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Spy x Family fandom:
Goddamn, next weekend is gonna be a rollercoaster.
Also, kinda curious, but I wanna know the stats of this fandom on Tumblr. (I made a post as well for Twitter).
Like = anime only Comment = manga only Reblog = both
((I'll also repost this post in the future with stats in a day or few days... or maybe towards the weekend))
#spy x family#spy x family weekend#yor forger#loid forger#anya forger#twilight#sxf#twiyor#entertain my curiosity#the researcher in me is very curious#my meme edit#scarlydidathing#scarlymadeathing#stats#spy x family stats#spy x family fandom stats
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Them again 👽 found a good excuse to practice clothes
#Pinterest save me#Not me spending all my weekend ksrghr also no chap today#Damian is 13 and deme is 19-18 here i think#spy x family#spy family#spy x family manga#sxf#damian desmond#demetrius desmond#spy family fanart#digital art#medibang#yea yea#Naarinn art
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There is movement to his left. Swift and sudden and close, too close. Loid jolts, a burning hit of adrenaline crashing into his system. He tugs Anya behind him, his senses crackling ablaze.
Yor has emerged from the kitchen, silent in that jarring, episodic way of hers. She wears the peculiar expression he’s seen from her a handful of times - flat, dark, penetrating - as if someone has snuffed the flickering warmth from behind her eyes, leaving her hollowed. Her movements are stiff, yet fluid, graceful and ghoulish. Long, pale fingers are wound tight around the hilt of a sinister-looking chef’s knife.
Loid swallows, reigning himself in. A prickle climbs the column of his spine, fine hairs rising along its path at the base of his neck. He hadn’t sensed her approach, not until she was within arm’s reach. Killing distance, a weapon in hand.
Soft, Twilight. You’re losing your edge.
He draws up to his full height. Keeps his sight trained on Yor out of pure instinct, even as she finds him in the shadows, and those ominous features shift back into the woman he married.
Even in near total darkness, her eyes are the color of cherry wine.
This woman is going to be the death of you.
The thought doesn’t unnerve him in the way that it should.
“What happened, Loid?”
“Not sure,” he answers, pressing a palm to the back of his neck, willing the gooseflesh to recede. “There’s a flashlight in the drawer by the kitchen sink. I’m just going to step out and see what’s going on.”
Yor nods in response, taking hold of Anya’s hand.
Trust is a foreign concept to a spy. A human compulsion trained out of them at the earliest opportunity. And yet it is surprisingly easy for him to step away, to turn his back and cross to the pair of double glass doors that separate their living space from the outside world.
He is well aware of the kitchen knife still within the grasp of Yor’s free hand. He knows her curious strength, has witnessed her unusual talent with a blade. Still, he turns away, and his wife has every opportunity to sink the cold steel into his back, his neck, the base of his skull. She could end him - clean and effortless - and the greatest spy in Westalis wouldn’t even have time to react.
Trust is a foolish, fatal mistake. One he makes consciously, deliberately, and without second thought.
Perhaps you would be happy to die at her hands, Agent Twilight.
Loid pauses, studying the rain-flecked world beyond the glass. The bite of sharpened steel never comes.
- this WIP is taking too damn long, have a second teaser (first teaser can be read here)
#spy x family#loid forger#yor forger#anya forger#twiyor#forger family#s x f#sxf#fanfiction#fanfic#twiyor fluff weekend#twiyorfluffweekend#full fic is gonna be late sorry guys#but there will be fluff i promise#Loid's just broody here
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#spy family#spy x family#anya forger#ask starlight anya#loid forger#yor forger#sxf forger family#I’m back!#sorry the break took a bit longer than expected#Anya will be catching up with her inbox all weekend long
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Twiyor Eden Weekend Second Edition is here! 🕵️♂️🌹📚
Read the images and don't hesitate to remove any doubts! The Spanish version will be available below.
Spanish ver.
#spy x family#spyxfamily#twiyoredenweekend#twiyor#yor forger#loid x yor#loidyor#loid forger#sxf#loidxyor#twiyor eden weekend
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#the weekend is over and i still have 3589102 wips hahahaha#sonic the hedgehog#sth fanart#sth#sonic the hedgehog fanart#sonic fanart#sth oc#sth oc art#sth ocs#sonic oc#yang of chun'nan#cross the jackal#hyde the hyena#they're for a comic I'm making apparently#cross is infinite's biological long lost little brother#hyde barkeeps at a “black market” equivalent of the sth universe#yang is just..... a martial artist from chun'nan#i haven't fleshed her out she's basically the stand-in for a female character in the comic#the bistro hyde owns doubles as the secret hunter's association where the jackal squad formerly frequents#they aren't the only regulars there tho.... heheh... who else is a hunter i wonder#shamelessly loredumps in the hashtags#now that i look at them more closely they kinda resemble spy x family that was unintentional#if anyone came from the sth area of ponytown they probably would have seen cross's design already
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for twiyor fluffy weekend! these will be all AUs
day #1: eden (blushing)
day #2: babysitter (fall in love)
day #3: assassin twilight (i choose you and me)
day #4: we'll see 🫶
thank you for this wonderful event!
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We got tricked.😅
So, the focus in chapter 91 is Millie, and now we know her full name, Millie Myers... We also get to see Melinda who unexpectedly came to the veteran event.
Yeah, usually we see Millie as someone who just talked about her boyfriend, protesting about Yor boarding the cruise ship in the cruise arc... She usually didn't share about her family, but now, here she is, talking about her deceased father and blaming Donovan about the war.
Speaking of Donovan Desmond, now it's revealed that the former prime minister who started the war at the beginning wasn't him, but it was the prime minister before him. Even so, the war happened mostly when he was the prime minister, so like what Melinda said in the chapter, it was logical for Millie to blame Donovan like that.
Overall, this chapter is okay, but there's something that bugs me here, especially from the fact that all of Yor's coworkers are totally not aware that it's possible for Yor to know about Melinda. Well, I can accept if it's just about Millie, Camilla, or even Dominic, but... Sharon?
Or maybe her son doesn't care at all about Eden students who aren't his classmates, so Sharon herself isn't aware that Anya and Damian are classmates, hmm...
However, now I wonder if we'll have anyone's backstory or not in the next chapter... Things are getting mysterious for me now...
#personal post#spy x family#spy x family manga#spy x family manga spoilers#chapter 91#so basically this weekend isn't about anya but it's about yor and her coworkers#the city hall's weekend#i'm speechless#but seriously the story becomes random and mysterious and i just can't predict what will happen next#don't talk to me i'm really confused right now
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Mi contribución para Twiyor Eden Weekend organizada por @twiyorbase
Teoría, práctica y algo más
Sinopsis: Impulsado por un vacío dentro de sí, Loid Forger decidió ir a una clase abierta de Neurociencia dirigida por su antiguo profesor. Parecía algo sencillo, pero tal vez la clase y encontrarse de nuevo con ciertas personas podrían sacudirlo y cambiar algo.
—Nunca creí que terminaría así —murmuró.
Revolvió sus cabellos mientras la pantalla de la portátil brillaba en su rostro, se estiró y dejó que su cuello hiciera un pequeño crujido. Emitió un quejido similar a un alarido de hiena y miró hacia arriba. Había pasado todo el día sin poder diseñar un plan de estudios efectivo para sus estudiantes, a pesar de su formación académica en el comportamiento humano.
Psicología había sido una carrera tentadora cuando emigró a Ostania con nada más que sus ahorros, pero esa decisión ahora lo tenía mirando con desgano el techo lleno de telarañas, que Loid supuso limpiaría en algún momento.
