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sainte-melasse · 2 months ago
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Working on a new doll dress since I haven’t made anything for Léopoldine in a while.
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fallstaticexit · 24 days ago
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Prev / Next (Intermission) / Beginning
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Nancy Narrates: [Before I knew it, Vanessa began to carve out a space in my life. It was such a comforting, familiar feeling, as if the space for her was already there. All she had to do was fill the void she had left behind]
Malcolm: Hey Auntie V, are you coming to our Christmas Eve party?
Jonathan: Yeah! You should come! We have all the good desserts and daddy let’s us open one gift each too.
Malcolm: Well, I open two when everyone goes to bed!
Vanessa: Sounds like a bitchin’ good time. I’m in.
Nancy Narrates: [I was beginning to feel there weren’t enough hours in the day to spend alone together. There wasn’t enough time to learn all the ways she’s changed, all those intimate little details I craved to know. Apart of me still feared she would leave me again. Maybe that’s why I craved more of her]
Nancy: I want to build you a home right here, in Brindleton Bay. I’d like you to be close to me- to the boys. They’ve taken a liking to you.
Vanessa: [smiles] Oh, just the boys, huh?
Nancy: [blushes] I could start right away. I can even make sure you have a little reading nook. Do you still like to read?
Vanessa: I do. I’ll need a big ass closet for my heels alone.
Nancy: Anything you like.
Jonathan: Mom! Auntie V! Are you watching? Mom!
Nancy: Yes, I’m watching!
Vanessa: A large kitchen with a window view of the ocean.
Nancy: A spacious backyard, for a garden.
Vanessa: A big, deep bathtub to soak in, with a view of the bedroom, of the bed.
Vanessa: You could visit me. Come and go as you please.
Nancy: Well. I’m sure you’d have...suitors there. Women...
Vanessa: In the house you built for me? You better be the only woman I see there.
Bob: [chuckles] Those two, am I right? Some things never change.
Geoffrey: Yeah. It’s like stepping into a time machine. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her that close to anyone before. She’s been happier lately.
Bob: Like I’ve said, female friendships are intense. Hey, you uh, ever talked to her about what you told me?
Geoffrey: I never really had the time. She’s always off somewhere with Vanessa, or Vanessa is always there. Maybe it’s not worth mentioning.. it’s not like I ever saw it again.
Bob: It get it, it’s a tough conversation. Just don’t let it sit and rot, you know?
Geoffrey: Right..
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[collective chatter]
[collective chatter]
Nancy Narrates: [I hate that it bothered me; the thought of her with other women. She’s single. She’s beautiful. Of course she has. I’m sure she will continue to]
Nancy Narrates: [Why does it matter anyway? We are just friends, after all]
Eliza: [chuckles] Why are you out of breath?
Geoffrey: I’ve been chasing after the boys all night. The photographer is here to get a family photo for the Foundation’s newsletter. Haven’t seen Nancy either.
Bob: 100 bucks she’s wherever Vanessa’s at.
Geoffrey: Yeah, I figured as much. Haven’t seen Vanessa either.
Bob: Probably wherever Nancy’s at [laughs].
Eliza: Bobby, please. Ignore him Geoffrey, it’s the eggnog. I’m pretty sure I saw Nancy go into the barroom.
Vanessa: [tsks softly] You’re not hiding from me, are you?
Nancy: No, of course not.
Nancy: Sipping champagne wasn’t hard enough. I guess I wanted to think about something else other than the other questions I want to ask you.
Vanessa: Hmm, I thought I answered them all. Like what?
Nancy: What do you do for work that makes you travel so often? You still haven’t told me.
Vanessa: It’s nothing to rave about, really. Boring stuff. Besides, is that what you really want to know?
Nancy: What’s in that little box you’re holding? I was hoping our no gift rule had no expiration date.
Vanessa: I never got a chance to get you gift back then, so you owe me this. Besides, you’ll like this one.
Nancy: [laughs] A brooch? You actually got me a brooch?
Vanessa: [giggles] What? It was ‘really, really expensive’.
Nancy: This is the world’s longest joke, you know that?
Vanessa: If there’s one thing I’ll do, it’s commit to the bit. Now stop wiggling or I’ll poke you. Do you like it?
Nancy: I love it. Thank you.
Vanessa: It looks good on you. I had it custom made, just for you.
Vanessa: Emeralds, like the color of your eyes.
Nancy: [inhales sharply]
Nancy: Have you been with other women?
Vanessa: A few. Have you?
Nancy: O-of course not..
Vanessa: [hums thoughtfully]
Vanessa: Don’t be mad at me for saying but, I’ve thought of you when I was with them. I guess I do have a thing for blondes.
Nancy: [trembles]
Vanessa: Hey. Today’s our anniversary. Our first kiss? It happened on Christmas Eve. Do you remember?
Nancy: ...Yes. Yes, I remember.
Vanessa: [sighs softly]
[both panting heavily]
[door creaks open]
Nancy: [voice cracks] Y-yes?
Geoffrey: The photographer is here.
Nancy: [clears throat] Right.
[silence]
Vanessa: I should get going.
Nancy: What? No, you don’t have to spend the holiday alone.
Vanessa: I’ll be alright. Besides, what’s another year?
Nancy: [murmurs] I can come with you. I can grab my purse and-
Vanessa: [smirks] It’s fine, Nancy. Enjoy your party. Enjoy your family. There’s always tomorrow. I promise.
Geoffrey: It’s uh, it’s nice having Vanessa around, isn’t it?
Nancy: [smiles weakly] Yes. Yes, it is. Would you like a drink? I think I’ll need two before dealing with the press.
Geoffrey: Sure. Yeah. A drink is nice.
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starrynights-sunnyskies · 1 month ago
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as the flowers bloom, my heart does too ⋆*·゚misa x putellas!femreader, social media au, (16/-)
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when your relationship ends and all you want to do is hide and cry, flowers suddenly start to appear on your doorstep.
or; misa hating to see a pretty girl cry and suffer and going out of her way to cheer her up while staying anonymous
fic: see my masterlist
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tagged: marisabel_rguez 2,498 likes yourusername: a 'photo of us around my neck' type of love 🌹
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sofie.svava babes!!!
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bff2 you two 😍
marisabel_rguez T'estimo 😘
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21,014 likes marisabel_rguez: About last week 😌
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username1 aaaah the flowers are still a thing liked by yourusername
albap9 goals
alexiaputellas 😎✌️
bff1 that first pic whew 🔥 ↳ yourusername BACK OFF ↳ bff1 ✋😲🤚
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Misa added bff1, bff2, bff3, alexia, alba, olga 
Misa: Hey everyone. I added you to this groupchat because I’m planning on doing something special for Y/N during our vacation, and since you’re all important people in her life and most of you will be there too, I’d love for you to be a part of it. Of course, please keep this a secret. 😊
bff2: …..Define 'something special'? 👀
bff3: Does this mean...
Alexia: Are you finally going to do it?
bff1: I can’t keep a secret from her for the life of me so please fill me in on the day of, please and thanks 😭😩
Misa: Yeah, I’m going to propose to her 😊
Misa changed the group’s name to ‘Operation wed the girl 💍’
bff1: omg omg omg eeek 😬😧
bff1 left the groupchat
Misa: Um, okay? 😅
Alexia: Why did she leave??
bff2: Don't mind her, she always has to be weird
bff3: Probably for the best if you don’t want your proposal accidentally spoiled. Those two have no privacy and always use each other’s phones so it’s safer this way if you want to keep it a surprise.
Misa: Okay!
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bff1: alba alba alba alba alba
bff1: omg did you see the chat? what do we do
alba: definitely don’t act suspicious, which you just failed. the girls saved your ass.
bff1: we can’t just tell her to blow it off can we?
alba: we can’t and we shouldn't and we won’t. i knew this was coming, since misa asked mami, ale and i our blessings a while ago, but now i'm panicking too
bff1: should we tell y/n?
alba: are you INSANE?!?!?!
bff1: then what should we do?
alba: just see how it’ll play out. but let’s keep this to ourselves for now.
alba: wait- im guessing the other girls know too?
bff1: duh
alba: okay. we say nothing and use the chat to spy on misa’s plan for now and to make sure everything will go smoothly 🧐
bff1: but misa wants us there so she's not going to propose when they go to italy with just the two of them. this is going to go so wrong
alba: hey no shut up
bff1: so what now? we can't just wish for a miracle like the world ending or them being too sick to even go on vacation. obv that won't happen but oh god what do we do
alba: ew why would you say that. don't jinx it
alba: just gimme some time to think.
bff1: aye aye babe
bff1: oh wow 👀
alba: what?
bff1: you didn't cuss me out for calling you babe
alba: 🙄
bff1: we're a good team aren't we? 😌
alba: 🙄🙄
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username1: omg we met y/n out on the streets in madrid
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username2 i love how the fandom has made her just as popular as any futbolista by now 😝 ↳ username3 I mean, she IS a Putellas... so she's popular by association lmao
username4 Was Misa with her?? ↳ username1 no misa is on national camp. she was alone.
username5 i saw her a few months ago in the coffee shop misa and her frequent but she has major resting bitch face so i was way too shy to approach lol ↳ username1 ahahaha she does! but she immediately broke out of it when we approached her ↳ username8 Resting bitch face is a Putellas thing 😂
username6 What did you say to her?? I would be way too awkward for this! ↳ username1 that we love her and love seeing her relationship with misa online. she said it was a little scary to be open about their relationship with misa and alexia being in the public eye but was happy they did it because she'd rather celebrate her love than hide. my friend jokingly said that misa has to hurry up with putting a ring on it and she got so flustered. she tried to facetime alexia for us but alexia declined her call after like two rings so we had a laugh about that. she didn't want to call misa bc she said misa wasn't available at that time but that she's going to call her tonight and tell her we said hi. ↳ username5 she seems so sweet 🥺
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689 likes bff1: omg i'm finally part of the famous team vacations!
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albap9 probably your first and last time ✌️
yourusername yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay ☺️ ↳ bff2 Yay to the trip making it out of the groupchat! ↳ claudiaapina And yay for making it work to get such a big group together 😅
alexiaputellas 🤩
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bff2 sun sea and ibiza ☀️
bff1 good girls go to heaven, bad girls go to ibiza
marisabel_rguez 😍
ingridengen Enjoy!!! 💞
patri8guijarro It's a good time ✌️
begovargas Paella paella paella 😍😋
leilaouahabi One of the best Ibiza trips so far ❤️
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2,819 likes yourusername: baby toniiiiight, the dj's got us falling in love again 💌
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claudiaapina omg how are you up and posting already? i just woke up with a massive headache ↳ yourusername i have a killer immune system 🙋‍♀️
bff1 last night was wiiiiild ↳ bff2 And it was proof that we're definitely not in college anymore. One night and I'm floored. I feel so old 😭
marisabel_rguez Best DJ on the island 🤣 ↳ albap9 until she hit the wrong button and the music stopped ahahahaha 5 likes ↳ alexiaputellas I'm so glad we left early, the secondhand embarrassment would've killed me. ↳ salmaparalluelo damn I would've paid to see that 😭
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31,399 likes marisabel_rguez: Having a good time ☀️😎
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albaps9 last time we were all there you were crushing HARD on y/n and look at you two now 😭 ↳ marisabel_rguez I wasn't that obvious ↳ albaps9 yah you were, i was onto you since the start ↳ alexiaputellas Oh, how times have changed since then 😉 ↳ yourusername thank god they have 😘
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Groupchat: Operation wed the girl 💍
Misa: [attached photo] She has no clue 🤪
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Olga: next time we see her she'll be a wife-to-be 😢
Alexia: Text us when you're coming this way! They're almost done setting things up over here. And good luck! 😘
bff3: She's going to freak out omg
Alexia: Everything okay?
Alexia: Why is it taking so long?
bff2: Are we still on?
Olga: I can't believe I'm even asking this and I don't think she did, but did she say no????
Misa: Thanks for the help but it's not going to happen tonight, guys.
Alexia: Wait, what?!?
bff3: WHY
Misa: [attached photo]
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Misa: I'll call later to update. They're still doing tests but she has severe stomach aches and feels extremely nauseous. She says that everything is spinning, too.
Alba: what the fuck happened???
Misa: She didn't feel well and went to the restroom but didn't come back. I went to check up and she was really out of it and had to throw up. I didn't know what to do so I brought her to the hospital.
Alexia: What hospital?? We'll come.
Misa: We can't have visitors. Not that I don't appreciate it, but I don't think Y/N wants a room full of people right now either. I've got her, don't worry, Ale.
Alexia: I know you do. Thanks ❤️ But do you need us? Or do you need us to do anything?
Misa: Not right now, but maybe later depending on what happens next.
bff2: Shit, is it food poisoning?
Misa: Could be. They're checking to make sure it isn't appendicitis or anything else. Then they'll decide if they'll hook her up to an IV or get her ready for surgery or put her on pain killers or other meds.
Olga: I'm so sorry, Misa. You planned everything for weeks.
Misa: I don't care about that. At all. She scared the living shit out of me. As long as she's feeling okay again. That's all that matters.
bff3: Keep us updated, please. Give her a hug from us and take good care of her and yourself.
