#shes still working on it but i am still honestly shocked. id been prepared to never see her again if it had to happen after boundaries.

[desiredmalfoy]

Overprotective

Pairing: Draco x Ravenclaw Reader

Genre: fluff with very (I mean very) light angst.

Note: No Voldemort Universe. Seventh Year.

Word Count: 1.1k

Since I couldn’t post my Fred fic, here is a Draco one I wrote today. I honestly wrote this during my break after a random idea popped into my head. So I’m sorry if it’s not my best work.

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(Not my gif. Credit to the owner)

Draco protects his secret girlfriend in front of everyone after someone is mean to you. Ravenclaw reader x Draco

Your relationship with Draco was unconventional. You had been secretly dating him for a couple of months now. Both of you had decided it was best to keep it secret for the time being due to both of you running in very much different friend groups. You both wanted to make sure you were hundred percent serious before letting your friends in on your relationship.

Plus the both of you loved the adrenaline and risk of seeing each other is secret. The nights you spent together, bodies intertwined together just like your souls were now. Nights pressed against the walls of the corridors as you both attempted to not get caught in the dark of the night. Hair disheveled, breathing hitched, eyes glossed over with lust.

You were everything and more to him as he loved every detail about you. Completely infatuated with your intelligence and beauty. Intoxicated every time he got to hold you close. He wasn’t perfect, but you didn’t need him to be when you loved every aspect of him.

The rush of being with him was never ending. Your love for each other is indescribable.

It was no secret within your house that you shared a rivalry with a fellow Ravenclaw named Ethan Jacobs. The two of you could not agree on anything or even have a civil discussion. Always looking to outdo each other in any way. Better grades, better marks on exams, being in a professor's good graces. The two of you made anything into a competition against each other. Your conversations were always filled with snarky remarks. Just recently, you had beaten him out for top of your Divination class, which completely enraged him.

He had always known which buttons to hit to irritate you. Although you did your best to ignore him. As well as assure your boyfriend later that you were fine and you can handle an idiot like him. You had been dealing with him with him for years. Which usually stopped Draco from doing something drastic. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t send Goyle and Crabbe after him every once in awhile.

Until one day he took it too far.

This year, Ravenclaw shared Potions class with Slytherin. Which meant you were luckily placed in the same class as Draco. The two of you sent each other secret looks throughout the lesson. Or your hands would brush together when you accidentally grabbed the same ingredients.

“Who can explain to me the ingredients needed to brew amortentia”, Professor Slughorn addressed his class as he paced the room. “How about you Miss (y/l/n)?”

“To brew amortentia the ingredients to add are powdered moonstone, pear dust, peppermint, ashwinder egg, and rose thorn”, you responded with a proud smile.

“Very good Miss (y/l/n)! Prepared as always I see.” Professor Slughorn enthusiastically responded to you. You could hear Ethan mumble something incoherent at the remark. “Now who can tell me what it does? How about you Mr. Jacobs?”

“It’s a love potion that creates a powerful obsession but it doesn’t create true love.”

“Very good.”

“Which is the only way (y/n) could ever get anyone to even look her way.” Ethan added quietly as Slughorn walked away from him. That earned a snicker from one of his annoying friends. It was just low enough to be out of earshot of the Professor but enough for you to hear.

“Can you ever shut your mouth”, you turned around with an eye roll. “You know the rest of us are simply trying to learn here.”

“It’s true though. I mean look at you. Who would ever willingly love someone…no...something like you?”

The room grew uncomfortably silent. This argument was different from the rest.

“That’s enough”, Professor Slughorn finally spoke up.

“Merlin, anyone who would willingly love you must be under some sort of spell. Poor bloke. “ Ethan continued to speak, completely ignoring Professor Slughorn’s direction to stop.

“I know an annoying prat like you isn’t talking.” Draco sneered as he came closer to you and Ethan. Directly placing himself in front of you. You didn’t even have a chance to speak up.

“Stay out of it Malfoy. This doesn’t concern you.”

Draco was now properly mad at the situation. He wasn’t about to let some idiot speak to you like that.

“I’m not going to stay out of it if it’s in regards to my girlfriend.” A shocked expression graced your features. This isn’t how you imagined the school finding out about your boyfriend. But here he was defending you in front of everyone. Your heart swelled with pride and love for him. You grabbed his hand and gave it a slight squeeze.

“I reckon she has you under a love spell mate. Don’t worry, there are antidotes for it.” Ethan’s attempt at a joke only triggered Draco further. For him to even insinuate something so outrageous about you angered him.

Without warning, Draco let go of your hand and grabbed Ethan by his collar and lightly lifted him off the ground.

“If I so much here you’re still bothering her, I will make sure your life is miserable for the rest of your pathetic excuse of an existence.” Draco spoke quietly so the thrashing Ravenclaw was the only one able to hear the threat. Everyone knew Draco Malfoy kept his word. Especially if it was to protect someone he loved.

Draco let go of him, causing him to fall to the ground. Ethan scrambled to scout away from Draco while still on the floor. Fear coursing through his body and that same fear evident in his eyes.

Draco could only smirk and find joy in this. Someone so inferior learning their place brought an unexplainable satisfaction to him.

The class completely enthralled with the scene unfolding before their eyes.

“I apologize Professor for what you have witnessed. You’ll have to excuse us.” Draco didn’t even wait for the shocked Professor to even respond. He grabbed your hand once again and pulled you out of the classroom. He dragged you into another unused classroom.

“Are you okay”, he asked with worry lacing his voice. He grabbed your cheeks and tilted your head up so you were staring directly at him.

“Of course I am. How couldn’t I be when I have someone like you to protect me.” You reached for his cheek as your thumb lightly grazed his jaw. He leaned in and placed a sweet and delicate kiss on your lips.

“I think it’s safe to say everyone knows about us now.” He said as he pulled away from you. Hands long gone from your cheeks as he pulled you in close to his body.

“Doesn’t matter. Now they know who my amazing overprotective boyfriend is. They should be afraid.” You joked as a laugh escaped your lips. The vibrations of your joy jolting his entire body.

“They should be. I’m sure they’ll know what’s coming to them if they do.” He kissed the crown of your head and held you a bit tighter.

“You know I love you right?” You pulled away slightly from his body to look into his eyes.

“You tell me everyday darling.”

“Good. Never forget it.” You placed your head back on his chest. His embrace felt like home to you.

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[kintatsujo]

LoZ AU- The Courage of Running Away Part TWENTY-TWO

Hoi hoi go read the previous post if you haven’t!

#AU August

#LoZ AU: The Courage of Running Away

So this is an action scene that's more getting planned than anything so that's how I'm presenting it, keeping in mind I think about fight scenes in kind of video game terms in the first place:

We have:

The Silver Hinox- Informally nicknamed Chekov by Ice.  If we're thinking of it in game terms, obviously he would follow the BotW patterns of being a huge pile of hit points, but flavor-wise I think of him as being a very OLD hinox, so he'd have a more complicated attack pattern of doing shit like grabbing his enemies and trying to throw them, which I actually think would be hilariously fun to see in a BotW mod if someone could figure it out lol.  

Normally I think he'd throw bombs at enemies that were too far away the same as a black hinox, but he's in the Hyrule Castle throne room right now so he cares more about slamming people into walls.  Another thing he'd be doing is wide sweeps with his arms because he's surrounded by a lot of little dudes.  

Serenumbra probably keeps him from happy napping time so he is super, super fucking cranky.

The Pikku- They're still focused on getting to Princess Zelda but also on creating as much chaos as possible; the Scarred Woman is the team mage, the Burly Man focuses on brute force, the Average Middle Aged Guy is a tricksy fighter and Shady Guy and Unsuspicious Girl are both scrappers.

The Royal Guard- Doing their best.

King Aldway, Gray and Princess Zelda-

[Image Description: The Burly Man knocks into King Aldway’s back, causing him to pitch forward and Gray to grunt in pain in his arms.  “Papa!  GRAY!” Princess Zelda cries out.  Aldway twists as he falls so that he’s underneath Gray as much as possible, hitting the ground with a thud, and the Burly Man runs off.  The Scarred Woman suddenly appears behind Princess Zelda and wraps an arm around her waist, summoning a teleportation circle.  “Gotcha,” the Scarred Woman says.]

Queen Zelda- I want you to think of her like a very high level version of Bow of Light Zelda from Age of Calamity; she's deathly powerful but slow, and once she's on the battlefield it takes a bit for her more powerful abilities to charge up.  (I've been slowly getting more ideas on what CoRA WOULD look like as a video game but we're gonna leave that for a supplementary post.)  She's also focused on finding her daughter and husband, so after firing a blast off at Chekov to give Link a head start (Basically think of her as starting out with a full bar of A move) she starts trying to locate Aldway and Zelda in the fray.

Impa- Look don't let Impa being in her 40s fool you, she's an agile fuckin powerhouse.  Absolutely think of her as being on the level of AoC Impa at high level.  Impa wants to find Gray but knows he's probably with Aldway or Zelda Jr if he can help it.  She ends up in a scrap with Average Middle Aged Guy, Shady Guy and Unsuspicious Girl.

(Impa is wiping the floor with them.)

Link- Mad as hell and has fought a blue hinox in the training dungeon from hell, so he goes straight for Chekov and starts hacking at his little legs.  This is not the recommended way to fight a hinox but it's the way he's forced to work for him.  He's also still wearing those power gloves, which in CoRA generally improves his strength in all respects and is the only reason swords would ever have durability in CoRA as a game.  I like to think he shatters at least one in the middle of this fight and has to borrow one off one of the guards.  

(Astramorus, staring in horror, says softly, "I have no right to be afraid.")

Ghirahim-Still getting up from where Eltani's loftwing landed in the courtyard; I actually tend to think that one of Astramorus's handful of "this man is not a COMPLETE disaster" skills is that he's actually very skilled at directing his loftwing and that's why Hera was even able to land on the balcony of the throne room.  (Impa saw that's where the action was and used a paraglider to get the rest of the way in the room.)

Astramorus-has no fighting skills aside from the Bow that's still in Gerudo City (it did get put away properly I swear), so when he sees that Link is starting to struggle with Chekov and knowing that it's his own fault Link even tried to take this thing on with nothing but a sword, he throws a chunk of rock at the back of the hinox's head trying to distract it.

This.  Doesn't go well for him.

[Image Description: A rock hits the hinox in the side of the head with a “SPAK”.  The hinox looks over its shoulder at Astramorus, who is preparing to run.  The hinox spins and, with one hand, straight up punches Astramorus with a BOOM, hitting his entire body with its enormous fist.  “FATHER!!” Link screams.  End ID.]

I am so sorry I didn’t draw this part but this is when Ghirahim finally reaches the fight, and between he and Link the hinox finally goes down.  

Link rushes to his father’s side, and Astramorus is very still, and there’s no fairy in sight-- 

but Link’s been picking up every fairy he could catch since Windfish Isle

[Image Description: Link SLAPS a fairy into Astramorus’s forehead with a TING!, screaming, “DON’T YOU DARE DIE ON ME NOW!”  Astramorus startles alive, and Link leans in to yell in his face: “WHY DIDN’T YOU HAVE YOUR FAIRIES?!” Astramorus stares at him in shocked silence for a moment, then smiles ruefully.  “...Because I was trying to end BOTH your problems by taking out the prince,” he admits. Link shouts in his face again, and Astramorus hunches his shoulders in surprise.  “YOU STUPID USELESS MAN!!” Link shouts.  Tears begin streaming down his face.  “That’s not how you fix ANYTHING!”  He sniffles, rubbing at his face.  “Stop SCARING me like this!” Astramorus stares at him, shocked, sorrowful, then comes to an internal conclusion.  He sits up better.  “You’re right,” he says.  Link stares at him in surprise as he continues, “So first of all I’m sorry for SCARING you and I’ll try not to do it again...” he now turns away, flushing slightly.  “And SECONDLY I’m sorry I used to call you SOFT like it was a BAD THING.”  Link blushes, and Astramorus adds softly, “I mean you didn’t get CRYING EASILY from your MOTHER.” End ID.]

I was honestly not going to have Astramorus manage a fucking proper apology until the sequel but Link just beat a silver hinox with a sword and resurrected Astra by slapping him with a fairy like one of those old stupid “shoulda had a V8″ commercials, AND Link just managed a proper yell at his dad and got through his whole statement so really it felt right.

Next update we finally get to see Princess Hilda properly so I’m excite!

[etoileholland]

I can’t hide you from it all

Anonymous asked: Hey can you do a dad!tom imagine where Tom and y/n go out on a date night and Tom’s brothers and Harrison have to watch over their 3 year old son. And he ends up getting hurt. And Tom gets a bit upset at his brothers.

Pairing: Dad!Tom x female reader

Word count: 2.5k 

Warning: a trip to the urgent care but there’s no mentions of anything bad I promise.

A/N: Thank you for sending in this request! Requests/prompts are always open, and if you want to be added to the taglist please let me know!

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“Tom, will you quit worrying? We are plenty capable of watching over your mini me.” Harrison got up from the couch, walking over to Tom where he was straightening his tie.

“I know that but try telling my wife that, she worries too much. It’s been forever since we both went on a date and we haven’t left Charlie alone in a long time.” He fastened his cuff links and straightened his collar. He looked in the mirror one last time before hollering, “Love we cannot be late, come on!”

“I’m coming, I’m coming, give me a minute.” You emerged from the stairwell in a form fitting maroon dress, holding your three year old son Charlie who rested gently on your hip.

“Damn Tom, you won the ‘I’m married to the hottest woman alive’ lottery.” Harry remarked while the boys looked you up and down, mouths gaped wide. You began to blush when you noticed their stares, and kissed your son Charlie on the top of the head.

“I love you, baby boy” You whispered as you squeezed his cheeks.

“I love you too mummy.” He whispered as you walked over to Tom so he could tell his son goodnight.

“I love you darling, you’ll have so much fun with your uncles tonight.” He ruffled the toddler’s hair as he let out a giggle.

“Love you too daddy, bye.” He waved sadly, holding out his arms to hug Tom. He held his son close, peppering kisses on the little boys cheeks. He then looked down at his watch, and quickly passed his son over to Sam.

“I trust you the most, watch over him okay?” Tom whispered into his ear as he laughed.

“Don’t worry, he’ll be fine. He’s safe with us.” Sam said as he grabbed Charlie’s arm and gently waved it. They stood at the door as you got into the car and drove off.

“Honestly your mum and dad worry too much, you’ll be just fine.” Sam cooed as his nephew looked at him curiously.

“Movies please!” Charlie exclaimed as he squirmed in Sam’s arms.

“As you wish, let’s watch some movies.”

—

While the twins were preparing tortellini for dinner, Harrison and Charlie were busy crafting a pillow fort. Charlie carefully stacked pillows, but an idea came over Harrison as he watched his nephew stack pillows. He grabbed one and gently smacked Charlie with it, which resulted in a fit of giggles.

“Pillow fight!” Harrison exclaimed as he used one pillow to shield himself against the toddler, and the other arm swung around in an attempt to win the battle.

In an effort to get away, Charlie climbed onto the couch and began to swing at Harrison. Since he’s considerably smaller than his uncle, his blows weren’t as effective. Harrison scrambled towards the toddler as Charlie climbed onto the armrest of the couch. He made the mistake of looking down as Harrison pounced towards him, but Charlie took a misstep and fell off the couch. What resulted next was a blood curdling scream.

“Oh my god little dude are you okay?” Harrison panted as he got up to see what happened. Sam and Harry ran into the room and were shocked to see the accident.

“Oh fuck, I can’t believe I did that.” Harrison remarked. He noticed that Charlie’s shoulder was definitely dislocated from the socket and Sam gagged.

Harry, the only calm one, knelt down to Charlie and began to comfort him. He held him as he wailed in pain, kissing his head like Tom usually does.

“We could try popping it back in.” Harry suggested, but when he raised his hand to Charlie’s shoulder he let out another scream. “Don’t touch!” He exclaimed, sobbing while he began to panic. “I want my mummy and daddy.”

“I don’t want them.” Harrison let out a snide remark as Harry shot him a dirty glare. “What are we supposed to do, call an ambulance?”

“No that’ll make a scene, let’s just drive to the urgent care.” Sam suggested. Harrison grabbed his car keys, picking up Charlie as he made his way to the door.

“Wait, what about dinner?” Harry asked as they remembered they were in the middle of preparing dinner.

“I don’t know but we can’t worry about that now. Someone go turn off the stove and get a pint of ice cream and a spoon, asap.” Harrison stated as Sam went to turn off the stove. Sam then emerged with the items that Harrison requested, and handed them to him.

“If I give you this for dinner, will you promise not to tell your mum and dad what happened?” Harrison lorded the ice cream over Charlie’s head as he grabbed at it with his good arm.

“Yes.” He stated giddily as Harrison handed him the pint.

“Good. Don’t be a snitch, but let’s leave immediately.” Harrison stated as they went outside to the car and made their way to the hospital.

—

“Are you the parent or legal guardian of this child?” The nurse inquired, not looking up from her computer screen as she asked the boys the medical questions. Harrison held onto Charlie firmly while the twins were listening intently.

“Well not technically, but we are his uncles.” Harry answered as she typed something into the computer.

“I see.” She said unenthused. “Well then, where are the parents?”

“Date night.”

“Lucky them. Well the protocol is that we’ll have to call them and let them know what happened. But we will treat him and get him fixed up in no time.” The nurse said as she wrote something on his chart and scanned the paper for the emergency contacts.

“Okay but if Charlie’s parents, who are my brother and sister in law, find out, then they might just murder us. So, how much could we bribe you so that you won’t call them?” Sam pulled out his wallet from his pocket and rustled around for a twenty pound note.

“You did not just try to bribe a nurse.” She looked up at Sam disapprovingly as he waved the bill in front of her face.

“Oh, but I did. How about a twenty?”

After looking over her shoulder to make sure no one saw the transaction, she took the money from Sam’s hand, stuffing the note in her pocket before walking over to the nurse’s station. She picked up the phone, reading off a paper as she dailed a number before pausing. She waved at the boys and smirked, waiting for the recipient to answer. When they finally did, she said, “Mrs. Holland?” loud enough so they would clearly hear her. The boys looked in shock as they realised their ploy didn’t work, and they knew they were screwed.

—

“You know, I am the luckiest man alive. I have an extremely beautiful and wonderful wife, and an angel of a son. There’s nothing else I’d ever want in life.” Tom held onto your waist as you stood in the vacant parking lot of Giovanni’s ristorante. He leaned in, closing the gap between you two as he kissed you passionately, hands trailing down the small of your back.

This ristorante was significant to you both; this was where you had your first date, and when you got married you even had them cater the reception. When you needed some comfort from your hectic lives, you and Tom often went here to indulge and reminisce about your relationship.

“And I am the happiest woman alive. I have a very handsome and caring husband, and a beautiful baby boy. Life couldn’t get any better than this.” Tom lightly kissed your lips, pulling away to grab your hand as you made your way to the car.

You stopped in your tracks when you felt your phone ring, as you fished around inside your purse to locate it. You looked at the caller ID, and although you didn’t recognise it you answered anyway. The sounds of a hospital filled the background as the nurse addressed you. “Mrs. Holland?”

“Um yes, that is me.” Tom noticed the stern tone in your voice and leaned in so he could hear the call as well. He put both his arms around your waist and kissed the back of your neck.

“Are you the parent or legal guardian of Charlie Holland?”

“Yes, I am his mother.” You uttered out as you felt yourself becoming lightheaded.

“I regret to inform you that your son is in the urgent care with your husband’s brothers.” She stated flatly. You were thankful that Tom was holding onto you because if he wasn’t you would have collapsed.

“Oh my god.” You gasped, holding a hand to your gaping mouth. Tom missed some of what was said but judging by your reaction it was not good news.

“Is he alright?” Your lip quivered as you asked, and on the other end the nurse hesitated her response.

“Oh yeah he’s fine, he just dislocated his shoulder.” You let out a laugh as you realised that he wasn’t in critical condition like she made you believe he was.

“Well god,” you scoffed, “you didn’t have to be all dramatic and make it sound like he was in grave danger.” You remarked as Tom took the phone from you. He still held onto your waist tightly and you buried your face in his chest.

“Hi. It’s Tom, her husband and Charlie’s father. What hospital is he at?” He insisted and the nurse responded, “Lister Urgent Care.”

“Alright we’ll be there quickly.” He hung up and immediately embraced you, your arms wrapping around his torso firmly as he rubbed circles on your back.

“That nurse was downright terrible but our baby boy is okay. Please don’t panic darling.” He whispered. He led you to the car and even helped you with your seatbelt since you were flustered. On the car ride to the urgent care he held your hand tightly, reassuring you that everything would be alright.

After having the valet park the car, you both walked into the entrance of the urgent care and were escorted towards the door where the examination rooms were. The nurse pointed to the room that your son was in, which was room sixteen. You two briskly walked towards the room, but Tom stopped in his tracks a few doors down from the room.

“Remember darling, we have to be really strong and not show we’re scared so that our son in turn won’t be scared, okay?” He kissed the top of your hand, while you smiled weakly. “Of course love, let’s go.” You moseyed on over to exam room sixteen, bracing yourselves as you stepped in.