Sus labios emitieron un suspiro resignado al pensar cómo se acostumbraba a usar el argumento de que hacer tareas domésticas tenía beneficios cerebrales, mientras que él mismo necesitaba motivación.
Inmerso en los detalles de su departamento, se sentía vacío y desmotivado, alcanzando así un punto bajo en su vida. Aunque no era un estado terrible, le dejaba con una sensación de inutilidad que ansiaba superar; por ello, decidió distraerse revisando su teléfono en busca de algo que hacer.
Ser un joven profesor que buscaba caerle bien a los demás y mostrarse capaz desde el principio, le permitió el contacto con personas que siempre lo invitaban a diferentes talleres o conferencias. Una clase abierta a quince minutos de su departamento parecía ser la mejor salida del momento. El profesor Sigmund Authen era un experto en Neurociencia y llevaba un par de años sin saber de él.
Con una bufanda naranja y un abrigo largo marrón, Loid salió de su departamento en el segundo piso y caminó hacia la conferencia. El corazón de Berlint estaba lleno de vehículos, por lo que decidió no sacar el suyo para evitar quedar atrapado en el tráfico y llegar tarde.
La plaza, donde se encontraba un templete capaz de albergar a unas doscientas personas, pronto entró en el campo de visión de Loid. Reconoció a algunos compañeros de sus primeros años, quienes lo saludaron cordialmente mientras él ingresaba en medio del discurso del profesor Authen sobre los avances más recientes en relación con el control del sistema nervioso durante las horas de sueño.
Mientras Sigmund revelaba a los espectadores la compleja red neuronal que intervenía, llamada hipotálamo, Loid se deslizó entre las filas de sillas para quedar en una posición privilegiada, pero sin darse cuenta de que su abrigo quedó bajo el bolso de una persona que se sentó apenas unos segundos después a su lado. El tirón fue inmediato cuando intentó acomodarse para tomar notas.
—¡Lo lamento! —pronunció una mujer, con gran culpa.
Loid aún no había quitado la vista de su abrigo cuando se dio cuenta de que la voz le era conocida. Se detuvo, pensando en quién podría ser, pero sin nadie en mente, levantó la mirada y el asombro lo alcanzó.
—¡Eres Yor!
Neurotransmisores se liberaron dentro del joven profesor al reconocer a la dueña de aquellos ojos rojos y no pudo evitar darse cuenta de que su cerebro y su sistema de recompensa actuaban por él. Su postura se congeló, sus pupilas se dilataron y su boca se abrió y cerró antes de recibir un efusivo abrazo por parte de Yor.
—¡Loid, no puedo creerlo! —exclamó Yor, con su habitual entusiasmo—. ¡Qué sorpresa verte aquí!
—¡Lo mismo digo, Yor! —respondió él, todavía un poco asombrado, pero abrazándola de vuelta—. ¿Qué te trae por aquí? —preguntó, después de separarse.
Yor empezó a contar cómo se había encontrado de nuevo con Bárbara, la esposa del profesor Authen, y cómo había sido ella quien la animó a venir; por otro lado, la mente de Loid parecía dividida: mientras escuchaba cada palabra de la mujer, sus estructuras cerebrales se hallaban más activas que nunca, haciendo que su núcleo accumbens y el área tegmental ventral le prestaran atención al aroma de su perfume y la dulzura con la que se movían sus labios al hablar.
Loid Forger no quería pasar por alto las razones que lo habían llevado a esa clase abierta, ni tampoco las de Yor, pero las sinapsis neuronales insistían en recordarle que había estado, o estaba, totalmente enamorado.
El estado continuó hasta aligerarse lo suficiente para que Loid recuperara su capacidad de comunicarse. Empezó a contarle a Yor sus propios motivos para asistir a la charla del profesor Authen y notó como ella se sorprendía por su falta de entusiasmo, recordando que él solía ser muy apasionado en aprender y enseñar.
Sigmund Authen decidió que era el mejor momento para toser justo cuando Loid estaba a punto de responder. Los dos jóvenes se alarmaron y volvieron su atención al escenario, donde el anciano tomó un micrófono para decir:
—Pero bueno, este ha sido un panorama general de cosas que expliqué tanto a estudiantes de la escuela secundaria como en la materia de Neurociencia, en algunas carreras de la Primera Universidad de Berlint. Eso fue hace…
—Ocho años —interrumpió una voz.
—¿Disculpe? —preguntó Sigmund con confusión. Los murmullos comenzaron a circular entre el público—. ¿Quién dijo eso?
—¡Oh, yo lo hice! —declaró Yor, levantando su mano con timidez. La luz alquilada de una esquina la iluminó—. ¡Hola, profesor Authen!
La mirada del anciano se entrecerró de forma crítica cuando echó un vistazo a la joven mujer. Yor se sintió intimidada, como si regresara a su época de estudiante y fuera un día de examen.
—¡Yor Briar! —exclamó el profesor Authen, emocionado. Su postura rígida se cayó, reemplazada por una más relajada—. Cuánto tiempo sin vernos, ¿verdad?
El silencio en la clase se volvió amigable. La antigua estudiante y su profesor intercambiaron miradas por un momento. Loid se sintió conmovido por la naturalidad de todo lo que ocurría a su alrededor y continuó observando a Yor con la misma emoción de antes.
—¡Lo sé, y no estoy sola! —exclamó Yor de pronto. Sin pensarlo mucho, puso su mano en el hombro de Loid—. ¿Usted recuerda a Loid Forger?
Con gran sorpresa, Loid volvió en sí y respiró hondo para incorporarse, aunque mantenía una expresión risueña en su rostro.
—¿Me recuerda, profesor Authen? Tomé Neurociencia con usted los dos primeros años de la carrera de Psicología. Hace un tiempo nos vimos en ese seminario de Neurociencia en la Educación.
El humor brilló en los ojos de Sigmund, renovando su ánimo una vez más. Estaba completamente feliz de ver a otro de sus estudiantes.
—Bueno, recuerdo que tomaste ese seminario porque buscabas mejorar tus clases, ¿no es así?
—Me temo que no he mejorado mucho —intentó bromear, arrancando risas al público general—. Pero, en realidad, no es un tema para discutir aquí, ¿verdad? Después de todo, es su clase.
—Pero como es mi clase, yo decido qué hablar, ¿no? —enfatizó Sigmund con un tono marcado. Vestigios del profesor universitario exigente brotaron con fuerza—. Forger, si el asunto a tratar tiene un punto de vista de la comunicación, ¿cuál es el problema por tratar? —preguntó, y tomando el micrófono, añadió—. Tienen quince minutos para debatir el tema y presentar una respuesta.
Para el tema planteado, estaba claro que el defecto de Loid era no haber sabido unir la neurociencia y la educación de manera armónica. Se establecía que la neurociencia ayudaba a comprender cómo los estudiantes aprendían y la relación que existía entre sus emociones y pensamientos al respecto, con el fin de ejecutar la enseñanza de manera efectiva.
Él no había mostrado eficacia a la hora de enseñar, pero siendo alguien que se mantuvo callado respecto a algo, como sentirse atraído por una compañera universitaria, empezó a comprender que todo continuaba pasando en su cabeza. Tenía múltiples y complicados sistemas neuronales que movían sus sensores y activaban transmisores, pero a los que no respondía con la última pieza faltante: valentía.
Quitándose la vergüenza al darse cuenta de las cosas, Loid echó un vistazo al costado, donde Yor intentaba armar una respuesta en su cuaderno de notas sin dirigirle una palabra. Era casi como cuando eran estudiantes: ella, intimidada por su rostro serio y concentrado, hasta que él le decía que podía hablarle.