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yourusername Time to make up for all the time we lost when I got sick last month 😭
marisabel_rguez It's much needed. We're going to have a great time 😘
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patri8guijarro you two so deserved this trip after last time! 😘
marisabel_rguez ❤️
alexiaputellas Enjoy!!
bff3 ❤️
albap9 lil sis! 💞
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alba i see no ring yet on any of those photos
bff2 HAS IT HAPPENED?
alexia Stop keeping us in agony!!
olga i love how we've all collectively agreed it's going to happen during this vacation
misa When the time is right, it will! Don't worry, you'll all be the first to know 😊
alexia Speaking of, should we add mama to this chat? She did help with the proposal last time and I know she's just as excitedly waiting in anticipation now that she knows it's happening.
bff3 Don't think poor Eli will appreciate having to catch up on hundreds of messages after work 😂
misa I'll add her once it's time 😉
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albap9 she looks so happy 🥺
alexiaputellas Y/N 😢😊
bff2 Oh my GOD, I think it happened. There's a glow to her. ↳ bff1 😱 ↳ alexiaputellas 😯 ↳ bff3 😯😱 ↳ albap9 😱😱😱😱 ↳ username1 what happened
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alba: when is it fucking happening i'm going insane!!!
bff1: fr ive been expecting a text or post breaking the news for the past week now
alba: it would be so in character for them to already be engaged for weeks and be giggling about it and having us in the dark again like they did last time with their relationship 🤣😭
bff1: i don't think a hospital room is romantic, but i wouldn't put it past them for still getting engaged there 😂😂😂
bff1 but i'd actually kill her this time if that's true
alba: hey?! that honour should go to me. you were one of the first to know BEFORE they were even together, mind you. you don't get to complain.
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alexiaputellas: You're going home? Did you propose?? seen
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albaquerque 🌼: so??????? bff1: AND? you: ? albaquerque 🌼: DID YOU DO IT? you: do what? albaquerque 🌼: omg you're fucking with us. i hate you. bff1: TELL US. PUH-LEASE read
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Misa created a groupchat.
Misa added You, Eli, Alba, Alexia and 25+ others
You: [sent photo]
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Misa: We said yes!!
You: 😊😊😊
bff1: FOjoagwhoElgHIOWLHGWOhl YIPPEEEEE
Alexia: Wait- WE? Y/N!
Alexia: ENHORABONA! FELICIDADES!
Olga: I'M SEEING TWO RINGS!!! OMG!! 😍
bff2: CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO!!!! 😘💞💞💞
bff3: Finally!!!! Congratulations my loves!!
Alba: Phew! Fucking finally!! You two so so so deserve this, congratulations 😘
Eli: Y/N!!!! How exciting, my little girl!! And Misa, congratulations too, honey!!! Such a beautiful couple. I'm wishing you a lifetime of happiness together. Come over soon, I want to hug you two and hear all about it.
Alexia: Wait, so who knew about Y/N also proposing?
bff2: 🙋‍♀️
bff3: 🙋‍♀️
Alba: 🙋‍♀️
bff1: 🙋‍♀️
Alexia: You little shits!!! Why am I always being kept out of the loop! 😱😂
Alba: because misa had already claimed you!!!!
bff1: you know, i'm actually really proud for keeping this secret for so long 😎
Eli: I knew, too 🤪
Alexia: Mami!!! 😱
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a/n: a long update for the long wait. hope you liked it. much love x
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f1byjessie · 11 months ago
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HE LIKES MY AMERICAN SMILE ━━ OP81.
love is a wild ride, and logan sargeant's sister is about to find this out the hard way.
( oscar piastri x sargeant!reader )
━━ part three.
“Are you sure this is gonna work?” You look down at the post. The photos, carefully taken a few nights ago while getting ready for a dinner gala you’d been brought along to as Sophia’s plus one, are pretty. She and you had scrolled and sorted and scrolled and sorted some more trying to pick the perfect ones, and then you’d written and rewritten the caption more times than you could count before finally settling on something vague but faintly implicit.
You study it for a moment longer, then look back up to your friend.
She smirks. “Trust me. It'll work. I got an ex-boyfriend to come crawling back begging for another chance by making him think I was already moving on.”
“It just seems… mean,” you murmur, frowning. You want Oscar to like you— you want it a lot— but you're not sure if this is the way you want to go about it. “Isn’t this just manipulating him?”
Sophia sighs and falls back onto the bed beside you. She gives you a look, gestures down to your phone, and then curls around your shoulder so she can peer down at the screen. “It’s not a soft launch. There’s no guy. The caption doesn’t mention anyone. If he gets the impression that you’re with someone else, then that’s on him.”
You trust her, of course, but this is Oscar. You’ve known him for years. He’s your brother’s best friend, and for the longest time, he was the closest thing you had to a best friend too. As twins, anything Logan did you tended to do with him— soccer, swimming, biking. You even had shared birthday parties growing up. Karting was the first real thing he’d done on his own, but even then you’d always been close by, and that meant you’d always been close by to Oscar too.
Like she can sense your continued hesitation, Sophia speaks up again. “If you post that, and he doesn’t react, then that’s that. You don’t have to do it again.”
“I just— I don’t know.” You worry your lip between your teeth. “I just don’t think it’s the type of thing that he’d go for. He’s, you know, polite like that, I guess? If he thought I was taken, or moving on, or something, then he’d respect that and wouldn’t bother me.”
The silence hangs in the room. She’s still leaning against you, one hand rubbing your shoulder comfortingly and the other hugging you into her. When you stand, she lets you go easily, watching as you begin to pace the length of your bedroom, phone clenched tightly in your hands.
When you finally come to a halt in the corner farthest from the bed, you turn and meet her gaze shyly, “What if he stops ‘maybe’ having feelings for me because he thinks I'm taken? Or, what if he thinks I’m not interested and so he doesn’t ever bring it up?”
“Then you take one for the team and you tell him,” she shrugs. “Woman up and admit that the entire time you were out in that fancy dress of yours with those roses, you’d wished it was him who had gotten them for you and you’d wanted it to be him you were getting dressed up for.”
You look back down to your phone.
You’ve never done this before— boys, at least. The chase. Europe hadn’t been a very easy place to live— not with a schedule that made keeping friends virtually impossible, let alone a boyfriend. When you moved back to the United States, you were focused more on your career, prioritizing yourself over anything else.
You’d been single for so long that you hadn’t been in any hurry to change things, but now the lack of experience is making you nervous. Apart from movies and books and the borderline horror stories Sophia has told you about her own disastrous love life, you don’t know the first thing about dating.
“Y/N, is this about Oscar or something else?”
You look up, still biting at your lip. “What if we break up and I’ve ruined a friendship?”
Sophia raises an eyebrow, “Is he the kind of guy that would throw away a friendship because things didn’t work out?”
“I don’t know! That’s the problem! I wanna say no, that he’d be totally fine and we would be able to pretend like nothing happened and go back to how we were before it all, but I can’t,” you cross the room and lower yourself onto the bed again. “Context matters too. What if it’s a really messy breakup and we can never look at each other the same? What if he does something so unforgivable that it ruins his friendship with my brother? Logan worked hard to make friends and this first season was rough for him. He’s the only American driver on the grid, and they weren’t exactly welcoming. But Oscar was there for him and I would never forgive myself if I did something to ruin that.”
“What could Oscar do that would be so unforgivable it would ruin a friendship?”
You fall back onto the mattress. “I don’t know that either! Realistically he wouldn’t do anything because that’s just who he is— he’s like the nicest most genuinely sweet guy I’ve ever met. But I’m not a fortune teller! I can’t look into the future and know that he won’t get tired of me and go find some other girl, or, I don’t know.”
You can feel tears burning at the back of your eyes and wipe at them harshly.
Sophia notices and lays down beside you, pulling you into her side again. She runs her fingers through your hair and lets you compose yourself a bit more before she speaks up again. When she does, it’s— “You’re so afraid of the worst-case scenario that you aren’t even letting yourself take the chance. Sometimes you just gotta leap before you look and believe that you’ll land on solid ground.”
“I hate when you get philosophical on me,” you murmur, a soft laugh slipping past your lips.
She sits back up and rolls her eyes, but there’s a gentle smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. “Puh-lease. As if you’d ever get anything done without my wizened words of advice.”
You sniffle and wipe the last remnants of tears from your eyes, then sit up with her and look back down at your phone. The unfinished post still stares back up at you.
“What if I just—” you delete the caption for the umpteenth time and let your fingers dance across the screen, “—say this instead?”
Sophia leans over your shoulder, reads the new caption, pauses, and purses her lips. She reads it again, hums, and then breaks out into a grin. An incredulous laugh slips out and she turns to you with shining eyes. “You’re a damn genius! I knew you were worried over nothing. You just gotta stop getting into your head so much.”
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yourusername honey, i’m still free. take a chance on me.
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user WHAT???
user IS THIS A SOFT LAUNCH???
↳ user she’s literally saying she’s still free?? why would she say that if this is a soft launch?? 😭😭
logansargeant should’ve taken me with you 😒
↳ yourusername logie we both know you hate black tie events
user girl idk how you can do it i’d be spilling out of that dress with one wrong turn
user THE ROSES?? THE BABY’S BREATH?? I’M SO NORMAL ABOUT THIS
landonorris slay girl queen boss
↳ yourusername lando… what…
↳ landonorris i’m in my supportive era 😌💅 you should try it sometime
user i NEED to know where that dress is from omg
user oh to be a young rich and beautiful socialite
user not to be delulu but there’s a surprising lack of op81 in these comments 👀
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oscarpiastri it’s summer somewhere right?
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landonorris hm this caption seems familiar 🤨 i wonder what it could be referencing 🤔
user GOOD LUCK IN 2024 OSCAR 🧡🧡🧡
user wishing this were me rn
user i’m too delulu for this rn 😭
↳ user i’m waiting for y/n to show up in these comments
↳ user did they have a fight or smth??? they haven’t commented on each other’s last few posts
user gosh that’s the dream rn
When you answer the unknown number, on your way back to your room with a tub of ice cream and a plan to eat away your disappointment at the failure of Sophia’s plan, the last thing you expect is to hear Lando Norris of all people on the other end. There’s no greeting, no introduction, just an immediate— “Yeah, so, I’m gonna need you to fill me in on the sitch.”
For a brief moment, all you can do is stand there in the hallway with your phone pressed to your ear, wondering if this is real. You’ve had maybe a few brief conversations with Lando throughout your various visits to the paddock across the season, and though he was very nice and polite, and all of your interactions were friendly, you wouldn’t exactly call yourself friends. Certainly not “swap numbers and call one another” type of friends, either. Your most recent socializing has been strictly confined to the comment sections of Instagram posts.
“Hello? Y/N?”
You clear your throat, “Sorry. What?”
“The sitch? Situation? That’s an American slang word, I thought you knew that.” He says it so matter-of-factly. As if that’s the only thing you could be even remotely confused about in this whole interaction.
“No,” you answer, shaking your head as if it’ll somehow straighten out the spinning of your mind. “I know what the word means, Lando. I’m just wondering why you of all people are calling me right now? How’d you even get my number?”
You can hear music and voices on the other end of the line, muffled and distant, and then a door opens and closes and the extra noise is gone. Lando takes a deep breath and sighs, “If you must know, I got it from Alex, who got it from Lily, who got it from you. So, you know, transitive property means technically I got it from you, too.”
“I’m gonna choose to ignore how wrong all of that is,” you mutter, pinching the bridge of your nose as you continue down the hall and eventually slip into your room, shutting the door quietly behind you.
You do recall giving your number to Lily, and the two of you have shared a few messages since the end of the season— mostly typical check-ins and catching up with the happenings of your individual lives. Occasionally she sends you recipes she thinks you’d like, and you do the same. You knew she’d given it to Alex because she’d asked you first if that was okay, and all Alex had sent was a brief well-wishes when Williams had confirmed Logan’s re-signing, accompanied by a short message that Lily was looking forward to seeing you in the paddock again.
Ignoring all of that, however, you focus on the matter at hand. “Why are you calling? Isn’t it crazy late in Monaco right now?”
He hums. “I’m the slightest bit tipsy, but I cannot take it anymore. If I see one more caption with underlying subtext like this is a forbidden romance in a period drama I am going to, quite frankly, lose my mind. I need you to explain to me what in the fuck is going on between you and Oscar.”
You pause, and then you groan. “Oh my God.”
“Yes, ‘oh my God’ indeed. Now please explain.”
You heave a sigh, because you know he isn’t going to drop this, but you also know that if anyone could help you more than Sophia, it’s probably Lando. He’s Oscar’s teammate, and at the very least, if you can’t talk to Logan, you can talk to the only other person who probably knows him just as well.
“It’s a long story,” you mumble, curling up in your bed.
He makes a sound, like a scoff. “Okay? I have plenty of time.”
So you start from the beginning. Between spoonfuls of chocolate ice cream, you detail how it all started because of a message of condolence, how that had led to a rendezvous for drinks, and how that had led even further to him kissing you in the car as he’d dropped you off at your hotel.
He’s silent up until you mention that Oscar hadn’t acknowledged the kiss at all afterward, and then he makes an affronted noise and mutters something under his breath about stupid guys and heads in asses.
You admit that part of it was your own fault, that you hadn’t attempted to communicate either because you’d been afraid of the reaction and potentially the rejection, but that you’d been kicking yourself ever since for missing out on being able to talk face to face about things when you’d had the chance.
It all culminates in you explaining your current situation, and you tell him about your talk with Sophia and then your friend’s self-proclaimed mastermind plan, which had failed spectacularly when Oscar hadn’t even seen the post.
When you’re finished, there’s a moment of silence before he bursts into laughter.
You flush red in embarrassment and hug the tub of ice cream closer to your chest, feeling miserable and ashamed, but also like you deserve it all anyway. The tub isn’t freezing cold anymore, but the chill still seeps in through your shirt faintly, and it’s comforting against the heated blush.
“Sorry,” he says when his cackling has died down to chuckles. “I’m sorry. I’m not laughing at you. I actually do want to help. I genuinely can’t take one more post with a caption that’s all thinly veiled pining.”
You pause, fiddle with your spoon for a moment, and then hesitantly ask— “Do you know if he likes me?”
