cooking?”

“Yes, indeed. It seems like you’ve been waiting here in the living room like the good girl you are.”

“All of the sample dishes are here. Let’s start the taste test, shall we?”

“Right. So, which one should I try first?”

“Yours Truly’s should be first, of course!” Ayato said before setting down a huge plate on the table in front of me with a loud clang. “I’m calling this ‘Yours Truly’s Specially Made Super-Gigantic Takoyaki’! Be grateful ‘n eat up!”

“Wow! It’s so big! It’s bigger than my face, even.”

“Right? Bigger’s always better. It’s not very round, though. It’s lumpy. It probably kinda fucks with the taste.”

“You made me prepare it, so keep your complaints to yourself. Besides, it’s your fault for constantly butting in while I was cooking.” As there was no dedicated pan large enough to make takoyaki this big, it seemed that Ruki had used a single-handed frying pan to shape it somehow, and that’s likely why it looked a little sunken and uneven. 

According to Ayato, there wasn’t just octopus, but various other fillings in it as well—he himself didn’t quite seem to know for sure, either.

“A-Ayato, this is…”

“What’re you doin’?! Hurry up and eat it!” Ayato yelled when he saw my reluctance to take a bite. Even then, I couldn’t quite work up the courage to dig in. 

The redhead lost his patience and grabbed my chin with one hand. Then, he brought a spoon to my mouth with his other hand, ready to force-feed me. 

“Geez, it can’t be helped. C’mon, I’ll feed you. Hurry up ‘n open wide.”

“W-wait! Ah—Mm…!”

The spoon quickly came my way, holding a chunk of the giant takoyaki. I had no time to protest before the spoon was thrust into my mouth.

“Hehe, you’re gettin’ teary-eyed. That’s not such a bad sight, is it? Hey! No slackin’ off. Keep eatin’. I wanna watch your face while you struggle even more.”

“Ayato! At least do it gently… Mm!”

With enough force to make me choke, the spoon was mercilessly rammed deep into my mouth again. Even if I wanted to run, I couldn’t—Ayato had a tight grip on my chin. I had no choice but to eat the takoyaki that I was given. A cruel smile played on Ayato’s face as he watched me struggle.

“Ugh, mm… Ha...”

I somehow managed to swallow what was in my mouth. I didn’t risk asking what exactly I’d been eating so far to avoid ruining the experience—mostly because it had actually been quite tasty.

“This is so good, Ayato!”

“I know, right? Though it’s only natural, since I cooked all this up!”

Ayato seemed satisfied with my response. His chest swelled with pride, confident that his dish was going to win tonight.

“Eat mine next, please. I’ve made something much more delicious than Ayato’s takoyaki.” 

Unsurprisingly, Kanato had prepared a dessert. The base was a parfait, loaded with pudding, crêpes, cake, and ice cream on top, and covered in an unholy amount of chocolate. It looked almost sickeningly sweet.

“It looks delicious, but… It seems very sweet, doesn’t it?”

“But really, I’m gettin’ heartburn just by looking at it. You might as well call anything a dish if you load it with enough sweet stuff.”

“You’re hopelessly tasteless, Shin. This is obviously incredibly delicious.” As he spoke, Kanato stared at the sweets as though he were spellbound. “Ah… It doesn’t get any better than this. I’d love this to be added to the menu so that Ruki will prepare it for me every day.”

After having stared at his parfait for a while, Kanato picked up a spoon. 

“Since you’re nothing but a doll, you must be bad at feeding yourself, right? Just for today, I’ll feed you. Please be grateful.”

“It’s alright, Kanato. I can eat by myself… Mm!” 

I tried to move away, but Kanato forcefully grabbed my wrist to keep me in place and thrust a loaded spoon at me. Once again, food was forced into my mouth. I tried my best to chew and swallow each bite, but I couldn’t keep up with the speed with which Kanato was feeding me. Just when I thought I couldn’t take any more, Kanato’s hand stilled.

“Oh, you have some cream on your face.”

“Ah!”

Kanato put down the spoon and his tongue darted out when he moved in, licking the cream off my cheek. My heartbeat jumped a little at the sensation. 

“Hehe… Very sweet. My cooking is the most delicious after all, isn’t it?” he asked expectantly, slowly leaning in further as he spoke. 

The strange atmosphere made me increasingly uncomfortable. Still, though… Kanato’s dish was particularly sweet but no less delicious—like he had said—and so I honestly shared my opinion.

“Right? I see you’re able to tell how great my cooking is. It’s quite admirable.”

Kanato left my side, clearly pleased with my answer.

“It’s my turn, then!”

Shin moved in and placed a small plate in front of me.

“...? Shin, what’s this brown, cream-like stuff?”

“It’s peanut butter. Can’t you tell?”

“The hell? How much of an idiot do you gotta be to consider that a dish?” Ayato sneered at Shin, clearly making fun of him.

“Hehe. Who’s the real idiot here? You know fuck-all about cooking,” Shin replied. Then, he went on to expertly spread the peanut butter on a piece of bread. “This peanut butter goes well with a lot of different kinds of cooking. It’s a great all-purpose condiment for bringing out the flavour of stuff like bread and cakes. I’d like you to use it in many different dishes.”

“I object. Won’t everything just start tasting like peanuts?”

“Right, right! My takoyaki’d taste like peanuts!”

“Ha! You can yap all you want, but it won’t matter. Eve’s the one who has to like it. So, here you go.”

I reached out to take the bread he held out to me, but Shin seized my hand in mid air. He pulled me in close with a sharp tug. 

“I’ll feed you.”

“Um… I already said it just now, but I can eat by myself, you know?”

“Just be good and eat. C’mon.”

My lips parted when the bread touched my mouth, and when I took a bite, the sweet flavour of the peanut butter (1) spread across my tongue.

“Good, isn’t it? Make sure to savour the taste.”

Contrary to Ayato and Kanato, Shin slowed his movements to match my eating speed and held the bread to my mouth for me to take bites. The peanut butter went well with the bread. It was really good.

“Hehe. You kinda look like a greedy little pet dog eating from your owner’s hand right now.”

I tried to argue that no, I wasn’t a dog, but I kept getting interrupted by Shin holding the bread to my mouth. Before long, I’d already swallowed the last bite.

“Thank you, Shin. It was delicious!”

“I told you! If you pick my peanut butter, you’ll be able to eat it whenever you like, so… You know what to do, right?” Shin’s mouth curved into a smile, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes.

There was clearly no safe way to answer that question. I forced a wavering smile in response.

“Well, then. Lastly, it’s my turn.” Ruki put his dish in front of me with more confidence than all his brothers before him.

“Is this… soup?”

The soup in front of me looked to contain a well-balanced mix of vegetables, meat, and beans, giving it a delicious-looking golden colour. However, it looked no different than what Ruki usually made for dinner.

“Soup? How boring. Couldn’t you come up with something else? This is not even a close contender compared to my dish.”

“Just take a sip and you’ll know. Eve, please turn your face my way.” 

Ruki took a spoonful of the soup and carefully raised it to my lips. 

“Drink it. It’s a rather fine soup to give to livestock, but I suppose I should feed you something nice every once in a while.”

I felt myself becoming curious how it tasted, too, considering Ruki was brimming with confidence. Still, it was a little embarrassing to have him feed it to me, so I tried to tell him I’d like to drink it by myself.

“No, drink it like this. You wouldn’t want to trouble your master, would you? Or… would you rather have me feed it to you mouth-to-mouth?”

He looked like he would seriously do it if I didn’t go along with him. Finding myself unable to resist, I obediently opened my mouth.

“Yes, that’s it. Savour it.”

Ruki slid the spoon between my lips. I tried to swallow it neatly, but my nerves got the better of me. A small drop of soup dribbled from my lower lip.

“Mm. Ah…”

“You spilled some of the soup. Good grief, what ill-mannered livestock you are.”

With a stroke of his thumb, Ruki wiped the soup from my lip. My face flushed.

“What’s that face for, staring at me like that? Was that not enough to satisfy you?”

Not wanting to go through something so embarrassing another time, I desperately shook my head. Still, Ruki’s soup tasted amazing. It may have looked no different from what he usually cooked, but I wondered if this was some kind of secret recipe of his. 

I couldn’t hold back my curiosity and asked him what was in the soup.

“It’s a secret. I’m not so kind a master as to teach you my recipe, Livestock,” Ruki said, dodging my question, and traced his thumb over my lips again.

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With all four dishes taste-tested, the cooking contest was over. Now, I had to choose which one I liked the most.

“It can’t be anything other than Yours Truly’s giant takoyaki, right?”

“That’s unthinkable. My dessert was clearly the most delicious.”

“Nah, you’re choosing my peanut butter that goes with any dish, right?”

“Judging from your reaction, Livestock, the answer is clear as day. My soup wins.”

Whatever I picked would be added to our dinner menu from now on, and everyone was passionately advocating for their respective dishes. 

