#selena stealing phones

[aether-foundation-pr]

help none of us can read the signs here.

- selena

[aether-foundation-pr]

NOW I WILL JUST TO SPITE YOU!!!!

- selena

I don't know how many times I have to say this.

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CRATER.

I AM TIRED OF HAVING TO CONVINCE PEOPLE TO NOT GO DOWN THERE, AS WELL AS HAVING TO DRAG YOUR ASSES BACK OUT.

Thank you.

[lauriemarch]

and at the end of the day, people will still hate women.

because beyonce is a terrible songwriter who has a good body and nothing more and she's really nothing compared to olivia rodrigo, that stuck-up bitch who steals other people's music, but taylor swift is an old, bitter nothing who clearly hates other girls. and sabrina carpenter deserves to die because she followed her heart, not her brain, and that's exactly why zendaya will never be good enough for tom holland. don't forget about kylie jenner, who's stealing precious timothee's innocence away and dating her is like committing arthouse cinema suicide, or how we said the same thing about miley cyrus and her disgusting profanity, think of the children, poor liam hemsworth, trapped in a marriage with such a horrible woman. lana del rey was hot until she was big and she made trailerpark sexy until her ass got a little too fat. and ariana grande, talentless homewrecker, and selena gomez, jealous and unreasonable, and hailey bieber, even more boring than the blood drying on the knives you are so quick to pull. sophie turner is a bad mom and megan thee stallion deserved whatever was coming to her.

and amidst all of this, we still don't know these women. we cannot fathom the pain of having a public divorce, one where people choose sides and hurl insults at you until the battery on their phone dies. we don't watch them chase after sweet-cheeked children in tucked-away backyards or play board games with their best friends while their chests heave in laughter. we don't know their marriages and we don't know their solitudes. we don't watch them unravel themselves, time and time again, preparing for the battle that we have made of their lives. they can never make a mistake. they can never cry. they can never be who they believe themselves to be.

and we take all of this and we go to work, we ride the bus, we go grocery shopping, we walk in dappled sunlight, and we let ourselves shrivel. i compare myself to every body i see and i comfort in the fact that i can still encircle my wrists with my fingers. food turns to dust in my mouth when i think about the fact that taylor swift thinks she's fat and people still hate sabrina carpenter for sticking by joshua bassett's side when he almost died, for God's sake, and now the people on my twitter feed are saying GUTS is the worst album they've ever heard. i liked it, the tiny voice in my head cries out. she wrote songs that made me feel noticed. they're calling the song i relate to the most a total skip.

so i close the app. i try not to think about the endless profiles screaming about how much they hate a nineteen/thirty-two/thirty-eight/twenty-three/twenty-six/forty-two year old. i try not to think about how much they would hate me, if they knew anything at all.

[yuyu1024]

