#powdered sugar with a swirl of whipped cream.

[unagidevi]

hey guy uhm so ive been slowly reworking dreamsleep designs and storyline so if im gone for many days im probably focusing on it. also gonna be a big thing on jan 21st hopefully if its ready (it's their little creation date, 6 years that day!)

uhh i'll update you maybe but so far i only got like 4 characters done and only 2,000 words in

[kaijuno]

🍰 Blackcurrant Velvet Cheesecake Recipe 🍰

Ingredients:

For the Blackcurrant Velvet Cake Base:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 tablespoons blackcurrant food coloring

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Blackcurrant Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup fresh blackcurrants, pureed

1 cup heavy whipping cream

For Topping:

Fresh blackcurrants

Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake Base:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, blackcurrant food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.

Fold in the pureed blackcurrants until evenly distributed.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

3. Assemble the Cheesecake:

Once the cake base has cooled, spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the top.

Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecake is set.

4. Add the Toppings:

Before serving, garnish the cheesecake with fresh blackcurrants and a swirl of whipped cream if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Blackcurrant Velvet Cheesecake!

[mossy-mischief]

Gavin's Marble Chiffon Cake Recipe

My friends, I have a gift for you.

I found the exact Marble Chiffon Cake recipe Gavin and Freelancer make in this video and from the baking stream. It's from The Taste of Home Baking Book. If anyone makes it, let me know how it goes! I haven't tried yet.

(Recipe transcription below)

Marble Chiffon Cake

PREP: 15 min. + standing BAKE: 1 hour + cooling YIELD: 16 servings

CAKE:

7 eggs, separated

2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate

1-3/4 cups sugar, divided

1/4 cup hot water

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

FROSTING:

4 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate

1 tablespoon butter

7 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan or microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Add 1/4 cup sugar and hot water; mix well and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and remaining sugar. Whisk together the egg yolks, water, oil and vanilla; add to flour mixture and beat until moistened. Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed; set aside.

In another large mixing bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir a fourth of egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites. Divide batter in half; gradually fold chocolate mixture into one portion.

Alternately spoon the plain and chocolate batters into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Swirl with a knife. Bake on the lowest rack at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert the cake; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan; remove cake to serving plate.

For frosting, melt semisweet chocolate and butter in a small saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cream and vanilla. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Immediately spoon over cake.

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Coffee Cake with Cappuccino Frosting Ingredients: For the Coffee Cake: 120 g (½ cup) whole milk 15 g (3 ½ tbsp) instant coffee granules 140 g (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, softened 100 g (½ cup) light brown soft sugar 75 g (¼ cup + 2 tbsp) caster or granulated sugar ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) 3 UK medium/US large eggs, room temperature 180 g (1 ½ cups) plain gluten-free flour blend (or your preferred GF flour mix) 60 g (½ cup + 1 ½ tbsp) ground walnuts (or almond flour, or more GF flour if nut-free) 2 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp xanthan gum (omit if your GF flour blend contains it) ¼ tsp salt For the Cappuccino Whipped Cream Frosting: 300 g (1 ? cups) double/heavy cream 18 g (2 ½ tbsp) cappuccino powder 2 g (1 ½ tsp) instant coffee granules 120 g (1 cup) icing/powdered sugar (adjust sweetness to taste) Chocolate shavings for decoration Directions: For the Coffee Cake: Preheat the oven: Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake tin with baking paper. Dissolve the coffee: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk and instant coffee together, stirring occasionally until the coffee is fully dissolved. Set aside to cool. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, caster sugar, and vanilla together until pale and fluffy using a balloon whisk, hand mixer, or stand mixer. Add the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the mixture is well combined. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour blend, ground walnuts, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients in three batches, alternating with the coffee milk in two batches, whisking well after each addition. The batter should be smooth and fluffy. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top. Bake for 38-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If the cake starts browning too quickly, cover it with foil and continue baking. Cool: Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the Cappuccino Whipped Cream Frosting: Prepare the coffee-cream mixture: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat 70 g (about ? cup) of the cream with the cappuccino powder and instant coffee, stirring until dissolved. Set aside to cool completely. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whisk the remaining cream and icing sugar until soft peaks form. Add the coffee mixture: Gradually whisk the cooled coffee-cream mixture into the whipped cream, one tablespoon at a time, until fully combined and smooth. Whisk for an additional 30 seconds if needed to thicken the frosting. Assembling the Coffee Cake: Frost the cake: Spoon the cappuccino frosting on top of the cooled cake. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly, creating decorative swirls. Decorate: Sprinkle with chocolate shavings for a beautiful finishing touch. Serve: Slice and enjoy! Storage: The coffee cake can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Baking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes Kcal: 350 kcal per slice | Servings: 8 servings This Gluten-Free Coffee Cake with Cappuccino Whipped Cream Frosting is a delightful treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike. The cake is soft, fluffy, and perfectly moist, thanks to a blend of gluten-free flour and ground walnuts. The hint of coffee in the cake pairs beautifully with the rich cappuccino-flavored whipped cream frosting, creating a balanced flavor that’s not too sweet yet full of depth. The cappuccino frosting is light and creamy, adding a touch of elegance with its smooth texture and decorative swirls. Topped with chocolate shavings, this coffee cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy afternoon snack or a celebratory dessert. Serve it chilled for a refreshing twist, and enjoy the indulgence of this perfectly crafted cake.

