#something something all along there was some invisible string tying you to me etc

[astromechs]

ok i know i just started a new idea, but here's my next one:

pre rogue one, cassian and jyn as dual protagonists of a cat and mouse game neither is quite fully aware that they're playing, as cassian's operation fracture investigation closes in on jyn's identity and jyn's luck ultimately runs out before she's caught (as liana hallik) and imprisoned on wobani

[glenrocklibraryteens]

Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

Coming of age , drama , graphic novel

Page count: 288

Rating: 5 stars

Reviewed by: AS

In my opinion I loved Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. This book made me feel happy, and I genuinely enjoyed the characters, the plot, character development, writing, etc. I think this because this book had amazing build up and it was very enjoyable to read. The characters were written well, and most were likable and enjoyable. I was hooked on this book, and I didn’t want to put it down until I finished it. I didn’t relate to any of the characters, but most of the characters I think can be relatable to some who read the novel. This is because there is a lot of diversity within these characters. Also, a lot of the characters have different personalities and the way they act, so it makes it easier for most of the characters to be seen as relatable. This book showed me the struggles of anyone who identifies to be a part of the LGBTQ+. It talked about a lot of struggles LGBTQ+ members face. This graphic novel talks about a lot of important issues like identifying your sexual orientation, being taken advantage of, the struggles of coming out, etc. I think representation is important, and Oseman did an amazing job in showing teen struggles. I believe Oseman did an incredible job on writing and illustrating this graphic novel. I like the small details she includes. For example, Oseman creates leaves and puts them on multiple pages and the cover of the book. Even the front and back cover include these leaves, which definitely symbolizes something. I would recommend this graphic novel to any teens who enjoy romance and coming of age books/movies. The romance in Heartstopper is entertaining and sweet. For people who enjoy coming of age the characters face adult problems, and losing their innocence. I would rate this book 5 stars, for it was amazing and one of my favorite books I've read this year. This is why I believe you should read Heartstopper by Alice Oseman.

Playlist for Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

Eventually by Tame Impala : Charlie is genuinely bothered by Ben and in the song "Eventually” by Tame Impala there is a lyric “Wish I could turn you back into a stranger”. Charlie does regret the choices he’s made with Ben, including liking him and kissing him.   

ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? by Tyler, The Creator: In the ending of Heartstopper Nick ends up walking out the room, with Charlie anxious and confused. In this song “ARE WE STILL FRIENDS” Tyler’s lyrics are similar to the ending, for Charlie is left with the question are we still friends? Charlie doesn’t know if Nick is mad or if he doesn’t want to talk to him anymore.   

Melting by Kali Uchis- This song can represent Charlie’s crush on Nick. With lyrics like “Melting like an ice cream when you smile” which means having a crush on someone.

Dream boy by Beach Bunny- This song can represent both Charlie and Nick’s crush on each other. Beach Bunny says in the song “You’ve got my heart bursting at the seams'’. This lyric does relate to Charlie And Nick's crushes on each other.   

I THINK by Tyler, The Creator- Since Charlie has a crush on Nick, but is convinced Nick is straight, “I THINK” is similar to his situation. Tyler states “I think i’m falling in love How can I tell you?” Charlie doesn’t know how he would tell Nick, and Charlie doesn’t know if he is gay or not, so he wouldn’t wanna tell him if he’s straight.   

Invisible String by Taylor Swift- I believe this song is similar to Nick and Charlie's friendship. The lyrics of the song is “All along there was some invisible string tying to me?” Which can be a metaphor to Nick and Charlie connecting quickly with each other when they first met. There is an invisible string tying them together to always be together and for them to never diverge.   

Where is my mind? by Pixies - This song can relate to Nick being stressed with his sexuality. This was stressful because he didn’t know who he liked and he even tried taking quizzes. In the song a lyric is “And you’ll ask yourself Where is my mind?” which can represent Nick not knowing who he was and he was in a stressful situation.  

Sparks by Coldplay- This song does relate to the ending of the book. This could be Nick's point of view of what happened with Charlie. Almost kissing and then him leaving. A lyric in “Spark”  is “ And I know , I was wrong But I won’t let you down” which can be seen as Nick knowing what he did was wrong, but still caring for Charlie.   

Flaming Hot Cheetos by Clairo- Charlie had a feeling his crush on Nick would come out positive. Tao, his best friend, tried convincing that Nick was straight, but somehow Charlie knew his crush on Nick would end positively. Clairo sings “I’m feeling something right” in Flaming Hot Cheetos. Charlie felt something right with Nick, that is why he continued to have a crush on him.  