Fake Dating

Pairings: Mingyu x Y/N

Genre/tags: non idol au, university couple

Warning: 🔞 fluff, suggestive but not purely smut, cursing, pet names, jealousy, mention of bullying but not extreme

~~~ [lmk if i miss anything]

Words: 2.4k

Disclaimer:

- this story is just made up

- english is not my first language, please be nice 😊

A/N: written this while drinking my 3rd cup of coffee. Thats why it must be all over the place and does not make sense and feels a bit rushed... but yeah. 💀 im fine lol.

Anyways... busy days ahead.

Stay safe.

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"Hold my hand..." he utters the second you jump out of his SUV's front passenger seat.

"What?" You grunt as you put your backpack on you.

"Just.... hold... my... hand..." he hiss through his teeth whilst smiling.

You roll your eyes, "Fine." And then intertwined your fingers with his.

"Next time... when I tell you to do something... just do it okay?" He says trying to sound sweet.

You got it now. His ex is probably within the perimeter of the parking lot that's why he asked you to hold his hand.

"Okay... I will listen next time..." you force a sweet smile and then tip toe to pinch him on his cheek as a gesture of trying to act like you find him cute but not really.

"Thank you."

You two are over acting everything but you know from outside perspective, it is believable. Coz you even got your friends fooled. None of them know that between you and Mingyu, everything is just fake. You are not actually dating. He just asked for your help.

Why you? You have no fucking idea.

"How long are we going to do this?" You ask as you two walk along the sidewalk.

"Until I get the reaction I need from her..."

"And what reaction is that?"

He snorts a proud and yet annoyingly laugh. "Beg."

"Beg?" You stop walking. "This thing will end when she begs for you to take her back?"

"Yeah."

You roll your eyes again and let go of his hand. "That is silly..."

"What the fuck does that mean?"

"Well... I know Selena." You sigh, "She was my schoolmate since highschool... and she never begs men. It's always the other way around."

"Wow. Don't look down at me like that! Am I not attractive enough to make her beg and regret she broke up with me?"

You scan him from head to toe. "You are not bad... I must say... you are the very first good looking guy I actually approve by looks....that Selena dated."

"Really?" He arches a brow.

"However.... given her history." You pull out your phone from your pocket. "Goodluck." You mumble as you go on and scroll over texts on your phone. "Plus... you using me... is a wrong move... I am not a competition or whatsoever for her."

"If that's what you think... why did you agree with me? Doing this?"

"I was... desperate... like you. I needed saving that day too... so..." you trail off, your eyes busy with your phone still.

Yeah. That day when Mingyu pulled you from the bleachers, you needed that save. You were getting bullied by the mean girls from your class. Well, just because you caught their eyes that day.

Anyways, that afternoon during Mingyu's practice, you were there being tormented by those girls. They were acting like they were your friends but they were pinching and pulling your hair just to make you feel uncomfortable. And then suddenly, Mingyu spots you from the distance.

He called you by your name, asks you about something about going home with him and then chatted about random stuff. You were so fucking confuse but you went with his acting. At first you thought he saw you getting bullied so he helped you. But them after the whole quick kdrama acting, he explained everything to you.

That's it.

"Hey..." Mingyu steals your phone from your hand. "Stop using your phone when we're talking... you know its rude if you are talking to someone and you are not even paying attention."

You try to take it back but you fail. He is taller than you. "I am listening... and answering.."

"No..." he locks your phone and puts it in his bag. "Why are you so addicted with your phone?"

"I'm not! I was just replying to someone..."

"Who?"

"None of your business... babe..." you stick your tongue out and dig your phone out of his gym bag. "Anyways... goodluck with practice... just message me if we need to do something or your giving me a ride home or not."

He frowns. "Of course, I will drive you home."

You smile. "Okay then... thank you. See you!" You wink and left

****

Days had passed. Nights had gone by so quick. It has been an hectic few weeks for you. With all of the reviewing you have been doing preparing for the exams, on top of trying to survive each classes. You are dead inside now basically.

"I'm so tired." You sigh as you lay your head on your book and unplug your phone from charging. "It has been four months already?" You mumble as you scroll over you calendar for your schedules and see the monthsary reminder that Mingyu had set for every 26th of the month. "We lasted this long...?"

You thought that this fake dating will be over after 3 weeks. 2 months tops if Mingyu wanted to be serious with the 'making selena jealous and beg' agenda. But four months? That's a record breaker. Well atleast to your judgement of him.

It's not that you are getting tired of this fake dating shit. It's just... emotionally draining you in somewhat way.

He makes your heart confuse every now and then. And you can't do anything about it. That big giant puppy is a good-looking, athletic and charming dude. His attitude in life and personality is not bad either. He is funny and smart too. So... he is a good dream boyfriend material.

It's not a shocker that Selena liked him. Nor the rest of his fanclub. Mingyu is....hot. And you are not blind nor heartless.

However since you know your place in this modern world, your level in the who's hot and who's not. You are NOT a good match for him. You are just existing now in his world because he have a mission. His ex. So.. catching feelings is not in your to do list.

Yeah you can always ask him to end the deal. He said it himself; that you have the freedom too. BUT, besides being the hot guy in your life. Mingyu had been a friend too...(which you lack in your life sadly) so you are not sure if you are willing to let go a decent friend if you end whatever relationship you have with him.

*buzz*

🐶: where are you?

💖: why?

🐶: wdym why? Don't tell me you forgot?

💖: forgot what?

💖: just tell me

💖: im busy.

It took three minutes before he replies again

🐶: my mother's party is tonight.

"Fuck!" You hiss as you scramble to get all your things in your bag

You got a few sshh and be quiet from the other students studying in the library.

"Sorry..." you mouth as you hurry your way out

🐶: just tell me where the fuck are you and im going to pick you up.

You were trying to reply as you run out of the building but then the sound of the pouring rain made you gasp.

"Shit!"

You are dumbfounded. You don't know what to do now. You have no umbrella and you need to get home and get dress for his mom's birthday party.

*phone buzzes*

"Where are you?" He says as soon as you answered the call

"Library building. Outside..." you exhale your frustration. You scan the whole empty space in front of you. No one is running. No human is in sight. "How can I go? I don't have any change of clothes with me... maybe... I can just--"

"Found you."

You look straight up and see his pick up truck.

He rolls down the window of the passenger seat. "Get in!" He yells

"Crap!" You put your phone in your leather bag and then raise your jacket on top of your head before running like crazy down the steps.

The moment you got in, he sees your legs, part of your skirt and shirt are wet, "I've been calling you..."

"Sorry... my phone died and I just charged it."

His forehead is wrinkled. He does not look like he is in the mood.

"Figured." He then opens the zip of your bag and takes your phone so he can plug it to his car. "Let's hurry home so we can both change..."

"But I don't have--" you pause as you see how drenched he is. "Why are you so soaked?" You take off your jacket and put it around him.

He chuckles. "Thanks?" He finds it funny that you give him your small as jacket to a big guy like him.

"Just take it... you're cold."

"So are you..." he says

"I'm fine." Then you scan the back seat of his car, checking if he have a spare shirt somewhere.

"What are you looking for?" He glances at you when he sees you reaching for something while he's driving. "Hey!" He holds on to you when you almost slipped.

"Got it!" You grunt. "I found you a--"

Your cheeks suddenly burns like hell. No, you did not randomly got sick or what. You're just caught off guard when you straighten up your position and felt... and saw that his hand is on your thigh.

Mingyu is fucking holding your thigh!

"Is that a shirt of mine?" He asks, his eyes is on the road.

"Uhmm..." you answer, "uhuh."

"How did you know I have clean a shirt back there?" He's still not moving his hand off you.

"Well..." you look outside the window to your side, pretending to not notice it. "I remembered you said you always bring extra... especially during practice."

He hums his answer. "You do listen when I talk..."

"Whatever."

You became silent and stiff. Even though eventually he removed his hand because he is driving. He needs his hands.

But the warmth that his hand left on your skin lingers. It burns. And it felt like your skin misses the touch.

*phone buzzes*

You bend over to unplug your phone and see who texted you. But then suddenly, Mingyu swerves his car to park giving you a whiplash and dropping your phone on the floor.

"What the fuck? Why are you so aggressive parking your--"

It was a blurr. You don't know what caused it nor what happened but Mingyu just parked his car, unbuckle his seatbelt and lunges at you. He, out of the blue, just started kissing you.

