#taking care of my friend's cat who lives in the same building and she knows that. so its like. my hands are tied. and i cant be like i can'

[vhagarswattle]

literally i feel like such a massive cow becuase i can't stand this woman that i work with who wants to be my friend. she's completely innocuous and i'm being massive bitch to her but literally eveyrthing she does pisses me off. i think i need ego death. does anyone know if that's possible with household materials or does it have to be psychedelics

[itzyxnct]

a ryujin and yeji x male reader breeding smut please

Sorry if this is bad, this is my first time writing for male reader so I wasn't really too sure what I was doing but hope this is okay

Kinktober Day 21 (🔞🍆💞)

Ryujin × Yeji × Male!Reader - I Want Your Babies

When you went out that night you never expected it the end like this, you made eye contact with a beautiful woman at the bar so you went over and introduced yourself, and she also introduced you to her friend after introducing herself, you thought they were both absolutely beautiful and offered to buy them a drink, being slightly shocked when they agreed

It was a few hours into the night and several drinks in when you felt the black haired girl, who's name was Ryujin , tugging on your arm and her cat eyed friend Yeji doing the same on the other arm, you looked at them both and waited for Ryujin to speak "can we leave .....with you....now" she whispered in your ear causing the hairs on your neck to stand up, you nodded at her in response standing up and escorting the two ladies out of the building, luckily you only lived a few minutes walk away so you led the way, Yeji still hanging on your arm and Ryujin whispering something to her

When you walked into your apartment you barely had time to shut the door before both girls were on you, Ryujin wasting no time in stripping you of your leather jacket, then pulling apart your shirt not caring about the buttons flying everywhere, while Yeji dropped to her knees instantly busying her hands unbuckling your belt before unbuttoning your jeans pulling them down leaving you in nothing but your boxers

Yeji then stood up, her hand cupping your growing erection and saying "take us to your bed big boy, we want you now" these words making your dick twitch under her hand

"Um .....this way" you let her know grabbing her hand and showing her the way, yeji grabbing Ryujin's hand and pulling her along too

You lead them into your room and the second they saw the bed they started stripping out of their dresses before getting on the bed and bending over onto their knees giving you a beautiful view of their asses that you couldn't wait to touch

"We want you to fuck us both so hard that we can't walk tomorrow" Ryujin said looking back at you , making you quickly take your cock out from your boxers, running your hand over it a few times until you were rock hard and making your way to the edge of the bed trying to decide who to fuck first  but Ryujin ended up making that choice for you when she move her ass back making your dick enter her pussy, the tightness momentarily taking your breath away

While you were fucking Ryujin you couldn't help but stare at Yeji who had now turned over onto her front and had her legs wide open for you as she played with herself, moaning as she circled her clit watching wantingly as you thrusted your hips into Ryujin at a sickening pace "oh fuck yes daddy just like that' Ryujin moaned out as she took all of your cock inside her walls feeling your tip hit her cervix, you did know how much longer you'd last the way Ryujin's pussy was clenched around you trying to milk you of your cum, 2 more thrusts and you tried to pull out nearly cumming but Ryujin didn't let you, trapping you inside her with her feet wrapping around the backs of your thighs keeping you in place "daddy ....please cum inside me....i want your babies" the brunette whined out desperately as she softly continued riding you and with the way she looked at you, you'd never be able to deny her so you did what she asked, cumming inside her pussy watching as the white liquid dripped out of her hole as you pulled out of her

However you didn't have much time to recover as Yeji had moved herself into Ryujin's previous position "Good boy" she praised "but now it's my turn" she said before turning to look at Ryujin who was infront of her and gesturing for the black haired beauty to lay down and spread her legs which she did, you watched as some of your cum trickled out of Ryujin's pussy but to your surprise Yeji swooped it up with her finger and licked it saying "we can't let that go to waste when  daddy tastes so good can we Ryujin" yeji asked in her sultry voice making Ryujin shake her head so you watched as Yeji leaned forward licking a stripe through Ryujin's folds before tongue fucking you're cum out of her best friend

Safe to say you were hard again and took no time grabbing Yeji's hips and entering her, stretching her out  as you looked up to see Yeji still eating Ryujin out, you used up the last of your energy grabbing a hold of the orange ponytail for leverage and stating to fuck Yeji with an animalistic pace that had her screaming into Ryujin's clit as she came with you doing the same shortly after as did Ryujin, you were exhausted as you pulled out of Yeji, once again watching as your cum dripped down her thighs before Ryujin nudged you out of the way so she could lick the cum from Yeji just like she had done to her moments ago

You watched the 2 woman wondering how this ended up happening to you, secretly hoping it happened again....which it did

[vintagebuckybarnes]

Unexpected Connections

Pairing → Neighbor! Bucky Barnes x Neighbor! Fem! Reader

Total Wordcount → 1.9K

Summary → Living next to the one and only Bucky Barnes and the cutest cat you've ever seen has its upsides, and when he asks you to come along to one of the parties Tony throws, you're about to find out just how good the perks can be.

Tags & Warnings → Mostly canon compliant, neighbor au, Avenger Bucky Barnes, Civilian Reader, Bucky's past is referenced a few times, occasional use of Y/N, fluff, first meetings.

Author's Note → Hi, and welcome to my first story for Bucky! I'm pretty excited to have been working on a story for him, as he's been my favorite since I joined the fandom of the MCU a few years back. I hope you will enjoy this story, and I'm looking forward to creating more and reading everything you all have made, as well.

Bucky Barnes - a former assassin who was brainwashed and used as a weapon, Avenger, and the best cat dad and neighbor you could have ever wished for - is someone you never thought you'd get close to. Not only do you live completely different lives, but you're also socializing in entirely different circles. Despite this, the universe had its plan ready when he moved into the apartment next to yours a little over six months ago.

It's been a few days since your new neighbor moved in, and even though the two of you have run into each other a few times, you never got more than a 'hello' out of him. Today, you're going to his apartment with some of your famous chocolate chip cookies. After checking yourself in your hallway mirror one last time, you grab your keys and the cookie container, ready to introduce yourself.

When you're at his door, you knock a few times, and before you can even think about what could happen, the front door opens, and you're met by a sight you only have ever seen in your wildest dreams. A tall, broad man opened the door while holding a stark white cat in his arms - one of them being a prosthetic, based on its black and gold color. His hair is neatly trimmed, and his beard has undergone the same treatment. What you notice most of all, though, is how his blue eyes are roaming over your face in a questioning way, making you feel a bit nervous.

"Hi, uhm, I am here to welcome you to the building! I'm your next-door neighbor, Y/N Y/L/N, and I brought some cookies for you to enjoy as a gift. Though if I had known you had a cat, I would have made a little treat for them, too," you say, internally chastising yourself for saying something so weird.

"It's nice to meet you, Y/N; I'm Bucky and this—" he raises the cat with his arm "—is Alpine, though she already gets plenty of treats from me, so don't worry about that," he says with a small smile. While he wasn't having a particularly good day today, his mood shifted slightly when he saw you.

A soft meow follows his comment as she looks up at her owner as if trying to disagree with him, making you smile at the scene unfolding in front of you. Then, you reach out the Tupperware container with the cookies, and he accepts with a small smile and a soft 'thank you' before you head back. The click of his front door behind you lets you know he went back inside.

Since that meeting, Bucky quickly warmed up to you and your enthusiasm about the things you love. It only took a few weeks for him to open up about his work as an Avenger - which had you gasping loudly - and that he might be gone for weeks on end. That night, you offered to take care of Alpine in his absence, and when she approved of you as well, Bucky was happy to become friends with you.

"Doll?" Bucky asks as he's grabbing a drink from his fridge for you. He just returned from a mission when he found you napping on his couch with Alpine in your arms. You woke up not long ago, but he returned and didn't wake you.

"What do you think of going to one of Tony's parties with me this upcoming Sunday? If you're free, of course," he says with a small smile. He's aware your schedule can be unpredictable at times, with your job at the local bookstore and your volunteer work at the animal shelter, and always wants to make sure you have time to go anywhere together.

"That would be amazing, Bucky! Meeting the Avengers, having fun while getting free drinks, and spending time with you?! There's nothing better if you ask me," you say with a broad smile, which is infectious as Bucky agrees. It would be amazing if you could come with him.

"Okay, I will ask Ms. Jones to watch Alpine for the night then. I was initially going to ask you, but I figured a night with the Avengers would be a lot more fun than to be stuck here with this little goofball," he jokes as he sits down next to you, though she doesn't even open an eye to look at him as he does.

"I don't know, spending nights with Alpine is always fun, too," you tell your neighbor with a giant smile as you pet the white feline's back, her purring intensifying with every passing minute. Your smile is infectious, as Bucky can feel the corners of his mouth curling up, too.

It's the night of Tony's party, and you're ready to go as you hear a knock on your front door, letting you know Bucky is here to pick you up. After his invite, you went out to get a simple black dress that shows off your curves just the way you like, and your hair and make-up are kept simple, as you've never been one to go over the top with things like that.

As you open the door, Bucky can't help but let his gaze wander over your body, making the butterflies in your stomach go wild as he does. While you and Bucky don't have any interest in each other romantically - with him having a crush on his fellow Avenger, Steve, being proof of that - he can appreciate the beauty of women, and this moment isn't any different.