Treehouse by Alex G- “Treehouse” by Alex G can represent Nick and Charlie’s friendship in the first chapter. In “Treehouse” a lyric “Do not enter" is written on the doorway Why can’t everyone just go away? Expect you, you can stay” This lyric can show that even through a tough time Nick and Charlie will always be there for each other.

[barnesafterglow]

hey guys! so i finally hit 1k not too long ago which is insane bc i feel like i just made this blog yesterday. being on this site has been the best few months of my life, honestly. i have made some of my best friends on here, and i wouldn’t give them up for the world. i’m so grateful for every single person that follows and supports me. i love you all so much <3

that being said, i thought it would be fun to do a little something for this milestone, and what better way to do that than to make it completely based around taylor swift <3. it feels fitting both because of my username, and the very first fic i ever wrote and posted was based on a taylor swift song

this challenge will start now and end on march 25th. no minimum or maximum word count, but i do ask that if it’s more than 500 words, please use a read more.

edit: if you still want to participate but weren’t able to meet the deadline, please feel free to write something - just make sure you tag me and i’ll add it to the masterlist!

rules:

my blog is 18+ and therefore this writing challenge is too

smut, fluff, and angst are all welcome! please no dark fics

please do not write anything with non/dubcon, bathroom play, underage characters (in relationships), or anything related to suicide, eating disorders, etc. (these last few in particular are very triggering to me and i will not only not read them, but block anyone who submits them)

tag me in your work as well as tagging the post #all’s well writing challenge

message me/send me an ask if you have any other questions!

i will be going through and reading these as they are posted (to the best of my ability), and adding them to a masterlist that i’ll post when all of them are submitted! if it has been more than a couple days since you posted and i haven’t reblogged it yet, shoot me a message or an ask because i may have missed it

below are some suggested prompts, but any lyrics/anything taylor swift related can be used! you also don’t have to use specific lyrics, it can just be the vibe of the line/song. just please be sure to include what the prompt is at the beginning/in your author’s note :) you don’t need to claim a prompt, they can be used by multiple people because i think everyone can make their own unique story!

fluff

“this love is difficult but it's real” love story, fearless

“can't help it if there's no one else” hey stephen, fearless

“the stakes are high, the water's rough, but this love is ours” ours, speak now

“i'll be loving you for quite some time” stay stay stay, red

“all i feel in my stomach is butterflies” everything has changed, red

“just grab my hand and don't ever drop it” i know places, 1989

“you are the one i have been waiting for” king of my heart, reputation

“now i've read all of the books beside your bed” paper rings, lover

“all along there was some, invisible string, tying you to me” / “hell was the journey but it brought me heaven” invisible string, folklore

angst

“and i was right there beside him all summer long, and then the time we woke up to find that summer gone” tim mcgraw, taylor swift

“even now just looking at you feels wrong” should’ve said no, taylor swift

“and my heart's not breaking, 'cause I'm not feeling anything at all” the way i loved you, fearless

“and i stare at the phone, he still hasn't called, and then you feel so low you can't feel nothing at all” forever & always, fearless

“it turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you” back to december, speak now

“you never called it what it was” / “when your brooklyn broke my skin and bones” all too well, red

”gone was any trace of you, i think i am finally clean” clean, 1989

“but if the story's over, why am i still writing pages?” / “tryna find a part of me you didn't take up” death by a thousand cuts, lover

“i knew i'd curse you for the longest time, chasing shadows in the grocery line” cardigan, folklore

“august sipped away, like a bottle of wine, 'cause you were never mine” august, folklore

“now i'm begging for footnotes in the story of your life” tolerate it, evermore

misc. (ones i really don’t know how to categorize/could go multiple ways)

“but i know you wish it was me” speak now, speak now

“broke your heart, i'll put it back together” how you get the girl, 1989

“should've known i'd be the first to leave, think about the place where you first met me” getaway car, reputation

“all of this silence and patience, pining and desperately waiting” / “i don't want you like a best friend” dress, reputation

“tell me that you're still mine, tell me that we'll be just fine” / “i don't wanna lose this with you” afterglow, lover

“breakups happen every day, you don't have to lose it” / “if our love died young, i can't bear witness” right where you left me, evermore

“everybody wonders what it would be like to love you” gold rush, evermore

characters:

any mcu characters

any sebastian stan characters (except tommy lee and jeff gillooly)

any chris evans characters

if you want to write another character feel free to send me a message and ask!

no pressure tags if people want to signal boost <3

@pellucid-constellations @itistimeforusalltodecidewhoweare @sweetascanbee @sweetdreamsbuck @babiebucky @treatbuckywkisses @spidderboy @aphrogeneias @atlaese @ambrosiase @starbuckie @howdoyousleep3 @buckydaddy @bubblebuckys @buckys-left-middle-finger @foreverindreamlandd @writing-for-marvel @fandoms-writings @nexusnyx @strwbrrybucky @benignbucky @inklore @abovethesmokestacks @jadedvibes @the-iceni-bitch @asgardwinter @schmuckyschmarnes @bloomingbucky @maladaptivexxdaydreaming @smokeinherperfume @beefybuckrrito