—Yor.
—¿Sí?
—¿Qué tienes ahí?
La joven se quedó aproximadamente quieta por un momento antes de responder.
—Apenas unas cuantas palabras. No creo que sea una respuesta digna para el profesor Authen —admitió con desaliento—. Nunca fui la estudiante más brillante en sus clases.
Loid observó a Yor con nostalgia. La escena le recordaba sus días en la universidad, cuando cada interacción con ella estaba cargada de una tímida tensión. Sin embargo, ahora, como adultos con responsabilidades más allá de los exámenes, las cosas podrían ser diferentes.
—No te preocupes tanto por lo que piense el profesor Authen —dijo Loid, tratando de sonar alentador—. Lo importante es que expreses tus ideas, siempre has tenido un punto de vista único.
Yor levantó la vista de su cuaderno, sorprendida por el tono comprensivo de Loid. Aún recordaba los días en que él era distante, siempre concentrado en sus estudios y sus propios asuntos.
—Gracias, Loid —Yor esbozó una pequeña sonrisa—. Es solo que… —hizo una pausa, buscando las palabras adecuadas—. Quiero asegurarme de que lo que diga sea relevante.
Loid se inclinó ligeramente hacia ella, bajando la voz en un tono confidencial.
—He visto cómo trabajas, cómo te esfuerzas. Tienes mucho que aportar.
La mirada de Yor se suavizó, y una chispa de confianza pareció encenderse en sus ojos.
—Quizás tengas razón —suspiró, volviendo a concentrarse en su cuaderno—. Entonces, ¿qué opinas de mi idea?
El joven profesor tomó el cuaderno de las manos de Yor y empezó a revisar lo que estaba escrito. Primero, se fijó en la caligrafía, porque no podía evitar recordar los apuntes tan bonitos y ordenados. Ella era una de las pocas personas que aún decoraba las letras mayúsculas al principio de cada oración con colores y subrayaba los títulos importantes. Además, aunque no había mucho contenido, era claro y fácil de entender. Muy diferente a él, que escribía muchas cosas, pero su cuaderno acababa lleno de jeroglíficos.
La idea de Yor era simple: reestructurar el plan de estudio basándose en preguntas a los estudiantes de la clase. Hacer un interrogatorio inicial para reorganizar todo era sencillo, pero brillante, que Loid se sintió tonto por no haberlo pensado.
—Esto es bueno —dijo Loid, elogiando antes de devolverle el cuaderno—. Resolviste muy bien el tema con una propuesta sencilla. Deberías estar orgullosa.
—¿De verdad? —preguntó Yor, tomando lo que le pertenecía y sintiendo también el tacto de Loid. Sus manos estaban resecas y parecían algo descuidadas—. Esto es para ti, ¿no?
—¿A qué te refieres? —preguntó el joven, confundido.
—Bueno, el problema de comunicación es tuyo y, según el profesor Authen, llevas mucho tiempo buscando una respuesta —indicó ella con bastante acierto. Loid sintió cómo su mirada intensa se clavaba en él—. ¿Cómo es que el estudiante de la Medalla de Honor terminó así?
—Porque una Medalla de Honor no es una herramienta útil para comprender cómo funciona el cerebro humano.
Las palabras salieron de los labios de Loid como una sentencia. Si en su departamento dedujo que se sentía vacío y minutos antes había comprendido que le faltaba valentía, no era sorprendente que, por algo tan sencillo como una conversación con Yor Briar, se diera cuenta de que grandes reconocimientos, calificaciones y herramientas no bastarían para validar lo que sabía si no podía comunicarlo correctamente.
La comunicación fallaba desde él mismo.
—Complejidad.
—¿Qué dices?
—El comportamiento humano es complejo —respondió Yor mientras echaba un vistazo alrededor—. Recuerdo que el profesor Authen siempre daba muchas explicaciones y mencionaba varios autores. A veces, había tantos materiales de consulta que no sabías si podrías descartar algo. Fue así durante dos años, pero también recuerdo que podía ser sencillo.
—Bueno, se supone que me dediqué a ser profesor para simplificar ese conocimiento y transmitirlo a mis estudiantes —se defendió Loid con desánimo.
—¡Sí, claro, y eso es maravilloso! —exclamó ella, apoyando una mano en su hombro. Loid pudo sentir cómo sus nervios se tensaban una vez más—. Pero también sería bueno que generes una conexión antes de comunicarte. No podemos transmitir emociones si primero no las experimentamos.
Experimentar. La acción más antigua que podía realizar el ser humano junto con vivir. Experimentar con algo, con alguien o con uno mismo era casi como respirar para quienes se dedicaban a descubrir y analizar. La necesidad de respuestas había llevado al ser humano a no detenerse nunca y era irónico que Loid Forger lo olvidara por estar tan sumergido en la teoría.
Eran conexiones que le faltaban experimentar para resolver su problema de comunicación: el apego era esencial para las conexiones familiares y sociales. Pero él tenía dieciocho años cuando una discusión cortó sus lazos familiares y la cobardía le impidió convertir su conexión social con Yor en algo más que compañerismo.
Al final, todo recaía en él, siendo la causa de la mayoría de los problemas; no obstante, ahora estaba avanzando y sintió que había encontrado una mejor respuesta no solo para el tema de esa clase abierta, sino también para su vida.
Activar los vectores de la felicidad en el cerebro no era cosa fácil. Una forma común era obsesionarse con liberar dopamina, pero ese proceso era complejo y nunca sería suficiente para experimentar de manera efectiva los tres tipos de felicidad: la que venía de la anticipación, la que estaba relacionada con el alivio y la que surgía de una satisfacción profunda; es decir, de la paz interior.
Entender esas formas ayudaba a comprender mejor el funcionamiento en el interior de las personas y Loid Forger estaba seguro de que todas se habían despertado en él como respuesta a su resolución interior.
—Tienes razón, Yor —admitió finalmente, con un tono de alivio evidente—. Necesito establecer conexiones para que mi comunicación perdure y solo así podré dejar una buena enseñanza como profesor.
Una mirada de anhelo apareció en los ojos de Loid mientras pronunciaba la última frase. Dirigió su mirada hacia Yor con planes y esperanzas que habían permanecido enterrados dentro de él por mucho tiempo. Estaba de acuerdo con lo que ella decía, pero también quería que formara parte de todo eso.
Yor sintió la mirada intensa de Loid sobre ella. Una parte de su corazón creyó ver ciertas intenciones, pero se esforzó por ser racional y no pensar que un par de conversaciones pudieran significar algo más para los dos. Sabía que las cosas a largo plazo no surgían tan fácilmente.
Su comunicación a través de miradas se vio interrumpida cuando el profesor Authen volvió a tomar el micrófono y anunció que el tiempo de preparación había acabado. Era el momento de comenzar con las explicaciones.
Pasaron algunos antiguos compañeros de Loid al escenario, ofreciendo buenos argumentos que provocaron aplausos y pequeños debates entre cada presentación. Aunque el conflicto de la comunicación era el punto de partida, no fue difícil encontrar respuestas en forma de estrategias simples o métodos convencionales. Sin embargo, eso no detuvo a Loid de anotar cada idea. Siempre era posible que le fuera útil más adelante.
Cuando llegó el turno de Yor, se sintió intimidada cuando la luz alquilada volvió a brillar sobre ella. En esa segunda ocasión, Loid frunció el ceño hacia el encargado, quien rápidamente bajó la intensidad lumínica.
—Muchas gracias, Loid.
—No hay de qué, Yor —respondió él con toda la nobleza de un caballero—. Buena suerte —añadió, instándole a levantarse e ir hacia el escenario.