"You look stunning, Doll," Bucky says, and you can't help but smile as you take a moment to take in his outfit, too. He chose a black suit and a golden bowtie, matching his arm.

"You're not bad-looking yourself, either," you say before grabbing your keys and leaving your apartment. The Uber he ordered is already waiting for you two, and he opens the door for you like a true gentleman. When you're seated, he quickly walks around and gets in himself, ready to be brought to the party.

"What's on your mind?" Bucky asks as he looks over at you. Your nerves are clearly visible as you look out the window, and you're clutching your bag for dear life.

"Well, I- uhm... I'm a bit scared they won't like me," you confess as you cast your eyes down to where your hands are in your lap, holding onto the bag to ground yourself. Before saying anything, Bucky grabs one of your hands, making you look up at him.

"Y/N, I can promise you that there is not a single world in which they would not like you. If I'm being honest, you're an absolute ray of sunshine in your day-to-day life, and I cannot wait to share your happiness and kindness with them. I understand the nerves, but you got me to love you, so I'm positive the others are going to love you as well," he says, his blue eyes looking into yours with a soft gaze.

As he tells you this, you can feel the nerves in your stomach settle down immensely. The rest of the drive goes by so quickly that you don't even realize you're there until you see a bunch of flashing lights from the paparazzi at the party, and Bucky is already on his way out of the car to open your car door.

"Ready?" he asks as he extends his Vibranium hand, and you put your hand in his, ready to get out and into the party. He quickly leads you past the paparazzi, and once you're inside, Bucky immediately spots his best friend and crush - the one and only Captain America, aka Steve Rogers.

"Hi," Bucky says shyly as Steve embraces him, and you can't help but smile at this sweet side of Bucky. While they share some small talk, you look around, trying to see if you can recognize any of the other Avengers, but so far, you have only found Steve.

"You must be Y/N; Bucky speaks very highly of you," Steve says with a bright smile and kind eyes, and you nod as you can feel your cheeks heating up once again. His hand feels very large compared to yours and warmer than you're used to, but Bucky has explained that the super soldier serum raises their body temperature, which is why he's never cold.

"It's very nice to meet you, Steve. I have heard a lot about you from Bucky, both from the 30s and 40s, as well as what you two get up to now," you tell him, and this time it's Steve's turn to blush. Before he can answer, you're suddenly approached by a woman in a long red dress and fiery red hair: Black Widow.

"I was wondering when we would meet you—the sweet, caring neighbor he can't stop talking about," Natasha says with a smirk as she shakes your hand. Something about her immediately piques your interest.

"Bucky can't seem to shut up about you, so I'm happy to see that you actually exist," she says with a wink to Bucky, who rolls his eyes before ordering some drinks.

"I'm happy to hear that Bucky has already informed you about me; it makes me feel good that I'm worth talking about," you tell her honestly, and she smiles at your words. Sometimes, you wish to shut up with your blunt honesty for a moment, but it doesn't matter with Natasha. She enjoys people who say what they think.

"Have you met the others yet? Maybe Bucky could help you find the rest and introduce you," she offers, and your neighbor and friend nods with a smile before offering his arm, through which you hook yours. Before you know it, you've met Clint, Bruce, and Thor, who couldn't stop complimenting you, so the only person that's left is Tony Stark himself.

"Is this real? Am I going to meet Iron Man himself?" you ask Bucky with excitement dripping from your entire being, and he hums in approval. You spot the man you're looking for quickly, as he's always a significant presence in every room he's in. As you approach him, your heartbeat rises steadily until it feels like it's beating out of your chest.

"Well, who do we have here? If I'm not mistaken, you're the only Y/N Y/L/N," Tony says in his smooth voice, and the butterflies in your stomach go wild. He always has this effect on women, and you're most certainly not immune to it when he gently grabs your hand and presses a kiss to the back of your hand.

"H-hi! Yes, that's me," you tell him with a broad smile, which he reciprocates in his typical manner that melts hearts and ruins panties everywhere he goes.

"It's an honor to meet you, and I hope Bucky will treat you right tonight. Now, go and have fun, you two," he says before being pulled away, leaving you with wobbly knees from the excitement coursing through your entire body.

"I can't believe it, Bucky, I've met the Avengers! Me, a simple human, meeting the Avengers of all people! I can't believe it," you tell him excitedly, your pace of speaking rapidly increasing as you get increasingly excited about what has just happened.

"You're not just a simple human, Doll; you're the best neighbor and friend anyone could wish for, and I'm happy you're here tonight," he says before guiding you to the bar, ready for the rest of your evening to start. The entire time, you're made to feel welcomed by everyone, and you couldn't imagine a better first meeting than the one you've had today - apart from the one you had with Bucky, that is.

Masterlist → Bucky Barnes masterlist

GIF: Source → All the other graphics are made by @vintagebuckybarnes

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[heelluring]

please . . . | en— x reader

apocalypse, so instead of the vampire termination program... they have zombies. mentions of chloe, of course! hurtful words, pain, a n g s t

this is my own take to enhypen's concept film for romance untold. ever since i watched it, i can't stop thinking about it. the boys are so talented 🥹 i wrote this without thinking abt anything so please bare with me if there are mistakes

"The sun has gone down completely. We need to leave" Heeseung ordered, swiftly putting his gun on his waistline.

The group moved with haste. Jay immediately swiped the stocks left for them in a bag while the others prepared the guns and ensured the bullets are well taken care of.

In a few minutes, they're all ready. The car roared to life as Jake maneuvered it to swiftly left the building. But even before, the car passed the walls, a person blocked the road with its body causing the man to hit the break with a curse.

"Fuck, she caught us..." Sunghoon whispered gripping his hair in annoyance looking over the woman who's hitting the rear with its bare hands.

"Guys! Please talk to me, please." You shouted in panic while continuously hitting the car with your palms.

On the other hand, protests were heard inside the car the same time one of the doors opened before seeing the cat shaped eyes meeting yours. The same eyes that belonged to the person you're familiar with.

"Jungwon..." you breathlessly called. Hope swelled in chest. The man didn't reply, instead he haphazardly grabbed your arms and pushed you away from the car disinterested in your own well being.

"Wait— J-jung...won" You struggled to breath, "it hu-rts... you're hur... ting me" and the pain only intensifies when the man even shoved you down. Your eyes caught the other guys in the process, who are now standing casually outside near the car observing the scenes to unfold.

You felt new batches of tears swelling, before crawling the best you can to grab the man who called you his friend just a few days ago.

"Please, jungwon. Let me go with all of you. I-U promise I would never be an obstacle. You can even use me as bait," Your hands hardly hit your chest desperate to prove your worth, "or— or I would never ask for food. Just! Just please, let me go with you. I just wanted to find my mother" You pleaded. Your knees were near the floor while your shaking hands desperately hold on to the man's denim jacket.

"I will never ask for anything. Please. You can just drop me near busan and I can—"

"Why can't you understand anything, y/n? We will no longer help you find your mother. She might be dead now for all we know." Jungwon relentlessly replied cutting you deep with those words, "That means you're being a burden to us, and we're just wasting each other's time"

Y/n stared at her friend. Shocked was an understatement to what she just heard. Is this a dream? A nightmare? Because, jungwon would never do this to her. The jungwon she knew will never do this to her.

"But— you promised..."

"That promise? Promises are meant to be broken from the very start. We're now living in a different world, y/n. Promises are meant nothing in here"

"Finish that now, jungwon. Chloe's waiting..."

You sneered at what you heard. "So that's the reason. Because of that girl."

Jungwon stopped walking but didn't look back, "Chloe was in busan just like my mother so you will never waste time. I'm not asking for anything. I just... just please, I beg you. Let me go with you to get my mother! I will never ask for anything. Just for me to get there fast, to get her fast." You were now practically bowimg your head agaisnt the ground trying to seek mercy to the men you considered as brothers.

"We left some weapon and some stocks inside. Help yourself." His voice was loud and clear, his voice spiked with apathy. "We can't waste any more time helping you."

With that your cries only got louder. You tried to call for jungwon again but he never looked back, instead he walked straight to the car.

"Sunoo...! Please! Jake! Jay! Sung...hoon! Please! Anyone, please I beg you! Please, just this once! Ni-ki! Heeseung!" Tears flowed freely from your eyes, you can't even see anything from how blurry your vision was. But instead of wallowing in your cries, you still call their name. Begging, trying to spark any pity inside them.

The way they easily turn their back on you and walk away makes the numbing pain more evident on your system. You heard doors shutting before the car roared to life again, before it finally vanished from your sight.

"please... don't leave me alone..."

© heelluring | 2024

[thatndginger]

A Little Intro

Let's try this again, shall we?

I’m K (she/they), an overworked, perpetually exhausted cog in the corporate machine who's chosen method of staying sane is writing about queer idiots getting into trouble.

I live in the northern half of the US Rockies with my partner Cryptid, who features fairly often on this blog. Other featured family members are my four dogs and one cat. Since this is a personal blog as well as a writing one, you'll find occasional posts about my interests outside of writing as well. You have been warned~

My primary WIP is an urban fantasy project called Shapeshifter.