"Mingyu!" Your voice is small and weak. You're panting. "W-what the hell...?"

His eyes are just on you, scanning your face. Most particularly your bruised lips.

"I don't want you to reply to him anymore..." he says

"W-what?"

"I know your still texting your ex..." he cups your face with his one hand. "And I don't like it." He leans close again and kisses you more. Sucking your lower lip and tongue.

This is so fucking wrong but you can't get a grip of yourself to stop kissing back. It feels so fucking good. Your body was cold earlier but now, it's not.

"You are kissing me... because of that? You hate my ex?" You ask as your lips separates

"Don't be dumb. Of course that's not the only reason..." His hand slides back to your thights and it earned him a sensual reaction that made him smile in pure joy. "You know... I like it when you blush..." he says before going in for another kiss.

Everything that's happening is out og the blue. How did you both got in this situation? No clue. Does he like you? Is he just horny? What?

"W-wait..." your back is already leaning on the door whilst you still have your seatbelt on. "I don't think... this is right."

"Hmmm..."

"I think we should--"

Before finishing your sentence, Mingyu unbuckles your seatbelt and pushed your seat back so it lowers. You yelp as it goes down, flat.

"Move to the back." He orders

"What?" You look at him and the backseat.

"Crawl..."

"W-why?"

"Y/N... you know what I mean... go... please?"

You heart is beating fast. Its a mixed of excitement and fear of what if you guys get caught. Yes his car is tinted but...

He totally stops the car engine (to be safe) and then starts pulling his shirt off

"What are you doing?" You gasp

He smiles, "why are you asking questions that's already obvious?" He is big but he moved from the driver's seat to the backseat beside you.

"Well..." you hug your legs as you watch him move

"Don't tell me... you're a shy type person when it comes to fucking?" He is smirking.

"I'm... not....it's just..."

"Just what?" He ask while removing his bracelet and wrist watch

"Why are we doing this?" You question

He shrugs. "Because... I like you."

"You like me?" You are taken aback. "Seriously?" And then laugh. "You're funny..."

"Who said I'm joking?" He grabs both your ankles, spread your legs and place them on his side. He is hovering you now.

"But... selena..." you are breatheless as you see him basically on top of you now.

"The deal was only for a month...right?"

You nod

"It didn't worked. So... I moved on..."

"The fuck? So why do we still do this dating shit?"

"Because... I like you."

"What? I'm confused."

"Selena broke up with me... coz I started liking someone else..."

"What?! Who?"

Mingyu lowers down his face and starts kissing you on your neck, just below your ear. "Obviously... its you..."

He continues to nibble your neck until he felt your hips react with his touches.

"Your...y-your making this shit up... just to... just to fuck me..." you are moaning the words out now.

"If I just want to fuck you... I could just ask you right there and then in the field..." he explains "I'm sorry I made this fake dating shit up... but... I know you'll not try to date me if I didn't do it... I know you don't like me before... so..."

You just stare at him and try to absorb whatever he's saying

"Why.... why do you like me?"

"I don't know.. I just did..." he pushes the hair off your face. "I think you don't remember... but we've been to same classes a few times before... you were so quiet and always isolated that you don't notice me when I try to reach out..." he snorts a small smile. "I can explain the whole story in detail later if you want but..."

"But what?"

"I'm fucking horny right now... and I don't think I can wait anymore..."

Your eyes widens before laughing out loud. Mingyu is so real and does not deny what he needs.

"Okay then....." you try to stop laughing. "Let's do it quick before anyone sees us plus your mom is waiting..."

"Fuck yeah."

[ddejay18]

Batfam Reality TV show

Ugh FINE I'll tell you about my Batfam Reality TV show HC's okay? jeez... (nobody asked).

Before i yap, this idea has been swearving around in my brain like a wagon tied to a angry rhino for a while now. I can't remeber if i was inspired by other posts so if im accidentally stealing someones idea or someone has similar posts pls lmk so i can I'll tag them :). Also reminder that these are Head Cannons, if you don't agree then thats okay. These are just the senarios I play in MY head. (pls ignore all spelling mistakes, im lazy)

Okay, I feel like a reality TV show centred around the batfam would be so funny. Like, a bunch of self aware traumatized orphans hanging around in a mansion. The Kardashians but actually likeable, humble (well, it depends) and absoloute chaos, and not the "omg youre so chaotic lmao" but instead "Ah shit, someone is trying to break in to confess their love to Brucie again, someone call the cops" kind of chaos.

Bruce Wayne is the prince of Gotham. He has built Gotham from the ground up and he is loved by the majority of Gotham residents and even villains. In this cenario, Bruce's billionare playboy days are behind him, and works more like a tired dad who is just trying his best (good parent Bruce Wayne basically). He really has no idea how or when most of these people became a part of the family but is just happy they're there. Mabey Selena Kyle /or Clark Kent could be a side character and there could be a B-plot where Bruce is panicing about proposing or something. Is chronically reading the newspaper. Bruce is also the type of parent to really try to BOND with his family. Puzzles, games, trips, picknics, lgbtq+ merch ect.

Dick Grayson lives, and even has a key to the city of Bludhaven but still visits home regularly. There is an on-going gag where Dick always talks about longing for a relationship but when sees his ex'es while out and about and turns 180° and hides. (its my HC i can do what I want. Dick is a terrible long-time boyfriend, okay).

There is also a scene where Dick makes fun of Tim for being emo (he was just on his phone) and the rest of the Batfam in their one-on-one interviews show pictures and share horror stories from Dick's 'Hot topic, MCR, stealing dads car, eyeliner, youre not my real dad, ugh' phase from his teenage years and a screen shot of Bruce Wayne holding up a picture of Dick with a joint hanging out of his mouth becomes a meme format. Another clip that went viral is a home video where Alfred is scolding Dick for staying out late and he goes "UGH" and backflips out of the room. It cuts right back to Dick where he is smiling and hugging Damian being all ":D".

Jason Todd is thought to have been dead by the people of Gotham for years but as the season progresses, can be seen more and more often in the backround like walking into rooms while people are giving their one-on-one interviews and slowly backing out, or him just walking past a room, or as soon as the camera crew enters a room Jason makes eyecontact with the viewer and just turns around and leaves. There was an intstance that sparked a lot of controvercy online where Roy Harper came to the mansion looking for Jay and the batfam just stared at him, looked to the camera crew and then looked back at him. He swiftly left after rambiling about his terrible grief. (nobody bought it)

They all grew lazy nearing the end of the season and Jason just sits at the dinner table with everyone there, the camera never focuses on him and nobody mentions that he IS actually alive and is sitting RIGHT THERE. Jason just covers his face with his free hand while he eats and can just be seen in the backround while people talk. Jason says something and the camera turned to Bruce, and the editors, very poorly, tried to make it seem like Bruce was the one talking when it was obviously Jason.

In season two of "THE WAYNES" Jason finally joins the cast and admits in a one-on-one interview that he is, in fact alive and that its not a big deal (they make up an excuse and say that he just didnt like papparazzi/had a brain injury or something so he faked his death). This is never mentioned again.

Duke Thomas lives in the manor and was adopted by Bruce (again, its my HC i can do what I want). Duke is the moral compass and seemingly the only one that actually does their own chores. He is constantly just staring out into the madness that is the rest of his family since he is one of the newer member of the family. He, along with Tim are the only ones that can cuss out Bruce without reprocussion. Damian gets kind of jealous of Duke becasue Alfred the cat seems to like Duke a lot, and Dami is afraid of Alfred the cat choosing Duke as his new favorite person. Duke is extremely aware of this and shoo's Alfred the cat away and pretends to not like cats when Damian is around (to soothe his soul a bit).

Tim Drake is also one of the few members of the family that actually lives at home. Tim is a skater kid and Ipad kid at the same time somehow. He is also the ONLY person in the manor (Alfred excluded) that Bruce doesn't scold (it would be weird, since Tim basically babysat Bruce after Jason died).

Tim and Bernard Dowd start dating during the filming of S1 so there are a lot of scenes of Tim freaking out because Bernard is coming over and of the others making fun of him for looking into every detail of their interactions and overthinking them (was that a romantic gesture or not??). Bernard finally makes an appearence where he gives a short one-on-one where he introduces himself. Bernard quickly rose in ranks in terms of the internets white boy of the month (the TikTok edits went hard).