I recalled the flavours of the dishes I’d tasted tonight. After a moment of deliberation, I opened my mouth to speak.

“All four dishes were delicious, so how about adding all four of them to the menu?”

My proposal made the room fall silent for a moment.

“Seriously? It’s a competition! You gotta pick a winner. There’s no way in hell I’m agreein’ to this!”

“What a fool you are. We’ve told you many times over that you can only pick one winner.”

“Besides, aren’t you trying to wriggle your way outta this by giving such a diplomatic answer?”

“That seems likely. Or did Livestock perhaps not understand the meaning of this from the beginning?”

After Ayato first broke the silence, the brothers aimed their discontent at me one after the other. Still, I stood my ground and once again explained to them that I’d truly enjoyed all four dishes. Even though it might put even more strain on Ruki, I insisted that we should add all dishes to the menu since everyone had put in so much effort. 

Ruki contemplated the idea for a little while before letting out a small sigh and agreeing with me. “...If that is Eve’s verdict, so be it. Let’s add all dishes to the menu from now on.”

“The fuck’re you sayin’?! I can’t accept this unless I’m crowned the winner.”

“B-but Ayato, if you kindly ask Ruki, he might make that gigantic takoyaki for you every day, you know?”

“...Heh, that’s true. Well, I’m just gonna make Ruki do it, then!”

“Hold on, please! If that’s the case, then I’d rather he make my parfait every day instead! I won’t lose to an inferior dish like takoyaki!” 

“I won’t put up with having either of your dishes every day. This peanut butter goes with anything, so you’d better use it every day, Brother.”

In the end, the brothers got into a heated argument about whose dish we should eat for the days to come. Even though this contest was intended to foster a cooperative spirit among his brothers, Ruki held his head in his hands as he watched them fight over the results.

Nevertheless, I found myself thinking that I couldn’t imagine this family any other way.

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Look, I’m not trying to ignite a discussion but… is peanut butter really sweet? It’s considered more of a savoury thing where I live (or at least it rarely—if ever—contains sugar), though I do suppose it’s versatile in that it goes well with both sweet and savoury things. 

[oh-no-its-bird]

thoughts because of your recent anon ask, Tora meeting said wet chihuahua that is called Obito in his timeline vs Tora meeting Madara in Team Ro time travel to the WS era idea

just a thought

I think that Tora meeting Obito is just like. It's on SIGHT actually. Like aside from the whole "this guy is an enemy of konoha and the Uchiha specifically who I now have an investment in like, not seeing dead" his personality as Tobi feels to me like someone who'd for sure get on Tora's nerves, especially considering Tobi often tries to deliberately get on the nerves of everyone around him.

Obito specifically I can see him hypothetically getting along with (with some luck) if he were to behave for like 5 seconds (physically impossible)

Tora is Kakashi's friend slash ANBU junior slash kind of brother slash kind of child he collected (and Tora collected him in turn) so I think he'd actually get INCREDIBLY mad about Obito for Kakashi's sake. Especially if he catches onto the stalking and stuff. Get the fuck away from kakashi!!!

Tora is suddenly tapping into that 'overprotective big brother' energy and directing it at a very confused Kakashi who, while he appreciates the sentiment, needs him to stop immediatley actually. Maybe it can be a minor conflict between them? Kakashi appreciates the sentiment but like, this is his own battle and Tora needs to respect that!

Tora thinks Obito is annoying and pathetic and that Kakashi can do SO much better and he wants to see him dead and buried.

Obito thinks Tora is annoying and annoying and ANNOYING and gets more mad about it with every plot he has that Tora inadvertently throws a wrench in. The final straw comes w Tora calling him out for his fucked up yandere ass puppy crush on Kakashi, which Obito is in very deep denial about and does not appreciate having pointed out!!!

Actually suddenly Tora has to die just for that.

Obito comes back to Akatsuki HQ suddenly way more motivated to kill Tora and Zetsu is asking him what got him so excited for it and he just narrows his eyes and goes "he knows too much." in a dangerous tone.

And Zetsu is like "!!!! Omg he knows our plans??" But no he just knows Obito is horny for Kakashi and Obito has to get rid of him before he fucking TELLS HIM

(It's ok even if he told Kakashi he wouldn't believe it)

Uhhhh story arc where they use Kakashi as a honey pot distraction for Obito and Kakashi doesn't think it'll work but it does and he wants to die about it

Hmmmm Tora and Madara huh

There's so many ways that could go actually I'm almost conflicted

If Tora meets him in canon as the normal story goes, it's hate on sight. The situation is perfect to dig up old feelings from a past life, but even without that he just hates the guy. He's an enemy. He's killed some of Tora's friends. He's tried to kill even more.

But team ro time travel plot Tora oooo

I think off the bat, he has similar views as Tenzo and Kakashi. Madara's betrayal was a thing that happened, but he's only ever learned about it through history books (unlike Itachi and Shisui who grew up on stories using him as an example of the worst of them) so he's largley neutral.

There's some odd twisting of his gut when he thinks about the man, some half remembered betrayal from another life, but it's buried with time as he grows up without reason to think about him. (Though in the canon future it'd return with a vengeance when "proven right" about him as an enemy)

They time travel to before Izuna's death so Madara is a lot more stable when they interact, though Tora still can't ever truly escape this lingering, twisting discomfort when he looks at him.

Despite being best friends with two Uchiha and regularly interacting with even more, Tora can never seem to bring himself to meet either Madara or Izuna's eyes.

He doesn't even know why himself.

Another interesting note ab Tora on team ro time travel is just the fucking dejavu thatd be beating him over the head the entire adventure. He's having a time!!! That's for sure!!! He can't take 4 fucking steps in any goddamn direction or conversation without feeling like there's something deeply wrong with him!

If there's a future where he realizes he's the reincarnation of tobirama it'd be well into his late teens, and since he's Itachi's age at the time of this adventure he'd be like 12/13. So he has NO idea that he was Tobirama in a past life and is deeply affected in a mostly negative way by the fucking past life car sickness effect

[lyrrhia]

A Dragon's Curse

[Rated T]

The many riders of one dragon…through the eyes of their dragon.

Read on AO3

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Rhodri was an old dragon.

Old even by a dragon’s standards. And he had had his fair share of riders. Some powerful. Some passionate. And some kind.

And all of them dead.

He was so very…tired.

So very, very tired indeed. 

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His first rider had been a boy.

Fierce. Brash. And endlessly brave. His signet—fire wielding—was as bold and reckless as the boy himself. And, truly, Rhodri had been no better than him. He had been young. So very young. And this boy—a child really—had mirrored his own brash self assuredness. His delight in his own power and invincibility.

It hadn’t taken long for those feelings to sour.

Altogether, they had only had a few months together before the boy had been taken from him. Killed in a brawl with another rider. Proof that all the swagger and brazenness of youth meant nothing in the end.

It was a bitter lesson.

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His second rider was everything his first had not been.

Quiet. Cunning. And ruthless to a fault.

She lasted the longest.

She had sailed through training at Basgiath like a feather on the wind. Lightly. Easily. Keeping her head down and her guard up. She saw all too often what became of those who made a spectacle of themselves. Of those who made enemies of their peers.

As had Rhodri. And he had been all too eager not to repeat the mistakes of his past.

And so he had shepherded her through that viper’s den the humans called a ‘college’ and she, like so few of her fellow riders, emerged unscathed and—most importantly—alive.

Her career had been much the same. She was smart, his rider. She knew who to please and who to avoid making an enemy of. She always knew exactly the right people to speak to and befriend to receive the best postings. The choicest of promotions.

Marya, her name had been.

He had loved her. So fiercely.

In the end, it had been illness and human frailty that finally killed her. 

All the cunning planning and sly wit in the world was no match for the plague. And he had been helpless but to watch it sweep through the riders’ ranks that year, claiming her the way it claimed so very many.

His only consolation had been that she had been old and gray by the time her time finally came.

We had a decent run, she had told him wryly as she shivered in her bed. Never thought I’d get to to this point honestly. Always thought you’d get annoyed with me and eat me.

You were never annoying, he had replied, earnest and gentle in a way he was only with her.

Don’t get all sappy on me now Rhodri. She smiled, even as she coughed. You’ll give me the wrong idea.

Only for you.

It was the last conversation they ever had.

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He didn’t take another rider for many years. The pain of Marya’s death was too fresh. Too deep.

But, eventually, even he could not deny the call so many of his kin felt.

To duty.

To battle.

And so he had taken a third rider.

It was a girl again. As different from Marya as she had been to his first rider. Shy and sweet, a bit naive. Completely unguarded.

She was everything Marya was not.

…And she was perfect.

He was getting old now. Jaded. Tired.

