#should've gone for 100% but ah well

[staticymaticyyourlifeisatravesty]

I made Lilith and Medea, @meangreennunseen's OC child of Magnus in correlation with the series of Emps fucks around and finds out his sons are horny bastards

Lilith doesn't have as many feathers as her adult self because she's still a kid, a tall kid, but a kid nonetheless, also why she has very fluffy wings. Giving her finger gradient made them look like more like talons and I love it.

Hopefully I did Medea justice-

[bwobgames]

Previous First

"Remember what Owen told us? What we saw on the death certificate?

Mr. Díaz was so stricken with grief for the death of his wife that he asked, with all his heart, for one more chance

In doing so, the house was granted a purpose

Every time someone dies, they'll get another chance by going back in time

At some point, the doctor must've figured out the time loop mechanic and used it to his advantage in helping the patients and keeping himself alive past 100 years"

"This also must be why this house feels so... loved and warm. It was made as a way to protect people, to help them.

And then that bacteria of a man came and infected it"

"Wait, is there paper around here anywhere? And pencils?"

"There's a whiteboard around here, I think. Let me get it"

He finds one, possibly made for bets, or pool point counting. It has 2 markers.

Beebo grabs them and starts drawing

"So, Doctor Díaz, accidentally gives this house the ability to turn back time.

This house is now a 'Haunted House'

And who knows about Haunted Houses? Coli and his daughter.

Coli is obsessed with the concept. He investigates day and night trying to find one.

He wants to put his own purpose in one of them. He thinks he might be able to change the original purpose, but Nadia says it is not possible.

Still, after much effort, he finds one"

Beebo takes a deep breath

"An old... half house half art exposition.

The owner wanted the people who got in to ... never leave

Um. Not maliciously, i think! The owner just wanted his art to be appreciated!

But, um, the house took it differently"

"Are you okay?"

Ángel hold his hand

"Remember how much I told you about my recent phobia of big houses?"

"I... I got trapped in that house"

"I couldn't get out

The rooms. The rooms kept changing I couldn't- I was there for 3 days and- "

"Hey, hey, it's okay, I don't need details if it hurts you to tell me"

He grabs both of his hands and kisses his knuckles

"You are here now, okay? I'm by your side"

"We are okay"

They wait for a moment, just breathing.

Slowly, Oliver picks up the marker again

"I. I killed that house

I made it stop working

Then I asked for it to be demolished.

So now, the house Coli searched for so long is gone.

This why he invited me

And why he wants to kill me"

"After this, he tries to do his own Haunted House in his own factory, using the heightened emotions of the distressed workers.

Once the kids found out, they exposed him and put him in jail

"Due to Marigold not helping him with his projects, Nina being on her side, and the kids doing this, he believes they are all traitors

And wants to kill them

Then, he finds out about Vivi and you, the unrelenting reporter and the guy who bought the company. And puts you two on his 'to kill' list"

"Then proceeds to repeatedly fail in doing so. Skill issue, really"

"... I have been meaning to ask you about that.

Why did you buy his company? At first, I thought you were also a businessman, and that's how you got the money, but I'm guessing you got it from your illegal jewel business"

"Why a company?"

"Well, I've told you, haven't I? I quit heists and wanted to start a more quiet life, so why not become CEO? Those guys do nothing and get a lot of money. Sounds perfect!

But, ah, I don't think I'll keep it"

"Is the business life harder than expected?"

"It's definitely not my vibe, but mostly, I want to give it to Marigold. She's the one who should've had it since the start"

"Yeah, you're right.

I'm glad a life of crime has not skewed your sense of justice"

"And if I don't, I fear that a certain teenager capable of murder puts me in her 'to kill' list"

"Also, I wouldn't call it a 'life of crime', I used to be a normal man with a normal job and a pitiable salary. You can see how that makes someone like me want to get in a cool outfit and fuck around for a bit"

"Really? What did you work as?"

"Head of security in jewelry exhibitions"

"... you sly bastard"

"And never been caught"

"I could've caught you"

"Sure, sure, if it helps you sleep at night"

"If you ever try any heist again, I can and will catch you"

"Scandalous Detective Beebo! Do you want me to go steal things again??"

"Wh- That's not what I said!"

"Well, what a shame! I'm committed to a life of peace now.

I've found the prettiest gem already, and I get to keep it all to myself"

"What gem?"

"... You'll figure it out, come on, keep going over the investigation"

[freyayuki]

Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia Dare to Defy Astraeus VI Shinryu Quest

The final Dare to Defy event, Dare to Defy -The Battles’ End-, just started in the Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia (DFFOO) mobile game. This is a global original event that features 21 Shinryu (level 300) or higher quests.

Sadly, the reason why this is the final or last Dare to Defy event is because DFFOO just announced that it will discontinue or end its service on February 29, 2024.

The end of service announcement news came as a shock. I talk more about that in another post, but I really wish the news wasn’t true. Wish the game wasn’t ending at all.

Dare to Defy -The Battles’ End- Information

According to the in-game news:

This final challenge features up to 21 quests and contains the bosses featured in Shinryu difficulty (or higher) quests from past story chapters and events as well as new Shinryu bosses, and requires Perfect clears with character restrictions!

Dare to Defy -The Battles’ End- is divided into 3 sets of 7 quests - Dare to Defy Astraeus, Dare to Defy Nyx, and Dare to Defy Eos.

But the character restrictions applies across all the quests. This means that if you use a char on 1 Dare to Defy quest, then you can’t use them anymore on the other fights in this event.

You can’t bring a friend support to these fights. Each quest needs to be Perfected (meaning get the score and all the other mission requirements on the same run) in order to get all the rewards.

All the chars are boosted in this event so each quest starts with the force gauge already charged to 50%.

Dare to Defy Astraeus VI Shinryu Quest

Cleared the Dare to Defy Astraeus VI Shinryu quest with Reno from Final Fantasy VII (#ad), Beatrix from Final Fantasy IX, and Cor Leonis from Final Fantasy XV with Bahamut as my summon.

My Calls were Lilisette's from Final Fantasy XI, Seymour Guado's from Final Fantasy X, and Laguna Loire's from Final Fantasy VIII.

Reno, Beatrix, and Cor are as fully built and maxed out as they can possibly be. They’re currently equipped with Level 5 of 5 Ultima Weapons.

They have 3 Crystal passives as well as the additional stats from the Red Crystal Room (for Reno and Beatrix) and the Blue Crystal Room (for Cor).

Anyway, when the fight started, just had everyone setup their buffs and such while waiting for my force gauge to be fully charged.

Once my force gauge was fully charged, activated Beatrix’s FR then used some of my Force Echoes.

Every time the enemy moved, Cor's and Beatrix's off-turn attacks triggered.

Had Reno spam his Turks Combo special HP attack every time he got a turn. This delays the party by like 2 turns so the enemy got more turns which also means more off-turn damage. Too bad Turks Combo was tied to Reno's BT+ effect so it didn't last for the entirety of the fight.

By the time I only have 1 turn of force time left, the HP damage bonus was at 999% and the boss was down to 45% HP.

Afterwards, just had everyone continue spamming their skills and refreshing their buffs and such while waiting for my force gauge to be fully charged again.

Everyone was still dealing pretty good damage even though my force time was over thanks to the HP damage bonus retain feature.

When I activated Beatrix's FR earlier, the force gauge of the enemy was at 92.3%. So, soon after my force time was over, the enemy's force gauge hit 100% and he went into his force time.

Should've gone into Reno's Burst+ phase while waiting for my force gauge to be fully charged again but I guess I forgot or didn't think to do so. LOL. Ah, well.

Anyway, by the time my force gauge was finally fully charged again, the boss was down to 29% HP and he has 8 turns of his force time left.

Had Reno activate his FR. This canceled the enemy's force time.

Soon, the boss was down to 2% HP. It was Reno who dealt the killing blow, ending the battle on turn 31.

Got the score and all the other mission requirements, which also got me the Perfect.

Conclusion

So, what about you? Which chars did you use to complete this Dare to Defy Shinryu quest? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions by leaving a comment below or by reblogging or replying to this post.

Notes:

screenshots are from my Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia game account

[littlebigmouse]

4 and/or 6 for the fic rec game?