Set in a modern-day version of our world, Shapeshifter is a low-magic urban fantasy setting. Magic is a subtle force, incapable of knitting wounds back together or creating fireballs, but a force all the same. Werewolves, vampires, witches, and all manner of supernatural creatures exist openly in the world in small numbers. In the United States, the largest numbers congregate in the city of Moressau on the coast of Washington.

Morressau has all the problems of a major city and then some. Vampire queens and werewolf mob bosses vie for territory and political power while the powers that be turn a blind eye as long as they get a cut. The regular folk do what they must to get by, carving out lives for themselves in a city that only sees the sun thirty days of the year, determined to find happiness in the dark corners of a city that cares for them as long as they care for it.

Most of the current focus of Shapeshifter is on the first book, Into the Storm, and the trio of main characters. As a bonus, I've started a second wip following two other characters in a tiny mountain town in Wyoming called The Runaway. You can find out more of both below.

General tags: #wip: shapeshifter, #shapeshifter vibes

There’s a routine to Kerr McKay’s life. Help his not-a-boss smuggle goods around the city, get into fights with vampires and werewolves, run from cops, go drinking with his best friends Jay de Lange and Warrick Salehrad. Oh, and occasionally turn into a dog. Just a day in the life of a shifter living on the fringes of society.

You can read the first three chapters on AO3!

Until a new face appears at his favorite bar, a new gang starts trying to weasel it’s way into his territory, and his not-a-boss makes it clear that the last thing Kerr should be doing is getting himself involved.

Kerr has never been good at taking orders.

Tag: #shapeshifter: into the storm

Temperance Maddox is running from his past.

All he wants is to forget. The things he's done, the things he's witnessed, the things he knows. And the best way to forget is to put a couple thousand miles between himself and the place that haunts his nightmares. Until Temperance finds himself stranded in a middle-of-nowhere town and relying on the kindness of strangers as he re-learns what it means to be a human being.

You can read the first two chapters on AO3!

Dean Matthews is trying to build a future.

He's got people who depend on him, who love him despite all that he is. And he'll do whatever it takes to make sure he never lets them down. Even if it means learning how to be something he never thought he could be. Then a stranger finds their way into Dean's quiet, routine life and challenges everything he knows about himself and the life he's built.

Tag: #shapeshifter: the runaway

If you've made it this far, you may as well get to know the extra extra bonus wip of this blog: The Dragon Project. Borne of a particularly rough patch of overtime-induced burnout, The Dragon Project is a fluffy, lighthearted wip for when I just need something easy and fun.

Set on the fictional continent of Ostrera in a time period similar to our own 1860's, this is a world where people ride domesticated dragons. These dragons are of average animal intelligence and lifespan, more like horses than the sentient, talking dragons commonly found in fantasy stories. I don't have much for this wip other than artwork and vague ideas, but it's here all the same.

Tag: #the dragon project

[rraaaannnn]

Spiderwoman2

Walking through the city, in the middle of the night, cup of coffee in your hand, maybe coffee won't help you sleep, but at least it will help you stay awake until you get to your dorm

It's been two weeks of continuous work, two full weeks in which you didn't sleep more than three hours, half an hour ago your shift ended, you weren't in your suit and you took off your mask

Thank God, there are heroes other than you. You can take a break

I hold a cup of coffee near my nose to smell the warm scent through

While I was standing a meter away from the door of the residence

Now I'm holding the handle, I know no one is waiting for me behind the door, to ask how I'm doing, or about my day, I miss my family and friends, I miss my roommate

I sighed while still holding the handle, entered the room, threw the cup of coffee in the trash at the entrance, threw myself on the bed without even changing my clothes or adjusting my position

I woke up the next day to a slight noise, my body position was the same, but there was a blanket over me, a bad exhausting feeling, I did not want to wake up, but the noise was getting louder

I glanced at the owner of the steps

to see

Kang Haerin

I stood on my feet quickly and strongly while looking at her expressionless face ignoring the pain of my bones, seeing her was a temporary cure, a pain reliever, how I missed her beautiful face

I smiled lightly, then ignored me and took some boxes from the room

In the past two weeks I haven't seen her since she expressed her disappointment in me. It's true that she ignores me, but seeing her makes me feel good

'can I help?''

I said it with my tired and swollen eyes and my voice deep from sleep

“Look at you… you can't even sleep in comfortable clothes but you're offering me help.”

She picked up her boxes and started to leave the room

''where are you going…?''

She is trying to open the door

“Come on, are you going to live with another roommate?''

"I'd rather live with someone who doesn't talk to me."

''Haerin Stop, I'll tell you everything’’

''I don't care anymore…''

silence

She started to leave

''If you want to live with someone who doesn't talk to you, I'll shut up, forever, but please stay with me…''

She didn't turn her head to me, I locked the door but she wasn't in the same room with me, every time I think that the only person who likes me no longer likes me makes me want to cry without breathing

I don't even have time to cry

A week passed two weeks three Month A month and two days

The hardest month I went through in my life, I didn't rest one day, suddenly the whole world wanted to be evil, thieves, murderers, kidnappers, came back to life

Fortunately, the government decided to give me a day off to do it as a volunteer hero to charity. The International Cat Day happened, the most shocking thing is that it is in my university, so I know the students heading to the festival, and I am sure that I will see Rin

I also thought about the owner but decided to leave her alone

I decided to be late and get enough sleep, but it wasn't enough for me. It seems that the previous month is having an effect

at the festival

As Spider-Woman, I will not enter a normal entrance, even if I am in excruciating pain everywhere in my body

I can see all the students participating in the festival, everyone brought their cat

I decided to get off the big building

"Look, it's Spider-Woman!"

While I was showing off my abilities and saw some students filming me, I went up to the stage and said hello to the president of my university.

Look at this old man, smiling happily to see me, and when I came as an ordinary student at the university, he almost expelled me from the first day.

“To all our students, on the occasion of this great day, International Cat Day, we brought a hero to share this day with us, so let’s listen to her speech.”

Oh no…

''Hmm…hi…heh, I'm Spider-Woman…ah…I hope the cats are safe…thank you''

They cheered me on despite my unprofessional speech

The president took me on a tour of the university even though I know all its places I mean it's my university but now as a spider woman I have to listen to the president's jokes until the tour is over

I see her

Decided to take advantage of me, I usually don't do this unless I want a free meal, so why don't I play my card this time as Spider-Woman

“As a university president, I would like to say-”

"Well, I think it's time to take a tour of the university in my own way. Thank you. I will choose the person to accompany me."

I cut off his conversation, then I go to her, there's a person next to her, disgusting, they look like a couple, they don't notice that I'm coming to them, they seem to be in their own world, jealousy, no because she's not interested in me anymore, so why don't I mess with her a little bit, as revenge Simple

‘’Hey, aren't you the girl, Haerin?’’

I looked down to see a card meant for the festival organizers, of course since she's their number one fan

When she looked at me with her expressionless face, I knew she was trying to figure out what I wanted from her

He answered the boy she was talking to

"Yes, it's Haerin Wow, what does Spider-Woman want from you?"

He said excitedly, while she was still looking at me with her usual look

“President of the university, suggest your name among the candidates to take me for a tour.”

''why me?''

“Are you asking me why the president chose you among the candidates, or why did I choose you?”

She closed her eyes for a moment and I knew I was starting to annoy her so I quickly made my next move

I grabbed her hand and then brought her close to me and grabbed her waist hard enough not to fall from me, I could see her eyes widening, I threw my spider web and it moved in the air, when she found out about my plan she couldn't help but hold me tight and close her eyes and scream

When I went out to the festival area and went outdoors, she pulled her legs around my waist and hid her face in my neck, afraid and ashamed that one of the students recognized her. I was glad she was close to me, but I knew fear was her only motive. She stayed attached to me for about two minutes, so I decided to calm her down even after I landed on the building

''Haerin, you're safe now, we're on a building…''

When she calmed down she turned away from me while holding her head

''what the fuck yn!''

"You know, I don't have time to adjust my position or sleep in comfy clothes to answer your questions."

Your voice carries a little sarcasm

''What do you want from me now?''

"Do your job for me and take me on a tour of the university."

''The bullshit you're talking about!'' “Most importantly, I won’t let you down until you swear to me, because you will give me a tour of the university.”

“What a wonderful day. The principal of the university let us down and did not receive homeless cats for the festival only because he was afraid of being attacked by one of the street cats, and now being kidnapped by Spider-Woman.”

''What? He did what?!''

“What are you pretending not to know?”

"What do you mean he can't help the street cats? Did that old man lose his mind?"

“Yes, he lost his mind, just as the donations that come from the government for free, food and water, he sells to earn money.”

“I used to think that I am the most person who does not know how to deal with cats, but it seems that it is worse.”

''Yes, do you see?''

"It's not good, wait. Do you think I'm bad with cats?"

''WELL…’’

“Whoa, a thought occurred to me, do you want to help me?”

''no…''

“Let me correct my sentence, do you want to help the cats?”

''YES!’’

I told her to tell the president of the university that I went somewhere…then leave the rest to me, before that after several attempts I convinced her to promise to take me for a tour

I came back while carrying as many cats as possible, then I made them help me attack the free food and water. The president came out looking angry, but he could not expel the cats, especially on their international day.