[wildinvite]

( folklore plots. )

exile — you never gave a warning sign / i gave so many signs.

sad exes plot as per usual. muse a was the reason for their relationship’s downfall; neglecting muse b, failing to communicate, etc, and throwing every second chance they were given down the drain. eventually, muse b had enough and finally called it quits. later, muse a bumps into muse b again for the first time after their breakup, only to find them with someone new. muse a is hurt over how quickly muse b has moved on, convinced that their breakup came out of nowhere, while muse b insists they gave them multiple chances to change their ways before deciding to leave. whether this causes muse a to see the error of their ways and attempt to make it up to muse b or if they continue in a toxic cycle is up to u

illicit affairs — don't call me "baby", look at this godforsaken mess that you made me

this could go a few different ways!! an average cheating plot where muse a and muse b are instantly attracted to one another, starting an intimate relationship before muse a reveals that they already have a significant other at home. despite this, the two continue hooking up in secret, but with each day that goes by, muse b becomes increasingly frustrated with muse a stringing them along. OR!!! a secret romance type plot. could be a forbidden love romeo/juliet scenario or something more simple like “hey, you’re my best friend’s sibling and i think we should keep this under wraps for now” or “we’re two celebs in love but we want to keep the media out of our business” but as more time passes, muse b keeps urging a reluctant muse a to let their relationship become public knowledge.

this is me trying — maybe i don’t know quite what to say, but i’m here in your doorway

more exes! or just an old friendship if that floats your boat more. muse a broke up with muse b during a rough patch in their life (be it they were struggling with alcohol, drugs, etc) and the two lost contact. flash forward a few years and muse a is sober and on the straight and narrow, showing up at muse b’s doorstep to apologise for how they treated them. muse b could be in a new relationship, refuse to speak to muse a or hell maybe they’re more than willing to take them back idk it’s your decision guys

invisible string — isn't it just so pretty to think all along there was some invisible string tying you to me?

soft and fluffy! could even be a soulmate kinda thing if you’re into that. muse a and muse b are strangers dealing with their own shit who constantly find themselves running into each other over and over again, be it at the grocery store, at the emergency room, in the street, at a party, etc. after the third or so time, they strike up a conversation because “hey, are you following me or something” and form the connection that was destined for them all along. maybe they even discover that they met before when they were young or were even just in the same room a few years ago without even knowing it. that’s fate babey

peace — i'd give you my sunshine, give you my best but the rain is always gonna come if you're standin' with me

a classic famous relationship plot. muse a is famous and at the peak of their career and muse b is either just your average person or an upcoming celeb themselves. the two meet at a party and have an instant connection, soon developing a relationship further down the line. however, because muse a is so well known, the pair are constantly struggling with their relationship being scrutinized and picked apart by the media, and with many fans talking shit about muse b online (think those dumb threads on twitter where stans try to analyse pictures and clips so they can prove a relationship is fake or for pr). can their relationship withstand the hard times?? hell if i know

[dusksfm]

      this  weekend  will  be  the  first  of  MANY  upcoming  meme  weekends !  in  order  to  participate  ,   pls  TAG YOURSELF  (  DO NOT REBLOG  )  in  the  comments  and  if  you  see  any  characters  tagged  ,   pls  be  sure  to  send  memes  as  well !   you  may  choose  from  one  (  or more  )  of  the  following  to  send  to  people  .   questions  may  be  sent  all  weekend  and  answered  at  player’s  convience  .  

HONESTY WEEKEND

with  messages  sent  on  anonymous  ,   your  character  MUST  answer  anything  honestly  ,   but  this  information  cannot  be  used  in  game  and  will  only  be  used  ooc   (  ie.  as  headcanons  ,   for  plotting  ,   etc.   )  