Well here's to tag games that make me re-read and re-appreciate fanfics I haven't considerd for a while!

4) a fic starring a character with less than 100 works

So my first reaction was "ah shit, I don't actually hang out in niche fandoms" or at least not in fandoms niche enough to be uncommon, but popular enough to still have fics about them. But then I remembered that I also sometimes care for some random Just Some Guy side character who tangentily bears witness to canon's absurd madness and is just left to sit with it for the rest of the story while the main characters resolve all the Important Stuff. (Like FMA's Denny Brosh). I maintain that Dirk Gently's (HDA) Estevez is technically a main character and it's a crime how he's treated both in canon (the last 5 minutes of season 1 never happened, right?) and fanworks (he just isn't there vv). Luckily, there is one fic out there that hits all my buttons exactly on how his story really should've gone, feat similarly underrated teen billionaire ex-dog legend Lydia Spring. There's a spin-off in there about them somewhere.

6. a fic that made you laugh/cry

Ohh, which ones haven't, really. In terms of incredibly funny pure delight, there's a reason "tomorrow isn't always another day" is a mp100 fandom classic (it is, right?? It's gotta be).

I cry easily at fiction, so I can't run out of fics to rec here, so I'll rec one I've read recently: "if I don't make the voyage home" is a one piece fic about the letters the Straw Hats' write for their loved ones in case of their demise. With a premise like that, who wouldn't cry?

[tirorah]

Ah yes, here it is. The moment.

Everything was going so well up until this point. Rei and Minako are a good team, and they could even be a great one...if the sides they'd first shown one another was all they had. But of course, that's not the case.

Funnily enough, while Minako's first introduction to Usagi was disastrous, their second meeting turned out to be an incredible experience for Minako. Here we see the reverse: The chemistry, the bond, the teamwork, it's all built up in one episode. Then it explodes. Everything is lost, at least for now.

Minako expects her order to be followed without hesitation, but it isn't. Rei's concern for Minako trumps her sense of duty here, and you can tell from the sudden desperation in Minako's voice that this is a highly unwelcome development. She immediately switches to her leader persona and disciplines the hell out of Rei.

And Rei... Rei has never looked like this before. Minako's words are few in number but great in power. Rei is thoroughly chastised and she lowers her head in shame. She just disobeyed her Princess. How could she even dare to--

...WAIT A SECOND.

The moment Rei looks up again, her expression changed into one of anger, the church bell tolls as well. Perhaps to signal the death of all the good things they'd just spent a few scenes building together.

I think what Rei is struck with here is a sense of unfairness. If I remember correctly, Minako did expressly order the Senshi to protect the Earth from the Dark Kingdom. She herself was working alone and didn't need their protection. But everything Luna has taught them involves protecting the Princess, and it's not like Minako DIDN'T tell them to protect her if she was in dire straits during a fight.

Yeah, maybe Rei should've done as ordered and gone after that Youma. But then she'd be leaving the Princess alone, possibly injured. There's a Shitennou about somewhere; he could come in and kill Minako while Rei is busy chasing the Youma. That's unacceptable too.

Basically, Rei has no 100% right option in this situation. And yeah, that's what a fight tends to lead to. But she wasn't completely wrong for acting the way she did. Besides, had Minako not broken off their teamwork in the hopes of a quick kill, she might not have even been knocked down. Part of the blame lies with her too, so Rei's not about to shoulder all of it herself.

There's another layer to this, though. Their first encounter as normal people started what could be a wonderful friendship. It was enough for Minako to come running to Rei's aid. If you take that into account, isn't it exceedingly unfair of Minako to judge Rei? This is the exact same thing! There's no way Rei was merely concerned for the Princess' well-being; she was worried Minako was hurt.

Anyway, the damage has been done. Rei rises in a burst of defiance. Minako stares back, her authority challenged. No longer does the camera put Minako on a pedestal of power; she and Rei have just become equals in this conflict. Everything's gone wrong.

The cross keeps spinning.

[romanoffsbish]

Dirty Little Secret

Natasha Romanoff x Bruce Banner

Natasha Romanoff x Fem!Reader

Y/N's POV

I woke up snuggled into Natasha, she stayed over last night. She told her boyfriend, the green giant, that she had a mission. I've been her dirty little secret for about a year, it was about six months in when I found out about the boyfriend. Granted, the first three months we were just hooking up, until she told me she wanted more than that. She wanted my vow of commitment, meanwhile she had a boyfriend. By the time the whole picture was in front of me I was hooked, so even through the hurt I stayed. I can see how much she needs me, and how dead she is with him...

"Baby, I'm going to the cafe down the block to get us breakfast." I said to her while slightly shaking her awake.

"Wait, I can go too!" She sleepily mumbled

"It's okay love, you're 'on a mission' remember?"

Her face scrunched, but she decided to just ignore my sarcastic response. I kissed her forehead as she snuggled back into bed, and then I took off.

~~~

As I approached my apartments I felt a little uneasy. I had a half dozen muffins, a cup of joe for Nat, and my cup of sugar with 1% joe as Nat calls it. I went to open the communal apartment gate, then everything went black.

Nat's POV

I woke up, and instinctually reached for my precious girl Y/N. Then as I came to I remembered she left to get us breakfast at 11AM. I sat up, and then as I looked at the clock I saw it was 12:30PM and then my heart dropped. It's a thirty minute round trip. Even with a longer than normal wait it's only 45 minutes. I know there's at least 100 possibilities for why she isn't here. She could've stopped somewhere else, or ran into a friend, but with who I am and my past I can't just pretend it isn't probably worse. With that I jump up, grabbing a pair of her sweats and I bolt out in the direction of the cafe. I didn't get far before I saw cups and muffins scattered on the ground. As I got closer I saw her bracelet, it was strategically left behind. I gave her that to be able to track her, and it doesn't just fall off, it has to be removed.

              *Checkmate* - Unknown

I knew I should've gone with her, but I let my stupid 'relationship' with Bruce get in the way. I haven't been happy with him in years, we were just moving through the motions, and at some point we weren't even moving through them together. Y/N brought me back to life! I was using our connection at that bar to let loose, and to have some fun. The nights of fun slowly turned into evenings together eating take out and watching shitty TV. We were just having normal hangouts, with deeper intimacy then when Bruce & I were intimate. She didn't even try to but she found her way into my heart. After just three months of fun I tried to make us official, completely forgetting my current boyfriend.

Six months in and the attack of NY happens and Bruce was all PDA in front of the cameras. Somehow, by the grace of some God Y/N didn't leave me. She made a decision to be my secret... See, I don't care about Bruce's heart, he's married to his lab. I'm concerned about the teams reactions to this 'infidelity.' I also care about her and I being public, hiding her was easier and safer. Now I have to 'return' from my mission so I can use Stark's tech to find my girl. She's too much of a sarcastic asshole to survive any of my enemies.

Y/N's POV

I woke up tied to a chair in what seems to be an abandoned warehouse. It was cold, and dimly lit. My head aches and as I come to I look to see two scrawny looking men. These tiny gerbils are the ones who kidnaped me?! Well this is truly disappointing.

I cleared my throat to get their attention.

"Please, can you show me to the men who took me away from my breakfast?"

"You're looking at them." They boast

"Ah, now it makes sense for as to why you did a sneak attack."

"What's that supposed to mean?" They growl

"To put it simply, you are weasel-y little men, I could've taken you both without breaking a sweat."

"Oh, we're going to have fun with you..." He whispers with a smirk, then proceeds to slap me in the face.

"My girlfriend slaps harder than that and I normally love that shit. You slap like a toddler!" I laugh out

I am met with silence as they begin to set up a camera. Well the secret is likely going to be out now if they're going to blast a video of my upcoming torment to her, and I assume her colleagues. If I know her at all she's already began her search for me. I realized a few minutes ago that these oafs took my pretty bracelet off, so she's going to have to do it the longer way. I'm getting really bored, these goons are slow as hell.

"Hey! You promised me fun! This is getting boring." I whine to help speed this process along.

They started whispering to each other as if they're not directly in front of me.

"Is it up?"... "I don't know"...

"the lights on" ... "it's working, it's live"

They turn to me with a devilish smirk and I see now that I might've upset them. Oops!

Nat's POV

I run into the compound looking frantic.

"Nat, are you okay? Did the mission go wrong?"-Cap

"Are you hurt? Come with me and I'll fix you up, love."-Bruce

I cringed at that

"Nat, you look like shit!"-Tony

I just push passed them and as I'm about to run to the lab Friday sets off an alarm.

"Miss Romanoff, there's a live feed from an unknown source addressed to you, should I accept it?"

"Friday, she just got.." Tony began to shut the AI down

"Yes! Friday accept it!" I shout in urgency

*

"Shut up little girl"- The guy with a pedo stache said as he punched Y/N.

"You think I'm little? I'm flattered..." Y/N giggled out putting on her best poker face but I can tell that hurt her

*

Jesus, of course she can't just be quiet, I picked the one with a death wish.

"Romanoff, who is she?"-Tony

"Friday, begin tracking this live feed, get me a location!"

"Right away, Miss Romanoff."

*

"Do you ever just shut up?"