I looked at Hairen, who seemed happy with the new visitors, and it seemed that there were many of them

She looked at me

“Well, I didn’t expect this plan…”

She said while her facial expression carried some satisfaction on me

sneeze

sneeze

sneeze

I forgot that I have a slight allergy to cats

''Are you ok!?''

She asked worried about me

‘’Ye-‘’

I was interrupted by a call from the headquarters base

“What! Is it that dangerous?”

I was told that wilsoon fisk is coming from nowhere to kill me, I have to protect people until backup arrives

''What is happening?''

She looked at me as if she sensed danger from my voice

"Look, there's just some trouble here. Well, don't be afraid. Just try to guide as many people as possible to the emergency yard. We just have to be careful."

''Why?''

"There are some hooligans around, you just have to make sure they don't get caught, let's go, you have to go now."

I don't have more time to justify, I moved some cats and people to the emergency yard, then I stood on a tall building waiting for my enemy

There is nothing to indicate his arrival

Until I see and hear an explosion near the university

I advanced very quickly to the scene of the explosion, I want to minimize the damage as much as possible

''Hello, big boy''

Well it's huge, every time I see it I get shocked at its size

He shouted and then threw two electricity poles

Fortunately, people were evacuated from the university early, because the pillars of one of them I couldn't hold my cobweb. In the end, the two electrodes fell hard against the wall, crashing it.

"Take it easy, big kid."

He runs to me with his angry expression

I put my net on his bald head and then I went to the other side, he grabbed my net and swayed me in front of him he held me by his hand then he looked at me for a minute while I was trying to get out of his grip

“Haha, I didn’t expect my net to slip off your bald head.”

He shouted at me until I felt rain coming from his mouth

I raised my voice as if I was shouting back to him

"Just wait, when I catch you, the country's water economy will go up from your nasty saliva."

He punched me with his huge hand, the first punch I felt so painful, the second punch I felt like I was in heaven

He threw me hard on the ground, I felt my back vertebrae shatter

He flapped his huge fists to bury me in the ground, but before he crushed me I managed to escape

I ran to the roof of a building

He tries to climb the building barbarously

''Why don't you choose Hulk as your opponent? There's something in common, it's definitely not his hair…'' ''Come fight me!''

He screamed as he threw himself on the roof

"I remember you were a good-looking person wearing elegant suits. Why are you screaming now? And where are your cheap tools that shoot some fire?"

''I will destroy you!''

Break some iron barriers. and threw it towards me

I grabbed the barriers and threw them towards him with more force

Then I threw my successive net at him until I got close to him and hit him severely

"You're losing, Willie."

"How can I lose when I haven't even started!"

He broke a generator and threw it at me

I avoided it and then returned it to him with my networks

He paused

''Willie, did you get an electric shock?''

A gunshot barely dodged it

I turned to them

"I forgot you have your own army!"

Then I skipped their shots and beat them until I saw Wilsoon come towards me

''I will kill you!''

''I'm interested how will you do it''

Wilsoon's support has arrived and many are carrying guns, I wonder why their support is faster than mine

But why is he starting to come down from the building? Where is he going? I can't think of him while these gunshots are coming towards me.

I tried to avoid the bullets, but there was a superficial bullet in my leg, after I got rid of them I went after him

"Willy, stop running from me? Why are you fighting me from the start if you're going to run?!"

"Isn't this the university you're volunteering for as Spider-Woman? Destroying it would be fun!"

Damn, what should I do now? Student housing is close to the university. It will cause a lot of damage. I have to defend instead of attack

He took the university flag and threw it on the students' dormitory. I climbed the wall before the flag reached one of the windows. Unfortunately, I penetrated the window to see some students.

“You better leave, students.”

I said it as if I wasn't their age

Well from here I can see the emergency yard is empty of people I have to lure him there

I ran there

"Oh no… oh my god!" There are some stray cats eating from the free meals

I didn't expect that they would be in danger if I fought him here

"Look at you, Spider-Woman, you're running away now."

I have to stop, and take it seriously, the most phrase I keep hearing, I seem to have underestimated his abilities a bit, I am angry now, why in a day that I am supposed to spend petting cats turn into this, why when Heiren starts talking to me I am interrupted by a report about Wilsoon

“Willy, I'm a constant talker, I like to annoy people, I've never been in a dangerous situation in my life… I'm going to shut up now.”

“What, miss, are you going to withdraw from the fight? Why are you going to shut up?”

''to beat your fucking ass''

I threw as many of my nets as possible towards his face and his huge body, then I took the statue of the university and threw it on him, he fell to the ground, so I jumped high and fixed strings on the ground, then I threw myself on his stomach again and again, the cats ran away from the place, a group of His army, and they shot me, I don't care if the bullets go into my brain and my heart, all I care about is ruining it as much as it ruins my day.

There are bullets penetrating my suit

I pinned myself to the wall, but he followed me, and the wall shattered, and I expect some to shatter my bones

I decided to stop

Wilson stopped standing

"It's sad that you disappeared under the crumbs of the building. Do you still care how I'm going to kill you?"

silence

"Shoot her to make sure she's dead."

He ordered his army to fire on the remnants of the wall

shot

shot

shot

Government support has finally arrived

''We have to go now…''

The remnants of the wall hung with spider webs prevented him from underground. I pinned his army over him and wrapped them in my net as I felt the dying pains of my body.

I collected all the broken walls near me and laid it up on top of it as if it were a new building, wrap the government support with your weapons around the wall pile made of some cement and Wilsoon and his army

When I was sure he wouldn't run away, I ran while I could barely breathe

I left the rest to the police and the government

I entered an alley near the student residence of my university, while I am trying to take a simple rest, I feel severe pain, my face is covered in blood, and my suit is torn from everywhere

I started to close my eyes until I heard

‘’meow…meow…’’

A cat approaching me is licking the blood off my face

''Rin, is that you…?''

I passed out

I woke up with severe pain in my body

I woke up in a place I know

I looked at my body full of wounds and bandages, I'm not wearing my torn suit, in my underwear only

''Meow!’’

''Huh…''

“Hyein…did she get up?”

Instead of lying down, I decided to sit down

''yn are you okay? can you lie down don't force yourself please lie down''

''Haerin…what happened?''

'She put her hand on mine

''You don't remember…?''

''not much…''

''You don't need to remember everything once…you just completed your mission and now you need to rest''

“Is everyone okay…the cats in the yard weren’t hurt, were they?”

''Yes, the cats weren't hurt. There weren't even any injuries. The only injured person is you.''

''Thank God''

She came close to my body, her face close to mine, I want to kiss her so bad

"Can't you see that you're hurt, too?"

"It doesn't really matter, I'm Spider-Woman after all."

She looks at my lips what should I do

''Yn''

I'm not ready yet

"I don't want to interrupt you…but will you become my roommate again?"

She smiled softly, smiling so close that if I didn't die from Wilsoon's punches, I would die from her closeness to me.

She sat in the same bed next to me

“I thought you didn’t want me to stay after I left you that day.”

I didn't answer it

“Sorry, I was also frustrated with the fact that you hid the fact that you were Spider-Woman from me… I thought I was a special person in your life, you were suffering too.”

''I love you''

I couldn't hold it in my heart anymore

I could see that she blushed at the sudden confession

''Haerin, I fall in love with you. Love me. Let's date. Our first date will be in the cat cafe. If you are not satisfied with me, give me a chance to prove my love for you. You may love me as the days go by.''

She looked at her hands and then looked at me again

''yn I'd be lying if I said I don't have feelings for you…I love you too…but I'm too shy to say it''

"So we're dating now?"

''Yes we are''

I quickly adjusted my seat as if I had no pain in the joints and bones

I put my hands around her neck and my legs around her waist, as she did when I flew her at the festival

“I don’t want any objections…we are dating now and I need you close to me…let me rest in your arms.”

'I feel the heat of her cheeks on mine

''yn I love you…but you hug me in your underwear''

''Do you want me to take it off''

She slapped my back lightly while hiding her face in my neck

"You're always so unserious…you ruined the moment!"

"Where's Rin anyway?"

''You mean Hyein…''

'Rin is a better name'

“If you keep calling her Rin, I will push you now.”

"Hey, did you leave the window open?"

…

[teaberrii]

Chapter Five: Feel First, Think Later

Alhaitham has the looks and the smarts. He will also be the stand-in CEO for his grandfather's company for a year.

But, he's been mysteriously cursed to turn into a cat every night since his eighteenth birthday… until he meets you, an employee at his grandfather's company, who rescues him as a cat and changes him back with one kiss.

Alhaitham/You

Notes:

Cross-posted on AO3

Female reader

Chapter index at the end of chapter one

“She’s not going to get sick just by having something spilt on her.”

You almost forgot about Childe.

“Let’s get you some new clothes,” Alhaitham says, ignoring the ginger. “This is me repaying my debt.”

“Hold on.” You and Alhaitham finally look at Childe. “Do you two know each other… personally?”

Alhaitham wonders if you will keep quiet. Maybe dodge the question? Perhaps it would be easier to answer if he isn't your CEO. But, because of his status, this complicates things.