[foodshowxyz]

Enchanted Winter Berry Cake

Ingredients:

For the Purple Sponge Cake:

4 large eggs

250 grams of granulated sugar

250 grams of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon of baking powder

120 ml of whole milk

120 ml of vegetable oil

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Purple food coloring (gel works best)

For the Italian Meringue:

4 large egg whites

250 grams of granulated sugar

60 ml of water

A pinch of cream of tartar

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

600 ml of heavy cream

2 tablespoons of powdered sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Pink food coloring

For the Decoration:

Edible pearls and glitter

Sugared berries (cranberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Candied lemon peel, finely chopped

Edible gold stars

Instructions:

1. Bake the Purple Sponge Cake:

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 18 cm (7-inch) cake pans.

In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy and light in color.

Sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the egg mixture.

Mix milk, oil, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring in a separate bowl. Then fold into the batter until uniform.

Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool completely after baking.

2. Prepare the Italian Meringue:

Place sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Once the sugar syrup reaches 115°C (239°F), start whipping the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

When the syrup reaches 121°C (250°F), slowly pour it into the egg whites while continuing to whip until glossy and cool.

3. Make the Whipped Cream Frosting:

Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

Take a portion of the whipped cream and mix with pink food coloring for the colored layers.

4. Assemble the Cake:

Trim the tops of the cakes to level them if needed. Place one layer on a cake stand.

Spread pink whipped cream on the first layer, then add the second layer and repeat.

Frost the outside of the cake with the white whipped cream, smoothing it out.

5. Decorate the Cake:

Pipe Italian meringue on top in tall swirls to create a dramatic effect.

Decorate with sugared berries, edible pearls, and glitter.

Add bits of candied lemon peel around the edges for a zesty touch and place gold stars sporadically for a magical finish.

6. Serve:

Chill the cake for at least 1 hour to set the frosting and meringue before serving.

Slice with a hot knife to get clean cuts and serve this enchanting dessert.

[b33srcoolff]

Pedro pascal x reader| based off this tt bc it made me sad

Day off

Summary: you saw a clip on an interview of Pedro talking abt his body and decided to spoil him bc why not.

It was late at night, you couldn't sleep, you were too busy scrolling through tiktok and all the wonderful pedro pascal edits. That was until you came across one edit it was his Vanity Fair lie detector test, as soon as you heard him say that he wasn't fit anymore your heart sank. You saw him as nothing but beautiful, he was your whole world and it hurt to see him talk about himself like that, you looked over at your boyfriend who was peacefully sleeping, he looked so beautiful like this and you wanted him to know it. You looked over at the clock 7:28 am the only store that would be open is walmart. You slowly climbed out of bed and checked his schedule. He had the day off. You fixed yourself up so you didn't look horrible but you didn't do your hair or make up just because it was 7 am and you were only going to walmart. You started up your car and drove to walmart while listing some lana del rey, you grabbed a cart then went to the food isle you grabbed every single type of berry that was there , powdered sugar, waffle mix, whipped cream, ice cream, and captain crunch, then to the candy isle you grabbed his favorite chocolate and candy then you got a little mandalorian plush for u and little grogu for him. You got him just a blank white card because you thought all the other ones were too cheesy. You checked out and drove home, you started to wash the berries and then you made the waffle mix. After making the waffles you set the table and after digging through your closet you found some white candles, you have no clue how pedro hasn't woken up yet. You served the waffles om a plate sprinkled some powder sugar, and swirl of whipped cream with a strawberry, black berry and two blueberrys(FUCK RASBERRYS ALL MY HOMIES HATE RASBERRYS)  you grabbed the card and wrote ‘i feel i dont tell you this enough but i love you, i think your perfect in every way and you make life worth living,  Jose Pedro balmecda Pascal i love you’. Went to your room to wake him up “ baby wake up i gotta surprise for you” you lightly shook him he opened his eyes ``huh, oh ok” you grabbed his hand and led him the the kitchen a smile rose on his face you sat him and told him to wait there you grabbed the candy, chocolates  and the card. You handed him the card and as he started to read it you could've sworn you saw a tear but he denied it quickly. He closed the note and said “thank you baby i love you so much” and immediately started to eat, after you finished eating you guys decided to move to the couch and watch his favorite movies. You didn't know how you got so lucky but you did and you wanted to to be yours forever

[spumoniidraws]

The companions and Tav prepare and enjoy Hot Chocolate

I'm feeling a little inspired by the season to try to enjoy the little things. Including coco. And since the BG3 brainrot won't go away, lemme speculate for fun.

Astarion: Astarion would politely ask Tav to make the coco. Dark chocolate, something fruity. Double cream but not too much so it's still thick and rich. Very little sugar. Then he'd spike it with brandy when Tav wasn't looking and raise a toast to the two of them. He doesn't ask for himself tho. He asks because he thinks Tav would like it. Gale: Gale would absolutely pour his heart into preparing a French style hot coco topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a toasted marshmallow a la Ned Flanders style. Then he would invite Tav to curl up on their sofa near the fire and chat about holidays, with or without anecdotes and trivia about various traditions around Toril Karlach: Coco powder mix and mini marshmallows. Plain, simple, beloved. Karlach would lean into the childhood memories, and reminiscing about beloved holiday traditions. Maybe while eating the "leftover" mini marshmallows by the handful. Wyll: Red Velvet Hot Chocolate. Swirled in a glass mug with whipped cream stripes and a candy cane stir stick. Showy for sure, but the flavor is delightful and playful. He and Tav would sit and discuss intrigue and make playful looks at one another with whipped cream mustaches.