~~~

"Oh, so now you're silent?"

"I was just proving that I can shut up." She replied with that devious smirk of hers

"I'm going to enjoy every bit of this!" The ugly guy growled at her before pulling a baton out

*

She's giving a great poker face but I can read the fear in her eyes. Pleading for me to rescue her.

"Friday! Any update on a location?"

"I'm narrowing it down, I estimate another 90 seconds."

I can feel everyone staring, and as much as I don't owe them anything, I will need their help.

"I'll answer all questions later, but once I have a location I expect you all to help me. Understood?" I assert with a fierceness.

They all nod and act as if they've all pissed themselves.

*

"So, you and Romanoff, what's going on there?"

"Just gals, being pals." She giggles out

"That's not what we've witnessed."

"You mean what you've stalked."

“Well, according to our sources you're definitely more than pals."

"Ooh... Please ask your sources what they know, I'm a bit confused on our situation myself."

That kinda hurt ...

"You talk too much!" He spits out before hitting her below the knees with the baton. The other guy punches her with his fist of brass knuckles.

"You're the one asking me for answers." She mumbles out while spitting out blood.

"Did you know that your little girlfriend has a boyfriend?"

She gasped and clutched her chest

"Ar-Are you saying I'm the other woman? I can't believe it, the betrayal is surging within me. So please let me take my revenge by being beaten by you weasels." She ended with an eye roll.

*

Fuck, I wish she'd just shut up, I really want her back alive...

"Friday!"

"Almost got it Miss Romanoff."

"Natasha, I don't necessarily condone cheating, but I love her and I need to meet her."

I scoff

"Listen, Bruce and I haven't been intimate in a year and a half. We haven't even kissed in like ten months. We don't even share a bed anymore. He's married to his fucking lab and I'm the better one for it because I found this beautiful idiot who can't shut up to save her life. Yeah, sure I never confirmed with him that we were over, but it's been obvious. Two years worth of obvious!"

"Location found Miss Romanoff!" Friday interrupts

"Let's go! Friday, alert Dr. Cho her services will be needed in medbay shortly."

"Right away!"

I glare at everyone and they follow me to the quinjet. Even Bruce knew better than to cross me right now.

Y/N's POV

"So, Miss Romanoff, here's our list of demands!"

I scoff through the excruciating pain.

"You're talking to no one. Either she's on her way here, or she doesn't care and I'm expendable. Which, if you have demands, I'm going to say I'm expendable." I mutter out

"Nice try, we see the way she looks at you."

"Oh hush. She's The Black Widow, she could have another me in a week. You kidnapped a dead end. I'm disappointed in you guys, now my muffins are on the ground somewhere and you have nothing."

As they were preparing to beat me into silence there was a loud crash.

"Get her out and out the b..."

There she is, my beautiful assassin.

"I love you, Goodnight..." I whisper as I pass out.

Nat's POV

Y/N's right, these guys are weasels! I had them down in less than 30 seconds. As I turn to look at Y/N she sends me that beautiful smile of hers, but then she said "I love you, goodnight," then she passed out.

"Y/N, baby girl, I need you to wake up!" I shout while untying her and catching her limp body.

As I get us in the quinjet I lay her down on the in flight gurney and lock her in.

"You all have 30 seconds to get to the jet before I leave without you!" I shout into my comms.

The flight back was silent, everyone is up front and I'm in the back just watching Y/N's chest to make sure it's rising and falling.

"Nat..." Bruce approached and interrupted my beautiful silence

"No. You heard me, we're over, and there's no talking to be had." I spit out

"I just would like to apologize for being distant. I'm sorry for ruining what we had..." Bruce pathetically tries it.

"Shut up! I don't want an apology, it's two years too late. I'm not heartbroken by it, if I'm honest with you I haven't thought of you in months. If I wasn't trying to protect your tiny ego I would've been with her this morning to get breakfast. She'd be safe in my arms instead of strapped to this gurney clinging to life. Go away, do not talk to me, do not seek closure because I have none to give to you." I whisper shout.

Y/N's POV

I woke up in a room, attached to wires, and I had casts on my lower legs. I looked around to see I was alone, so I tried to look for a call button, assuming this is a hospital.

"There's no hot nurses for you to call upon." A figure I recognize to be Tony Stark remarks.

I attempted to reply but my throat was too dry, so he brought me the water.

"So, you're a hot shot billionaire, and instead of hiring a hot nurse for me, you chose to service me yourself?" I question with a raised eyebrow.

"Well, I value my life, so yes. Romanoff wouldn't be a fan of me hiring eye candy to take care of you." He laughed

"You're no fun! Why can't a dirty little secret like me have a little fun, huh?"

"You know, kid, we're going to get along well. As for Romanoff, she'll be back shortly. Something about 'fixing this'" He winked in response

"Am I bed bound or can we have some fun?" I wink back

Nat's POV

I just returned from completing my solo mission, aka I went back and obliterated the people who tried to take her from me. Then I stopped to pick up her favorite snacks, some flowers, and I got her a promise ring. I took everything to my room and set it up for us. As I entered the medbay I saw Tony putting her into a set of crutches, even though she should be in a chair.

"Hey, why don't you use the chair? I don't want you straining yourself lyubov." I shout out, making my presence known.

"I tried that, she's quite stubborn." Tony groans

"I can't get weak, so my arms will have to work to keep me up. I'll be fine Natty."

Tony looked up with a smirk at the nickname.

"No!" I glare at him, shutting him down

"Y/N... You work at a desk, and spend your nights on a couch... The chair isn't a negotiation, sit!"

"Hey, I work out sometimes..." she whines

"Walking to get breakfast isn't 'working out,' and watching me work out at your apartment, while wearing your exercise clothing is also not working out. It's okay though, you're in great shape regardless of your couch potato lifestyle. I love how cuddly you are, and how relaxed our time is together."

"You just called me a potato..." I deadpan

"I'm sticking with the crutches!"

"Oh hush." I laugh and then choose to just scoop her up bridal style leaving her with no room to fight me. She just sighed, then she went starfish in my arms to make my life difficult.

"Nice try, but I could carry you all day." I giggle and peck her nose.

Tony's POV

Y/N's being difficult and she has Nat distracted, and for fun I ran to the living room. I set up the perfect song to play for when they walk through the doors on their way to Nat's room. Everyone was in there relaxing, and staring at me like I'm crazy.

Y/N's POV

"Stop!" I shout making Nat freeze

"Put me down at once!" I try to assert

She laughed at me and kept walking

"No... I'm serious..." I whined

"Give me one good reason!" She chuckles

"I want a kiss." I grumble out in a whisper

"Oh, baby.. Can't it wait?"

"No! I might die... I can see the light. It's calling me... I need a true lovers kiss.. Quick!"

She set me down gently, holding me against the wall to keep all pressure off my legs.

Then she slowly leaned in and pressed her lips to mine, in an all too quick of a kiss.

"There, a kiss." She chuckles against my lips.

"Hey, oh no, the lights quickly approaching."

She pressed her lips on mine again, trying not to laugh at my crazy antics. It slowly turned heated and within minutes we were both panting.

She pulled back, and rested her head against mine.

"Lyubov, let's go to my room, as much as I love a good hallway make out I'd rather be doing this in my bed. I also have some things to give you."