“Well so much for keeping him safe.” Tom remarked as he walked into the crowded examination room. He held your hand tight as you trailed in behind him. If looks could kill the boys would’ve been dead in a heartbeat.

“Tom, we can explain.” Harry stood up and put his arms up.

“We were having a safe pillow fight but then he fell off the couch and dislocated his shoulder. But he’s okay and still in one big piece.” Harrison hesitantly added. You disregarded what he said, walking over to your son and giving him a hug.

“Mummy careful.” He stated quietly as you hugged him a bit too tight.

“I’m sorry darling, are you okay?” You scanned his features as he nodded. “Mmhmm.”

You looked back at Harrison who was nervously shaking his leg, and said, “You should’ve been more careful. You’re way stronger than he is and you shouldn’t have been roughhousing with him.”

“My wife is right.” Tom interjected. “You guys were supposed to keep him safe.”

“I think we did a decent job.” Harry mumbled under his breath. You shot him a glare and he retracted into his seat.

“Decent is an overstatement.” You mumbled back.

“But he’s fine!” Harrison exclaimed, throwing his arms up as he stared at Tom.

“But what if he wasn’t? Huh?” Tom spat and saw the worry on his mates face. “It could’ve been a lot worse. He could’ve cracked his head open and needed stitches or he could’ve seriously broken a bone. It’s lucky that he only dislocated something, and even that isn’t good.” The boys remained silent as they looked down at the checkered hospital floor.

“Daddy I’m okay, I had fun.” Your son spoke as everyone turned their gaze to him. “I still love them.” He stated as he smiled at his uncles. He crawled up onto your lap and nuzzled his head to your chest.

Tom let out a sigh and tilted his head back, looking at the fluorescent ceiling lights. He looked at his son, and back at his brothers. “You’re lucky my kid still likes you, otherwise you would never watch over him again.”

“We’re aware Tom, we’re genuinely sorry.” They got up from their chairs in unison as they took a step closer to Tom. Tom walked closer to them, stopping a second, but Harrison grabbed his arm and pulled him into a tight hug. Harrison let out a sigh, and whispered, “I’m sorry I hurt your son, and I’m sorry I ruined your date night.” Tom patted Harrison’s back gently and added, “It’s okay mate, everything’s fine.”

“He’s not hurt too terribly and he’s still alive.” Tom laughed, stepping out of the embrace. “Do you forgive me?” Harrison pleaded, but before Tom could speak, he was interrupted. Their gaze averted to the entry way as the doctor walked in holding an arm sling.

“Charlie Holland, correct?” He motioned over to the toddler on the examination table. “That’s correct.” You replied.

“Good. Judging from his x-ray, his shoulder will be okay in about two weeks, and after that he’ll be prescribed physical therapy to make sure it heals properly. We don’t want him having problems with it later in life.” He stated as he lifted Charlie’s arm and put the sling on. Your son winced at the pain but you holding onto him made him feel better.

“Alright, he’s all set, have a nice night.” The doctor said matter of factly and hurried out of the room. Tom looked over at his son, who now sported an arm sling, and he looked back at his brothers and Harrison.

“I forgive you but don’t you dare do that again.” He pointed at the boys and they all crossed their hands over their hearts. “We won’t, promise.” They said in unison.

“Now come on little dude, let’s go home.” Harrison stated as he extended his hand out and Charlie grabbed onto it with his free hand. He gently helped the toddler get down from the examination table, and made sure he was okay. The family all walked out of the hospital as they made their way back to their respective cars.

“Daddy since I was terribly hurt, does that mean I get ice cream? Haz gave me cookie dough ice cream for dinner and I want more.” He grinned playfully and Harrison quickly put his hand over the small child’s mouth.

Tom shot Harrison a surprised glance while Harrison shrugged his shoulders. “Well you know what they say, ‘kids say the darnest things.’”

——

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[clouditae]

First Love | 02

Yoongi x reader | 18+ | college au | tattoo artist au | angst | fluff | swearing

Word: 1.8k

You first saw him in the multi-purpose room. Later learn his name, and on your third year, as he becomes your neighbor, you discover his lifestyle. Knowing your crush on him was nothing but that, you wanted to find the courage to look for love. Asking your friend for help, you’re pointed in the direction of the expert. Your neighbor, Min Yoongi

Chapter Index

You’re conflicted. One second you’re leaving your room, and the next you’re turning around and pulling out your key to enter your room. An endless cycle of what to do. Eventually, when Ari opens the door before your key could turn, she yells, “Go!” Like a soldier, you spin around on your heels and make your way down the hall. 

The closer you get to the dining hall, the more your heart races. You’re about to meet with your crush of three years, and he is about to help you find someone else to have feelings for. Is this really a good idea? Well he doesn’t know, so it’s not like he’ll be hurt, nor will he care if you have a crush on him. He has plenty of girls to keep him company. You’re not all that important. Now with dread, you enter the dining hall. 

You hand the man your ID, eyes glancing around the dining area for a certain black haired student. There was no sign of him as the man behind the counter hands you your ID back. Walking into the next room, you grab a plate from the stack and make your rounds, gathering all foods you like. Today your plate consists of chicken tenders, fries, and a salad. With a bowl of chicken noodle. You find an empty table at the back of the room. Taking your seat, you place your phone in front of you, clicking on the Netflix app to continue your show. When everything is settled, you dig in. 

Every now and then you glance around for Yoongi, but find no sight of him. You eventually give up and keep your attention solely on your phone. When you get to your soup, a figure appears, causing you to jump out of fright. You look up, watching as Yoongi places his plate of beef stroganoff and white rice on the table in front of you. He sits down and begins to eat without uttering a word to you. 

Your eyes glance from your phone then to Yoongi in confusion. Do you ignore him and eat your soup? Do you say ‘hello’? What do you do? 

“Have you ever dated before?” he finally asks, relaxing you a bit.

“N-no,” you stutter. 

“Hook up with anyone?”

“No,” you answer, eyes glancing at the people close to you, checking to see if they heard him. Thankfully they didn’t. They were louder than Yoongi.

He nods, eyes looking out towards the sea of people eating and chatting. “Ideal type?”

You open your mouth, but nothing comes out. The more you think about it, the more you’re unsure. Bad boys? Guys who don’t talk to anyone and look like they have so much to tell but will never say? Guys who are sensitive? Guys who like cake? “I don’t know,” you finally confess. 

This time, as the words leave your mouth, he finally looks at you. There is a look on his face you can’t read. Irritation? Confusion?

You know the look on your face. Embarrassment. 

“You don’t know?” he questions, voice more quiet than before. 

“I’ve only liked one person since I came here, but I don’t know him,” you confess. 

“How can you like someone, yet know nothing about them?” 

“He’s out of my league,” you defend, but he’s right, it is a bit strange to have a crush on someone you honestly know nothing about. “He never talked to me, and I’m too embarrassed to say anything to him.” 

“Shy, unknown for ideal type, has a crush on someone you don’t know about.” He leans back in his seat. “I’m not gonna lie, it’s going to be hard to find someone who fits your type since even you don’t know,” he says. 

You open your mouth in protest, but decide against it. No point in arguing with him. “I’ll help you,” he begins, leaning forward and resting his elbows on the table, “but there are some ground rules we need to go over.”

“Rules?” What rules are there? Don’t fall in love with him? You already have a crush on him, so that might be too late.

“I teach everything, so if you have anything you’re against, tell me now.” You don’t reply. What exactly would you be against? He agreed to teach you how to gain the confidence to find a guy, so what exactly will he do that you would be against? When you still remain silent, he continues, “We will do things by my time, and a majority of it will be either in my room or somewhere else that isn’t here or school.”

“In your room?” you choke.

“I don’t want people assuming things.”

You can’t help but frown. “Wouldn’t me going in your room bring up questions?”

“No one will see you come into my room. When it’s time to meet, I’ll text you—by the way, I’ll need your number. Does Hoseok have it? I’ll get it through him,” he states, allowing you to only give a nod before he continues, “I will not teach you how to kiss. That is the one thing I will not do. Okay?” 

You can feel the heat rush to your cheeks. “Of course. I wasn’t expecting that from you.” 

He leans back in his chair. “Good.” You watch him as he gets up from his seat, grabbing his now empty plate. “When I text you later today, I want you to send me your schedule. Tomorrow we’re meeting at a bar near here so I can know more about you and get a better understanding.” 

“O-” you start, but he walks away, leaving you alone, “‘kay.” You sit for a moment, letting your food get colder by the second. Eventually, you bring yourself out of your trance and finish your dinner, starting the episode over. 

“What?” Ari’s voice rings in the room. 

“Will you keep your voice down? He’s right next door,” you hiss. 

“Hoseok never told me Yoongi would be your… guide? Mentor? Whatever. I can’t believe this is happening,” she laughs. “Out of everyone in this world, he chose the one you’ve been crushing on since we first moved in.” 

“This may be funny to you, but I’m in a difficult position, Ari,” you tell her. 

“What did he tell you?” she inquires, ignoring you as she jumps on her bed and lies on her stomach facing you. “Does he have rules?”

You roll your eyes. “He told me kissing is out.” 

“Kissing? So he’s not going to teach you how to make out with someone? How to kiss slowly at first then kiss with so much passion--his tongue brushing along yours—”

You cover your ears. “I can’t hear you. Shut up, Ari.” 

This only causes her to laugh even more and you to frown as she replies, “Okay, okay.” When you remove your hands from your ears, she asks, “Are you nervous?”

“Beyond scared. I’m trying to get over him, not keep these feelings forever while I try and look for someone new,” you sigh, resting your back along the wall as you stretch your legs out on your bed. 

“Well when do you have to meet him? Maybe give yourself some time to relax and prepare yourself before you meet up,” she suggests, propping her elbows on her bed, resting her chin on her palms. 

“He wants to meet up tomorrow.”

She gives you an apologetic smile. “Sorry, hun.” 

You groan, “Me too.” 

The following day you find yourself packing up from your last lecture, listening as the other students chat with one another and pack their belongings as well. Rather than head back to the dorms like you normally do, you practically drag yourself towards the bar Yoongi told you to meet him at. 

When you get there, as the sun begins to set, you notice that he isn’t here. Pulling your phone out of your bag, you glance at the time. You have ten minutes to spare. Finding an empty booth, you take a seat, pull out your textbook from your bag, and begin to do homework. 

It clearly feels like more than ten minutes as you finish two pages of your assignment when a glass of alcohol was placed in front of you. You look up from your work just as Yoongi takes a seat across from you. You tell yourself that you have to get used to the fact that Yoongi will be the one to help you, and your thoughts come to the agreement, but your heart doesn’t. Not even when you tell yourself to calm down, your heart races at the sight of him. 

“So,” he begins, taking a drink from his glass, “what’s your major?”

“Photography,” you mumble. 

He nods. “Do you party, drink, smoke?”

“No.” 

He stares at you quietly, and within his blank expression, you can see a slight look of shock. As if he has never met someone who doesn’t do any of those. It’s not like you don’t want to try it, but school is more important than doing things you can do when you graduate. You’re a junior now, and you really need to focus on finishing your classes and school. Even if the semester just started. 

“So you’re a bit of a stiff,” he says, taking another swig. 

Your mouth drops. “I am not a stiff,” you argue. 

“Who doesn’t drink or have fun?”

“Me.” You cross your arms over your chest. “People who are trying to do something with their life.” 

He raises a brow. “Everyone at that university is trying to do something with their life. The only difference between them and you is that they balance fun and work.” He looks you up and down. “Clearly you need to do the same.” 

“Clearly you’re a jerk.” 

He cocks his head to the side. “Do you cuss?”

“No, not really.” 

He scoffs, “No wonder. No one ever calls someone else a jerk. The word you’re looking for is ‘ass’, and I’m not. I’m just telling it like it is.” 

“How about during this whole thing, I teach you how to think before you speak,” you fume. 

His expression changes. A look you can’t tell what it is. “How about this then, princess.” He crosses his arms over his chest, mimicking you. “We skip this bickering and just do as I say.” 

“No,” you tell him, laughter ringing throughout the bar. During this whole argument, you actually forgot where you were. “How about, you teach me how to find someone, and I teach you how to act like a human being. Okay, princess?”

You don’t give him time to respond as you grab your textbook and backpack and leave him at the booth. You exit the bar and practically stomp your way towards the dorms. You would slam your door, but it closes on its own, and it takes its sweet time to close. 

Ari looks up at you as you throw your bag and textbook on the bed. “What’s up with you?”

“What did I ever see in that jerk? I hate him,” you jeer.

[sanchoyo]

danny phantom, season 3 episodes 3-6 thoughts!

see prev episode thoughts in this tag <3

-johnny was actually pretty civil with danny and left when he asked! thats nice. also, SKULKER?? HAD A FRAMED PICTURE OF EMBER?? oooo fuck wait had they established they were a Thing Before?? I dont think so. thats weird. its like that country boy/goth girl meme lmfao. I think i am going to choose to ignore this new info and pretend I didnt hear it. 100% unrelated to the jazz/ember fanart I already drew and posted....😳

-LADIES NIGHT EPISODE THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT. wish it didnt really center around the guys or them being pissed at them, but. willing to bet this was written by men lol

-THEY ERASED ALL THE MEN??? meanwhile, jack and danny are fishing at. silent hill or something. im glad jack is trying to read a parenting book and making an Attempt. (theyre at lake erie, but, they made it actually eerie...thats fun)

-the girls alt outfits...cute. EMBER MADE A NEW SONG TOO!!! kinda. jazz being one of the backup singers and being AWFUL. NOOOO

-'how are we going to get kitty to blow a kiss?' 'she'll have to think there are still some males in town!' ...i dont know how to break it to you, but I dont know that a 100% het girl would wish for all men to Begone. I think. I mean im not a het or a girl so I dont really know for sure. she Is probably Bi tho. esp having the other ladies in town chanting NO MEN!!! excitedly............(then again, the kiss is to get Rid of men, so, she probably would have blown it at the ladies only if they were actively trying to attack/stop them, so...I MEAN. THE DRESSING LIKE DANNY BIT WAS SO EXTRA)

-I feel like an all female cast ep couldve been way way way way cooler than that was. like. why was it still somehow all about Men. ...anyway. (where was valerie...)

-next ep opens with the observants, and, way way more of them than I expected...existed? I mean I guess them being a council/jury of some kind is what I expected from their first appearance (bc at that time they were basically TELLING clockwork to kill danny, not asking,, so I figured they had SOME kind of authority) but. there were so many. anyway, here goes vlad! letting his own hubris go brrrr. releasing a weather ghost for political gain! #justvladthings

-okay say what you will about him (he IS an asshole) but having an umbrella with his own face on it and more prepared to share is SUPER FUNNY. and him being fanned by huge wads of money by his bodyguards. SO ineffective but so Dramatic. He UNDERSTANDS that if youre rich you need to be. you know. obnoxious and kinda eccentric about it! fuckign hate when rich people are boring about it. I would trust vlad with nothing except to not be a boring rich asshole who wears...fucking khaki or some shit. man knows his Presentation Skills. and that 'V' chair in his mayoral office. is that fucking embroidered?

-maddie get your MAN PLEEEEASSSE. IM SO EMBARRASSED FOR HER. the way jack stays simping for this man. in FRONT OF HIS WIFE!!!! ...my god its like a love triangle. jack clearly loves vlad, who loves maddie, who loves jack. jack fenton is at the very least bi, right................. this is an OBSESSION . 'THE V MAN COMETH'???? i...my god. (also, on a serious note, to have a friend THIS SUPPORTIVE...and still be SUCH A DICK TO HIM (TRYING TO KILL HIM AND STEAL HIS WIFE??) NOT COOL VLAD. JACK IS YOUR 1 AND /ONLY/ HYPE MAN. if someone loved and supported me THIS HARD...LIKE. CMON DUDE.

-STOMP the fucking GAS, JACK

-this would make a great shirt design, looks like a metal band design! we love The Maelstrom

-oh, so vlad did in fact get a mansion in amity park. and its purple! good color choice! not as flashy as a CASTLE or MURDER CABIN, but still pretty eccentric, which I appreciate.

-...vlad knows the difference between picasso and da vinci? in the ep last post where we were watching him fail at conquering every historical time ever he didnt seem to know history well enough to like. be effective...was vlad taking art history at college?? (was he an art MAJOR??? we never DID KNOW WHAT HE WENT TO SCHOOL FOR. I kinda assumed business because in the masters of time ep he was still rich without ghost powers so he had to have..known something about business or something, right...but also, art and or theater FITS HIS PERSONALITY. possibly also something science-y, I guess, but I always felt like he got roped into that, esp how pessimistic he was about the ghost portal in the flashbacks to college, like, i felt like he was just there for maddie and was uninterested/un-invested at the time...)

-THIS GHOST JUST ELECTROCUTED MADDIE (THE CAT) BITCH!! THATS MY FAVORITE MADDIE!!! vlad going after vortex and being ~shocked~ .....WHEN. WHEN WILL YOU LEARN. THAT YOUR ACTIONS. HAVE CONSEQUENCES!!!

-the way this random man with a camera sees the mayor laying in an alley covered in TRASH AND DECIDES TO TAKE A PICTURE HAHAH

*snap* this ones going in my cringe compilation!

-vlad 'if we're going to defeat vortex, we're going to have to do it together!' *immediately dips after dropping danny off in front of vortex* JKASDFHKJHJKN

-DANNY CAN DUPLICATE!!! ...he couldnt even attack with it, but he DID IT!!! INTO (4) OF HIMSELF!!! SO PROUD!!!!!!!!!!

-'THE ROLLER COASTER EMOTIONS OF A TEENAGER THREATEN MY PLANS!' ...0 self awareness of his own dramatic moodiness. incredible, how dumb this man is. its very close to circling around to endearing, if he was less of an asshole. at least its very very funny to see danny shooting him with tiny lightning bolts anytime he's even slightly irritated! vlad you should be nice to danny anyway. this is what you GET

-...making sandwiches and ice cream and playing video games with your nephew is a totally normal thing. WHY is vlad acting like this is the end of the world. if you were a GOOD UNCLE YOU WOULD ALREADY BE DOING THESE THINGS!!! bitch I make my nephew food all the time and dont forget what he does and doesnt like. if u didnt know danny didnt want tomatoes, thats on u. if u, a grown adult, are gonna piss of the 14 yr old by not letting him win, u deserve to have to pay for the arcade machines he ruins because he now has uncontrollable storm powers because YOU THREW HIM INTO A FIGHT WITH THE STORM GHOST. fuck u vlad. paypal me $400,000 while ur at it tho. (also, gamer vlad confirmed)

-VLAD CAN COOK THOUGH???! I assumed he had...people working for him that did that. I mean. billionaires usually dont do that. then again, we've only seen those vultures working for him (and I guess the dairy king was AT his old mansion, but it was never really clarified if he worked there...I think he probably just Hung Out and they Enjoyed Cheeses Together. thats what I think, I dont think a KING would be working for anyone and also the dairy king was nice <3) but then again he would be a private person and we cant have anyone accidentally finding Ghostly Things, so...still, that's hilarious. pour one out for that really cute banana split that got ruined 2 seconds later

-vlad just fucking picking danny up and THROWING HIM AT VORTEX TWICE WITHIN LIKE A MINUTE. JUST ABSOLUTELY LAUNCHING HIM. BITCH THATS MY SON BE CAREFUL!!! HES GOT ORGANS AND THINGS!!!!

-danny seeing those animal commercials and feeling sad is the biggest 2000s throwback so far. i legitimately had to change the channel or walk out of the room when those came on bc id CRY AND BE SAD ABOUT THEM FOR DAYS AFTER. fuck those commercials and fuck that IN THE ARMMMS OF AN ANGELLLL song 😭

-'vlads ego almost got the town destroyed!' yes danny thats the entire episode. the entire series anytime vlad shows up honestly. this episode was just him being really embarrassing the entire time, and, me laughing about it. 10/10 would laugh at him again

-NEXT EP WE HAVE A SHAPESHIFTING GHOST?? I've said it before but shapeshifting is the power I would want when asked those 'what superpower do you want' questions...its the Best power! this guy looks like a homestuck character. ive never read homestuck but thats the vibe

-I love every time we see tuckers family, they are by far the most functional family. and dash has a lil chihuahua!!! named pookie!!! i am crying (I've had 3 chihuahuas, so I am very biased, but...) AND HE WATCHES THE ROMANCE CHANNEL WITH POOKIE. POOKIE I WILL DIE FOR YOU YOU SWEET LITTLE BABY.

-danny can lift a bus! I shouldn't be surprised, but i am proud of my son. hes got lil kid fans. i am going to cry about this

-JAZZ KEEPS A SCRAPBOOK WITH DANNY'S LIL HEROICS AND NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS!!! we've actually seen it on her floor before, but I didnt realize it was a scrapbook!! thats sooo cute.

-...and danny has to stand there listening to his parents saying danny phantom sucks and is a 'filthy ghost' and calling him egotistical...i am once again stealing their kids!

-THIS GHOST RIPPING JAZZ'S SCRAPBOOK!!! ILL KILL YOU. SHE WORKED HARD ON THAT!!! BITCH

-yes, maddie, the one with red eyes is For Sure Actually Your Son. ignore the, red eyes... (CLEARLY she hasnt watched the other 2 eps where danny has been evil, she doesnt know red eyes= evil!!!)