Lando goes quiet, and then he hums and admits that he doesn’t. “But,” he adds quickly, “just because I don’t have total confirmation doesn’t mean it isn’t basically obvious. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I know Oscar.”
You sigh, “But how are you going to help? You can’t just ask.”
“I don’t need to,” he answers, like you’re crazy for thinking he’d do something like that. “I’ve got a plan.”
Great. You run a hand down your face and try to stay optimistic. Another plan.
━━ tags: @f1-is-lovely-33 @chasing-liberosis @405rry
━━ a/n: a bit more writing heavy this part, and a bit longer because of it, but i'm proud of how it turned out! we're finally getting somewhere, and now we've got lando joining the team. genuinely had so much fun writing him, so i'm excited to feature him in future parts!
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shitswiftiessay · 1 year ago
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so taylor has put out another hit piece against joe (who’s surprised)
after buying winning the TIME person of the year award 2023, and having a gushing puff piece that’s supposed to paint her as this trailblazer for women and feminist icon…
she made sure to dedicate a significant portion of it to talking about her boyfriends. 🙄
so here are the cringeworthy excerpts where she’s talking about her latest victim boyfriend.
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“Football is awesome, it turns out. I’ve been missing out my whole life.”
I love how she single handedly debunked the claim that swifties have been making, that taylor ALWAYS loved football and was a huge eagle fan (just bc she had an eagles shirt). now it’s basically confirmed that this football shit is just taylor’s newest PERSONALITY that she’s gonna wear for a few months, until she gets bored of it, and then she’ll throw travis under the bus and she’ll start siccing her fans against him.
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“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell.”
god, someone bring me a BARF BUCKET please. 🪣 🤮 and since when is it “adorable” for a guy to PUT YOU ON BLAST because you wouldn’t go out with him or take his number?? that’s… very weird. i’m sure she wouldn’t find it “adorable” if she wasn’t interested in the guy. but anyway, i’m pretty sure she just saw an opportunity here and she took it. she can’t handle being single for more than a month, she needed a new man to make people forget about her matty healy era. and she’s LOVING the good press she’s getting for being “America’s royal couple” as her fans are calling them. but does she actually LOVE HIM? that, I remain yet to be convinced about.
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and I love this part. “We would never be psychotic enough to hard-launch a first date.”
yeah, taylor’s not CRAZY you guys, it’s not like she said “I love you” to matty healy on stage back in may before breaking up with him 2 weeks later. nah. it’s not like she immediately bought a house next to her teenage boyfriend connor kennedy who was STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL when she started dating him. nah. that would be CRAZY. PSYCHOTIC even!!
and here comes the part where she starts passive aggressively smearing joe and we all know she’s on a smear campaign against joe now but it’s kind of pathetic that even while winning PERSON OF THE YEAR she has to make it about that.
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so taylor obviously has a lot to say about her new relationship, and how proud they are of each other. but you know what I DON’T hear her saying? “I’m in love” or “I’m happy with him.”
and personally, i think that speaks volumes. if she was truly HAPPY with her new man she wouldn’t be doing all this shit. if you were around when taylor broke up with calvin and then immediately started hard-launching hiddleswift, taking pap photo after pap photo and being extremely “happy” she was and meeting his mom and all that shit…. and if you don’t see the parallels between what she’s doing NOW with travis, you’re either a blind fan or just flat out stupid.
because at least when she started dating joe she actually left her exes alone (at least for a little while), she was like “I forget their names now.” and you can tell she was happy without having to make a big show of it- “nobody’s heard from me for months, I’m doing better than I ever was.”
but now she’s acting like it’s the worst thing ever that she was “locking herself in her house for a lot of years,” and she KNOWS that her fans are going to take that and blame joe for it.
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JUST LOOK at the quotes and replies of this tweet and this tweet to see how those insane fucking swifties are acting over this. EVERYTHING she does now is an incitement against joe and she knows it, it’s deliberate, it’s calculated.
and i guess she’s gotta bury him while she continues hanging out with a sexual abuse apologist so she can look like she has some kind of moral high ground.
also, the way she’s trying to erase the fact that 11 of the 15 songs on reputation were LOVE SONGS about joe, not “a goth-punk moment of female rage at being gaslit by an entire social structure.”
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this woman is just narcissistic and straight up DELUSIONAL at this point. she’s so far up her own ass it’s nauseating. but i really hope that she keeps on talking. because the more she talks, the more people realise what a narcissistic clown she is. 🤡
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revserrayyu · 3 months ago
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Real quick Wardance thoughts [part 2]
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**SPOILERS** for everything happening after the final match. Basically some story stuff and a bunch of goodbyes, but it’s mostly just me loving every second the Yaoqing trio is on screen.
Seeing a younger Jing Yuan is precious, but it was made even better hearing Alejandro’s natural voice during this short scene.
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I know Igor was mentioned at the very start of this event and was sort of a constant, small side story amongst everything else, but his history and reason for entering the Wardance really was unfortunate from what I remember (which isn’t much.) Shame he’s no longer around. I would’ve definitely tried pulling for him if he ever had the chance to be playable.
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While Jarilo-VI is no longer a small, unknown ball of ice floating in space, I was not expecting it to have more visitors so soon. I wonder how the Belobogians reacted to seeing their first foxian. & is it safe to assume that our pilot, who refuses to fly anymore, took the Astral Express here? Because that’s what I’m going to believe. Also, Seele spotted! Huzzah!! (no Serval at all though. I cry. or Clara now that I think about it.)
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More allies, let’s goooo! Dang, imagine how awesome it would be to see Belobog experience other seasons aside from a perpetual winter. Or to have the residents able to travel outside the city’s walls, free from any danger. I adore everyone from Belobog so much and I hope they get the chance to live such fulfilling lives. They deserve it!
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I have not checked the museum for myself yet, but if this photo is actually displayed there now, then that is so cute. And I know I can’t be alone in thinking this, but because of the striking red hair, Igor must be some sort of ancestor to Luka, yeah? It might be a stretch but they even got similar big grins too.
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Alright, enough of my favorite planet and onto my favorite trio. Jiaoqiu sweetie, I treasure those few days so much! I just wish you were spared from all the trauma.
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What a way with words. A poet, even. And yes of course I chose the first option. I feel bad pointing out his little slip up, but I wanted to know his reaction even more.
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Pfft, the fact they let him talk for so long without mentioning he was facing the wrong way.. I’ll admit it is a bit comical.
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Awww honey no! Don’t apologize! If I were them, I’d move myself in front of whatever direction he was facing so he wouldn’t feel bad.
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It’s okay, we don’t blame you! At least he says it’s only his eyes that aren’t of any use instead of himself. That’s thinking positively I guess. I’m sure he’s still quite capable in doing many things, even in a kitchen. I mean, the guy had his eyes closed 90% of the time anyway, so surely he can still cook up a decent meal while blind thanks to muscle memory and his expertise. The other two would gladly assist him as well.
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How much you wanna bet our Jiaoqiu isn’t going to listen to any doctor’s order because he’s a healer and knows his body better than anyone else? Feixiao & Moze are gonna make certain he heals up properly. But maaann, I wish they showed us Feixiao in the crowd during the final match, if only for a split second.
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A perfect trio. One who can’t compete because of rules, another who wouldn’t fight because that’s not his job and the other who shouldn’t, lest he end someone’s life by accident. Pretty fair reasons.
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Moze is an absolute mood. I’m not a big fan of chatting either. Quite ironic, given how much I can ramble on about this game and its characters, isn’t it?
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Her whole “lacking in worries, regrets and rivals” outlook on life is wonder and I love it but NOW our Lacking General has but ONE REGRET! Aaaah.. honestly, I do too. I regret not pulling Jiaoqiu, but IN MY DEFENSE.. Feixiao was right after him and I needed to save big for her. I also didn’t really have a team suitable for our healer to excel in.. but next time for sure! I’ll bring him home!
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Son of a bitch they’re so precious and sweet I wanna scream. It’s a blessing in disguise that this entire goodbye scene wasn’t voiced because if I had to hear all the emotion in their voices for this conversation I would’ve been an even bigger, sobbing mess.
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Pfftt, thank you Moze for focusing on the task at hand. We can always count on him to be blunt.
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Yeah how about NO. I do not wish to see you guys leave me! I’m holding onto that “for now” with such a tight grip. Y’all better return sooner rather than later, you hear me??
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I absolutely took my time taking photos of them. I love ‘em with all my heart and can’t wait to see them more in future arcs.. as long as nothing else bad happens. Surely my devotion shall protect them from any troublesome plot! You hear me, Hoyo? Only wholesome and heartwarming stuff from here on out!
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I am kinda bummed Huaiyan turned out to be nothing but a unique looking npc. He might not have been a character I might’ve pulled for if he was playable, but he would’ve definitely had some cool combat animations I’m sure.
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I know I’ve said it somewhere before, whether in a post of my own or in comments, but Fu Xuan is probably my least favorite character. I just.. don’t vibe with her at all. I dunno. With that said, I didn’t mind that she was practically absent from these entire last two patches. So yes, I called her sassy, lost and short.
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Astral Express parents showing up fashionably late to the party. Ya think a black hole or orbital laser could’ve destroyed Hoolay’s blood moon? We shall never know. I do wonder how their own task with those fossils and Ruan Mei turned out though. That’s something I’m looking forward to hearing more about, especially since Yaoguang mentioned at the end of the 2.5 story that our mad scientist has just boarded the Luofu too.
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Huzzah, the end~ Much less serious this time around but at least we’re finally done. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Xianzhou during our initial trip here during the story, but these last two updates were some of my favorites for sure. (and I promise it’s not only because of my Yaoqing trio bias)
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gunilslaugh · 10 months ago
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Hello! I'm sure you get this a lot but I really love and enjoy your writing and I'd love to see how you'd write a reaction with 0t6 betraying the reader. Like a member leaving the reader over a friend or another member during an important event for the reader. Can the reader be a bit stubborn and not easy to win over but a fluff ending overall? I hope this makes sense I'm willing to explain more if needed.☺️ Hope you're having a great day.
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Summary:The aftermath of Xdinary Heroes leaving you during an important event. (idol/non-idol au)
WC:~2.3k
Warning: angst I guess
I'm aware the endings aren't that fluffy, but they do show that their relation is gonna be ok, so I hope that's enough.
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photo not mine credits to owner.
Gunil
You searched around for Gunil in the crowd, but you couldn’t find him. Pulling out your phone you went to text him only to discover that he already sent you a text. “Sorry Jooyeon called from the hospital he’s fine but I had to go.” “I’m sure you did great though!” His first text felt like a stab to the gut and the second was a twist of the knife. Gunil left you. When he knew how important today was for you, he still left you.
“Hey darling, I'm back.” Gunil approached you trying to kiss your cheek, but you moved away. “What’s wrong?” he asked. You scoffed and rolled your eyes, walking away from him. “Ok look I’m sorry I left I know-”
“You knew how important today was for me and you still left,” you cut him off harshly. 
“It’s not like I wanted to. Believe me, but Jooyeon called me in a panic about how he had to go to the hospital and asked me to meet him there so-” 
“You couldn’t have told someone else to go meet him? Jungsu, Seungmin, Hyeongjun? Why did it have to be you?” Gunil sighs at your sharp words. He tried to approach you, again you kept your distance. 
“Ok, you’re right. I should have asked if someone else could go meet him, but he sounded like he was pretty hurt and I was worried. What would you do if your friend called you all panicked about needing to go to the hospital?” Gunil flipped his situation on you. You sighed, you do understand why he left, but it still hurt. 
“I understand Gunil, but it still hurts that you weren’t there for me,” you told him. Gunil tries to approach you again and this time you let him. 
“I am truly deeply sorry y/n. Trust me I felt horrible for leaving you. I’ll do whatever you want to make it up to you ok?” he said. 
“Ok…I’m still mad though.” Gunil smiled and kissed your cheek, feeling relieved that you didn’t shy away this time.
Jungsu
This wasn’t good. You were furious. Jungsu had left you alone at a family event that you specifically told him how much you needed him to be there. To make matters worse he left you to go help her. His friend that he always told you to not worry about, yet you just couldn’t help it. Today certainly didn’t help with that.
“I’m sorry y/n, but she called me crying and all upset. What was I supposed to do?” Jungsu says.
“I was crying and upset after you left! Plus you know how I feel about her and I told you how much I needed you!” you yelled back.
“Y/n I am really sorry. You really don’t have to worry about her.”
“Don’t I? You literally picked her over me. How am I supposed to not worry about that?” Tears filled your eyes. 
“I swear you're the one I love y/n,” he pleaded with you. 
“I’m not sure about that. I don’t know if I can do this anymore.” The tears slid from your eyes. 
“Don’t say that.” Tears welled up in Jungsu’s eyes. 
“I need someone who can be there for me when I need them. Someone who would pick me. I’m not sure if that’s you.” You looked down at your feet.
“It’s me. It’s me alright. I’ll never contact her again if that’s what you need me to do. I promise you’re the only one I want.”
“That would make me look like a villain,” you sighed. 
“No it wouldn’t. I shouldn’t have gone to her today. It was a mistake and I regret it. I didn’t think it would upset you this much, but I should’ve known better.”
“You won’t pick her over me ever again?” You had to be sure before you thought about forgiving him. 
“Swear on my life,” he stated. 
“Ok, I think I still need some time though,” you say. 
“That’s fine, but can I hug you at least?” he asks. You thought for a moment before nodding. He holds you like you're made of glass. 
Gaon/Jiseok
“You promised you would come.” You sounded so dejected as the words fell from your mouth. Jiseok promised that he would come to support you at an important event, but he never showed. It made you feel like you weren’t important to him. Not important enough at least. 
“I know. I’m sorry, but the guys needed me,” he tried to explain. 