Lae'zel: She doesn't really understand and ends up making Xocolatl (the chocolate drink from the Aztecs made with raw cacao, water and maybe chili pepper). She finds it invigorating, despite its bitter flavor. When Tav makes it for her, she scoffs at first, but the sweet beverage is certainly an experience for her. Shadowheart: Having never had it before, she finds it pretty frilly and indulgent. Tav makes a simple coco mix for her anyway and she is delighted by it and tops it with everything. Whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, graham crackers. Its a messy, colorful, atrocity. She may or may not play with the whipped cream can to tease Tav.

These are just my speculations. And I'm sure everyone has different ideas of hot chocolate vs coco mix...whatever. Just for fun. How do you think they would enjoy their hot chocolate?

[kwitras-kitchen]

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

One of my favorite things to nibble on at work, spongy, sweet and light! You can never go wrong with a classic carrot cake, let’s bake it together 🥕

INGREDIENTS

For the Carrot Cake:

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar

4 large eggs

2 cups (250g) finely grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)

1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts (plus extra for garnish)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

4 cups (500g) powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

LET’S START BAKING

1. Prepare the Carrot Cake:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, beat the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until well combined.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition!

Combine Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.

Bake:

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for at least 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:

Beat Ingredients:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Assemble the Cake:

Frosting:

Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can add the cream cheese frosting. For a nice look it’s best to opt for a piping bag, this helps make beautiful swirls.

Top it off with whatever decorations your heart desires: cinnamon, walnuts, edible flowers, lemon zest,….

TIPS

Carrot Preparation: For a smoother texture, grate the carrots finely. You can also use pre-grated carrots if preferred.

Cream Cheese Frosting: For a lighter frosting, you can whip the cream cheese and butter until very fluffy before adding the powdered sugar.

Enjoy baking and indulging in this classic carrot cake with its rich, spiced flavor and creamy frosting!

If you’d like to see more of me, don’t hesitate to follow my TikTok where I share my recipes <3

[ariblush]

Strawberry Rosé Cream Puffs with Pink Sugar Dusting

♡These Strawberry Rosé Cream Puffs are light, airy, and delightfully pink♡

Ingredients:

♡For the Cream Puffs:

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

♡For the Strawberry Rosé Whipped Cream:

1 cup heavy cream, chilled

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp rosé wine

2 tbsp strawberry purée (blend a handful of strawberries until smooth)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)

♡For Pink Sugar Dusting:

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 drop pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

♡Make the Cream Puffs

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture begins to simmer

Add flour all at once, stirring quickly with a wooden spoon until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly

Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each until smooth and glossy

Spoon or pipe 1-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffed. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let them cool inside for 10 minutes

♡Prepare the Strawberry Rosé Whipped Cream

In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until it begins to thicken

Gradually add powdered sugar, rosé, strawberry purée, vanilla, and food coloring (if using), and beat until soft peaks form

Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or a round tip

♡Make the Pink Sugar Dusting

In a small bowl, add granulated sugar and a drop of pink food coloring. Stir until evenly coated

♡Assemble the Cream Puffs

Slice each puff in half and pipe a generous swirl of strawberry rosé whipped cream into the center.

Replace the tops and dust with the pink sugar

Serve & Enjoy

Place the cream puffs on a pretty plate or tiered tray, and pour yourself a glass of rosé to match! These are best enjoyed fresh with a strawberry on the side!♡

[sapphic-mad-scientist]

Nevermore characters café orders ig

Lenore: I need an ungodly amount of black coffee with 1 packet of sugar Duke: Creamer and ice. Yes. No espresso. You heard me. Pluto: Tea if with anyone, plain milk if by himself Annabel: Tea if with anyone, caramel frappe if alone

Morella: Just a pumpkin spice latte thank you!!! Ada: Venti unicorn drink but add in 19 and 1/3 pumps of cream, not 18 not 20, 19 1/3, + 1 pump mocha + 1 pump frappe base + 1 pump white mocha + half crosshatch caramel + half crosshatch hazelnut+ italian drizzle swirl + 2 scoops of vanilla bean powder latte make sure its hot and then add 2 cubes of sugar, but make sure to stir it slowly counter-clockwise with a teaspoon, and then get a single ice cube and break it in half, and then do 3 shots of espresso, but wait for 31 seconds before you do the next shot. Then add extra foam but just 🤏this much and then put some whipped cream on top in a clockwise spiral and drizzle it with caramel okay thank you. Also can I get a newly baked cinnamon bun? make sure the cinnamon is sprinkled on only half of the bun. yeah thats all. Prospero: "Hi can I get uhhh 20 shots of espresso no ice" "Jesus Christ just do drugs" Eulalie: Jasmine tea with a hint of cream and sugar or the pink drink despite being "slightly" allergic to strawberries Berenice: New Orleans style coffee Montresor: Black coffee in a derogatory manner Will: Peach cobbler frappe

[mamamittens]

500+ follower event!

As decided by popular vote, a food themed ask box event!

Running from 9-12-23 to 9-19-23, hopefully the menu makes sense!

Milkshake themed!

Here’s our menu for the special 500+ follower event running from 9-12-23 to 9-19-23! To enter your order, just put it in my ask box! I may suspend the ask box if I get overwhelmed, but all asks put in during this time frame are eligible for this event.

Who can go on an order? Why, you and a character of your choice as long as they are +18. Please clarify if this is a character from a specific fandom, otherwise I will assume One Piece as that’s my most active fandom at this time.

For yourself, please include a short description for your pronouns (F!, M!, GN!, AFAB, and AMAB), appearance, style, and personality. I just need a reasonable amount of information to write your stand in with. If there’s a particular quirk or detail you want focus put on, please do include it!

If I’ve written for you before, an OC may go in your place! I’m sticking to just what’s in the ask box, so if you don’t include it, I won’t know!