-'billy fenton'.......................

-danny being stuck as phantom in his own house, no way out is a fucking NIGHTMARE. his parents pointing giant weapons against him and SHOOTING AT HIM. THIS IS A HORROR MOVIE.

-NINE INCH NAILS POSTER.

-this is the most screenshot of all time

-amorpho turning into mr. lancer because hes 'someone no one will want to be around' BUT HES WRONG, I WOULD BEFRIEND AND HANG OUT WITH MR LANCER SO FAST.

-tucker dressing as danny, now I have the full Tucker set of him being sam and also being danny. also saying 'the ghost...uh...RIPPED MY FACE OFF.' and then running. SMOOTH. NOT AT ALL CONCERNING TO ANY PARENTS.

-sam accepts the toast from jack. and then 2 seconds later is like 'why am i eating this.' THIS SHOWS HUMOR IS SO UNEXPECTED SOMETIMES ITS REALLY GOOD. and then the scene after, mr lancer running into his ghost doppelganger and being like 'YOURE GORGOUS' THEN FAINTING. I AM CRYING. AND DASH FAINTING TOO.

-sam disguising herself as danny again to help tucker run from the fentons. but leaving him shirtless in the streets. incredible. 'plEASE DOnt NOTice MY FACELessNESS I MUST LIVE IN EXILE' this episode is destroying me the humor in this show is exactly my brand of corny and cheesy

-the impromtu story made up by danny and amorpho to explain stuff to the fentons. my god they are both such bad liars. but amorpho is a good egg. wish danny wouldnt have said he didnt wanna see him in town again!! I want him to be reoccurring. not that thats gonna matter since I'm almost done with the series, but the idea of this being the Only Time We See him is :(

-NEXT EP SAYS STARRING MARK HAMILL??????!!! hello ! mr . joker....mr. star wars.... I feel like I should be. idk. taking off a hat im not wearing in respect. I shouldnt be surprised tho bc hes in a lot of cartoons as a very good voice actor, and dp has already had a lot of talented ones so I've been looking out for ones I might know, but....mr. hamill....

-sam has her own greenhouse, names all the plants, and says thank you to them (in the languages from where the plants are from) whenever she harvests from them. thats SO cute. and her lil gothy lunch box...

-and danny's lil red fuzzy lined jacket!!! ive said it before but every time the characters get alt outfits im like :D

-danny has ice powers now!!! THATS WHAT FROSTBITE MEANT. HE KNEW SOMEHOW WAY BACK THEN

-THIS SHOW NEVER LETS YOU FORGET VLAD IS A BILLIONAIRE, HUH.

-danny's lil 'holy hibiscus!' first off the 50s batman swearing is hilarious. 2nd. my username is from the flower sanchoyo hibiscus, so, shoutout to ME this ep. hi :)

-EURGH UNDERGROWTH MAKING EVERYONE PLANT ZOMBIES. HIVEMIND PLOTS SCARE THE SHIT OUT OF ME. and this dude made the city SO overtaken so quickly like how long was danny asleep?? oh god

-evil fucked up sam! now the whole trio has gone evil at some point! the voice actress did a really, really good job with making her sound like a zombie...

-frostbite's paws are so so so big compared to danny. oh my god. i want to hug the snow dog...

-the far frozen has an advanced medical stuff!!! very cool. very smart snow dogs

-im so glad danny has a friendly ghost snow dad to explain this new power and teach him!!! this is so sweet. DANNY'S GHOST SENSE WAS A PART OF HIS ICE POWER?? OOOH. COOL. we love a training montage!!!

-danny saying if he cant defeat overgrowth, that he'd want to stay with frostbite...oh my god...do you think this is the first real supportive adult figure in his life (I am NOT counting his parents because they threaten him on the daily even if they dont realize it.) I mean mr lancer is a Teacher, but he was also nice but this is different, but this is a GHOST WHO IS WILLING TO HELP HIM with his powers and also will help him when hes injured and is so so nice and comparatively so much more mature than 90% of the adults in this show!!!! god. dad frostbite is my everything.

-the framing and lighting this episode, and all the angles...they went all OUT and it looks really really good. this is my nightmare scenario, tho. like, FUCK zombies and dead city zones and hivemind shit. and using the humans as 'nutrients for the children' i am going to THROW UP.

-MALEFICENT VIBES WITH THE HORNS AND GREEN EYES! this costume kicks so much ass. sam is now mark hamills daughter, I guess.

-danny's ice powers making his eyes blue!!! thats neat. and him going for the roots underground was SO SMART. i will not stand for danny ever thinking hes stupid, hes SO smart.

almost done with the show... :"( thats a sad thought!!!

[guccitaehyung]

His secret (Mafia!AU)

Pairings: Kim Taehyung x Reader

Genre: Mafia!AU

Warnings: May have some grammar errors and typos :((

Word count: 1.9k

Request?: Yes by @taesluttt​ “HIIIII could you write sum Mafia!Taehyung..😔😔💕💕 thank you!”

(y/n)’s POV

I had gotten home earlier than usual as I had finished the work I had to do for the day and decided to head home to spend some quality time with my boyfriend Taehyung. He was really busy lately and we rarely saw each other, so I was really hoping that he was in his home office and not out. I’m honestly starting to miss him a lot...

Anyway, as soon as I got in the house, I removed my shoes and kept them by the front door. I did this before calling for my beloved boyfriend.

“Tae? I’m home” I say as I walk around the house looking for him.

I walk all around downstairs and realize he was no where to be seen. I then decide to check upstairs and I hear talking from his home office. I stood by the door long enough to understand that he was talking to someone on the phone and that it was only him in the room.

I listened in on the conversation but was only able to understand only parts of the discussion. Something about an important shipment coming in soon and that him and his company had to be ready for it.

I frowned slightly but decided to head to the living room to wait for him to be done with his call. I was sitting down on the couch in silence and started reflecting on things. In the 4 years we’ve been dating, he never really went into details about what he did for a living. He only said that he earned a successful business, hence the expensive house, car and gifts that I received nearly every weeks. “I should ask him when he comes out” I thought to myself

I decide to scroll through my social media as I waited for him to come out. He came out 30 minutes later and looked quite tense, he looked around before his eyes laid on me as I looked up at him.

“Oh hello~ I didn’t know you were here, you finished early today?” He greeted as he looked at his watch and approached me

“I did, I finished my work early and decided to come home and spend some time with you~” I say and smile at you

Taehyung smiles and walks closer to me and sits down on the couch next to me

“Aww baby, I’m sorry we didn’t spend much time together for the past few weeks but work has become hectic” He said sadly

I sigh and look at him desperately

“Will you? Or is it just one of your empty promises?” I ask frustrated

He was about to answer when his phone rang and he stared at the ID caller and I did too.”namjoon-hyung” I always knew that he would be busy on the phone whenever he called. I sighed as I knew that he had no other choice but to answer but I was silently hoping that he didn’t...

He looked at me with apologetic eyes before answering the phone and walked away. He always did that, I wonder why... I guess he didn’t want me to hear him talk about business, maybe something about confidentiality? I always brushed it off but this time it became too much for me to just shrug it off. 

“What do you even do for you, you never told me exactly what you did?!” I exclaimed as he was clearly shocked as he flinched at my sudden outburst before giving me an apologetic smile

“I have to pick this, I’m sorry baby...” He says before picking up the phone and walking away so that I wasn’t able to hear the contents of the conversation. 

I sigh and roll my eyes as I watch him retreat into his home office and close the door behind him. I leaned forward and rest my head in my hands in frustration. I thought for less than 5 minutes before promptly deciding to pack my bags and leave for the night. 

So I did just that and stood up quickly before making a bee-line for the bedroom where I grabbed a suitcase from the back of the closet before stuffing in as much clothes I could as I didn’t know for how long I would be gone. 

After I was done, I quietly closed the suitcase before walking down the hallway, pass Taehyung’s office and out of the front door. I also made sure that I slammed the door behind me so that he knew that I was gone and also to relieve some of my anger. 

I entered my car and drove off to somewhere I wasn’t too sure at the moment. 

When you walked out of the house, Taehyung knew you were gone as he had heard the door slam shut and immediately ended the call with Namjoon. He groaned out before he grabbed the glass cup that was on his desk and threw it at the wall in anger. He then grabbed his phone to try to call you but to no avail. A few more broken glass cups later, he finally decided to call his tech geek Jimin to tell him to track your phone. 

After a few minutes, he got your location and headed there only to realize that you were at your friend’s house. He sighed as he parked not too far away from the house before he decided to try and call you again. 

You were sitting on your friend’s couch as she prepared some dinner for you both. I sniffed as he numbly looked around the room and at the TV show playing but already forgotten. 

You had been crying as soon as you arrived at her front door and she obviously took you in but not before she asked you what had happened. You simply told her that you and Tae got into a fight and that you walked out. She understood and let you stay the night, knowing that you needed time away from him for a few hours. 

You guys ate dinner and decided to chill while watching your favorite movie to cheer you up. She tried her best to make you feel better and honestly, it worked. So you spent the rest of the night catching up with your best friend that you hadn’t seen in a few weeks. But since you always called each other, there wasn’t much catching up that was needed. 

You ended up going to bed quite late as you guys were too caught up in a new TV series your friend started watching not too long ago. You retreated to the guest bedroom as your friend headed to hers. 

I was getting ready to go to bed when my phone rang, I looked at the ID caller and unsurprisingly it was Taehyung calling. I sighed as I turned back around to ignore it but something in my conscience told me not to. So I turned back round and answered the call. 

“What do you want?” I ask slightly annoyed as he sighs at your tone

“Where are you baby?” He asks even if he already knows where you are, he just didn’t want to scare you away

“I’m not gonna tell you where I am Taehyung, I obviously don’t want you here” I say as I lay down on the bed

“Just please tell me where you are so that I know that you are safe, please” he pleads genuinely

“I’m at my friends’ house, I’m safe, leave me alone now please” I say before hanging up the phone and tossing it on the other side of the bed 

I turned to my side and closed my eyes to try and sleep but I laid back on my back after I realized that I was too upset to sleep. I thought about everything that had happened and wondered if we ever would be back to normal again. 

I woke up the next morning and yawned, I rubbed my eyes as they were hurting from all the crying that happened last time. I checked the time before deciding that it was too early to wake up and that I should just go back to bed. I closed my eyes and sighed contently before hearing an all too familiar voice.

“Slept well baby girl?”

My eyes shot wide open and I sat up to come face-to-face with my boyfriend.

“What are you doing here?” I asked bitterly

“I was actually waiting for you to wake up” He said as he stood up and approached the bed

I sighed as I let him come closer and sit on the bed but he still kept some distance between us. 

“I have to be honest with you baby” He says after being silent for a bit 

“Go on” I simply say and look at him

“Before I do, I promise I love you so much and I would never do anything or hurt you or anyone we’re close with” He said and grabbed my hands as I frowned

“What did you do Tae?” I ask confused 

“My work… is not very legal. It’s not something common people can do” He said nervously 

“So...what do you do exactly Tae?” I ask him 

“Illegal trading, underground stuff…” He tried to talk around the more dangerous parts, not wanting to scare you off too quickly

“What...?” I ask myself while whispering “I need time...” I say and pull away from him

“Just calm down, let’s think it over together. It won’t affect our relationship I promise” He said as he already knew he lied as it already had affected your relationship more than he wanted to admit, but he didn’t want to make it worse

“Is that it?” I ask fed up with his lies

“No...I’m a member of a mafia” He said straightforwardly, not wanting to lie any further

“Oh my...God” I whisper and lay down in the bed and take in all this new information

“Please let me explain, you don’t have to be afraid” He said while laying down next to you to watch your reaction from closer and to not want you to leave

“Go on then” I say dryly 

“I joined the guys when I was young, we were just few back then. We got some pocket money from it but then it turned into more and more and now we have multiple safe houses and bases for it” He explains truthfully 

“But why...?” I ask

“It brought good money. Now I do it mostly for the safety and power you have” He admitted 

 After a while, I sighed and turned to face him

“Okay then” I say and sit up 

“Huh? What do you mean?” He asked confused and followed your actions and sat up 

“You’re in the mafia, let’s just go back home and talk about it more” I say before grabbing my stuff and walking out of the bedroom 

He followed you as you thanked your friend and walked out to his car with you.

“Are you sure you’re okay with this?” He asked as you sat at a red light in his car

“I guess, yeah, I mean it explains everything, all the money coming in, the weird meetings you always have at random times and the house too, I guess I also don’t mind, as long as it doesn’t affect our relationship, I’m okay with it” I say and shrug

You guys went back home and spoke about it some more before having some make up sex. Gosh you love that man. 

[thousandfourhundreddays]

Yours For Tonight. Pt 2

Michael Gray x Reader

Part One

A/n: Requested by @namelesslosers , “Part two please! This is amazing, Maybe one where he's already with Gina and the reader comes back to Small Heat? They never stopped loving each other and yeah... Anyway, tag me if you do please?”

The Morning After

“I couldn’t face saying goodbye for the last time, and I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I have to leave and I’m sorry that we can’t spend the rest of our lives together. I know I promised we would. I’ll never forget you Michael, the love that you showed me was possible, and I’ll forever be thankful for that. I’ll love you always, y/n”

That was the note you left for Michael the morning you left, taking one last look back at his sleeping figure before you gently closed his bedroom door, sneaking down the staircase and onto the cold, harsh cobbles of the street outside, ready to begin your new life in France with your boyfriend. Well... as ready as you would ever be.

Three Years Later

The sharp wind whipped around your as you stepped out of your taxi, taking a long, deep breath whilst you stood taking in your surroundings, the sleek black car vanishing back down the street. A small smile spread across your face as you saw the familiar blackish grey terrace houses that held so many memories. The dull, cold cobbles of the roads which ironically brought you so much warmth and comfort.

You were home... you were in Small Heath.

With no plans of where you’d live, or work, however truthfully, your husbands job left you quite well off so for now you could easily pay for a hotel for however long it took for you to find a house, you found yourself heading to the garrison.

As soon as you made your way through the sparkling golden doors, you caught eyes with Harry, his face lighting up with surprise. You sat and chatted for a good hour or so as he served the men in the pub, this is where you learned that Tommy had bought the pub not long after you left, explaining the glamorous new design. Sparking the topic of the Peaky Blinders, him raving about how well they were all doing which lead to you subtly asking how “Pollys son, that new lad Michael” was doing, which was how you were told he had moved to America on business for a while before moving back a few months later. The topic didn’t last long, you not wanting to seem suspicious so you let Harry briefly fill you in on how your mutual friends were doing.

After a short while, a few familiar faces, mostly friends from school and thier boyfriends and husband made their way into the pub as the day shifted into the evening. The garrison grew busier with time whilst you were bombarded with questions about your life over the past three years, the contry, the food, the people. You almost didn’t notice the door fly open and the faces of Tommy Shelby and Polly Gray appear in the doorway. You breathed a sigh of relief when they turned to make thier way into the back room.

That was until the door creaked opens once again, revealing the face of the man you once, a almost definitely still do love. Your breath caught in your throat as you stared at him, placing a cigarette between his lips and raising a match to light it. He lifted his eyes whilst tucking the match box back into his trouser pocket, scanning the room. Your heat skipped a beat as his chestnut brown eyes can’t into line with your y/e/c ones. It felt like the world stopped spinning, his face unreadable as you swallowed the lump in your throat. The buzz of chatter began to ring in your ears, fading into silence. To you, it felt like it was only you and him in the room. A shy, unsure smile flashed across your face, his astonished eyes softening in response.

Suddenly the noise returned to your ears, your heat started to beat and 1000 miles an hour and you watched a woman slip through the crack between the doors, her golden blonde hair glistening in the light. Her painted red lips raising to Michaels ear, whispering something which you couldn’t make out. Her hand making its way upto Michaels neck to get his attention, her burgundy nails gently scratching against his skin. On her finger, a ring.

You forced your eyes away and tears welled in them. Michael snatching his head in the direction of his wife and they also made thier way into the back room.

Your mind was riddled with questions and possibilities. How long had they been married? Did they have children? What was her name? Of corse you knew there was a possibility of seeing him, you weren’t stupid. You for some reason you hadn’t expected this.

You spent the next half an hour or so trying your best to act natural, a few wuenstioning looks were directed at you from your friends, which were returned with you most convincing smile.

Not long after, the Blinders left the back room, Tommy heading to the bar, Polly heading home, leaving Michael and his wife stood talking for a second before she ran to catch up with Polly. He stood searching the room for your face in the crowd of drunken men and tipsy women, after finally spotting you he gave a sly nod in the direction of the door, indicating for you to follow. You waited a minute or two to avoid any suspicion, and to prepare yourself for what was about to happen, before excusing yourself to the toilet and slipping out the out the pub undetected.

The cool air hit you, somewhat refreshing however due to your lack of preparation to be stood out in the cold with your ex lover at this time of night, and therefore your lack of coat, the cold soon hit your bones, causing you to warp your arms around yourself with a shiver.

You searched the darkness for Michael, only spotting him when the glow of a match lit up his face in a discreet ally a few meters away from the entrance of the Garrison. Letting out a shakey breath, your feet subconsciously carried you towards him.

You froze a couple of meters in front of him. You took in his appearance as you stared at one another. His eyes sat above light purple circles, he looked exhausted. His skin a little more wrinkled than when you left, obviously from stress. His hair gelled to the side, much smarter and professional than you ever remembered, must be to cover his tiredness.

“Hey” the simple word snapped you out of your thoughts, bringing your eyes back upto his. They were no longer bright and full of life, they were dull and mysterious.

“Hi” you said, your voice wavering slightly as you let out a breath you didn’t realise you were holding.

He offered you a cigarette which you gladly took, thanking him with a smile as you made your way forward, now standing opposite him.

A few seconds past before he broke the silence.

“How’ve you been?” He said cautiously.

“Not bad, you?”

“Yeah, good, thank you”

You stood in an awkward silence, neither of you knowing how to begin a conversation, or more like not knowing what kind of conversation to start.

Once again, it was Michael who spoke first. “What are you doing here, y/n?”

“Well, Iv got nothing left for me in France, let’s just say that.”

“What about...” he began, about to ask about your boyfriend before his mind assumed the worst. “Is he... ok?”

“He’s fine. Well...” you took a second to think of how to word your sentence. Do you lie? How much should you tell? You gave in, letting out a sigh, you continued “Prison.”

Michael raised his eyebrows in shock, your boyfriend would be the last person anyone would’ve expected to go to prison. A respectable lawyer from an honourable family.

“Yeah” you said, reading his expression. “Money laundering... got three years inside.” You looked down at th ground, for some reason ashamed of your partners illegal antics which you had absolutely no involvement in.

“And you didn’t want to wait for him?”

“Nah” your lifted you head to have another drag of your cigarette, as did Michael.

“You know how I feel about criminals.” You joked with a small smile, you were fully aware of what Michael and his family did for a living, and he knew that. A faint grin flashed across his face, giving you his good old, soft ‘shut up’ face as he let out a soft laugh.

“Didn’t expect that” he said, deciding to state the obvious.

“Yeah well he wasn’t as lucky as you lot, he got caught” Another giggle left his lips, you always knew how to make him laugh, he loved that about you.

“No, but seriously... I just saw my chance and took it, you know how I felt about him, I never wanted to leave. Anyway, here I am.”

He gave you a sympathetic smile, imagining how it felt to have to sail off to a new country, leaving everything you ever knew behind to live with a boyfriend you you’d fell out of love with.

His trail of though was broken. “So, what’ve you been upto?” You said solemnly, leaning back against the cold brick wall, preparing yourself for the conversation surrounding his wife.

Michael inhaled on his cigarette, needing to calm his nerves, he knew you had realised who she was when he walked into the Garrison, you weren’t stupid, he could see it in your eyes.

“She’s my wife.” He stated, knowing you’d catch on to who he was talking about.

“Congratulations” you tried to put on your best fake smile.

“I didn’t think you’d ever come back, y/n, honestly if I had any ide-”

“Michael... dont. You weren’t to know”

He nodded slightly, clearing his throat. “I still love you, you know” his voice was shy, laced with anticipation and somewhat fear.

“Loving each other was never the problem, mikey” you said softly.

“Yeah but now the problems Gina, and I-”

“Gina” you cut him off, reality hitting you now that you learned his wife’s name. He just looked at you, sadness set deep within his eyes.

“I’d do anything for you y/n, anything to have you back” his voice was barely a whisper as he stepped closer to you. His hand cautiously reaching up to cup your face. You leaned into his palm as you eyes glided shut, a tear escaping. “Look at me, please y/n”

You slowly opened you eyes to see Michaels only inches away, now glistening with tears of his own. Before you knew it, his lips were on yours, the connection which you had longed to feel for so many years hit you. The butterflies in your stomach, the slight dizzy ness that only Michael ever made you feel. It was all still there.

Despite your hunger for him, you abruptly broke the kiss, stroking his cheek, trying to hold yourself back. “I can’t do this Michael... your happily married” once again leaning into his touch.

“I’m not happy” he said bluntly, shaking his head as if to convince you.

“She is”

“I’m so sorry y/n, for everything” his voice filled with regret.

“Don’t be, please don’t be... Iv got to go Mikey”

And with that, you smoothly escaped his grasp and made your way out onto the street, the biting wind surrounded you once again.