I nod and she scoops me up and throws me over her shoulders. My front was hanging behind her, while my ass was there for everyone to see and my casted legs were just dangling.

"Hey! This is embarrassing..." I groan

Even more so now with the song Tony's blasting as we walk in.

"I'll keep you my dirty little secret!

Don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret

Just another regret, I hope that you can keep it.

My dirty little secret, who has to know?"

Nat stops dead in her tracks while all eyes are on us.

"Everyone, I'd like you to meet my new bestie Y/N, or I guess you can meet her ass." Tony blurts out

Nat immediately, and carefully, drops me down, with my back to her front keeping me close.

"No! You can not meet her ass!" Nat growls

Tony and I lock eyes and just break out into fits of laughter.

"Keep your eyes to yourselves. I'll share her when I'm ready." And with that Nat's carrying me to her room again.

Nat's POV

"I'm going to have to keep you, and Tony apart.  That's a dangerous combo." I whine as I lay Y/N's giggling form down

"No, baby, it's okay. I really like him!"

"Well, as long as you like me more then I guess you two can be friends." I huff out

"Good thing I love you then !"

I tense, but it's because I remember hearing her say that for the first time ever two days ago. When she was close to death all because of me.

"Hey, it's okay if you're not there yet Natty. This whole situations been complicated. I know I was a fun fling turned somewhat serious. Please, all I ask is you don't run or shutdown."

She's rambling, clearly anxious.

"Lyubov, the flings been no more since we were three months into it. I love you!! I love you Y/N, I really do. This isn't some fun adventure for me anymore, if it ever really was, I know how to one night stand and I made a choice to come back. You mean everything to me, you don't need to worry about me running... I'm sorry I wasn't with you when you woke up. I had to take care of the problem, and I did, those people are a problem no more."

I excitedly jumped up to grab her the ring.

"I want this, I want you by my side, and I promise this will never happen again. I let my guard down, but I vow to protect you, to hold you up, and close. I'm not letting go y/n/n."

"Woah, Natty, a proposal?! That's a bit drastic." She chuckles through her very present tears.

"No, lyubov... Though, I'm not opposed to being your wife one day..." I wink

"... This ring is my promise to you that I'll do everything within my power to keep you safe. I promise to love you with all I've got. The only proposal I am making is that you and y/p/n move in with me and let me take care of you. I can't lose you and I hate not being next to you when I wake up... You can work for Tony, I know you hate your boss, and you're so much better than that place. So, what do you say y/n/n?" I ask with hopeful puppy dog eyes.

She grabs my hand, squeezing it tightly, then she pulls it to her lips to kiss it.

"Natty, you seem to ramble when you're nervous. It's cute. You've got no reason to be nervous, I literally agreed to share you with the green giant simply to be able to have a fraction of your time. I'll gladly move in with you, and I know y/p/n will be grateful because they most definitely prefer you. As for the job, that sounds nice, but I don't want to burn a bridge if this might end one day. I really hope it doesn't, but I can be exhausting. You've only had to deal with a fraction of me. What if I become too much for you? What then? I also don't want to take advantage of you or your friends. I am the other woman here you know, I'm sure most are hesitant about me. The only one to talk to me was the former playboy, and then the nervous witch smiled at me."

I pulled her into me gently, just to try and ground her and give her security.

"This isn't going to end! I'm declaring it now, we're each others endgame detka. You were never the other woman, if anything he was the other man. They will warm up to you, they are just scared because they know I'll kill them if they upset you."

I then peck her nose

"Also, the bridge you're on is broken, your boss is a piece of shit. I'd kill him if I could. Tony knows I'd kill him so he'd be a great boss, plus the work will be simple and I'll see you more. When I'm not here I'd know you're safe. It's perfect... Pretty please." I plead, then before she replies I litter her face with feather light kisses, thus filling the room with her giggles.

"I'm in, completely! I'm all yours. I'm at your mercy now." She breathes out

"Glad to hear it detka.... Because y/p/n is already here and Tony's got people at the ready to empty your place for us..." I bat my eyes at her hoping she won't be freaked out.

She giggles, and then pulls me in for a sweet kiss, full of love

"Now, enough of this. Time for muffins, coffee, snuggles and movies! I was in fact robbed the other day." I angrily mutter

She just hummed in response, drinking down her cup of sugar with 1% coffee. Such a child.

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If I may, I'd like to request a Bully fic for the Chad x Bryce pairing, perhaps something for right after Wrong Part of Town ^^

ah I'm sorry this ended up being so late x.x I don't 100% like this fic, but I do like the concept. Hope you enjoy!

“I hear that stinking Greaser Queen, Lola, is fooling around with all of us preps! Some people will do anything for status...”

Maybe he was right. I mean, that's all she had ever really gone to him for; money. He'd take her on dates, give her some of his allowance money from daddy, and then she'd disappear for a week or so, only to come back and the process would repeat itself. Sure, he had bought her flashy gifts as well, hoping she'd come to her senses and leave Johnny for good. He could give her everything that brute couldn't. Isn't that what someone valued in their partner?

But maybe he shouldn't have sulked around the Harrington House like he was. Of course everyone knew what happened. News in the academy spread like wildfire, and the other preps were having their fill of poking fun at him. All except for Bryce, who had seemed to be only giving him the side-eye today.

That was fine. He supposed. One less of his own to call him a loser and a fool. He already felt like one. He didn't need to hear it from the others.

But Lola had been so convincing! Any of them surely would've fell for it! How sweet she was and how genuine her compliments sounded about his boxing skills. He just thought... well, he wasn't exactly sure what he had wanted to think. Maybe that finally, after all this time, someone wanted to give him a chance? He would never voice it so freely, but he wasn't too fond of his looks. And to have such a beautiful girl seemed interested in him...

Yeah. He should've known better. He should've known it was too good to be true. What did his father use to say? “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is”? Yeah. He saw that now.

So here he sat, feeling sorry for himself with Chester right next to him, chewing on his toy. It was stupid. He knew it was stupid. But he couldn't pull himself out of this stupid little depression hole. He had talked it out to Chester, but of course he didn't get a response back. The dog only stared at him with blank eyes, cocking his head every now and then. Well, at least it made him feel a little better to talk about it. And being alone with his dog always felt nice.

Until Bryce decided to walk into the yard, his head held high and his arms crossed over his chest.

“There you are!” Chad almost inwardly cringed hearing his voice. He assumed he had dropped by to throw some backhanded compliments his way like the rest had done. “No one's seen you for hours.”

“I wasn't exactly hiding,” he deadpans. He notices how Bryce falters a little, but he's quick to recollect himself.

“Well, I can see that. Why are you all alone?” Wasn't it obvious? He didn't feel like being the butt of everyone's jokes anymore. Luckily, Bryce catches on to his silence. “Ah, is it about that Lola girl?”

“Do you know why I like Chester so much?” Chad's question catches him off guard. “He doesn't talk.”

He almost looks stunned, mouth hanging open as he searches for a response. Instead of finding one, he simply takes a seat next to Chad, his legs crossed and hands folded neatly in his lap. Chad watches as Bryce purses his lips, once again opening his mouth but then opting to close it again. What a strange teen.

“I get it.” Bryce finally says, and his brows are furrowed like he's trying so hard to think about what he's going to say next. “I mean... I guess I do. Money can make people do stupid things.”

“Oh? And are you talking from experience?” The way Bryce frowns almost makes Chad feel bad. He knew Bryce was insecure about money problems almost as much as he was about his looks. And really, it wasn't exactly Bryce's fault. If anything, he hadn't really commented at all on the whole Lola situation.

“I just... well, I guess I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for how the others have been acting.” Oh? “For what it's worth, I think she's a right fool for not wanting to seriously be with you.”

That... was probably the nicest thing anyone has said to him all day. And the fact that it came from another prep actually made it even more special. He couldn't stop the corners of his mouth from tugging up into a smile.

“I really do appreciate that, Bryce.” There's a new air around the teen as he jumps up, beaming down at Chad with his hand outstretched.

“Come on!” He tugs him up, seeming to have gotten some new energy to him. “How's about you and I go to the carnival? That should take your mind off of everything!”

“With my money, I'm assuming?” Chad teases, but Bryce just lets out a scoff. He rummages through his pocket, pulling out a credit card Chad doesn't remember ever seeing.