Cassandra Wayne was also legally adopted by Bruce and is his little princess (she is highly dangerous). She changed her last name from Cain to Wayne, bc i feel like she sees the Waynes as her real family. She looks nice enough but once the audience gets to know her they become aware of her insane competitiveness and how she has everyone in the manor wrapped around her pinkie. She dominates in board/video games and is the only one that can convince Alfred to get take out. Cass also practices ballet and is selectively mute and uses ASL most of the time (i just like the idea of her being SELECTIVELY mute, okay).

She is dating Steph (ITS CANON IN MY EYES). Cass, Tim, Bruce, Alfred, Damian and Duke are the only actual residents of the Wayne manor, the others just come and go like its an open buffet.

There is a scene where Cass, Steph, Tim and Bernard all sit on the couch and tell the camera crew that, "well yes Steph and Tim used to date and didn't get along for a while but now we're all friends". "Steph is tecnically dating her ex's sister but its not that complicated, REALLY". "Well yeah, Bruce conciders Steph a part of the family but its not weird or anything guys I PROMISE". "Well yeah actually, both Tim and I realized we weren't straight during our relationship. Why?" Cass and Bernard also get along really well but Bernard doesnt know any sign language and has to rely on others to translate/ Cass has to write thing down for him (they talk MAD shit).

Stephanie Brown. Damn, how the fuck does she keep get in? Sometimes Steph just sneakes into the manor to watch TV or to raid the fridge, while texting her girlfriend, Cass about how much they miss each other when Cass is litterally just upstairs and they're both too lazy to move. Bruce offered her a key to the mansion but she just responded by saying "nah its more fun this way". Steph is constantly accused of being a gold digger within the home and she doesnt deny the claims but its obvious that she does genuinely hang around because they have all become a family to her (found family basically, ugh im such a sucker).

Damian Wayne is still young so there is not a lot of scenes going into his personal life like at school and stuff but he is still there a lot. Anytime Damian says something socially strange or offputting, the others just chuck it up to Damian being a little weird sometimes teehee, or just tell people to not mind him because he is kind of new around there. Meanwhile, Damian speaks in a very professional and sophisticaded way which creates conspiricy theories among viewers about his upbringing, ESPECIALLY because Damian said something in passing about being raised in a secret mountain society.

The camera crew caught a glimpse of Damian in the yard casually accomplishing amazing feats with a giant sword and then immidietly stopping dead in his tracks when he noticed a wild rabbit in the garden. Keen viewers also noticed this strange phenomenon where Damian somehow wins every argument EXCEPT for when its with Alfred.

(I both love and hate the idea of Damian being a spawn of satan in everyones eyes. It can be funny sometimes but in my universe, Damian gets along well with everyone. Sure Damian is crude and weird but he's a kid, and i want him to have a supportive family that understands why he does and says the things he does. I basically just want Damian unapologetically being a kid.)

Alfred Pennyworth is an interesting person for newer fans of the Wayne family, since he is practically unknows to the public. Alfred introduces himself as the only butler in the Wayne manor and a long time friend of the Wayne family. Viewers quickly realize that Alfred is really the man of the house and it becomes previlant when he goes on a short weekend trip (with a secret girlfriend perhaps, Maggie Page perhaps) and everything falls apart. Bruce doesnt know where he is supposed to be at any given time, a hirearchy is established (Cass is a very unfair leader) and the only person making sure the others are fed is that mysterious figure in the backround (Jason).

Alfred makes it sound like he is only the butler but the rest of the batfam all talk to/about him as the essential part of the family that he is and how he is everyones badass, british, grand papa, dad, butler- babysitter-cook, friend thing.

Barbra Gordon is another unofficial member of the Wayne family. She is always over for game and movie nights and just in general. Barbra and Dick used to date but are on really good terms (suprisingly). Barbra is especially close with Jason, Cass and Dick, and is kind of a mentor/cool older sister figure to the others. Sometimes Jim Gordon visits as well, since he and Bruce are fellas.

In the opening scene of the first episode, the batfam are asked to make a family tree or list of sorts since there are so many of them and Barbra was the only person who remebered that Jason was supposed to be dead (nobody bought it).

This will do FOR NOW. I wasn't be able to fit everything here so ill prolly make a pt.2, where i tell yall abt some silly situations that would take place in a Wayne reality TV show. This is more like an introduction into the convoluted storyline that has been building up in my head (what else am i supposed to do at work?).

I also want to state that Leslie Thompkins is also concidered a family member to me since she is like a surrigate mother figure to Bruce but she won't be hanging around the manor as much as the others.

Ik i skipped a lot of characters that are concidered to be in the batfamily but even I dont know who IS concidered to be in the BatFam atp or I skipped characters that i just dont like/think about as much bc im shallow like that lol.

ALSO ALSO im not a huge BatCat or SuperBat shipper but i just felt like them being in the family dynamic would be interesting. Timid ol' Clark or the HBIC Selena Kyle. I also didnt include friends and stuff that would prob be at the manor all the time too like Roy, Wally, Jon, JLA, TT, YJ ect. blah-blah-blah you get it, I'll stop yapping now.

[aether-foundation-pr]

OH MY FUCKING GOD SCOUNDREL NO!!!! I HAVE LITERALLY SEEN WHAT NIHELIGO DO TO PEOPLE FIRST HAND!!! I WILL NOT HESITATE TO BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF YOU IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES FOR YOU TO GET BACK TO REALITY!!!!

- selena

This... Aether you speak of... You don't think they may be lying to you? Attempting to convince you to remove your power? Trying to plant a seed of fear so they have a better chance at stopping your rise?

They wish to keep you from your rightful place.

Destroy them and prove to the world how wrong they are about you.

//Ooops, I'm giving them more ideas. >:D

wait a fucking second

YEAH THEY COULD BE LYING TO ME

wait that makes so much fucking sense

they saw the damage

they had to convince me that i needed them gone

but i don't

and i don't want them gone

i've got someone on the to do list already but they're on the list now

[ashdreams2023]

Hi! Could I request a loki x hispanic reader who likes listening to romantic spanish music and would occasionally sing them to him :)

Loki x Hispanic reader

Disclaimer: I don’t listen to lots of Spanish music nor do I have any Latin friends to take info from so this is free styling till it makes sense 💀

Loki is open to any sort of entertainment, it’s also a plus when it’s something you like

At first he would just observe you humming those songs to yourself while going on about your day like nothing

Then he’ll catch you sometimes swinging your hips from side to side and making dramatic gestures with each lyric

Since he can basically understand every language in the world he can easily get why you get so passionate about the lyrics

Even when you’re acting all emotional and warped up in your blanket listening to them

At one point he would just memorize a bunch of songs since they’re on repeat all the time

He hums with you without realizing it and when you point it out he shoo you off then goes back to humming again

Loves him some Selena, his favorite song is {I could fall in love}

Since he’s a quick learner, you bet you he’s up in the kitchen swinging with you from side to side while your music is playing

Regarding the language though, he gets nosey real quick, especially if you’re being loud on the phone

Shares your headphones when you’re both cuddling

When you take him to family gatherings and the music starts playing in the background he taps his foot self consciously the whole time

Be prepared though, the aunties will steal him away if they find out he knows good music

"And you were hiding him from us! Shame on you"

Sometimes when he’s not feeling so well and he lays his head on your lap you sing to him and run your fingers through his hair he really likes that

Big green puppy eyes watching you with so much adoration it will make you melt each time

"I wish to always hear your beautiful sing to me for the rest of our lives Amor"

[ndl4l]

State of grace,

Part two.

I’m sorry this took so long! I hope you like it! 🩷🩷

It’s not really a trigger warning but it does get heated at some point! Read at your own risk!

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".. and then, she posted a picture of her eyebrows. Which everyone thinks was a way of mocking Selena.” She waves a nugget to his face, moving her hands as she explains the new TikTok drama to him.

“So she got the boy and she is still not happy?” Niko seriously wonders. His chin is prompt up on the palm of his hand, his head slightly tilted to the side to look at her as his full attention is on her. This all started with a simple question, little did he know how intrigued by the drama she would be.

“I think she needs validation from people, you know? like she needs someone to tell her he's more happy with her, she’s better than all his exes. I don't think it's about Selena.” She finally takes a break to breathe and bite into the nugget she has been holding for so long.

He let her talk for more than five minutes, uninterpreted. Niko hasn't said a single thing the whole time. He just gasps and makes disapproval noises here and there.