THE OTHER LINE

∗ o1﹕ a  text  sent  late  at  night . ∗ o2﹕ a  text  asking  for  advice . ∗ o3﹕ a  text  sent  out  of  worry . ∗ o4﹕ a  text  sent  out  of  excitement . ∗ o5﹕ a  text  sent  out  of  anger . ∗ o6﹕ a  text  containing  a  picture . ∗ o7﹕ a  text  to  get  back  in  touch . ∗ o8﹕ a  text  saying  goodbye . ∗ o9﹕ a  text  containing  a  confession . ∗ 1o﹕ a  cheesy  text . ∗ 11﹕ a  text  sent  from  across  the  room . ∗ 12﹕ a  text  that  wasn’t  meant  for  the  receiver . ∗ 13﹕ an  intoxicated  text . ∗ 14﹕ a  text  sent  while  half  asleep . ∗ 14﹕ a  text  that  was  never  sent . ∗ 15﹕ a  text  containing  advice . ∗ 16﹕ a  flirtatious  text . ∗ 17﹕ a  text  during  a  breakdown  /  panic  attack . ∗ 18﹕ a  threatening  text . ∗ 19﹕ a  suggestive  text . ∗ 2o﹕ a  text  containing  an  apology . ∗ 21﹕ a  text  to  a  group  chat . ∗ 22﹕ a  text  regarding  [ character name ] . ∗ 23﹕ a  text  containing  a  pick - up  line . ∗ 24﹕ an  angry  text . ∗ 25﹕ an  urgent  text . ∗ 26﹕ an  affectionate  text . ∗ 27﹕ a  text  after  first  meeting . ∗ 28﹕ an  embarrassing  text . ∗ 29﹕ a  supportive  text . ∗ 3o﹕ a  random  text .

TAYLOR SWIFT FOLKLORE + EVERMORE MEMES

FOLKLORE.

‘  we  never  painted  by  the  numbers,  but  we  were  making  it  count.  ’

‘  you  know  the  greatest  loves  of  all  time  are  over  now.  ’

‘  we  were  something,  don’t  you  think  so  ?  ’

‘  in  my  defense,  i  have  none.  ’

‘  if  my  wishes  came  true,  it  would  have  been  you.  ’

‘  when  you  are  young  they  assume  you  know  nothing.  ’

‘  i  knew  you’d  haunt  all  of  my  what-if’s.  ’

‘  you  drew  scars  around  my  stars  but  now  i’m  bleeding.  ’

‘  i  knew  i’d  curse  you  for  the  longest  time.  ’

‘  who  knows  if  you / he / she / they ‘d  never  showed  up,  what  could  have  been.  ’

‘  i  had  a  marvelous  time  ruining  everything.  ’

‘  you’re  laughing,  but  the  joke’s  not  funny  at  all.  ’

‘  you’re  not  my  homeland  anymore.  ’

‘  you  were  my  crown,  now  i’m  in  exile.  ’

‘  all  this  time,  we  always  walked  a  very  thin  line.  ’

‘  your  eyes  add  insult  to  injury.  ’

‘  if  i’m  on  fire,  you’ll  be  made  of  ashes  too.  ’

‘  did  i  deserve  all  the  hell  you  gave  me  ?  ’

‘  i  loved  you,  i  swear  i  loved  you  til  my  dying  day.  ’

‘  if  i’m  dead  to  you,  why  are  you  at  the  wake  ?  ’

‘  i  still  talk  to  you  while  i’m  screaming  at  the  sky.  ’

‘  you  had  to  kill  me  but  it  killed  you  just  the  same.  ’

‘  i  know  they  said  the  end  is  near.  ’

‘  i’ll  be  shining  just  for  you.  ’

‘  i’m  still  a  believer,  but  i  don’t  know  why.  ’

‘  i’ve  never  been  a  natural,  all  i  do  is  try.  ’

‘  i  used  to  scream  ferociously  any  time  i  wanted.  ’

‘  i  love  you  to  the  moon  and  saturn.  ’

‘  our  love  lasts  so  long.  ’

‘  i  can  see  us  lost  in  the  memory.  ’

‘  you  were  never  mine.  ’

‘  do  you  remember  ?  ’

‘  i  remember  thinking  i  had  you.  ’

‘  i  was  living  for  the  hope  of  it  all.  ’

‘  i  didn’t  know  if  you’d  care  if  i  came  back.  ’

‘  i  have  a  lot  of  regrets  about  that.  ’

‘  i  don’t  quite  know  what  to  say,  but  i’m  here  in  your  doorway.  ’

‘  at  least  i’m  trying.  ’

‘  it’s  hard  to  be  anywhere  these  days  when  all  i  want  is  you.  ’

‘  you  showed  me  colors  you  know  i  can’t  see  with  anyone  else.  ’

‘  look  at  this  idiotic  fool  that  you’ve  made  me.  ’

‘  for  you  i  would  ruin  myself  a  million  little  times.  ’

‘  time,  curious  time,  cutting  me  open  and  healing  me  fine.  ’

‘  all  along  there  was  some  invisible  string  tying  you  to  me.  ’

‘  hell  was  the  journey  but  it  brought  me  heaven.  ’

‘  what  did  you  think  i’d  say  to  that  ?  ’

‘  what  a  shame  she  went  mad.  ’

‘  you  took  everything  from  me.  ’