—¿Acaso no piensas venir? —preguntó Yor, ya de pie, esperando a Loid.
—¿Debería ir? —exclamó mientras miraba alrededor. Parecía que todos esperaban que ellos subieran juntos—. Se supone que la respuesta es para mí, así que deduje que debía quedarme —explicó, aunque no muy seguro.
—Creo que el profesor Authen piensa lo contrario —indicó Yor con una risita. El hombre en el escenario parecía impaciente—. No podemos tardar más. Loid, ven.
Loid obedeció y la siguió en silencio mientras pasaban entre las sillas, hacia el pasillo y luego finalmente subían al escenario. El profesor Authen los recibió con una expresión más relajada que antes y les entregó el micrófono.
—Ahora les toca a ustedes.
Loid se sintió como en la universidad en un día de presentación, y notó que Yor parecía sentir lo mismo por su expresión. Aunque él tenía experiencia hablando frente a los estudiantes, el miedo de ser el centro de atención en público podría ser enorme. A pesar de ello, respiró hondo y le hizo señas a Yor para que comenzara.
Yor tomó el micrófono con una sonrisa nerviosa y echó un vistazo al público. Podía sentir la mirada de todos los presentes, pero sabía que debía mantener la calma. Dio un paso adelante y comenzó a hablar.
—Buenas noches a todos. Es un honor para mí, digo, nosotros… estar aquí y compartir con ustedes nuestras ideas sobre… —hizo una pausa, buscando la señal de Loid para continuar—… sobre cómo podemos mejorar la comunicación para elaborar mejores clases con los estudiantes.
Loid asintió, tomando el relevo con naturalidad.
—Exactamente. En mi experiencia, no he encontrado una clave única para que mis clases funcionen, pero esta noche escuché propuestas interesantes y ahora vamos a mostrarles algunos métodos prácticos.
El profesor Authen, desde un lado del escenario, observaba con una sonrisa. El público, que al principio había estado en silencio, comenzó a mostrar señales de interés y participación. Loid y Yor estaban logrando captar su atención, tanto que alguien levantó la mano e hizo una pregunta antes de que la presentación comenzará.
—¿A qué tipo de estudiantes enseñas, Loid?
Loid agudizó la vista y de inmediato reconoció a una mujer pelirroja con gafas. Sylvia Sherwood se asomaba entre el resto de sus antiguos compañeros con una pregunta que ya había sido hecha antes, pero sabiendo de quién provenía, sospechaba que tenía alguna intención.
—Como dije, trabajo con estudiantes de secundaria en los últimos años. Imparto Psicología.
—Oh, ¿eso quiere decir que estás atento a todo lo que tienen que decir?
Si no la conociera, Loid habría creído que Sylvia estaba cuestionando sus conocimientos, pero sabía que lo que buscaba era que se soltara más.
—No, he fallado en eso, pero alguien me ayudó a encontrar una respuesta esta noche para una parte de ese problema —admitió Loid. Sentía cómo la tensión en su cuerpo se disipaba mientras echaba un vistazo a Yor—. Ahora, vamos a empezar.
A medida que hablaba, Loid notó que hablar tenía un sabor diferente por primera vez. Se había preparado para dar clases muchas veces y sabía que tenía el conocimiento y la experiencia para respaldar cada palabra, pero esta vez era distinto. Yor también parecía ganar confianza, esforzándose por dar la mayor cantidad de comentarios, ya que era su idea principal.
Después de presentar varios ejemplos y responder algunas preguntas del público, Loid concluyó con una nota positiva.
—En resumen, cualquier clase puede mejorar con una comunicación efectiva. Pero como me dijo Yor, solo si estoy dispuesto a establecer ciertas conexiones para que haya emoción en la comunicación.
El público aplaudió instantes después y ambos se sintieron aliviados y satisfechos. Mientras bajaban del escenario, el profesor Authen los interceptó y los felicitó.
—Excelente trabajo, ambos. Sabía que podían hacerlo, pero verlos en acción ha sido impresionante.
Loid y Yor se miraron con complicidad.
—Creo que al final, todo salió mejor de lo que esperaba —indicó Loid, mirando a Yor con complicidad.
—Sí, definitivamente —la chica asintió, sintiéndose igual.
—Y todo gracias a que lo hicieron juntos —enfatizó Sigmund, levantando las cejas ante sus antiguos estudiantes. Ambos parecieron incomodarse ante la insinuación—. Espero que continúen así.
—¡Profesor! —exclamó Loid, bastante avergonzado—. Creo que está confundiendo las cosas.
Yor lo observó mientras hablaba, notando el nerviosismo en su expresión. Ella misma sentía una mezcla de emociones, algunas que no lograba identificar del todo. Decidió intervenir antes de que la situación se volviera aún más incómoda.
—Profesor, apreciamos su confianza en nosotros. Trabajar juntos ha sido… una experiencia enriquecedora —trató de mantener la compostura—. Dígale a su esposa que agradezco la invitación.
Sigmund sonrió, con una mirada que sugería que entendía más de lo que decía.
—No se preocupen. Estoy bromeando —señaló con una risita—. No nos queda mucho tiempo después del cierre, pero quiero agradecerles por venir y espero verlos en otra de mis clases abiertas.
Loid y Yor intercambiaron una mirada significativa. Sabían que, aunque las clases fueran abiertas para todo tipo de público, su profesor disfrutaba ver a antiguos estudiantes participando.
Cuando regresaron a sus lugares en la fila de asientos, Loid sacó su teléfono y notó con sorpresa que casi eran las diez de la noche. La realidad de tener que volver a la rutina al día siguiente se paró sobre él, disipando la calidez del momento. Experimentó una respuesta química en su cuerpo ante la desagradable idea de separarse de Yor.
—Es hora de irme —murmuró Loid, sintiendo cómo las palabras se deslizaban con tristeza de sus labios—. Mañana tengo clases y, aunque no creo que termine toda la planificación esta noche, me gustaría al menos avanzar un poco.
—Supongo que nos toca despedirnos —respondió ella con una suave sonrisa, aunque sus ojos revelaban algo de tristeza.
Loid estuvo a punto de asentir con la cabeza, pero algo lo detuvo. Una chispa de reconocimiento brilló en sus ojos mientras una sonrisa se formaba en sus labios.
—Hoy, más que nunca, me di cuenta de lo mucho que me falta aprender algunas cosas —confesó Loid, su voz cargada de inseguridad—. Gracias por tu ayuda, no solamente como compañeros de trabajo, sino… como algo más.
Yor sonrió, dando un paso hacia él, todavía con una sonrisa en el rostro.
—Siento lo mismo, Loid. Me sorprendiste hoy y aprecio tenerte a mi lado, en todos los sentidos.
Loid levantó la vista y se encontró con los ojos sinceros de ella. En ese momento, sintió que no había nada más que necesitara decir. Su mente estaba clara, y finalmente, decidió seguir las órdenes correctas que le enviaba su red neuronal.
—¿Qué tal si celebramos con una cena? —expresó Loid, aún nervioso—. Tengo suficientes cosas para cocinar en mi departamento.
—Me parece genial —contestó Yor—. Aunque conozco un lugar para comer afuera si prefieres.
Ambos rieron, disfrutando del momento. La conversación fluyó mientras salían de la clase, pasando entre sus antiguos compañeros que murmuraban sobre ellos. Incluso Loid pudo notar cómo Sylvia Sherwood levantaba el pulgar en alto antes de alejarse.
—Creo que dimos mucho de qué hablar —dijo Loid, ofreciéndole la mano.