“Daddy managed to win some money and pay off the old credit card,” he tells him proudly, “so it's my treat! How about you go change into something warmer and we'll head over?”

He lets out a laugh. A day at the carnival with Bryce? Sure. “It sounds like a date, then.”

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Jason Todd: Paint Job

A/N: Here we go again :)

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"Oh my god, is this symbol painted on your bike?"

"Of all things, that's what you pick up on?!" The vigilante yelled back in an exasperated yet distracted tone, evidently frustrated as he released his sleeping hold on the final thug.

"I wouldn't have if it wasn't so bad - it's all over the headlight. You do this with your helmet on or something?" You wittily responded, standing from your crouching position in front of his motorcycle.

"I don't have to explain myself to you now run along and stay out of trouble!" Red Hood waved you off, at this point simply wanting to get on with the rest of his night.

"Ooooh, look whose getting defensive - how 'bout you bring it to my shop, (L/n) Autos, tomorrow night once I'm closed and I'll give it a custom paint job free of charge, think of it as a..." Your hands rested on your hips as you drifted off toward the end of your statement apparently in thought. The way your brows furrowed was quite cute actually.

"A thanks for saving your life?" The vigilante cockily finished for you once getting on his bike, but you shook your head and sassily shot him down.

"Ew, no. An upgrade, I mean wow."

"Rude, so ungrateful nowadays." The tone was unbelievably sarcastic and you knew he was rolling his eyes under the helmet but you couldn't care less, only folding your arms and responding with a dead tone.

"Uh Huh, I'll see you tomorrow 11pm. Got it?" You called after him, the male speeding off into the night - maybe Mrs C keeping you late had its meanings. God that mysterious woman...

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In honesty you didn't think he'd show up, or if he'd even heard you after he'd raced off. Maybe you should've thanked him for preventing those assholes from robbing you instead of insulting his ride yet you stayed up after closing just in case.

A diligent knock brought you back to reality, the sound of clanging metal echoing through your workshop as you heaved open the massive entrance door. There stood your knight in leather armour, helmet still covering his identity as he leaned against the wall.

"That offer still open?"

"For that atrocity, hell yes." You internally winced at your inability to be kind to your saviour but breathed a sigh of relief when he laughed and handed you his keys.

"How long do you want it?"

"Hmm, give me a week."

"Whatever you want doll." And with that he was gone, off grappling across Gothams skyline with nothing but effortless beauty.

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It had been a taxing week without his baby, but hopefully you didn't disappoint - Jason creaked open the door to your unique workshop, immediately noticing his newly designed motorcycle and it took his breath away.

"Woah..."

He walked around it admiringly, fingers delicately tracing your beautiful handiwork as he went, still unable to comprehend that this masterpiece was once his bike before coming to a stop at the station a metre or two away and inspecting your handwritten checklist.

Red Hoods ‘Thank You’:

• Matte Black = nice finish

• Red line detailing throughout cuz the guy likes red apparently.

• Detachable symbol, nicely painted

• Fixed engine -> more efficient

• Customised weaponry

• Taunt Hood about upgrades

A content laugh escaped him at the mocking words, you truly hadn't changed since he'd been gone and it only made him miss you more - where were you anyway??? He'd carefully scanned the area, finding your sleeping form curled up on the couch and shaking his head he made his way over, stopping in front of you with an amused expression only faltering when he took in your appearance. A red hoodie draped your figure - his hoodie, the sleeves reached the joints of your fingers and it was now stained with motor oil over the time you'd worked in it but honestly you rocked it better than he ever did. He’d given it to you when you were walking through Gothams back alleys together, yourself smugly complaining about the dropping temperatures before Jason had mercilessly thrown it at you rather than admit he cared about your wellbeing as his closest friend. It didn’t stop you from taunting him about his feelings though.

It was apparent you'd attempted to wait up for him so you could check off the last thing on your list but had failed to do so, it was rather late and you'd clearly worked hard on his ride that day. Jason knew he shouldn't wake you, and he couldn't handle making conversation knowing you wore what was once his, that you hadn't forgotten him. Instead he covered you with the fluffy blanket folded over the arm and left $500 on the table beside the takeout bag marked with 'C's Diner', memories of that place came flooding back and he'd silently decided to take Roy there that week. Muttering a thanks before leaving, Red Hood took his bike and left little evidence of ever being there at all.

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The scent of the 60’s themed diner was always pleasant, it was a common occurrence for you to stop by after working late. It reminded you of Jason, and the elderly owner remembered you two well considering the liveliness you both once brought and honestly that charming woman was basically a parental figure in your life. Although she always has a suspiciously omniscience aura about her - Nanny McPhee incarnate as you and your lost friend had joked when you were children.

Unbeknownst to you, Jason remembered this place too though he regularly avoided it until tonight and ensured to drag Roy along with him out of convenience. The pair sat in a booth discussing Jason's bike upgrades when a mug of hot cocoa was set in front of Jason much to his confusion.

"Excuse me, I'm pretty sure I didn't order this."

"Ah, it's on the house. Mrs Cayce’s orders." The (h/c) waitress who Jason knew wasn't an employee proudly winked, saluting the elderly owner who waved over to him.

"Hey uh... do I know you at all? Just you seem familiar and Mrs Cayce clearly does..."

"Nope, don't think so, I would've remembered a beauty like you." The ravenette shrugged, you nodded walking back over the counter to converse with the owner once more.

Roy gave his partner a questioning glance, the sudden realisation and content smile briefly crossing Jason's features had him worried.

"Damn... Mrs C remembers me, I was hoping she'd forget. A friend and I used to come in here on the regular before the whole death thing, sometimes even help out and we would always order this."

"I didn't know Jaybird, sorry... But for the record this is the best diner we've been to in a while and I get if you don't wanna talk about it - but woah who was the waitress, d’ya think she’s single?" His partner questioned, gaze lazily drifting over to your laughing form.

"That was the miracle responsible for my bike, but (Y/n) doesn't work he-"

"Really?! EXCUSE ME?" Roy abruptly cut his best friend off, ensuring his wave caught your attention - eyes practically sparkling after hearing that information.

"What the fuck was that?! Don't, it's more conplicat-" Jason grabbed Roys offending arm, pinning it down to the table with his hushed warning.

"Despite me bringing over the drink earlier, I'm not actually a waitress here so you might wanna call -"

"(Y/n)! They're nice boys who probably wanted to talk to a beautiful lady, would you be polite for once in your life?" Mrs Cayce's words caused you to wince, your 'motherly scolding' spurring a frustrated sigh but in the end the judgments always brought you not necessarily what you wanted but what you needed.

"... How can I help you sir?" It was incredibly forced, as was the brief uninterested smile you gave them and the low but polite tone.

"I'm Roy and this is Jason. I was wondering if you could take a look at my ride if that's okay? The Red Hoods' or whoever’s is pretty sweet and he gave all credit to you." Admittedly, they noticed the positive change in demeanour at the mention of mechanics as Roy continued his request.

"Seriously?! He did?! Yes, 100 times yes! I’d lo- wait... Jason... as in Jason Jason? I do know you, don't I?" You were on the verge of squealing before that name registered, how the face matched your memories of your long lost friend and almost immediately your attention focused solely on the ravenette in front of you.

"..."

His silence wasn't considered useful, although his signature guilty expression gave it away, the awkwardly sheepish smirk he always wore when he knew you were right, his facial features were more mature and he was more handsome than you remembered - though you'd wished he'd never died in the first place. In fact you didn't even give a second thought to how he was sitting before you, instead trusting in the happiness he always blessed you with when in his presence.

"Fuck you nerd." Instantly you'd excitedly tackled him to the booth cushion regardless of your contrasting vocabulary, his arm wrapped around your waist whilst the other grabbed the back of the booth for stability since you'd almost pinned him to the seat.

"Rude much?" He abruptly commented, a playful undertone to his voice.

"Give me a break, you're supposed to be dead! I don’t know how or why but it's me Jason, we've always told each other everything..."

"I know, I didn't want to put you through anymore pain."

"You were a pain that I enjoyed having dumbass." Your tone was soft, more meaningful than he'd expected and it encouraged him to tell you everything.