All I ask is that you keep it relatively simple, polite, and short since I don’t know if there’s a character limit to the ask box. Should you need multiple asks, make it clear which are yours.

If you intend to ask for a +18 order (smut), I advise you to be at least 18 as I voluntarily flag all my +18 content. In this particular context, I especially need to know AFAB/AMAB so I may write appropriately.

Flavor – Universe

Vanilla – Canon

Chocolate – Modern

Toffee – coffee shop au

Vanilla swirl – Office au

Strawberry – Fantasy

Cake – royal au

Chunks – fantasy creature au (feel free to specify who is what)

Add ins – Relationship

Caramel syrup – Childhood friends

Chocolate syrup – Strangers

Strawberry syrup – Unbalanced relationship

Fruit – Arranged marriage

Gummy candy – Enemies to lovers

Cookies – Coworkers

Flambe (on fire) – Fling

Powdered sugar – One sided crush

Toppings – Reception?

Sprinkles – Nervous

Whip cream – Confident

Cherry – Sweet

Fries - Casual

Additional shots* - Get a room!

NSFW+18 ONLY

Alcoholic shots (kinks) to be added to your milkshake or your partners! Please phrase it as “shot of X for (A)/me” to identify who receives the act. There is no limit but bear in mind a complicated order could take much longer! And some shots may interact in unusual ways, so if you have a squick please bear that in mind.

To specifically request something not be present when it is otherwise implied, please ask “to hold X”.

White Russian – Creampie/Cum play

Hot Damn – Praise kink

Mind Eraser – Degradation

Afterburner – Choking/breathplay

Jell-o shot – Edging

Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Oral

Alice in Wonderland – Size Kink

Motor Oil – Marking

Kamikaze – Temperature play (Served hot or cold for temp preferences)

Jager Bomb – Rough Sex (Extra strong is hate sex)

Green Tea shot – Soft Sex

Pink Schnapps – Dom/Sub (The person receiving this shot will be designated the ‘Sub’)

Black Jack – Restraints

Brain Hemorrhage - Overstimulation

Special side treat (totally optional!)

Mochi Ice Cream – Yandere

Vanilla – Obsessive

Red bean – Possessive

Grean tea – Delusional

Strawberry – Protective

Coffee – Manipulative

An example of an order would be as follows:

“Hi! Doffy and I would like a strawberry cake milkshake with strawberry, caramel syrup and powdered sugar (for me!). Whip cream and a cherry on top, please! A red bean mochi would also be nice! Add in an Alice in wonderland, black jack (for me), pink schnapps (also me), and a hot damn too! I go by “Sky” and I’m a short but lanky guy (masc pronouns please) with black curls, tan skin, and dark eyes. I’m nervous and tend to freeze when shocked before rambling. I blush really easily too… unfortunately.”

[bangjiazheng]

🍌 Banana Pudding Pound Cake Recipe 🍰✨

🍌 Banana Pudding Pound Cake Recipe 🍰✨ This Banana Pudding Pound Cake combines the richness of pound cake with the flavors of classic banana pudding! With swirls of banana flavor and topped with crushed vanilla wafers, it’s a delicious treat for any dessert lover. Ingredients for Banana Pudding Pound Cake: For the cake:

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

3 ripe bananas (mashed)

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup sour cream For the pudding swirl:

1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix

1 cup milk For topping:

1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers

Whipped cream or icing (optional) Instructions for Banana Pudding Pound Cake:

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.

Make the batter: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with sour cream, until fully combined.

Prepare pudding swirl: In a small bowl, mix the instant banana pudding mix with milk until thickened.

Layer the cake: Pour half of the batter into the bundt pan. Spoon the banana pudding over the batter, then pour the remaining cake batter on top.

Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve: Top with crushed vanilla wafers and drizzle with whipped cream or icing if desired. Pro Tip: For a touch of caramel flavor, drizzle caramel sauce over each slice when serving! This Banana Pudding Pound Cake is moist, flavorful, and the perfect blend of banana pudding and cake! 🍌🍰✨

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Apple Cider Cake Ingredients: For the Apple Cider Reduction: 6 cups (1440 ml) apple cider For the Apple Cider Cake: 2 1/4 cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp allspice 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature 1/2 cup (122 g) sour cream, at room temperature 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider reduction, at room temperature 1/3 cup (95 g) unsweetened apple butter, at room temperature For the Apple Cider Caramel: 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider reduction, at room temperature 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed 9 tbsp (126 g) unsalted butter 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp salt For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar Directions: Make the Apple Cider Reduction: In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of apple cider to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 40-50 minutes until it reduces to 1 cup. Allow it to cool completely. Half will be used in the cake and the other half in the caramel sauce. Prepare the Apple Cider Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch metal baking pan and line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl (or stand mixer with paddle attachment), cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and mix on medium speed for about 1 minute, until pale and smooth. Add buttermilk, sour cream, 1/2 cup apple cider reduction, and apple butter. Mix on medium speed until combined; the batter may look curdled but will smooth out once dry ingredients are added. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 48-52 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Make the Apple Cider Caramel Sauce: While the cake bakes, combine the remaining apple cider reduction, brown sugar, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce to medium-low heat, add the cream, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Allow caramel to cool to room temperature. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, whip the softened butter on high speed until pale and fluffy. Add cold cream cheese and mix on medium speed until combined and creamy. Gradually sift in powdered sugar, mixing on low speed, then whip on high speed for 1 minute until fluffy. Assemble the Cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, remove it from the pan using the parchment paper. Use the end of a wooden spoon or skewer to poke holes across the top. Transfer cooled caramel sauce to a piping bag, snip the tip, and pipe caramel into the holes. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting on top of the cake. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce on top and gently swirl with a spoon. Cut into 16 squares and serve with an extra drizzle of caramel if desired! Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Chill Time: 6 hours Total Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal per slice Servings: 16 servings This Apple Cider Cake captures the essence of fall with every bite. It starts with a moist, spiced cake that’s filled with apple cider caramel sauce and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. The rich apple and cinnamon flavors make it an ideal dessert for family gatherings or cozy autumn nights. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration, this cake brings warmth and seasonal comfort to the table. The caramel drizzle and cream cheese frosting elevate this cake to a true showstopper, embodying the taste and aroma of autumn in every slice.