Yor asintió y la tomó, sintiendo calidez en el gesto. Su camino seguía y con él, la promesa de más momentos así.
—¿Te molesta? —preguntó Yor.
Loid se quedó en silencio y contempló a Yor por un momento, agradecido de que ella no dijera nada mientras él pensaba. Se pasó la mano libre por el cabello y soltó un suspiro mientras levantaba la vista hacia el cielo nocturno, que estaba completamente despejado.
—Para nada —respondió él, apretando su mano con más fuerza—. Nunca creí que terminaría así.
Y mil gracias a @roucaelum-art por crear una arte que va con el aire de esta historia.
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Colorful Sunday
#hi#whats up#cute#Weekend#spy x family#boba tea#love#girl#me#beautiful#time#sticky notes#heart cake#wind breaker#anime#I need friends#help#🤦♀️#someone want to hang out ?
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hehe for our ~1.5K~ celebration, I wanna draw some Halloween sketches!!!!!
Send me your fave My Hero Academia character and a costume!! 🎃😇✌️
or any halloweenie, spooky, silly, sexy, ship-y, mha (or spy x family) requests!! within reason lmao ♡⸜(˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)⸝♡
and!!!!! We're moving out of our apartment soon so if ya wanna help us out, our commissions are open! Icons, comics, character sheets, sketches!! Check us out on ko-fi >>here << !! (commissions guarantee that you get your sketch 😉 in a timely manner too!)
gonna work on this through the month of october! 🎃 feel free to send an ask or comment on this post! 🤓
Thank ya for hanging out and sharing a laugh with us 💛
✨ stay spooky, stay safe! ✨
love love love,
p&j 💃🏻🕺🏻
#go go goooo!!!#thank u guys for hanging out! 🤍#it means a lot to meeeeeeee#we're outta town this weekend but imma draw when we get back!!!#mha#bnha#my hero academia#boku no hero academia#mha art#art challenge#art requests open#pjseveryday#anime art#anime#spy x family#sxf
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#ive always just pronounced it 'spy family'#but a guy at a con this weekend very confidently tried to correct me with 'actually its spy ecks family'#but i just dont think thats right#spy x family
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my 11yo nephews started sending me memes. its adorable 😭 i wanna write a piece with atsumu specifically not getting the memes and being called old abt it 🥺 queue him denying it, panicked calling his brother abt it 🤡
#ITD BE SO CUTE#anyways hes sending me miku memes these days. shes all the rage and im HERE for it#hes also going w me to the convention this weekend! hes going to cosplay mika from owari no seraph (the costume i sewed last year)#and anya from spy x family and then marshall from adventure time!!!#nohr.txt
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God Im so ready to leave for Katsucon already. As much as its gonna wreck my feet from all the walking Im so fucking ready to be back at my number one fave con and be with my cosplay friends and meet up with some RP and Twitch friends.
#ooc#half my cosplay weekend is gonna be Baji but I honestly dont care 😂#i couldnt get a Spy x Family cosplay together in time but it is what it is
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Anya no crimes are illegal!
#spy x family#spy family#ask starlight anya#anya forger#loid forger#Loid is right#Anya had an influx of asks sent in#closing the ask box so that she can catch up by the weekend#please have patience for her
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Invisible | Part 11
Pairings: Bucky x Reader (eventually lololol)
Word Count: 5.1k
Warnings: Angst, stupid people, dramaaaaa
A/N: I aint ready for peace yet 😇🫶🏻
Masterpost
NYU 4th Year
The late afternoon sun was just beginning to dip below the horizon as you exited your lecture hall, your bag slung over your shoulder and your mind already racing with thoughts of your looming paper. The quad was buzzing with students heading off to their weekend plans, and you were lost in your thoughts when you spotted Natasha leaning casually against a lamppost, her red hair catching the golden light.
“There she is,” Nat called, waving you over with a grin. “What took you so long? I’ve been standing here for ages.”
“Class ran late,” you said, rolling your eyes as you walked up to her. “Professor decided to drop a surprise reading quiz on us.”
Natasha scoffed, falling into step beside you. “Reading quizzes on a Friday should be illegal. Anyway, there’s a party tonight at Walker’s place. You coming?”
You hesitated, already feeling the weight of your weekend workload. “I don’t know, Nat. I’ve got that big paper due next week, and I’m kind of behind. I was planning to get a head start tonight.”
Natasha groaned, clasping her hands together in an exaggerated plea. “Come on, please? Wanda already bailed on me, and I really want to see this guy who’s going to be there. I can’t get stuck with the boys by myself—they’ll ruin my whole vibe.”
You sighed, torn between responsibility and the infectious energy of your best friend. “Fine,” you said reluctantly. “But I’m starting my introduction before we leave. No arguments.”
“Scout’s honor,” Natasha said, raising three fingers in a mock salute.
You gave her a pointed look. “You weren’t even a Girl Scout.”
She grinned, undeterred. “True, but I can feel it. In another life, I was definitely a spy.”
You laughed, shaking your head as you parted ways. “Yeah, sure, Nat.”
By the time you got back to your dorm, Natasha was already busy texting, her phone lighting up with each rapid-fire message. You could tell by the sly smile on her face that she was talking to her crush. The thing about Natasha was that she always knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go after it. She was a spitfire, sharp-tongued and unapologetically confident, but underneath all that fire, she was a hopeless romantic. Most guys your age weren’t ready for someone like her, but that never stopped her from trying.
You sat at your desk and opened your laptop, determined to at least get your introduction done before the night derailed into party chaos. The words flowed easily, and by the time you finished your intro and even managed to start your first paragraph, you felt a small sense of accomplishment.
Alright you texted Natasha, I’m done for now. Let’s get ready.
Within seconds, your phone buzzed with her reply: Finally!!! Be there in 5.
True to her word, Natasha burst into your room moments later, her arms loaded with a makeup bag and a pair of heels. You both commandeered Wanda’s bed, laying out a mess of possible outfits, debating the merits of each one as you tried to find the perfect look.
You finally settled on a sleek black mini-dress that hugged your figure in all the right places, paired with short heels and of course your signature neckless: your locket. Natasha went for a bold red jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and sky-high heels.
Standing side by side in front of the mirror, Natasha let out a low whistle. “Damn, we’re hot.”
You giggled, adjusting the strap of your dress. “We clean up nice.”
Natasha’s eyes drifted to the delicate gold locket resting against your collarbone, and she smiled. “That locket… you’ve been wearing it forever. I’ve never seen you without it.”
You glanced down, your fingers lightly brushing over the familiar weight of the locket. “Yeah, it’s kind of a family thing, my mom gave it to be before she passed"
Natasha, smiled sadly her curiosity piqued. “You never did tell me what’s inside.”
You held the locket, fidgeting it between your fingers. “On one side, there’s a quote about love that my great-great-great-grandmother supposedly wrote. My grandma told me everyone who’s had this locket would place a photo of the man they loved on the other side—so they’d always be close to their heart."
Natasha’s eyes softened. “Your whole family sounds like a bunch of hopeless romantics.”
You laughed. “Apparently. Guess it runs in the blood.”
Natasha smirked, leaning in. “So… who’s in yours?”
You hesitated, your fingers lingering on the locket before closing it. “No one,” you said, offering a small smile. “I don’t really have anyone to put in there right now.”
Natasha raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying it. “Mhm, sure. No one at all?”
You rolled your eyes. “Not everyone is as quick to fall head over heels as you, Nat.”
“Hey,” she said, placing a hand over her heart dramatically, “I just know what I want.”
“And what you deserve,” you added with a grin.
Natasha nodded approvingly. “Exactly.”