“And what they wouldn’t have understood that I needed you?” you scoffed. 
“Y/n please I know I made you upset, but-”
“But what? Now I know that you’ll pick your friends over me? You showed me where I stand with you?” Your voice grew louder. 
“Y/n I love you so much.” You scoff again. 
“You think saying you love me is gonna magically make me forgive you? Not this time Kwak Jiseok. I’m really pissed at you.” You stood up to walk away, but Jiseok desperately grabbed your arm. 
“Y/n please don’t leave. I know I messed up bad, but please don’t leave me.” You could hear the desperation in his voice. 
“I need some space, Jiseok. I don’t want to be around you right now.” You tried to pull your arm free, but Jiseok held it tighter. Not too tight though. He didn’t want to hurt you anymore than he already has. 
“I’ll give you all the space you want, but can you please promise that you won’t break up with me because of this? I really can’t lose you y/n. I love you with my whole heart and I’m not saying that to try and gain your sympathy. I just want you to know that I do.” You took a breath, taking the time to process his words. 
“I’m not gonna break up with you. I love you too, but I really need space right now, so can you please?” You looked at where his hand was wrapped around your arm. Jiseok slowly let go, like he was still scared of losing you, but he had to trust you. It was his only option. “I’ll let you know when I’m ready to talk.” Jiseok nodded. All he could do now was wait.
O.de/Seungmin
“I really needed you today, you know?” Seungmin left you right in the middle of an event. One that you really needed him at for moral support. You needed someone to lean on. He knew that, yet he still left you alone.
“I know. Jungsu really needed me too he-”
“More than me? He didn’t have anyone else that could help him?” you cut Seungmin off. 
“It was something only I could help him with,” Seungmin explained. 
“I really needed you too though. I guess it really is bros before hoes huh?” You were very clearly upset. 
“Y/n please don’t be like that. I understand that you're angry with me. You have the right to be, but you know I wouldn’t have left if I didn’t need to.” Yes, you did know that. Logically you did know that Seungmin wouldn’t have left if he didn’t need to. That since he left, Jungsu evidently did need him more than you did, but still sucks that you weren’t the one he chose. It still hurts. 
“I know, I know, but it still really hurts me that you left,” you tell him.
“I’m sorry. I know that doesn’t fix what happened, but for the record it wasn’t easy for me to leave you. I felt guilty about it- I still do. I wanna make it up to you whatever way I can.”
“I don’t know how you can,” you expressed. 
“Whatever you think about I’ll do it ok? Whether you figure it out now for five years from now I’ll do it,” he promises. You nodded. 
“Is Jungsu alright?” You could finally ask now that you were feeling more calmed down. 
“He will be. He feels bad for making me leave you too. He wants to apologize, but he figured you would be upset and need some time,” he tells you. 
“Why is Jungsu so sweet? Can’t even stay mad at him,” you grumbled. 
“I’m sorry again,” Seungmon conveys one last time.
“I get it.” Your head fell to rest on his shoulder.
Junhan/Hyeongjun
You knew Hyeongjun wasn’t the type of person to just not show up. Especially when you talked about how important today was, so your initial reaction to him not showing up was that something must have happened to him. When you found out that something did happen only it wasn’t to him, it was a friend of his. You felt relieved that Hyeongjun was ok, but then anger quickly set in over that fact he picked them over you. You couldn’t keep the thoughts away that this person meant more to him than you did. That he would pick this person over you again.
“Am I not important to you Hyeongjun?” You couldn’t help but ask. 
“What? Y/n you are so important to me. What are you talking about?” Hyeongjun responded. 
“Not important enough for you to pick me that’s why,” you mumbled. 
“Y/n I’m deeply sorry about that, but I thought that you were strong enough to handle it on your own and-”
“Your friend wasn’t. Yeah I get it, but if I wasn’t strong enough. What if I felt like I was having an anxiety attack the entire time? I kept looking for you because if I saw you I knew that I would be ok, but you never showed,” you tell him. Hyeongjun feels bad, horrible, but he can’t take back what he did. If he had a time machine he doesn’t know what he would do. He was in a really tight spot today and he’s fully aware that whatever he chose would be wrong for someone. However now maybe he thinks he should’ve wronged his friend instead of you. 
“I wronged you and I’m sorry, but whatever I did I would have wronged someone. Can you try to understand that at least? Not saying that it should’ve been you. It was a lose-lose situation for me and I had to try and pick which one would be a bigger loss.”
“So your friend is a bigger loss than losing me?” Your anger flared. 
“No! No! Y/n that’s not what I meant. I thought you would be more understanding about the situation or I don’t know. I did a really bad job at explaining. I would much rather lose my friend than you. You’re the most important person to me please trust me on that. I-I-I really messed things up for us didn’t I?” Hyeongjun began to anxiously ramble.
“I am really mad at you, but I’ll be able to forgive you with time. It's just what you did today. Made me feel like I wasn’t important to you.” 
“You are so important to me, I promise. I’ll never pick someone else over you again alright? I was stupid today,” he says
“You were in a hard situation. I understand, but you also understand that what you did hurt me right?” 
“I do and I’m deeply, truly, sorry.” He looked you in the eyes and you can tell he meant it.
Jooyeon
 “Jooyeon, how could you leave me alone today! I told you how serious this event was!” Jooyeon flinched at your words. He knew that you would be upset with him for leaving, but he didn’t anticipate you being this upset. 
“I’m sorry y/n, but she really needed me. You know I wouldn’t have left if she didn’t.”
“Did she need you more than me? I really needed you!” You didn’t even want to hear about her. You know that she was just Jooyeon’s friend. You didn’t have any worries about her being more than that, but the fact that you now had confirmation that he would pick her over you hurt like a slap to the face, multiple slaps.
“Y/n please don’t do this to me. It was a hard, impossible even, decision to make,” he tried to plead. 
“Yet, you still picked her in the end and if you picked her once you’ll probably pick her again. She comes before me,” you stated. 
“No she doesn-” he began. 
“She did this time, so why not other times?” you cut him off. 
“She didn’t have anybody else,” he tired to explain. 
“And I did?” you said sarcastically. Feeling like your anger was at a max. If you were a cartoon you’d have smoke coming out of your ears. Jooyeon sighs. 
“No, you didn’t. Look, all I can do is apologize. In that moment I felt like-”
“She needed you more than I did. Yeah I get that,” you rolled your eyes.
“I may have made a mistake-”
“May?” You arched your brow. 
“I did make a mistake,” he restates his words. “Friends are supposed to be there for one another, but I get that I should've explained to her that you really needed me and I shouldn’t have gone. Looking back at the situation I see that now. I can only hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me,” he says. 
“I don’t want to feel like I’m in a competition with her,” you express. 
“You’re not. I promise you’re not. I’ll set more clear boundaries,” Jooyeon declares. 
“You can’t leave me again. I really did need you today,” you say. 
“I won’t, I won’t. I promise. I’m sorry for today.” He hugs you, rubbing your back to try and soothe your tension.
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meganslife · 11 months ago
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Pen pals - p. parker
TASM! Peter Parker x Fem! reader
summary: peter parker is your pen pal.
warnings: none so far!!!
hello helloooo!!! i had this idea because i myself have a pen pal, and it’s honestly really fun and reminds me of peter. this will be multiple parts!! anyhoo, happy reading!
Having a pen pal was fun. It gave you something to look forward to whenever you needed to open the mailbox. It was nice, although your lovely pen pal, Peter, was on the other side of the country. You were in Seattle. He was in Queens, New York. It was a nice arrangement that you two had. No phone numbers, just handwritten letters, and cute little pictures.
When you opened your apartment mailbox and saw that you had a letter from Peter, your heart felt warm. It was the warmest you’ve felt in a while.
Y/N,
My apologies for not writing you back sooner. School is kicking my butt recently, and I moved back in with May (hence why a new address is on the envelope). My old roommate went BALLISTIC on me for little things, so I decided I needed to leave. May is a better person to have around, anyway.
The fall semester ended last week, and I wish I could say that I passed my finals. My professors are just mean, I think. I’ve been super stressed out lately, and writing this letter is helping me. You’re my savior. Also, the pictures you sent me of you in Tennessee are amazing. You should be a model! I’m sure you hear that a lot because of how pretty you are;)
I hope it’s not too cold in Seattle. I took some pictures of random things I thought you’d like, maybe that’ll distract you from how cold it is. I know how much you hate the cold. (You chose the wrong place to live!)
Anyhoo, I’m sorry this letter is short. My wrist is cramping up and May needs help with dinner. Write back as soon as you can.
Much love,
Peter ♥
Photo one: Peter in an obnoxiously large New Year’s Eve hat, grinning from ear to ear with his friend(?)
Photo two: A Polaroid of stray cats bonding in what you assume is Peter’s front yard.
Photo three: A Polaroid of Peter that was clearly taken by May. Peter is holding a tray of muffins, and he looks really stupid in his apron.
You get to writing him a letter right away.
Dear Peter,
I love the pictures. I’ll add them to my growing collection on my wall:)
My day has been so shitty. I wish you were here. It gets lonely, sometimes. I have friends, I’ve told you very little about them. They’re great, don’t get me wrong, but living alone is just lonely. Maybe I should get a cat or something. I need something to come home to. (Sorry for making this portion of the letter sad. I just needed someone to talk to.)
The weather in Queens looks nice. You’re awfully lucky, Peter. It’s cold and slushy here. I’m cold to the bone. Like, nothing will warm me up. It’s annoying. I just want it to be summer again. I hate being pale and cold.
I don’t have any pictures as of right now, so I’m sorry about that. I have some drawings I could give you.
My letter is short too, so I guess we’re even. I need to nap the sadness away.
Cold and loving,
Y/N ♥
~
The next letter you receive from Peter is about a week later.
My dearest Y/N,
I’m so sorry you aren’t feeling well.
I know we said we wouldn’t exchange phone numbers, and I respect that, but I just need to give you mine. I need to. Just in case. I don’t want you to be sad and lonely and have to wait for my letters to come. I like you. I like you A LOT– And I honestly want to meet you in person but that’s a conversation for another day. I’ve been saving up for it. Maybe you should come during the spring? You’d love it here, I know it. Or I could come to you? Whatever, we can talk about it more over the phone.
My phone number:
(718)-XXX-XXXX
Call me;)
Love always,
Peter ♥
You immediately spring up to your feet and grab your phone. Your hands were shaking as you dialed the number and called it, praying he wouldn’t think it was a spam call.
“Pete?” You ask, voice higher than you meant it to be.
Boyish laughter erupts on the other end of the line, and you already know that it’s Peter. Of course, his laugh would sound so sweet.
“Hi, lovie.”
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winterserra · 3 months ago
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prompt… 13 and 23 for winterserra?
Sorry this took me so long to write! The fic is under the cut because it ended up being longer than I was initially expecting.
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Ethan wanders around his empty house. Things have been pretty weird ever since Mia moved out. Their divorce had been mutual and amicable, both of them knowing that things just… weren’t going to work out. That doesn’t mean that it doesn’t hurt when he takes the photos of himself, Rose, and Mia down. He wishes they could have worked their issues out, for Rose to grow up in a two parent household, but with how they had been fighting since the whole…. Miranda incident… Mia had known the whole time that there was something different with him… He shakes the thoughts from his head. There’s nothing he can do about it now.
Ethan opens a bottle of wine, sitting down at the kitchen table, pouring himself a glass. This isn’t how things should have played out. He sighs before taking a sip of his glass. The fruity flavor hitting his tongue, making him pause. He picks the bottle up, looking at the label, Mia’s favorite. Of course he would pick this one to drink when he’s already feeling emotionally compromised. He sets the bottle back down, his head falling into his hands. If she had just told him… If Chris had just told him… If anyone had just talked to him instead of just expecting him to read their minds, maybe just maybe, everything that happened in the village could have been avoided.
He feels like his heart has been ripped in two. On one hand, he knows what happened couldn’t really have been avoided. Neither could the series of unfortunate events that was Dulvey. On the other hand, there were things that Chris had told them to do to make sure they were safe. One of them was to not contact Zoe Baker. Mia had told him that it would be fine. They were keeping their letters to each other a secret and were being as discreet as possible considering they were both being monitored by Chris and his team at all times, but still Miranda had found them. Miranda had taken Mia and Rose. He couldn’t help but blame Mia for that, especially after he realized that Mia had sent a picture of their baby to Zoe.
Thinking about all of this really depressed his mood. He stands up from the table, looking for anything else to do to keep his mind occupied from his dangerous thoughts. The wine and clean up was enough to reopen a wound he thought was closed for good. It's been months since Mia left. He picks up a couple of Rose’s toys, tossing them into the toy box. He still won’t see her for another week. Split custody hurts him more than the divorce ever did. Not being able to spend time with Rose as often as he would like… Just everything feels like too much.
A knock at the door startles him out of his thoughts. He’s not expecting guests, so he grabs his handgun, cocking it. If the two life threatening situations he’s been in has taught him anything, it’s that it's better to be prepared for someone to barge in and shoot you than to be unprepared and wishing you had done something to prevent it. He looks out the peephole to see an older gentleman. He looks worried. Confused even. Ethan takes the chain off the door, unlocks the deadbolt, and opens the door. 
“C-can I help you?” Ethan asks and the man’s face almost lights up.
He takes a step forward on Ethan’s porch before thinking better of it and stepping back. “I sure hope so, Senor. I’m a little lost and my cellphone is dead. Do you have a phone I can use?”
Ethan quirks his eyebrow, unsure as to whether he can trust this stranger. He looks harmless, but then again, so did Donna. “Open your jacket. Show me you don’t have any weapons.”
“What?” the man asks, but does as he’s told. Ethan doesn’t see any weapons so he allows him inside. “You have a weird way of greeting people, Yanqui.”