“We live in the same building,” you answer. Your eyes briefly meet Alhaitham's. “We bumped into each other one time.”

“You two seem too close for just one encounter,” Childe says suspiciously, raising a brow.

“Don’t misunderstand,” Alhaitham says. “I was injured that time, and she helped me get my things to my floor.”

Childe nods slowly. Does this mean he buys the story? Then, he gently nudges you. “I can’t believe you didn’t tell me you knew our CEO... let alone live in the same building as him!”

“I didn’t think it was a big deal.”

“No big deal?”

“Anyway,” Alhaitham says before the conversation gets too off track. “Do you have a car? Or do you take the train back?”

“We take public transportation,” Childe answers for you.

Alhaitham slides a hand inside his pocket. “That's another reason for me to buy you some new clothes, then.”

You look at the nasty stain on one of your favourite blouses. It’s probably a goner now. But you’re still on the fence. You… want to go. Yet you’re also afraid. Not of Alhaitham but of the strange feelings you get from being around him. It reminds you of your early start with your ex, which frightens and excites you all at once.

“Go, sweet cheeks.” You turn to Childe, who has a sly grin on his face. “It’s been a while since you’ve been on a date.”

You want to hit him. “It’s not a date,” you deadpan.

“Fine. An outing with a friend, neighbour… whatever you want to call it.” Childe gently pushes you toward Alhaitham. “Just go and enjoy yourself!” But then, the ginger looks his CEO square in the eyes and says, “You’d better bring her back before ten. And… no funny business.”

Since when did Childe become your mother?

As much as Alhaitham doesn't want to respond, he senses Childe's sincerity. "I'll take care of her."

“...If we’re going to go, can we just… go?”

In truth, you’re getting uncomfortable by the attention. As you walk out of the building together, you never imagined that your first… date with Alhaitham would turn out like this. You quickly stop your thoughts. Since when did you think you’d ever go on a date with him?

After parting ways with Childe, you and Alhaitham sit in the back while his secretary drives toward the heart of the city. Alhaitham’s jacket is still draped over your shoulders. Your hands are on your lap. You’re looking at the changing city view until…

“You and Childe seem very close.”

Alhaitham knowing Childe's name catches you slightly off guard. You've never introduced them. Maybe they met somewhere? You turn to Alhaitham, who's looking ahead when he catches you looking at him. "Have you met him?"

“He was the one I saw you buzz in that day. I also saw him on the elevator one time." 

Well, that explains it.

“That reminds me… I still have to return his clothes.”

You sigh a tad dramatically. “I guess I'll have to do it,” you joke.

“Even if you didn't, I'd still ask."

"You'll work your employees to the bone, I see."

"It would be a way to see you again.”

Coupled with the gentle look in his eyes, Alhaitham once again makes your mind go blank. You love it. You hate it. It’s as if you’re reluctantly reaching for something that seems out of your reach.

Nah. You’re thinking too much.

“I didn’t know you’d be such a flirt,” you finally say. “It might work better if you were a cat.”

“Regardless, that’d still be me.”

So… he won't deny he just flirted with you?

Where is this conversation going? How is this conversation going to end? For once, Alhaitham isn’t thinking. It started when he saw you with Childe. The two of you had friendly chemistry, and it was obvious you two were close. Alhaitham didn’t mean to speak that time, but he acted on impulse, something that took him by surprise.

And now, there's this conversation. He didn't mean to say he wanted to see you again. It was something that just came out, and he… hated it. He always thinks before he speaks. He hasn't known you for very long, but you're already throwing him off, causing a stir in his usually calm emotions.

The car comes to a stop in front of a high-end boutique. You look out the window, and you recognize the place immediately. When you and Alhaitham walk inside, you instantly smile when you see one of your close friends, Candace, a creative designer for a luxury brand.

Candace instantly smiles when she sees you.

"Ooh, is the creative director checking up on their employees tonight?" you ask.

"Oh, you know me, girl. I'm always keeping tabs," Candace jokes. She waves the two salespeople away, and the two slightly bow to you and Alhaitham before leaving. "Our spring collection just came out. I wanted to see how they set it up." Candace is about to pull you into a hug when she sees the noticeable stain on your clothes. "Yikes. How'd that happen?"

“More or less an accident.”

“Don’t tell me it was because of you, Haitham.”

You look from Candace to Alhaitham. “You two know each other?”

“Haitham and I are friends. We met at Akademiya.” She smiles at you. “It’s when I was in my graduate program.”

Should you be surprised that Alhaitham went to one of the most prestigious schools in the country? Probably not. This man’s full of surprises.

“So… how do you two know each other?” Candace continues.

“We work together,” Alhaitham answers.

“You work together?” Candace looks at you. “Did you switch jobs?”

“No. Why would you think that?”

Candace glances at Alhaitham. “Because he’s a scholar at Akademiya.” A… scholar at Akademiya? “Wait a minute. Did you… not know that?”

“You’re a scholar at Akademiya?” you ask Alhaitham. “Then… what are you doing as CEO at Sumeru Entertainment?”

“You’re a CEO at Sumeru Entertainment now?” Candace asks incredulously. “Wait, wait! What is going on?”

You and Candace turn to Alhaitham as if he has some serious explaining to do. Alhaitham isn’t surprised. 

"I was originally a scholar at Akademiya," he explains. "My grandfather is recovering from a health issue, so… he wanted me to take over his position for a year. After that, I'll be returning to my position at Akademiya."

“What kind of research do you do?” you ask curiously.

“AI. AR. VR. Anything that has to do with technology.”

Candace nudges you. “He’s very well-respected at Akademiya. He's one of the best there.”

“Coming from you, I guess that must be true," you say.

Candace smiles. “Oh, well, since you’re on this date, I thought—”

“It’s not a date."

Candace puts a hand on her hip at your denial. “Then what’s this?” she asks, gesturing to you and Alhaitham. “Is it part of a CEO's job to take his employee shopping? Seems a little suspicious to me."

“I’m returning a debt."

Candace raises a brow. “A debt? It’s not like you to owe anyone anything, Haitham.”

“Let’s just say it was slightly out of my control.”

“Well, the important thing is that you two are having fun. I guess the reason why you’re here is because of that stain, right?” Candace loops her arm around yours. “You’re in luck!”

As Alhaitham watches you and Candace walk away, he hears his secretary come beside him.

“...May I ask what your relationship is with this woman?”

"Is it something you'll report to my grandfather?"

“Well, the truth is… your grandfather would like you to get reacquainted with Layla.”

Alhaitham sighs. “He wants us to marry, doesn’t he?” He takes his secretary’s silence as a yes. “We aren’t tools. We’re people.”

“Your grandfather only has good intentions. Please don’t misunderstand.”

“Layla is an old friend. I wouldn't mind meeting her, but not with the motive of marrying her.”

Candace looks around the corner. “Are you going to keep standing there, or are you going to help, Haitham?”

Alhaitham follows Candace and sees you come out of the dressing room wearing an airy white blouse with a flower pattern. You've tucked it nicely into your black pants, emphasizing your nice waistline and curves. Not that Alhaitham is going to comment on that.

“Well, what do you think?” Candace asks him.

“It looks good.”

“...That’s it? That’s all you’re going to say?”

Is he… supposed to say more? Candace sighs. “This may not be a date, but you’re still accompanying her, aren’t you? You’ve been gone from the dating game for too long, old man.”

"Why do I sense you want me to compliment her for your amusement, Candace?"

“Oh, Haitham, you know I’m just looking out for you,” she says dramatically.

“Stop playing matchmaker.”

Candace rolls her eyes with a slight grin. Then, she walks back to you, and Alhaitham sits on a nearby couch. He looks at his watch. He still has some time left.

As he watches you come out wearing outfit after outfit, it's the last one that makes him unable to look away. A satin blazer dress that reaches your knees. Simple. Elegant. It's the neutral, earthy colours that suit you best. The dark brown belt on your waist is a nice touch.

You're looking in the mirror when Alhaitham approaches you from behind.

“What do you think?”

“...I like it,” you say.

You see his gentle smile in the mirror. “Me too.”

You turn around. “I’m going to change back.”

Alhaitham can smell the shampoo in your hair. You get a whiff of his cologne. He can hear his heartbeat in his ears. You can feel the blood rush to your cheeks.

"Hey, have you—" You and Alhaitham almost immediately step away from each other upon hearing Candace's voice. She smirks. "Oh, sorry. Was I interrupting something?"

“No.”

You and Alhaitham turn to each other as she laughs. "Right, okay. Of course, I wasn't." Then, she walks up to you. "Ooh, this one's nice!"

“Did you design this one?” you ask.

Candace smiles. “You know my touch too well, my dear.”

You laugh. “Of course!”

Soon, you go to change, and Alhaitham is waiting for you at the counter with Candace.

“She’s single, you know,” she says with a smile.

“...I know.”

“And you’re single.”

“Candace,” Alhaitham deadpans. “I don’t need another Kaveh in my life.”

“Okay. Fair enough.” She pushes herself off the back counter. Then, her tone turns stern. “I know you’re not that type of guy, but I still want to say that you better not mess with her.”

Alhaitham understands where Candace is coming from, but it sounds more than just a general warning. It’s as if she knows something.