‘  you  want  a  single  glimpse  of  relief  to  make  sense  of  what  you’ve  seen.  ’

‘  it’s  like  i  couldn’t  breathe.  ’

‘  the  worst  thing  that  i  ever  did  was  what  i  did  to  you.  ’

‘  i  dreamt  of  you  all  summer  long.  ’

‘  right  now  is  the  last  time  i  can  dream  about  what  happens  when  you  see  my  face  again.  ’

‘  i  don’t  know  anything,  but  i  know  i  miss  you.  ’

‘  the  rain  is  always  going  to  come  if  you’re  standing  with  me.  ’

‘  i’m  a  fire  and  i’ll  keep  your  brittle  heart  warm.  ’

‘  i  would  die  for  you  in  secret.  ’

‘  would  it  be  enough  if  i  could  never  give  you  peace  ?  ’

‘  no  other  sadness  in  the  world  would  do.  ’

‘  your  faithless  love  is  the  only  hoax  i  believe  in.  ’

‘  i  don’t  belong,  and  my  beloved  neither  do  you.  ’

‘  i  want  you  right  here.  ’

EVERMORE.

‘  i  never  would  have  known  by  the  look  on  your  face.  ’

‘  the  more  that  you  say,  the  less  i  know.  ’

‘  wherever  you  stray,  i’ll  follow.  ’

‘  i  dropped  your  hand  while  dancing.  ’

‘  love  slipped  beyond  your  reaches,  and  i  couldn’t  give  a  reason.  ’

‘  i  never  was  ready,  so  i  watched  you  go.  ’

‘  sometimes  you  just  don’t  know  the  answer  til’  someone’s  on  their  knees  and  asks  you.  ’

‘  what  a  shame  she’s  fucked  in  the  head.  ’

‘  everybody  wonders  what  it  would  be  like  to  love  you.  ’

‘  what  must  it  be  like  to  grow  up  that  beautiful  ?  ’

‘  my  mind  turns  your  life  into  folklore.  ’

‘  there’s  an  ache  in  you,  put  there  by  the  ache  in  me.  ’

‘  i  won’t  ask  you  to  wait  if  you  don’t  ask  me  to  stay.  ’

‘  the  heart  i  know  i’m  breaking  is  my  own.  ’

‘  you’re  so  much  older,  and  wiser.  ’

‘  i  know  my  love  should  be  celebrated,  but  you  tolerate  it.  ’

‘  if  it’s  all  in  my  head,  tell  me  now.  ’

‘  you  assume  i’m  fine  but  what  would  you  do  if  i  break  free  and  leave  us  in  ruins  ?  ’

‘  i  think  he / she / they  did  it,  but  i  just  can’t  prove  it.  ’

‘  i’m  not  letting  up  until  the  day  i  die.  ’

‘  you  haven’t  met  the  new  me  yet.  ’

‘  there  is  happiness  in  our  history.  ’

‘  you’re  haunted  by  the  look  in  my  eyes  that  would  have  loved  you  for  a  lifetime.  ’

‘  i  can’t  make  it  go  away  by  making  you  a  villain.  ’

‘  when  did  your  winning  smile  begin  to  look  like  a  smirk  ?  ’

‘  sorry,  i  can’t  see  facts  through  all  of  my  fury.  ’

‘  do  you  ever  stop  and  think  about  me  ?  ’

‘  it’s  never  too  late  to  come  back  to  my  side.  ’

‘  i  guess  i’ll  never  know,  and  you’ll  go  on  with  the  show.  ’

‘  you  know  you’ll  always  know  me.  ’

‘  did  i  paint  your  bluest  skies  the  darkest  grey  ?  ’

‘  did  you  love  me,  or  were  you  too  polite  to  leave  me  ?  ’

‘  your  touch  brought  forth  an  incandescent  glow.  ’

‘  i  sit  here  and  wait,  grieving  for  the  living.  ’

‘  my  pain  fits  in  the  palm  of  your  freezing  hand.  ’

‘  i  can’t  stop  you  putting  roots  in  my  dreamland.  ’

‘  i’d  live  and  die  for  moments  that  we  stole  on  begged  and  borrowed  time.  ’

‘  takes  one  to  know  one.  ’

‘  you’re  a  bandit  like  me.  ’

‘  forever  is  the  sweetest  con.  ’

‘  you  had  some  tricks  up  your  sleeves.  ’

‘  now  i  know  i’m  never  going  to  love  again.  ’

‘  i  tried  to  pick  my  battles  until  the  battle  picked  me.  ’

‘  your  nemeses  will  defeat  themselves  before  they  get  the  chance  to  swing.  ’

‘  you’re  alive  in  my  head.  ’

‘  what  died  didn’t  stay  dead.  ’

