#sorry not sorry for the sappiest of all the sappy posts

[absolutebl]

Hi! Sorry in advance for how long this post is going to be. I have so many things to ask.

I'm mostly obsessed with Thai BLs at the moment, but I do want to diversify, so what are the top recommendations for Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese? I don't like too much angst or conflict. As in, I could barely get through series like Theory of Love and Never Let Me Go.

Your BL linguistics and honourifics posts helped me a lot when I was but a newbie in this world. Ah, good times. Anyways. What I wanted to ask is, taking inspiration from, and with (credited) reference to your posts, can i make a post of my own? It will only be on Thai. I just want to compile all the things I've learnt so far.

I was sniffing around MyDramaList (for reasons) and found Water Boyy. Is it worth watching? Also, Boys over Flowers (F4 version). I really don't want to watch het romance unless it's really, really good.

You don't have to answer this, it's just for my own curiosity. I'm thinking of making a EarthMix TharnType AU with role reversal. So far I have Mix as Tharn, Earth as Type (yes, i got the idea from Love by Chance), Tay or New as Thorn (Tong is so much better as Tankhun. Also, in this, Thorn is also ver gay, hence TayNew), Love or Film as Thanya, and of course, the crowning gem, Neo Trai as Techno. Question is, who should I cast as Lhong (better if its GMMTV since i know them best, but other agencies are also good.)

Last but definitely not least, I respect you a lot. And i love your blog. Irrelevant, but I wanted to ask, how was today's Boss and Babe (ep. 4)?

Moving on from Thai BL

1a. I'm mostly obsessed with Thai BLs at the moment, but I do want to diversify, so what are the top recommendations for Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese?

Sure thing. Read the descriptions of my top 10, they will let you know how soft the different dramas are. (I like soft and sweet a lot myself, so there are always many in there).

This one needs to be updated, I added quite a few more to my 9/10 list for Korea since then. But with Our Dating Sim and The New Employee this year is going to require it to be updated AGAIN. (Both highly recommended for your needs)

This one is mostly up to date.

This one is totally up to date.

Low Angst, Low Conflict, Soft BL

1b. I don't like too much angst or conflict. As in, I could barely get through series like Theory of Love and Never Let Me Go.

Here are some lists for ya:

Don't watch Waterboyy.

3a. I was sniffing around MyDramaList (for reasons) and found Water Boyy. Is it worth watching?

NO. Avoid all versions. It's terrible. I mean, if you are completest you have to but otherwise... NO.

Boys over Flowers is gross

3b. watch F4?

I am sorry to all the stans out there, but I LOATHE this franchise. I've watch a number of them, always hoping a new remake will make it palatable. NO. I hate all of them. All the worst tropes of a reverse harem. I am intersted (like Twilight) in understanding WHY it's so popular but personally, it gives me the disgust willies. Yech.

This is why I want it gay. Would that make it palatable?

I suppose the one form Laos is the only one I even kinda enjoyed and it is by far the worst production values. I gave it up 1/2 way through. I think I watched 3 eps of F4. No thank you.

Honestly if you want this kind of het toxicity, I think Heirs is a better version of these tropes. Also it's legacy Kdrama so will tell you a lot abouy that industry and what toxic tropes they love (and still employ) even in their BL.

4. who should I cast as Lhong?

Khaotung? First? 5. Last but definitely not least, I respect you a lot. And i love your blog. Irrelevant, but I wanted to ask, how was today's Boss and Babe (ep. 4)?

Aw, thank you so much!

I haven't watched it yet. Tonight!

Lunch, regression analysis all afternoon, dinner with one of my adorable exes, then Jack o'Frost, B&B, and Boys' Planet... in that order.

[captainjanegay]

Kasia’s Festival of Fondness - Holiday Edition ♥

It's super late on Christmas Eve (which is the most important day of holiday celebrations in Poland, just a fun fact dnsjjs) or early af on Christmas Day, depends how you look at it dhsjsj and I'm kinda in a food coma and having a beer with my brother. I've been thinking about doing this for a while and there's no time to share some love and affection than the Christmas times. So bear with my sappy self for a while, would ya?

This year sucked a lot. It's been the weirdest time all of us had to go through, it was filled with anxiety and worry and isolation. So now, more than ever, I'm so thankful to have so many incredible people in my life. People I've never actually met in my life but who make me so incredibly happy and brighten up every single one of my days. People who live miles and miles away but are somehow one of the closest ones to me. People whom I love deeply and meeting them was the best thing that happened to me. People who are going to get an incredibly sappy shoutout from me right now and will have to read through all my late-night, slightly-drunk but oh-so-sincere rambling. In no particular order, here we go:

@steverrogers

My sweetest Becky. I will forever cherish the day we first talked because it was a start of something beautiful. I love talking to you, you're such an amazing and interesting person, so smart and beautiful inside and out, so funny and supportive. Not one day passes without you making me smile by whatever lovely thing you say to me, by popping up on my dash or by popping up in my thoughts all of sudden (which happens a lot). You're so caring and sweet and 12 out of 10 times I don't know how to handle your sweetness. I love being able to help you with learning polish (and the fact that you're doing this is just so??? I'm in awe, this language is hell dhsjsj). I could talk to you for for hours or just sit in silence with you for hours and I'll look forward to the day you come to kidnap me :') I love you endlessly 💜✨💚

@hbalbat

I've said that already and I'm gonna say this again and again - you're such a ray of sunshine in the life of every person that has you in their life, Helena. You're so sweet and loving and you care so deeply about all your friends here. It's so amazing to see and being on the receiving end of your love and affection?? It's unreal ��� I love hearing about your day or about your likes, dislikes or struggles. Even when the world feels overwhelming, you are always able to get up and face it and you're so much stronger than you let yourself believe. You're such a talented, artistic soul and I love you endlessly. You brought a smile to my face so many times and you were able to do this even when I was feeling so low and I'll forever be thankful for your bright and wonderful presence in my life. I love you so much, my sweet pumpkin.