“Yeah, I guess I do,” Ethan says a little too aggressively. He directs the man to the phone on the table in the hallway. Leaving him alone to give him a little bit of privacy. He uncocks the gun and tucks it subtly into the waistband of his jeans, letting his grey hoodie fall over over it to conceal it. It’s not paranoia if people are after you, after all.
The man comes to find him, “A car will come get me in about an hour. Do you mind if I hang around here until it shows up?”
Ethan offers him a seat on the couch, “How did you end up here?”
“I… uh… well… I got a job nearby and well, I got lost on my way to the train station,” the man laughs. “I’m Luis, by the way.”
“Ethan,” he replies. “The train station is about 2 kilometers in the opposite direction.” Ethan laughs, feeling a little lighter realizing that the man, Luis, is not here to kill him.
“So, Ethan,” Luis smiles, “That’s a nice name. Of all the people’s doorsteps I could have ended up on, I’m glad it turned out to be someone as attractive as you, guapito.”
Ethan is taken aback by Luis being so forward. He blushes, “I’m just a guy, ya know. I’m no one special at all.”
“I wouldn’t say that,” Luis laughs a hearty laugh. Ethan can’t help but blush more as he tries to avoid getting lost in his smokey eyes. “It takes someone special to let a stranger into their home. Especially with the way you answered the door. What was that about?”
Ethan freezes, taking his time before answering. “I’ve not had an easy life.”
“Maybe you could tell me about it some time?” Luis looks down at his watch. “Time flies when you’re having fun, eh, Yanqui? My car should be here any minute.”
Ethan looks down at his own watch. How had the time passed by so quickly without him noticing? “Yeah, I guess it does.”
“I’ll see myself out. It's just down the hall right?” Luis stands from the couch.
Ethan points towards the door, “Yeah, yeah. It's down the hall, past the phone.:
“Gracias. And thank you for your generosity. I won’t forget it,” Luis smirks then turns and leaves the room. 
Ethan instinctively follows him, making sure he doesn’t get too comfortable on his way out. He shuts the door behind Luis, locking the deadbolt and putting the chain back on the door. He puts his gun back in the drawer of the table by the door. He sighs, taking in the silence of the house again. Having Luis here was a welcome adjustment to his otherwise quiet home. He heads back to the kitchen, stopping by the phone. The memo pad has a small note on it that makes him flush bright red again.
Call me: +34 91 XXXXXXXX 
xo Luis
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razorblade180 · 2 years ago
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9 Days of Lancaster Day1: Late Night Texting
After a very dangerous semester at school has come to an end, many students used their free time to vacation or visit. Ruby and Yang were no exception to this trend. Their mom and dad had been delighted to have them back, and Ruby was all to happy to boast about her team’s accomplishments. However, perhaps she had gotten too used Vale.
Between the trip and stories, Ruby retreated to her room for the rest of night to relax; her social battery sapped. That was until a text notification on her scroll made her eyes sparkle.
“Hey crater face. Did you make it home safely?”
“No. Airship crashed and we had to fight grimm everywhere.💀”
“So what you’re saying is I should call you Crater Maker?”
Ruby snickered at his dumb joke. She walked into that one. “Made it home just fine. How about you?”
“Didn’t go home. Not worth the hassle.”
“Ah, that sucks. So your entire team is at Beacon?”
“Nah. Pyrrha went home. Ren and Nora went on a trip just outside the kingdom.”
“Why didn’t you go with them?”
It took a minute to get a response. Ruby was sent a photo of Jaune giving her a blank stare that had “take a guess” written all over or it.
“Right, silly question. So you’re all alone at the dorms?”
“I mean…Weiss didn’t go home either apparently. I bumped into her at the library.”
“So you’re all alone at the dorms?”
“……”
“Yeah pretty much.”
“Anyways, shouldn’t you be entertaining your folks?”
“Yang had the covered, I’m cozy in bed. It’s late.”
“Not really. It’s not even midnight yet.”
“Time works differently when parents ask a hundred questions. I barely answered half! It was fun though.”
“Do they now about me?”
“Like…your existence?”
“Rubes…😭😅”
“OH!”
“I chickened out. They now you’re my friend though! Just…not the other stuff.👀”
“Then I guess it would be weird if I visited you?”
“Don’t tell me you miss me already?”
“I always miss you when you aren’t around ❤️”
Ruby felt her cheeks get red. How could a few words on a screen unravel her in such a way? It was down right silly. Still, her heart skipped a beat seeing the next message.
“I wish you were here.”
“Get some rest; you’re being silly.”
“Ah, my heart. So cruel 💔 😭”
“Oh hush lol.”
“I wish you here too…”
“Is that an invite?”
“At this hour? My dad would murder you. Do really miss my face that much?”
“It’s a cute face with a precious smile.”
“Hmmm I’m not sure if I believe you. Do you really miss me?”
What came next derailed her thinking. It made Ruby audibly gasp as she put her scroll face down while blood rushed to her cheeks from the proof Jaune had sent her. Ruby slowly flipped her scroll and began frantically typing.
“Someone is bold tonight.”
“Too bold???”
“….I didn’t say all that.👀”
“Airships are still running. So, are you sneaking out or am I sneaking in?”
To think it only took close to two days of separation to make them both a little more than stir crazy. Then again, it had been much longer since they were alone. Ruby wasn’t even mad about his boldness, just flustered and mentally trying to reason with herself. She really didn’t want her dad to murder him, and she doubted mom could stop him from doing so. Even so, sneaking out and back was a tall order.
“I don’t think I can sneak away without someone eventually knocking on my door. As for you visiting, that’s your life Jaune Arc. I’m not going ask you to throw it away.😭”
“Fair. We’ll see each other soon enough. 😊”
“DON’T ACT CUTE AFTER WHAT YOU SENT! I ALMOST YELLED!”
“Haha, my bad. Anyways, I’ll stop distracting you for now. Luv ya Rubes.”
“Luv you too and stuff. ❤️”
Ruby put her head face down in her pillow and groaned. She was both very proud and disappointed in herself. Darn the adorkable dummy! She had gone to bed rest and now she trying not kick her feet and smile. Jaune had never been bold before. It was kinda nice. Maybe being separated had its merits? Although…
Ruby: (HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SLEEP NOW!?)
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natsumesakasaki666 · 1 year ago
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Tsumugi FS2 Sharing the happiness
Characters: Tsumugi, Ritsu, Anzu
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2
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Tsumugi: (….phew. I managed to finish all the work I wanted to this morning)
(I’m sure everyone in the office can handle the rest. It looks like I can take the afternoon off as planned)
Excuse me everyone. I have finished my work for today, so I’m heading out
Ritsu: …huh? Aoba oniisan, are you leaving? It’s rare to see you leave early.
Tsumugi: Good morning Ritsu-kun! Isn’t it also rare for you to be in the office at this time of day?
Ritsu: Not so much these days, right? I woke up a bit earlier this morning to go pick up a script I need for work later.
I’ve been taking work much more serious lately. So in return I want Aoba oniisan to praise me~
Tsumugi: ahaha, I guess I should. Thanks for taking work seriously, it’s been a huge help. I really appreciate it, Ritsu-kun!
Ritsu: just like that, it feels nice to receive praise♪
Putting that aside, Aoba oniisan do you have something important this afternoon? Otherwise you wouldn’t be heading out so early, right?
Tsumugi: I’m not heading out for anything important, I’m just taking the afternoon off! I was thinking of baking some sweets today.
Ritsu: Sweets? I don’t recall Aoba oniisan ever having a hobby of baking sweets.
Tsumugi: it’s because I don’t. Today’s lucky activity is baking sweets♪
Ritsu: So that’s why… Taking an afternoon off of work just to increase your luck is an oddly extravagant way to spend time.
Well, you always overwork yourself, so I’ll let it go this time.
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Ritsu: …. Huh, is that-? Anzu-chan. What are you doing at entrance with your eyes looking all over the place? Is there someone you’re looking for?
Tsumugi: You were looking for me? Sorry, I didn’t notice. So, what did you need from me?
…… it’s been decided that I’m up next for a “feature live”. So if there’s time, you’d like to have a meeting about it right away?
You came at just the right time! I took the entire afternoon off so I have plenty of time!
Ritsu: oh no you don’t. Rather than right timing, it’s actually bad. It’s your day off, why do you want to attend a meeting on such short notice!?
I’m sorry Anzu but isn’t this too sudden? He already made plans to bake sweets this afternoon.
Tsumugi: Fufu. How kind of you to get angry for me. Thank you Ritsu-kun.
Actually, I originally took the afternoon off to be available for any urgent requests, so it’s alright.
Eh? What is it, Anzu-chan? “It’s that’s the case, it’s ok to have the meeting at a later date” ?
“ instead, I’d like to take photos of you baking sweets” you say?
If I remember, there was talk of taking off shots for the pamphlet.
Ritsu: that’s smart. Anzu-chan is very calculating. In that case, this can be considered “good timing”.
Tsumugi: fufu. These will truly be off shots of me. Of course I’ll let you take photos
If that’s decided, shall we go to the shopping mall now?
First I need to go buy ingredients to bake the sweets.
——scene change to shopping mall——
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Tsumugi: umm… cake flour, cake flour…. Ah. Found it!
I’m pretty sure we have eggs and milk in the Starmony Dorms, so the only thing left is heavy whipping cream.
“What kind of sweets are you planning to make” you say? Now that I think of it, I guess I didn’t tell Anzu-chan what I plan on making.
I’m planning on baking cupcakes! I had trouble deciding on something while looking through a recipe book. I felt like I would fail if I chose something too difficult…
Also when baking cupcakes, you can make lots of them and have different toppings on each one!
Ritsu: Toppings~? Wouldn’t these matsutake mushrooms be good? They smell great too, like autumn
Tsumugi: I know it’s a bit late but, why is Ritsu-kun following us?
Ritsu: because Anzu and Aoba oniichan got all excited and left, leaving me all alone. Both of you need to pay more attention to me~
Tsumugi: but Ritsu-kun, you must be busy too… Ah, you only have work later in the evening, right?
Ritsu: yup. And since we’re recording at night, I have a lot of free time until then.
I have experience in baking sweets. So that’s why I thought It’d be great to bake sweets together with Aoba oniisan♪
Tsumugi: I’d certainly be more at ease if I were alongside someone who is familiar with baking.
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Ritsu: fufu. If im with you, these sweets will turn out a success. If you’re going to make cupcakes, you have to play around with the ingredients.
Let’s throw in some matsutake mushrooms. And a couple octopus legs might be good too.
Tsumugi: Ah, wait Ritsu-kun! I’m the one who’s baking so please don’t add in any ingredients without my permission!
The color of the ingredients is especially important! I’m taking account of today’s lucky color!
Ritsu: eh~? Did the fortune reading specify that too? Isn’t it good enough as long as it tastes good?
Tsumugi: Of course not! I’m baking these sweets to bring good luck, so that’s the one thing I won’t negotiate on! *camera flashes*
Ah…. Anzu-chan, could it be that you took a photo of me just now?
Ahaha, it’s a bit embarrassing to be photographed because I was getting slightly irritated by Ritsu-kun just now.
Ritsu: but you got a nice rare photo, didn’t you? It’s not everyday you see Aoba oniichan get mad.
Tsumugi: Anzu-chan, please don’t just smile and nod~. It’s really embarrassing, ok?
Well if Anzu-chan thinks it’s good, there’s nothing I can do about it. I should be positive and think about how it’s a good photo that can be used in the pamphlet.
Anyways, Anzu-chan, Is there any toppings that you prefer?
Although I am concerned about today’s lucky color, please let me know.
I want to treat Anzu-chan to some delicious cupcakes too!
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2
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fallstaticexit · 3 months ago
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Prev / Next / Beginning / Pillowfort
AN: TW this post contains a homophobic slur.
Transcript under the cut
Professor Munch: Everyone, this is Nancy. She’s one of my favorite students. I am so glad she can join us this evening to observe our weekly GSA meeting.
Nancy: And what is a GSA?
Morgan: It stands for Gay–Straight Alliance. It’s just a safe space for queer kids to hang out and talk about real world issues.
Knox: Yeah, we go out and do stuff off campus. It’s pretty tight.
Nancy: Queer? So...this is a club for homosexuals?
Darling: [sucks teeth]
Knox: [chuckles nervously] I mean, sure I guess? Me and Morgan are bisexual. That means we dig the fellas and the ladies, heh.
Professor Munch: What’s important is that this space is for everyone, from all walks of life. We support each other here, no matter who you love. We keep each other safe. That’s why I invited you to sit in on our session. I figured you could use a friend or two-
Nancy: Ugh! Oh my God? You think I’m- I’m not like that, ok!?
Nancy: I am not a homosexual! What the hell made you think I’d want to be apart of something like this?
Professor Munch: No, dear- I’m not implying you’re like anything! This club welcomes all people. I thought you could use the support. Why, your brother started the very first GSA at this school-
Nancy: Oh, don’t you fucking dare! My brother wasn’t some depraved pervert and I’m not a d****!
Darling: [jumps up, chair scrapes hardwood floor] What the fuck did you just say? You can’t come up in calling people that shit!
Nancy: I-I didn’t! All I’m saying is that I’m not like that! I’m not like you-
Darling: Not like who? Not like a d?****?
Darling: What the fuck is your problem? Munch, who is this bitch?
Professor Munch: Easy, Dee. Calm down-
Darling: Don’t fucking tell me to calm down! You let some straight white girl walk in here and say something we heard screamed at us our whole fucking life! Say it again! I dare you!
Professor Munch: That’s enough! Please! Let me handle this.
Nancy: [between sobs] M’sorry...m’so sorry...
Professor Munch: [sighs] Just, take some time to think about this, Nancy. Look inward.