‘  it  cut  deep  to  know  you  right  to  the  bone.  ’

‘  i  can’t  remember  what  i  used  to  fight  for.  ’

‘  in  the  cracks  of  light,  i  dreamed  of  you.  ’

‘  i  had  a  feeling  so  peculiar.  ’

‘  i’m  right  where  you  left  me.  ’

‘  i’m  still  sitting  in  a  corner  i  haunt.  ’

‘  if  my  love  died  young,  i  can’t  bear  witness.  ’

‘  you  left  me  no  choice  but  to  stay  here  forever.  ’

‘  it’s  that  old  familiar  body  ache,  from  the  same  little  break  in  your  soul.  ’

‘  sometimes  giving  up  is  the  strong  thing.  ’

‘  sometimes  to  run  is  the  brave  thing.  ’

‘  you  know  when  it’s  time  to  go.  ’

LOUD DEAFENING SILENCE

(  a  series  of  nonverbal  prompts .   mature  themes  present ,   ‘ my ’ muse  belongs  to  the  one who  posted  the  meme  -  send   “ + REVERSE ”   to  reverse  the  prompts .  )

→     𝐈 .    GENERAL

❛   hush .   raise  a  finger  in  a  gesture  to  silence  my  muse . ❛   sit .  gesture  for  my  muse  to  sit  down . ❛   door .   hold  a  door  open  for  my  muse . ❛   tap .   tap  my  muse  on  the  shoulder  to  garner  their  attention . ❛   hunger .   give  my  muse  something  to  eat  /  drink . ❛   cook .   present  my  muse  with  home - cooked  food . ❛   brush .   work  a  brush  /  comb  through  my  muse’s  hair . ❛   read .   silently  read  a  book  alongside  my  muse . ❛   hand .   hold  out  a  hand  for  my  muse  to  take . ❛   dressed .   help  my  muse  put  on  an  article  of  clothing . ❛   note .   give  my  muse  a  note  saying :   [ content ] . ❛   amplify .   turn  up  the  music  in  the  car .

→     𝐈𝐈 .    ANGST

❛   patch .   help  my  muse  patch  up  a  wound . ❛   night terrors .   hold  my  muse  after  they  wake  up  from  a  nightmare . ❛   company .   silently  sit  with  my  muse  to  comfort  them. ❛   hospital .   my  muse  is  told  that  yours  is  in  the  hospital . ❛   revelation .   show  my  muse  evidence  of  a  lie  they  told . ❛   indulge .   find  my  muse  drinking  to  cope . ❛   downfall .   find  my  muse  collapsed  on  the  ground . ❛   console .   comfort  my  muse  as  they  cry . ❛   nurse .   give  my  muse  company  in  the  hospital .

→     𝐈𝐈 .    AFFECTIONATE

❛   wink .   wink  at  my  muse .  ❛   wrap .   wrap  an  arm  around  my  muse’s  [ shoulders  /  waist ] . ❛   caress .   gently  caress  my  muse’s  face . ❛   tousle .   mess  playfully  with  my  muse’s  hair . ❛   chest .   place  your  head  on  my  muse’s  chest .    ❛  comb .   comb  fingers  through  my  muse’s  hair .     grasp .   run  to  my  muse  &  jump  into  their  arms . ❛   lean .   lean  on  my  muse’s  shoulder . ❛   tender .   kiss  my  muse  on  the  [ forehead  /  cheek  /  nose ] . ❛   abrupt .   kiss  my  muse  out  of  the  blue . ❛   chaste .   chastely  kiss  my  muse . ❛   good morning .   kiss  my  muse  the  morning  after . ❛   volumes .   gaze  at  my  muse  in  a  way  that  silently  says  ‘i love you’ .

→     𝐈𝐈𝐈 .    VIOLENT

❛   strike .   [ slap / punch ]  my muse in the face . ❛   gun .   wield  a  gun  at  my  muse . ❛   twist .   twist  my  muse’s  arm  behind  their  back . ❛   throttle .   aggressively  wrap  your  hands  around  my  muse’s  throat . ❛   parch .   burn  my  muse  with  a  hot  object . ❛   take down .   forcefully  bring  my  muse  to  the  ground . ❛   gouge .   wield  a  sharp  object  at  my  muse . ❛  shunt .   shove  my  muse  backwards . ❛  stickup .   yell  at  my  muse  to  put  their  hands  in  the  air. ❛  shoot .   [ fatally  /  non-fatally ]   shoot  my  muse . ❛  stab .   stab  my  muse with a  [ knife / other object ].

[slipping-through-my-fingertips]

invisible string

Prompt 1 (invisible string by Taylor Swift) from the Klaine/CC Valentine’s Challenge 2021. 