You heard the faint calls of Michael shouting your name as you forced you self to keep walking. Leaving you both with tear stained faces.

Michael would have to go home to his wife, his mind submerged in thoughts of you whilst you lay in an estranged hotel room, drowning in thoughts on Michael.

PartThree.

A/n: hehehehe I’m actually SO proud of this :) @namelesslosers I hope this is ok!!

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[survivor-mesopotamia]

Ep. #4 - “I’m extending a bridge to you” (Zach)

There is zero upside to being captain. If captains are swapped, then I'm basically screwed, and if they pick, then I have to reveal my allegiances to people still in the game. I absolutely do not want to be captain. I'm not crazy about Zach being it either, I'd prefer it to be someone like Kyle or Grace, but if Zach is going to push for it we will see what happens

https://youtu.be/9jTSUqwcuPU Confessional 7 (Round 3 #2)

Voting out Chrissa was probably one of the hardest votes I've ever had to encountered, and it honestly really hurts. For me, voting her out was the best strategically because we talked the least. And by the time tribal started, I ended up in alliances of 3 with Will & Megan and JJ & Julian respectively. Given the ranking system, we are all expecting some sort of tribe swap, which might be best for my game so long as I have someone else on my tribe with me. However, JJ recently got into a lot of trouble. Stuff about sending nudes because he "perceived there to be consent". Yikes. Apparently other people know about it too, which makes sense because this call happened in tengaged about it. We are thinking he might be removed, but we don't know what's to happen yet. I think most of us are running under the assumption that he'd be voted out next tribal should he not be removed. It's pretty gross what he did, and I definitely won't be aligned with him any longer. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTzwD-rR8Ws&feature=youtu.be

I am happy JJ is out of the game, both because he deserves it based on his behavior and because one less number. The tribe challenge has me worried. I hope it is a challenge with Zach representing us, because he is good and it also keeps him a bigger target than me. If it's a swap, I'm very nervous and will probably have to paint myself as being on the outs if I end up in a minority, which would almost certainly happen relative to the other two tribes. No matter what, the backstabbing is probably going to start very soon, so buckle your seatbelts everyone.

Confessional 9: https://youtu.be/WhBt-uWOdEA Confessional 10: https://youtu.be/1ZbVWE-2AqM

volunteering for the summit bc im bored and wanna just be a bit risky. i feel like if a twist gets leashed upon me, it'll be surface level. Praying for the best!

Tribe Summit - https://youtu.be/46NdXf1N37U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeX4PKTjQlw&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/96RCT99DDWI Confessional #8 (Round 4 Confessional #1) Contents: JJ's removal, the summit, Kyle's removal, new tribe.

Holy shit so we've had a tribe swap and two removals. Both kinda shocking and completely out of the blue what had happened. Oddly still not the craziest thing I've seen done on either end of org playing but still. So far with the new tribe I feel I got the good end of the stick with zach and Collin and myself staying together for the most part kinda wish we had all stayed together because of you know being out numbered by returning players there's the enitial Holy shit fuck I'm screwed feeling but so far the tribe seems pretty cool. Which is odd and weird from what I've heard for Tumblr games from my understanding they're the more cutthroat game but so far everything has kinda been predictable in placements just as an outsider looking in but ya know. So far I'm really enjoying Abby she seems pretty cool and like I could work with her for a while but yeah that's all for now

post swap BIG boy confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyooK5AHp1Y&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/6IrXzJm6qNk

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https://youtu.be/MoJSBeUUdWQ

https://youtu.be/CSKB4qzvWU0 Group Confessional #1 Catching up on Each other's games and preparing for what the swap has in store for us

Uhm hi so a lot has happened and I'm sorry I didn't do confessionals before describing it all but yah -Not sure if I did a conf for the last round but basically the challenge was more flash games (yay fml) and my tribe flopped yet again (yay) -We decided to vote out chrissa unan but chrissa apparently voted for me so that was cute, already breaking my goal of not getting votes so early THANKS CHRISSA -Then JJ got removed from the game for sexually harassing ppl which is NOT COOl but then my tribe was down to four members and thats just sad luv -Then there was a random ass ranking for this summit thing and i was like wtf i dont know but I kinda figured id be getting voted as the team captain for my tribe which like eeeek could potentially put a target on my back but also i like these people and i think they like me so i'll just accept it -turns out the other tribe captains voted in were Johnny and Zach and I was like well thats cute tbh i think i like both of them (i have been on zoom calls in friend groups with zachary lately and although he is pretty quiet he seems like a nice person) (and i think i know johnny from a sequester mini before and hes a brother of aepi which is basically the partner fraternity to the sorority i was in called aephi and so were basically connected by greek life blood because hes a pi and im a phi and yas Jews -Okay anyway i volunteer to not be a tribe captain because 1. i didnt want the blood on my hands for picking a tribe (memories of svalbard ahhhh) and 2. i wanted to be on johnny's tribe hehehehe. so i did that and then i let johnny pick first and guess what!! he picked me first on his tribe!! even before anyone from his og tribe!! i thought that was weird but really cool -the new tribe seemed pretty cool and chill and i thought i was digging everyone BUT THEN kyle makes fucking COMMENTS ABOUT JEW STEREOTYPES and i was like SIR and i kinda missed everything in the heat of the moment but basically kyle got removed and im not surprised he did because to my knowledge, i already know of three fkn jews on our tribe (benji me and johnny) and we have a jew host so like why kyle would make comments like that is beyond me but WHY DO I KEEP GETTING PUT ON TRIBES WITH CRAZY PPL -anyway right now i adore johnny and i want to work with him i feel like he and i vibe so well together and we are already planning on making a stoner alliance with abi and jay from his OG tribe lmfaooo -i also like grace and julian on my tribe and benji so far is really cool and isabelle is a sweetheart so i really just hope we dont lose the next challenge and have to vote someone out because i like these people so far and i wanna get to know them more -this has been a really mentally difficult week both in game and in real life and im sorry i havent been doing more confessionals but ive really just needed a huge break due to everything thats been going on 

I've locked in a five person alliance with original An (Johnny Isabelle and Benji), plus Adam. Johnny I'm connected to with Trace, Isabelle and I somehow both go to Georgetown, and I like speaking with Benji. I don't know how this alliance interacts with original alliance, that's future me's problem, but I really like this group

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If Megan “may have accidentally” found out information from the other tribe, then I “may have accidentally” decided to shift the target onto her. Somebody not purely abiding by the rules of the game is somebody I won’t completely trust

So JJ and Kyle both got removed. OOP!!! Now to figure out how messy this game is gonna be. Will Will and I be able to play middle for our first tribal and get to choose between returnees and newbies? hopefully. More on that scoop later! 

https://youtu.be/vGd9Ik49CmU Confessional #10 (Round 4 Confessional #3)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stpzz7-cKUg

Confessional 11: https://youtu.be/ad2R99H1g1k

https://youtu.be/PjodrB6CgLo

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https://youtu.be/y0n7YKB0EF0

NOOOOOOO HOW COULD WE OF LOST we had everything planned i do feel kinda safe I've talked to abby mostly and i think i have a girls alliance in the works with her but for now being the only two female identifying people on the tribe. We have to pull in some boys but we've got our old tribe mates which lucky for me is my main alliance from that tribe not having Michael is a big yay because love him but pretty sure he was planning on flipping on us to work with some people from the an tribe but ya know it is what it is and hopefully this is the only trival Council we have to go to and hopefully from the sounds of it it's Eric going home so hopefully that's the case and i don't end up voinv home because FYCUCJUCK THAT SHIT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9YueU_paNg&feature=youtu.be

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Of the players left on my tribe, I think Megan is the biggest threat to my game, with many cross-tribe ties. Last night, I began laying the groundwork with Johnny of eventually making her the target, without expressly stating my desire to vote her out. We'll see how this plays out, but I want Megan out first

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From the other tribe, I badly want an original An to go. It takes away an option from the Ans on my swap tribe and locks them in more with me, while preserving my options. On the flip side, a Triforce member going is the worst case scenario for the exact same reason as above, this time benefiting original An. Original Enlil going is fairly neutral

https://youtu.be/7IpJ1SC2ah8

So we lost :( It really sucks bc i put more effort into my lip sync than I think I ever have before. And of course with losing comes tribal, the first tribal for some people on my new tribe. I don't think I've done a confessional since we swapped so I'll just run down how I feel about everyone. Monty/Abby - Just gonna bunch these two together since they were on my original tribe. While they weren't in my alliance, I bonded with them like I bonded with everyone on An. We made an alliance immediately at Ea and I feel real good about facing this swap with them. Part of me does worry they knew about that original alliance and they'll throw me under the bus though. Will - Okay so I was completely blindsided by the fact that I already knew Will before the game! We played at least 1 ORG together and I remember him a little bit from just being in the community. I feel like I've really hit it off with him again and working with him feels natural. He was the first one who threw Cameron out as a vote to me last night and a lot of people really latched onto that plan. So he's definitely charismatic and influential. Eric - I've known Eric for quite some time actually. He's someone who's very easy for me to trust. Like I really hope I'm not getting the wrong read on him but he just feels honest in our conversations. He did kinda suck in the music video challenge tho LOL so I feel like he could be in danger if we go to tribal again. Cameron - They're who I'm voting out tonight. I've had no contact with them outside of the tribe chat at all. And our interactions in the tribe chat I just feel...idk like every time I talk they give me some snide remark. Zach even told me that Cameron barely spoke to him and Collin on their original tribe. So it just feels easy, if a bit TOO easy, like I'm scared it's secretly me somehow. So I guess the upside to anxiety is you never get blindsided cuz you always think it's you. Zach - I've been talking to him more often these last few days and he is wayyy smarter than most 15 year olds I've interacted with. He knew it was Cameron immediately when I started talking to him about the vote (Though I suspect it's because Will told him). He's told me more info about his original tribe than I really thought I'd get out of him. He's basically telling me that it was Zach/Collin/Kyle vs. Cameron/The rest of the newbies. So like it makes sense that he's willing to just let Cameron go. However this situation is worrying because Zach's position is almost EXACTLY my position in a game I played very recently (703 San Andres). I've seen firsthand how a competent duo in the minority can upset the majority if just one person in that majority makes a mistake. So I'm not gonna promise Zach anything just yet, I don't want him to sell me out. But I would like to see him stick around even if we lose another time. Collin - Okay I REALLY like Collin. He's super nice, he basically compliments me every time I talk to him. Which is nice, but I know he's playing that social game. And he's playing it WELL. I think if all goes well at tribal, then I'm gonna talk to Collin about really working together going forward. Basically my overarching plan on this tribe has been to make sure that if my name comes up, there will always be someone to shut it down. And I really feel like Collin, Monty, and Eric would especially keep me safe. 

Cameron left.......it sucks, because it takes away my options, but among the Enki's it is the least bad scenario, since I was closer with Collin and Zach. I don't hold it against them for voting against Cameron, do what you gotta do, but I am nervous for them. I'm not throwing any challenges or anything, but I hope they survive, and I'm less nervous about myself losing than them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kWts3h2n9s

hi hi hi so far so good on the Ea tribe! i dont think anyone know about zach and i so we're remaining in the clear hehe (he has been a little difficult to corral tho) i feel like im making good connections so far so hopefully ill remain utr and if we go back to tribal i wont be a target, and if we dont i hope the other tribe takes out a big target for us

Have I mentioned that I love winning? It's just so great that nobody knows me and Monty are working together and we're subtly pulling the strings - Jay thinks he came up with Cameron's name, great he's the mastermind now and we can target him. Collin and Zach want to form a four with me and Eric - great, that keeps me and Monty apart so nobody will know and we can still vote separately. Eric's an easy target for everyone so we (Monty) just get the other returnees to target him (if we lose again) and then I can use that to flip Eric on Abby or Jay and it's just... so delicious. It's so easy to take everyone out one by one when nobody knows that you have a solid F2 already.

https://youtu.be/CVG2Z_-XjBM from this past round

https://youtu.be/yMGLsGhv6wc Confessional 12

https://youtu.be/ylahV3wyXrs

Cameron voted out 7-1

[cryinggameff]

Sixty Eight

Randi

Cayden was gone for work all week, and I was struggling being without him. He called several times a day to check in or just talk but it wasn’t the same. Being away from him was almost physically painful right now. It’s like the baby actually knew he was gone and made me feel this pull towards him.

The only thing keeping me going was that he had promised to take me away once he got back. He had been saying for several weeks that he was gonna bring me to Jamaica because I was all he could think about while He was there last. Until then I was just focusing on work and hanging with my friends. My mom was staying at the house currently because Cay called her behind my back and told her I needed her help while he was gone.

“Have some breakfast,” she said, pushing the plate to me.

“I’m not ready to eat yet, I’ll just have some juice.”

“You need some real calories, hows the baby supposed to grow?” She said. I looked down at my small bump, taking in what she said.

“Maybe just a little bit,” I mumbled, sitting at a chair. She made me a plate with way too much excitement and brought it to me. I started nibbling away and she watched my eat. It was just like Cayden was here.

“So when’s your next appointment?” She asked.

“When Cayden gets back. It was supposed to be a bit ago because I’m over three months but I kept putting it off,” I moved aside the eggs that were looking very off putting for some reason.

“Are you gonna find out the gender?”

“I don’t know yet. I kind of want it to be a surprise,” I shrugged. She shook her head.

“Then how am I supposed to start shopping!?” She looked at me like I was crazy. I laughed.

“You can by it when he gets here,” I offered.

“So you think it’s a boy?” She said. My brows came together.

“I have no idea.”

“You said he,” she smiled. I blushed. It was just a habit, honestly I didn’t really think about it that much. I was just focused on getting the baby out safe and sound and surviving the pregnancy myself. A boy would be cute though, and a lot of fun for Cay. But so would a little girl, and I could really see Cay spoiling her.

“Maybe I’ll find out,” I said. I looked at my watch. “I have to go to my appointment now. You can go home mom, I’ll be fine here,” I got up from the chair.

“Go ahead. I’ll clean up. Are you sure honey?”

“I’m sure. I’ll call you if I need anything. I’m not gonna be here until later tonight anyways,” I pointed out.

“Okay then. I’ll head out soon, I’ll have my cell, I can be here in 5 minutes,” she smiled.

“Okay. Bye mom, I love you,” I grabbed my things and prepared to leave before she could make me late.

When I got to Dr. Williams office, the secretary was on the phone and typing away on her computer she looked so flustered. I wondered why it was so busy. I had to sit and wait until she got off the phone.

"So sorry to keep you waiting dear. All appointments for today are cancelled. Mrs. Williams went into labour this morning," she said.

"Oh! Wow, how exciting," i said, imagining the day i would be in that position.

"Yeah, she was getting ancy, she was a week over due already. How far along are you?"She looked at my bump with a smile.

"4 months. I still got a while to go," i ran my hand over my small bump.

"It will go quickly from here, dont worry," she said. That sounded comforting and frightening.

"Im sure it will," i said simply.

"She left a message for you by the way," she said, turning to her computer. I wasn't surprised, Dr. Williams was a family friend by this point and she would feel bad about cancelling one of our appointments. "She says she emailed you the hospital shes at with visiting hours and that you're welcome to come see the baby."

"I hadn't checked my email," i said, pulling out my phone. I checked my mail and sure enough there was an email from her. "Thank you for letting me know. Ill give her a call. Thank you," i said.

"No problem hun. Did you want to see someone else?" she asked. "Dr. Hillinger is in today."

"No thats fine. Thanks though. Have a good day," I said, grabbing my phone off the counter. I left the office and went back to my car. I debated whether or not to go back home but decided i might as well go to the salon. I didn't really wanna be home alone anyways.

Cole

Ty was staying with me for the last few days and we had been having a good time, i loved having him around. Honestly, i got really lonely being here on my own. I didnt have him, i didn't have Randi or any of my other friends. I didn't wanna tell him that though. That day we were going to go watch a basketball game, id gotten the tickets a while ago because i knew it was a game he wanted to see.

"Yo, lets go man," i yelled at him from the door of my apartment. He was fixing his hair in the mirror in the bathroom. For a dude who was supposed to be all tough and shit he cared a lot about his appearance, especially his waves. He finally came out and i opened the door to leave.

We had to wait to get into the arena because the line was crazy.

"I told you we should have left earlier," i said.

"Chill, we'll get in soon," he said squeezing my hand which was in his.

"Man whatever," i mumbled, looking around at all the people. That's when i saw the people beside us, an older couple. They were looking at us like we had horns growing from our head or something. I scoffed and Trey turned to look at what i was staring at. This wasn't my first run in with openly homophobic people, hell i'd had things thrown at me by strangers before. But i doubted Trey had experienced this before and i wasn't sure what he would do or feel. I would have understood  if he dropped my hand or back away, but he pulled me closer to him and said,

"Can we help you?" to the man and lady. They looked shocked and both of them went as red as tomatoes before turning away. I smirked and looked at Trey. It was a confidence booster seeing him stick up for us like that, that he didn't deny me when it would have been easier.

"What?" he asked when i continued to look a him.

"Nothing," i said, but the truth was in that moment i realised i was dead ass in love with Trey, like i could really see myself spending the rest of my life with the nigga, and that terrified me. I let go of his hand and put my hands in my pockets. He looked a bit confused but didn't say anything.

The game was good and all and we had a fun watching but the day just went left after that incident. I knew it was me, i was acting off and he noticed. We barely talked on the way back to my apartment. When we got there he just packed his things because he was leaving that night.

"Well, i guess imma head out then, i gotta get home," he said, closing the duffle bag that was on the bed.

"I'll walk you to your car," i said, getting up from the bed.

At his car we paused and awkwardly kissed, then he got inside and that was that. I knew i shouldn't have left it like that but i was feeling overwhelmed, id never felt like this before, honestly never thought i would. The scariest part was i didn't know if Ty loved me back. I decided to go for a run instead of staying in my place so i could clear my head.

Ty

I had just gotten back in to town when my phone rang. I picked it up because it was likely work.

"Yo," i said.

"ey, its me," Cayden said.

"Was good my nigga? How that deal going?" I pulled up at the light and put my phone on speaker.

"Niggas aint have my money yet, im giving them one more day, after that i'm bout to bounce," he was moving stuff around in the back.

"Why you even give them another day?" I chuckled. "You getting soft my nigga,"

"Man, it aint even like that. I know dude."

"Aight, bet. What you need?" I asked, wondering why he was calling me.

"Go see Randi for me," he said. I should have guessed.

"Aight, but you know theres already niggas there watching your place right?"

"It aint that, i need someone to check if she need anything. That reminds me, pull up with food. Ice cream, saltine crackers, that's what she be craving," he said. Damn, i thought, this pregnancy thing sounded like a trip. Cayden was happy as hell though, and i was happy for him. I was pretty excited to be an uncle too.

"Man she be having you be her servant and shit huh?"

"You have no idea," he mumbled.

"Lucky i like your wife, i'll go."

"Good looking out," he said. "And yo, don't be having no smart mouth, she be all emotional and stuff cause of the baby."

"Ill be good," i promised with a smirk.

"Cool. I gotta go, catch you later."

"Bet," i said, then hung up. Well there went my plans to go home and crash.

It was around 9pm when i got all the stuff and pulled up to the house. I rang the doorbell and waited for a minute. She opened the door after a minute.

"Ty?" she said, surprised.

"Hey nugget," i smiled, walking in past her. She closed the door and followed as i walked to the kitchen. "Are you home alone? What happened to your friends?"

"I sent them home," she said with a shrug. "I was getting annoyed of having people fussing over me."

"Thats fair," i said, putting the bag from the store down. "Well your nigga sent me, made me get you shit too."

She opened the bag and pulled out the ice cream, crackers and some other stuff id gotten. She smiled which then quickly faded.

"What?" i said.

"Nothing," she said, all teary eyed and lip quivering. Well fuck. I stood there confused and not sure what to do. Maybe eating will help, i thought. So i went to the drawer and got a spoon. I handed it to her hesitantly. She opened the ice cream and started to eat it. She continued to cry while eating it. Wow Cayden had been right, but i aint even say nothing.

"I saw Cole today," I blurted. That was one thing i knew made her happy. That was her nigga. "He asked about you."

"How is he?" She asked around some ice cream.

"He's good," i nodded, "we went to a basketball game."

"Thats cute."

"It was until he started acting weird," i mumbled. She wiped her tears and sat down on the stool.

"What happened?" she asked. I barely even knew.

"Well i told some people off in line that were looking at us, then he got all quiet. But i don't know why he'd be mad that i stuck up for us," i shrugged.

"Did you ask him?" she said, passing me a spoon. I dug my spoon in and started eating too.

"Nah. I was lowkey mad that he was being pissy after i drove all the way there to see the nigga. He be confusing me. Dating girls was easier," i sucked my teeth. Randi laughed. I grinned, it was way better to see her laughing than crying.

"If its hard that means its the real thing. Just let him know you love him and move on," she suggested. My brows came together.

"We don't really be doing all that," i said simply.

"You clearly love him Ty. Why can't you say that?" She asked. I shrugged.

"Men," she rolled her eyes.

We ate more food for a while until it got really late.

"You should go to bed, doesn't the baby need sleep or something?" i asked seriously. She died laughing.