@its-tortle

Luisa, my heart 💚 You are amazing and I'm in awe of you. You're such a beautiful force of energy, love and kindness and I'm always so incredibly happy when this force is directed towards me. You're such an incredible writer and every time you compliment my work I'm like "??? You say this is good but have you actually read your own writing?? How is this possible??". Your comments on my works make me cry real tears. And the card you've sent me? It's so sweet and I'll keep it forever, having something that you've actually held and wrote just for me is so great 💚 You have such a huge and loving heart and being your friend is an incredible privilege that I'll be grateful forever. Thank you for being so supportive and caring, you deserve all the good things in life and I love you to the moon and back 🥺💚

@buckybees

My loveliest Bee, you're so incredibly talented and both your fanarts and fanfics always makes me smile so much? You have the greatest ideas and I'm in awe of how creative and amazing your mind is. You are also so sweet and talking to you is always an absolute pleasure. And the fact that you're part polish makes me so happy? As you've once said, it's like we have this special connection and it's so amazing 💚 You're so nice and supportive and my heart always goes !!!! when you pop up in my notifs :') Having you as a friend makes me so happy and I can't wait for your card (even if it comes in July I'm gonna cry the happiest tears, just thinking that you've sent me one makes me so happy :')) 💚 you make me so happy and I love you loads 💚

@anna-wa

My lovely Anna 💚 I'm so so happy you're still puttin up with me even despite my fandom change and ironically (or not) I think we're now talking more than ever? And it makes me so happy? You're such an amazing person and I love hearing your thoughts and opinions. And you're also so caring and amazing. I've said this a milion times already but the day you've pointed out I probably have ADHD was life-changing and it really helped my mental well-being so much 🥺 You're amazing, talented and the best friend one could dream off. I love you so much and I hope only good things happen to you because you deserve all the happiness and softness the universe has to offer 💚 I love you a whole lot 💚✨

@farfromthstars

My sweet, amazing Pia 💚 you're one of my oldest friends on here and even though we don't talk as much as we used to you're in my thoughts a lot. You've always been nothing but amazing to me and I'll forever be in awe of all the kindness and affection I've gotten from you. I've became obsessed with so many things because (or thanks to, it depends dnsjjs) of you and I love how many of our interests align. I'm so proud of you and you're all of my all-time fave authors, you're so talented :') You're like an older sister I always wanted to have dhsjsj 💚 I love you so much and as messy as the 1d fandom can be, I'll forever be grateful that it brought us together :')

@ziallerslouve

Annika, my sweetheart! 💚 We don't talk as much as we used to but you're still one of my favourite people on here. I love that we can go for months without talking or interacting in any way but then we just go back to where we were and just catch up without any awkwardness (and for my weird af communication skills - or lack of thereof - it's the most comforting thing? 🥺). We have so much in common and I love that you always get me so well 💚 You're so great and it's so amazing to have you as a friend 💚

@mysterious-marvel

Milly, my sweetest! Every time I see you on my dash it puts the biggest smile on my face! You're so talented and sweet and I love and cherish every single interaction we have 💚 You're so supportive and incredible and beautiful inside and out, I'm so happy I've joined the marvel fandom and was able to meet you 💚

@metalbvcky

Mandy, you precious soul! 💚 We didn't talk as much but I love you so much? You're so sweet and kind and you always brighten up my dash. And the fact that you decided to organise a secret Santa event to brighten up this hell of a year is just so amazing! You have a huge and beautiful heart and I adore you so much. Also I'm soooo excited to read "Mercury in Retrograde"?? It sounds so incredible and since you're an amazing writer I know I'll love it :')

@sexiestvampirevictim

Lidia, you're an ethereal creature and I still don't know what have I done for you to bless my life with your presence. I love you so much and your continuing support means everything to me 💚 You're wonderful and amazing and nobody gets my uni struggles as well as you do fjsjsj you always make sure that I won't bury myself in a hole of uni-related self-hatred and I really wish things could be better for you but knowing that I'm not alone is really reassuring :') 💚 you're an unstoppable force and you can conquer the world (and you should tbh, it would be such an incredible place if you did) and I love you as much an many there are stars in the sky

@christmascap

Lauren, my love! I'm still in awe that you're following me, you're like the cool, popular mutual I've had and always admired from afar but then you started talking to me and I'm not sure what to do now? You're so talented and your edits and ficlets are so heartbreakingly good. I can't understand why they don't get more attention because there just so beautiful and everyone should see them. And you're such a warm and kind person, you're always so sweet to your followers and I bet you're so much fun to be around irl :') I know that no matter what obstacles the world throws your way, you're able to overcome them all. I love you loads and while I'm still kinda nervous while talking you (I don't even know why!! You're such a sweetheart! 💚) I wanted you to know that I adore you so much 💚💚

@hufflepufsh

Huffy, my little angel! You're also one of my favourite friends on here and even if were basically in completely different fandoms rn, I'm so thankful that you're in my life! We can go without talking for ages and they we just pop up into each others Inbox and declare our undying love and I think it's beautiful?? You're so amazing and we've known each other for so long and you're like a constant in my life and every time I see you on my dash it makes me so happy, even if I have no idea what you're blogging about dhsjsj I lava you and I'll give you everything 💚💚

@lepetitcomte

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My most wonderful Mum 💚 I love you and I'd die for you. I suck at maintaining conversations but I think about you a lot. And I mean like a lot. I always send good vibes your way and when you feel a random warmness in your heart it's my vibes finally making it across the ocean. You're so incredibly smart and you've always been so supportive and kind and wonderful to me. Even when we don't talk I'm eternally grateful you're a part of my life. You've gotta piece of my heart and being your daughter is an honour I have no idea how I deserved 💚

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Also a huge shout-out to @hawkeyeandthewintersoldier @ywecanthavenicethingsanymore @hannah-stagram @ceilingventclintbarton @lifeishell @reedstorm @justice-for-plums @samrhodey for being literal angels and brightening my dash with their presence and brightening my life with every single interaction we've ever had :') 💚💚

I'm probably forgetting so many people and I'm so sorry for that. It's been so long since I've started writing it in my notes and my brain power is getting low fjsjsj I love and cherish every single mutual and every single follower I have no matter if we ever interacted or not. You all make me so happy and you make my days so much more bearable. The unbelievable amount of love and support I've gotten from you warms my heart and it's going to make me burst one day :') thank you for putting up with me through this post and through every single day, I'm in awe you still follow this mess of a blog and continue to give me your affection and love. I love you endlessly 💚💚💚

[thatsamericano]

True Colors Shining Through

Pairing/Characters: America/Romano. Smaller appearances from Germany, Veneziano, Canada, England, France, and Japan.