“Yeah but, what about the tweets and everything she made towards Selena? Maybe she is a fan. I mean, it's Selena Gomez!"

She nods, reaching for his coke. She finished hers as soon as they left Mcdonalds, and Niko is allowing her to sip off his. He doesn’t really care about the drink or the food, he just wanted to spend some time with her.

His car is parked in an abandoned parking lot, the only people around being them. It's quiet and they have a perfect view of the sunset.

“Maybe she's insecure 'cause she knows Selena was his first love. First love is different.” She dips her next nugget into ketchup and bites it in half.

Niko smiles, "have you had a first love?"

“well, no, but I’ve read about it.”

Niko's loud laugh echoes in the silence of the small car. It's only at that moment that she realizes there's no music playing on the radio. She reaches for it and presses the button to turn it on. She quickly opens the bluetooth on her phone to pair it with Niko's car, before he gets a chance and makes them listen to Adele again.

“Same thing!” He sarcastically mumbles to her. He watches her scroll down on her spotify playlists, unsure what to put on.

“Play Adele.” He moves his finger towards the screen of her phone and she flicks it away.

“Don't touch my phone!”

He smiles, stealing some of her fries. She only has a couple left and he takes them. They both decided to split dessert and she has been eating so slowly, it started to drive him mad.

"If my boyfriend, no husband, if my husband stayed silent whilst the whole internet was tearing me apart i would be filling for divorce, you know." She mumbles as Ciggarettes after sex start playing in the backgroud. Niko raises his eyebrows at the choise of music but doesn’t comment on it.

“He didn't say anything?”

She makes her eyes wide, to emphasize how bad she believes it is and shakes his head no.

"What a nonce."

"don't say that!" She says but still laughs. He does too.

They stay in silence for a few minutes. Soft music comes from the speakers as they're watching the sun go down. They enjoy each others company, Niko has long forgotten about the dessert, and Y/n no loger interested in the drama. Or the nuggets left in the red container.

“Do you want to get married?”

He turns to look at her, her question throwing him off. Who asks that? “What kind of question is that? I dont know!”

“I think you do. You look like someone who wants to be married.”

He snorts, his eyes on hers. “How does one who wants to be married look?”

She waves her hand up and down his face and he slaps it away.

“You’re weird.” He chuckles, but what he really means is you’re almost as weird as me and I love it.

A new song by CAS starts playing and she mouths along to the lyrics as Niko pretends to be looking somewhere outside of his window. But his attention is on her. It’s always on her when she’s in the same room as him. And it’s so painfully obvious, to everyone else but her, apparently. AJ’s voice rings in his head, “Say something man. You’re weird, she’s weird, you’re like the perfect match.”

“What if she doesn’t feel the same? What if I’m just a friend to her?”

“What if you’re not?”

His heart is beating like crazy. He feels like it’s gonna come out of his body and explode everywhere inside the car and he would have to clean it up. His eyes are on her again. Her questions have been making his head spin the whole time and the only reason he kept answering and playing along was to see the little crease that forms at the end of her eyes every time he says something funny.

“Do you think I’m good looking?” His question comes out of nowhere and he’s surprised with the confidence that came over him. A second pass by and he cringe with himself. Who asks that?

“Yeah.” She answers, not thinking about it. Something that doesn’t go unnoticed by him. She doesn’t need time to think about it, like it’s something that has been running through her mind for days waiting to be told. “Do you think I’m good looking?”

“Well..yeah. I think you’re the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen.” He feels his whole body burn and he can’t meet her eyes.

She chuckles. “No, I’m not.”

“You don’t have a say on that one, I’m afraid.”

This would have been the perfect time for their first kiss. He could just easily lean towards her and by cupping her cheek bring them closer. She would taste like ketchup mixed with coke and it would be the best kiss of his life.

But he didn’t lean on. He didn’t do anything. He stayed frozen in his seat, while another song started playing, and then another and another one. They didn’t say much after. She had no more questions to ask. He drove her home, she said ‘thank you’, ‘good night’, ‘talk soon’, and disappeared into her house.

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Two days later, he was picking her up again. This time, they were filming a video for the beta squad channel and she was gonna be taking the photos. Before even properly getting in the car, she made a disapproval sound and flicked his arm.

“Hello?” He jokingly turns to her, puzzled by her attitude.

“Seriously?” She asks him while pointing to the backseats.

“What?” His eyes follow her finger and smiles.

“You’re disgusting, why do you have this still?” She picks up the untouched dessert from two nights ago and opens the box.

“Ew don’t do that.” He closes the lid on her face, almost catching her nose, and pulls the box away from her. “I’ll throw this out.”

“Why didn’t you before?”

“I forgot,” he mumbles and starts the car. He can feel her smile and her eyes looking at him. With the corner of his eyes he checks to see if she actually watches him and when he does, he snickers.

“You are so weird. Look the road, not me weirdo.”

She bites on her lower lip, her eyes not leaving him. She wants to say something, he realizes, but what?

“Here,” he hands her his phone, hoping to get her eyes off him, “play something else.”

She takes his phone and scroll down on his Spotify playlists only to find half the songs they were listening to the other night in his liked ones. That makes the fuzzy feeling on her stomach come back and she blushes when their eyes meet for a quick second.

“When are you gonna ask me out?” She leans back on the headrest and looks at him with a small fading smile on her lips.

“Um, I mean- I didn’t know you want me to.” Speechless Niko is her favorite version of him. He doesn’t make an appearance often, but when he does he’s sweet and innocent looking— the complete opposite of his regular self.

“Oh come on. Did you really think I like football or fighting that much? Or did you think I can’t find another way to go places without calling you? And I’m not stupid, I’ve noticed how the boys tease you sometimes.”

He drums his fingers on the steering wheel while bitting the inside of his cheek, fighting another smile from escaping his mouth. “Okay. Go out with me.”

She shakes her head no, “too aggressive.”

He nobs. “Will you go out with me?”

She smiles. “Too general.”

He smiles too. “Tomorrow night. I’ll pick you up at 8. How’s that?”

“Perfect. I'll see you then.”

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He had been dressed and ready to go three hours before the date. He was passing around the house, made an appearance in sharkys live stream, and chatted with Chucks and Kenny in their backyard. What usually is a twenty-minute drive to her house, this time it took him forty minutes. He was driving slowly, trying to kill time, but still, when he parked in her street the clock was showing 7:15 p.m. He waited four minutes before ringing the bell.

She opened the door, smiling up to him. “You said 8.”

“Is it not 8?” He crunches his eyebrows, pretending to check the time on the watch on his wrist. “It must be broken then!” He throws his arm in the air, making her laugh.

“You’re weird.”

“Thank you.” He clears his throat, taking a step closer. “This..um..I got this for you.”

He hands her a beautiful bouquet of pink, red, and white lilies. Her eyes spark with surprise as she looks at the flowers in his hand.

“You got me flowers?” She reaches for them, “You got me flowers!”

“That’s the bare minimum!” Faith, her roommate yells from somewhere inside the apartment.

“Do you wanna come in for a second? I’m almost ready.”

You’re already beautiful, he wants to say but the second the door closes behind him , Y/n disappears inside her room, leaving Niko standing in the living room across from Faith.

“Took you long enough.” She mumbles from her spot on the couch, not even bothering to look up from her phone.

“Yeah, yeah.” Niko nods, “I know. I’ve been told before.”

“Oh, so you know you’re an idiot then.”

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“Hey,” he opens slightly the door to her room and peeks inside, “can I come in?”

“Yes.” She’s standing in the middle of the room, trying to zip up her dress. “Can you..” she motions for him to step closer and he walks up to her with shaking hands to help her.

“Your friend was driving me mad.”

“Asking a lot of questions?”

“She asked me what my blood type is.” His hands find her waist and she bites her lower lip, already loving the contract.

“Your hands are really warm,” she jokes and he pinches her side, playfully.

“I’m a little nervous.”

“Yeah, me too.” She whispers.

He slides the zipper up and turns her around to look at her face. “This doesn’t feel wrong, does it?”

She shakes her head, “not really. Should it?”

He raises one eyebrow, looking down on her, “I don’t think so.”

“The date hasn’t started yet.” He whispers.

“I know.” She whispers back. They are so close, if she lifts her head a little more and he leans down towards her, they could kiss.

“Can I still kiss you?”

She smiles, “if you want to.”