"I am tired though, ill probably go up," she looked at her phone for the time. "You can stay if you want."

"Thanks but i gotta head home, i gotta go do something later tonight," i said, getting up and stretching. She walked me over towards the door. "Hit me up if you need anything."

"I will," she said, leaning up to kiss me on the cheek. "Be careful tonight," she said, giving me a mom look. I nodded and stepped out. I got int my car and finally went to my house.

Randi

The next morning i woke up early to go to the florist. I wanted a nice bouquet because i was going to see Dr. Williams for a little bit in the hospital. My mom was coming along because they were friends, i was glad to have the company.

"Those are really nice," i said to a bouquet she was holding.

"I think so to. Lets get a toy or something for the baby," she suggested. I walked over the where there were cards and stuffed animals. There was a really cute giraffe staring at me, and i picked it up. It had these huge eyes and was so soft.

"You used to have a giraffe, one of your first toys, that thing was so dirty but you loved it," My mom said from behind me. I smiled. I could imagine me as a baby playing with this little guy.

"I like this one," i said.

"Ok, we can do the flowers and that," she said. I shook my head.

"Its not for her," I said. "Im getting it for myself."

"Ok," she said confused, but picked up another toy. "ill go pay."

I smiled and went to go pay for the giraffe. This was the first thing id ever buy for my baby, i hoped he or she would like it.

"Thank you for coming by Randi," Dr. Williams smiled big. She was holding a little pink bundle in her arms.

"Of course. Im so happy for you. She's beautiful," i said.

"You'll be holding your own soon. Want to practice?" She asked, moving the bundle towards me. I was nervous for some reason. Not like i hadn't held babies before, but id never held one while i was several months pregnant myself. I hesitated but she practically shoved the baby into my arms. I held the baby in my arms and looked down at her, heart racing. To my surprise she was alert, eyes fixed on me. God, those eyes. Id never seen such pure love, and innocence, trusting anyone and everyone. For a second i saw a little version of my own eyes looking up at me and my breath caught in my chest. But i blinked and it was gone.

When i got back home i went up to my room to lay down. Cayden face timed me shortly after and he asked me what id done all day. I told him id gone shopping and saw Dr. Williams.

"I got something today, for the baby," i said, blushing. He smirked.

"Lets see it," he said. I lifted up the giraffe to the screen.

"His name is George," i said. He chuckled and i giggled.

"I love it," he said. I paused for a moment.

"She let me hold her baby today," i said, looking down at the toy. "She was beautiful Cayden."

"I bet she was," he said.

"Yeah, but for a second...i didnt see her...I saw our baby," i whispered. I was surprised he even heard me. He cheesed and i laughed a little. I probably sounded insane.

"What did he or she look like?" he asked.

"It was a boy," i said, pausing to think back to the moment "really small, but fat cheeks, curly hair like yours," i smiled, getting a little emotional. It was joy though, not sadness. "your mouth, but the eyes, where like looking at myself."

"Damn, he sound like a good looking nigga," Cay said. I nodded.

"He was," i murmured, running a hand over my belly. "I cant wait to meet him."

"I know, me too," he said.

We talked a little bit more then said i love you and goodbye. I wished he was here to hug me right now, but he wasn't, so i got into bed with the little giraffe and put it on his side of the bed.

"There," i smirked. I turned the light off and went to sleep.

[not-in-wonderland-alice]

Taipei for the first time

【Česky】

It’s already been a month since I packed up my life and moved to the other side of the world seeking adventures. I’ll be honest with you. It’s hard! But that’s life, there are ups and downs, good days and bad days. And even if there are bad days, I try my best to make the good ones out of them.

Although I don’t have many classes, I need to study hard in my free time. Chinese is still the most challenging class for me. What’s different from my home university is that we aren’t used to reading so much, here it is chapter or two per week.

On the other hand, free days are perfect for catching up with the school, doing nothing or finally some trips and adventures. On Saturday’s early morning we prepared for the first visit to the capital city. There are few travelling options. We’ve chosen the nearest bus stop, which is like 30-minute walk far from our dorm. There is ticket machine o if you prefer it the old way… a nice lady behind the small window. We’ve got a student discount so one-way trip cost us 105 TWD. The bus stopped on a few stops in the city and then straight on the highway and to the Taipei city centre, near to the main bus station, it was a 1-hour ride.

I don’t know how it is in city public transport but in the bus between cities is, of course, an AC, USB hole for charging phones, free Wi-fi and in some tv/tablet with some movies, music, games... In the Czech Republic, Regiojet buses and Trains use them too.

I was expecting a massive shock when I will come to almost 3 million cities. I don’t know why, but there was no wow effect. Might be, because I have already seen some big cities and I am kind of used on Taiwanese culture.

We’ve got off the bus near the main bus station which is right next to the main train station. Unfortunately, the first impression I got wasn’t so pleasant. The surroundings of the bus stop were just… ugly! Broken window of a now empty shop, dirty covers, garbage… The main station itself really improved my impression on Taipei so far. You know these parking houses with few floors. This was the same principle. You buy a ticket on the ground floor and then you go to one of the 5 floors to find your gate and you get on the bus. Strange thing for me that the ticket gets left right corner ripped off although there is perforated whole right part of the ticket. And when you get off the bus you need to return the ripped ticked to the driver.

After we walked a bit around the station we decided to walk into one of the 9 Taipei Districts. We walked past the National Museum, The President’s office, where they were preparing a huge stage with a speaker desk. I just found out it was because whole Taiwan will be celebrating "Double Ten Day“ in the other words Anniversary of founding Republic of China (Taiwan).

Political window

PRC = People’s Republic of China = the big, mainland China

ROC = Republic of China = Taiwan

Then we visited the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, former President of the Republic of China. This memorial hall is located in colossal areal of rectangular shape. On the west side you can see the main gate. If you wall through the gate you will find yourself on the Liberty Square. On the north and south side are placed National Theatre and National Concert Hall. And on the east side is erected the memorial hall itself. Do you remember how I said I wasn’t feeling the wow effect? Here it comes. Honestly… until this moment I thought how weirdly empty the streets of Taipei are. In this place, it changed. From above all the tourists seemed like ants... taking selfies.

On our way to the botanical garden, we as usual stopped for some bubble tea. If you don’t know what this phenomenon is, let me introduce it in a small cultural window.

Cultural window

Many of you might be surprised that these world-famous drinks formed in 80. years of 20. century right here in Taiwan. The classic version is black tea with milk and black „jelly“ or how Taiwanese say „QQ“ Tapioca balls (Tapioca is some kind of starch from some kind of plant, doesn’t matter, it tastes delicious.) Nowadays are popular fruity flavours, green tea, oolong and jellies in a wide range of flavours. You can find bubble tea vendors and shops almost on every corner in Taiwan.

We got a small break and relaxed in the botanical garden too. You can explore bamboos, water lilies, ferns or maybe some cactuses, have fun in the herbarium or look at the birds and squirrels fooling around. Botanical garden has free entry and if nothing it is a nice walk.

In the original itinerary, the almost last stop was the Museum of Contemporary Art. I haven’t got inside in the end because our plans unexpectedly changed, and we’ve headed to the MRT. I was so scared but using the MRT is soooo simple and easy. We are lucky because our school ID card in addition to the opening a variety of doors also works as a contactless credit card. You just simply put some money on it in the information booth (or if you are more experienced or brave you can use the machine), then you ta pit, get through the turnstile and you are free to enjoy your ride. When you are leaving the MRT you need to ta pit again and get through the turnstile out. Price is variable, it depends on how many stops did you ride through. We’ve went through almost half of the red line and paid only 20 TWD.

We’ve been standing in front of the Elephant mountain, which provides one of the best views on Taipei. Unfortunately, 400m separates you from the beautiful scenery. Now hear me out... 400m… which you must climb by stairs… very loooong and exhausting stairs. But I have to say... damn it is worth it. I think any time during the day. Up on the hill, there are a lot of spots to get the best glimpse on the sunset, sunrise or night city or whatever. There place is usually packed with tourist, but you can always look through the trees. We’ve been there for the sunset and night Taipei.

After two hours of chilling when it got quite cold (by that I mean it was 30°C and when the temperature drops to 24°C I am freezing... see... one month on Taiwan and my perception of temperature changed a lot., we’ve decided to go on diner with friends. We choose a smaller bistro. Boys decided to try a fried squid but we sticked to the beef with shallot.

Whereas the last bus leaves at 23 we’ve got back to MRT, and on the bus home. Positive is next Taipei adventures waits… just in a week!

And if you would think my life gets boring here… as I was lying down, writing this article I got feeling like I was in a train. I looked on my roommate and understood she is shaking too. I texted my friend in Taipei and asked him if I am going mad or…?

And that’s how I experienced my first earthquake ever!

[justtextmeoppa]

❝ Are you ready, Omega? ❞   Part 7

Plot: Heechul ABO universe (Alpha, Beta, Omega)

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6

Pairing: Heechul x Reader

Words count: 2,2k+

Genre: Drama and angst

For anon I hope you like it

‘Chul it is way to early to be sending me death threats, ‘ Leeteuk groaned, ‘Can’t this wait until tomorrow?’

‘No way in hell am I going to do such things!’ Heechul seethed, ‘You bett-’

‘Jagi, who is that?’ A sleepy female voice asked, cutting Heechul’s train of thought.

‘It’s just Heechul, go back to bed Sora.’ Leeteuk affectionately spoke to his wife, ‘I am just going to talk to him on the balcony.’

Leeteuk swung his legs off the side of the bed before leaning and giving his wife a kiss on the forehead. She smile softly as she watched her husband get off the bed and walk away. While the elder was making his way to the balcony, Heechul paced up and down his apartment while hissing to himself. He had never been this angry before in his life and it irritated him to know it was over Min Kyunghoon. Once Leeteuk was securely on the other side of the balcony door, he returned his attention to the phone that was placed at his ear, ready to hear Heechul who was slowly loosing his temper.

‘Now why are you calling me at this unearthly hour?!’ Leeteuk asked.

‘You are lucky that the shock of your betrayal doesn’t have me there and punching your face in,’ Heechul threatened, ‘How dare you interfere?’

‘Heechul at this point all you are doing is giving me a headache, and I have Sora for that,’ Leeteuk joked but then began to massage his left temple with his free hand, ‘Now please stop shouting and explain to me why I am yet another target to your heated anger?’

A sinister chuckle left Heechul’s lips, ‘If only this was my ‘heated’ anger then maybe you would be able to repent for your betrayal.’

‘Betrayal?’ The elder reported.

‘Why the fuck is Min Kyunghoon arriving at my apartment like an old friend?!’

‘To be fair he is your ex boyfriend.’

‘That isn’t the point!’

Leeteuk now had his index finger and thumb pinching the bridge of his nose in defeat, but mostly out of frustration. This was honestly a conversation that could have been discussed in the morning and not at the moment Leeteuk was about to fall into his deep slumber. This was a question he kept on asking. Why couldn’t this be discussed like normal people in the morning? But now Leeteuk stood outside in the cold evening and receiving a scolding from his deranged best friend.

‘Fine, then I am sorry.’ Leeteuk let out a long sigh.

Heechul chuckled deeply, ‘Trust me Park Jungsu, you are going to do more then just simply say sorry! You fucked up hard this time, my friend!’

‘But Heec-’ With that, the phone line went dead and he hung his head low, ‘I’m fucking dead…’

Meanwhile you had entered your apartment after Zhoumi had dropped you off. You placed your clothing in the washing basket and then took a seat in your small lounge. Looking at the money in your hands, you suddenly felt very dirty regardless over the fact that you did shower after the sex. You had hoped Heechul was okay and wanted to phone him but that seemed like a bad idea. Sighing you picked up your phone to give Amber a phone call, but someone beat you to it.

‘Hello?’ You answered, not even checking the caller ID.

‘Omega?’ A familiar voice sounded as you gulped, ‘It’s Heechul.’

‘Yes I ahhh…are you okay?’ You finally mustered a sentence.

He chuckled, ‘That is exactly what I was about to ask you. I do apologise for Hoonie’s bad manners, he is normally very cocky when new people are around but good at heart.’

‘Oh,’ You said softly, ‘Is he your brother?’

‘Oh dear Omega,’ Another hearty chuckle left his mouth, ‘I have no brothers, just an elder sister.’ He explained, ‘But since I see you are interested in knowing him, that was my ex boyfriend. But don’t worry Omega, you are still a better hook up then him so don’t worry.’

At that moment you didn’t know how to feel or respond. So the father of your baby was still seeing his ex boyfriend yet he kept you around for a good fuck? Something about that just didn’t sit well with you, well besides the fact that you were being paid to have his baby. Oddly enough you did muster up a small smile when he called you a better hook up, but then you remembered you were basically a sex worker to him and nothing more. You would make sure he was nothing more because this was all for the money and not for finding a man.

‘Alright then, as long as you are okay then I will go.’ Heechul announced, ‘I will give you a call tomorrow to see if you are okay.’

‘I will not see you tomorrow?’ You asked.

‘Omega, you horny little girl,’ He teased, ‘ But I am not sure. I have some things to sort out with my dear best friend, so goodnight.’

‘Goodnight…’ You said softly as the call ended.

The line went down and you collapsed on the couch. You didn’t know if it was from being tired or what you had just learnt about Kim Heechul. Rubbing your face profusely, you just went and collapsed on your bed because right now all you wanted was sleep. Your neck ached a little, but that didn’t stop you from drifting to sleep because that was always the case when you were overworked at your job. Whilst sleeping, Zhoumi raced back to Heechul’s and barged through the door to find an empty apartment.

‘Heechul?’ He called out and got no response, ‘Fuck…Chul?’ He wondered around and called before shouting, ‘HEECHUL!’

‘Out here you idiot.’ Heechul called from the balcony.

Zhoumi ran to the door and let out a reassuring sigh, ‘Thank god…’

‘What do you want, Seasoning?’ Heechul asked, a glass of wine in his hand and a cigarette in the other.

‘Smoking again?’ Zhoumi asked, walking towards his boss and leaning against the banister while Heechul looked forward at the cityscape.

‘Shit day.’

‘I heard Kyunghoon is back.’

Heechul sighed, ‘You knew about this?!’

‘No no no,’ Zhoumi waved his hands in defence, ‘Y/N told me when I dropped her at home, she seemed very worried about you Chullie.’

‘The same should be said about her,’ He took a drag before releasing the fine smoke, ‘The bastard thought she was a prostitute.’

‘And what did you say?’ Zhoumi asked, turning to face the same direction as Heechul and placing his elbows on the banister, ‘Does Kyunghoon know that you aren’t bi, right?’

‘At this rate I don’t know what my fucking preference is.’ He admitted, ‘But aren’t you meant to be with your new boyfriend?’

Zhoumi rolled his eyes, ‘Why is everyone calling him that?!’

‘Because the bastard phoned me earlier, right after Hoonie left actually, and scolded me for overworking his precious boyfriend when that was his job,’ Heechul joked, enjoying the way his employee blushed profusely, ‘Get going, you deserve this. Tell the brat I said hello.’

‘Are you sure?’ Zhoumi asked, his eyes soft and worried.

‘I’m a big boy, Seasoning.’ He smiled delicately, ‘Now get going.’

Zhoumi turned to give his friend a big hug. Heechul may have this unwelcoming aura about him, but he was a good person and once you knew him, you would never want to let him go. The elder heard his front door close and suddenly he threw his wine glass to the floor and screamed in frustration before falling to his knees right besides the mess he had created. Tears fell down his cheeks as he flicked his finished cigarette off the balcony and balled his hands into fists. His sobs came in harsh sections as he then just fell onto his ass and sat against the banister with his wet face in his hands.

‘Have you seen Y/N?’ A voice asked.

‘No, she hasn’t phoned in either,’ The other responded, ‘Aren’t you here best friend, Amber?!’

‘Shut up Changmin,’ Amber snapped, ‘Like you said, I am here friend not guardian angel.’

‘Awww and here I though I could count on you,’ Another joined, walking in, ‘I am sorry I am late, I overslept.’

Lifting your hair up, you exposed your neck and left Changmin and Amber open mouthed in a loud gasp, ‘H-have you checked the mirror today, Y/N?’

‘No,’ You nodded at Changmin, ‘I didn’t have time. I literally just ran out the house while half changing so I could get here.’

Changmin rubbed his face, trying not to laugh, ‘Ummm Amber, take her to the bathroom and just yeah…GO!’

And with that, their manager just burst out laughing while he walked away. You looked at Amber in confusion as she herself was trying to muffle her laugh. Did you forget to wash off some toothpaste foam from this morning or some dried up coffee? But none of those things seemed to be a reason to be shoved into the small employee bathroom. You allowed her to drag you to the bathroom and force you to look into the mirror while picking up your hair, which you didn’t end up doing. Seeing what they saw, Amber just burst out laughing while holding her stomach.

‘Wh-what?’ You stuttered, broken at what you saw as well.

‘They are hickeys baby girl,’ Amber said breathlessly still laughing, ‘You have been marked heavily there.’

‘No no no no.’ You walked closer to the mirror, trying to rub the bruises but whined in pain instead because you couldn’t even remember Heechul being that rough, but then again.

‘Hey stop, you are going to make them worse,’ Amber pulled your hands away, ‘How did you not see these let alone feel the pain?’

Blushing red, you tucked some hair behind your ear, ‘Nothing was their last night but I did feel some pain but assumed it was from bending at work all the damn time!’

Looking at the mirror again, you examined the dark purplish marks that decorated your fair skin. How the hell did you not notice them? They were huge and looked painful. Skimming your finger over the hickey, you allowed the memories of last night to flood your mind. The way Heechul held you down and ravished your body. His lips sliding down your tender skin and sucking softy on your perking nipples. His hot tongue trailing down between your legs and causing your body to ignite in desperate pleasure. The way his willowy fingers prepared you but didn’t stop him from taking you roughly, which explained the new additions to your skin. Heechul was never gentle, never considerate yet you were okay with it.

‘Y/N?’ Amber called, snapping her fingers in front of your face, ‘Y/N!’

‘Yes…yes?’ You removed your fingers and shook your head.

Amber smiled with a little smirk, ‘So who is he?’

’N-no one, don’t worry.’ You reshuffled your hair so that your neck was covered, trying to walk away.

‘Wait!’ Amber held your arm, ‘Talk to me y/n, you have never not told me when you have someone in your life.’

‘Except this person isn’t in my life.’ You exaggerated your words, watching Amber’s eyes grow twice in size, ‘Don’t look at me like that llama…’

‘You didn’t know the guy?’ She asked and you nodded in response, ‘Was it a hook up?’ You nodded in agreement, ‘YOU HAD SEX WITH A STRANGER!?’

‘Shut up!’ You bombarded her with covering her mouth with your hand, ‘Can we not be revealing my life out here? You know what Changmin is like!’

‘Yeah we all know what I am like,’ The devil stood at the door, leaning against the doorframe and smirking, ‘So our little Y/N is hoeing around?’

‘I’m not hoeing around!’ You rolled your eyes, removing your hand from Amber.

‘So you know him?’ Amber asked, wiping her mouth, ‘Is this friends with benefits? Are you sleeping with, Sehun!?’

‘What? NO!’ You waved your hands, ‘Why would you even thin-‘

‘Hello?’ Someone called from the front, cutting you off, ‘HELLO?’

‘We will be with you sir in just a moment,’ Changmin called out, looking over his shoulder but then back at the two females in front of him, ‘Just having some technical problems.’

‘No no, I am looking for Y/N.’ The voice then sounded very familiar to you but yet you couldn’t put your finger on it but it still caused your heart to stop beating. Did Heechul come to see you?

Amber looked at you and you looked at her. Changmin just said okay and then looked at you for answers because he wasn’t very impressed about this current situation. Was this happening now? Like was this honestly happening to you right fucking now! The person still stood at the front, hands shoved in his pockets as he whistled. Taking a deep sigh, you pushed passed your two fellow employees and went to face your demon. Head down, you reached the front and then lifted your head to have your blood run cold.

‘Hey there you little slut.’ A sly grin on the mans alluring features.

‘Kyunghoon…’

[amisbro]

The Road Trip

Fandoms:  K Priject Rating:  G Note:  This fic is the return back to a fandom I hadn’t been back to in a good while and with the “7 Stories” Movies coming up what better way to go back but to get started with the trip back home LET’S GO TO SHIZUME CITY!