But this girl’s kindness was like a balm to his withered soul. Everywhere she went she was adored. She had no need to fight her enemies at Basgiath the way his previous riders had…because she had none. It didn’t even seem to occur to anyone to challenge this girl. To hurt her. She was like sunshine. They couldn’t help blooming in her presence—the way flowers sought out the attention of the sun.

The same way he did.

You’re just a softie on the inside huh? She had teased him once.

Only for you, he had replied, echoing the words he had once used for another.

And she had only laughed and stroked him under the chin the way she did those aloof felines that wandered the school grounds.

It was her death that finally broke him.

She did not die swiftly the way his first rider had. Or in her sleep the way Marya had.

She was tortured.

Over days and weeks. Separated from him during a battle and captured by the enemy and spirited away into some secure hiding place he could not reach.

He heard everything.

It was agony.

Piece by piece, they stripped away everything that made her her. Her charm. Her softness. Her beauty and intelligence. All of it was taken. Stolen. Ripped away with the cruelest of hands.

There was nothing left when he finally found her.

Nothing at all.

He burned her kidnappers. Reveled in their screams and pleas for mercy. But it did not matter in the end.

Their screams would not bring his rider back.

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Rhodri never took another rider.

He would not.

He knew it was his responsibility. To his kin. To dragonkind. And yet, he could not bring himself to suffer through the heartache of watching another of his riders die.

He was so tired.

So very, very tired.

[anonymousewrites]

Portal to My Heart (Book 1.5) Chapter Fifteen

Loki x Reader

Chapter Fifteen: Off of Sakaar

Summary: (Y/N), Loki, and Thor make their way to leave Sakaar. Loki makes a decision to try to protect (Y/N).

            As Loki and (Y/N) worked on the security of the Grandmaster’s skyscraper, Thor kept an eye out for guards. He cleared his throat and leaned nonchalantly against the wall, glancing at Loki.

            “Hey, so, listen. We should talk,” he said.

            “Do I have to be here for it?” said (Y/N).

            “I disagree. Open communication has never been our family’s forte,” said Loki, stepping back as the doors opened.

            “You have no idea. Been quite the revelation since we last spoke,” said Thor.

            The three hefted their guns as the guards turned on them.

            “Hello,” said Thor.

            “Hi,” said Loki.

            “Heya,” said (Y/N).

            They opened fire and took down the guards.

            “Odin brought us together,” said Loki. “It’s almost poetic that his death should split us apart.”

            They walked through the hall, shooting down each of their enemies.

            “We might as well be strangers now,” said Loki, covering for (Y/N) as she worked on the next door. “Two sons of the crown, set adrift.”

            (Y/N) opened the door and backed up as a humanoid came through with a gun. Loki shot it and threw down the gun before it could hurt her.

            She nodded at him at him in thanks before criticizing him. “You know, for someone who didn’t want to talk, you sure are talking.”

            “Here’s the thing,” said Loki as the group stepped into the elevator. “I’m probably better off staying here on Sakaar.”

            (Y/N) looked at him in surprise and felt her heart clench. He didn’t want to come with her? Was she going to leave the man she loved behind?

            “That’s exactly what I was thinking,” said Thor.

            Loki frowned. “Did you just agree with me?”

            “Come on, this place is perfect for you,” said Thor. “It’s savage, chaotic, lawless. Brother, you’re gonna do great here.”

            “Do you truly think so little of me?” said Loki.

            “Loki, I thought the world of you,” said Thor.

            “And I still do,” said (Y/N). Loki’s gaze softened.

            “I thought we were gonna fight side-by-side forever,” said Thor. “But at the end of the day, you’re you, and I’m me. I don’t know, maybe there’s still good in you. But let’s be honest, our paths diverged a long time ago.”

            “It’s probably for the best that we never see each other again,” said Loki quietly.

            (Y/N)’s hand reached out and brushed Loki’s wrist. “Are you really staying? Are we leaving each other too?”

            Loki’s heart ached. “You can stay. You don’t have to run into danger on Asgard. You can stay here and help me properly rule the people of Sakaar.”

            “Loki…I can’t leave the Asgardians behind. You know that,” said (Y/N).

            “What a kind Queen,” said Loki, the words slipping from him.

            “…Queen?” said (Y/N), looking at him.

            “You ruled over them more than I did,” said Loki.

            “I guess I did. But you were there by my side.”

            Silence descended on the elevator after that pronouncement. Loki and (Y/N) had been like a king and queen, and neither was willing to say what that bond meant.

            So Thor, thankfully, broke the awkwardness. “…For old time’s sake, let’s do ‘Get Help.’ ”

            “Huh?” said (Y/N), broken out of her thoughts.

            “What?” Loki’s attention snapped from (Y/N) to Thor.

            “ ‘Get Help,’ ” repeated Thor.

            “No,” said Loki.

            “Come on, you love it,” said Thor.

            “I hate it,” said Loki.

            “It’s great,” said Thor brightly. “It works every time.”

            “It’s humiliating,” said Loki.

            “Do you have a better plan?” said Thor.

            “No,” said Loki.

            “We’re doing it,” decided Thor.

            “We are not doing ‘Get Help,’ ” said Loki firmly.

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            The elevator doors slid open, and Loki, looking bored out of his mind, lay across Thor’s shoulders.

            “Get help! Please!” cried Thor. The guards came around the corner and stared at them. “My brother, he’s dying! Get help! Help him!” He threw Loki onto the guards, knocking them down. Thor chuckled, and (Y/N) grinned and snickered. “Ah. Classic.”

            Loki groaned. “Still hate it. It’s humiliating.”

            “Not for me, it’s not,” said Thor jovially.

            (Y/N) smiled and held a hand to Loki. “You played the damsel in distress perfectly.”

            Loki rolled his eyes, but he had a fond smile and took (Y/N)’s hand nonetheless.

            “Now, what was the ship Valkyrie said we should get?” said Thor.

            Loki nodded to the orange ship. “The Commodore.”

            The group walked forward, and out of the corner of (Y/N)’s eye, she saw a flash of green.

            “Though I feel it won’t make much of a difference,” said Loki.

            Thor paused and sighed. “Oh, Loki.”

            “Loki…” said (Y/N), shoulders sagging.

            The illusion dissipated, and Thor and (Y/N) turned to see Loki beside the computer, ready to raise the alarm.

            “I know I’ve betrayed you many times before, Thor, but this time it’s truly nothing personal,” said Loki. “The reward for your capture will set me up nicely, and I can easily convince the Grandmaster that you were using (Y/N) get through the security, therefore restoring her into his good graces as well.”

            “Are you sure it isn’t personal, then?” said Thor.

            Loki’s gaze hardened. He was doing this for a reason. He had to keep (Y/N) from getting to Asgard and getting killed by Hela. Loki couldn’t sit by and let the woman he loved die. “I’m doing what’s necessary.”

            “So am I.” Thor held up a controller.

            Loki’s eyes widened, and the moment he found the disk pressed to his back, Thor pressed the button. It buzzed with electricity, and Loki fell to the ground. (Y/N)’s gaze fell sadly.

            “Oh, that looks painful,” said Thor, kneeling by Loki. “Oh, dear brother, you’re becoming predictable. I trust you; you betray me. Round and round in circles we go. See, Loki, life is about, it’s about growth. It’s about change. But you seem to just wanna stay the same. I guess what I’m trying to say…is that you’ll always be the God of Mischief, but you could be more.” He tossed the controller to the side. “I’ll just leave that over there for you.”

            (Y/N) sighed beside Loki. “Why? I thought you were with us.”

            “…Need you…safe,” muttered Loki painfully through electricity. “Couldn’t let you…go.” He had to keep her safe, keep her with him, keep her alive. It didn’t matter how many people he had to betray, he had to keep (Y/N), the woman he loved. He would let the whole world burn for her. “Don’t…go…you’ll be k…killed. My…Advisor…”

            “Loki,” (Y/N) frowned and looked at him mournfully, “I can’t leave the Asgardians on their own. I can’t live with that.” She brushed a hand over his temple. “I’m sorry. I promise I’ll be back for you.” She stood up and walked to Thor, casting a final look over her shoulder.

            Loki’s gaze remained firmly on her, green eyes pained as he strained to move.

            (Y/N) turned away and got onto the ship.

            Loki felt his heart turn to ice and shatter as the knowledge that she was walking to the Goddess of Death’s clutches.

            “(Y/N)…!”

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            (Y/N) fired The Commodore up, and it flew out into the sky of Sakaar. The alarms were already blaring, and people were piling into ships to go after them. It was time to get rid of their tail and get out of Sakaar for good. Luckily, as someone started shooting at Thor and (Y/N), Valkyrie, with Bruce with her, soared down in her own ship and destroyed their attacker first.

            “Open the doors,” said Valkyrie over the radios.

            “Got it,” said (Y/N), focusing on the task at hand even as Loki’s pained gaze haunted her mind.