Soon, you join them at the counter, and you’re about to take out your card when Candace says, “Oh, don’t worry about it. Haitham already paid.”

You quickly turn to him. “I said I’d get you new clothes,” he says.

“But—”

“He got a discount,” Candace adds. “To him, it’s nothing. Right?”

“Oh, I don’t know, Candace,” he says with a small smile. “I think anyone would like things for free.”

“Well, well, look at you joking around.” She laughs. “You must be in a good mood tonight.”

Alhaitham looks at you. “Should we go?”

“Come back soon, loves!”

On the way back to your place, you glance at Alhaitham. If he’s a scholar at Akademiya, why did he accept the offer of being a stand-in CEO? For the money? Just because he has connections? It's as if he knows you're looking at him because he casually looks back.

“...Are you curious about something?”

You think about asking but then think better of it. It’s not your business, anyway. “It’s nothing.”

Both of you turn away. Is it really nothing? But then Alhaitham thinks about asking his questions. Why did you become a screenwriter? How did you and Candace meet? What… happened in your last relationship?

“Did you and Candace go to school together?” he finally asks.

You and he look at each other at the same time. It's you who cracks a small smile first. "What? Are we playing twenty questions now?"

“Unless you have something else in mind.”

“I don’t know… I mean… some kitty fun doesn’t seem like a bad idea right now.”

You notice the twinkle in his eyes. 

“Well, neighbour, good things come to those who wait.”

You relax a little. “Candace and I met at a bar.”

While that’s not completely unusual, don’t people usually meet significant others or hookups at bars?

“It wasn't too long after I got out of my relationship,” you say. “She helped me get out of a really bad place.”

“...I’m glad you had someone with you.”

You smile at the thought. “Yeah, definitely.” Then, you look at him. “Were you two classmates at Akademiya?”

“Her professor was friends with me.”

“You were friends with a professor?”

“Is that… strange?”

“Well… weren’t you a student? I’ve never heard a student calling a professor their friend.”

Alhaitham chuckles. “I wasn’t a student. I was an instructor there.”

An… instructor? Wait a minute. "If you were an instructor when Candace was studying there… and you're a scholar at Akademiya now…." He must be older than you by quite a few years if you did your math right. But he looks around the same age as you.

“I graduated earlier than everyone else,” Alhaitham says. “I didn’t take any gap years either.”

“...Ah, you’re one of those people.”

Alhaitham raises a brow. “Those people?”

“Overachievers.”

He chuckles. “Are you just jealous, neighbour?”

“Hey, mind you, I graduated with distinction.”

“Then, that means you were doing your job right as a student.”

You look out the window. "...Still. Just because you get good grades doesn't mean you'll succeed in life."

“There are different definitions of success in life." He turns to you. "How do you define it?"

"That's a hard-hitting question there, Mr. CEO."

"Employees should always be on their A-game to answer these 'hard-hitting' questions."

"I feel the pressure."

Alhaitham chuckles.

A short while later, you say, "...Simplicity." You look at him. "That's the blanket term I'd use."

"That term can embody a lot of things. The simplicity of the mind... which can cause more harm than good. The simplicity of the heart which protects us from twisted desires."

You smile. "There will always be two sides of the same coin. But, is a sharp mind not also one that thinks in simple terms?"

Alhaitham holds your stare until the car stops in front of your apartment.

"Well, thanks for the clothes and the ride back today," you say.

“When are you moving in?” Alhaitham asks.

“This weekend. Why?”

“Have you told reception so they can lock off the elevators for you that day?”

“Ah… I was thinking of going tomorrow.”

Alhaitham smiles. "I can do it for you. But I'll need a way to let you know."

You narrow your eyes. “Are you… asking for my number?”

“How else can I let you know?”

“Email? Our work communication channels?”

“It’s my preference to keep personal matters separate from work. Outside of work… we’re friends, aren’t we?”

“...Maybe.”

“I guess that’s an accomplishment from last time when you bluntly said no.”

“Did I hurt your feelings? Do I… have to make up for it?” you joke.

“All I need is a number. Your number.”

That... was not supposed to come out. Not so direct, at least. Well, there's no use crying over spilt milk.

You pull out your phone and exchange numbers with Alhaitham, something you never thought you would do. But maybe this is just one of life's strange curveballs.

◆◆◆

You aren't surprised that Childe asks you about Alhaitham the next morning. On the contrary, you're thankful that he has the sense to ask while you are getting your usual daily coffee together rather than in the office.

"He looks like a total ladies' man," Childe says, grabbing the coffee he ordered for you and him. He hands you your order. "Did he treat you right?"

“He’s… fine.”

"Fine, as in like… yeah, he's alright. Or fine as in… damn, he's hot, which I honestly think he is." You almost laugh, but Childe sees that smile. "What? Straight girls can call other girls pretty or hot, but guys can't?"

“I didn’t say anything.”

"So? Which is he?"

You and Childe walk inside the building and stop in front of an elevator.

"Fine, as in… he's… fine."

Childe rolls his eyes. “Yeah, that really clears it up.”

“Morning!”

Tighnari walks up to you and Childe, and the two of you wave at him.

"You'll never guess what happened yesterday, Tighnari," Childe says. You shoot Childe a look, and he replies, "It's Tighnari. He won't tell a soul."

“What happened?”

More employees gather around the elevators, and you elbow Childe to keep him quiet. Finally, he gets the signal and whispers to Tighnari, "I'll tell you later."

When the elevator door in front of you, Childe, and Tighnari opens, you're once again staring into the eyes of Alhaitham. You can never seem to catch a break from this guy.

“Oh, Alhaitham!”

Tighnari immediately looks at Childe, and you know exactly what he’s thinking. How is Childe being so casual with the CEO?

The morning rush has everyone packed in elevators like sardines. It's bad enough that you're on the same elevator as Alhaitham. But because of the rush, you're squished up against him because of all the people.

“Sorry,” you say quietly.

“...It’s not something we have control over,” he whispers in your ear.

Your floor can’t come fast enough.

It feels like an eternity when it's finally just you, Childe, Tighnari, and Alhaitham in the elevator. The lift is still going up when Childe notices the bag in Alhaitham's hand. But it's not the bag that gets his attention. Instead, it's what's inside.

“Are those clothes?” he asks.

Alhaitham looks at the bag. He'd meant to give you Childe's clothes so you could return them to him without causing a fuss or misunderstanding. Will Childe notice? Hopefully, he doesn't—

“Hey, I think I have the same ones!”

You and Alhaitham look at each other; he knows exactly what you’re thinking as your eyes say it all. It’s Childe’s clothes, isn’t it? Alhaitham subtly nods, and you almost groan.

"I didn't think we'd have the same fashion sense," Childe continues.

Alhaitham doesn’t know what to say. Should he even say anything?

The elevator doors open, and you almost sigh in relief that it's Chlide's floor.

“Well, see ya at lunch, baby doll!”

As soon as Childe leaves, Tighnari looks at you and says, “I thought you told him to stop with the nicknames at work.”

“Is Childe ever one to listen?”

Tighnari laughs. “Good point.”

When it's time for you and Tighnari to get off, you aren't expecting Alhaitham to follow you. But he gets off on the same floor and says your name. So, you tell Tighnari to go on ahead.

Alhaitham hands you the bag, and you take it. "...I was going to give it to you later."

You sigh. “I’m just glad he didn’t find out. Anyway, I’ll give this back to him at lunch.”

“...Before you leave”—Alhaitham slips a hand inside his pocket—“I can make him stop with the nicknames.”

You wave a hand dismissively. "It's not a big deal. If it was, he would've stopped, but he knows I'm not too bothered by it."

“But I—”

But he is. And he almost let that slip.

He clears his throat and forces a little smile. “Let’s keep it professional at work. What he calls you outside isn’t my business.”

You shrug. “Sure.”

As he watches you walk away, Alhaitham sighs and presses the button for the elevator.

◆◆◆

Later in the day, Childe is enjoying a hot cup of joe in the large open area on his floor when he sees Alhaitham walk in. Childe greets him casually, and Alhaitham returns it with a polite nod.

“What are you doing here?” Childe asks, walking up to him as Alhaitham makes himself some coffee.

“I just had a meeting on this floor.”

Childe nods and sips his drink. “Can I ask you something?”

Alhaitham just looks at him.

“Why did you do that yesterday? You know… give her your jacket and everything.”

“Is it wrong to help someone in need?”

“That’s… not exactly what I meant. It just seemed a little overboard.”

Did it? It didn't seem like that to Alhaitham. Well, everyone sees things differently.

“...I heard you two are close friends,” Alhaitham says, pouring the coffee into a mug.

“Yeah. We know all the ins and outs of each other.”

Maybe that’s why Childe is so comfortable calling you nicknames. However, why are you two so close? Just from school? How long have you known each other?

“Your relationship with her isn’t my business. But”—Alhaitham looks at him sternly—”stop with the nicknames at work.”

Childe visibly stiffens. “...Sure. Gotcha.” He takes another sip of his coffee. “How, uh, how was the date with her yesterday night?”

Alhaitham remembers the surprised look on your face when he bluntly said he wanted your number. Well, it got the job done, at least.