"(Y/n) I-"

"Save the explanation for later, let me just enjoy your company for now and then I gotta show you my place! I managed to get my own mechanic shop and I fixed up Red Hoods bike - the Red Hood! God I have so much to tell you!" Despite knowing the excited tone you held was technically for him, he had no intentions of telling you who he was just yet, after all he was more than content to have you in his life again rather than longing for more of your time when saving your dumb ass under his alias.

That was the only reason he'd come to your garage that night, to enjoy your familiar company a little longer, if it were anyone else he wouldn't have bothered but for you? He'd still do anything for you.

"Me too doll, for a start this is Roy Harper..."

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The owner Mrs Cayce carefully studied the scene, towel drying off your favourite mug as she continued to watch with a small smirk on her features and mysterious glint in her eyes.

"Why, it's about time you finally brought those two together isn't it Universe? Better late than never I suppose - but don’t you start any love triangle business ya hear?"

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Ali & Tommy

Ali: okay I need Ali: like fucking Ali: total seriousness from you right now Ali: can you handle that Tommy: whoa Tommy: alright yeah Tommy: unless you're preggo I ain't keeping that to myself for the next 9 like Ali: god no Ali: i know you're gay as hell so the birds and the bees don't worry you none but if anything you should KNOW that means I'm good right now Ali: but this is going to sound like as much of a joke Ali: but it ain't, yeah? Tommy: what you and your girlfriend do or who ain't none of my business but obviously we ain't here for that, are we? Tommy: I'm sitting down, go for it Ali: sure, sure, I'll make you go red later Ali: preferably when I can see/laugh but no, it ain't so Ali: fuck Ali: so this is weird like Ali: beyond Ali: you know Joe finally made an apperance here yeah Tommy: you're scaring me, Kat Tommy: unless he came out I don't reckon I'm ready to hear this Ali: I can't say if that's unwarranted or not, like Ali: soz Ali: basically, he came to me for a drugs hookup Ali: like, that's what the fuck weird enough but you know Ali: do you Ali: so I sent him to Drew, you know, Meena's brother? Ali: he deals now Ali: and then he hit me back up and shit Ali: you gotta tell me if this is some kinda sick joke but the boy sounded deadly serious, like HE was scared Ali: he said Joe asked for heroin, Tommo Tommy: nah nah he's gotta have it twisted Tommy: like he's pretty so he don't have to be the smartest, yeah Tommy: it'll be like a bad brain day so he needed to go harder than his prescription maybe but Tommy: not that fucking hard Ali: I wanna think that but Ali: he looked sick, Joe Ali: and idk how they could've had that miscommunication like smack is smack it's not like, nah I want this type of pill not that Tommy: probably got his slang fucked up Tommy: he's like an old man you know Tommy: sometimes Ali: he ain't that green Ali: fucking hell, even Ro could list a few names for it Ali: I literally do not know what to do Ali: because as soon as he came back, basically Ali: he's gone Ali: said his uni friend was in a car crash or some bullshit Ali: maybe it ain't but the timing reeks of it Tommy: fuck Tommy: this is so bad Tommy: did they see him, ma or da? Ali: nope, mum was taking rocky to the park or some shit whilst dad did the shop so they're all due back any time and I've gotta pass on the message Ali: minus the drugs, presumably Ali: what the fuck Tommy: don't say shit to them Tommy: she'll fucking Tommy: alright, where are Bea & Fraze like right now? Ali: idk Ali: not here, he waited long as he could to sneak out like he was never here Ali: should I tell them Ali: I swear to God I ain't got no wires crossed Ali: I've got all the messages from Drew, it's black and white so unless he's a real mentalist and just taking the piss Tommy: you deffo ain't that green & jesus all signs really are pointing to proper smackhead Tommy: Meena's brother's loads of things but I don't reckon he'd go this hard just to get your attention Tommy: no shade honey Ali: my thoughts exactly Ali: unless he's one of those people who's ultimate fantasy is to be murdered and I'm the master criminal for the job Ali: it just isn't something you lie about, unless you're totally cracked in the head yourself Tommy: we can kink shame him later like Tommy: but you gotta hit up the IT couple with this Tommy: I can try & talk to Joe but a screen's easy to ignore if you ain't shooting up heroin so I dunno reckon my luck's out Ali: I don't even know what the hell he's gonna say Ali: but I can't just Ali: sweep that one under the rug, can I Ali: Joe was like, gone, and not in a this is a bad brain day way like a Ali: I don't know Ali: let's say there was no putting the kettle on and convincing him to stay 'til the 'rents were back, like Tommy: we can't just Tommy: I'm here for this Tommy: and you can say like a skaghead Tommy: might have to Ali: fuck Ali: how Ali: why Tommy: I dunno Tommy: who's he with Tommy: what's he do Tommy: who the fuck is he Tommy: what's he playing at Ali: all valid questions but who knows Ali: none of us Ali: it was so easy to say like, 'don't blame him' when he didn't come home ever but Ali: it's weird, we're taking like any possible excuse not to be here Tommy *~ Yeah Tommy: do you want me to come back? Ali: no Ali: you should stay there Ali: if there's an intervention I'll buy you a ticket Ali: god knows you can't be missing out on that drama Ali: but realistically Ali: you know this family, what's getting done Tommy: cheers Tommy: but you ain't told Fraze yet, you know he's done crazier than get on a plane to start shit Ali: true Ali: Jesus Tommy: if throw us & the lovebirds in a group chat that's the best it can go Tommy: she'll calm him down Ali: I truly hate this family Tommy: you & me both, Kit Tommy: Drew isn't gonna say shit is he? Ali: I don't think he would Ali: like what's he got to gain from that Tommy: like don't tell your girlfriend I said so but use your feminine wiles if you have to, yeah? Tommy: if ma finds out about this it's gonna properly wreck her Ali: that's why I'm kinda glad he left 'cos it was fucking obvious Ali: but still, what are we gonna do Ali: lock him in a cupboard legit, let him out when he's ready to behave Tommy: she lost it enough over you all summer no way she can handle this Ali: are you saying I should've done smack Ali: got my moneys worth like Tommy: I'm not not saying it Tommy: fucking hell Ali: ah a summer of regrets Ali: seriously Ali: I wanna puke Tommy: you had the best time Tommy: but summer's well and truly over now Tommy: should we pray to sexy Jesus or what Ali: yeah, put down the needle, Joe Ali: it can't hurt, we're in theory catholics so Ali: say sorry and he'll do anything for us Tommy: so out of my depth with this Tommy: this school is well straight edge and there's no religious imagery anywhere Ali: 'cos real rockstars don't go stage school, babe 💔 Ali: maybe he was just gonna smoke it? ehhh Ali: literally the best consolation I've got for any of 'em right now Tommy: I don't wanna be a rockstar honey, that's you Tommy: maybe it was for a 'friend' lol Ali: don't Ali: if he asked drew for a condom too we'd have to dash to the airport like it's love actually Tommy: I wouldn't make that boy use protection but enough about me Ali: THOMAS Ali: behave Ali: this is so serious Tommy: I'm sorry but I'm not used to the kind of gay panic where I'm a gay just panicking like Ali: if you could send me a video of you flapping your limp wrists about, so I know it's real, tah Tommy: least I can do Tommy: I'm really fucking scared, you know Tommy: like, it's Joe Ali: me too Ali: I'm not trying to be a hypocrite but it's fucking heroin Ali: like how are we at defcon1 Tommy: he's not gonna die, yeah? That's only a just say no tactic, right? Tommy: like its not cut with rat poison anymore or Tommy: whatever the fuck Ali: I mean Ali: it's a risk with all drugs but like Ali: you kill off too many punters you get a rep so let's hope his shit is clean-ish Ali: and he knows how to dose Ali: though how the fuck this is even a conversation we're having about JOE Ali: just Tommy: that's a point what did Goldilocks give him 'cause I know he ain't stocking that Tommy: ma would've kneecapped him if he was dealing that hard Tommy: shit Tommy: I dunno Tommy: how is this our real life Ali: he said, Drew, this is, that he just gave him benzos Ali: but it sounded like he got like 50 which he surely did not go through before he left Ali: so he's either got on a fucking plane with 'em or he's left an emergency stash here Ali: do I check his room like that paranoid mother or Tommy: 50 like 5 0 Tommy: Christ almighty Tommy: yeah you should before you tell Fraze Ali: like that's a months worth Ali: idk why he'd get that many just to see him through, even if Drew was being a dick and seeing how much money he could get Ali: probably wiped out his supply of, like Ali: I will Ali: watch me get the blame for them, hope he's written his name on like it's houmous in the fridge or something Tommy: this is so fucked Tommy: how big is his bastard habit Tommy: like I can't Ali: you don't think Ali: oh God oh God Ali: is he online rn hold on Tommy: you think he's Tommy: shit Ali: I'll phone him fuck this Ali: and I'm telling Fraze like, right fucking now Tommy: you have to Tommy: if it's Tommy: we're out of time Ali: okay shit, I'll stay on here to you so you ain't left in the dark but I am also on it Tommy: yeah alright Ali: [a while but not forever] Ali: made him facetime me and he was at the airport, like he said Ali: basically, there's a 'fuck school is nearly here' party so he got that many for it and he reckons 'cos he's got a prescription for 'em, he just filled up his empty box and no one's gonna know, he'd gone through so like Ali: he had got away with that Ali: he seemed more with it, genuine Ali: I dunno Ali: I wasn't getting 'phone the ambulance now' vibes from him, it was reassuring, I wouldn't bullshit you on that Ali: not when it could be so bad Tommy: fucking prick Tommy: I thought like Tommy: thank god Ali: I know Ali: he was having a fucking coffee like Ali: I don't reckon you'd go spend your last in a fucking airport, even if you were done with life Tommy: bleak wouldn't be the word Tommy: next time I see him he's dead though Ali: seriously Ali: there's still the heroin issue but Ali: at least he's not actively killing himself like right this second Tommy: are we 100% that Drew's not just a really really shitty dealer Tommy: like did he say heroin Tommy: I'm grasping at straws and I fully hear myself but Ali: sadly I don't think he's hearing the H bomb just to say he ain't got any Ali: if he had a load to shift, I'd buy it Ali: but Ali: not buy it buy it Ali: this isn't a convoluted cry for help Tommy: don't make me laugh right now Ali: soz Ali: I can't help being such a natural comedic talent Tommy: yeah yeah genius we know babe Ali: gotta milk it whilst I'm still a kid Ali: the shine really gonna dull when I hit 16 Tommy: I'm sure your girlfriend is living for your prodigy status Tommy: I'm beating the boys off (yeah also a euphemism bye) & its only hard work Ali: good for your art, I'm sure Tommy: good for me Tommy: sod my art Ali: sorry Ali: I'll be happy for you when I'm coming down from my heart attack Ali: I am Tommy: me too Tommy: no worries Tommy: we can celebrate me being a hoe any other time Ali: we will 💚 Ali: thanks for not letting me/Joe die alone though Tommy: come down one weekend with your love interest Tommy: I promise to make it super but not intimidatingly gay Tommy: kinda my thing Ali: 'sounds good man Ali: maybe Halloween, bet you do some mad gay shit Tommy: 'course Tommy: Ali, you know I love you, yeah? Tommy: like being dramatic is also my thing but I mean Ali: 'course I do Ali: I can put you down as having me as favourite too, yeah? Ali: say it back if so Tommy: obviously Tommy: Rock's cool but he can't hang like you so Ali: get in Ali: 'til his bed time is past 8pm he can suck it Ali: love you too Tom-tom Tommy: I'd love to go to bed at 8 sometimes Tommy: this school is fucking knackering Ali: I bet Ali: worth it though Ali: yeah Tommy: maybe Tommy: probably Ali: more worth it than here would be Ali: definitely Tommy: full of more fit lads definitely Tommy: at least that are out Ali: god bless Ali: can't all be turning straights Tommy: so last century Tommy: trust you to find one in the first place Tommy: everyone's got more labels than the wardrobe dept usually Ali: 😏 Ali: your bubble is gonna burst so hard man Ali: enjoy it whilst it lasts Ali: seriously Tommy: I'll blow another one it's alright Tommy: that and my own horn of course Tommy: soon as I'm out of here Ali: it's a party 🎊🎈🎆 Tommy: any and everywhere we tread honey Tommy: and you know the drill, whoever's asking I'm dancing like Ali: 👍 Ali: let you get on with all your beating now Ali: keep you in the loop vis a vis whatever the fuck is happening with this Joe thing but Ali: twiddling my thumbs 'til then so Tommy: cheers 🐱 Tommy: laters yous 💛 Ali: 💚