            Valkyrie flew beneath The Commodore and ejected Bruce into the ship. Bruce yelped as he landed, scrambling to grab ahold of the slick, minimalist ship. Thor laughed and helped him up, but they were interrupted as another attacker appeared behind them and fired. It was the Grandmaster’s right-hand woman, Topaz.

            “Shouldn’t we be shooting back or something?” said Bruce as he strapped into a seat.

            “Yes, we should,” said Thor. He leaned over (Y/N). “Does this ship have guns?”

            “No, it’s a leisure vessel.” (Y/N) made a face. “The Grandmaster has orgies and stuff in it. Don’t touch literally anything.

            “…He uses it for orgies?” said Bruce, aghast.

            “He’s a strange man,” said (Y/N). “Don’t think too much about it, it grosses me out enough.” She swerved the ship to the side as Topaz fired at The Commodore and Valkyrie’s ship.

            Valkyrie was hit, and one of her engines went down. She grabbed her sword, climbed on top of her ship, and jumped from it as it exploded. She landed on top of The Commodore, and Thor, Bruce, and (Y/N) cheered. No sooner as Topaz flew off to circle around then three other ships leveled out behind them and opened fire.

            “Get inside!” said (Y/N).

            “In a minute!” called Valkyrie through the glass. She ran across the top of the ship and jumped onto another. She landed lightly and sliced through it, taking it down.

            “I should go and help,” said Thor, going to the open doors and jumping down onto another ship to work on taking out their pursuers.

            (Y/N) considered barely a moment. “There’s a third. I should handle it. Bruce, take the wheel.” She stood up and pushed him into the seat.

            “What?! I don’t know how to fly one of these things!” exclaimed Bruce.

            “It’s like an arcade game. I could do it at ten,” said (Y/N), waving a hand and opening a portal. “Have fun!”

            “Wait!”

            (Y/N) ignored Bruce and stepped through the portal, arriving in the small hold of the third ship. The pilot and his sidekick stared in surprise, and (Y/N) smirked.

            “Hi~” She waved playfully before flipping out a dagger and lunging at them.

            She knocked the sidekick back against the wall and kicked back at the pilot. He hit the steering wheel, and the ship spun wildly. The inhabitants tumbled around, and (Y/N) took advantage of the spinning to launch and slice through the pilot and stab through the sidekick. The ship went flying downwards, but while it spiraled, (Y/N) pushed through another portal and rolled onto another ship. This one was even simpler, just a single pilot (Y/N) snuck up behind and handled. Through the window she could see Valkyrie and Thor finishing up their several ships, and fireworks erupted from The Commodore, obscuring Topaz’s visuals and sending her careening into a pillar.

            (Y/N) jumped through a portal before the ship she was on crashed and landed on The Commodore at the same time Valkyrie and Thor jumped back up. The doors closed, and Bruce looked incredibly thankful that they were back and he wasn’t handling the ship on his own.

            “Guys, we’re coming up on the Devil’s Anus,” said Bruce.

            “Great,” said Valkyrie, taking over steering. “Let’s go.”

            She pushed The Commodore into the wormhole, and they crashed into the red mass. Debris hit the ship, banging off the hall. It was rough flying, but they forged forward as Valkyrie flew past debris and avoided tough collisions. The light around them turned blinding white with steaks of rainbow as the pressure of the wormhole pressed in on all sides. The group squeezed their eyes shut and strained to remain upright in their seats until finally—nothing.

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            (Y/N)’s eyes opened to find The Commodore flying up the waterfalls of Asgard and cresting the top of the water. Valkyrie was quick to take charge and steered slowly towards the city to avoid notice.

            (Y/N)’s heart dropped. Fires burned at random intervals across the buildings. Several buildings were clearly abandoned by evacuees. My people…

            “I never thought I’d be back here,” said Valkyrie.

            “I thought it’d be a lot nicer,” admitted Bruce. “I mean, not that it’s not nice. It’s just, it’s on fire.”

            “Hela is destroying the people’s homes,” said (Y/N) bitingly.

            “Here,” said Valkyrie, pointing to a holographic map. “Heat signatures. People clustered together.”

            “Evacuees,” said (Y/N). “And if the people are there, Hela will be following.”

            Valkyrie nodded. “The scanners just picked her up.”

            “Okay,” said Thor, growing serious. “Drop me off at the palace, and I’ll draw her away.”

            “And get yourself killed?” scoffed Valkyrie.

            “The people are what matters,” said (Y/N).

            Thor nodded. “While I face Hela, I need you three to help get everyone off Asgard.”

            “How the hell are we supposed to do that?” asked Bruce.

            “I have a man on the ground,” said Thor. “Land and I’ll get you guns.”

            Valkyrie wasn’t going to argue with that, and she swerved the ship to land on the outskirts of Asgard. Thor was quick to pull a gun from a watchtower and toss it into The Commodore.

            “There. Now the ship has a gun,” said Thor.

            “I’ll take it from here,” said Valkyrie.

            “I found this in the armory,” said Thor, holding up a familiar uniform. It was the outfit of a Valkyrie. “Good luck.” He turned to (Y/N). “(Y/N), the people will follow you. You helped rule them long enough; they’ll trust you to help them and watch over them.”

            “Thank you, Thor,” said (Y/N). “I’ll keep them safe.” She smiled. “And don’t die.”

            Thor smiled. “You can’t die, either. I don’t think Loki would cope.”

            (Y/N) blinked, and Thor turned away as The Commodore rose into the air again. It was time to face Hela.

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[kudzuoath]

Bullying the Wizard

Karlach tells Gale he's being an idiot.

Direct sequel to this.

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“It’s amazing how much of a perfect arsehole you’re being about all of this,” said Karlach.

She’d dropped beside him and draped an arm over his shoulders. In any other context this might have felt like a threat, but since stabilizing her engine, their wildheart friend had been touching anything and anyone who gave her half a chance. Usually with a giddy and contagious giggle. Even Astarion had deigned to allow her to vigorously shake his hand — after ducking an enthusiastic and ill thought out hug first.

“Elaboration would be most welcome,” he said, eyeing the arm about his shoulders. “Considering I haven’t the slightest idea what you’re referring to.”

The tiefling leaned into him, nearly sending him off the log and into the dirt. He had to drop his book and hold on to avoid it. “Karlach!”

She grinned at his aggrieved tone, but did indeed lay off on the leaning. Her grin quickly morphed into a more serious expression — but being who she was there was still a hint of cheer in her face. He had no idea how she did it. He’d never taken his impending doom with as much aplomb.

“You’re looking at me the way the proprietor of the Yawning Portal looks at a set of green adventurers who want to see the pit. Should I be worried?”

“Maybe. Don’t know yet.” Karlach removed her arm so she could cross them. “You were left in camp this morning. Bit unusual, that.”

Blood was rushing in his ears. “Well, who am I to question the decisions of the leader of our merry band of miscreants? It seems she found Astarion more needful.”

“Uh-huh,” said Karlach. “Listen, everyone’s noticed the two of you are on the outs. You ought to try actually, you know, talking? Like adults?”

“I assure you there’s quite nothing to talk about,” he said, busying himself with retrieving his book and dusting it off. “Tensions are bound to run high given our current locale. And considering the manner of enemy we’ve found ourselves facing off with, I can understand why one might prefer someone better at sneaking about to a purveyor of the arcane seeing as – personal connections aside – I have very little to do with the divine.”

“The cracking of your joints is a bit of a give away.”

“Jest if you must, but I distinctly remember your heart serving as a glowing orange target when we tried to free that woman from the hag’s lair.”

“Oh, ouch!” She clapped a hand to her chest dramatically. “Someone is feeling prickly tonight.”

“I give as good as I get,” he said. “Now if you’ll excuse me –”

“Oh no you don’t, soldier –” and there was her tail blocking him in. “I’m not done.”

Annoyance was beginning to temper his mortification. He settled back on the log with a put upon sigh. “Truly, I don’t see how it’s your business, Karlach.”

“The two of you are some of the best friends I’ve got,” she said, leaning in. “And neither one of you knows the bell end of a bugbear when it comes to talking about things. Temperance’s lips oughta have buttons sewn on. And you’re so set on burying yourself while you’re still breathing you’ve stopped seeing anything other than a bloody tombstone!”

Gale stared at her.

“I’m not just gonna sit by and watch the two of you avoid each other until we’re all six feet down, yeah? Seeing as you’re so set on taking all of us with you for the sake of –” and here Karlach visibly restrained herself from saying… something. He had the sense it was unflattering. “-- For the sake of a goddess who doesn’t give a rat’s left hand for you.”

“What Mystra asks of me is not something she does lightly –”

“How d’you know?” Karlach interrupted. “I didn’t see any gods traipsing about camp, just that grandpa who ate all the cheese wheels we’ve found since we crash landed. Second hand knowledge, mate.”