“...Alhaitham?” Childe's voice snaps him out of his thoughts. “You okay? You zoned out there for a minute.” Then, he smiles. “Must be the meetings, right? Bet you have another one coming up.”

Yeah. It must be the meetings, Alhaitham convinces himself. He's still getting used to corporate life, so he's been out of his element lately.

Alhaitham chuckles softly, which makes Childe even more confused. "Yes, you're right." Alhaitham pats your friend on the back. "It's the meetings." Then, with his cup of coffee, he walks away.

Childe slightly tilts his head.

What a strange guy.

Chapter Six

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[histrions]

hi! ♡ this is neve ( she/her ) and i've brought to you blush boutique's owner, nam yeonji. since she's been in ansong for twenty five years, you best believe she has done a lot of things since then! feel free to read her about and memories here. more ( like, a lot more ) details on her can also be found under the cut. and before i forget, drop a like on this post if you're up for some plotting! ( ps. i'm so happy to be here and please do expect me to be very annoying in your ims soon! )

ansong

tried dropping all of her items down at the building's lost and found. sure, she had that familiarity in her heart but what the hell would she do with a children's make-up kit? bffr.

she spent ten whole years studying at ansong university, majoring in fashion design, creative writing, then visual arts. still likes painting and reading to this day. (her subconscious was probably pushing her to do so because she barely graduated high school in her waking life.)

about fifteen years ago, she opened blush boutique and the rest is history. thanks to it, she was able to unlock her first core memory too. (her first collection was inspired by the color palette of the aforementioned children's make-up kit.)

purposefully moved to floor #09 unit #09 to try and figure out what her "nine" notecard means. (spoiler alert: nothing good.)

for now, the only thing she remembers of her past is that she was very close to her grandmother.

personality

looks like a bitch, sounds like a bitch, is a bitch. i was originally going to make her less complicated but where's the fun in that!

success has always been the most important thing to her and it's no different now; take a look at her degrees or her boutique. pushes herself hard and pushes others even harder.

the beautiful thing about her is that no matter how cold or intimidating she may be, she mostly just doesn't know how to interact with people. she doesn't necessarily want to be rude, but she also doesn't care enough to apologize and try harder when she fucks up... so, you know. she sucks but not that much.

on the bright side, she's nice to party with! just don't work at blush or get too close to her and you will be fine! i think.

in my head, she has the same energy as that one annoying coworker who comments on everything you do and spreads gossip for fun. i support women's rights and wrongs.

another slightly concerning thing she does is people-watching. doesn't try to be subtle about it either. if you think she's judging you, she most likely is.

but she's not all bad! (please don't give up on her pleaseplaeasepelapselease)

very creative. puts a lot of thought and effort into everything. extremely loyal, both to her craft and to those she loves. doesn't lie or pretend; always very straightforward about her intentions. if you're her friend, you will never feel unappreciated! you will be showered in gifts and that's a threat. just don't expect words of affirmation from her because she doesn't have the slightest idea how to do that.

connection ideas

any antagonistic plots, obviously! she called your outfit ugly, stole your cat, hit on your boyfriend/girlfriend at a bar, etc.

rivals. maybe another business owner who gets on her nerves.

that one unlikely friend who is all "i can fix her" and it grosses her out.

if you need a low maintenance friend, you have found her! your muse could ghost her for years and she wouldn't even notice.

anyone who is into art in general! if you nerd out with her, you might see a better side of her, just saying!

let's give her another weird ex! she can't remember the one from her waking life so it's okay. <3

or anything else you want. i'm all ears!

and now, onto the part you're probably curious about!

trigger warnings: brief mentions of abuse (child, domestic, and alcohol), depression, suicidal ideation, and murder.

life and death

let me set the scene: late 70s, jeju city. baby yeonji's parents, living their best life thanks to grandma yeonji, so much so that they even named their only child after her. thing is, her grandmother was one of the most successful actresses of her time, which allowed the family to live luxuriously.

naturally, this privilege also came with its own set of expectations. her grandmother and mother were both adamant that yeonji goes down the acting route herself.

(this was mostly to make up for the fact that her mother never succeeded as an actress. passing down generational trauma, the tragedy of being a daughter, etcetera. you know how it goes.)

so yeonji became a child actress, constantly missing school just to keep up with her work. by her early 20s, she started to win awards of her own. acted in a lot of romance k-dramas, which she absolutely hated.

her then boyfriend (who is unnamed for plot purposes but also because i hate his ass) proposed to her at an award ceremony (way to make it about yourself, buddy) and the two got married soon after.

long story short, their relationship turned really abusive and yeonji started drinking. she would also frequently call suicide hotlines as she felt like she had lost control over her life. (or that she never had any to begin with.)

just a minute before the clock struck midnight on new years' eve in '99, yeonji had an argument with her husband and was pushed off a balcony. (not so fun fact: the nine notecard refers to the year and the number of floors she fell down.)

currently thinking about how both her grandmother and mother outlived her but.. that is a heartache for another day..

if you read this far, have this lore accurate yeonji depiction:

[irelandking]

avenger bucky x regular reader fic recs

bucky barnes x reader

❤️ = fluff 😔 = angst 🔥 = smut

one shots:

hold my girl - @pellucid-constellations

Bucky comes home from a mission and needs time to hold his girl. ❤️

test drive - @cherrypickertheory

Bucky has a breeding kink. 🔥

disney princesses and dog tags - @buckyalpine

single reader mom reader starts dating Bucky doesn't tell him off the bat about kid and he starts getting a little antsy ❤️🔥

princess cut - @viollettes

Bucky sustains an injury because of a punk-ass kid, and you swoop in to do something about it. ❤️

every night - @ijustreallylovezebras

Bucky sneaks out of the compound every night, the team want to know why ❤️

counting - @pellucid-constellations

Time heals all wounds. Bucky’d been holding onto that proverb ever since blip. But time had never been particularly kind to him, so he opted to keep track of the sweet girl’s in his apartment building instead, the one that made him banana bread and took him to diners at two in the morning. Sometimes, you didn’t keep the same schedule. That made Bucky panic. ❤️😔

flowers in the compound - @pellucid-constellations

That girl from the flower shop seems to be taking up a lot of Bucky’s time. ❤️

name - @ijustreallylovezebras

The reader works in the local Starbucks and Bucky comes in almost every day but always orders with a different name ❤️

the safest place in new york - @wkemeup

A stranger comes to your rescue when you find yourself held at knifepoint, alone in an alleyway, by a man demanding your money ❤️

the sound of music - @delicatelyherdreams

Bucky never heard music the way everyone said he should. He never got a song stuck in his head. He never had a soulmate. Until he did. (Soulmate AU) ❤️

perfect for me - @prettyyoungtragedy

When your friends set you up on a blind date, you have no idea what you’re walking into. Is it a total fail or true love? ❤️

story time - @delicatelyherdreams

Bucky is coerced into joining a local library’s story time for veterans. He’s not sure what to expect. ❤️

something tells me - @ugh-supersoldiers

Soulmates are supposed to be a beautiful gift, created so that no one every goes through life without love. Born with an invisible matching marking, a tattoo to signify their bond, that only reveals itself after the two souls touch for the first time. After escaping Hydra, Bucky hopes more than anything that his soulmate died a long time ago, but little does he know you’re right around the corner. ❤️😔

in the name of love - @moonbeambucky

Bucky meets a nurse he thinks is playing hard to get and he’s more than willing to throw himself in the game.❤️😔

sing me to sleep - @invisibleanonymousmonsters

Bucky meets a lovely stranger on a commercial flight.❤️

rose - @softlyspector

In a world where soulmates share each other’s scars, oddly enough it’s a tattoo that brings Bucky and the reader together. Soulmate AU ❤️

love in four acts - @buckybarnesowl

You’re a nurse living in Brooklyn. You’ve got a crush on your next door neighbour who doesn’t seem to know you exist. One day his cat finds its way into your apartment, forcing you both to finally meet. That’s when you learn that he’s James Buchanan Barnes, ex-Winter Soldier. Well, there goes your chances. Or maybe getting close to a superhero isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds ❤️😔

three times - @softlyspector

Some people say things differently. Bucky learns how to say I love you. Y/N learns how to hear him say it ❤️

who's she? - @itsapeterthing

 when sam gets injured during a mission and isn’t able to go to a hospital, bucky brings him and natasha to his own home to get cared for by his girlfriend, y/n, who he’s been keeping a secret. ❤️

a little old fashioned - @gogolucky13

 Bucky is a bit subtle in telling you he likes you ❤️

serious questions - @espinosaurusrexex

Bucky agrees to go on a date to make his colleagues shut up. Now, he just feels sorry for the poor woman that has to spend an entire evening with him. He really tries to make it work, though, because he actually enjoys her company. ❤️

a little longer - @buckyalpine

you're bucky's neighbor and he brings you to a cookout with sam as his fake girlfriend ❤️

search history - @bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

you look at each other's search histories ❤️

new year's day - @bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

you and bucky kiss at midnight on new years eve ❤️

history's mysteries - @bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

you listen to a podcast that covers the winter soldier and ask bucky about his past ❤️

good old fashioned lover boy - @bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