With that, you both grabbed your bags and made your way out of the dorm, ready to take on the night. Natasha’s phone buzzed again, and she couldn’t hide the excitement on her face as she typed back.
You glanced at her, smiling softly. “Texting your mystery man?”
“Maybe,” she said with a wink. “Tonight’s going to be fun—you’ll see.”
The crisp night air buzzed with the energy of the weekend as you and Natasha made your way down the crowded street, laughter and music spilling out from houses along the way. The distant thump of bass grew louder with every step, and soon you were standing in front of John Walker’s house, its windows glowing and the porch already packed with students.
Natasha looped her arm through yours as you approached the door, her heels clicking against the pavement. “You know,” she said, her voice light but teasing, “I always thought you might have Bucky’s picture in that locket.”
You stumbled slightly, your eyes snapping to hers. “What?”
She smirked, raising an eyebrow. “Come on, don’t act so surprised. You two have been inseparable since kindergarten. Best friends, sure, but there’s always been… something.”
You opened your mouth to protest, but she didn’t give you the chance. “I mean, hey, no judgment. I’m just saying I’m a little surprised he’s not in there.”
You were about to respond, to come up with some half-hearted deflection, but before you could, Natasha grinned and yanked you toward the door. “No time for heart-to-hearts now. Let’s find the boys.”
The moment you stepped inside, the heat and noise hit you like a wave. The living room was packed, bodies swaying to the beat of the music as red solo cups were passed around. You caught a glimpse of a makeshift beer pong table in the corner, surrounded by a cheering crowd. The scent of cheap alcohol and sweat mingled in the air, and someone had already spilled something sticky on the floor.
Natasha scanned the room with a practiced eye, her grip still firm on your arm. “There they are,” she said, nodding toward the far side of the room where Steve and Bucky were leaning against a wall, talking. Steve had his usual easy smile, but Bucky’s eyes flicked across the room, as if he was keeping tabs on everything and everyone.
Natasha released your arm and nudged you forward with a sly grin. “Go on. I’ll catch up with you in a minute.” Before you could protest, she disappeared into the crowd, already hunting down her mystery man.
You took a deep breath and weaved your way through the throng of people, your heart picking up speed as you got closer to them. Bucky’s head turned slightly, and when his eyes landed on you, a slow smile spread across his face. He nudged Steve, who looked up and gave you a warm wave.
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“Well, well,” Bucky’s voice cut through the noise as you and Natasha finally reached him and Steve. He leaned casually against the wall, a lopsided grin on his face. “Look who decided to show up.”
Steve chuckled, raising his cup in a mock toast. “Didn’t think we’d see you tonight. Thought you had some big paper to write?”
“I did,” you replied, crossing your arms with a smirk. “But Natasha here wouldn’t take no for an answer. Said it was a life-or-death situation.”
Bucky raised an eyebrow, his eyes glinting with amusement. “Natasha, relentless? Shocking.”
“She’s practically a force of nature,” you said, glancing around. “So, drinks?”
Steve drained the last of his beer and set his cup down with a satisfied sigh. “You two go ahead. I’m gonna head over to the keg and see if I can beat my personal record tonight.”
You laughed, shaking your head. “Best of luck, Stevie.”
Steve winked as he stepped away. “Now that you’re here, I don’t need it.”
As he disappeared into the crowd, you and Bucky stood there in a comfortable silence for a moment, the bass of the music thumping around you. Then, Bucky gave you one of his signature half-smiles, the kind that always made your heart skip a beat. “Come on,” he said, reaching for your hand and pulling you toward the drink table.
His touch was brief but enough to send a spark up your arm. You followed without protest, a small smile tugging at your lips. When you reached the table, he handed you a drink, his fingers brushing against yours—a fleeting, seemingly innocent moment that left your cheeks warm.
“Thanks,” you murmured, avoiding his gaze as you lifted the cup to your lips.
Bucky leaned in slightly, his voice low enough that only you could hear. “I’m glad you’re here.”
Your heart fluttered at his words, and for a second, you forgot how to breathe. But before you could think of a response, Natasha appeared from behind you, clapping her hands together, cutting through the moment.
“Alright, people,” she announced, her tone playful. “What’s the plan? Beer pong? Dancing? Or do we just stand here and look devastatingly cool?”
Bucky smirked, his eyes still on you. “I think we’ve already nailed the last one.”
You laughed, shaking your head. “How about we find Steve before he gets himself into trouble?”
Bucky raised his cup in agreement. “Solid plan.”
With that, the three of you moved back into the crowd, weaving through the crush of people and the haze of music. Even as the party buzzed around you, you couldn’t shake the feeling of Bucky’s lingering gaze—or the way your locket, pressed against your chest, seemed to grow heavier with every step.
"There he is!" Natasha beamed, stopping "Buck you go watch him, me and my girl are gonna dance for a bit!" Before either of you could respond, Natasha was already pulling you away, you turned around glancing over your shoulder briefly to see Bucky's blue eyes smiling at you as he gave you a single wave.
The music thumped loudly in your ears, the bass vibrating through the floor as you swayed with Natasha in the middle of the crowded living room. The alcohol buzzed warmly in your veins, and for a moment, you let yourself forget about everything—about the paper, about the tension that always seemed to linger whenever Bucky was around.
You and Nat were giggling, holding onto each other as you moved to the beat. It was freeing, exhilarating even, until your gaze drifted across the room and landed on him.
Bucky was leaning casually against the wall, his signature smirk firmly in place as he talked to a blonde. She was laughing at something he said, her hand lightly resting on his arm. They were close—too close. Her hair glinted under the dim party lights, and the way she leaned in, hanging on his every word, made your stomach drop.
Your world stopped for a second. The music faded into the background, replaced by the sound of your own heartbeat pounding in your ears. You blinked, trying to shake it off, telling yourself it didn’t matter, but the familiar ache settled in your chest anyway.
You tore your eyes away, grabbing your red solo cup and downing the rest of its contents in one go. The burn of the cheap liquor didn’t help, but it gave you something to focus on. You crushed the cup in your hand and let it drop to the floor, the plastic crumpling beneath your heel as you forced yourself to keep dancing.
“Fuck it,” you muttered under your breath, plastering a fake smile on your face.
Natasha laughed beside you, her movements loose and carefree. She slurred slightly, her words barely audible over the music. “Hey! You… you took your necklace off!”
You frowned, reaching up to touch your neck instinctively. “No, I didn’t.”
“Then where is it?” she asked, her brow furrowing as she swayed in place.
Your hand moved frantically over your collarbone, panic setting in as your fingers found only bare skin. Your locket was gone. “Shit,” you whispered, your eyes wide as you started scanning the floor beneath your feet. “Nat, it’s gone!”
Her hands immediately went to your shoulders, steadying you. “Don’t panic,” she said, her voice slurring but her tone trying to stay calm. “It… it can’t be far.”
But it was too late. The panic clawed its way up your throat, and tears prickled at the corners of your eyes. The music was too loud, the crowd too thick. You dropped to your knees, your hands scrambling over the sticky floor as you searched desperately for the locket.
“Excuse me! Sorry!” you mumbled, trying to push past people, but it was no use. The sea of feet around you made it impossible to see anything.
You backed up, bumping into someone behind you. A pair of hands immediately settled on your waist, steadying you. “Hey, you okay?” the guy asked, but you shoved him off without even looking, your vision blurring with tears.
Natasha was back at your side in an instant, her hands on your shoulders again, her mouth moving, but you couldn’t hear her. The world felt like it was spinning too fast, and all you could think about was the locket—your family heirloom. The one your mother had given you before she passed away. The one that had been passed down for generations. And now it was gone, lost in the chaos of some stupid party.