“Elminster would hardly lie to spare my feelings on the matter,” Gale bit out. “And Mystra is not some – some tyrannical wicked goddess. She is the mother of all magic! All that is beautiful in the fabric of the world! If she says the only solution to this Absolute lay in my sacrifice – well who am I to question? Something that has historically gone very poorly indeed, I might add.”

“Okay, fine, set that aside or whatever. If you’re living on borrowed time why are you wasting all of it?”

“I hardly think there’s so much time as all that left to me, Karlach –”

“Left to us,” she pointed out.

A little chill slid down his spine. How easily she took their impending demise at his hand. It had to be worth it. If it eliminated the Absolute… it had to be.

“Given the half chance, I would endeavor to do all I could to see as many people as possible are clear of the blast before I… go to meet my goddess. She would not… she would not ask for so much death without cause.”

Karlach frowned at him. “Sounds like she’s as much of a bitch as Zariel. She never asked for things lightly either. ‘Cept for when she did.”

Gale swallowed, but did not rise to the bait. His own death was easily accepted, terrifying a concept as it might be. It was all he deserved. But the thought of so many others… of his… his friends… that clawed at him as surely as the orb had. At least Elminster was well clear of them by now. And Tara and his mother were safely in Waterdeep. Though that was a hollow comfort. So too the knowledge that nearly everyone in camp was living on borrowed time anyway.

There was a burning pain under his ribs. Radiating up into his neck and spiraling around his skull. He set his hand over the place where his folly slept, grimacing. Stable, yes. But the pain lingered, and bit at him.

You deserve no less, Gale. Grin and bear it.

“What are you asking of me Karlach?”

The tiefling huffed, but when he looked at her he saw concern creasing her brows. “Tell her how you feel. Obviously!”

“And what would that accomplish?” he said. Perfectly rational. “I would not put the onus of my feelings on her for the sake of my comfort.”

“Gods, you’re thick! ‘Onus’ what does that even mean – no, don't answer.” She blew out a rough, frustrated sigh. “Tell her. Seriously! You have to know she feels the same way, right?”

“Not after all I’ve done to put her off. Even the deepest well of patience will eventually run dry and I can only imagine I have reached its not insignificant depths. It’s too late –”

“Bollocks,” Karlach insisted. “If I had someone I sure as the hells wouldn’t be waiting to kick it before I kissed them. But then I’ve been real short on kisses since I was dragged into Avernus by the one horn. C’mon, where’s the cocky mage who told me to my face he could be smooth enough for two?”

“Several weeks and morbid missives behind us,” he said sharply.

“Ugh,” she groaned. “Look – just – say something, Gale! Don’t let all this end with the two of you avoiding each other. If I can’t be happy, at least my friends should be, damn it!”

Her voice cracked there at the end. A dagger to his heart. Karlach might have been the best of all of them. And hearing even that little crack in her cheer…

“I shall try,” he said softly. Hand going once more to his chest, clutching at the fabric there. The razor edge of pain had dulled to a red throb. Easier to ignore. “It’s – the very least of what I owe to my friends. To you.”

Karlach smiled at him. “Damn right it is. Now. What’s for dinner? I’m starved.”

Gale couldn’t help laughing at the abrupt change in subject. “I’m afraid the vittles leave much to be desired in a place as blighted as this – however, my skills are more than up to the challenge. Tell me! What do you crave?”

“Well…”

Karlach followed him as he got started on the nightly meal – and only tried to help a little before raising both hands in surrender to his unquestionable prowess. A hard little knot in his throat refused to loosen itself – but the warmth of the fire and his second favorite tiefling soothed.

The question now though – how to approach Temperance?

[sasagero]

A3! Outing Event: Shining Hawkeye in the Dark Episode 8 Translation

NOTE: Please take this translation with a grain of salt – I’m not proficient enough in Japanese to feel comfortable saying that this translation is 100% accurate. However, I hope that the meaning comes across okay.

All chapters & story summary

Hiroto: Somehow, I became the center of the group…

Hiroto: There was pressure from standing as the center, and members who are older than me are better at singing and dancing…

Hiroto: A-all I can think about is how if I mess up, then I’m messing up the whole performance for Orange Light, and it’s making me nervous…

Hiroto: I got scared of standing on stage…

Taichi: Hey, I know that feeling super well!

Taichi: When I’m playing the lead, every time I stand at no. 0…  standing at the center of the stage makes me feel this crazy pressure…

Taichi: If I don’t believe in myself, I start wondering, “Is it really okay for me to be the lead?” and the anxiety crushes me.

Taichi: But because my friends acknowledge me… I realized I had their support.

Taichi: ‘Cause of that, I know that as long as I’ve got my friends who I’m supporting back, then I’ll be okay.

Hiroto: I see… I’m not alone…

Taichi: Exactly! Well, of course I still feel super nervous before performances, you know!

Hiroto: …Fufu.

Tenma: It doesn’t have to be perfect—you’ve just gotta give the best performance you can.

Hiroto: Eh?

Tenma: That’s something someone told me when I was feeling panicked at the idea of performing live on stage.

Hiroto: …Those are good words.

Tenma: Right? Even if you make mistakes, if you give the audience a good performance, then that’s fine.

Tenma: Besides, even if I mess up as the lead, it’s not like it ends with me. My friends are there to keep it going.

Tenma: When you realize that, it’s not as scary.

Taichi: Right! From our experience, it’s okay even if you make mistakes! If your friends are there, you can be confident that it’ll be okay.

Taichi: Believe in everybody standing on stage with you.

Hiroto: …Okay. I’ll believe in everyone.

Tenma: Look, they’ve come to meet you.

Hiroto: Eh?

Child A: Hiroto!!

Child B: Hiroto~! Geez, we looked all over for you!

Child C: After thinking about it a little, of course you’d be nervous if you’re the youngest and chosen to be the center for your first performance… I’m sorry for not noticing…

Child D: If anything happens, all of us behind you will support you right away, so be confident standing as the center!

Hiroto: Everyone… I’m really sorry for disappearing all of a sudden… Thank you!

Izumi: Tenma-kun, Taichi-kun, thanks for messaging me. I was relieved.

Manager: I’m extremely sorry to have inconvenienced you all with this…

Manager: Because you joined us in searching, Hiroto-kun was found. Truly, thank you so much!

Tenma: It’s no problem. I’m glad we could find him.

Taichi: Yeah! I’m glad I was able to talk to him, too.

Izumi: Ah, they’re almost done setting up! Taichi-kun, Tenma-kun, it’s almost time, so please go and change.

Taichi: Awahwah, you’re right! Our turn’s first!

Tenma: Let’s hurry and get to the green room.

Hiroto: E-excuse me! Nanao-san, Sumeragi-san. Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to your performance!

Taichi: Yeah, make sure to watch me stand proudly in the center of the stage!

Tenma: We’ll show you the best performance, after all.

Taichi: (If our example can help Hiroto-kun gain even a little bit of confidence, that would be nice…)

Izumi: Are you all ready?

Kazunari: ‘Course!

Citron: I’ve never been better!

Guy: I’m ready whenever you are.

Juza: Me too.

Muku: I’m a little nervous, but I’m okay!

Tenma: Taichi, we’re about to go on.

Taichi: Uh-huh, got it! Alright, Director-sensei, we’re off!

Izumi: Break a leg!

*time skip*

Izumi: (Zenos leads the thieves’ guild “Valtalon” with a hawk as their symbol…)

Izumi: (Although they’re chivalrous thieves who protect the weak, the aristocracy see the thieves as enemies.)

Izumi: (One day, Lauren, one of the members of the guild, was headed towards the hideout on his own, and was worried about a young aristocrat he saw who seemed to be at his wit’s end.)

Frand (Tenma): “Aah, what in the world am I gonna do…”

Lauren (Taichi): “What’s wrong with this guy…? With that getup, he’s gotta be an aristocrat, right?”

Lauren: “With how troubled he seems, I really can’t just leave him be, huh…”

Lauren: “Hey, you. What’s wrong?”

Frand: “Eh—you’re…”

Frand: “That hawk symbol you’ve got on your arm… By any chance, are you from Valtalon…?!”

Lauren: “Indeed, that’s correct. So you know about us.”

Frand: “You’re well-known around these parts, after all. But to think you guys really exist…”

Frand: “Hey, Valtalon helps the weak, right?”

Lauren: “Well, you could say that.”

Frand: “My family is of a lower rank of nobility, but… a certain aristocrat higher than us cheated us out of all of our riches, and we’ve been left penniless.”

Lauren: “...!”

Frand: “Even if I try to recover what we’ve lost on my own, there’s no way I can rival a higher noble. I’m begging you! Please, if you could lend me your strength…”

Lauren: “I see what you’re saying… I got it. What’s your name?”

Frand: “I’m Frand.”

Lauren: “That’s a good name. Frand, follow me!”

Izumi: (After hearing Frand out, Lauren leads him to the hideout to help him recover what he’s lost.)