Shizume City It was a very quiet day in the city and by quiet JUNGLE/Cathedral weren’t causing nearly the chaos they should have been and the HOMRA bar was getting lively with customers but nowhere near where they could be and Izumo Kusanagi ,The Bartender of HOMRA, knew that well.  He knew there was a spark that was missing and he silently hoped it would come back cos he knew himself that business ,while not down, wasn’t where he would have liked it. At Scepter 4 things were almost in that same vein While the strains were minding their business and not causing havoc the “Youngbloods” were trying to keep themselves occupied with their studies and the Captain and King in Reisi Munakata ,while messing around with his puzzle that he had sitting on his desk, was having a hard time focusing.  Even messing with Fushimi (which could be a fun pastime if done right) wasn’t one of those things that held its appeal when he knew that there was something ELSE that was missing and he needed to see it come back into the city...he and everyone at Scepter 4 knew EXACTLY what they were missing! And THEN there was that gentleman that roamed the city Yukari Mishakuji The former swordsman of JUNGLE ,after turning on them a good while ago, was now employed at a very successful flower shop in the city and for the most part didn’t have to deal with a lot of problems with JUNGLE.  Even after the events of years past now he was pretty much clear of their problems but there was a part of him that wishes he could get back to just erasing those people one by one by one. There was ANOTHER issue with him He missed HIM One common thread that Scepter 4 ,HOMRA and Yukari all had in common was their interactions with a young man that changed all of their lives and it would be a lie if any of them said they DIDN’T miss him because oh did they! The Youngbloods of Scepter 4 missed their mentor HOMRA missed their “secret weapon” on Fridays for the “Kids Day” they started holding when he was there And Yukari...well he missed his man and EVERYONE knew it!  Heck there were times when he would go bug Kuroh at Isana’s place because he missed his man that bad!  This of course annoyed Kuroh so bad that he just told him to leave him alone and “If Joshua loves you like we all know he’ll be back...give him time I hear he’s very busy with his other work as is” and Kuroh was right cos every time he turned on the TV Joshua was working with one of the idol groups he was affiliated with in Tokyo or he was working on his own concerts...but it didn’t mean he would never come back...right? This answer would come soon enough Tokyo in the QN Compound “So you see friends” Joshua started “We have an interesting schedule between now and around May.  We got appearances for HEAVENS coming up and I know QN has at least one concert so there’s that...anything else I’m forgetting?” Joshua asked and Camus was the one to speak up on everyone’s behalf “Curtis-San...when is the last time you went home?” Camus asked and this caught Joshua off guard and had to try to figure out how to answer the question “I-I am home boss.  I was just going over part of our schedule between now and May.” Joshua explained but Camus wasn’t going to give up on the question so he tried another way “Alright...when is the last time you were in the ‘City’?  Surely you miss those people don’t you?” Camus asked and this time Joshua was really caught off guard but he didn’t get angry and just answered as honestly as he could “First off I am going to assume by ‘City’ you mean ‘Shizume’ correct boss?” Joshua asked and Camus nodded before he continued “Very well...I want to say...its been a while.  Do I miss it a little?  Yeah I do but I also am happy to be here with you guys and help you all out you know?” Joshua asked and everyone in the room (the members of QN and HEAVENS collectively) all nodded in agreement.  Camus however knew what had to be done “You know its rare that I TELL you to go do something anymore.  You are pretty much programmed into my routine that I don’t have to tell you anything.  This time however Joshua I am GOING TO TELL YOU that I want you to take an extended vacation.  We have Nanami as a backup so we aren’t going to skip a beat here but I have a strange feeling that there are people back in Shizume that want you to go home to see them.  I also have a feeling one of them is a very talented swordsman that even I won’t mess with!” Camus explained and when Joshua heard this he looked at everyone in the room and decided to ask the question that needed to be asked “Is this how you all feel?” Joshua asked and when everyone nodded he knew what he had to do. “Very well...tomorrow I will go on a bit of a vacation into the City.  Might help with some boredom issues cos I admit wholeheartedly I had dealt with those so I will go cure them and return in time for the concert in May.  Is that a deal?” Joshua asked and everyone nodded but Camus wanted to make something clear so he had to step in. “I know you won’t miss that concert in May and we all look forward to it.  Just don’t go neglecting your friends over there after that.  We appreciate your loyalty here but you are also needed THERE!” Camus exclaimed with extra emphasis on “there” and Joshua knew what that meant.  He was OFF TO THE CITY! The Next Day To say that Joshua had a rough night sleeping after packing was an understatement but it was one of the worst nights he had in a while because he was going back to see a lot of good people and those people kind of felt needed him but he could never outright say it cos he didn’t want his friends there to feel like crap either you know?  As it was when he got up he went and got changed into something a little less formal...even if one of the places he was going to go visit WAS Scepter 4 he didn’t have to get into Uniform for today so he got on a t-shirt and some blue jeans and sneakers and after a breakfast that Kira prepared for him he was out the door to his car to head off to that famous bridge that he has crossed before and he was very happy to start the journey...even if it was a good 3 hours from the QN’s place! When Joshua walked out the door Eiji ran up to him to make sure he had his ID to get into the city and also to get into Scepter 4 when he stopped over.  He knew what security check was like so he made sure he had everything and Joshua showed him just like always that he was prepared for the big trip.  After that Eiji nodded and gave him a big hug before saying his goodbyes and Joshua got in the car and headed off Was the trip a quiet one?  Nah you know Joshua had to have tunes going in the car all the way over and as he was taking the familiar route to the City that he traveled times before his first thought went to Scepter 4 and the boys he helped mentor ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Youngbloods Joshua still remembers the day the boys created those special armbands for their group.  At first Joshua thought it was a little silly but when Akiyama and Enomoto explained how important he was becoming as a teacher to them and they wanted to really become his students he couldn’t help but smile and take them on because of how important an impact he was becoming and he wanted to keep that bond with them.  Even with his absence Domyouji told him in messages that they were keeping with their studies and they were looking forward to if he were to ever come back to the group...boy were they going to be in for a shock! ------------------------------------------------------------- HOMRA After Mikoto’s death and Anna taking over the role of “King” in the Red Clan things started changing and she came up with ideas along with Kusanagi about how to make a bar that ,to be fair was more of a clubhouse, more accessible for the public and they started to redo their image after that.  It wasn’t until Joshua came in though that things really started changing for the better and the energetic gent started to help get a younger crowd to come in and he always enjoyed hanging out with the young ones.  While he always gave Anna the credit for the idea she always looked at Joshua as one that really could carry the idea out.  According to Anna it was JOSH that should have become the new King but Joshua always joked that “I don’t have that kind of power...you are far better than I could ever be” and she always left it alone after that. And THEN there is HIM --------------------------------------------------------- Yukari Mishakuji The incomparable swordsman formerly of JUNGLE.  The man that ,Joshua credited for saving his life and changing his outlook on a lot of things.  If it wasn’t for Yuari there was a chance that Joshua could have physically been fine but mentally been so screwed up that he couldn’t be repaired!  If it wasn’t for encountering each other there are those that think that they wouldn’t be the men they were now and for that they are both grateful and have said as much to people when they asked. --------------------------------------------------------- As Joshua closed in on the bridge he pulled over to the curb and got out of the car to walk up to the entrance of the bridge and after running his hand up and down one of the sides for a few minutes a noticeable smile appeared on his face and as walked back to the car and got in to start the engine he couldn’t help but blast some good jams as he crossed the bridge and made off to his first stop HOMRA When Joshua took the familiar streets and saw familiar faces walking up and down the sidewalks he smiled and waved at each of them before pulling into the alleyway that he always would use for his parking lot! Best part...no one saw him “I FRIGGIN’ TOLD YOU I CAN HIT A KICKFLIP OFF THIS CURB AND I’LL DO IT DANG IT!” Yata yelled at Rikio who just faceplamed “Bruh every time you do that you end up crying for 20 minutes cos you skinned your knee and then Anna has to go get the first aid spray” Rikio explained and Yata just pouted “He’s right you know” When Yata heard this he assumed that it was Kusanagi that was making the statement but he was just diddling on his phone so he looked at the other members who just shrugged and then the voice made another comment “You know...if Saru heard you say the thing about hitting a kickflip he’d thing it was ALL you were gonna hit...but that’s just my opinion” “WHY YOU I SHOULD BASH YOUR SKULL IN WITH THIS BASEBALL BAT!” Yata Screamed before rushing at the person but when the person calmly deflected the bat from him he smirked and turned to Yata whom looked like he had seen a ghost when he realized who it was “CURTIS-SAN...WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!” Misaki asked puzzled and Joshua just smiled before responding “Oh...Let’s just say I was given a vacation from an employer in Tokyo and he ordered me to ‘Return Home’.  Let’s just say I have a lot of those here so I figured this would be the first one I stop at cos I missed you guys and gals!” Joshua excitedly told Yata and Kusanagi was even more surprised when he heard this “Does this mean you will be coming back to help out on the ‘Kids Night’ that we do?  We could really use the help again.” Izumo explained and Joshua happily nodded “Of course my friend and its well known also that YOU my friend have a birthday coming up...we need to properly celebrate that so we shall in due course I promise!  Now listen I don’t like to cut these visits short but I need to go stop at two other places before heading home for the night.  Good to see you all again and we are back in business I promise you that!” Joshua excitedly proclaimed and with that he took his leave but not before nearly getting dogpiled by everyone...until Izumo told them to chill cos if they hurt him they wouldn’t have his help for the upcoming weekend jobs. Next stop:  Scepter 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This one was a bit more of a pain in the butt because he needed to make sure he had his Scepter 4 creds but that wasn’t a problem cos of Eiji reminding him to bring his other wallet and he did so he went up to the scanner and and they let his car into the parking lot which was ALWAYS a pain to get into...no seriously getting into the alley he used to park for HOMRA was always blasted easier! ANWAYS Joshua got into the parking lot and put his other wallet away and so that he didn’t get the creds he needed confused and when he walked into the building and saw the famous stairway he was to walk up if you ever wanted to know what a real GIDDY Joshua looked like imagine the Nintendo 64 kid on steroids 10x alright? As Joshua made his way up the stairs and hung that familiar right to the hallway where the HQ was he could hear the most comical argument ever “Come on Andy...we know that God’s S.T.A.R. is legitimately the more superior song of the 3 Triple S songs...the actual sales proved that!” Goto yelled and Andy had to cover his ears his friend was so loud “Okay that might be but there was something about Immortal Inferno that was just A MILLION TIMES BETTER and everyone with a sense of music knows thi!” Andy hollered back “We adding debate to the curriculum...I’m down” Andy and Ren snapped their heads in the direction of the voice they heard and the smile that came on their faces were INSTANT!  THEIR SENPAI WAS HOME! “CURTIS-SENPAI!” They both exclaimed and hugged their teacher and Awashima happened to peak her head out of the Captain’s office to see what all the racket was about and when she saw even she was uncharacteristically happy!  Like she could be happy but it was moments like seeing her “Son” return that made her quite happy “Its a pleasure to see you again Joshua.  I trust that your trip was an enjoyable one?” Awashima asked and Joshua nodded before replying “It was...even if getting into the parking lot is still as convoluted as ever.  I legit get into the HOMRA alleyway easier but I understand why also.” Joshua explained and Seri chuckled because she was remembering here issues with the parking in the area. “Oh its bad...I had to curse security one time cos of the issues with the scanner.  Do you have time to see the Captain or will you be leaving us today?” Seri asked and Joshua had to think for a second before he made his response “Since I am back for the foreseeable future I will come back in a day or two.  For now I have to go see one more party and then head to my home here.  Tell Our esteemed King I’ll be back in a few days or so alright?” Joshua asked and Seri nodded before heading back into the office and Joshua did as he said and made sure to say his goodbyes to his boys before he made his final stop ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yukari’s Flower Shop This place was one that Joshua had stopped at many times before and every time he goes in its always a more exotic place. Alright there is ONE correction we need to make The Flower Shop isn’t REALLY Yukari’s but because he is the one that grows a lot of the different flowers they sell there the owner practically calls the shop his and it helps to keep his mind off of what he had missing in his life.  The one person that could POSSIBLY make him whole! But he didn’t have much longer to wait As the car pulled in front of the shop near the outskirts of the city and Joshua got out all he had to do was stare straight to the back of the store and he saw the gent that saved his life from being mentally crippled! As Joshua walked in he made his way straight to the back and when the swordsman realized who it was the “Oh my God” look on his face appeared and then he ran up to Joshua and just gave him the biggest hug possible!  To say that he missed him bad would be foolishly understated and the sound of muffled sobs that came from Yukari were all that Joshua needed to know how bad he was missed by his boyfriend.  He knew he shouldn’t leave him for these long periods and but at the same time Yukari has been way more than understanding about his other job but he was glad to get to see him again and that was a fact! “C-Curtis-Chan?  Y-You’re back...YOU’RE BACK?!” Yukari yelled and Joshua smiled and nodded before speaking “Yes my dear Yukari.  I’m back and I don’t think I am leaving again for a good while.  I’m here for you and to go work with my boys in Scepter 4 and such.  I missed them and most importantly I definitely missed you and I would be lying if I said that I worried about you while I was gone.  I’ve just been so busy with work that...well you know I’m sure.” Joshua explained and Yukari nodded as he continued to wipe the tears from his eyes but he was so happy he couldn’t stop crying.  Joshua took him to the back to get him cleaned up and then after that the owner let Yukari off early because of “Special Circumstances”.  Yeah this was definitely one and Mishakuji was definitely very happy to hear the news! As Joshua and Yukari walked out of the shop arm and arm together there was one thing Joshua wanted to do: He got out his PDA and issued the following command in it “Road Trip Status:  COMPLETED!” For Joshua this “Road Trip” and the reunion with his friends and loved ones...was the greatest thing he ever pulled off and now he knew one thing Joshua was in fact...HOME!

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Always Something.

INVOLVED: Samuel Evans and Mercedes Evans. TIME FRAME: Tuesday, November 14th, 2017. LOCATION: Bailey Office; Los Angeles, California. NOTES: Sam and Mercedes attend a Doctor’s visit.

Mercedes huffed softly as she slid out of the passenger seat of the car, hands under her belly as she stretched her back slowly. She didn’t even want to walk through the door because she knew that Doctor Bailey was going to talk about her weight gain. Closing the door, Mercedes slowly waddled around to the back of the car, barely making eye contact with her husband as she began moving for the entrance of the building.

 Samuel parked the car as usual and he climbed out of the car right after. Moving around to Mercedes side he found her already out of the car against his wishes of course, he’d much rather had opened the door and helped her out. But what could he do about it now. So instead he locked the doors and slid his hands into his pockets along with the car keys. They made their way to the entrance of the doctor’s office, as a gentle he opened the door letting her walk in before him.

 Mercedes placed her hands on her lower back, rubbing gently as she moved into the building, looking at her husband momentarily as he held the door open for her. Walking over to the counter, she quickly flashed her ID and checked for their appointment before turning and moving to take a seat in one of the many chairs in the lobby.

 Samuel swapped a glance with Mercedes before she walked into the building, he found himself a seat as she moved towards the counter. He drummed his fingers against his legs, he truly could use a smoke and he knew now wasn’t the time though he was yearning for a cigarette. After getting comfortable he realized he’d left his phone in the car and cursed himself for it because now he was left without a distraction.

 Mercedes slowly lowered herself down in a chair beside her husband and sat back, resting her hands on her stomach, holding her phone against her belly as well. Sighing softly, she shifted in the chair, crossing her ankles. She closed her eyes, huffing quietly. She was exhausted and hadn’t done anything but woken up and got dressed to come to this appointment.

 Looking over to Mercedes, Samuel sighed. In a moment like this he would have asked her if she were okay and needed anything, even if there was something wrong. But most days, he just left her alone. It worked out better that way, Miranda was still out there floating about L.A and so was 4:44. Yes, they’d talked about it, yes, he vowed to dedicate himself to her and their children more, including working on their marriage. But as of late, it wasn’t much of a thing. Most days he just wanted to smoke and sleep. Things were a lot more peaceful when he did.

 Mercedes opened her eyes slowly, looking around the lobby, glancing at Samuel for a moment before she lifted her phone, looking at the time. Sighing, she held her phone out to Samuel, waiting for him to take it before she placed both of her hands under her belly to relieve a little pressure.

 Samuel licked his lips as he tapped his foot idly against the floor, he turned his head to see his wife handing her phone over and he took it. Sliding it into his pocket for safe keeping he assumed. After he went back to tapping his fingers and foot, humming lightly to himself.

 Mercedes held her hands under her belly, rubbing here and there gently as they waited. Shifting slightly, she groaned gently, placing her hands on the armrest to adjust herself in the chair a little. Licking her painted lips, she closed her eyes again, trying to get comfortable.

 “My dear, we’re slow dancing in a burning room” Samuel hummed through closed lips as he played his guitar against his leg mentally. He cleared his throat a bit as he watched another pregnant woman nearby, he took her in intensely before he squinted and looked away all together. His eyes dropped to the floor and he stared at that for a long while before he began humming again.

 Mercedes opened her eyes, looking over at her husband as he began humming. She gazed at him, her eyes tired but tender until she finally looked away, shifting once more before a nurse moved through the door, calling for her. Mercedes looked at the young brown skinned woman and she nodded slowly, sliding to the edge of the chair slowly as she prepared to get up.

 Samuel was still staring at the floor and humming when his wife’s name brought him out of his own thoughts. He looked up slowly and moved to stand on his large feet, holding his hand out for her grab. He waited patiently as she used him to pull up her own weight, letting her walk ahead of him and lead the way so that he could follow.

 Mercedes looked up at Samuel when he held his hands out for her to grab. She placed her small hands into his, gripping tightly as she groaned softly, using him as leverage to stand. Once she was stable, she let go of his hands and moved for the door, slowly but surely. “Hello,” she said to the nurse with a soft, chubby cheeked smile as the woman led them to a room. “Thank you,” Mercedes said as she entered the room and eyed the examination table wearily.

 Samuel followed behind Mercedes, she didn’t meet the woman’s gaze at the door instead he offered he a slight smile as he followed her to their room. When they reached it, he stood there with Mercedes, shifting on his feet he moved aside “want help?” he uttered quietly, it was awkward for him to speak to her.

 Mercedes looked up at Samuel as his quiet question and she nodded slowly. “Please…” she whispered softly, looking away from him slightly embarrassed. Her weight gain was kind of out of control and she was struggling to do the simplest because of her pregnancy. Staring down, Mercedes moved closer to the table, waiting for the nurse to close the door behind them.

 “Okay” Samuel said to her as he waited for her go ahead and he planned on all but lifting her on the table for good measure. He sympathized greatly with her, she was pregnant with a child plus one. Pregnancies took a lot out of you, as a guy he didn’t know how much, but as her husband he could see what it can do to even the strongest of women. So, he felt pretty bad seeing her daily struggle, especially with it being out of his hands. “Tell me when….” he trailed off barely above a whisper he spoke to her, standing by the table and waiting.

 Mercedes stood by the table, looking up at him unsure of how they were going to do this. She reached back and gripped the table, before she said, “Okay, we can try now.” Mercedes held her breath, hoping this worked out.

 Samuel looked to her and he nodded his head, effortlessly Samuel lifted her up on the table and sat her down. Once he scooted her back enough, he walked off moving to sit down. She thought she was big as a house, however she was light as a feather. He looked to the poster on the wall behind him before he looked back down at the ground.

 Mercedes bit her lip gently, shocked by how easily Samuel lifted her into the table. Exhaling slowly, she gazed at him, her eyes a little wide. She knew that she was big. It wasn’t even a question but he just lifted her as if she was a toy. That made her feel a little better about herself and her weight gain. Maybe she wasn’t so big after all. “Thank you,” she said softly, smoothing her hand down the front of her sweater, over her belly.

 His head lifted slowly, he smirked at her gently. She was thanking him for nothing, however it was cute to say the least. Samuel looked back down to the floor as they now waited for her doctor to surface.

 Mercedes gazed over at him chewing all the lipstick off her bottom lip before she sighed and looked down at the floor. She kicked her short legs back and forth, looking around the room slowly as she placed her hands under her belly to relieve the pressure once more.

 Samuel watched her legs kick back and forth before he finally asked her “are you mad at me?” it was a stupid question. He knew the very obvious answer but he wanted to hear from her own mouth. He wanted confirmation.

 Mercedes looked over at her husband slowly at his question and she gazed at him in silence unsure of what to say. “I don’t know what I feel,” she told him honestly. “I guess you can say that I was upset but I’m not anymore. I just feel indifferent I guess…” she said as she tried to translate what she felt to words. “Are you happy?” she asked him back. She was honestly unsure of the answer and that scared her because if he wasn’t happy, then she had no idea what she could do for him.

 Samuel nodded his head slowly at her, her averted his gaze and rested his hands in his lap. His foot began to tap slightly in a steady beat, again he could use a smoke. However, at her question he looked up “what do you mean?” he asked her back. The question was broad.

 Mercedes shifted on the table slightly, her hand rubbing against her belly. “Are you happy with me, our life, our family?” She asked him. “Do I make you happy? Do we make you happy?” She asked him further. “Do you feel trapped in this?” That’s what she really wanted to know. Sometimes it seemed like he didn’t want to be in this, no matter how much he claimed he did.

 Samuel blinked long a hard “am I happy at the moment…” he questioned himself. Samuel shifted leaning up in the seat. “I have always been honest with you” he said wiping at the corner of his mouth. “No, I am not” he admitted “it’s frustrating to be happy with something that keeps crumbling” he told her. “I keep trying to fix things before they self-destruct and it never works” he said as he sat back sucking his teeth, he looked away from her. “I love my family, I love my kids, I love my wife. But the more I try to fix things, the worse things get. And yes, that makes me very unhappy” he said looking to her. “But am I unhappy with, no” he shook his head. “Sydney, Sebastian, the twins… no” he listed, counting off on his fingers as he shook his head. “Our marriage” he questioned “hell, no” he told her. “Our lives are still” he paused unsure of what word to use “stagnant… at a standstill. No matter what we say or do. It’s torture” he breathed.