Nancy Narrates: [Look inward] x3
Nancy: If it’s ok...I’d like to apologize.
Professor Munch: Everyone? Is it alright if Nancy speaks?
Morgan: I don’t mind.
Darling: [sighs] Whatever man.
Nancy: [exhales] When I first heard that word, I was 11 years old. My mother found letters I wrote to my pen pal. She mailed a photo of herself from her birthday party, she wore this really pretty yellow dress with little blue flowers on them.
Nancy: Yellow is my favorite color, so I said she was as pretty as a sunflower. My mother tore up the letter and made me rewrite it. She looked me right in the eyes and said, ‘do you want someone to read this and think you’re a-’
Nancy: She said it again when was 14, a girl from my ballet troupe was only brushing my hair. She pulled me from the class. She said it again two years ago, when she found out that I fell in love with-
Nancy: I know that word hurts because it’s been said to hurt me even though I’m not... It doesn’t matter if I’m not, I shouldn’t have said it. It was a horrible thing to do. I am so incredibly sorry.
Professor Munch: Thank you for sharing your story. This is what GSA is about. Coming together, creating a community, and creating safe spaces. Dee, is there anything you want to say to Nancy? Anything you’d like to speak on or about how you feel?
Darling: Nah...
Nancy Narrates: [I knew that an apology alone wouldn't suffice to mend the situation. When it came to friendships, I didn’t know how to genuinely make amends, but as a Landgraab, I knew that I could leverage my wealth and status to create a meaningful impact]
Morgan: You got us the biggest hall on campus?! Nancy, this is sick as fuck!
Professor Munch: [laughs] I’ll have to agree with Morgan for lack of a better word. This is sick as heck! I don’t know where to begin to thank you for this gift.
Nancy: It’s the least I could do. Now you can stop meeting in that tiny corner in the commons.
Darling: Charity work for your little sorority, huh? What’s with you, yo?
Nancy: What do you mean?
Darling: You’re so rich, you just buy your way through shit?
Nancy: It’s how I was raised.
Darling: I can’t figure you out.
Nancy: I promise, I’m not a bad person.
Darling: We’re not like everyone else on campus. We’ll show you something real. You gotta be real with us too.
Nancy Narrates: [I found myself wanting to do exactly that—to show them the real me, whoever she was]
Siobhan: I’m planning a party for the Thetas Friday night. Perfect opportunity for you to bond with your sisters.
Nancy: I’m a little busy Friday night...maybe next time?
Siobhan: Being apart of a sorority is more than just the cute merch and bragging rights. We’re involved with the community and with this campus. As a pledge, I do expect you to commit to these things.
Nancy: I know and I will. I just need to take care of something.
Siobhan: [sighs] Don’t let me down, sister.
[the group murmurs excitedly]
Professor Munch: You did all this, Nancy?
Nancy: I hope it’s ok I’m here. I figured you could break in your new room with a movie night. Everything is already taken care of, and I bought a ton of movies ranging from comedy to horror and everything in between. They’re all yours to keep! Same with the popcorn machine. I know I’m using money again to impress you but... I guess I’m still trying to figure out what it means to be real. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it all.
Morgan: Yeah, not so fast. Stick around, watch a movie with us!
Nancy: Are you sure?
Knox: Of course we’re sure, squirt.
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fivedayslater · 2 years ago
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Part 4: Lounge
The fire in the lounge is like a siren’s song to Sanji’s chilled and shivering body, so Sanji makes his way to the lounge. 
It’s a large and comfortable room, with plush armchairs and leather couches scattered around and filling the space. There’s a large oak coffee table in the center of the room, with plenty of coasters, matches, and ashtrays for guests to use, and a drink cart nestled off to the side for people to help themselves, but Sanji’s drawn immediately to the fire blazing in the fireplace. 
He goes to it and sighs in relief as the warmth sinks into him. The mantle is covered in framed pictures, mostly of Luffy in his signature straw hat on various adventures around the world. He spots Ace in quite a few of them, both pre accident where he’s right next to Luffy meeting every challenge right by his side, and post accident where he’s more off to the side, either sitting down or standing with a cane. In the center of the mantle is a stately clock.
“Well, aren’t you a new face.”
Sanji turns and finds he’s not alone in the room. 
Sitting on the couch is the most gorgeous woman he’s ever laid eyes on. Her flaming orange hair is done up in a fancy bun, her delicate bangs brushing just above her eyes as she shifts to drink her martini. She crosses her legs, her silky red dress flowing elegantly down them as she raises an eyebrow at him. 
Sanji’s heart skips a beat at having the attention of such a beauty, his mouth going dry as he struggles to remember his own name.
There’s a sharp laugh from over by the drink cart, and his eyes snap to the room’s other occupant. 
There’s a man there pouring himself a drink. Sanji’s thrown at first by his bright green hair and the scar sealing shut one of his eyes, but once he gets a good look at him, he finds that he has a very attractive face overall. 
They’re both featured prominently in the photos on the mantle, however he noticed the man has two eyes in every photo, and both he and Luffy look much younger. 
The man smirks as he puts ice in his drink, “Guess it’s raining pretty hard out there, or is drowned rat your preferred look, Curly?”
Sanji balks as he self-consciously slaps a hand over his curled eyebrow, “Is that moss patch on your head infecting your brain or were you just born without manners?”
He narrows his eye as sits down in one of the armchairs. 
“Now now boys,” the woman lets out a weary sigh, “We’re all friends here, right? Let’s not get off on the wrong foot.” She sends Sanji a mischievous grin, “There will be plenty of time for that later.”
Sanji gives her a pleasant smile as the other man grumbles in agreement. Now drier and pleasantly warm, Sanji makes his way over to the drink cart and pours himself a brandy. 
“I assume you were both invited by Luffy as well?” He asks as casually as he can. 
“Yup,” the man replies, his gray eye following Sanji around the room, but says no more. 
“We’ve both known Luffy and Ace forever,” the woman says, her own gaze pinned to Sanji as she swirls her drink, “Say, aren’t you that detective everyone’s talking about, Mr. Prince? The one who solved the Alabastian diamond heist?”
“I’m not sure about everyone,” he says with a modest laugh, “But yes, that’s what people call me. You, my dear, may call me Sanji.”
“A detective?” The man says, brow raised, looking almost impressed, “Why the hell did Luffy invite a detective?”
Sanji shrugs, “That I can’t answer. Although, I’m not entirely sure he knows what it is I do.” He chuckles as he remembers what he said to Ace earlier, “In fact, I’m pretty sure he thinks I’m a chef.”
The woman laughs, a high pitch musical sound that makes Sanji’s heart soar, “Yes, that does sound like Luffy.”
The man chuckles as well, a deep warm sound that makes Sanji’s insides flip, “Leave it to him to think with his stomach.”
“I’m Nami,” she practically purrs as she eyes Sanji, “Mr. Sociable over there is Zoro.”
Zoro acknowledges the introduction with a raise of his glass, his own gaze running up and down Sanji. 
He remembers Luffy and Ace mentioning them, about how Nami’s always been around and how Zoro hasn’t, and gives them both a pleasant smile, “It’s a pleasure to meet you both.”
“The pleasure is ours. Why don’t you have a seat, Mr. Prince?” Nami’s smile turns sharp, but it does nothing to diminish her beauty, “Let’s get to know each other a bit.”
“Certainly, my dear,” he says as he makes his way over to the two. 
There’s two seats available, he notices. A spot on the couch next to Nami and an empty armchair next to Zoro.
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jenyifer · 4 months ago
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The Trainee ep 9 initial reaction
Well I enjoyed the few offgun scenes and I liked Pah finally having the accounting scene wrapped up. I’m not gonna talk about the Judy Bah-Mee scenes cause 😩 WHY DOES BAH MEE GET MORE SCREEN TIME THAN RYAN?! Okay okay let’s get to the photo review.
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I love these doodle intro scenes with Ryan extremely adorable heheh Ryan so tiny.
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Valid form of comforting someone well done Pie
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Can Jane look any less enthused to go to lunch with this man. Also it gave me the big feels when Jane suggested to go get lunch and looked at Ryan like he wasn’t afraid of who knew. 🥲 but I am not thrilled that Ryan hasn’t learned anything from the previous times he thought Jane liked someone. ESPECIALLY AFTER Jane tells Ryan that they’ll do dinner instead? But I guess Ryan is supposed to be baby so….. 18-20 year olds are stupid in a first relationship.
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Me: omg it’s going to trigger him with the memories of his parents car crash and he’s going to have to go cry on his cat when he gets home
Time Delay: oh yeah…… this isn’t that straight show with bright and first where Off was also a director on a set.
But Great timing with that crash. Ryan called Jane first 🥹 Jane’s Ex really was not compelling in anyway so that was nice I didn’t want to see him in the next ep.
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HE’S SCARED!!! HE DOESNT WANT TO LOSE YOU TO BRIGHT THEN LIVE ALONE AND SAD FOREVER CAUSE THEY KILLED YOUR CAT.
Jk but Jane’s ✨anxiety✨ came to say hello haha also he really doesn’t care about Pah. Not caring if other people know which is 10/10 good.
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Well. I hated him APOLOGIZING TO THE GIRL WHO CONSTANTLY LOOKED DOWN ON HIM. He should fuck her ex boyfriend just for the thrill. Gah I hate the evil lesbian plot line. But I like Pah so watched his scenes. It wasn’t fair him having to apologize. If someone cheats or abuses or manipulate my friend they are dead and I don’t care what feelings they have. Bah Mee still is the secondary main character for some god forsaken reason. But what sympathy I’m supposed to feel for her is none.
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That’s a real issue when you start working. I grew up in Mississippi which is a southern state that is very poor and loses in everything. So when I moved started my job I still struggle sometimes because I don’t have family money. I can’t change up my look. I can’t just go out to eat everyday or buy a new car. Feels like everyone can tell I’m a poor idiot. Of course that’s usually just in my head my work is still good. So I liked this conversation btw Pah and….. the president of the company.
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I was very happy that Pah’s supervisors got slapped on the wrist for not teaching Pa. Whatever episode they introduced they introduced the invoices I went on a rant about how important this is. Also side note about Pah’s shoes… I’m pretty sure he’d have to wear closed toed shoes not because of the look but for safety. Can’t have an employee get injured on the job and he’s with the art department they paint and make stuff. He could get hurt. Just my workplace experience so grain of salt. We do have delivery and lab guys who dress super causal but closed toed shoes are actually important and enforced.
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I think he has lied to Ryan? When he gets upset and anxious he says some lies like why doesn’t Ryan leave and Ryan doesn’t work hard. He definitely lied to him about things he needed Ryan to do when Jane was jealous of Ryan’s friend.
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Awwwwwwww Off doesn’t like to hug people but if it’s Gun it’s okay 🥹💚💚💚 okay back to Jane and Ryan it was terribly cute when Jane asked Ryan if he looked like someone who had feels then when Ryan shook his head he stood up and hugged him. Jane has learned Ryan needs things spelled out clearly. He doesn’t want there to be any confusion between them. Very good healthy relationship shit. I enjoy it.
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daydreamgoddess14 · 2 years ago
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My bad habits lead to you pt. 5
MASTERLIST
Sequel to We lie awake in love and fear
From a prompt by @lilacmermaid25:
5 times Ted returns from Kansas for a wedding, one time he returns 'just because'.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Here we go... nearly at the end now. Sorry in advance for the cliffhanger! 😘
Chapter 5
Colin and Michael - New Year's Day 2025
Date: 31st November 2024
Subject: Stuff
Hello Henry,
Thanks for your email, I hope you've recovered from Thanksgiving? How's the TIE Fighter coming along? You'll have to send me a photo next time. I was thinking of getting a Millenium Falcon for Christmas but I'm not sure your mum would want it taking up her house! Maybe I can get one and you can keep it here. I'm sorry to hear about your dad and Marie, you were right - he didn't tell me. I hope he's OK, he told me what you said when you came over last time. He wants to be close to you, and I can't blame him - you're so much fun to hang out with! Next time you visit we'll have to plan some days out - as long as you don't mind me tagging along?
Speak to you soon!
With warm regards, Rebecca
(Hi Michelle, of course I don't mind, it's lovely to hear from both of you. I sometimes wonder what might have happened if Ted hadn't been so stubborn in keeping his UK and Kansas lives so separate. Take care, R)
Date: 7th December 2024
Subject: Christmas 
Hey Becca (can I call you that? Dad does so…?),
I hope you're ready for Christmas? I can't wait to visit again, I hope I can get dad to agree to take me in the spring. It would be so cool to have a Millenium Falcon! But it is huge, mom said it could live at yours and we can build it together when I visit. I asked mom whether I could visit more but she said it's up to my dad. 
Thanks for the Roblox credits! There's a way cool new game on there I want to try!
Love H xoxo
Hey Rebecca, at this point I think Henry’s ready to hop on a plane alone to visit. He misses Richmond so much! I think I'll join him! It's a shame Ted can't understand that it's not just about where he is. I'm guessing you haven't spoken to him recently but he's probably less present a few blocks away than he was 4000 miles away. How can I persuade him that home isn't a place? After what I've heard about/from Marie, I get it now. It's you. Will keep trying, but you know how stubborn he is! Speak soon, Chelle xo
Date: 18th December 2024
Subject: Christmas 
Hi both! 
Did you get the Christmas box OK? Just some things for both of you. The Falcon is safe in my office ready for when you visit! 
You're both welcome to visit whenever you want - without Ted if you wish! 
(Here’s the boring bit for mum! If only you knew the things I suggested to him. Schools for both of you - anything you wanted or needed. I know it was too much to ask of you though. Just as I'd never ask Ted to leave Henry, he'd never ask you to uproot your lives in Kansas. It's not about me, I know this is the sacrifice he believes he needs to make as a parent.)