Bard (Guy): “That Lauren guy’s brought someone back with him. Looks like it’s an aristocrat.”

Suon (Muku): “I wonder if he’s the same…”

Lauren: “Frand, over here. I’ll introduce you to our leader.”

Frand: “U-uwah?! A h-hawk?! …Gyah, it’s glaring at me with such a piercing gaze.”

Zenos (Citron): “Hark, settle down.”

Zenos: “Lauren, who is this?”

Lauren: “This is Frand, an aristocrat I met while returning here. Leader, please, listen to his story.”

Izumi: (Upon hearing Frand’s story, Zenos, the leader, along with his companions, became enraged at that higher nobleman’s actions and decided to take action.)

Ricardo (Kazunari): “What’s with that guy? I won’t forgive him!”

Vogue (Juza): “We’ll get revenge! We’re not gonna leave that son of a gun be!”

Lauren: “I want to help Frand, too. Leader, please.”

Zenos: “...I understand. Our next target will be that man, then. I’ve heard many tales about his swindling exploits, after all.”

Zenos: “It’s about time he returns everything he’s stolen.”

Bard: “Fuu, he’s had it coming.”

Suon: “Alright, let’s do this!”

Frand: “Everyone… thank you so much…! I can’t express how grateful I am to you.”

Lauren: “You’re fine. You can thank us once we get your money back.”

Frand: “Understood. …Then I’ll return to my family for a bit to explain the situation to them. I’ll come back here shortly.”

Lauren: “Got it. Take care.”

Izumi: (After seeing Frand off, the members of Valtalon immediately begin preparations.)

Zenos: “Ricardo, Suon, Bard.”

Zenos: “You will be on reconnaissance duty. I need you to find where the stolen money is stored on the nobleman’s estate.”

Zenos: “Vogue and I will inquire those who he has swindled.”

Lauren: “Leader, what about me?”

Zenos: “You’ll have to keep watch here for the time being for when Frand returns. At nightfall, all of us will return to the hideout.”

Thieves: “Roger that!”

Izumi: (After a short time, Frand returns to the hideout. After being told that the others had gone to investigate, Frand looked as though he was thinking a bit.)

Lauren: “Once this is all over, we’ll contact you, so you don’t have to be here.”

Frand: “No… The entire way here, I was thinking. Lauren, I’d like to help Valtalon’s thievery as a member of the guild.”

Lauren: “What are you saying?!”

Frand: “I know I’m saying something ridiculous. Even so, I want to recover what I’ve lost with these hands…!”

Lauren: “I get how you feel, but you’re putting yourself at risk by involving yourself with thievery, so…”

Frand: “Please…! I know about the risks.”

Lauren: “...”

Lauren: “Alright. I’ll talk to the leader about it.”

Frand: “Is that okay?!”

Lauren: “Well, I don’t know if he’ll give his approval or not.”

Lauren: “But I really know how you feel. I was the same…”

Frand: “Eh…?”

Lauren: “You see, I used to be an aristocrat, too. My parents lost just about everything after being cheated by a higher ranking nobleman.”

Frand: “That’s… to think that you and I were the same…”

Frand: “So, were you able to recover what he took?”

Lauren: “Yup. So that I could get it back with my own hands, I became a thief, too.”

Frand: “I’m glad, then. But if you succeeded back then, why are you still in Valtalon?”

Lauren: “I wanted to support people like you, Frand. That’s why I absolutely wanted to help you.”

Frand: “I see… Because of that, I’m here now, aren’t I?”

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TL notes: not so sure about the romanization of フランド and スオン　＾＿＾；

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Ougonten - Account of the Dragon's Ascension 5

Writer: Kanata Haruka

Season: Winter

(Location: Starmony Dorm Common Area)

(A few days later)

Mika: Ngah~…… I wonder why this happened.

Mitsuru: Mika-ni~chan, cheer up! Keep it together!

Mika: Mitsuru-kun, sorry. I understand I gotta keep it together but……

But I never thought somethin’ like this would happen if I left things to Ran-senpai.

Nagisa: …… I’m sorry. I didn’t expect it either. My apologies, the result was unexpected, but a little funny.

Mika: Funny, huh…… I’m seriously worried about this~! I knew it, I shouldn’t have left it to Ran-senpai!

Mitsuru: But you also agreed with Nagisa-senpai’s strategy, right?

Mika: Uuu…… I thought it was a good idea when I heard it.

Nagisa: …… In the SNS trend of Mika-kun being a god, I introduced a new development in which I would appear as a new god.

…… The strategy was to transfer the popular trend from Mika-kun to me in the process.

…… With God Mode, I would be comfortable appearing in a context that treats me as a god.

Mitsuru: Actually, everyone was really excited to see Nagisa-senpai’s appearance!

Didn’t Nagisa-senpai write that first post on SNS and make it popular?

Nagisa: …… I used my screen name and account to prevent people from identifying me.

…… I will use that account to defeat the god Mika-kun and prepare the process for me to take his place as the new god.

…… After that, I was planning to start weaving a new story in which my fans would all treat me as a god, just the same as when Mika-kun became a god.

Mika: But the result is that the number of gods has increased to two~. Why is it that Ran-senpai and I are supposed to rule the world as friends?

If I were to rule the world, I’d be better off doing it together with Oshi-san!

Mitsuru: I’m glad that Nagisa-senpai and Mika-ni~chan have become friends!

Nagisa: …… I was surprised to find out that the people who consider Mika-kun a god were stronger than anticipated.

Mika: If anythin’, I feel like they’re more riled up than before……

Nagisa: …… An enemy presence is essential as an element to liven up a story. Apparently I was perfect for the casting.

…… Right now Mika-kun and I are happily ruling the world together, but the lead up was truly a battle between gods.

…… Fufu. It was interesting to see someone come up with ideas that I would never have thought of myself.

…… In particular, I would like to praise the author who turned Mika-kun into “Ougonten” and scatter gold coins, causing me to drown in a sea of golden coins.

…… It’s fairly amusing if you interpret it as Mika-kun hitting me on the cheek with a wad of bills……♪

Mika: I still don’t understand Ran-senpai very well. Why are ya findin’ this interestin’?

Nagisa: …… Is it not interesting? It was truly a passionate moment when I activated God Mode and split the sea of gold coins, wasn’t it?

Mika: No, I don’t care about that. The problem is that nothin’s solved in the end.

Nagisa: …… I’m sorry about that. Certainly, I was unable to dethrone Mika-kun from godhood.

…… If you think about it, this novel was started by Mika-kun’s fans. A story where Mika-kun loses is unforgivable.

Mitsuru: But Mika-ni~chan and Nagisa-senpai’s fans all get along and enjoy the story.

Nagisa: …… Indeed. That was the most unexpected thing. It’s not that our fans fight, but that they influence each other and become good friends.

…… In that sense, I don’t think my nosiness this time was all that bad.

Mika: Well, that’s true, but……

Nagisa: …… In the end, this was just a temporary trend. If you wait, it’ll fade away someday.

…… Doing various things poorly to try and fix it might just be more likely to generate opportunities to create even more attention for it, like in this instance.

…… I believe the best solution is to quietly watch without overreacting.

Mika: I guess I should just wait until everyone gets bored and not do anythin’ unnecessary……

Hmmm. If that’s the case then that’s fine…… Haaah

Mitsuru: Mika-ni~chan, are you okay? That was a big sigh wasn’t it?

Mika: Ahh, yeah. I’m fine, Mitsuru-kun. Thank ya lots for yer concern.

…… The fact that all my fans are writing novels with me as the main character, and that they’re excited about it…

If they’re happy, they’re happy. I think they’re doing that because they like me.

But I’m still inexperienced. It’s really uncomfortable to be treated like a god.

I’m not that big a deal. It’s like my name is taking on a life of its own……

Mitsuru: Mika-ni~chan……

I can kinda understand how Mika-ni~chan feels.

I’ve always played cool roles, so I’ve always seen myself as a cool person.

So I thought maybe that’s what people wanted from me……

It’s like they don’t see the real me and I feel lonely.

Mika: I feel like saying I’m lonely is a little different but…… That’s right, isn’t it.

Mitsuru-kun, you still keep getting cool roles don’t you? Don’t you think it’s tough?

Mitsuru: Yep! But it’s fun to play cool roles!

Mika-ni~chan would also be happy to have a story written where you’re the main character, right?

Mika: It’s like I said before. I’m happy to have people who accept me no matter what.

Mitsuru: Then you should cherish that Mika-ni~chan like that!

Mika: Eh? What do ya mean by cherishing me like that?

Mitsuru: Hmm…… I dunno! I don’t really understand difficult things either!

But the most important thing is that Mika-ni~chan is happy!

I think it’s be great if Mika-ni~chan enjoyed the part that makes you feel happy!

Mika: …… I see. I kinda understand what Mitsuru-kun wanted to say.

I was thinkin’ about it too deeply, but I think it might be a good idea to enjoy the current situation.