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Fantasy Berry Meringue Layer Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake Layers:

300 grams of all-purpose flour

300 grams of granulated sugar

1 teaspoon of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

A pinch of salt

4 large eggs

240 ml of buttermilk

120 ml of vegetable oil

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Food coloring in violet, blue, and pink

For the Meringue:

4 large egg whites

200 grams of caster sugar

1 teaspoon of cornstarch

1 teaspoon of white vinegar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

500 ml of heavy cream

50 grams of powdered sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the Garnish:

Fresh strawberries, halved

Fresh blueberries

Fresh raspberries

Edible gold leaf (optional)

Edible pearls or colored sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Make the Cake Layers:

Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F). Grease and line three 20 cm (8 inch) cake pans.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Divide the batter into three bowls. Color each one with a different food coloring.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Meringue:

Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Gradually add the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract, and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form.

Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.

3. Make the Whipped Cream Frosting:

Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Keep the frosting chilled until you're ready to assemble the cake.

4. Assemble the Cake:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream frosting over it.

Top with the second cake layer and spread another layer of whipped cream.

Add the final cake layer and cover the entire cake with a thin layer of whipped cream, smoothing it out. This is your crumb coat.

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

5. Decorate the Cake:

After chilling, cover the cake with another layer of whipped cream frosting, creating a smooth surface or swirling texture as you prefer.

Pipe meringue peaks on the top of the cake.

Garnish the cake with fresh berries, edible pearls, and gold leaf if using.

6. Final Touches:

Use a culinary torch to lightly toast the meringue peaks until golden.

Drizzle some melted white chocolate or a fruit coulis over the meringue and berries for extra decadence.

7. Serve:

Let the cake set in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

Slice and enjoy your Fantasy Berry Meringue Layer Cake!

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Strawberry Jelly and Vanilla Cream Brioche Doughnuts with Lilac Sugar

Lilac Sugar:

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup fresh lilac petals

1 vanilla bean seeds removed

Doughnuts:

1¼ cups warm milk

2 Tbsp. active dry yeast

1 Tbsp. granulated sugar

6 Tbsp. butter softened/lightly melted

1 egg

3½ cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

Strawberry Jelly:

1 quart fresh or frozen strawberries diced

¼ cup coconut or granulated sugar

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. vanilla bean seeds removed

Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla bean seeds removed (or 2 vanilla)

½ tsp. flaky sea salt

Lilac Sugar:

In a bowl, combine the sugar with the lilacs and vanilla bean seeds. Pour the sugar into a glass jar and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. The longer it sits, the more flavor the sugar will have.

Doughnuts:

In a large mixing bowl (I like to use my stand mixer), combine the warm milk with the yeast and sugar. Allow the mixture to sit 5-10 mins or until the mix is foamy and smells like bread.

To the bowl, add the butter and egg, mix a little to combine and then add 3 cups flour and the salt. Knead the dough using a dough hook or your hands until the dough comes together and is smooth, about 3 minutes with a mixer and 5-10 by hand. If the dough seems too sticky, add the remaining  ½ cup flour. The dough should come together, but be slightly sticky to touch. Grease a large bowl and place the dough ball inside. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place while you work on the jelly, at least 15 minutes.

To make the jelly, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a small sauce pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and then cook over high heat, mashing the strawberries as they cook down until the jelly is thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before mixing with the cream.

To fry the doughnuts, line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough to a ½ -inch thickness. Using doughnut or cookie cutters, cut out 1½ -inch-diameter rounds. Arrange the doughnuts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch between doughnuts. Cover the doughnuts loosely with plastic wrap while the oil heats.

In a heavy-bottomed large pot or deep fryer, heat at least 2 inches of oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, use a slotted metal spoon or spatula to carefully place the doughnuts in the hot oil. Fry, flipping once, until light golden brown,1 to 2 minutes per side. When done, transfer to a wire rack to cool. Make sure to return the oil to 350 degrees F. between batches. Let the doughnuts cool completely before filling.

To make the cream, add the heavy whipping cream to a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add the cold jelly and gently fold it into the cream to create swirls.

Spoon the jelly and cream into a pastry bag fitted with a tip or just use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off. Pierce the base of each cooled doughnut with piping tube and pipe a little filling into each doughnut. Generously sprinkle each doughnut with lilac sugar.

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The Art of Rehabilitating Snowbirds Chapter 16

𓅪 After not hearing from Roy or Jason for five years, you suddenly find yourself taking in extra income as a babysitter for their child.

𓅪 Rated: M | 3.3k includes: making up, karaoke, Damian appreciation

fem!Reader x Jason Todd x Roy Harper [masterlist]

Chapter 16: It's Gonna Be Me | ao3 - wattpad

THEN

Your apartment was cold and lonely compared to the warm bustle you'd become accustomed to at Wayne Manor, but you had a point to prove.