Ratings/Warnings: Teen, for mild cursing. Brief moment of possible homophobia from an unnamed nation, but it’s up to interpretation.

Word Count: 1647

Summary: America surprises everyone when he shows up to the world meeting in a rainbow colored business suit, including his boyfriend Romano.

A/N: Written for @hetalia-writers-monthly, for the June concrete prompt “rainbow.” Inspired by this post from @bitchapalooza. Title taken from the Cyndi Lauper song “True Colors.”

Germany was grumbling to himself as he arranged a stack of papers in preparation for the world meeting. “It would be nice if people could respect everyone else’s busy schedule and actually show up to the meeting on time.”

“Ve, don’t stress out so much, Ludo,” Feliciano said. “Almost everyone is here, except for America and whoever is supposed to be sitting next to him.”

Romano paused in the middle of his boredom-induced doodling long enough to roll his eyes at his little brother. “It’s Canada. America’s brother.”

“Right, Canada! I wonder why they haven’t showed up yet.”

Savino shrugged as if he didn’t care. “Beats me.” But he was wondering why Alfred hadn’t shown up yet. When they spoke on the phone last night, Alfred had been quite enthusiastic about some “surprise” he had planned for the meeting. He was also thrilled that he’d get to spend some time with Savino after the meeting, because the distance between them usually limited how much time they could spend together in person. Of course, Alfred being Alfred, he had expressed his excitement in the sappiest way possible and left Romano a blushing mess by the time the phone call ended.

America and Romano had only been together a few weeks, and they hadn’t gone public with their relationship yet because it was so new. They were still figuring things out about themselves and each other. Fredo knew he’d probably have to “come out” at some point, but unlike Savino, he didn’t have a label for his sexuality that made sense to him. All he knew was that he was happy with Romano and that anyone who gave him or his boyfriend crap for it would deserve some creative insults (if they were human) or a punch in the face (if they were a nation and therefore able to withstand Alfred’s punches without dying). Savino agreed strongly with Alfred on the latter point, and he didn’t mind waiting a bit until Alfred felt more comfortable telling people about them. For now, it was nice to have their relationship be just between them, without having to face the scrutiny or opinions of any other nations.

Romano idly continued doodling until the door to the conference room opened. He glanced up as Canada ducked his head into the doorway. “Sorry we’re late, eh?”

“It’s alright. Please take your seat,” Germany replied.

Canada turned his head to whisper to someone behind him, and then he walked into the room, followed closely by his brother. Romano’s eyes widened and his jaw dropped when he saw what Alfred had worn to the meeting.

It was only a business suit in the most technical sense of the term. The jacket, the trousers, and the tie were all striped with the colors of the rainbow. Or more specifically, the colors of the rainbow pride flag. Alfred’s ridiculously loud outfit contrasted with the darker and more muted suits everyone else was wearing. The only part of America’s outfit that was normal was his white shirt, his normal briefcase, his glasses, and his black patent leather shoes.

A stunned silence fell over the room, and it was only broken by a few hushed, baffled whispers. Alfred glanced over at Savino to flash him a quick smile before he sat down, but he didn’t explain himself to anyone. Apparently, he didn’t feel the need to, just like Savino didn’t feel the need to respond to his little brother poking him in the arm and asking him what was going on. Not that he would’ve been able to tell Feli what the fuck was going on, because he was just as confused as everyone else.

England, who was sitting on America’s right, was the first person to speak. “Alfred, what the bloody hell are you wearing?!”

America laughed and pulled some papers out of his briefcase. “It’s a business suit, dude. I’m pretty sure they have those in England.”

“I think what Angleterre was trying to say is that your outfit today is a bit more… how you say, flamboyant than your usual attire,” France pointed out as diplomatically as he could. “Especially for a world meeting.”

“It’s Pride Month. Being flamboyant is kind of the point, isn’t it?”

France blinked in disbelief, and the whispering from before increased into a steady, background hum. Romano heard someone from across the room scoffing and asking why America had to “show off” instead of wearing a pin like anyone else would have, and Romano turned to glare spitefully in their general direction. Sure, wearing a rainbow business suit to a world meeting was over the top in a way only Alfred would be, but America had every right to “show off.” Savino wouldn’t let anyone talk about his boyfriend like that.

Japan cleared his throat. “Alfred-san, forgive me if this is an intrusive question, but are you trying to tell us that you’re gay?”

“Don’t worry bro, it’s fine. And to answer your question, yeah. I’m not sure of my exact label, but I am into guys, or at least one guy in particular.” A broad grin stole over his face, and then Alfred looked directly at Savino and winked at him.

Savino’s face instantly turned scarlet, because Alfred’s wink and his grin made him flustered beyond all reason, damn it. America’s blatant statement, along with Romano’s reaction, naturally prompted even more gossip. The loud cry of “ha, I knew it!” from Lithuania was not particularly surprising, and neither were Spain’s or Feli’s comments on how much Savino was blushing, but they were embarrassing. Of course, true to form, Fredo verbally declared that Savino’s blushing was the most adorable thing he’d ever seen, which was flattering, but the kind of compliment he was much more accustomed to hearing in private, not in front of literally the entire world. Romano’s face was so warm that he probably could have fried an egg on it.

Savino glared weakly at his boyfriend. “You’re only making it worse, asshole.”