He brings his hands up from her waist and cups both her cheeks bringing her face closer to his. Her lips are soft and taste like cherries. The kiss is short and sweet and before he gets it too far, he pulls back. His hands are still on her cheeks, and she’s biting on her lower lip looking up at him.

“That was a good kiss.”

“You taste good.”

They say at the same time. They laugh and Niko starts rubbing his thumb in circles on her cheek. Something doesn’t help the butterflies that feel ready to explode in her belly.

“Niko?” Her voice comes out as a whisper but they’re so close, he can hear her perfectly.

“Yeah?”

“Kiss me again.”

His mouth quickly finds hers again. This time her arms are around his neck and he keeps his around her waist. She takes control of the kiss, biting on his lower lip and making his head spin. They take two steps back and fall on top of the mattress, her legs closing around his waist as he uses one arm to support his body against hers.

“Is this going too fast?” He breaks the kiss to ask, his lips ghosting over hers.

“No, not at all.”

He starts kissing down her neck, her cheeks and every inch of her face he can get access to. He bites slowly on her neck, leaving open mouth kisses and licking slowly the same spot when he hears giggling coming from her.

“Are you ticklish?” He says, moving a little to the left to another spot.

“No, I was just think how I used to watch you interview and make fun of people on the street and now we’re about to have sex.”

“Okay,” He shoots his head up fast and closes his eyes, taking a deep breath. “Don’t say stuff like that.”

“But it’s true.”

“Well,” he opens his eyes, looking down on her face and smirks. “You were a fan of me?”

“No, not really. I was watching your videos every time they would come up on my feed, but I wasn’t subscribed or anything.”

He pinches her cheek, “so you didn’t want me to succeed? Thank you.”

She starts laughing, making him roll his eyes at her. “Stop it.”

The loud knocking make them stop and turn to face the closed door of her room.

“What are you guys doing?” Faith asks from the other side of the door, “ You can’t skip to the last stage! You have to go out first!”

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Thankyou for reading! I don’t know if I’m making another part, but ideas are more than welcomed! ✨🫶

Let me know if you want me to make them break up now

[whattraintracks]

I wasn't really looking forward to anything going into High Potential 1.05 "Croaked" because, honestly, HPI 1.04 "Phyllobates Terribilis" is an episode I'm kind of meh about. After re/watching both and writing this, I appreciate them more, though.

Thoughts and comparisons below.

Things unique to "Croaked" that I liked:

Karadec to Morgan: "I am not listening to you for the rest of the day" (later) "I am still not talking to you"

"I know it kinda doesn't seem like it right now, but I do feel really bad about shooting you" Morgan says hardly bothering to conceal her laughter

Oz using the nickname Daph (as Karadec did in 1.04) highlights how familiar these three are with each other

I don't remember Daphné having any particular desire to emulate Karadec in HPI. I'm interested to see what they do with that here

Karadec, referring to the number of dates he goes on: "I cast nets"

Karadec, after Morgan swipes his phone: "You have exactly one second before I arrest you for theft" (and the look he gives her, my guy, please chill out) ((but also don't this is so funny))

I'm happy we got to see Fernanda reunited with Rodney!!

Morgan and Ava's conflict was a sweet demonstration of their relationship and the effects of Morgan getting emotionally invested in a case or, more accurately, in the lives of those involved. This time, it helped her, but I hope we continue to see the effects/toll this takes on her

Things "Croaked" did differently that I liked:

this is the first remade episode with a name change that I really like. It's both clever and easier to remember lol

clearly showing Morgan walk past and notice the dart gun on the wall and that the tank has one frog in it but nametags for two

Karadec turning to stare at Morgan in shock and betrayal just before he collapses

GIVING OZ THE COMIC BOOK PHOTOFIT SCENE T^T THAT'S SO CUTE

establishing Céline is a mom is something I wish HPI had done earlier, so I'm glad it's been brought up between Selena and Morgan a couple of times now

Daphne and Oz having a more visible contribution throughout the episode, even if it's weird (not bad, just different) seeing Daphne in the field

the 'we investigated different clues but ended up in the same place at the same time' trope is one of my favorites, and I like that all four ended up together again

Morgan bursting into the salon, declaring, "Bethany, you lied to us!"

Karadec's face is so cool to watch once Oz shows Nathan the book. The way you can tell he can tell something is up with the sudden confession

in HPI, Karadec is the one who wants to keep working on the case that night, is baffled Morgane leaves, and actually remains at the station after everyone. In this version, well, allow me to sum it up:

Karadec, trying to go home: Yeah, well, like I said, let's just dive back in on Monday Morgan, her eyes enormous: you tell morgan to WAIT? you tell her look with fresh eyes MONDAY? oh! oh! jail for karadec! jail for karadec for One Thousand Years!!!!

from the date: Karadec not seeming too bothered by the interruption, Ava asking before stealing his food, Morgan's "I thought we agreed that we were only gonna splurge on hookers as a couple?", the partners/not partners banter, and how quickly he and his date get into Morgan's revelations

the flip flops during the robbery detail and the ear dimples, since those are more likely to be genetic than the way one folds their thumbs

the grandma getting to meet her grandson!

something I didn't love so much was Oz saying "Or I'm so good, I got an innocent man to confess" like

Things I'm glad they kept from "Phyllobates Terribilis":

Morgan/e putting the very-out-of-it Karadec in timeout at the salon while she interviews the friend

Oz/Gilles' love of treats and snacks, plus his overall silliness and kindness

Daphne/é's tech-savvy and tendency to condescend a little

Karadec and Morgan/e feeling sure the case isn't over but for different reasons (the confession v. the karate photo)

Karadec continuing to manage Morgan/e's expectations (as seen in his original "welcome to my job" and new "hate to tell you, but it's like that a lot" in response to her frustration about the case's ending. I love this aspect of their early partnership. Karadec who's learned to shield himself emotionally v. Morgan/e getting invested in everyone they encounter in a case. She calls him heartless. He calls her ridiculous, but still tries to warn and shield her <3)

Things not included from "Phyllobates Terribilis" that I miss:

Dr. Bonnemain! Though I don't miss Morgane flirting with him

Karadec's allergies and the equally hilarious bit where Gilles lists all of them

Morgane shooting Karadec without warning (and in the butt)

Gilles pulling his gun on Morgane after this (could've had Daphne do it to emphasise her respect for Karadec? 🤔)

Morgane promising to take Karadec home safely; cut to her driving his car like a maniac, sirens running, and music way too loud

still in timeout, Karadec very seriously asking about the nail polish color (which would've been a BRILLIANT callback to 1.02!!)

High Potential missed the opportunity to name Bethany Beatrice or something, so it would fit with bees like Camille fits with Camellias

Karadec's little "Ha. Ha. Ha." when Céline finds him on the stairs and asks about his butt

also his insistence that Morgane didn't save his life

a ton of development on Romain's case! Actually, if they cut those scenes to take a different course or at least take their time with this plot, I won't be upset

Eliott, Albert, and Théa helping Morgane find the bad reviews

Karadec not taking Morgane to check out the second apartment because he wants to be discreet

then he says it feels good to work in peac—HONK it's Morgane! She's already here! Staking out! Would you like to join her in the very red car she just drew attention to? She brought beers!

Morgane noticing the realtor's pen at the vet clinic and the second apartment

Morgane picking up lunch for her and Karadec, switching the phone to speaker every time he changes it back, her soda exploding, him putting the call on speaker after all, her little HAH! when he does, and her stealing his laptop. They're work spouses

from the date: Ranir's, the kids sneaking Karadec's food, his exasperated "Alvaro" x3 then very exasperated "Morgane," his date staring at him to nonverbally commiserate but he's not even paying attention to her anymore bc he's sucked back into the case

Karadec's interrogation of Camille: his barely concealed anger that she's letting her husband take the fall, "there's no such thing as the perfect husband, but that man loves you" (which could've tied into the scene where Nathan explains to Oz why he falsely confessed)

the soundtrack! Rewatching this episode reminded me how much I love the motifs and character themes

[aether-foundation-pr]

SO THAT'S WHERE TAPU BULU WENT!! BITCH WAS MISSING OUT ON THE GUARDIAN MEETING EARLIER!!! TAPU KOKO WAS YELLING AT IT IN THE PSYCHIC GROUP CHAT!!!

- selena

So I'm just chillin' outside today right? Dad's busy at the station, I'm bored as hell, so I go walking around and find a nice little clearing by some rocks.

Next thing I know this weird... pokemon(?) Peeks out from behind some trees and is just like staring at me, I don't want to scare it off so I pretend not to care. Eventually it slowly begins moving out of the brush, and I notice it staring at the berries I'm snacking on, so I figure "Why not, I'll share."