If that’s the case, I’ll try to enjoy this situation a little more now that I’ve become a god♪

Nagisa: …… Is it correct to think that you’ve sorted out your feelings?

Mika: Yep. Thanks to Mitsuru-kun, I feel like I’ve gotten over it. Thank you♪

Mitsuru: Ehehe! If Mika-ni~chan feels better, then I’ll be happy too!

Mika: Ran-senpai…… There’s a lot of things I want to say, but I’d like to thank ya fer helpin’ me this time.

Nagisa: …… Fufu. I don’t think I was much help this time.

Mika: Don’t worry about the details! Please accept my gratitude sincerely.

Nagisa: …… Is that so, I’m happy to have you thank me. I, too, will be sincerely happy.

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Ok but hear me out.

The life series pairings as The Crane Wives songs.

Obviously Curses is the overall series song because we all know the animatic by Chrisrin. (Go check it out if you haven’t!!)

Etho and Bdubs in last life-

Song: Tongues and Teeth

Why?: just listening to it reminds me so much of that scene where bdubs threathens etho and tries to get him to go red life with him.

Quote: “you gotta know that this won’t last, desperation will erase this fact.”

Scott and pearl in last life/double life-

Song: The Moon Will Sing

Why?: they were so close in last life and now in double life Scott turning his back on pearl and instead choosing to be soulmates with Cleo is just- wow ouch. Not to mention Martyn leaving pearl at the end there like damn pearl really is having a rough time huh.

Quote: “name your courage now, we could have had anything, anything else. Instead you hoarded all that’s left of me.” (This one was hard to choose, just listen to the song and you’ll understand)

Grian and Scar in all three series-

Song: Allies or Enemies

Why?: their relationship from third life to double life has been so on and off that it’s always been hard to tell whether they truly were on each other’s side. Third life grian was obligated to follow scar but eventually admitted to not wanting scar to die and not wanting to kill him and then last life where grian and scar were going through their divorce arc and staying as far from each other as possible, to now in double life where it seems Grian feels once again obligated to keep scar alive because they’re soul bound. It’s just the perfect amount of angst.

Quote: “what happens now? Do we have another go? Do we bow out? And take our separate roads?”

Cleo and BigB in last life-

Song: Metaphor

Why?: the quote says it for me, need I say more.

Quote: “I keep my closet free of skeletons, cause I’m much better at diggin graves. But I always dig up bones in your sympathy. I can’t trust a single thing you say.”

Jimmy and Tango in double life-

Song: Canary in a Coal Mine

Why?: y’all saw this one coming.

Quote: “and when you break the surface without me, please don’t return me to the dark of all the memories.”

Ren and Martyn in third life-

Song: Never Love an Anchor

Why?: this pairing was honestly hard to place but I do believe this song fits with them well. Martyn was incredibly loyal to Ren, he stayed by his side and even killed Ren when he asked (although with hesitation) because he’d do anything for him. But even that dragged Martyn down in the end and got them both killed. Their love for each other was their undoing.

Quote: “it’s a secret I keep tucked inside my chest, With this heart of mine that’s guilty not remorseful. There is love that doesn’t have a place to rest, but it would have buried you if it had settled on your shoulder.”

If you made it to the end of this I commend you.

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I HATE YOU

By- Spencerswhoreclub

I LOVE THIS TROPE, it's enemies to lovers so enjoy

This chapter contains- arguing, degrading, praise kink, mommy kink, choking, sub Spencer, dominant reader, over stimulating, orgasm deprivation, (male) anal fingering, (male receiving) oral sex, (female) penetration, and a sub drop.

Wc- 2280

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Your POV

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Spencer and I have had it out for each other since day one. When I first met him and he refused to shake my hand. I wasn't too worried because I knew he was a germaphobe and was going to refuse, but it didn't hurt to try.

To my surprise every single time I talked to him he would brush me off. He would come up with an excuse like him being swamped with work or he would get up to get coffee.

But when every time I would even look in his direction or even open my mouth to say something to someone I could hear him scuff like I just insulted his mother. That is when I decided I'd give him the same energy he gave me.

So then every time he talked I would roll my eyes or let out a small laugh. He obviously caught onto it because he decided to escalate his antics.

Soon after he started closing doors just before I could walk through them or even interrupting me in the middle of my sentence. So I decided I'd make sure to time when I got to work just right so I could shut the elevator doors before he arrived. If he came earlier I came earlier, it was a vicious cycle.

It escalated to the point where everyone on the team noticed, they would even pull us to the side and constantly ask what's wrong and of course we both just said it was nothing and chalked it up to us being tired of having a bad day.

Eventually after three months of us hating each other hotch had enough of us. When we were in the middle of bickering about what the unsubs motive was he intervened.

"Y/n, Reid, the team and I are all tired of you going back and forward. I don't know what happened to cause this feud but until it's resolved you guys will be sharing a hotel room, I don't care how long it takes so you better play nice"

Both Spencer and I tried to defend ourselves but it was no use hotch had made up his mind.

After a long day of arguing with Spencer I had to go back to my shared hotel room with him. When we finally got to the hallway I did what anyone In my position would do.

I took off sprinting down the hallway, he obviously caught onto what I was trying to do because he ran after me. Just before he caught up I unlocked the door and shut it behind me.

"Y/n you know I have a key too right"

He sounds out of breath from running, why is it low key hot- no, y/n you hate him

My thoughts were interrupted by the door opening. Before I could realize what was happening my back was against the door and his body was pressed against mine.

"What the fuck was that"

Are you fucking serious, did he really ask what that was after he went from icing me out to being just plain rude to me.

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Spencer's POV

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I asked her what was up but honestly I knew I had been a jerk to her from the moment she stepped into the building.

In the beginning she really just did catch me at a bad time. I had planned on properly introducing myself the next day but after I had time to think about it I figured I wouldn't be able to shake my first impression so I decided I'd just stick with being an ass.

But to be honest I did really like her, she had always been in the back of my mind. I constantly imagine her tying me up or edging me until I had tears in my eyes. But I also want more than that, I want to be the reason she smiles, I want her to be the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night

I was thrown out of my daydream when I felt her push me off of her

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Your POV

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I pushed him off of me and started yelling at him pushing him further and further while doing so

"WHAT WAS THAT? You mean what you're been doing to me since you met me, for a genius you're really fucking stupid. I've don't nothing but match the energy you gave me"

I finally pushed him down onto the bed and I heard him whimper making me smile.

"God I fucking hate you"

I smashed our lips together and we ripped each other's clothes off eager to see each other naked after being deprived of each other for months.

Once we were both in our underwear I attached my lips to his neck and grabbed the growing bulge in his boxers, then he let out a loud moan.

"Damn baby boy I've barely touched you"

"Ik m-mommy it just feels s-so good"

Before I could even register what he said his eyes went wide and he tried to sit up

"I- I'm so sorry I don't know what I was-"

I cut him off with a kiss, I tried to put as much love as I possibly could into it just so he knew it was alright

"Baby it's fine, I wouldn't want you to call me anything else"

I made my way down to the bed so that I was eye level with his dick and slowly pulled down his boxers. Of course his dick is like the rest of him, absolutely beautiful.

I take my time kissing everywhere around where he truly wanted me, I could lie and say it was to tease him but I really wanted this to last as long as possible.

Finally I gave in and wrapped my lips around the tip. I brought my head up and down, taking more and more each time earning more small whimpers from him.

"Mommy I'm about to cum"

"Oh no you're not, not yet at least. You've been such a bad boy and bad boys get punished. Turn around and get on your hands and knees."

He does so immediately not wanting to make it any worse for himself. I leaned over him while pushing his shoulders down so that his back was arched.

"Is this okay?"

I whisper in his ear while pushing two fingers against his entrance

"Y-yes pl-please mommy I need it"

I applied more pressure, slowly pressing my fingers into his hole earning a loud moan. At first I went slow then I started going faster and deeper until I hit his prostate.

"Fuck- mommy can I please cum"

"Of course you can baby"

Even after he released I kept going, I figured I'd fuck with him more. Since he was already sensitive it didn't take him long to get close.

"Mommy I'm close, please can I cum"

"Yes baby boy"

Even after he finished again i still didn't stop

"Please mommy stop, it's too much"

He saw with tears streaming down his face

"No, you're going to cum for each month you insisted on being a dick to me"

"B-but I c-cant"

"Yes you can, you want to be my good boy don't you?"

"Yes m-ma'am"

"So cum for me"

His legs started shaking and he finally released onto the bed for the third time of the night.

"Turn over onto your back, I'm going to ride you and you're not going to cum until I do, got it?"