“I’m only being honest, babe,” Alfred said plainly, like it was no big deal. “Everyone here can see how cute and handsome you are.”

Savino couldn’t help it. With Alfred saying sappy things like that and looking at him like he hung the moon, he cracked a smile. Alfred grinned back at him. They continued staring into each other’s eyes as Germany stood up from his chair and attempted to get the meeting back under control.

“Unless anyone has any further surprise announcements, I’m going to begin my presentation.”

America quit staring at him for about half a second to acknowledge what Germany had said. “I think we’re good, dude.”

Once Germany started talking, Romano did his best to pay attention. He took a few notes, idly sketched in his notebook, and glanced up to roll his eyes fondly whenever he felt America gazing at him like the obvious dork he was.

Eventually, it was time for the scheduled lunch break. As Romano was packing up his things, he overheard Poland telling Hungary that he was totally going to wear a pink sequined dress to the next world meeting, because America shouldn’t be the only one getting to wear whatever they wanted. Hungary laughed and said he had a point.

Alfred started to come around the other side of the table, and Feli nudged his shoulder and smirked. “I’ll have lunch with Germany today. That way you and your ragazzo can have some alone time.”

Savino could only stammer out a couple syllables before his little brother was rushing off to catch up with Germany. As Feli was latching onto the macho potato’s arm, Alfred slipped into the space beside him. “Hey, Vinny.”

“Hey, caro.” He glanced up and down Alfred’s body, then smirked as he looked up into his eyes. “Interesting outfit.”

Alfred blushed and smiled, shyer than he would have in front of anyone else. “You like it? I stumbled across it online when I was looking for something else, and it called out to me, like the stuff Billy Mays used to sell in infomercials. I had to buy it.”

Savino snorted. “It is very… you. I wouldn’t have expected to see it at a world meeting, though.”

Alfred fidgeted with the hem of his jacket sleeve and glanced away with a worried look on his face. “It was okay that I told everyone about us today, right? Before we went in, Mattie said I probably should’ve consulted with you beforehand, but I’ve just been so happy and proud to be with you, and I didn’t want to have to hide it anymore. I didn’t even think to—”

Savino gently took hold of his hand, which stopped his boyfriend’s nervous babbling. “It’s okay. I’m glad you felt comfortable enough to come out today. And knowing you, I figured that loud, public declarations would be part of the deal sooner or later.”

Alfred chuckled and laced their fingers together. His smile was equal parts relieved and adoring. “Okay, cool. Glad I didn’t mess that up too badly. Are you free for lunch?”

Savino huffed out a laugh. “Feli just ditched me for the potato bastard so I could have ‘alone time’ with you.”

Alfred giggled. “That’s really nice of him. I feel like I owe your brother a million dollars.”

They continued chatting back and forth, and Romano wasn’t sure if it was Alfred’s gleeful, lovestruck tone, his sweet words, or the fact that they were holding hands, but he felt warm and content as they went into the elevator and as they left the building and walked down the sidewalk together. He held Alfred’s hand until they took a table at the restaurant, because he was just as proud to be in this relationship as Alfred was, even if he was more inclined to show it with body language than rainbow colored business suits.

[lyssala]

Your Heart is the Only Place

Pairings: Terra/Aqua, Kingdom Hearts

Setting: 2 months after the previous chapter

Rating: K

Notes: If you thought any other chapters were sappy oh man, this is worse. Be prepared, it’s a trope I love writing in pregnancy fics but its super super sappy lmao Every time I post for this fic I’m like one of these days you guys are gonna realize I’m not a serious writer at all and I just like writing the sappiest crap I can think of lmao I guess its kind of in the nature of these tropes so I hope if you’re gotten this far you expect it. If not I am so sorry hahaha

Sorry this took so long! I had trouble with the next chapter and I make it a rule not to post till I'm one chapter a head haha but I just about have it finished so I figure its safe now.

Previous Chapter / AO3 

5. Spring

The snow was melting, the air warming up as the green grass started to peak back through, the bright flowers that surrounded the castle beginning to show signs of life again. Spring was coming back which was a huge relief to Aqua who couldn’t stand the cold winter months.

The kids had been getting cabin fever too; despite the vast castle they lived in she knew all too well sometimes it never seemed big enough when all you wanted to do was be outside. It was even worse when she was unable to travel between the worlds as much as she used to. She found herself much looking forward to the warm weather when sitting outside was an option again.

The grass was a little damp, but the sun was shining overhead and most importantly Aqua only needed to wear a loose sweater over her clothes to stay warm enough while she was sitting down enjoying the first nice day in what seemed like ages.

The familiar clang of sparring was never too far away as she was sitting just outside one of the training grounds. She knew she didn’t need to watch over the kids, they were more than capable of fighting on their own but Aqua welcomed any distraction. The castle was big, and there weren’t that many people who lived there but it always seemed a lot emptier when Terra was gone.

Kairi landed on her feet near where Aqua was sitting, sliding slightly on the cement before pushing back off to go after the opponent. Kairi swung her keyblade around, making perfect aim in that way that she did but Sora was there to block her. She jumped back again, reaching a hand up to wipe some of the sweat from her forehead.

Sora called out something for her as he crouched back down, usual grin on his lips but what he said Aqua couldn’t quite hear. Whatever it was worked; Kairi took off again, this time landing a spell close to where Sora was standing, nearly knocking him off his feet. He recovered with a proud smile, but wasn’t going to let her win that easily.

Aqua couldn’t help but feel her chest feel light at the sight of them. It seemed like ages ago when it was her sparring, trying to figure out a way around Terra’s strong attacks. He was much more of an intense fighter than Sora was, and Aqua was trained much longer than Kairi ever was but the heart of it was the same; two people who only wanted to see their partner improve and excel.