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The 16 Best Taylor Swift Songs to Listen to

It's hard to believe Taylor Swift has been famous for over a decade now—a staggering level of fame that has seen gossip, girl squads, and high-profile relationships come and go. Known for her narrative songwriting, Swift boasts a massive discography broken up into "eras" by her loyal fan base. From her early country beginnings to the dark pop of 2017's Reputation, here are the 16 best Taylor Swift songs.

1

"All Too Well"

Widely considered to be her magnum opus, "All Too Well" tells the cautionary tale of a romance gone terribly wrong. Listeners follow Swift and her lover (feverishly theorized to be Jake Gyllenhaal) as she paints a picture of domestic upstate bliss devastated by a breakup. The nearly six-minute track peaks halfway through, when Swift unravels and drops the line: "You call me up again just to break me like a promise / So casually cruel in the name of being honest." It's dramatic, hyper-specific, and gut-wrenching: Taylor at her finest.

2

"Our Song"

If any song sparks joy, the third single from Swift's eponymous debut album is it. Full of charming lyrics with an equally delightful music video (The tulle! The roses! The makeup and curls!), "Our Song" is a showy display of her burgeoning superstardom.

3

"Blank Space"

Described by Swift as an answer to the media's "psycho serial dater" narrative, "Blank Space" boasts lyrics like, "Got a long list of ex lovers, they'll tell you I'm insane," and "Darling, I'm a nightmare dressed like a daydream." Gone are the sweetly wide-eyed love songs: "Blank Space" is 100 percent biting cynicism.

4

"Enchanted"

An epic love song about the magical moment you first meet someone, "Enchanted" is wistful, dramatic, angsty, and...about Owl City's Adam Young??? Who later covered the song and professed his mutual enchantment???? But literally NOTHING came of it???????? I still have so many questions. It also launched one of her fandom's most beloved memes.

5

"Tim McGraw"

Taylor's debut single is an ode to the songs that transport us back in time. No wonder it cemented her status on country radio—the track bears the same name as country music megastar Tim McGraw, a ballsy and genius move for the then-newcomer.

6

"Last Kiss"

Whomst among us has not cried over their ex to "Last Kiss?" The tune is simple, with each loaded lyric sung in clipped phrases until Swift hits the drawn-out bridge: "I'll watch your life in pictures like I used to watch you sleep / I feel you forget me like I used to feel you breathe." Oof.

7

"Holy Ground"

The song that should've been a single but never was, "Holy Ground" opens with driving drums and the word vomit "I-was-reminiscing-just-the-other-day-while-having-coffee-all-alone-and-Lord-it-took-me-away," making it hard not to get swept up in Taylor's relationship nostalgia.

8

"You Belong With Me"

Unrequited love and high school pretty much go hand in hand, as illustrated in this Swift classic. There's something freeing about the melody that makes you want to sing it at the top of your lungs. One listen to the pleading lyrics "Why can't you seeeeee? You belong with meeeee," and suddenly it's 2009. Ah, simpler times!

9

"Shake It Off"

"My ex-man brought his new girlfriend, she's like 'Oh my god,' but I'm just gonna shake." That lyric? Could move mountains.

10

"Red"

Our songstress takes her favorite lip color and applies it to a whirlwind romance that's like "driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street." The bouncy tune is a bit coy, a bit romantic, and a full-on banger.

11

"The Way I Loved You"

Hidden on Fearless is this sleeper hit about dating a perfectly nice boy who turns out to be, well, boring as hell. Instead, an unimpressed Taylor daydreams about her ex and their batshit-cray romance of yesteryear, singing, "I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain." "Rollercoaster kind of rush," indeed.