Jason had texted you once, while Roy had taken to blowing up your phone in the days following. By the time Monday came around, you were shocked to find the redhead at your locker before Tim had even gotten there. 

You raised a questioning brow at his uncharacteristic timeliness to school, then covered his face by opening your locker. “What do you want?”

“Good morning to you, too,” Roy joked. His hair flopped back into view around your locker door. “Jason made scones as an apology for being a huge dick.”

You heard a paper bag ruffle from behind you, but you focused on grabbing your books for the first half of the day. When you shut the door and he was still there, wriggling the bag in your face, you saw no better option than to grab them from his hand and chuck it into the trashcan on the other side of the hall.

The sound was a lot louder than you expected, but you went with it anyway.

His mouth dropped.

Yeah, you weren’t crawling back this time.

Damian showed up and overtook Roy’s steps as he fell in step beside you, pushing him behind the two of you in the process. You’ve never had friends, so you’d never given anyone the cold shoulder. However, the way you and Damian were chittering along like Roy wasn’t even there was definitely cold.

Like Mr. Freeze cold.

Your heart ached, knowing if you chanced a look over your shoulder, Roy would have his signature puppy pout that would make you want to forget everything and forgive him, so you forced your eyes ahead. Eventually, the trailing presence left and you and Damian made it to class minutes before the warning bell ever rang.

“You’re more tolerable than usual,” Damian commented.

You were faced toward the window with the end of your paintbrush tapping against your pencil outline. 

“Less distracted, I guess,” you responded, turning from the window to wet your brush.

Damian hummed, “The manor has been quiet.”

“I’m not a loud person.” You doubted your absence would be that noticeable in a house filled with that many kids.

“Your presence demands attention, then,” Damian restated. “You will come over tonight for a sleepover.” It wasn’t even a question, rather a demand. How could you refuse?

Oh, right.

Roy’s annoying ass you could deal with, but Jason? Anyone with eyes could see you were two opposing forces. Nothing was ever easy with him. You gulped at the idea of running into him again so soon.

Damian called your name.

“Huh?” His face scrunched up in concern. “Oh, sleepover. Yeah,” you trailed off, swirling your brush in the pigment, “I think I can come over.”

You didn’t bother to look over at the confused look that was undoubtedly on his face and were grateful when class started to cut off further questioning.

•

Damian didn’t question your fleeting nature in the manor when you insisted on staying in his room sketching Titus. Eventually, he got tired and begged to be let out.

Dinner ultimately went smoothly, with both Dick and Babs in attendance and Tim joining a few minutes in. 

It was dessert that was messy.

You should’ve known something was off when Alfred asked for your help on the whipped cream. You should’ve known he was the scheming old man everyone claimed him to be. 

Alfred left you to whisk the heavy cream and powdered sugar when Jason’s skunk stripe made a sudden appearance. 

You froze.

“Hey,” your name spilled nonchalantly from his mouth. You continued whisking. If Jason wanted to talk, he could talk. “You doing karaoke tonight?”

Out of all the things you expected to come out of his mouth, that definitely wasn’t one of them.

“What?” you asked impatiently.

You didn’t miss the smirk that trickled onto his scarred cheeks. “Karaoke?”

You sighed.

He made his way behind you, coming up beside you while still allowing a decent amount of space between you.

Chatter from the other room carried over to the kitchen as Dick rambled on about some ski trip in the Alps. The clock in the kitchen ticked every second and the whisk beat against the metallic bowl in your hand.

“Did you like the scones?” You didn’t rise to his bait. The heavy cream was still far too soupy to be used, so you quickened your pace. The faster you could get this over with, the better. Metal crashed against metal, Dick’s voice rang out and the clock chimed out eight times. “I’m sorry.”

It was quiet.

You set the whisk down on the counter with a gentle clang but refused to face him.

“You already said that,” you point out.

Damian called what you were fixated on- the tile between the wall and the cabinets- a backsplash. You’d never been so interested in the pearlescent tile that graced the space, but it’s all you could focus on at the moment. If it weren’t for that stupid fucking tile, you’d be seconds away from walking straight out the front door again.

“Jay babe, yooo -oh,” Roy’s boisterous voice cut through the lull in the dining room, calling out jokingly to Jason only to abruptly cut himself off at the sight of your back. “Hey,” your name is added on like a second thought.

Your fight or flight kicked in and your spine straightened in your indecision.

With both of them present, it was now or never.

Your eyes tore from the backsplash to finally confront them, “I don’t care if you guys think I’m a bitch for acting how I did. I’m tired of being strung along,” you choked, rephrasing quickly. “As a friend, you know? You can’t just decide when you want to associate with me and when you don’t like I’m some toy. I’m not scared to be alone.” 

It was a thinly veiled threat and they knew it.

It was a lie and you knew it.

Roy stepped closer to you, testing the murky waters that separated you. His eyes searched yours for any hesitation, but your resolve quickly crumbled until he found none. “You don’t have to be alone again. At least not because of our dumbasses. I’m sorry,” he looked at Jason. “We’re sorry. You’re right.”

You let your stern look drop and look between the two of them. “Okay,” you conceded.

They’d apologized and you’d forgiven them, but things still felt off. You could partially feel the walls you’d steadily been chipping away at fully fortify around them once again, taunting you in their wake.

“Don’t take it the wrong way. We’re not used to letting people in,” Jason said. “There are some things you need to trust. Please just trust that it has to be like this.” 

The apology you could accept. Them going right back into keeping shit from you? Not so much. Regardless, you felt the need to keep the peace.

“Okay.” 