Aqua leaned back slightly, placing one hand behind her in the grass as the ache in her back started to get a little too strong. She rested her other hand on the top of her stomach. It had almost become habitual since everyone who needed to know knew, and since, well, she couldn’t hide it anymore even if she wanted to. She very well probably would’ve run out of clothes that fit her at this point if she didn’t have Kairi who was more than happy to bring clothing back every time she left their world. Not to mention the accumulating mass of baby clothes and toys that only seemed to get larger every time Aqua went into the nursery; which was probably mostly from Ven and Lea who still seemed to be in a battle over who could be the best uncle.

A smile pulled at her lips as she absent mindedly tapped her thumb against her stomach. She had been so afraid at first, afraid of what to do, what people would think, what they would say but she found she had the best support system she could ask for. Kairi and Sora were more than happy to bring back anything Aqua would ever ask for (and more) without a single question; save for Sora who’s genuine curiosity sometimes got the best of him. Ven jumped at any opportunity to help Aqua with anything she needed, which she found comforting when Terra wasn’t home. Riku and Lea were always a little more hesitant, like they were unsure how to handle all of this but Riku was the first one to offer to help Terra with whatever they were asked to assist with when she couldn’t go, and Aqua often found teas or food already made with her name on it in a scribbly handwriting she knew to be Lea’s.

She sighed as she glanced up to the sky overhead. A part of her wished she could see Terra and Riku coming back even though they still had an estimated few days away. The world was a very different place now, but she couldn’t help but still feel that ache of worry whenever anyone of them left their world. There was always a threat, and there was always a need for them, which is why they continued to do their jobs but she didn’t always like it.

Sora let out a surprised cry making Aqua look back to the training grounds. He was rolling off to the side, the ground scorched and still flickering with fire next to him. “That’s not fair,” he said as he jumped up to his feet, though he sounded more impressed than mad. “Lea always teaches you the good stuff.”

“It’s plenty fair,” she laughed, moving to take a defensive position as Sora started to charge after her.

Kairi blocked him, making him jump back and swing into his next attack.

Aqua wondered if they knew how similar they were to her and Terra when they were younger. She was half tempted to bring it up just to see the looks on their faces.

She wanted to ignore the slight sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach but it was hard. As much as she was grateful Terra had no problem stepping up for her when she was unable to do her job any longer, she wished he didn’t have to leave so often. Next to her he was the oldest master here and Riku had the most seniority so they were gone the most. Ven wanted to go this time, but opted to stay back probably more for Aqua’s sake than anything. Though the last time she checked both Ven and Lea were still sleeping their morning away.

She knew it wasn’t easy on Terra either. She saw the way he tensed whenever an assignment would come in, hoping it didn’t specifically request him or her so he could give the lead to one of the other kids. He didn’t like leaving her any more than she liked him to leave, despite the fact she still had months to go before she was close to being near the due date. While the past was firmly in the past, Aqua couldn’t deny being separated from him made her nervous, now more so than ever.

She sighed as she looked back up at the sky one more time just in case.

Still nothing. She didn’t know why she was surprised. Apparently her attempted distraction wasn’t doing as much as she wanted to. It was hard without his ever familiar presence, his low voice never too far away, his comforting hands laced over her stomach as she tried not to fall asleep leaning back against him on the couch.

It was a surprise; the sudden pressure on the side of her stomach, the almost weightless feeling of motion that made her breath catch in her throat. “Oh,” was about all she could manage at that moment, hand fluttering down to where she felt the movement but it was enough to get the attention of both Sora and Kairi.

“Aqua?” Sora said, his voice questioning. “Are you okay?”

She nodded, mainly because she wasn’t sure if she spoke any words would actually come out. She kept her hand pressed to the side of her stomach though there wasn’t anything else. Did she imagine it?

Her answer apparently hadn’t been satisfactory because when she looked up Sora was hurrying over to her with Kairi on his heels.

“Is something wrong?” he asked again, this time leaning over so his hands were on his knees, forehead furrowed. Kairi stood next to him looking like she wasn’t sure if she should be worried or not.

“No, no,” Aqua breathed. “Nothing’s wrong.”

“Then what is it?” Kairi asked.

“I just…” Aqua tapped her fingers lightly against her stomach, but nothing. “I thought I felt the babies move.”

“Whoa, really?” Sora’s tone changed completely from worried to eager as Kairi clapped her hands together, an excited gasp coming from her lips.

“What did it feel like?” she asked, leaning over Sora slightly.

“I felt a sort of push against the side here,” Aqua said, tapping the spot again. “And almost a turning sensation, it’s hard to explain. But I can’t imagine what else it could’ve been.”

Sora let out a whistle, looking to her stomach and back up to her face. “Not doing it again?”

Aqua shook her head. “No, doesn’t seem so.”

“What were you thinking about beforehand?”

“Sora,” Kairi giggled, reaching over to push at his head slightly. “I don’t think it works like that.”

“Well, why not?”

“Oh, I mean, I was just thinking Terra,” Aqua answered, no reason not to tell them.

Sora clicked his tongue, gesturing towards her. “See I bet that was it, they miss him too.”

The sentiment from Sora’s tell it like it is voice made Aqua feel a rush of emotions, nearly making tears prick at her eyes. Simple maybe, possibly implausible but the thought their kids even as small as they were recognized who their father was and when he wasn’t here was enough to make her want to cry.

Aqua gasped when she felt the same pressure against her, this time a few more pushes against her stomach.

“What is it?” Kairi asked, voice sounding a little enthralled. “Did they move again?”

Aqua held her hand out for which one of them wanted to take it first. Sora tried but Kairi reached Aqua first and he seemed to be okay to let it go.

She placed Kairi’s palm down on the side Aqua was feeling the most movement from. There was no sharp motion at the moment but she could still feel the almost weightless motion them adjusting. Kairi’s forehead furrowed like she was afraid she was missing something but that elated grin was back when she felt what was probably a kick.

“Oh, wow,” she breathed. “It’s really there.”

Sora, who seemed to get impatient in the few moments he was left out, nudged his hand under Kairi’s. She rolled her eyes but moved her hand so he could get in better.  

“Did they stop?” he asked, looking up to Aqua.