"Yes ma'am"

"Good boy"

As soon as he got onto his back I wasted no time taking off my bra and underwear, he was so busy staring at my tits he didn't even notice me climbing on top of him

"Hey my eyes are up here"

I said while snapping in his face

"Sorry mommy you're just so pretty"

"Yeah yeah shut up so I can fuck you"

I took his dick in my hand and teased him by rubbing his tip up and down my opening

"P-please mommy"

"Fine, but only because you're cute when you beg"

As soon as the words came out of my mouth I sunk down on his length earning a loud moan from Spencer. I started bouncing up and down but I couldn't help but notice his hands balled into fists gripping the sheet so hard I'm surprised it didn't rip.

Then I realize I never gave him permission to touch me, he's trying so hard to be a good boy for me.

"Baby boy it's okay, you can touch me"

His hands were immediately on my waist gripping hard enough to leave marks.

"How do you think the team would react if they say you like this huh? What do you think they'd say if they saw how much of a little slut you are"

He opened his mouth but all he could get out was high pitched moans. So I wrapped my hand around his throat

"I asked you a question, what do you think they'd say"

"I-I d-don't know"

"They would say you're pathetic for letting a girl take over and use you"

I leaned forward to get a better angle and he saw this as a perfect opportunity to suck on my tits.

"Shit- baby boy if you keep this up I won't last"

"Please cum for me mommy, I want it so much"

I reached down and rubbed my clit in circles then I felt a familiar feeling in my stomach

"Fuck Spence I'm cuming, please fill me up"

We both came at the same time and I collapsed next to him. I went to get up to go pee but he pulled me back down.

"Spence I-"

"Please, please don't leave, I-I'm sorry I was so bad to you I didn't mean it. I really like you a-and I just didn't know how to-"

That's when I realized he had been crying

"Shhh Spence it's fine-"

"No it's not fine-"

"Don't ever interrupt me again"

"Yes ma'am"

"Good, now I understand Spencer and I promise I won't leave you. Come here"

I scooted back on the bed so I was leaning against the headboard. I sat there with open arms waiting for him to come to me.

He crawled up to me and curled up on my chest. He looked at my boobs and back at me silently asking permission and I nodded my head. He took my nipple in his mouth and started sucking.

This poor boy has some serious mommy issues and abandonment issues.

"Spencer I understand why you did what you did and I'm not going to hold it against you"

Then I felt something wet roll down my chest

"Baby why are you still crying"

"B-because I want t-this to be more than a o-one time thing. Just because you forgive m-me doesn't mean you like me"

"Spence look at me"

Grab his face and kiss him softly

"I promise you're not the only one that wants this to be more than a one time thing"

"Really"

"Yes Spence, I'd love to call you my boyfriend if that's alright with you."

"Yes please"

He attached his lips to my neck sucking harshly

"Baby boy we have to be up early tomorrow and if you don't stop I won't be able to resist fucking you again."

He still didn't stop so I shot him a glance as a warning and he stopped, god I love how submissive he is.

Before I knew it I was getting woken up by my alarm. I took a second to admire how cute he looked before I woke him up but eventually I had too. We had to meet the team downstairs for breakfast.

We both took our time in the shower, and ended up fucking so we had to rush to get dressed. So much so we both forgot about the marks we left on each other.

When we finally got downstairs the whole team was there, all was normal until Morgan noticed something.

"Damn pretty boy I didn't know you had it in you"

"What, what are you talking about"

Spencer asked

"You and y/n over here both have marks, y'all definitely fucked last night."

His face turned a deep shade of pink and as cute as it was I had to step in.

"Okay and? We fucked this morning in the shower too"

Unfortunately this barely phased him and he kept talking

"So y/n how's his dick game"

"I wouldn't know, I was the one in charged"

"No way"

"I'll prove it"

I walked over to Spencer and slightly pinched his butt and he let out an involuntary whimper

"Mommy"

It was barely audible but it was just loud enough to the entire team to hear

Now it was his turn to be speechless

But eventually hotch finally broke the silence

"You know this isn't what I was expecting when I made y'all room together but anything is better that that bickering"

This time the entire team chimed in

"Most definitely"

"Agreed"

"Yes."

I was about to defend myself but Spencer interrupted me

"Hey-"

"Y/n it's fine"

"What did I say about interrupting me"

"I'm sorry, ma'am"

"Good, now let's go solve this case"

[signedaiko]

Lie Again [Whirl x Reader]

Reader is Cybertronian Femme | MTMTE based

Recommended Song - Oh No!!! by Grandson

There weren't many people Whirl was willing to waste time on, but if it was going to be anyone, it would be you. Sparks flew as you brought a pole down towards his head, blocked out by his claw that easily pushed you away.

You were new to the Lost Light, new to everything. You had been found in a cryopod and had to be released for some questioning via the third in command, Ultra Magnus.

After a rather boring first week of sitting in the medibay and learning about what exactly the Lost Light was up to, you had been granted a room! Unfortunately, however, there wasn't much extra space onboard so you were forced to share.

But it was better than the medibay right! …Right?

"Wrong!" Whirl teased as his other claw hit the pole from my grip, stepping closer into a tall stance above me. His optic smiled.

Whirl was my lovely roommate who so graciously took to preparing me for the journey. He tested me in every way, including my patience. Currently he was showing me how to fend for myself, arguing that it would be weird if he shared a room with someone who could only cower. I felt like he was exaggerating when he said 'cowering'.

"This is pointless." I sighed, defeated. A claw came flying towards my helm, to which I immediately tensed and held my pole up against it, stopping it.

"Last time it hit you." Where I lacked, Whirl made up for, but I also went the other way around. I could easily tell his point, I had made progress. But what would this progress save me from? A toddler?

It was about time we took a break, I set the pole on a clasp on my back and stretched out my arms. It was an earlier start than usual considering we both had been put on some important jobs, but after all that and training it was about time you both go fuel up.

"Want to come to Swe-" I paused to look around the room, "Whirl?"

How a mech that large and that destructive had escaped the room so silently I was uncertain, but I wasn't about to wait for him.

At the bar, I found myself a cozy seat near Swerve, observing as he spoke with some of the others who found themselves here at this hour. It wasn't an unusual time to come for a drink, just not any of the busier times. It was better to come at times like now.

With a fresh drink to sip on, it gave me the perfect time to get lost in my thoughts. Going over every memory I had had in my month's duration aboard the ship. It was mostly filled with challenges, I rarely got a break.

"Hello, Y/N." A purple mech took the seat beside me and was instantly met with a drink from Swerve. I knew this figure well! We ran into one another plenty.

"Cyclonus, nice to see you!" I offered a kind smile after parting from a sip of my energon. It wasn't uncommon for him to speak with me, simply not as often as I'd like. Something (or rather someone) always got in the way.

"Likewise," his pause made it seem like he had more to say, and he glanced at me before continuing, "Should you ever need more formal training, I would be happy to teach you how to use a blade."

It was a kind offer, and I felt my lips tug upwards into a smile. 'How thoughtful'

"I don't think so, red eyes." A rude interruption tore between our conversation and the same claw that had attacked me earlier shoved Cyclonus away from me.

"Whirl I really don't mi-" "But I do!"

Cyclonus only stared back at me, before swiftly turning and exiting the bar. He knew there were better things to do than stay here and fight the irrational mech. Whirl seemed to want to chase after and pick a fight, but my grip on his arm stopped him.

'Strange' I thought, he could easily break free and run. His helm slowly turned towards me, an aura of menace dripping in the air.

"Strategizing with the enemy huh? Well, I'll tell you one thing for sure! I'll be a better teacher if that's what you want." He seemed almost unhappy, and I began to ponder on if he truly felt that Cyclonus' offer was of my choosing.

"You are fine as is."

"Clearly not." He huffed, pulling his arm lightly so my own grasp forced me along with him.

'Huh'. I was at a loss for words, unsure of how I might comfort someone who couldn't be comforted. I had always assumed his only emotions were to tick others off and attack. Perhaps I should have reconsidered who exactly I was living with.

It wasn't long before he dragged us back to our habsuite, clearly in a haste (though I wasn't quite sure as to why. He was always full of surprises). It was hard to catch up to someone who would simply launch themselves down the hall. When the door shut behind us with a hiss, there was an awkward silence. The only sound remaining was the faint ticking of various clocks within the room.

There normally weren't this many, all stuck on the same numbers...but it couldn't possibly be 1:43 am, that wouldn't make any sense.

Unless...I noticed him watching me as I picked up one of the clocks into my servos, adjusting the time accordingly to what it was.

'14:32' I turned and set it in his claws, to which he held it tighter.

"Glad to hear you think the same!" He spoke, bonking the top of my helm and exiting from whence he came.

"Wh-What...?" I had just been dragged around like a rat in a lab, what the hell did he mean-

My optics focused on a note on the door, calling for my attention; a lesson in Cyber Definitions. I scanned down the list, noticing two highlighted by visible scribbles.

143 - I love you 'Wait, did he...' my eyes continued to scan down to the other noticeable message.

1432 - I love you too

"Whirl! Come back...!"

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