Thank you to @klaineccfanficlibrary for jumpstarting this series for me!

Summary: they were always meant to be together

Announcement: this is also the first installment of my folklore series. It pairs well with Lover. I’ll be arranging the stories at some point so they read in track order. Enjoy!

AO3

Green was the color of the grass

Where I used to read at Centennial Park

I used to think I would meet somebody there

Blaine thought it must be strange to sit in the park trying to read but getting distracted by the greenness of the green. The people walking past him didn’t comment on his odd behavior. New Yorkers didn’t care about what other people were doing, they had places to be and no time to care about weirdos admiring grass while sitting on park benches. 

But Kurt Hummel wasn’t a true New Yorker. He may fit right in with the city folk in terms of fashion and efficiency yet Kurt was still fundamentally a small-town boy. 

He had an eye for details and Blaine had an eye for Kurt.

He loved watching Kurt perfect a particularly challenging dance routine in class. He enjoyed watching Kurt analyze food menus when they went to get lunch together as if deciding on the right dish was going to affect how the rest of his day was laid out. Blaine liked walking with Kurt and actively seeing Kurt take in his surroundings, the strangers walking past them, and the city itself all around them. Sometimes, if Blaine was extremely lucky that day, Kurt would turn to him with a smile—just a little grin, no teeth—and make some sort of comment about what a fellow student was wearing and chuckle under his breath about it when it was particularly bad or sigh in awe if he had been out-fashioned. 

On that Friday morning, Blaine was waiting to meet Kurt for their usual coffee date. Well, not quite a date, just a tri-weekly coffee before their shared dance class. Sitting on a park bench admiring the grass's coloring because he didn't have Kurt to admire instead. 

It was in a taxi that same night when Blaine realized he was in love with Kurt Hummel. 

They had been out dancing with some friends from class celebrating the end of midterms week. Kurt and he decided to share a taxi home because they both lived in the dorms. They were slightly sweaty, the cab driver refused to change the station from something other than whatever radio talk show he was listening to, but they didn’t really care. They had each other and didn’t need music anymore. 

Blaine just kept thinking how easy it would be to walk his fingers over to Kurt’s hand and intertwine them. It shocked him so much that he shuttered and Kurt asked him what was wrong. Of course, he stammered out “nothing” and tried to calm himself down.

The taxi wasn’t dark because the city was never dark; Blaine knew if he started to blush Kurt would notice. So he willed himself to breathe and suddenly they were at the campus and going their separate ways while promising to text each other when they were safely inside their dorm. That was that: Blaine was in love with Kurt and he had no idea what to do about it. 

****

Teal was the color of your shirt

When you were sixteen at the yogurt shop

You used to work at to make a little money

Colors were always very important to Kurt. They were a way to express himself without too much fear of being treated definitely. At least the bullies weren’t offended by the colors he wore, just the fact that he existed and was very obviously gay.

Now colors weren’t just shouts into the world about his sexual orientation (though they did help with that as did his love of layers), they were emotional markers for him. Reds for romance, blues for sadness, gray for loneliness, etc.…

He started to notice colors more and more often as he spent considerable amounts of time with a fellow student, Blaine Anderson. Like the yellow bowtie, he wore the first time they grabbed coffee. It had been the first weekend of the spring semester, so late in January that they were discussing the possibility of a snow day during the first week back at school. Kurt had been in his element, plenty of layers to remove in the warmth of the coffee shop. Blaine had adorable light gray earmuffs and mittens resting on the table. 

They learned a lot about each other that day. Blaine had lived in Roosevelt, NY with his older brother for most of his life until moving to the city for university. He really was only an hour from home, he often said. 

They met at NYU. 

Kurt was a Performance Studies major at Tisch and Blaine was an education major but they both found themselves in an elective dance class spring semester. They were both freshmen, new to the city, and had a love of coffee. With dance class at 9 am, they made a habit of meeting for coffee beforehand. Friendship just blossomed from there. 

It was the end of March now, spring break over and done. Blaine was in the middle of this tale of his 16-year-old self working at the yogurt shop, somewhere between him spilling a pint of blueberry yogurt on his teal shirt and the tie-dye effect that occurred, Kurt realized for the first time: I’m in love with him. 

They weren’t even dating. They had only known each other for two months. Yet, here Kurt was walking by this boy’s side laughing at his ridiculous antics, and very much in love. 

****

And isn't it just so pretty to think

All along there was some

Invisible string

Tying you to me?

One year after their revelations about each other they were sitting in Centennial Park near where Blaine grew up. Instead of simply admiring the grass, as Blaine usually did when he came here, the couple laid out a blanket and had a picnic in it. Blaine had packed everything but Kurt had made all the food. They were a team now if only for the last six months. It’s been the best six months they had ever spent in New York, which was really saying something for Blaine because he had been living here his entire life and Kurt had spent his whole life fantasizing about it.