She hummed. “Sort of. I can still kind of feel them moving but I-oh!” This was going to take some getting used to.

“Hey!” Sora exclaimed, a smile similar to Kairi’s on his lips. “That was a strong one. Good kick, baby.” He tapped the spot once before leaning back on his heels. “Well, they’re definitely you and Terra’s kids.”

Kairi leaned down a little closer to where Sora’s head was. “Do you think they can hear us?”

“They should,” Aqua said, moving her hand to where his had been a moment ago. “Even if it’s just a vague sort of noise to them.”  

“Do they recognize how we talk?” Sora asked.

“You mean, like being able to tell you apart?” She felt another sharp movement but otherwise it seemed to be settling down.

“Yeah, like would they recognize us by our voices?”

The curiosity and genuine excitement in both their eyes made Aqua feel like she was going to cry again, though she was aware that was probably more due to her hormone level than anything. She didn’t know what she deserved to have people who cared so much for her and her children who weren’t even born yet, but she was thankful every day these were the people she shared her home with.

“They can probably recognize tones, especially ones they hear a lot,” she said, absently mindedly rubbing the side of her stomach even though the motions had settled down to nothing again. “So they’ll know mine the best, and Terra’s probably after but I spend enough time with Ven and all of you that I don’t think you’ll ever be strangers to them.”

Kairi sighed, happy smile on her lips. “I can’t wait to see them.”

Aqua hummed; she didn’t think she needed to vocalize she felt the same.

“Well, in that case we’re gonna be buddies,” Sora said, pointing his finger at her stomach. “So that you guys know that I’m actually the best uncle. Don’t tell Ven or Lea, it’s our secret, babies.”

Kairi rolled her eyes, reaching over to tap at Sora’s head. “You boys are ridiculous.”

“Easy for you to say, you don’t have any competition!”

She was already laughing when Sora pushed himself back up to stand. He didn’t look mad, he never was mad at her. It was so familiar it struck a jab at Aqua’s heart. She could almost picture the surprised look on Terra’s face when she told him she could feel the babies moving, the way it would melt into that warm smile, the glisten in his eyes that she had gotten so used to these past few months. She missed him; she wished he didn’t have to go this time.

“Why don’t we go wake up Lea and Ven for lunch,” Aqua said instead.

“Can we wake them up any way we’d like?” Sora asked. He was always a sweet boy, but that mischievous look him his eyes came out, especially when it came to his friends.

“You didn’t hear yes from me,” Aqua said, bracing on hand against the ground to help catch her balance enough to stand up; it absolutely wasn’t as easy as it used to be.

Sora held out both his hands for her which she took with a grateful smile. Once he was satisfied she was on her feet, he quickly took off after Kairi who was already walking back to the castle. He must’ve said something to her, because she reached over to push him while she laughed.

Aqua followed behind them, looking once more at the sky. Still nothing. With a sigh she looked back up to the castle, at least she wasn’t alone, the kids kept her plenty company.

“Just in time for lunch?”

She paused on the walkway, turning her head to look behind her only to see Riku heading up towards her. He had his hands rubbing together, like there was nothing more appealing than eating at right this second though really he was probably just happy to not be working anymore.

“Aren’t you a sight for sore eyes,” she said, though when she glanced behind him Terra wasn’t there. “Everything go okay?”

“Yeah,” he said, waving her off. “Just fine. He’s coming don’t worry.”

She wondered when Riku was able to read her so well; he probably took after Terra more than she ever noticed. Even still the relief she felt was more than a little welcome.

“Did they notice?” Riku asked, point towards Sora and Kairi who were almost to the castle door now.

“Not that I know of. If you hurry you’ll get the pleasure of waking up Lea and Ven too.”

Riku snorted, but he waved as he broke into a jog to catch up with his friends. Aqua looked back down the path again but this time Terra was walking up. She waited for him as she felt a smile pull at her lips; even though he wasn’t even within touching distance just knowing he was home was enough to make everything feel back in place.

“Hey,” he said, coming to stop in front of her. He looked like he was going to say something else but she threw her arms around him before he could, landing her head against his shoulder.

She felt him breathe out a long breath as he put his arms around her too, hand resting on her lower back and chin propped up on her head. “I missed you,” she murmured into his clothes, even though she felt like it was an obvious statement.

“Yeah, I missed you too.”

Aqua could feel the brush of his lips against the top of her head though she didn’t move, opting to take in the reassuring warmth of his body, the familiar scent she always associated with him. Her eyes fluttered shut. “Riku said it went fine.”

“It was fine, no need to worry like I know you did.”

She tilted her head up to see him looking down at her, knowing smile on his lips but before she could actually tell him anything she felt that same weightless sensation as before.

“Everything okay here then?” His forehead wrinkled in that way it did when he was the one who was worried but didn’t want to admit it.

She reached a hand behind her, pulling at his till she could place it on the side of her stomach. His hand was bigger than either Sora or Kairi’s and much more familiar. Instinctively he rubbed his thumb against her but stopped short when he felt what she did, that same pressure against her stomach.

His eyes flickered up to her, the slight look of disbelief evident in his face. “Is that…?”

Aqua hummed as she nodded, her hand still over his. “Yeah, welcome home.”

His laughter was a little choked, but she got to see that smile of his. Aqua really had no idea how aware they were at this point, how much they could actually recognize Terra’s presence or his voice or if they were just reacting to her being a strange mix of elated and relaxed now that he was back, but they were moving more constantly than before.

“Clearly from all of us,” she said, reaching her other hand up to brush some of his hair from his face.

He leaned into his cheek into her touch. “Glad to be home.”

Before she got a chance to say any more he tilted his head down to kiss her. It was soft in only a way Terra was. For all his size and strength, he was the gentlest person she knew both with her and with the others. Aqua couldn’t help but lean into him more as she kissed him back. She missed this, she missed him.

The kids could wait a little longer for lunch.

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This is my third tag by @fornarniaandforthefandom . Thank you for tagging me in these and I am sorry they took so long!