Tears spilled down your cheeks as you stumbled backward, your breathing coming in short, panicked gasps. You didn’t even realize someone was pulling you out of the house until the cool night air hit your skin.
“Hey, hey,” that same guy's voice said, low and urgent. You blinked through the haze of your tears, and your heart twisted painfully when you saw who it was.
Bucky.
He had his hands on your arms, guiding you away from the crowd, his eyes filled with concern. “Come on, you’re okay,” he murmured, leading you to a quieter spot on the porch. “Breathe, alright? Just breathe.”
You tried to speak, but the words got caught in your throat. Your chest heaved as you struggled to catch your breath, your vision still blurry from the tears.
“Look at me,” Bucky said softly, tilting your chin up so your eyes met his. “You’re okay. I’ve got you.”
His words, his presence, grounded you just enough to pull in a shaky breath. “It’s gone, Buck,” you finally managed, your voice breaking. “The locket… my mom’s locket. It’s gone.”
Bucky’s jaw clenched, his eyes darkening as he glanced back toward the house. “Okay,” he said, his voice calm but determined. “We’re gonna find it.”
You shook your head, fresh tears spilling over. “There’s too many people. It’s probably already stepped on or—or lost for good.”
“Hey,” Bucky said firmly, his hands tightening slightly on your arms. “We’ll find it. I promise.”
You stared at him, searching his face for any sign of doubt, but all you saw was unwavering determination. His eyes softened, and he gently wiped a tear from your cheek with his thumb.
“Wait here,” he said, his voice low and steady. “I’m going back in.”
“No, Buck—”
“I’ll find it,” he interrupted, giving you a small, reassuring smile. “Just stay here.”
Before you could protest, he turned and disappeared back into the house, leaving you alone on the porch, the night air chilling your skin. You sank onto the steps, your hands trembling as you clutched at your knees, praying silently that he was right.
The minutes felt like hours as you sat on the porch, arms wrapped tightly around yourself. Every time the door opened, you looked up, hoping to see Bucky stepping out with your locket in hand. But each time, it was just another person stumbling out into the night, oblivious to your panic.
Finally, the door opened again, and Bucky emerged. His expression was serious, his steps purposeful, but his hands were empty.
Your heart sank, the last bit of hope slipping away. He walked over and crouched in front of you, his eyes meeting yours with a steady calm.
“I’m sorry,” he said softly, his voice firm but laced with regret. “I checked everywhere I could. Asked everyone. It’s just… not there.”
You nodded slowly, your throat tightening as you tried to process his words. The locket—your mother’s locket—was gone. A family heirloom, passed down through generations, lost in the chaos of a party. You tried to speak, but all that came out was a shaky breath.
“It’s gone,” you finally whispered, the words feeling heavy and final.
Bucky’s hand rested lightly on your knee, grounding you. “I know how much it meant to you,” he said, his voice steady. “And I’m sorry we couldn’t find it tonight. But we’ll figure something out. I’m not giving up.”
You shook your head, blinking back the tears that blurred your vision. “It was the only thing I had left of her,” you said, your voice breaking. “And now it’s just… gone.”
Bucky’s fingers gently squeezed your knee. “I get it,” he said quietly. “It’s not just a thing. It’s her.”
You nodded, wiping at your cheeks, but the tears kept coming. “It feels like I let her down,” you whispered, your hands trembling in your lap. “I should’ve been more careful.”
Bucky shifted, sitting beside you on the step. His shoulder brushed yours, and he looked out at the street, his voice calm and certain. “Hey, your okay, its gonna be okay”
You let out a shaky breath, trying to absorb his words. “How can you say that? Its gone,” .
“I know,” he said, his tone understanding. “But your mom wouldn’t want you to carry that weight. That locket—it was important, sure, but it doesn’t change the connection you had with her. You’ve got all those memories, all those stories. She’s still with you.”
His words settled over you, comforting in a way you hadn’t expected. You leaned into his shoulder, letting out a quiet sigh. “Thanks, Bucky,” you said softly, your voice still thick with emotion. “For always being there.”
His arm came around your shoulders, pulling you closer. “Always,” he said simply.
For a while, you just sat there, the distant hum of the party fading into the background. The ache of losing the locket still lingered, but Bucky’s steady presence eased it, bit by bit. He didn’t try to fix everything, didn’t offer hollow reassurances. He just stayed—solid, dependable, exactly what you needed.
You broke the silence, your voice soft and hesitant. “What about that girl…?”
Bucky didn’t let you finish. “Forget about her,” he said firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument. “I have my best girl right here” his eyes met yours, and for a moment, there was something unspoken between you, something heavy and meaningful.
Eventually, you sat up, brushing the last of the tears from your cheeks. You gave him a small, wry smile. “Guess I owe you one,” you said quietly.
Bucky chuckled, the sound low and warm. “You don’t owe me anything,” he replied. Then, with a playful glint in his eye, he added, “Except maybe a rematch at beer pong.”
You couldn’t help but laugh, the sound a little shaky but genuine. “Deal,” you said, the weight on your chest feeling just a little lighter.
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Sam takes a deep breath as he reaches the door to your shared apartment, bracing himself. He isn’t entirely sure what he’s walking into, but he knows Bucky isn’t handling things well. He knocks firmly and waits, listening for any movement inside.
After a long pause, the door creaks open. Bucky stands there, looking like absolute hell. His hair’s a mess, his eyes bloodshot, and he’s still in yesterday’s clothes, rumpled and wrinkled.
“Sam?” Bucky’s voice is hoarse, his brow furrowing in confusion.
“Yeah, man,” Sam says, leaning against the doorframe. “I came to check on you. Can I come in?”
Bucky steps aside, muttering, “Yeah… sure. Guess you uh probably know everything already.”
Sam walks in, his eyes immediately catching the shattered lamp on the floor, pieces scattered across the living room. “I know her side, but there's two sides to every coin” The air feels heavy, tense. He turns to Bucky, his voice steady. “She’s at Steve and my place. She’s safe if you're wondering.”
Bucky winces, looking away as his shoulders slump. “Good… that’s good.” He lets out a bitter chuckle, running a hand over his face. “Guess you’re here to tell me what a screw-up I am, huh?”
Sam shakes his head, exasperated. “Bucky, I’m not here to kick you when you’re down. I’m here because we’re friends. And friends don’t abandon each other, even when one of them is making dumbass choices.”
Bucky scoffs, dropping onto the couch, burying his face in his hands. “Yeah, well… I deserve it.”
Sam takes the chair across from him, studying Bucky’s hunched figure. “You look like hell, man. Want to tell me what happened, your version?”
Bucky hesitates, his voice low and broken. “I don’t know. She was just standing there, looking at me like… like she was just disgusted at being in my presence ...and it hurt, i said sorry for the bar comment, but then we started to hash things out, I got so damn scared. So I did the only thing I know how to do—I pushed her away. Told her to leave.”
Sam raises an eyebrow, his tone sharp. “So you let her walk out? Alone? At night?”
Bucky’s face twists with guilt, and he nods. “Yeah, I know, i went after her but she was gone, that's no excuse i know, i put her in danger Sam, i can't believe it….And now she probably hates me.” He chuckles bitterly. “Hell, maybe she should, i do.”
“Don’t give me that self-pity crap,” Sam snaps. “She’s hurt, sure. But you know damn well she doesn’t hate you.”
Bucky exhales shakily. “Maybe she should. All I ever do is screw things up. I push her away because… because I’m too scared to admit how I feel. And now? I don’t even know if I can fix it.”