Dessert went off without a hitch, you mainly sticking to Damian’s side, talking about his latest shopping spree for Titus. You didn’t miss how their eyes followed every touch you left on Damian from across the table.

•

It’s not like you were exactly quiet or anything, but in large groups like this, you tended to hover in the shadows as an observer. Considering the last person you expected to get up and sing was Damian, you doubted you could get him up there for a duet, but damn, did you want to sing at least one song.

After watching Barbara kill at Macklemore, Tim dominate a song in perfect Japanese, then Dick downright murdering "Holding Out for a Hero," you were itching to get up there. Roy’s rendition of "Gold Digger" was nothing compared to his duet with Jason to “Colt 45.” 

Yes, you were still hesitant around them, but you couldn’t suppress your smile at their performance. Jason’s head nods to the beat, coupled with Roy’s obnoxious hand gestures to the lyrics, left even Damian cackling like an idiot. 

You couldn’t help but notice you hadn’t seen Stephanie around in forever and, even though you’d originally gotten off on the wrong foot, you were definitely missing her sass. Karaoke definitely seemed up her alley, so you wondered why she couldn't come.

Weird.

After Dick stole the mic for the fifteenth time of the night, he tried to wrestle it from Barbara’s grip when she snatched it away. Dick and Bab’s game of tug-of-war continued onto the makeshift stage, which forced Jason and Roy to evacuate the vicinity. 

It was weird because you swore you saw Jason and Roy hesitate about where to go as they left the stage. For once, you felt like you could read them and, for once, it seemed like they hadn’t noticed your edge above them. 

With all the couches being free and the one you were sitting on more than half occupied by Damian and yourself, you’re surprised when Roy’s feet gained confidence and headed in your direction. Jason followed skeptically behind him. He obviously didn’t want to push anything and ruin the progress you’d all made in the kitchen, but you showed no hostility. 

Honestly, you were tired of being at war with them. One weekend had been more than enough time apart, as much as you didn’t want to admit it. 

Roy fell into the seat next to you on the couch, nearly hitting you in the process. His added weight sent you falling into his side, causing his hands to go up in surrender. You quickly shuffled away to put more room between the two of you, but no matter how far you scooted, you were still tilting toward him. 

“We’re good. Right?” Roy tilted his head at you like a confused puppy. 

Jason stayed off to the side, pretending to watch Dick sing another rock ballad. In reality, you knew he was paying attention to your every word.

“Keep asking and my answer just might change,” Damian snickered at your response from beside you. 

“No, I just mean, like, we settled everything?” His head tilted more, a feat you didn’t think possible. “‘Cuz I can’t lie, princess, not talking to you’s been killing us.”

You nodded lightly. “Yeah, we’re good.”

It definitely felt nice to hear that the break had also impacted them. 

“Good.”

“I’m not playing that game with you,” you snorted. “So, since we’re all good, now I get to ask why you were shirtless.”

“Roy’s a whore.” Damian rolled his eyes. “Don’t waste a question on something as obvious as that.”

“Least take me out on a date before calling me those dirty names, darlin’.” 

Damian’s nose scrunched in disgust, electing to physically remove himself from the conversation to sabotage the sound system instead.

“Thanks for ditching me,” you called after his retreating form but were met with his middle finger. “So?” You looked back at Roy.

“Still thinking about me shirtless, beautiful?”

“My age still not an issue for tonight?” The redhead sputtered at your retort while Jason at least had the decency to look amused. 

“Whatever.” He bumped into you jokingly. “You singin’ or what?”

Damian was wrestling Dick while Babs filmed the whole thing and the mic had rolled onto the ground in front of you. 

“Well, there is one song I know.”

You stood up, picking up the microphone in the process and Dick and Babs immediately backed off. Damian scoffed at you but moved, too, nonetheless. You turned around and shook your head at their snickers and Dick’s wolf whistles. Hiding your smile, you waited anxiously for Dick to hit the lights and for Babs to start the song. 

Your eyes avoided everyone in the room as the opening died down and Justin Timberlake’s voice kicked in. The choreography you hadn’t realized you’d memorized came easily after. Dick, who Barbara had wrestled to the couch to prevent him from hijacking another performance, still managed to wriggle free to join your moves in unison just as the second chorus hit. 

The room got so loud when Alfred walked in on you and Dick doing the robot, leaving everyone else collectively to lose their shit. The older man merely closed the door, shaking his head before retreating back downstairs and letting Bruce know karaoke night was a success. 

What Alfred didn’t know (and what Dick would never admit while he was still in police academy) was that everyone was decently tipsy off the natties Roy had lugged in. 

The final chorus kicked in and by that point, everyone but Jason and Damian were on their feet, following along with Dick's and your choreography. By the time the song ended, you were all in a howling, panting heap on the floor.

Roy’s sweaty shirt was flung onto Dick’s disgusted face as he flopped back down next to you on the floor. 

“What is with you and this shirtless thing you’ve got going on?”

“Wouldn’t you like to know?”

“Yes,” you shifted your head to face him, flashing him a tipsy grin, “that’s why I keep asking, weirdo.”

“Yeah, I bet you do,” he teased, flicking his cap further down over his eyes, casting them into a shade of darkness. 

“Roy, what?” you snorted, raising your arm and letting it fall on his stomach. He rolled over on top of you in retaliation until his weight forced you to tap. He removed himself easily and your breathing finally regulated. 

Off to the side, you heard Damian call for you.

Roy pouted, “You leavin’ me all alone with Jay?”