We had a crazy Christmas party this week - Isaac dressed as Santa again and we somehow managed to get Jamie to dress up as an Elf! I've sent some of the tamer pictures for you, but it did get wild! Nate has got a new Karaoke machine and it gets a bit of a workout every Friday after training. I’m pretty sure it’s just so Roy can go and do some work in peace though and he knows they won’t bother him. I’m going to Leslie’s for Christmas dinner this year, but first I have to go and take some gifts to some families in the community. I’ll pop in and say hello to Mae for you, H - she asks after you all the time! She suggested one of the gifts in your box - I wonder if you can guess which one?!
Love, Becca (of course you can call me Becca, darling. I love it!) xxx
Date: 24th December 2024
Subject: Christmas 
Hi Becca,
Merry Christmas!
Your gift box was way too generous - thank you! Henry loved all of it - especially the dart board! And I'm so grateful for the things you included for me, you really shouldn't have! 
Hen told his dad that we'd been mailing you, I think he was a little surprised! 
I don't think you overstepped by looking into schools etc. It just shows how much you care for Ted - for all of us, really. Things were obviously a bit strained at the time with Jake around. Turns out he wasn’t as great as I thought - always the way!  
Have a great Christmas & hopefully we'll get to see you soon. 
Love, Chelle & H xoxo
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Rebecca beamed at her inbox, the month she’d spent exchanging emails with Henry and Michelle had been lovely - her responses had gotten less and less formal and she’d really been able to see Michelle in a new light. Though she hadn’t heard from Ted personally and therefore wasn’t supposed to know about his split with Marie, she was grateful that Henry had told her. It had brought her so much joy to send a huge gift basket over to them for Christmas. She’d laughed hysterically at the thought of Henry and Michelle trawling through the big box with gifts for both of them while Ted looked on utterly bemused. She’d sent a box to him too, a separate one with new LASSO Richmond shirts - she hadn’t taken him off the staff workwear order list so every few months a handful of new training polos arrived for him, she’d taken to sleeping in them. She’d also put a really great picture of the two of them from Keeley and Roy’s wedding where they’d been laughing together in the box along with the snacks she knew he’d come to love which he couldn’t get in the US. She’d had the guru in the IT department burn a CD for her - to their horror - of songs she’d noted that reminded her of Ted. She could picture him driving Henry to school and the Macarena coming on. She’d had a wonderful Christmas dinner with the Higgins’ and members of the team who didn’t have family locally. Since the year when everyone had descended on his house, the event had remained popular and once she’d done her gift deliveries she’d joined them. She’d taken photos of the huge table - the surfboard needed to be used again, selfies with half the team and Julie, and sent them to Ted. She’d video called Keeley, Roy and Jamie who’d had a quiet morning but were expecting Phoebe for a sleepover, she’d caught up with her mother, Sassy and Nora and exchanged messages with Trent. By 10pm she was back home and exhausted. She poured a large glass of wine and took it to her sitting room where she could put her feet up and Netflix on. Her phone buzzed on the arm of the sofa with a call from Ted.
“Hello stranger. Merry Christmas.”
“Hey Becca, Merry Christmas. Sorry it’s been a while.”
“I’ll forgive you. How’s your day going?” She checked her watch, late afternoon for Ted.
“So far so good. Been at Michelle’s with Hen and both of our moms.”
“Hmm… ouch?”
“Something like that. I keep running into Michelle in the kitchen trying to hide from them. Henry keeps dragging us back in so he doesn’t have to handle them alone.”
“Poor boy, you can’t do that to him!”
“Good job someone sent him a heap of lego to keep him busy?”
“If you think that’s a lot of lego, you should see my home office.”
“You didn’t have to, you know?”
“I wanted to. Henry means a lot to me, he deserves to be spoiled.” 
“And Michelle?  I didn’t realise my ex wife and my… you had gotten so close.”
“My you? We’ve made a connection, that’s all. And I remember you said she’d heard about my skincare routine so I thought I’d send some products. One of those luxuries she’d never purchase for herself.”
“At 200 dollars a bottle?”
“Ted, we’re in our forties, I have no intention of looking like my father when I get to 70 and ‘m sure neither does Michelle. We have to take care of ourselves.” He didn’t respond. “Ted, are you mad that your ex wife and son and I are emailing each other?”
“No. Yes. I don’t know. Why does it feel like you’re all conspiring against me?”
“We would never do that. I don’t know what kind of woman you think I am, Ted, but I distinctly recall telling you that I would never influence your choices when it came to Henry. And Henry and Michelle are looking out for you.”
“Some would call it meddling.”
“Some would call it loving you. If you’re going to be a prick, I’m hanging up. It’s Christmas day and You’ve Got Mail is on.”
“I’m sorry, you’re right. Of course Henry isn’t meddling, he’s a kid.”
“He knows more than you give him credit for. He knows his own mind, and he knows when the people he loves aren’t happy.” Silence again. “Are you coming over next week? For the wedding?”
“Of course, I’ve got a streak to maintain.” Rebecca choked on her wine. “In that, I haven’t missed a Richmond wedding yet?”
“Right, that streak. Well Colin is very excitable. Everyone is looking forward to seeing you.”
“I’m surprised they’re not sick of me. Is it me or has there been a lot of weddings since I left?”
“No, there has. Keeley and I were talking about it. They all seem to be happening in very quick succession. I’m ready for a break from them now. But you know us, any excuse for a good party.”
“True.” He mused. "How've you been?"
"Good, I've not long gotten back from Leslie’s. Half the team were there, it was a lovely day. Thierry is awful at charades and Richard brought his new Victoria's Secret model girlfriend."
"Sounds fun, what's she like?"
"Oh she's lovely, she's doing a PHD in mechanical engineering. The modelling is just a side hustle."
"Sounds like the premise for a romcom."
"It does, doesn't it? Suffice to say all of the boys were very enamoured with her. Though I think she's far too smart for them."
"Someone I know is remarkably similar, actually."
"Keeley? That's what I said."
"You, sweetheart."
"Don't be silly."
"Underestimated by anyone and everyone."
"Except you."
"Oh I'm definitely stupid enough to have underestimated you in the past. I try to avoid it now." She heard hushed voices in the background of the call, "hang on a sec." She waited for a minute and her phone beeped with a request to switch to video. She accepted and the screen filled with Ted and Henry. 
"Henry!"
"Becca! Merry Christmas!"
"You too! Having fun?"
"Both grandma's are asleep on the sofa. I came to get dad to do some lego."
"You guys had better run then! Can't miss out on lego."
"Have you had a good day?"
"I have, thank you, all the better for seeing you though!"
"Mom says hi, she's starting the book you sent her."
"That's wonderful, darling. You've still got the rest of the day to have fun, it's nearly bedtime for me." Ted watched back and forth, first surprised by Henry calling her 'Becca', then by her calling him 'darling'. "I'll let you both go, thank you for calling me. It was so lovely to hear you both. Ted, I'll see you in a few days? And H, we'll work on a Spring visit? See you soon my love!" She said with a wink.
"Go choose a lego set, Hen, I'll just say goodbye to Becca." Henry disappeared from view, "A Spring visit?"
"We've got some great days out planned. You should join us." Rebecca said with a smirk.
"You're trouble."
"Only occasionally."
"I'll see you in a few days."
"You will. Goodnight, Ted. Merry Christmas."
"Goodnight, Bec. Merry Christmas."
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Ted was due to arrive the day before New Year's eve. Rebecca and Keeley had planned on attending the match late afternoon on New Year's eve and then a low key team celebration to see in 2025. Roy had given strict instructions for everyone to have a tame night, nothing wild or crazy, so that they could all be fresh and ready for Colin's wedding. 
"Come on, Jamie!" Rebecca roared alongside Ted as Jamie received the ball from Dani and found space through the center of the pitch. They were 2-0 down and the second half had just started. They needed three goals in the next 45 minutes to avoid struggling in the second half of the season. He hit the post and Rebecca growled in frustration, the ball bounced back towards Sam who managed to get it under control and take a shot of his own. Nelson Road went crazy as Sam's shot found the goal. Rebecca was on her feet, as were Keeley and Ted. The ball was barely back in play when Dani took a shot of his own to make it 2-2.
"I don't know whether I like watching from up here more, or down by the pitch. I didn't realise how excited you get." He said with a knowing grin. 
"Ted, this is nothing - I thought she was going to run down to the pitch during your last game!" Keeley laughed. The match frustratingly slowed down and Richmond were unable to score again, luckily neither did the other team so they settled with a tie. Beard did some complicated math over dinner at Ola's and tried to come up with the various combinations of final standings until Rebecca took his notebook away with a glare, 
"We are 5 months away from the end of the season. We're only halfway through." She sat back down next to Ted and stashed the book into her bag. Isaac's hand came down to knock on the table. 
"Get the karaoke out - Jamie's gotta sing Britney!" he ordered. 
"Why?!"
"You hit the post. Thems the rules bro."
"Nah man, we got the goal!"
"Sammy got the goal. You got the post. Sing for me, pretty boy." Jamie cursed and grumbled while Nate set the machine up. He soon warmed up to his audience and treated them all to a rendition of Toxic - complete with saucy dance moves. 
"It's no Macarena, but that boy can dance." Ted pointed out. 
"One day, I'm sure he'll teach you how to Macarena if it means that much to you." Rebecca soothed. 
"I'd rather learn it from you. Them hips definitely don't lie, honey." They’d hardly left each other's side since he arrived at Nelson Road just in time for the match, they'd also not said a word about Marie. Rebecca could feel the knowledge that he was single coursing through her veins, it both put her on edge and comforted her all at once. It seemed to put more tension between them. Should anything happen, neither of them would be in the wrong this time, but the arrival and departure of both Matthijs and Marie hadn't never really been the issue. They'd just been disguising the original blocker of Ted's move back to Kansas. The karaoke continued despite Roy trying to tame them all. When it became clear that Colin and Michael were also up for a party, no one else had any excuse to leave early. If the grooms wanted to sing karaoke the night before their wedding then the team wouldn't let them down. After much persuasion from Rebecca and Keeley - who'd both worked their way through the Spice Girls back catalogue - Ted was finally on stage. He'd refused to sing alone though so Keeley cued up a duet for him to share with Rebecca. 
Don't go breaking my heart
I couldn't if I tried
Honey if I get restless
Baby you're not that kind
Don't go breaking my heart
You take the weight off of me
Honey when you knock on my door
Ooh, I gave you my key
They bumped hips in time to the music, Rebecca’s arm over his shoulder and a shared microphone between them. Around the room, the team loved every second. 
Woo hoo
Nobody knows it
But when I was down
I was your clown
Woo hoo
Nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Oh-oh
I give you my heart
Rebecca pointed at Ted, singing every word to him. He joined in, laughing and spinning her around. Jamie watched curiously,
"Ey, are they together or what?" He nudged Roy.
"Fuck if I know." 
"I mean, they look like they're together. They act like it. Do ya reckon they've fucked?"
"Course they have." Despite having asked the question, Jamie still nearly fell off his chair in shock. 
"Fuck offffffff! How'd you know?"
"Cos I fuckin' know."
"Keeley told ya dint she?"
"No, she wouldn't tell me anything. I guessed. And I had to go back to our room at Beard's wedding so I overheard them. Scarred me for life."
"Obviously dint scar ya that much, me an Keeley had a great night." He teased. "I can't believe it. I mean, I can, it's just weird to think about."
"Too weird to think about?"
"Too fuckin weird."
"What's weird?" Keeley asked, squeezing between them. 
"Ted and Rebecca fucking."
"That's not weird. That would literally be the hottest thing in the world. I'd combust."
"Hang on, hang on, you've got us… but you wanna watch that?" Jamie asked, affronted. Keeley nodded her head, 
"Duhhh! Anyway, it's nearly midnight so get ready for a snog boys!" Sam managed to wrestle the microphone from Beard and gave them a two minute heads up. He switched the speakers to the radio for the countdown and went back to drag Simi away from the bar where she was lining up row after row of shots. Ted returned to Rebecca after catching up with Nate for a while. 
"So, boss-"
"Not your boss, Ted."
"If you say so. Who ya kissing at midnight? Keeley Jones-Kent? Beardo the Weirdo?"
"You?"
"Me? You sure about that?"
"I'm not fully convinced, but I don't exactly have long left to find an alternative." Ted turned to face her. 
"You want an alternative? How 'bout Dani?"
"Hmm. Both girlfriends are here."
"Jan?"
"You?" She suggested again, an exasperated smile forming. 
"Back to me again, huh? Wow you're really limited on options." In the background, the team were counting down. 
"Oh, I think you might be the best option." She leaned in towards him, 
Six, five, -
"In fact, you're the only option."
Four, three, two, -
She hesitated briefly halfway to a kiss, but of course, he met her in the middle. 
One! Happy New Year!
The noise of their family around them faded into the background as Ted's hand cupped the back of her head and his fingers tangled into her hair. He pulled her closer, sliding along the bench to bridge the gap between them. 
"Happy New Year, Becca." He whispered, resting his forehead against hers. 
"Happy New Year." She went to lean back in to kiss him again, "Will you come back with me tonight?"
"Sure will, sweetheart, if that's what you want?"
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The party quickly began to fade with the new year coming in. Colin and Michael left to try and get some rest before the next day. With Leslie, Julie, Trent and the other older members of the group heading out, Rebecca and Ted decided to join them. They all jumped into a selection of waiting Ubers, calling out goodnight, blowing kisses and looking forward to the wedding. No one said a word when Ted got into Rebecca’s cab. She leaned against him in the back seat, her hand on his thigh and his hand tracing patterns down her arm. At her house, he helped her out of her coat and followed her upstairs where he unzipped her dress. She sat on the edge of the bed while he removed her high heels, a hand stroking up her calf. She pulled the dress up and over her head, leaving her in the lingerie set she told him she brought with him in mind. He sat back on his heels with a smile.