Sam leans forward, his voice firm. “You’ve got two choices, Buck. Sit here and wallow, or get off your ass and do something about it.”
Bucky finally meets his gaze, his voice barely a whisper. “What do I even say?”
Sam nods toward the shattered lamp. “Start by picking up the pieces. Then tell her the truth.”
Bucky swallows hard. “What if… what if it’s too late?”
Sam’s voice softens. “That’s a chance you’ll have to take, you cant just throw away the friendship you two have, i dont even know my friends from kindergarten, i couldnt tell you the slightest thing about em now….but you’ll never know unless you try.”
Bucky hesitates, then leans back, his gaze distant. “I’ve tried, Sam. More times than I can count.”
Sam frowns. “What are you talking about?”
Bucky’s voice grows quieter, tinged with frustration. “I’ve been trying to tell her for years—little things here and there. Dropping hints, pushing the boundaries, trying to get her to see me the way I see her. But every damn time, she pulls back, like she’s scared of what’s on the other side of those walls she’s built.”
Sam watches him, his expression thoughtful. “And you think she doesn’t feel the same?”
Bucky lets out a hollow laugh. “I don’t know. Maybe she does, maybe she doesn’t. But how the hell am I supposed to keep putting myself out there when she won’t meet me halfway? Why does it always have to be me to make the first move? Why can’t she give me a sign? Something, anything that lets me know I’m not imagining this?” Bucky’s voice cracks, and he rakes a hand through his hair, his frustration spilling out. “It’s like every time I try to get closer, she pulls back. And then I’m stuck wondering if I’m just some idiot chasing after something that was never there.”
Sam leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “You’re scared, she’s scared—it’s a mess, man. But sitting here, letting the fear eat away at you, isn’t gonna solve anything. You want her to meet you halfway? Maybe she’s been waiting for you to show her it’s safe to.”
Bucky shakes his head, his jaw tightening. “I’ve shown her, Sam. Hell, I’ve been there for her through everything. I’ve tried to coax her out of those walls, but every time I think I’m making progress, she shuts me down. And now? Now she’s out there, going on dates with other guys. What am I supposed to think?”
Sam tilts his head, his gaze steady. “You ever think maybe she’s just as scared as you are? That she’s waiting for you to stop hinting and just say it outright?”
Bucky’s fists clench, his frustration boiling over. “Why does it have to be me? Why can’t she take the damn risk for once? I’m not the only one in this.”
Sam exhales, leaning back. “You’re right, it’s a two-way street. But you’ve got to ask yourself—if she’s scared, just like you, who’s gonna be brave enough to break the cycle?”
Bucky stands, pacing the room. His voice drops, low and pained. “What if I put everything out there, and she doesn’t feel the same? I don’t think I could handle that.”
Sam’s gaze follows him, his tone firm but empathetic. “Or what if she’s been feeling the same this whole time, but she’s been too scared to lose you? What if she’s been waiting for you to say what she can’t?”
Bucky stops, his hands on his hips, his head bowed. “I can’t lose her, Sam. Not as a friend, not as… whatever this is. She’s everything. And if I’m wrong—if I tell her how I feel and she walks away—I don’t know what I’ll do.”
Sam stands, crossing the room to face Bucky. “Buck, you’re already losing her by doing nothing. This limbo you’re both stuck in? It’s tearing you apart. You’ve got to take the leap, man. Because if you don’t, you’ll never forgive yourself.”
Bucky swallows hard, his eyes clouded with doubt. “And if I crash and burn?”
Sam gives him a small, encouraging smile. “Then you’ll get back up. And you’ll know you tried. But if you don’t take that chance, you’ll always wonder what could’ve been.”
Bucky lets out a shaky breath, his hands still clenched at his sides. “I’ve never been good at this—at saying what I feel. And now, with everything so screwed up…”
“Then stop overthinking it,” Sam says. “Tell her the truth. Not hints, not half-measures. The whole thing.”
Bucky looks at him, his expression caught between fear and hope. “What if she’s already made up her mind? What if she’s moving on?”
Sam shakes his head. “You don’t know that. And you won’t unless you ask. But hiding behind ‘what ifs’ isn’t gonna get you anywhere.”
Bucky stares at the shattered lamp, his mind racing. Finally, he lets out a deep sigh, his shoulders slumping. “Alright,” he says quietly. “I’ll talk to her. But if this blows up in my face, you’re buying me drinks for the next decade.”
Sam smirks, clapping him on the shoulder. “Deal. Now get yourself together, man. You’ve got work to do.”
Bucky nods, though the weight of what lies ahead presses heavily on him. As Sam heads for the door, he glances back. “Just remember, Buck—she’s not the only one with walls. You’ve got a few of your own.”
Wanda clapped her hands together, her tone light. “Okay, enough brooding. How about some brunch? I’m starving.”
Natasha perked up at that, crossing her arms. “I could go for some pancakes. What about the farmers market?”
You sighed, your head falling back against the couch. “I’m down for food, but we can’t go to the farmers market.”
Natasha raised an eyebrow, her tone edging toward irritation. “Why not?”
“Because we can’t go there without Bucky,” you said simply, your voice flat but firm.
Natasha groaned, throwing her hands up. “God, why does everything have to come back to Bucky? He’s not exactly the Farmers Market King. We can survive one trip without him.”
You sat up, your eyes flashing. “Stop it, Nat. Just stop. Look, we’ve all messed up before. Bucky’s not some random guy who screwed up—he’s Bucky, its him. He’s been there for me through everything. We can’t just hate on him because we got in a fight.”
Natasha scoffed, her voice sharp. “I can hate on him just fine. He’s an asshole, and I’m tired of watching him drag you through this endless cycle of misery.”
Your hands clenched at your sides as you stood up, your voice snapping like a whip. “And I’m tired of you acting like it’s so black and white! He’s not perfect, but none of us are. You think I haven’t made mistakes? You think I haven’t hurt him too?”
Natasha stepped closer, her eyes narrowing. “You’re always defending him! No matter what he does, you jump in to shield him, like he’s some wounded puppy. When are you gonna wake up and realize he’s not worth it?”
“He’s not worth it?” you said, your voice trembling with anger. “You don’t get it, Nat. He’s not just some guy who broke my heart. He’s my best friend! You don’t throw someone like that away because they messed up once, or twice, or even a hundred times. He’s Bucky, for god’s sake!”
The room went silent, the weight of your words hanging between you. Natasha stared at you, her jaw tightening before she shook her head, letting out a bitter laugh. “Fine,” she said coldly. “Do whatever you want. But don’t come crying to me when he breaks your heart again.”
With that, you turned on your heel and stormed off into Steve’s room. Natasha grabbed her bag as she headed for the door. Before she left, she glanced at Wanda and Steve, her voice sharp. “All I do is try to help, but if she wants to keep sticking up for his dumb ass, that’s on her, leave me out of it next time.”
The door slammed behind her, leaving an uncomfortable silence in her wake.
Wanda and Steve exchanged glances, both looking a little shell-shocked. Finally, Wanda sighed, brushing her hair back. “I’ll go after Nat,” she said quietly. She turned to Steve, her brow raised. “You got her?”
Steve nodded, giving Wanda a small, reassuring smile. “Yeah, I’ve got her.”
Once Wanda left, Steve turned to. Steve hesitated for a moment before following. He knocked gently on the door. “Hey… you okay?”
There was no answer at first, just the sound of you pacing. Finally, your voice came through, quieter but still tense. “I’m fine, Steve. Just… need a minute.”
Steve leaned against the doorframe, his voice soft. “Take all the time you need. I’m here, I’ll always be right here…”
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