But somehow their relationship exceeded all of those fantasies and surpassed all of those previous life experiences. Maybe it was because they were doing this together and not alone. For so long they had both been gray and now they had color. 

They had found a love that was worth everything they had already gone through and worth anything that they would go through in the future because they had each other and they knew it. Even though it only been six months, Kurt and Blaine knew this was going to be forever for both of them. 

One single thread of gold tied them together and neither of them were ever letting go.

[snakeeater17]

folklore — here are my thoughts that I wrote down while listening through for the first time :)

the 1 — loved immediately ... “I’m on some new shit” I got gatsby vibes and then she literally said roaring twenties... here for it. also an ALL TOO WELL REFERENCE ON THE FIRST SONG??? lord help me.

cardigan — this song automatically felt FAMILIAR??? like I’ve listened to it on a cold fall day as I danced around my kitchen? lol I have no idea why!!

the last great american dynasty — I immediately loved this song. the little nod to TIWWCHN !!!! OMG WAIT HER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND!!! Lucky one pt 2??? this song. I love.

exile — Bon Ivers deep voice ... 🥵 this is the song that plays when you drive away in the rain while your person chases after you and you see them in the rear view mirror TELL ME IM WRONG ... also the “you never gave a warning sign...I gave SO many signs” ...also giving me the last time vibes...

my tears ricochet — track 5 please I cannot ... I’m sorry but you can just hear a certain rawness in her voice...it’s almost like velvet. so smooth and precise

mirrorball — I’m wearing a bell-bottom jumpsuit wearing glittery heels spinning around and around while I listen to this song ... this song is also SO deep, “I can change everything about me to fit in” possibly talking about being in the industry perhaps with BMR... doing whatever she needed to do to please everyone... “all I do is try, try, try” ... talking about someone you’re always trying to please and you’ll do anything for them // walking on tightrope, etc. Def been here before.

seven — theres just something about being a kid and just being free and on top of the world and not scared of anything...especially when you have your childhood bff, you two can do anything together.

august — TwIsTeD iN bEdShEeTs!!!!!! EXCUSE ME MA’AM ... “you weren’t mine to lose” FELT THAT... ALSO the background vocals!!!

this is me trying — adult...back to December? “and my words shoot to kill when I’m mad” ... THE “at least I’m trying” !!! holy fuck the lyric “You're a flashback in a film reel on the one screen in my town”

illicit affairs — I’m excited for this song by the title alone... oh my heart wow... “you taught me a secret language I can’t speak with anyone else” ... “for you, I’d ruin myself” UGH amazing. raw lyrics.

invisible string — oh my god this ... wow... I feel like we’ve all had that thought process of going somewhere maybe a coffee shop, or a park, or a party, wherever, and you think “oh my god what if I meant my person here” all along they may be half way around the world at that moment BUT THERES AN INVISIBLE STRING TYING YOU TOGETHER AND ONE DAY YOUR DESTINED TO MEET ... also joe heard bad blood in the cab first time in LA? amazing. JOE BABY THIS SONG IS FOR YOU. also the lyric about sending gifts to ex’s babies... amazing.

mad woman — Mumford and sons vibes immediately ... Taylor finally... saying... fuck... on a song...amazing. “no one likes a mad woman... you made her like that.” 😶

epiphany — all I have to say...her vocals, absolutely amazing. this is a song you listen to in the dark with your eyes closed.

betty — who is Betty and who HURT her!!! also this gives me speak now vibes with the harmonica ... also she said FUCK again?! amazing. “I’m only seventeen, I don’t know anything.” ... PERFECTLY captures what it’s like to be in love with someone when you’re 17.

peace — the guitar riff ... yum ... yes Taylor it will be enough. you’re enough. always enough. but also yes this is such a statement song, we all have those fears of thinking we can’t give everything to a relationship but hopefully what we do give us enough.

hoax — the piano ... “you know I left a part of me back in New York” ... the so it goes reference!!!! she talked about love triangle ... maybe this is bettys perspective?

I LOVE THE CONSTANT MOVIE/FILM REEL REFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE ALBUM

OVERALL: in my professional opinion ... this is her best album: lyrically and vocally. listen, she outdoes herself, every fucking time. every time. but this? she did this in 4 months? 4 MONTHS?! shut the front fucking door. she is the epitome of musical genius. along with everyone who helped her throughout the album. bravo T. as always you managed to tell stories that everyone can resenate with on some level. your mind amazes me. you amaze me.

thank you for my new favorite album. I love you. 🖤