12

"Style"

Pop legends Max Martin, Shellback, and Ali Payami join forces with Swift on this moody disco track. The impeccable production is backed by flirty lyrics like, "I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt." After some back and forth ("I heard that you've been out and about with some other girl," she accuses; "What you heard is true, but I can't stop thinking about you," he admits), Swift throws caution to the wind with the "Take me home" coda.

13

"Picture to Burn"

The banjo! The country accent! The problematic lyrics that were thankfully changed! And who could forget the wonderfully terrible acting in this music video, featuring Taylor's IRL BFF Abigail Anderson.

14

"Delicate"

New relationships are a balancing act: You weigh how much you like someone against the real possibility of it all blowing up in your face. The stakes are high, and Swift knows that: "Is it cool that I said all that? Is it too soon to do this yet? 'Cause I know that it's delicate. Isn't it?"

15

"Wildest Dreams"

I live for The Drama™ and nothing is more Drama™ than the heartbeat intro, string orchestra, and old-glamour vibes of "Wildest Dreams." Makes me want to stand in a nice dress/stare at a sunset real bad.

16

"You Are in Love"

Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff helped out on this bonus track from 1989 (which is reportedly inspired by ex-girlfriend Lena Dunham). Swift sings about a relationship that’s stable and sure—a contrast from her previous stormy love songs. Focusing on details like “The light reflects the chain on your neck” and “He keeps a picture of you in his office downtown,” Taylor reminds us it’s the little things that can make us fall for a person.

ts1989fanatic did your favourite make the list, mine did my #1 Taylor song came in at #15

[mckarnstein]

Write your destiny.

Clexa snippet.

Clarke A. Griffin is the most talented author in the century. She became famous for writing "The Sky Princess and The Commander" saga, after her divorce, five years ago. She now travels around the world for signing events. She's getting tired from that.

"To whom?" She asks without taking her eyes off of the copy in her hands. The thousand one of the day.

"Alexandria Woods" She hears say to that voice she'd missed for five years now.

"Lexa?" Clarke feels chills of excitement running all over her body.

"Hello, Clarke," Her ex wife says and she melts. She has always loved the way the 'k' sound rolls on her tongue.

"What are you doing here?" she hopes that doesn't came out as eager and desperate as she feels.

"I heard you were in town," she shrugs shyly like if wasn't a big deal going to your ex wife's signing event after that last bitter goodbye when they signed the papers, "you look good" she offers with a warm smile.

"Thanks," Clarke can't help the smile on her face, Lexa is still the always gentlewoman. She knows she'd look like a mess, ten months of travelling around the world, never-ending jet lag and not having this woman in front of her sharing her bed do that, still, Lexa reassures her she looked fine in her eyes, "how have you been?" she smacks her head inside of her because of course she's a big writing star but as soon as her ex wife is standing there she's back to that nervous teenager she were when they first met.

"I've had better years," Lexa gives her a sad smile and Clarke's heart skips a beat. It couldn't mean what she hopes it does? She's not sure how to take this. But then her blue eyes meets with the intense green of Lexa's and she's gone.

Clarke is about to say something else when someone clears her throat. She doesn't dare to look away from her favourite pair of eyes. All those shadows of green. All those shared secrets behind. But she wonders why there's a frown on the brunette's face.

"Hi, Lexa, how kind of you coming today," her manager places a hand over her shoulder.

"Nylah," Lexa mutters and Clarke's shakes Nylah's hand off of her.

"Clarke, you're stopping the line," Nylah shout-whispers right to her ear not making any subtle intent to apparent her flirty move.

"Right," Clarke bites her bottom lip. She glances over the bookstore and there are like 100 fans more. She only has eyes for Lexa, tho.

"I think I should get going," Lexa gives her a simple nod with an honest smile, "it was nice to see you're good, Clarke," before Clarke can say anything else, Lexa is out of the store.

Five seconds, that's all that took her to come to sense. She let Lexa walk out of the court five years ago and was her biggest mistake. Not now. Not again. Not ever. She looks at the book in her hands. Not this end. Not this story. Not them. She signs the book and runs leaving behind a Nylah asking what is wrong and all her fans bewildered.

Her ex wife is a few meters away, "Lexa!" she screams as loud as her lungs make it possible.

"Clarke?" Lexa turns around with wide open hopeful eyes and tilts her head in that puppy way Clarke loves so much.

"You, I," She tries to speak but uh, she'd forgotten how hard was for her to run. Lexa's was always the athletic. She was the couch potato, "ah, you forgot your book," she blurts out extending her hand and she wants to smack herself once again.

"Oh, yeah," She can see Lexa deflating by her awkward comment, "thanks," Lexa reaches for the book in her hands. There's a spark between them when in that fraction of time her fingers collides and Clarke knows she has to try at least.

"Have dinner with me! " smack three. She sounds more demanding than pleading if Lexa's amused face tells her that.

"Beg you pardon?" Lexa really is a lost puppy. So cute.

"I mean, we could, you know, catch up and have a nice dinner together and,"

"Is Nylah OK with that?" the brunette asks and Clarke is the lost one there.

"Why wouldn't she?" Clarke shakes her head. Yeah, Nylah wouldn't be completely fine with her staying another night in Polis ruining her strict schedule but...

"Aren't you two supposed to be together?" the hurt in Lexa's voice shreds Clarke's heart. But wait, what?!

"What are you talking about?" Clarke can't believe Lexa thinks she's with... Nylah?

"Uh, you know the rumours all around the Internet," Lexa shrugs nonchalantly hiding her hands in the pockets of her jeans. Clarke's knees bends. She knows that's what her ex wife does when she's nervous. She toys with the seams of her pockets to relieve some tension.

"What do you mean rumours" Clarke steps into Lexa's personal space. She doesn't step back and Clarke relaxes she's not pushing Lexa away.

"Uh, mostly twitter, they say you two got together after last Christmas," Lexa mumbles not looking at Clarke. She's kicking one foot with the other and all Clarke wants to do is to hug her and kiss her and, she still can't.

"Lex," She gently rubs Lexa's forearm to make her glance at her, "uh, we don't, well, don't read those, I actually dropped twitter few years ago when the last book came out," she sighs.

"Why,"

"Well, the fans weren't thrilled when the sky princess leave the commander," Clarke chuckles with a heartbroken trace in her eyes.

"Well, the commander deserved that," Lexa confess. She purses her lips looking away from Clarke.

Joy fills Clarke's heart. She didn't think Lexa would have read the books.

"I don't believe she did, the sky princess was kind of a bitch with her," she tries to joke but it comes out with a sour taste, "she pushed the commander away and then complained how she felt alone,"

"Yeah, but the commander should've known better. I mean, she kinda knew the sky princess was headstrong and so stubborn," Lexa smirks and Clarke blushes at that, "but brave enough to follow her dreams no matter what," she finishes with a kind smile.

"Yeah, well, I believe she regretted the minute the commander left," Lexa lift her head and Clarke notices her beautiful green eyes shining, "anyway, I'm not, Nylah and me, we are not together, so, uh," Clarke bites her bottom lip again. She does feel like that awkward teenager who asked Lexa go for a burger all those years ago. Their first date, "so, ah, would you like to have dinner with me?" The same knots in her stomach are present, no butterflies, is more like a dead weight inside. If Lexa says no, all of that weight is going to fall down bringing her right to the hell itself.

Lexa purses her plump lips together and Clarke's eyes wanders over her mouth. Geez. She prays to the gods above Lexa says yes.

"OK, yeah, let's have dinner tonight," Lexa nods slowly. Like if she's still making her mind around the idea.

"Yeah?" Clarke can't believe Lexa agreed so fast, "OK, yeah, right, so, see you tonight," she nods a thousand times and walks back not turning around to get back to the bookstore.

Lexa frowns immediately, "Hey, Clarke, you didn't say where are we supposed to go or..."

"Look at the book," Clarke winks at Lexa with a mischievously grin before disappearing inside the store.

Lexa's frown deepens, she opens the book at the marked page and smiles shaking her head.

At the top of said page she can recognise Clarke handwriting.

'Tonight, 7:30 pm, The ark'

Lexa laughs. The ark was the diner they went on their first date. Before she closes the book there's something else catching her eye. Underlined, in the middle of the page, there's a dialogue.

'I still love you - said the sky princess to the commander.'

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