I tag - @merlionmen (you have to do everything. I am sorry) @darling-vixx @day6imagines @fic-fuelledtrash @chronicfangirling @suga-daddy-69 @wonshiks-tiddy @yixingminseokjongdae @kpop-loving-noona and basically anyone else who wants to do this fun tag.

Rules: List your top 5-10 biases and then answer the questions below.

Bias List (in a random order) -

1. Yunho (TVXQ)

2. Luna (F(X))

3. Taeyeon (SNSD)

4. Jaehwan (VIXX)

5. Wonshik (VIXX)

6. Solji (EXID)

7. Seulgi (Red Velvet)

8. Shownu (Monsta X)

9. Wonpil (Day6)

10. Jaehyeon (The Rose)

I am putting the questions under the tag so that you can’t cheat :P

Rules: Choose the bias that you think is most likely to do these actions or be in these scenarios, and explain why

01: Explains a date idea so excitedly and loudly that you have to shut them with a kiss

Jaehwan and Wonpil. Most definitely those two. Maybe even Jaehyeon if he is excited about that particular date.

02: Buys you a giant teddy bear that can’t fit through the door to your room.

Wonshik and Yunho XD. I’d do this for all ten of them though. 

03: Buys you chocolates a day early and “accidentally” eats half of them.

All of them! But I wouldn’t mind even if they ate the entire thing because I don’t like chocolates 

04: Makes a romantic song for you and then gets shy when they show it to you

Kim Wonshik. Fo sho. I doubt Wonpil would be shy about the song.

07: Has to be talked out of taking you lingerie shopping in the middle of the goddamn day

...

I never paid close attention so I actually don’t know the answer to this question.

08: Makes you wear matching couple outfits and go out in them

All of them except Jaehyeon. And I would reject the idea if Wonshik was choosing the clothes because I am principally against neon purple.

09: Wants to learn a couple dance with you

Yunho! He is a main dancer after all uwu I think Shownu too

10.  Gives you a signed photo of themselves and calls it “the best gift you’ll ever receive.

Taeyeon and Jaehwan. i can bet my life on this.

11: Wants to spend the whole day napping in bed with you

All of them ;___; I am so soft at this idea ;__;

12: Takes you on a “romantic” date to the amusement park and then SCREAMS while on every ride

All of them XD Every time I say all of them, I am starting to think I have a type xD

13: Takes you shopping and spends WAY too much money on you

*side eyes VIXX biases*

14: Posts embarrassing photos of you to social media with a sappy/teasing caption.

Solji and Ryeowook. Probably Luna too.

15: Tries to teach you to play an instrument with them 

Wonpil and Jaehyeon. Keyboard and bass swag~

19: Sends you valentines day memes spontaneously throughout the day 

Shownu. I think we’d quietly agree that valentine’s day is a little too excessive and that simple gestures are enough. And hence spend time making light hearted fun of it.

20: Puts up mistletoe and tries to claim that it’s not just a Christmas tradition 

Jaehwan. It can only be him.

21: Goes on a romantic movie binge with you 

Seulgi, Solji, Luna and Taeyeon and we make it a girls date night with unlimited wine ice cream. yessssss.

22: Tries to make you breakfast in bed and nearly burns down the damn house 

I don’t know how well all of them can cook tbh but some of them... really are health hazards and not humans in the kitchen...

23: Sends you the sappiest/sweetest text possibly ever and gets upset about the one typo they made 

that is me @ all of them. 5 lines of sappy message followed by ten corrections followed by ten lines lamenting typos in said corrections.       

[asnowingfandomofashes]

Chris/Claudia Teen Wolf Headcanons

First of all, it was really early morning when I wrote this out and I’ve not done much editing. I included the note while typing this that “the sun will rise soon - and I’ve had no sleep.” I also tend to ramble a lot at any time of day, for any reason. So please forgive the very long post and over-explanation. 

Secondly, I’m never going to write this because I never end up writing anything, but I would love to read other peoples’ versions of this, so if this in any way at all inspires you please, please, please, send me a link to read it when you post? (Alternatively, if this sounds in any way familiar and you know of a fic with similar plot, I’m also always looking for fic recommendations to read.)

Warning for when you get to the actual scenes: somehow wayyy more angst snuck in as I was typing it. 

(I’m also sorry for tagging under the read-more but I gotta give credit where credit is due, and I never would have thought of any of this without a few inspiring posts. :X )

Okay, so I’ve seen the whole Christopher Argent Appreciation Week post going around the Teen Wolf fandom, so that’s partly to blame...

But this can also be claimed to have been inspired by the awesome @inell who asked for Chris shipping prompts. My first thought was, of course, Chris/Stiles/Peter. However, Inell does rare pairs, so my next thought was something like “Don’t waste an opportunity: What’s something you’ve never seeN - gasp!!!!! Chris/Claudia!!!” 

[ I swear it came entirely from left field of my brain, interrupted my own thoughts, and utterly shocked me speechless - thoughtless? - for like a minute. ] 

I almost rejected the idea immediately, however, because I can’t imagine Claudia not being with the Sheriff. ... But then my brain once again piped up with a “What if it’s before she meets the Sheriff?” And so I had my prompt, I was going to type up an ask and send it to Inell’s tumblr... And before I could even reach the keyboard to ask for young! Claudia/Chris sappy stuff, my brain was whirring away and throwing plot bunnies everywhere to scatter and start planting angsty scenes and implicit headcanons into all my thoughts. So, it’s a bit too detailed for a prompt (and much too long to send in an ask), but thought I’d share anyways and hope people enjoy it. 

[ As a side-note, I’m normally one who is quick to turn away from a fic if it starts out one ship and uses the relationship as nothing more than a stepping stone to another ship. But I realized today in this little bit of brain-storming that sometimes a ship might not fit to be a lasting one for a “forever” relationship with the characters, but it doesn’t mean the ship wouldn’t have interesting dynamics and a lasting impact on the storyline. (That being said, now that I’m typing this I’m also curious to see what sort of an interesting story might come of Chris/Claudia getting together while young, then later inviting the Sheriff into their relationship for a lasting Chris/Claudia/Sheriff Stilinski relationship.) ]

Anyways... on to the actual headcanons/scenes now. 