“I’m sure you’ll survive," you said, paying him no mind. After all, you knew Roy was completely exaggerating his resistance. Damian reached his hand down toward you and hauled you upward. “Besides, I’ll see you guys tomorrow, anyway. I’m spending the night with Damian.”

Roy looked over at Jason and made grabby hands, only to be met by Jason’s middle finger. You sighed and reached your hand down to help him up. 

“Oh, princess. You sure know how to treat a gent.” Roy waggled his eyebrows at you obnoxiously. You were tempted to drop him right then and there, but the kind part in your heart won out, so you elected to pull him to his feet instead. 

Jason waited for the two of you with Damian at the door. 

“You sure you don’t want to go out with us?” Jason asked. He was leaning casually against the frame. You had to physically stop yourself from rolling your eyes at his angsty-ass behavior. 

You looked at Damian, who’d yet to take his eyes off you since your karaoke number. “Uh, where to?” you questioned.

“Just walking around downtown and shit.”

Damian’s eyes flickered with what you were beginning to think was jealousy. The last thing you wanted to do was upset him when he was the reason you were even here to forgive them in the first place.

“I’ll probably just stick around here with Dami,” you said, following behind as they made to leave. At the nickname, everyone's steps faltered except your own. “What?”

Ever since the argument, even though all was forgiven, you still viewed them differently and they obviously viewed you differently. Whether it was sexual and out of reach or platonic and all in your head, you didn’t know. What you did know was that Damian had always been there for you. 

You parted ways with Jason and Roy. Damian absolutely preened when you walked into his room with him instead of leaving with them.

You rolled your eyes; boys were so annoying. You knew you'd made the right choice, though.   

His hand rested against the small of your back as he led you to his balcony. 

“This is probably one of the only places in the city where you can actually see the stars,” he admitted as he nodded his head toward the sky. Your eyes followed his line of sight. The inky blackness radiated flecks of white stars as if they’d been splattered across its expanse like paint on a canvas. “There’s Ursa Major,” your eyes trailed to the end of his finger, “right next to Cassiopeia.” 

“I always loved that myth,” you sighed dreamily, thinking back to when you’d hoarded all the mythology books you could find with Bart at your last school. While you never really talked, he was always in the library for some reason, so it made sense why your paths always seemed to cross. 

Silence with you and Damian was never awkward, especially now with all the twinkling night sky to keep you entertained.

“You performed wonderfully,” he said out of nowhere.

His room overlooked the rose garden where you’d been just a few months prior. You thought back to the shaky ground you’d found yourself on with Jason in the library after he’d denounced the garden situation. From where you were standing, you could look down and see the very fountain that you’d wrestled in. You were quite literally above the situation.

You couldn’t tell if he was being facetious or not. “Shut up.”

“I’m serious,” he insisted. Damian was facing the gardens with both hands on the railing, but his eyes were on as if he thought you might disappear at any moment. “You make everything so beautiful.”

You couldn’t help the shock that caused your mouth to fall open. “Damian.”

He turned to face you now. “You make the simplest of things seem so magical. From the way you hold your paintbrush to the way you tuck your hair behind your ear when you’re anxious.” You hadn’t even realized you’d done that yourself. “The way your eyes glisten when you know an answer in class. It all goes back to the way you put yourself out there, not caring what anyone thinks of you,” he exhaled as if it physically pained him to get this off his chest. “You’re entirely beautiful.”

“Damian,” you said again, not quite believing what you were hearing. No one had ever written you poetry, let alone spoken such niceties to you, but Damian's words felt like a poem. Your insides felt completely warm.

“I adore you.” At this, he took your hands in his, searching your eyes for an answer you didn’t know if you had. 

Everything with Jason and Roy was so muddled and entirely a daydream if you were being honest. Damian was within reach. He was kind, always there for you. He understood your sass and offered it back tenfold. 

He was perfect.

Your stomach clenched and your eyebrows drew together in confusion.

If he was perfect, why were you so hesitant?

“You mean so much to me, Dami.”

While you’d kissed him before, this felt like your actual first kiss.

No emotional turmoil, no traumatic event. No screaming, no blood, just the crickets, wind and stars to keep you company. 

The rose gardens shrunk from view as your face slowly inched toward Damian’s. His hands slid along the railing until his right hand brushed against your left. He allowed his pinky to graze along your own before his smaller hand tried to cover yours.

It’d been months since you’d last done anything beyond the intention of friendly, but you weren’t dumb. You knew where this was heading.

His lips were perfectly smooth as they made chaste pressure against your own. His cheek came to rest against your warm one, causing you to tilt your head to meet his own until you were able to look up and meet his eyes.

You realized in amusement that he was waiting for you to make the next move. You nudged his head with your forehead until it tilted upward, allowing you to fully capture his lips with your own.

He removed his other hand from the railing to cup your cheek. Meanwhile, yours both moved to his chest to deepen the kiss. 

When you broke apart, you couldn’t help the yawn that escaped you.

“Sorry,” you apologized with a wince. You hadn’t been getting any sleep on your shitty mattress at home and the prospect of sleeping on Damian’s cloud had you excited in the sleepiest way possible.

Damian dismissed the action as he grabbed your hand, placing a delicate peck on top of it. Without having to say anything, he opened the door for you and stripped down to his boxers with a self-conscious second glance before hopping into his bed. 

He looked at you expectantly. 

You stripped into a baggy crop top and the shorts he'd kept since the last sleepover before joining him. When Damian attempted to flip your position so he could be the big spoon, you just tightened your grip around his midsection until he gave in, snuggling against your front with a slight huff.

Though your tired eyes wailed for you to succumb to sleep, one question rang out in your head, preventing it.

Why had you kissed him? 

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