 Gazing at him, Mercedes waited patiently for his answer. She knew that sometimes everyone was a little unhappy with life. Sometimes things just didn’t work out the way you wanted. But you learn to adapt. Things you thought you didn’t want, you come to love. However, that never seemed to be the case with her husband. When he finally opened his mouth to answer, she focused on him once more. Just taking it all in. She was quiet, dropping her eyes to the tile floor as she sighed. Her mind thinking things over for a while before she finally said, “not everything needs fixing.” Looking at him once more, she said, “you don’t always have to try to stop the demolition. Sometimes things just need to break and be rebuilt,” she told him gently before she looked away from him again. She didn’t feel as if their lives were stagnant. Things were changing. They were about to welcome two beautiful babies in just a few weeks. If that wasn’t change she didn’t know what was. Their daughter’s changing. She’s getting older and that’s change. Yes, Sydney was currently going through a phase where she was upset with them and feeling some type of way but that wouldn’t last forever, that Mercedes knew. Their son, was always doing something. Getting into something. He was change. She just didn’t understand what more Sam could want. “What do you want for our lives Sam?”

 “You are honestly happy with the direction things are going for us?” Samuel asked. “Don’t get me wrong. Despite a few bumps in the road I have enjoyed watching the development of these children however I thought they’d bring about some peace in the midst of their growth” he told her. “After Sebastian, there was peace. Was it perfect every day, no. Did life get a little rough here and there, yes. But we were peaceful” he told her. “We all were a unit. We were one” he said holding up his finger. “Sydney has never hated us and we never gave her a reason to. And now you are comfortable with her being locked away in her room and cursing us every time we breathe around her. Our first born?” He said shaking his head. “And I get Bash, his destruction is wanted. That means he’s growing. The terrible twos are terrible, but at least I know he’s learning from his mistakes and his discoveries. What is Sydney’s gain? And therapy can’t help her, because her problem is us” he said outright. Samuel looked to the wall for a long while, “I’m not asking for a perfect family… I don’t think” he breathed. “I don’t know what I want from our lives. When you word it like that you make it sound like me wanting everybody to be function able and happy is unrealistic or a joke…” he told her. “I thought I was trying. To focus on your guys more. Workless. Be interactive. People keep asking am I all in?! I don’t get it. When aren’t I anymore?” he asked her seriously. “It boils down to if I need to be observant and completely invested in home life or do I need to be out in the streets. Because it seems to me either way someone isn’t happy.”

 Sighing, Mercedes took a moment to think over Samuel’s question. “Yes, I’m happy,” she said out-right. “Am I happy every single moment of every single day? Of course not. Like you said there are ups and downs but in general I am content,” she breathed out, looking at him. “I’m not seeking happiness elsewhere and I’m not depressed about our current situation…” she said honestly. As he spoke about her pregnancy, she looked down. “For that I am sorry but I legitimately cannot control it. My hormones are all over the place. I can barely stand to look in the mirror most days and sometimes my attitude gets the best of me but it’s all in the pregnancy,” she told him gesturing around her ever growing belly. “Peace will come. I know it will…” she said softly. “And I will try harder,” she told him. “It’s just really hard for me…” she said thinking to herself. She couldn’t be the woman that he wanted her to be and she felt that, that put a strain on their relationship. Looking around the room, Mercedes shifted on the table, her hands on her belly as she tried to get comfortable, her back killing her. “Baby, Sydney’s 8. She’s been through a lot and believe it or not, her body’s already changing. Her hormones are coming in. She’s a little girl. She’s going to go through times where she simply doesn’t like us. I did it with my parents as well. Yes, I too feel like it’s more than just her growing up but what can we do?” she asked him. “You don’t want to put her in therapy but I feel like it’ll help,” she said shrugging her shoulders. “I know we did it before but she’s older now. It might be more effective.” Sighing, she looked at him again. “I just feel like she’ll come around…” she told him gently. “I don’t know Sam…” Mercedes said shifting again, placing a hand on her back. “I can’t read you anymore. I used to be able to look at you and see exactly what was going on in your head,” she told him gently. “Now I feel like you shut me out,’ she told him how she honestly felt. “I’m not going to lie, you’ve definitely been home more but when you’re there you’re not really there. Which is why I asked you if you felt trapped…” she said looking away from him towards the door as someone knocked. “I don’t know baby…” she said kicking her feet. “Sometimes I feel like you're just going through the motions… and that’s what makes me unhappy.” She paused for a moment, gathering herself a bit before she said, “come in,”

 Doctor Bailey stood outside the door patiently, having heard faint conversation from her position outside. When she was finally given the okay to come inside, Doctor Bailey cracked the door open, smiling softly at the couple. “Hello,” she said sweetly, holding her hand out to shake their hands before she moved over to the sink to wash them. “How are you feeling Mercedes?” Doctor Bailey asked first and foremost.

 Samuel looked to Mercedes, before he looked away. What did a man have to do to get a cigarette? The more he thought about the smoke the more he realized just how dependent upon the things he was. He ran both his hands through his hair as he sat upright in the chair straightening his spine. He chuckled at her and it could have come off as a bad thing in the moment but he wasn’t truly laughing at her. He wasn’t laughing with her either, he thought to himself. He had started to chuck it all up to actual karma himself. He’d played some many games in life, and done so much wrong to people. It backfired but clearly God still had a few more things to throw his way. He played on innocent people so much that now no matter what he did, his wife still didn’t take a single thing he did serious. Licking his lips slowly, he heard the knock and looked to the door as the woman entered. “Hi” she said, simply shaking her hand as he rested back in the chair again. He fell silently and it was beyond the physician’s appearance shutting him up, quite frankly he was quiet because he didn’t know what to say. And he didn’t necessarily know what the hell he was supposed to do now. And clearly no one had any suggestions.

 Mercedes glanced at Samuel as he chuckled and she but her bottom lip, looking down. Shaking the Doctor’s hand Mercedes shrugged. “I’ve been alright. Tire more than usual lately. My back is killing me and there’s so much pressure under my stomach that sometimes it feels like they’re already coming out. From time to time I get migraines and they last forever and occasionally I run out of breath doing the simplest things,” she told the doctor easily. “But other than that, … I feel okay.”

 Doctor Bailey dried her hands and picked up Mercedes’ chart, looking at the woman with an arched eyebrow. “All that and you say you feel fine?” Doctor Bailey chuckled, looking over at Samuel. “She is so strong,” she told him thoughtfully before she turned her attention to Mercedes once more, sitting down in a chair, rolling over slowly. “Alright so, let’s see you say you have shortness of breath, migraines, fatigue, abdominal pain or pressure, and your back hurts,” she repeated as she sat her chart down and gently lifted Mercedes’ hand into her own. “Have you noticed any swelling in your hands, wrists, and ankles?” she asked as she looked over Mercedes hands and wrists. “All your symptoms are actually signs of preeclampsia,” she told the couple truthfully, looking over at Samuel as well. “Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy, however, before I get you two all riled up over nothing, I want to continue with the examination and determine fully rather or not you have it. So, Mercedes’ let me take your blood pressure and we’ll move forward from there.”

 Samuel looked to Mercedes and then her doctor again, as they spoke he sat there. His hands back in his lap and he blinked. “Yeah” he said, offering a sympathetic smile because he did know it was a struggle and it didn’t necessarily make him feel the best knowing she was dealing with all of things. At the woman’s next words, he looked to Mercedes again, this had to be the very last thing they needed right now but of course another curve ball was thrown their way. And that also made him laugh to himself, before he quickly silenced himself considering it wasn’t a laughing matter.

 Mercedes took in what Doctor Bailey was saying, nodding slowly, slightly shocked. She knew about preeclampsia. She had read about it before but she never thought that she could possibly have it. She was just stressed. That’s what she thought. However, it was clear to her by the look on Doctor Bailey’s face that it was quite possible that she had it. Hearing Samuel’s chuckle, she looked at him, her eyebrows furrowing slightly before she nodded at Doctor Bailey and rolled up her sleeve.

 Doctor Bailey stood from the chair and moved to grab the wrap for Mercedes’ arm. Carefully she wrapped it around her arm before she turned the machine on, allowing it to read Mercedes’ blood pressure as she picked up the chart again. When the machine beeped, Doctor Bailey looked at Mercedes with soft eyes as she wrote down the numbers. “130/89, that’s prehypertension,” she explained to them as she pressed her foot against the pump under the table, lowering it for Mercedes. “May I have you step on the scale really quickly,” she asked Mercedes gesturing for towards the scale.

 Samuel tucked his lips away as the two women as her doctor continued to speak. He moved his hands beneath his legs, sitting on them as he rocked a little. He listened to Mercedes blood pressure reading and he sighed before he watched as the doctor asked her to get up on the scale for her.

 Mercedes nodded slowly, swallowing hard as Doctor Bailey told her that she had prehypertension. She knew that was bad, pregnant or not. Sighing out, she slid off the table carefully, moving over to the scale. Stepping onto it, she closed her eyes, not even wanting to see the numbers.

 Doctor Bailey followed Mercedes over to the scale, eying her a little as she did. Once Mercedes stepped onto it. She watched the numbers before they settled and she said aloud, “205,” and wrote it down. “Okay, Mercedes you can sit back down.” She told her softly. “I am going to be right back and then we can talk and continue with your exam,” she told them both before exiting the room.

 Samuel looked over at Mercedes and her doctor as they moved for the scale, she read off the woman’s weight and he licked his dry lips again. It was a little shock to him but then again what could anyone expect when she had to lives growing inside her. It was normal to him, and he didn’t understand why she felt so bad about it. As the woman asked Mercedes to sit back down, leaving them in the room alone. He blinked slowly, “it’s always something” he mumbled picking at his jeans with a slow shake of his head.

 Mercedes nodded slowly as Doctor Bailey said her weight aloud and she bit her lip hard as she stepped off the scale and moving to sit down on the examination table once more, grateful that it was now lower and much easier to get onto. As Doctor Bailey exited the room, Mercedes looked over at her husband. “Sam…” she said softly, not even knowing what to say to him. “If I have preeclampsia I could lose our babies…” she said sadly, “I could go into premature labor, one or both of them could be in distress, all three of us could die…” she breathed out looking away from him as she closed her eyes, trying not to overthink it and stress herself out anymore.

 “Huh?” Samuel said looking to her wildly, “what do you mean Mercedes?” he asked her confused. He had to be honest in saying “I don’t know what the hell any of this mean” because he didn’t. He figured whatever it was, was serious because of the way the doctor had gone about things. However, life and death? What in the hell would he do if his wife died or worse if all three of them died? The thought of losing two more children all over again brought tears to his eyes. “Is that what she’s saying?” he said standing up, 6 feet 3 inches of him stood before her. And he breathed out slowly, a shaky breath at that the thought caused four walls to come closing in around on him.

 Mercedes kept her head turned away from him as the reality of what was happening set in. She opened her eyes, blinking hard to clear away growing tears. At his questioning, she looked at him, her lips tucked inward and as he stood before her, she reached for him, her hands gently taking his into hers. “Preeclampsia is a really serious medical condition and depending on the severity, it can be fatal,” she said in a whisper. “I don’t know what is happening or if anything is happening but… Sam… I’m scared,” she told him honestly.

 Samuel looked to Mercedes as she reached for his hand, he was panicking and if she was telling the truth he had every reason to be. His worst nightmare was coming to life. They couldn’t go through this, again. And he damn sure couldn’t lose his wife. Licking his lips, he moved towards her grabbing ahold of her hand. He felt like a punk because he wanted to be able to tell her that everything would be okay, but he was scared and probably far more scared than she was. He nodded his head slowly “okay” he breathed out cautiously. “I’m scared too I don’t really know what to say” he said sadly, his eyes glossing over as his heart raced. “We can be scared, together right?” he asked her seriously.

 Mercedes blinked away tears as she gazed up at her husband. “We can,” she whispered, pulling him a little closer before she wrapped her arms around him, laying her head on his chest. She hugged him close, closing her eyes as she did. She knew how he felt about his children and she couldn’t go through another loss. So, she prayed that everything would be okay. Hearing a knock at the door Mercedes slowly began to pull away from Samuel as she cleared her throat and said, “come in.”

 Doctor Bailey knocked on the door gently before she re-entered the room, looking at the couple sadly. Pulling her chair back up to the table, she sat down looking at both Samuel and Mercedes. “I’m sorry, Mercedes but in my professional opinion I do believe that you have a case of preeclampsia,” she said looking between the two before she continued. “Preeclampsia is a very serious condition that affects about 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies. At this time, we don’t necessarily know what causes preeclampsia but we do know how it can affect a pregnancy. In most cases preeclampsia causes high blood pressure, it can cause kidney damage, it can lead to liver or renal failure, or even cause future cardiovascular issues,” she explained to them. “When it comes to your babies,” she said gesturing to Mercedes, “preeclampsia can prevent the placenta from getting the blood it needs. If the placenta doesn’t get enough blood, your babies get less oxygen and food, which could result in low birth weight.” She told them. “Now most women can still deliver healthy babies if this is caught earlier enough and Mercedes I do believe that we have caught you in the early stages so we can do a few things to help you out and get you to 37 weeks with no problems.” Licking her lips, she reached for her chart and read it over briefly before she said, “Honestly, I would recommend going on bedrest Mercedes. I know that you have a very busy life but stress is not good for you or the babies right now. Also, I need you to cut back on your proportions when you’re eating. Less salt, less fatty foods, less fried foods. More fruits and vegetables. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day can also help. And this is a big one, exercise. Yes, I recommend bedrest but getting up and going for a walk around the neighborhood once or twice a day would help also.”

 Samuel looked down at Mercedes again as she pulled him close to hug him, he hugged her back. Kissing the top of her head as she laid against him gently, he closed his eyes. Rubbing her back lovingly, he finally said “it’ll be okay babe. You are the strongest woman I know. It’ll be fine” sincerely to her. As he heard the knock he let her go reluctantly as her doctor returned once more. Samuel stood back as she spoke, sliding his hands into his pocket comfortably. He looked between them both, bedrest was doable she didn’t have the energy she uses to anymore anyway. So, her resting was fine with him, whatever it took they’d do. He looked to his wife’s face to see what she was feeling or possibly thinking by her expression. Licking his lips slowly, “so if she changes her eating habits, exercise once or twice a week, and rest completely. This thing can potentially go away?” He asked seriously. “37 weeks is a long way doc, and I don’t want possible fixes. We need to know what to do to ensure that all three of them are safe definitely” he said looking to her. He wasn’t taking any chances and he wasn’t playing any games at all at the moment. During their first pregnancy with the twins, she was healthy as a horse no complications in sight and in a blink of an eye it all went to hell for them. To think that there was something wrong and all people could throw was possibilities out at him wasn’t good enough. The woman was a great doctor but he could do without her, possibilities.

 Mercedes gazed at Doctor Bailey as she began to explain things to them and she nodded slowly, already knowing some of the facts about preeclampsia. Taking in the instructions, she sighed, looking down as she began to fiddle with her chubby fingers. When Samuel began to speak, she looked at him, biting her lip gently before she looked back to their doctor. She didn’t know what to say. She didn’t know what to feel. Like Sam said, it was always something. Placing her hands over her belly, she nodded once more.

 Doctor Bailey looked at Samuel, giving him a sympathetic expression. “Unfortunately, there is no definite cure for preeclampsia,” she told him honestly. “All that we can do is try to combat it with different techniques, such as bedrest, dietary changes, and the like,” she told them both. “The dietary changes will help lower Mercedes’ blood pressure and that could help fight some of the other symptoms however, as I said there is no cure so there are no guarantees.” Shifting on her feet, she went on. “If we want to have a smooth remainder of your pregnancy, I would recommend coming in for a checkup once a week until delivery, which is normal anyway in the third trimester, however, most woman miss a few appointments, it’s in your best interest not to miss any due to your condition. The closer of an eye we keep on you, the better until delivery,” she said speaking to Mercedes. “I know this is a very hard pill to swallow and I am always here if you guys have any questions or any concerns,” she told them sincerely. “Do you have any more questions now before we continue?” she asked looking between the two.

 Samuel looked to the woman it wasn’t the answer he wanted but he knew getting pissed off about it would only upset his wife as well. So, he just stayed quiet and he shook his head because after all to him nothing was answered. Was he going to plan a homecoming or homegoing after all is said and done. Would he be bringing two babies home to a nursery or just another broken wife? Or would he be bringing his wife home at all? He already had only half of her to spend the rest of his life with, and now someone was telling him that possibly, he’d lose the other half as well. And that was a tremendously hard pill to swallow. So, he looked to her doctor for a moment, before he simply said in response to her last statement “no” moving to sit down in the chair he was sitting in before. He looked to Mercedes as he waited for this hell on Earth to be over. Something was always happening in their World, and if losing two kids would be the next thing or losing if wife perhaps… well then, he’d better get his damn head in the game now.

 Mercedes looked over at Samuel, gnawing on her bottom lip as she thought to herself. She didn’t have any questions. She didn’t even have any thoughts. At this point she was just numb. She felt numb. Closing her eyes, she shook her head as she groaned softly, laying back on the examination table to finish with the exam.

 Doctor Bailey gazed at the couple with soft eyes. She knew about their previous loss of children and she could only imagine what they were feeling at the moment. As Mercedes laid down, Doctor Bailey moved to wash her hands a second time before quickly drying them. “Lift your shirt for me,” she said softly, as she grabbed the measuring tape. Once Mercedes lifted it, she held the tape against Mercedes’ belly, measuring baby number one, from crown to rump, pressing into Mercedes’ stomach a little, to get an accurate measurement. Moving to the second baby, she did the same thing. Once she was finished, she placed the tape aside and write down the measurements, trying to be gentle with Mercedes. Grabbing the ultrasound machine, she wheeled it over before grabbing the gel, lightly squirting some over Mercedes’ belly. “Okay…” she said gently as she placed the probe against her stomach, moving it around slowly as she began to look the two children over. “Everything looks fine,” she said gently looking between the two. “As far as I can see, I don’t see any negative affects to the placenta. Your amniotic fluid is of normal levels for this stage of pregnancy. Your little girl has already started turning downward, which is a good thing but it might be very uncomfortable for you,” she said looking to Mercedes. “Your son it still facing up right but don’t worry he still has plenty of time to shift down before delivery,” she told them both. “Both of your babies look fine,” she said to reassure them. “Your little girl is still a little larger than your boy but that’s not uncommon,” she explained.

 Samuel looked to Bailey as she began measuring, poking and prodding his wife. He sighed heavily, he’d have to do something he truly didn’t want to and it was making him sick to his stomach. He’d have to call his mother-in-law and ask her to come to LA for extra hands and help around the house. He hadn’t talked to the woman much and he didn’t really have the best opinion about her mother anymore. He used to love the woman to death, just as much as he loved his own mother. But in recent years, and after witnessing a few things he’d realized that his wife and daughter had a lot of her tendencies and it annoyed him greatly. However, at the mention of their children growing fine within his wife’s womb, hearing how healthy and strong they were made him smile. He looked to the screen, watching them closely. Despite everything that was going on, he was still very gracious for the blessing that they had become. Licking his lips, he cleared his throat a bit as he shifted in his seat. He wasn't going to cry in front of the both of them, nope, not even a little bit.

.

Mercedes laid there silently as Doctor Bailey began to measure her belly, biting back small groans of pain as she pressed against her stomach some. Shifting just slightly, Mercedes closed her eyes, trying to ignore the pain in her back as she waited patiently. As Doctor Bailey finally began speaking again, she opened her eyes, looking at the screen nodding slowly as Doctor Bailey spoke. “So, they haven’t been affected at all?” Mercedes asked, wanting to know out-right. As she went on, Mercedes nodded a bit more, just taking it all in. She was relieved. At least her babies were still alright. That’s all that mattered.

 Doctor Bailey looked at Mercedes saying, “No, as far as I can tell they haven’t been affected. They’re perfectly fine and their development is right on track,” she said before she turned up the sound on the monitors, allowing them to listen to their babies’ steady heartbeats. “This is your baby boy’s heartbeat,” she told them, holding the probe steady so that they could listen before she moved the probe towards their little girl, “and here’s your baby girl’s heartbeat.” She grew quiet for a moment allowing them to listen once more. “Both very strong,” she said reassuringly as she began to snap a few images for the couple.

 Samuel pulled his bottom lip into his mouth, biting down on it even as the woman turned the sound up and allowed them to both listen to their children’s heartbeats. Sighing out, he assumed he at least needed to thank God that their little hearts still kicked a powerful punch. And he did, hands pressed together he held them to his lips just exhaling, internally thanking God before he dropped them defeatedly.

 Mercedes gazed at the screen, her eyes watering as the listened to their heartbeats. They were stronger than ever. Looking over at Samuel, she caught him in a moment of what seemed to be reverence and she looked away, not wanting to interrupt his moment. Closing her eyes, she sucked in a soft sniffle biting down on her lip hard.

 Doctor Bailey stayed silent, the emotion heavy in the room. Licking her drying lips, she quietly began to put the machine away, turning it off and pushing it back into the corner before she grabbed some tissues and began to gently clean off Mercedes’ belly. Carefully she pulled Mercedes’ shirt down for her, before she exited the room to give them a moment and get their images and informational packets.