So first of all, Chris and Claudia are high school sweethearts. The single most perfect, happy, sappiest couple you can possibly imagine. Chris may have grown up in a not-normal, very hardened family... But Claudia just makes everything so breathtakingly beautiful and happy. She’s far too easy to love.

Unfortunately, Chris is a hunter... or at least a hunter-in-training. He goes on trips with his dad all the time. And, of course, there’s often talk of moving away - and he knows it’s coming, they never stay around too long. They’re together for a while... - a couple of years maybe. And they don’t fall out of love, so much as... They just know it’s not going to keep working. They still love each other; they promise to be friends. Long distance best friends, because Chris is always going to travel.

Claudia meets the (then) Deputy Stilinski. And she falls in love. She still loves Chris, they’re still best friends, but she’s not in love with him anymore. Chris... Chris is complicated. But he has Victoria now. And she’s also from a hunting family - she understands, she knows, she was raised to the same life as him. It isn’t love at first, it’s just a means to an end - a way to get their families off their backs. But he does love her eventually. In love with her, though? He doesn’t know.

Claudia and Chris start drifting apart. They still care for each other, but they haven’t seen each other in years. They restrict themselves to phone calls. Their feelings haven’t lessened, but the time between calls grows longer. Claudia still calls Chris when Stiles is born though. She calls him a lot around then actually - the first two years or so, she’s always calling her best friend to rave as only a very proud, very happy momma can.

[ Years later he’ll remember these calls, and think about how proud she was of her son no matter how trivial a thing it was as he first toddled around. ]

CW for this bit: Angsty feels, Character Death, Funeral

When she gets sick, she calls him and he knows something is wrong - but she doesn’t tell him. Not that first time. Or the time after that. Or the time after that. 

She starts calling more often, but she’s so very different. Things don’t quite add up between each of her calls. Eventually, she lets it slip. He gets off the phone with her that night and researches all he can about the words - the diagnosis - she’d whispered to him, half hysterical. 

...He stops taking her calls as often. The guilt eats him alive, but her ravings are getting worse and he can’t handle it. When her home number changes to a hospital number and she informs him it’s permanent, he finds a case that’ll take him far away from everything and everyone and be too damn difficult to risk thinking about anything else.

When he finally gets a message telling him about funeral arrangements, it’s left on voice mail in a hollow voice with a sentence claiming it to belong to Claudia’s husband (Claudia’s husband was always alive in her stories, not dead and empty, but this voice is the furthest thing from alive that he’s ever heard. He’s almost afraid he’s gotten a message from a ghost or maybe a zombie. - No, he knows the real ghost haunting him is in his head and not on his phone, but it’s easier to pretend.)

[ Maybe Chris never goes to the funeral. He hasn’t seen her in years, and it’s a travesty to have your last memory of someone be of their corpse, not her life. But maybe he goes anyways. Maybe he stands in the back of the crowd, begging whatever higher powers there may be that no one recognizes him. Avoiding even looking in the direction of her husband - or fuck, her kid. The kid she was so proud of. Maybe he goes, but spends the entire time not looking. ]

CW: More angst, ambiguous feelings (I swear this part wasn’t angsty except for a single line... until I started typing and it wrote itself in.)

Chris is a hunter - he compartmentalizes. They move back to Beacon Hills. He sends Allison to the high school he’d met his first love. He doesn’t think of her. He ignores it when the Sheriff’s name is too familiar. He pretends it’s just any other town.

When Ally first mentions her new friends and the people she met, he has a bit of a shock hearing that name. The Sheriff’s son was in the same classes as his daughter. He pretends he didn’t recognize the first name, and the second holds no significance. 

When he realizes there are wolves at the high school and his daughter is hanging out with them, he worries a bit. What if?... 

When he realizes who the wolf is, all he can think of is Allison is dating a werewolf, and Claudia’s son is involved with werewolves.

[ He nearly chokes on the irony. ]

When he sees Stiles for the first time all he can see is a boy in danger and reminders of Claudia. Reminders of a dead woman. 

[ A woman he loved? Or a woman he was still in love with? He didn’t know if it was regrets. Or if it was guilt. Or if it was fear. He shoves it down and compartmentalizes.]

CW: conversations with a headstone/tombstone/the dead, bittersweet ending, Peter/Stiles mention

After the nogitsune, Chris goes to visit Claudia’s grave. He sits down and tells her about things. 

[ After everything, he thinks he has at last finally found at least some closure with her. Maybe not with the more recent things that have happened in his life... He still can’t hardly think of his daughter. But he can do this - he can talk to the first person he fell in love with, the woman who was always his best friend. ]

He tells her how strong her son is, how she gave birth to an ‘awesome’ kid who had her heart. He tells her she should be so proud. 

“And I know not to tell you not to worry. I know as parents we have to worry about our kids. But he’s going to be alright, Claudia. He’s so strong. Stiles’ is going to be alright.” 

He tells her about Stiles and Peter. He talks about how she probably has watched the things Peter has done lately. But then he tells her about how “You knew him though, remember? He was that kid who...” 

[ Because maybe they all went to high school together. Or maybe she was a few years older than Peter, but worked at a bakery or a coffee shop that all the teens frequented. Maybe she was friends with Talia and heard all the rants from the annoyed older sibling. Maybe it was all three. ]

But teen! Peter’s antics were enough that all these years later, people remembered them. And still found amusement from them. So he reminisced to her, about the guy her son is now dating. And he knows if she was here, she’d know exactly who it was within the first couple of stories. And she’d have so many more stories about a young Peter Hale than Chris has, even all these years later.

P.S. - I have actually read fics where Stiles and Allison are siblings and there’s either implied or stated past Chris/Claudia, but it’s always ‘off-screen’ with Claudia always already being dead.