I put some down for it and I expect it to run away, but it doesn't! It immediately floats over to the berries, lays on it's side(?) and starts eating with the most serene look on it's face. Anyway, I managed to get a photo of it (dude didn't seem to mind), and now it's just sleeping next to me? It's making like soft little snoring noises, it's kinda cute actually.

So, any of you know what the heck this is? It's the only one I've seen here on the island so far:

Oh yea, it also it kinda sounds like a tauros when it makes noises

[aether-foundation-pr]

Hi!!!! Gladion handed me his phone willingly this time to make this post :D we got da boba tea and malasadas!

It was good.

- selena

[descendent-of-the-sixth-heaven]

Shingen: If they are growing at this rate it will be very soon.

*Once everything is loaded inside the car, they finally depart to the resort. While Shingen is driving, Selena's phone suddenly starts to ring*

.........

*Unfortunately for Kenshin, his blonde son is sleeping peacefully in his seat*

Ken is in his dream right now, so you are alone in this fight. Will papa win against Rex and kidnap mama away?~ We will see.

*Cherry plays with Takeru along the road, she seems to be having fun spending time with her active baby*

*She picks up the phone while he drives*

Selena: yes?

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Kenshin: I will do everything to steal you away.

*Kenshin smiles, sometimes looking at the mirror of the car to see his wife playing with the babies*

[newvillainontheblock]

🎯

This is Selie stealing gladion's phone btw :D

- selena

oh y'all fuckers

uhhhhhh

not sure whether to do individual or a group thing

but ig, y'all wonder why im even here?? in the gliscord

bc im not one of the fallers @-@

[aether-foundation-pr]

Nebby specifically is also S tier because me and Lilie raised a polite little moon goddess :>>>>>

- selena

I'm seeing things. I have to be.

BECAUSE THERE'S NO FUCKING WAY THAT A LATIOS JUST APPEARED BEFORE FUCKING OFF.

[mx-drumbot]

surprising no one, i’ve become obsessed with the Black Phone. so here are my headcanons about each of the babies.

Finney

aside from seeing ghosts, he hallucinates after getting out. mostly phones ringing but also the sound of a belt snapping together. sometimes he sees blood dripping from walls or broken glass on the floor

he has the same hair as his mom, his dad doesn’t know how to take care of it. that’s why his curls are so undefined.

he started playing pinball after recovering. he hasn’t quite been able to reach Vance’s high score, but he’s getting close

he loves Star Wars and somehow convinced Gwen to dress up as Luke and Leia with him. (he called that Vader was both of their father’s too)

he learned how to speak spanish from Robin’s family (and constantly watching Robin’s mouth when he talked). the first time his extended family visited for a birthday party, they all thought Finney was just a really pale latino

he and Gwen have sleepovers every thursday night where they go down the events of their week and eat copious amounts of junk food

he works on the Hubble Space Telescope as an adult.

Robin

he cries to Selena’s music, especially after he realized that he had feelings for Finney

he has ADHD and that’s why it’s so difficult for him to focus on a teacher that talks too fast

he has comorbid autism too, and his special interest is slasher movies, his favorite will always be the original silent horrors, but he’s a big fan of jump scares

the only jewelry (aside from friendship bracelets that Finney makes him) that he’ll wear are his confirmation chain and the small gold ring he got from his grandfather

he has just a fuck ton of siblings, as well as a twin sister who is exactly like him. he gets along with all of them and they all look out for each other

if he had survived, he wanted to be a stuntman or a director. no one ever explained to him that he could be both

he insults people in spanish but says it in a nice way so they think he’s saying something sweet. sometimes he does it just to make Finney laugh.

Vance

AUTISM. THIS MAN IS SO AUTISM CODED

pinball and silent movies are his special interests. he steals pinball machines that arcades throw out and has seen every charlie chaplin movie ever made

he goes out of his way to feed stray dogs, stray cats, and he always makes sure to let ducks/geese pass. he also stops his car to help turtles get across the road, but only if no one is around

his dad fucked off somewhere after the first time he got arrested, his mom does her best but she’s practically always gone at work. he doesn’t resent her but he hates his dad

if he had survived he would’ve started a shitty punk band where he made music about his trauma. he only likes loud noises when he’s the one making them

he has really bad sensory issues and wears the same clothes for days on end, if anyone brings it up, he gets a nice stim moment out of beating them up

when he was younger, his mom called him little wolf because he would bite people if he was given the opportunity. she still calls him that if he’s sick or injured while she’s around

Griffin

loud af because he was half deaf. his mom was born deaf and his father lost his hearing because of genetic condition that ended up killing him, but he’s half deaf because he was hit by a baseball when he was three

not even the cia could get this out of him, but he so badly wants to be like vance. he thinks vance is the coolest motherfucker ever

his younger brother is in one of Gwen’s classes and both of them are just absolutely terrified of her. his brother has a little crush on her though

he really wanted to ask Finney if he could check on his mom, but he could only repeat himself, it sucked

he loves comedies, anything satirical or sarcastic is his absolute favorite though. this man would eat up twitter and tiktok

if he had survived, he would’ve become a middle school history teacher, mostly because he loves teaching ancient egypt and other ancient civilizations

he loves kids, he only has a little brother but he hangs out with his brother’s friend group more than anyone his age

Paperboy

(to preface this, headcanons. thank you) it prefers it/its pronouns mostly because it really never felt quite human. not in a kinnie way, just in a neurodivergent way

its dog’s name is cain. one because he attacks other dogs, but only of the same breed and two because it thinks that naming a canine, cain is really funny.

it loves sweet things. milkshakes, candy, baked goods? all of that, those are basically its favorite food

if it had survived, it would’ve become a journalist. it really liked reading the newspaper and doing the crossword

it once slept outside for a week after an argument with its mom. cain slept next to it to keep it company.

Paperboy knows that it probably shouldn’t steal things from places like Walmart and Walgreens but at the same time, it’s never been caught.

its dad was a greaser in the 50s and it absolutely idolizes that aesthetic, like it thinks the 50s were the perfect time period

Bruce

his mom is a teacher and he takes naps in her class when he has free periods and no homework

he idolizes bruce lee and is always super happy when someone points out that they have the same name. action movies are his favorite

he has pretty good grades, but he would drop anything for a baseball game, he knows he’s good and he loves winning. he’s played on four travel teams

his family isn’t religious, so the first time he ever celebrated christmas was with his baseball team. he bought them all gifts and kept the gifts that they game him in his bedroom

if he had survived, he would’ve wanted to go pro in baseball. he might’ve been able to. his backup plan was marketing, mostly because he’d be able to talk to a lot of people

he was homecoming king at his school, partially because he’s a class favorite and partially because no one ran against him

he has a pet goldfish that is his best friend, her name is goldie but his parents just call her fish

Gwen

she learns how to better control her talents and becomes a detective. she names her detective agency after her mom

her favorite color is purple but she never wears it, she claims that the rarity of it is what makes it so special

she leaves her hair in braids for no more than six hours, she’s seen how long it takes for Finney to make his hair look decent, she has no desire for curly hair

her favorite hobby is creative writing. after Finney went missing, she stopped writing. mostly because she only wrote horror stories.

her dad tried to force her to learn to play piano, but stopped after she figured out how to do the talking piano illusion and made it call him a bastard

she tries not to be super protective, but she always asks her friends if they want her to walk with them when they go somewhere. especially if it’s a day where she’s nervous

she absolutely hates spending more than two hours alone, she always wants someone to talk to, usually that person is one of her friends or Finney

[very-venom-us]

Yeah, She Exists Duh

Short lil drabble. Not sure anyone actually reads these but if I don’t get these stupid little stories out then I’ll go nuts. So here’s a silly lil drabble thing for you. OC again :) and her cat, Sugar.

No warnings I can think of. Have fun!

Thursday night at Fennel Fields and things were slow.

See you when you get home!

Read Lily’s text message followed by a gif of a kitten waving. He smiled at the screen and sent her a blue heart and mermaid emoji. No matter how late it was Lily always waited for him to call her before she went to bed. He liked that. Admittedly he was still getting used to the care and consideration she showed him but even so he enjoyed it. He missed her so much when they were apart Chris suggested getting himself grafted to her thigh.

Sitting down he looked surreptitiously around, making sure he was alone.