 Samuel finally raised his head as he watched her doctor clean up and move to excuse herself again. It was a heavy relief after all was said and done. Had the woman said anything seemed to be wrong or out of sorts with their children he might’ve thrown in the towel today. But, their kids we obvious fighters, so should he. Moving to stand up from his seat he walked over to his wife and he looked down at her. “You okay?” He asked her caressing her head of hair and offering his hand to her, to help her lean in an upright position again.

 Mercedes opened her eyes when she heard the door close and she looked at her husband, watching as he moved to stand beside her. Biting her lip, she sniffled again before she nodded, saying, “I’ll be okay,” as she took his hand, groaning gently as she pulled against him a little to sit up. Shifting on the table, she turned her body, swinging her legs off the side of the table once more before she squeezed his hand. “I can deal with all that’s happening to me as long as they’re okay,” she said gently, wiping under her eyes some.

 Samuel nodded his head at her understandingly. “Good” he told her with a simple smile. As she went on he nodded his head at her, he didn’t know how he felt about that statement he was conflicted. He wanted them safe and healthy but he felt the same about her as well. “Well I’m fine as long as all 3 of you are okay” he told her rubbing her back gently.

 Mercedes nodded slowly, taking both of his hands into her own. “I love you,” she breathed out gently, resting her forehead against his chest, “and we’re going to make it through this,” she whispered. She knew that they always had ups and downs, they fussed and they fought, but at the end of the day, when it really mattered as long as they had each other, they could make it through anything.

 Samuel allowed Mercedes to grab both of his hands and he laced their fingers. Holding her hands tightly in his large ones he allowed her to rest her head on his chest again. “I don’t doubt that” he replied easily, as he pecked the top of her head. “And I love you more” he told her.

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SHE'S NO YOU - CH 16

It's been too long... over a month nearly 2 months since I put out chapter 15, and I'm so disappointed. I'm royally annoyed that finally when I'm able to get back into Tumblr, my lovely daughter decided it was fine to spill some stuff on my computer... I lost so much work :( so I have literally had to re-write everything you see from Now on and it all be on my phone for now. I've had to shorten the chapters because this Tumblr app on my phone is shocking lol This is unedited because I'm too exhausted to re-read this, I'm just happy I'm finally posting this! I love all you patient people and I'll be writing the next chapter tonight so give me a few days :) CHAPTER FIFTEEN - HONESTLY RAE POV: "Linda-" it didn't matter how many times I repeated that women's name, when she goes off in one of her many tangents there was no way you could get through to her. "-jesus mom, stop thinking and just sit down for a moment. Your fussing isn't helping the situation." I rubbed my temples, trying to ease the sudden onset of a headache. "Seriously Rachel for once stop trying to be so damn independent all the time and let me help you. You got out of hospital yesterday, tomorrow is ruby's birthday and here you are on the sofa trying to organise a party and not in bed!" She huffed, her fists resting on her chubby hips as she stood before me. "Do you need another pillow? Here let me get you one-." "Mom! I'm fine please... I've been in a bed for months, I need to get some normality back into my life and if that means organising a party in a day, then so be it." I was exhausted beyond belief but I needed to get back into the real world. It didn't help that my mom had practically moved in with me, well she hasn't left yet let's put it that way. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom but the best way to deal with her was in small doses. Not extended overnight stays. "Fine, I give up! But don't come crying to me when you start complaining about being sore, I'll only say I told you so." "I'll be fine" I stressed. "Finn will be here soon..." My mother's movements stoped. I could feel her eyes move across me as I tried to busy myself with the many phone numbers scattered over the coffee table. The distraction wasn't working, it was obvious I wasn't getting away from this one. I sighed. "Just say it mom, whatever has your mind working so hard must be important."  "What's going on with you and Finn?" I knew this question was going to come up in conversation soon, but honestly I still hadn't prepared an answer. "I don't know" I shrugged, "we haven't put a label on anything but I'm not sure if I'm ready for that type of commitment yet. It still hurts, all the words he said to belittle me when we were apart are still wirling around in my head." "Hon, that man loves you more then anything. Rachel baby, you didn't see him when you were in hospital... He was there by your side everyday holding your hand, and if he wasn't doing that he was being a single dad." "I know..." I had already been informed by Robert of the stress and exhaustion that plagued Finn everyday. Not once did he complain or speak about how he was feeling, and still to this day he hadn't opened up to me about what had happened over the last few months. He wanted the here and now, a sort of new beginning with a twisted past. I guess that's what scares me. I'm not sure if I can go back to who I was before, I changed when my marriage ended. I had to learn how to become independent and parent a different way, no more relying on people. Heck, I can't remember if I even asked Greg for his help. Memories don't fade fast; good or bad. So much nastiness had been spoken between us, and I'll admit I'm scared. Getting back to a place that I left behind years ago, frightens the shit out of me. "Well you know exactly what you have to do. No more excuses, you know deep down that everything he said during that time was blinded by rage, he couldn't have you and that hurt him. You hurt each other, and to build that back is going to take work but I know you'll get there." I wiped the tear from my face and smiled at my mother. She always knew what to say when I had to face something i didn't want to. She is my number one supporter in life, and for that I'll forever be in her debt. "Thank you mom" I smiled. Of course she took the opportunity to smother me in a motherly hug, before she realised she was hurting me of course. "Shit! I'm sorry." I leaned back and tried to not show her how much pain I was truly in. "Its fine mom, it's just still a little tender." She patted my check without saying another word, then left to finish her duties in the kitchen whilst I continued to plan my princess her birthday party. --- I snuggled into the comfort of my bed, my body exhausted by the sheer volume of work I put into tomorrow and the party. Even if I managed to do it from the lounge room sofa, it still exerted my energy. The kids hopeful were asleep, thanks to their father. Who like last night made sure they were clean and tucked away in their beds. He had been incredible since arriving home, and hasn't allowed me to lift a finger. I can't really complain about not having to do housework now am I? The door cracked open and in walked the person in question. His suite jacket long forgotten, along with his tie. It was a sight I had seen often, but still got aroused by. His muscle more noticeable under the expensive cotton, even as he turned to shut the door behind him my eyes still found their way to his impressive behind. "The kids are asleep" he spoke softly as he moved towards my side of the bed. He perched himself on the side of the bed and grabbed my hand. His thumb drawing a pattern on my palm, no words were spoken for a moment. "Thank you." His head jerked upwards and he stared into my eyes a little confused. "For what?" "For all of this with the kids. Your going out of your way to be here and do everything when you don't need too." Finn shook his head, "Rae they are my kids too, and you need me. I'm more then happy to lay my jacket across a puddle so you don't get wet." He smiled, and captured my lips in a barely there kiss. "Id do anything for you, remember that." "What are we?" I burted out before I had the choice to second guess myself. Logical question, poor timing. "What do you mean what are we? Aren't we back together?" "I don't know you haven't exactly said we are back together or not, you know" I huffed a little, causing his smile to grow. "I just assumed since the 'i love you' was swapped at the hospital it meant you were officially mine again." "Well you could of told me that." He leaned forward and kissed my pouting lips again and chuckled. "Did you want me to ask you officially?" Finn raised and eye brow, "get down on my knees and beg you to be my girlfriend again?" "No-" "Or did you want me to get down on one knee and beg you to be wife again?" "What?" I gulped. Only a few hours ago I was worried about putting a label on us, and now he was talking marriage. It was too soon, I had only adjusted to letting him back in. I wasn't ready for that type of commitment yet. "Finn, I love you. Bu-" "Too soon?" He laughed, and my panicked face turned red with embarrassment. "Yeah I little bit too soon" I smiled up at him. "I'll give you time to get use to us again first, but I promise you that I'm going to make you my wife sooner or later. Whenever your ready so am I, I've missed you Mrs. Nelson." I moved the blankets next to me and patted the empty space. He was quick the strip out of his work attire, only leaving his boxers on. Finn slid his warm body up against mine, being careful of my still healing injuries. "The next few months things are going to change" he whispered in my ear, "at work, between us. And it's all going to be for the better. I'm not going to let them get away with this, I've waited long enough." I knew exactly what he was talking about. I leaned towards his warmth more, our bodies were flush, the skin on my body tingled. "You do what you have to do." I knew there was no stopping a man like Finn. He was ruthless when it came to it, a business man of his stature didn't get to the top playing nice. "I love you" he whispered just as my eyes fluttered shut. I don't believe I managed to say the words back before I fell asleep, but he knew I loved him more then anything. -- @lily-pop-2 @tinakegg @hey1tskat1e @lurkernolonger @mmfdfanfic @i-dream-of-emus @l88cym @arathewallflower @milymargot @milllott @luly310 @eveerez @mallyallyandra I hope I got all the tags!

[lauraramargosian]

Ariana Grande’s actions prove her heart is full of genuine love for the world.

Ariana Grande’s actions prove her heart is full of genuine love for the world.

When you hear the word Hollywood, what comes to mind? Could it be fame, money, luxurious lifestyles and their influence?

Honestly, there is no right or wrong answer. Hollywood is filled with positive and negative influences, it’s not a secret.

That’s why celebrities who are positive examples are so important to the industry. In fact, if you think about it, you can compare this to your own workplace. There are always positive people and those who are difficult.

True charity is the desire to be useful to others with no thought of recompense. – Emanuel Swedenborg

Hollywood is filled with positive influences including Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Mac Miller, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Selena Gomez.

In fact, each of these artists took the time to share their own battles in an effort to help others in the world.

For example, when the Manchester attack happened, which killed 22 concertgoers and injured more than 500 other individuals.

Grande couldn’t sleep without giving back and helping those in need. And what she did next was absolutely beautiful.

The Manchester Attack

After the Manchester attack, Ariana Grande felt sad. I mean, can you imagine how it would feel to have one of your events crashed by evil terrorists? As a human being, I can only imagine the pain and heartache she felt for those who were in attendance.

To further illustrate, she took to social media to share her emotions.

“My heart, prayers and deepest condolences are with the victims of the Manchester Attack and their loved ones.

There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you are feeling or to make this better.

However, I extend my hand and heart and everything I possibly can give to you and yours, should you want or need my help in any way.

The only thing we can do now is choose how we let this affect us and how we live our lives from here on out.

I have been thinking of my fans and of you all, non-stop over the past week. The way you have handled all of this has been more inspiring and made me more proud than you’ll ever know.

The compassion, kindness, love, strength, and oneness that you’ve shown one another this past week is the exact opposite of the heinous intentions it must take to pull off something as evil as what happened Monday.

YOU are the opposite.

I am sorry for the pain and fear that you must be feeling and for the trauma that you, too, must be experiencing.

We will never be able to understand why events like this take place because it is not in our nature, which is why we shouldn’t recoil.”

– Ariana Grande

As a result of the attack, Ariana Grande and her manager Scooter Braun put their heads together to make a positive difference. The time had come to show these terrorists they cannot stop love, they cannot stop us from gathering, celebrating music and showing compassion for one another, they will never win.

The gorgeous 25-year-old singer worked hard to pull together The One Love Manchester benefit concert and it was perfect beyond, leaving many feeling empathies, love, acceptance and kindness for one another.

Beauty comes in many shapes and sizes. And Ariana Grande? Well, she’s just one of the many beautiful things we got to witness during the Manchester benefit concert.

The classy lady was joined by many other high-profile talent including Justin Bieber, Mac Miller, Ariana Grande, the Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Marcus Mumford, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Katy Perry, Take That, Imogen Heap, Pharrell Williams, Robbie Williams, and Liam Gallagher.

Ariana Grande is a positive influence for so many people, including those who were fans during her “Victorious,” television series days.

One fan told PCG how he stumbled upon Ariana Grande and how she has influenced his life.

“In 2010, during the height of my prolonged unemployment, I stumbled onto Victorious. Yes, the show is geared toward children, however, the simplicity of a television program was a necessary distraction from falling into emotional despair. The adorable actress with the red hair caught my attention. She role-played her character so well that it brightened my mood. You just had to keep on rooting for her.”

Another fan Jess Morgan opened up about the tragedy. She said:

“These past few weeks have been tough for every single person! When I first heard about what happened at Ariana Grande’s concert, I was shocked. I didn’t want to believe it! Hearing the passing of the incredible people and the injured was terrifying. Ariana and her team did absolutely amazing and their response was outstanding. I heard what she planned to do which she offered to pay for the funeral and doing a benefit concert. Honestly, she is brave and fearless. She gathered numerous artists together on one stage and fans come from all over the world to come together to celebrate the lives of the people who sadly passed away! The way she and her team did this was brilliant as at the concert you could not sent fear anywhere it was all filled with love and braveness! When everyone sang especially Ariana you could tell the passion she was giving. She has coped so so well during this tough time! She deserves everything she is an inspiration to young teens. I love her so so much

From jess xxx”

A fan who can be found on Twitter, shared how he first learned about Ariana Grande.

“A few years passed and I later learned that she came out with an album (This sounds awkward), but her music is cheerful. Being an actress and singer are two entities, yet it was pleasant that she was not typecast.

It was natural for me to still be in her fan base since she helped me during a difficult period. As a guy in his now mid-30s, it is a bit frightening to acknowledge how I initially found out about Ariana Grande.

The prejudice and stereotypes usual pop out. Her duet with the Weeknd, definitely highlighted that she was able to break free from that teenybopper image.

Side-to-Side and Focus music videos depict her as the confident, kick-ass woman.”

He also gained more admiration for the singer after the Manchester benefit concert.

“I admired her for returning across the Atlantic. Adding “I cannot think of other entertainers that would have done what she did. imagined other people might have easily stopped touring, just briefly. Yet, she did it. She is not this diva character that the media tends to categorize her as.” He continued. “Entertainment is always a distraction from reality. She wanted that locality a moment to relax. Also, it might show that she too needed comfort or closure by returning.”

Scooter Braun (Ariana Grande’s manager) opened up about the event when he walked onto the One Love Manchester benefit concert stage.

“To my friend Ariana Grande and the entire Dangerous Woman crew, myself and all of us around the world are so grateful for you for stepping up and taking action. We also want to thank the Manchester first responders and all the bystanders who are probably here tonight, who risk their lives to save others, please give a round of applause to them.”

“I also want to say, prepared words, before we introduce my friend Ariana.

And Uh, putting those words aside for a second, last night this nation was challenged were challenged and all of you were challenged and you had a decision to make if you were going to come out here tonight.

And this is so beautiful.

You guys made that decision, you guys looked fear right in the face and said “no we are Manchester,” and the world is watching.”

As you can see, Ari’s influence has gone above and beyond the normal “expectations,” of her job in entertainment.

Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez & Seth Rogen at WE Day! Yay for charity!

It’s true, celebrities have a tight and busy schedule, they have their own contracts and deadlines just as we do in life. And even though our lives are busy, some of us still get out and volunteer to make a difference.

Ari is no different than us, she seeks to make a positive impact not only with her musical talents but with her actions.

Did you know Ariana Grande also supports other causes?

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Cancer Research Institute

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Entertainment Industry Foundation

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Melanoma Research Alliance

PETA

Ryan Seacrest Foundation

Stand Up To Cancer

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

TJ Martell Foundation

Going above and beyond is a choice.

That’s why actions speak louder than words.

I love the positive vibes that Ariana Grande puts into her passions, life and most importantly, her family, friends, and fans.

What’s something you love about the classy singer, aside from her new single

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Blessed be.

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Anthony Crolla delayed his honeymoon to get Lomachenko fight… now he’s aiming to shock the world

As soon as Anthony Crolla ended the call, he had made his decision; there was no need for consultation.

It was slightly more than a year ago when Crolla & # 39; s path to Vasyl Lomachenko was first constructed.

He had searched the map for honeymoon destinations with his wife to be when his phone rang. It was clear from the start that it would not be idyllic, but then again.

Anthony Crolla delayed his honeymoon so that he could try to get a fight with Vasyl Lomachenko "

so he could try to get a fight with Vasyl Lomachenko "

Anthony Crolla postponed his honeymoon so that he could try to get a fight with Vasyl Lomachenko

& # 39; We were planning our trip but then it got I offered a way back to a world title.

The last eliminator fight against Daud Yordan was the golden ticket I had been waiting for, it was something I just had to take, & he says. And so the exciting moment came to give his verdict.

I was a little nervous. I told the woman, "We have to postpone the honeymoon," but you know what it was that didn't really convince her. She is cool, she has always understood the job. "

This was just the grand gesture his career longed for. After giving up his WBA world title to Jorge Linares and not reclaiming it in their resit, Crolla was desperate for a route

Crolla tied the knot with his partner Fran in August and entered a camp a week later for his fight with Yordan.

Fate wants that his sacrifice will not go ahead if the Manchester hunter makes a comfortable decision to set up a meeting with Lomachenko in Los Angeles. is where she has always wanted to go, "Crolla says, chuckling. The plan is to continue for another week or so after the fight and have the honeymoon as a family.

& # 39; We can also travel around a bit, I am lucky that it has been turned off this way t saved me for the flight, anyway. "

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Crolla challenges the Ukrainian on Friday for the WBO lightweight world title in Los Angels the Ukrainian on Friday for the WBO lightweight world title in Los Angels

But for now, he is focusing his full attention on Lomachenko, who cannot afford to do anything else – the slick Ukrainian is widely regarded as the best boxer on the planet, so it's just a small surprise to see this fight as a memorable conclusion.

Not that Crol's prospects la changes. He has always played the role of the brave underdog.

& # 39; I'm used to it & # 39 ;, he says. & # 39; I think it's important to remember that I still haven't received this photo. I earned it by being in the mandatory position.

& I have never thought about turning over this fight. If I did that, I would be in the wrong sport. I know how difficult it will be, but I believe in my possibilities.

& # 39; My dream was to become a world champion and I always thought that I could be.

& # 39; This is one of those fights that makes life easier for me. I am a family member and I am a family member and I am a family member. I have a family with two children. ] He said that his wife always wanted to go to LA and that they will have the honeymoon after the fight "

to LA and that they will have the honeymoon after the fight"

He said his wife always wanted to go to LA and that she had the honeymoon after the fight

Indeed, Crolla is 39/1 in a two-man race. There would be much easier roads that lead here. Lomachenko is a double Olympic gold medalist and three-weight world champion with superior hand speed, stunning footwork, and unparalleled responses and timing. There is much to appreciate.

And so the Crolla & # 39; s character embodies that this is the direction I have chosen. At the heart of him is a clear desire for challenge and an instinct to swim against the tide.

At the end of 2014, just weeks before his first world title fought in his birthplace, Crolla had broken his skull in an attack that could have ended his life instead of just

He bravely confronted and chased away two burglars who tried to rob his neighbor and saw them off at the expense of a slap over the head with a concrete slab. & # 39; The doctors told me that I was lucky that I was dead. I have come a long way since that hospital bed. & # 39;

Lomachenko has superior hand speed and is the favorite favorite to win the battle

Lomachenko has superior hand speed and is the favorite heavy to win the fight

Almost exactly a year after the attack, Crolla did the unthinkable by conquering a world title.

I have had to overcome many things and this is just another.

& # 39; I take the motivation to see my little boy and family every morning, the effort my team puts into me and

& # 39; They only have seven weeks got acquainted to get the money together and it is pretty humiliating that is. That is therefore also my motivation.

Crolla has not taken any steps whatsoever in his preparations and can at least take a crumb of comfort from the fact that he will present himself in the ring in the ultimate fighting state

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& # 39; I believe I am in the best shape of my career and my life and I think that I should be because I am fighting one of the best fighters on the planet, so I have to be ready, it's something else.

& # 39; I have physically pushed back my limits, but I also feel mentally stronger than ever. I know it will be mentally demanding. Lomachenko likes to frustrate his opponents, I like to make people stop.

The Manchester Hunter had broken his skull in an attack that could have ended his life

The Manchester hunter had broken his skull in an attack that could have ended his life

& He stopped three or four world champions and I love breaking their hearts and we have clearly tried to make the feeling of frustration as good as possible and it works.

Joe (Gallagher – his trainer) made me throw punches that I know I will miss at the gym. It's about dealing with those frustrations because I know I won't have it all in my own way.

& # 39; I will think a lot about it, but I am ready and I cannot wait for it now. I spent a lot of this camp outside of my family and missed many things.

Victory against Lomachenko would open the door to a treasure house of unprecedented wealth, but Crolla did not seem to be concerned about it.

& # 39; Winning this fight would change my life, but it wouldn't change me, & # 39; he says. & # 39; I would still be in my subscription in Old Trafford every Saturday. I would still work with the amateur children in the gym when I get back.

& I, I am not like that. I'm glad I'm just going to drink a cup of coffee and a cake or do some yoga. I'm in the rock and roller.

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Crolla claims that defeating Lomachenko for his titles would not change his life change his life

The ride is now coming to an end no matter what happens on Friday night in LA there are no regrets.

I am in the last chapter of my career, I know that.

& # 39; Many mistakes have been made, many lessons learned and many highs and lows, but they have been part of my journey.

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& # 39; I can honestly say that I gave it all and I would not change it for the world. & # 39;

While looking forward to Friday night, there is undoubtedly the first bell

His chances against Lomachenko are nanoscopic, but that is nothing Crolla & # 39; s are not used to.

The 32-year-old struck himself in an excellent condition for Friday's collision.

The 32-year-old was in excellent condition for Friday's clash

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