"You look beautiful."
"Thank you," she said shyly. "I missed you." She reached out for him. "I've had enough of quick, stolen moments."
"Tell me what you need, baby?"
"I need you to make love to me, Ted." He stood up to remove his clothes while she watched. He blushed, but she pulled him towards her by the waistband of his boxers and kissed a line from one hip to the other. She palmed the hard line in his boxers but he gripped her wrist before she could touch him any more. He pushed her gently back onto the bed, still holding her wrists, and raised them above her head. 
"Keep those hands right there for me, honey."  He muttered against her skin, then he kissed a hot path down her body, his mustache scratching against her stomach and hips. "I just realised the most terrible thing." He said, pulling her lace knickers down. He pulled her thighs apart and dragged her down to the edge of the bed. "I haven't gone down on you since the first time."
"That can't be true." She whined as he licked through her folds. He stopped to reply, making her moan with the loss of contact. 
"Sure is baby, it's been more than a year of quick, stolen moments, remember?" Before she could reply again, his mouth was on her clit and he was pumping two fingers inside her. He had her on the edge almost immediately, knowing exactly where and how she needed him. She came hard, her hands still above her head but frantically gripping the sheets. He didn't let up as she came, he continued to suck and tease her until her thighs clenched around him again. Unable to touch him with her hands, she ground her hips against his mouth, desperate for more contact, more of him. He took his time so he could really see her fall apart, he'd missed being able to drag it out for her - they’d had such little time together. When he released her clit with a pop, she moved her legs and reached to pull him up the bed. "Where d'ya want me, sweetheart?" He asked, hands coveting her body, biting a nipple through her bra. 
"Sit up." He did as she asked, back against the headboard. She straddled his lap and wasted no time in sinking down onto him. 
"Hmm, thought we were taking our time?" He asked, grunting into her collarbone as she settled. She stopped moving, 
"Maybe you were. Shall I go slow?" She teased, bringing his face up to her. She ground her hips so slowly, it was like she'd barely moved at all. They both groaned deeply. She fucked him slowly, languidly, rising and falling onto his cock at an agonising pace. The friction against her clit was exquisite each time she rolled her hips. The tension built until they were both mumbling each other's names and little else. Rebecca captured Ted’s mouth in a filthy kiss, sending them both over the edge as he gripped her hips tightly while he spilled inside her. He held her against him as they caught their breath.
"Fuck, Becca. I love you." They fell asleep together quickly, knowing that for the first time in over a year, they'd also wake up together. Their morning together reminded Rebecca of the morning after their first time - right before Ted had left. Before Matthijs, before Marie. She woke to him spooned around her, hands roaming her body. He pulled her leg back to hook over the back of his knee and open her up to him. His hand snaked across her waist, dipped to guide himself into her and then rolled around her clit until she reached behind her to pull him into a messy kiss. Then in the shower, he’d gotten to his knees while she was trying to wash her hair. In the kitchen, bent over her kitchen table, just as he’d dreamed about. And then finally, on the stairs before they left for the wedding.
~~~~~~~~
Rebecca watched Colin fiddle with his tie again. The young Welshman looked more nervous than she had ever seen. She couldn't hold herself still any longer. She passed Ted her bag and brushed past him. It was only a few steps to the front of the room where she took his hands away from his tie and held them gently. Ted watched her smile at the young man, she talked quietly to him as she released his hands, unknotted and retied the tie. She kissed his cheek, also turned to Isaac alongside him, and held his hand for a second before popping back to her seat.
"Soccer mom." Ted teased. 
"Fuck you."
"Please do. That was very sweet, is he OK?"
"Have you not had enough of me since midnight?" she asked, eyebrows raised. "He's nervous. He'll be fine. The very public declarations of love are the hardest part." Michael appeared in the doorway, appearing far calmer than Colin. 
"There's no such thing as enough of you." He whispered. Once again, Rebecca cried during the ceremony while Ted supplied tissues and held her hand. Once the ceremony was over, the attendees headed toward the bar. Colinand Michael had chosen a lovely boutique hotel in central London for their venue, both families had descended en masse along with seemingly all of Richmond. 
“Someone had a good night.” Keeley said to Rebecca while Ted was at the bar with Roy and Jamie.
“Are we talking about you guys? Because, I would probably pay to watch that.”
“Aww babe! I’d let you watch for free. I meant you though.”
“You’re too kind.”
“You’re glowing. The kind of glow that only comes from about 5 orgasms.”
“Pretty sure it was more like 7 or 8.” Rebecca muttered.
“Fuck me!”
“I’m a bit tired actually, can we reschedule?” 
“I’m not surprised you’re tired! How are you still standing?!” Keeley asked gleefully.
“No idea. Gin and the promise of more?”
“Yeah that’d probably keep me going too. So are you… together? Giving it a go?” Ted was on his way over with Roy and the drinks.
“No idea, haven’t talked yet. Mostly just fucked.” Rebecca managed to admit just before they were in earshot.
“Hi Ted!” Keeley greeted him with a knowing grin. “Get back to Mae’s ok last night?” She asked innocently.
“Hey Keels,” he kissed her cheek, “did you guys have a good night? I stayed at Rebecca’s last night, shared a cab y’know. New Year's Eve, crazy Uber prices and all that.”
“Hmm yeah. I mean, it’s not like you’re both filthy rich or anything. Who needs to spend an extra 30 quid on a taxi, that would just be reckless.” She raised an eyebrow. Rebecca cleared her throat.
“Excuse me, I’m just going to the ladies. Keeley?”
“Nope, I’m good right here thanks babe.” Rebecca hesitated,
“Sure?”
“Yep, off you pop.”
“What is it with you two and off you pop?” Ted questioned as Rebecca disappeared from view.
“I’m asking the questions here, pal.” Keeley spun to face him. “What’s going on?” Ted had a caught in the headlights look about him.
“I… don’t know?” Roy stood behind Keeley shaking his head.
“Wrong answer. You’re in for it now.”
“Wrong answer. You’ve got this whole perfect boyfriend vibe going on since you arrived yesterday, loving on her like you two haven’t been torturing each other for over a year. And she told me about last night. Or this morning. Whichever, whatever.”
“Keeley, I-”
“I want to make sure that you’re not going to hurt her. You have no idea how brightly she shines when you’re around - those little infrequent visits and the hot, sneaky sex and then you bugger off back to Kansas and it’s like she’s not sure of herself.”
“She always shines.”
“She does, yes. But when you’re here it’s… honestly it’s something else. And maybe you don’t see it, but when you’re not here there’s a piece missing.”
“Let me guess, the lemon in the gin? The salt in the tequila?”
“Yes! See - you do get it!”
“Beard said something similar. So did Becca, actually. But they were referring to…” he gestured around the room, the team. “All of this. Everyone.”
“It is everyone, don’t get me wrong. But we all have something, someone. I’ve got Roy and Jamie, Leslie’s got Julie, the team are the team. We all pulled each other along when you first left and we got by, but you just don’t see how much harder it is for her. Going home alone every night? She’s the only one with no one.” Ted looked down into his whiskey. “I, we,” she looked around the room, “care too much for her for her to be alone. We care too much for you too.”
“I’ll bear that in mind. Thanks Keeley.”
“I love you , Ted.”
“I love you too, hon. You’re the best.” He put an arm around her.
“Don’t fuckin’ tell her that, she’ll get a big head.” Roy groaned. “She’s already got enough people under her thumb.”
“Including you, baby!” Keeley replied with a wink and a finger gun.
“Oh god, are we telling Keeley how great she is again?” Rebecca rejoined them.
“I’m the best, apparently.” The younger woman beamed.
“Yes you are, darling. I certainly can’t live without you.” The party soon got into full swing, despite hangovers from the previous night. With Keeley’s comments echoing in his mind, Ted focused on Rebecca. Slow dancing with her, joining her with the team and staying by her side. No one questioned it, no one asked what they were to each other. He stayed at her house again that night. He made her a cup of brown water in the morning to take back up to her in bed, eager to get back to her.
“Goodness me! Ted, you nearly gave me a heart attack!”
“Mornin’ Deborah, nice to see you again.”
“Good morning. Nice to see you’re wearing clothes.”
“Yeah well, Rebecca warned me you have a habit of dropping by unannounced. I’ll go and get her.” They spent the day together, went out for dinner with the coaches, their partners, Leslie, Julie and Trent. Rebecca could almost believe that it was real, that this was their life together. She watched as he packed up the small suitcase he’d retrieved from Mae’s after apologising to her for not once sleeping in the bed he’d paid for. She sat cross-legged in the center of the bed wearing one of his coaching t-shirts. He’d found the drawer full and she’d had to come clean about why she had them. 
~~~~~~~~~
The following morning, he left her with a kiss at the front door to go to the airport. She managed to wait all of 20 minutes before she was hurriedly dressing and following him out of the door. Habit again saw her purchasing another first class ticket.
“Well this feels a lot like deja vu.” He said, stepping away from the ticket desk. “Another first class ticket? Where for this time?”
“I need to say something.” She replied nervously. “I didn’t say it last time, I was too scared. But I can’t let you leave again without saying it. We’ve both ruined potential new relationships because we can’t seem to let go of whatever this is. I need you to know that I love you, Ted. I love you more than anything in the world and I’d do anything if you’d stay. I want-” her voice broke over her tears as she voiced everything she hadn’t said previously. “I want you to come back to me. I want you to come back for me. If it means I spend half a year in Kansas with you, I’d do it. Whatever it takes, I need you to know that I’ll be all in, just say the word. But we can’t keep doing whatever this is. I love you too much to keep stringing this along. I love Henry too much to take you away from him. So we either find a way, or we don’t.” He stepped forwards to hold her as she cried in his arms again. 
Last call for passengers to Paris, France.
“Let me… let me think. Let me talk to Michelle and Henry. God, sweetheart I’d give anything to be selfish right now, but I can’t. I love you, Rebecca. I’ll love you forever, but I need to figure this out first.” She nodded through her tears, her fingers holding onto his until the last moment as he stepped through the gate to his waiting flight.
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"you do know i have a first name?" + whoever this could work for !
ohhh, thank you! I’m gonna write Parker! I’m just gonna drop you in the middle of this let’s go!
Parker sat in the chair in front of Max’s, her dads, counter. He’d left a plate of cookies which she thought was really funny but she hadn’t touched them. One, because they chips ahoy which is easily the worst store bought cookie and two, simply because she was too excited.
She could hear her dad and some guy named Michael arguing about something in the other room. She was pretty sure she was part of the argument but they’d also clearly been arguing before she came in, so she wasn’t the root cause.
With some social media stalking of her dad she knew Michael was a family friend that had only started appearing again recently, though they’d gone to high school together. There was a photo of them, along with Max’s sister Isobel, on the bleachers looking incredibly happy. She’d never been that close with anyone, except her mom. Well, maybe this was a new chance! Her mom was a loner who’d raised one but her dad was liked by lots of people. Maybe he could teach her how.
Given that she did not hear the argument winding down, she hopped off her stool and decided to explore.
She went over to the bookcases lining the wall and started checking out the titles. It was in the dewey decimal system which made her giggle. Her dad was a huge nerd who used the dewey decimal system for his home library.
“Are you stealing?” Michael asked, catching her off guard as he stormed into the room.
“I wasn’t even touching anything,” she said as she put her hands up. Max followed him with a resigned look.
“I believe you, you can put your hands down,” he said, wiping his face with his hand.
“Well I don’t, she is not your kid,” Michael said, pointedly ignoring her presence.
“Funny, that’s not what it says on my birth certificate,” she shot back at him, making him glare at her.
“There’s often more than one person with the same name, there’s probably a 75 Max Evans in Roswell alone,” Michael argued.
“37 actually and only one that went to high school with my mom,” she informed him.
“Sweetheart, just because I went to high school with your mom doesn’t mean I’m your dad,” Max explained gently.
“Then why would she name you on my birth certificate?” she asked, going over to her backpack and getting it out. She handed it to him, along with photos she found of him and her mom.
Michael grabbed her bag from her hands, rooting around in it. He pulled out some other photos and scoffed.
“Stalk much?” he asked, showing Max printed out photos from high school.
“I was curious! 14 years of knowing nothing about my father other than he was probably a brunette does that to a girl,” she said before adding “besides, if you don���t want people to see your old photos you shouldn’t have a public facebook.”
“You still have a facebook?” Michael asked disgustedly.
“I haven’t used it in years!” he said, still looking at the letter he had written Tess back in high school.
“Still, your mom could’ve met another Max Evans after she graduated,” Michael said.
“Sure, I mean I was born exactly seven months she graduated, which means she would’ve had to have met another Max Evans while she was still in high school, and there’s no other record of another anywhere near where she was living. But I guess it’s possible,” she shrugged.
“Who’s your mom anyway?” Michael asked, crossing his arms.
“Tess Hardy,” she answered shortly. That answer made Michael scowl and Max look up.
“And how come your mom’s not here?” he asked, a small smile on his face. It unnerved her a bit.
“She’s at work, busy day,” she shrugged.
“So I can’t call her?” he asked, smiling more.
“Well you could but I’m not giving you her number,” she smiled back, wider.
“Max, we have way bigger problems than this kid’s daddy issues,” Michael said pointedly.
“You do know I have a first name?” she asked him.
“One I will not be learning,” he answered, as Max pulled out his phone and dialed someone.
“Hey Izzy, I need you to do me a favor, could you find a way to get me Tess from high school’s number, stat? Thanks, I’ll tell you about it later,” he hung up.
“You are so screwed,” Michael whispered to her.
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