Scrolling back through their earlier messages he replayed a little video she’d sent him. In it she was holding Sugar the kitty to her cheek and wishing him a good morning, blowing a kiss and wearing a fancy black satin robe with marabou trim with the top of a lacy black slip visible. He loved this video. In it she had just woken up, her wavy hair tousled, the makeup from the night before was smudged around her eyes giving her a smoky mysterious air.

“Mmm, Good Morning. We love you!” video Lily said again and again as he replayed the clip, gazing down at the screen with a bemused smile. He didn’t mind stealing a little bit of personal sunshine in the dingy alley behind the restaurant, even if it was technically considered wage theft .

“Dude, you shouldn’t be watching that stuff at work.”

Adrian looked up, confused flipping his phone over and locking the screen.

“What stuff?”

“Porn.” Taylor tossed the bag he carried into the dumpster nodding his head toward the phone.

“Oh. That’s not, porn no. That’s not what that is. That’s a video my girlfriend sent me.”

“Your. Girlfriend…”

“Yeah.”

“The one you had an abortion with?”

“Uh. That was, was someone else. We’re seeing other people…” he stammered recalling his off the cuff lie from months earlier “No this is my new girlfriend, A-uh. Lily. Her name’s Lily.”

“Yeah? Lily what?”

“Lily White.”

“Lily White, okay man. Sure.” Taylor nodded.

“I’m serious, that’s really her name.”

“Okay. Where’s she from?”

“She’s from Edgewood.”

“Hmm. Don’t know her. My sister had a Lily in her class though.” he supplied giving him an out.

“Yeah, well she went to private school, so.”

“Private school huh.”

“Yeah, her dad had like. A government job so she went to a private school in Oregon.” Adrian nodded, knowing Taylor didn’t believe him.

“Well anyway dude, don’t get caught.”

“I’m serious man, it’s not porn!” Adrian showed him his screen with Lily blowing kisses again and again.

Taylor looked doubtfully at the screen.

“Sure man. Like I said, just don’t get caught.”

Adrian rolled his eyes stashing his phone back into his pocket.

********

At closing the next night Adrian’s phone rang. Its ringtone was Love You Like a Love Song by Selena Gomez. It was Lily.

“Hey, you okay?” he answered, concerned.

“Yes, I’m fine. I hadn’t heard from you so I thought I’d call?” she answered.

“Yeah sorry, one of the girls wasn’t feeling well so I stayed late for her. I should have called.”

“That’s okay, call me when you’re done. Love you!”

“Love you too babe.”

“Who was that?” asked Ramon, a wise and seasoned line cook with an opinion on everything.

“Just my girlfriend, called to see what’s up.” Adrian shrugged.

“Ah, these ladies man. Gotta keep em updated or that leash gets short on ya.”

“Are you still on that?” Taylor asked incredulously.

“Still on what??” Adrian asked brow arched.

“That girlfriend thing, dude. Give it up. Nobody believes that even a little bit.”

“Ooookayyy,doesn’t make her any less real though.”

“I didn’t say she’s not a real person, I’m saying she’s not really your girlfriend and probably not local.”

“Jeez, tell me you’re jealous without telling me.” Adrian scoffed tossing silverware into the basin.

“What is there to be jealous of? Man, nobody’s name is “Lily White” that’s absolutely a pornstar’s name if I ever heard one. Just, stop making things up to sound interesting.”

“I don’t know man, I got a cousin his name is Chili Rojas. That’s weird.” Ramon added.

“That’s a nickname, that don’t count.”

“Nah bro, that’s his government name. Chili Pedro Rojas. All I’m saying is people don’t pick their name.”

“Yes they do!” Taylor retorted. “ Anyone can literally choose to go by any name any time.”

“Okay, but her name is actually Lily, that’s really not that weird. Your name is Taylor and you’re not even a tailor. You work in a restaurant so that proves that you’re the one with a weird hang up on names.” Adrian pointed out.

“What I’m hung up on is that you’ve convinced yourself that an internet baddie is your IRL girlfriend.”

“First of all,” Adrian laughed “She’d probably think you calling her an “internet baddie” is hilarious because she’s the least plugged in person I’ve ever met. Second of all, she IS my IRL girlfriend and I can prove it.”

Taylor opened his mouth to reply but Ramon held up a hand to silence him.

“Let the man prove his point.”

Adrian pulled up a picture of Lily from their last date. She was Instagram perfect, seated legs crossed at the ankle on a barstool holding a pink frozen drink with a pineapple slice and umbrella. She was wearing a bombshell pink wiggle dress and matching shoes.

“See? This is from last weekend.”

“You literally could have pulled this off the internet.” Taylor said flatly.

“Okay, what about this?” Adrian showed a picture of Lily in jeans and a scoop neck white tee and her black leather moto jacket sitting in the driver’s seat of her 69 Mustang, one foot on the ground looking at the camera her hair caught by a breeze. The car was parked near a beach. “We drove out to the coast in her car.”

“There’s no way. That’s literally from a magazine.” Taylor shook his head.

“No, that’s my girlfriend and that’s her car.” Adrian said jabbing a finger at Lily and the car respectively.

“Dang man,” Ramon said leaning in to get a better look “ Estas bien buena, they grow ‘em like that around here?”

“Yeah, they do.” Adrian beamed.

“No. No they do not, damnit Ramon. Don’t encourage him.” Taylor reprimanded.

“Hey, he says she exists she exists bruh. Lay off the kid.”

Adrian just shrugged and continued with his work.

********

That Saturday Adrian was picking up a few things from the grocery store and found himself perusing the floral department debating on whether Lily would prefer cut flowers or a potted plant. He settled on a potted plant with fringey delicate leaves. He wasn’t sure what it was but he figured Lily would and would add it to her indoor jungle with a name and little saucer to sit on. Then he decided he’d like to give her cut flowers anyway. It was fun giving Lily things, she never expected it and was always so happy, no matter what it was. He’d once given her a particularly round and smooth pebble he’d found on the sidewalk and he knew for a fact she kept it in her wallet.

He selected a mix of white and peach roses and had the girl behind the counter blend them together.

As he waited idly reading the greeting card rack Taylor spotted him.

The salesgirl tied the bouquet up in white tissue paper with a protective plastic sleeve. As Adrian pulled out his card to pay Taylor craned his neck to see what he was buying. Before Adrian was finished Taylor grabbed his latte from the coffee stand counter and took his bags.

As luck would have it they bumped into each other as they exited the store.

“What’s all that for?” Taylor asked by way of greeting.

“Oh, uh. Lily’s having a little dinner party thing so I’m bringing her these” he gestured to the roses he carried in the crook of his arm “for her table.”

“Okay. Then why the plant?”

“Cuz she likes plants and I love her?” Adrian replied as though it should be obvious.

“For your internet girlfriend?”

Adrian sighed.

“She’s not my internet girlfriend”-

“There, see? Just be honest man. She’s not”-

“She’s my real life girlfriend that I’m going to see at her house. Tonight. And I gotta hurry up because I took too long picking out a plant.” Adrian gave him a sideways glance as he passed, shaking his head slightly.

Taylor rolled his eyes and got into his car. Chase was a weird dude, but this was getting out of hand.

********

Saturday rolled around and Lily had wanted to visit the farmers market to find some local honey and herbs.

So, he’d gotten up early and followed her from

stall to stall carrying her wicker basket for her. She was adorable in a full skirted white eyelet dress and fern green cableknit cardigan, her hair half up in a tortoise shell clip. She’d gotten into a conversation with an older lady she knew from the animal shelter so he occupied himself by wandering around the market.

Taylor was out for a run when he spotted Chase walking around the farmers market with a wicker basket. Ordinarily he was one to mind his own business but this bizarre little charade had gone on long enough.

“Whatcha doing?” Taylor asked a touch of judgment creeping into his tone.

“Oh, hey. Weird, running into you twice in one week. Outside of work obviously.” Adrian answered.

“Yeah weird.”

“Yeah, I’m just waiting on Lily. She’s talking to a friend of hers about maybe fostering kittens.”

“Likely story. You know, it’s okay to just say you’re here by yourself. You don’t need to keep this up.”

“Sorry, but you’re being super weird about this man. What’s so strange about being here with my girlfriend that you’ve gotta go out of your way to approach me about it?”

“There is no girlfriend! Just admit it! Lily White is not a real person and therefore is not here!”

“Yes! She. Is!”

“Admit I caught you in a lie!”

“No, because it’s not a lie. I’m starting to think you’re like, obsessed with me or something…”

“Why are you the way that you are? Admit you made it all up and I’ll drop it.”

Adrian pushed his glasses back up his nose, laughing quietly to himself looking at the ground shaking his head.

“You’re being so weird about this. What’s your deal?”

Taylor was about to reply when a pretty girl in a white dress walked up behind Chase.

“What’s going on?” She asked him curiously taking the basket from him and looping her arm through his.

“Hey honey, this is Taylor. We, work together.”

“Ah,…” Taylor responded confused.

“Taylor meet Lily, my girlfriend.”

“Pleased to meet you.” Said the girl from Adrian’s photos.

“She exists.” He said lamely.

“Yeah, she exists. Duh dude, I told you.”

Taylor stood and watched Chase walk away with his girlfriend.

“What was that about?” He heard her ask.

“I dunno, he’s just been super weird lately…”

Taylor let his hands fall limply to his sides.

If there’s somebody for him there’s somebody for everyone He thought to himself as he continued his run.