you introduce bucky to things he's missed ❤️

earthly possessions - @bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

bucky moves into readers place and has very few possessions ❤️

dress code - @bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

you have an ex that used to slut shame you for your outfits, but bucky loves them ❤️

chain round my neck - @bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

bucky gives you a special necklace ❤️

life before you - @world-of-aus

The reader has some form of abandonment issues (she doesn't want to be clingy) and thinks Bucky will leave her or something and he comforts her and there is a kinda fluffy-ness.   Or the reader always says thank you and sorry for everything even things that aren’t her fault and it’s because she had a rough past or dodgy ex or cause she thinks she’s a burden X   Basically I crave fluff X  Thanks in advance x  Lots of love  Xxxxx XXX X  ❤️

gentle - @softlyspector

Bucky and the reader are sharing an intimate moment when he accidentally reveals something to her. Or, Bucky Barnes wants a normal life. ❤️🔥

two pages - @softlyspector

Bucky laughs and curls a finger under her chin, tilting her head up and back. “Lemme take care of you,” he says, blue eyes clear and sparkling, like salt on the sea. 🔥

hint dropped - @rocketrhap3000

while looking at rings online, you accidentally click a “send a hint” feature addressed to Bucky’s email, despite never having that conversation with him and not even knowing whether or not that’s something he wants, but his reaction surprises you :) ❤️

valentine - @softlyspector

You’re Bucky’s neighbor, Bucky is your secret admirer. Valentine’s day and a potential date forces him to act ❤️

teddy bear - @softlyspector

soulmate!au in which when one soulmate loses something, their other half finds it. When Bucky begins finding things that don’t belong to him, he realizes he has a soulmate in the modern world after all. Even though they should be perfectly matched, he struggles to find a reason why he should meet her, and be a part of her life, convincing himself she’s better off without him. ❤️😔

secret relationship and bucky - @invisibleanonymousmonsters

bucky is always disappearing from the compound and everyone figures that it’s bucky being bucky.. but he’s visiting his civilian girlfriend and knows that she’ll be in danger the moment they go public so he doesn’t even tell the team about her.. and their circumstances of meeting could be in the aftermath of some Avengers thing? ❤️😔

nutella - @teamatsumu

Late at night, you turn on the kitchen light to find a stranger bleeding on your floor and eating your Nutella. ❤️

possession - @teamatsumu

On your 25th birthday, for twenty four hours, you are allowed to possess your soulmate; a process called The Possession. As you look at the world from their eyes, you find out everything you can about your soulmate so you can locate them when The Possession is over. But you have a slight problem: you wake up in a cryo freezer. ❤️😔

sounds of heaven - @moonbeambucky

Tired of another night without sleep, Bucky finds an unlikely source for help ❤️

baby - @ugh-supersoldiers

After you spend the night at Bucky’s for the first time, you drop a nickname that turns the ex Winter Soldier into a blushing and stuttering mess. ❤️

saturdays - @sunmoonandeddie

bucky barnes has a new routine ❤️😔

bookmark - @buckyalpine

reader is a romance writer and the other avengers discover her books ❤️🔥

pucker up, buttercup - @witchywithwhiskey

it's been a long day of working at your lemonade stall during the town's busy summer festival and making the day worse is all the unwanted attention and come-ons you've gotten from customers. by the time bucky barnes tries his own tired pickup line, you've had enough—but then he goes and spills a fresh pitcher of lemonade and offers to make a new one. you're reluctant to admit bucky might not be like all those other guys. in fact, he might be someone you could see yourself spending the rest of your life with. sunshine!bucky barnes x grumpy!fem!reader ❤️

gentle - @invisibleanonymousmonsters

Y/N has never seen Bucky be anything but gentle and loving. It’s hard for her to believe her boyfriend was ever the world’s deadliest and most lethal assassin. ❤️😔

bad day - @invisibleanonymousmonsters

Y/N has an absolute shit day at work and Bucky tries to make his girl feel better. ❤️

[mylifeisinanotherreality]

oc-tober (shifting edition) day 9!

writing prompt – talking about my favourite "things"

i think i've already talked about my favourite things in my room for day 3, so i'll just take the opportunity to gush about my pets.

i have a dog, and 4 cats in my dr! i have a room dedicated to them with a door linked to my bedroom so they can sleep wherever they like. (i love them so much)

Rocco is a Doberman, and he's very friendly. He barks quite a lot, though he stops when i hold him, but continues after i let him go. He loves people, and loves to bother the cats – he wants them to play with him, but half the time the cats just side-eye him and leaves him alone. He's very protective too, and he tries to make sure everyone is safe (though i trip over him like most of the time – spider senses don't work on him)

Damian is a Bombay cat, and he has the typical gold/ copper eyes of one. He is probably the most grumpy cat out of all of them, but i love him anyways. One thing he loves to eat is chicken, so if i ever buy that home, he'd jump onto the table and stare at me till i feed him (which also means i have to feed everyone else). He lets me pet him though, and if you pet him for long enough, he drifts off to sleep.

Ebony is also a Bombay cat, and from the same litter as Damian. When I saw them, they were the only two left and i couldn't bear to separate them, so i adopted them both! She has green eyes, and is a lot nicer than her brother. She likes to keep to herself, though sometimes she'd just come over and demand pets and i can never say no to her.

Charlie is a Snow Bengal – he was originally bought by his previous owner who lived in the same apartment building but she ditched him in the lobby because the responsibility was too much. The options were to either put him down or send him to a shelter, but when my father told me about it (he owns the building), i offered to take him in. He was so skinny and peed everywhere at first, but eventually, he got used to it and i love him to bits. He's honestly really sweet, and loves food (he'd eat anything you give him), and it makes me so mad that he got ditched after the previous owner bought him just because he was "rare".

Maddie is probably the only cat that i've bought and she's a Ragdoll cat! My parents' friend's daughter was a breeder and since i was forced along to interact, i ended up just playing with the cats. Maddie's a sweetheart, she loves pets and food and is really friendly and relaxed. Apparently, there were a lot of people who wanted to come over to visit Maddie and see if they wanted to buy her, but i took the opportunity then and there to just bring her home with me <3

being a billionaire in my dr is extremely useful when it comes to taking care of all my pets. can you tell i love them? i love them.

normal prompt – answering basic q&a questions

"what are your hobbies?" – i love reading, writing, listening to music, watching movies, playing games and acting! it's pretty basic, i know, but it brings me joy.

"what are some of your favourite games?" – i like horror games, like the backrooms, poppy playtime, fnaf, etc., though i always end up flinching at jumpscares; interactive fiction and visual novels! also otome games, though they aren't my absolute favourites.

"do you have any siblings?" – i'm the youngest of five children so, yes. honestly, i respect my mother for popping out so many children 💀

"what's your favourite food?" – well, it's either herbal soup with rice (all the different chinese soups), or like, chicken chop with mushroom sauce. i like a lot of food, but i also dislike a lot of food.

"what's your dream job?" – well, obviously, i'd love to be an actress and i'm grateful that i have had the opportunities to act in some films, and have my own fashion magazine.

"are you a morning person or night owl?" – night owl, definitely. having to wake up early usually results in me being grumpy up until i shower/ eat breakfast. i also have more energy at night, being able to accomplish more things then.

wow this was a long post.

[clumsiestgiantess]

I’ve been working on some DNAliens stuff recently and realized I don’t have a height chart with all of them together, just them beside human height for reference.  So, in case anyone wants to know a bit about all the DNAlien ocs I have, as well as their heights, here’s a little guide.  (Illustrations to be added over time; I’ve posted a few on my blog already)

Now without further ado..

A quick guide to all the DNAliens that live/have lived on earth

Tselani (aka my self-insert with a separate backstory): Her three mutations are human, ancient ground bat, and kentrosaurus.  She lives in the dense cold forests between Canada and North America, and has the ability to reanimate corpses by combining what’s left of them.  After the village she cared for was destroyed in the War, she settled down in the Rocky Mountains as a suitable refuge from humankind.  She’ll occasionally reveal herself to or befriend them if they seem kind enough.

Jactol: His three mutations are gorgonopsid, anomalocaris, and DNAlien.  He lives in a deep cave system beneath South Africa, and has the ability to exhale a heavy noxious gas that will rapidly choke victims to death.  A misunderstanding between him and Tselani caused them to fall out of love.  After nearly being poached by humans, he grew a hatred and now vindictiveness for them, and will often toy with and torture any that cross his path before he inavitably kills them.

Aethra: Her three mutations are jerboa, cuttlefish, and DNAlien.  She lives in a large open cavern within the southeast section of the Himalayan Mountains, and has the ability to manipulate a creature’s desires.  She's like a cat lady but with humans, and keeps a minimum of three or four of them in her home at one time.  Unfortunately, she takes them against their will and many of them don’t want to be there.

Eracin: Her three mutations were screech owl, snow leopard, and Terrinu (a creature not native to Earth).  She roamed the Eurasian Steppe until settling down with Aethra, and had the ability to slow time with her heartbeat.  Her and Aethra kept humans safe during the War, but unfortunately they were attacked and Eracin laid down her life to give Aethra and the humans time to flee.  Unlike her lover, Eracin viewed humans as intelligent beings in their own right — on a similar level as her own kind.

Vremonl: During his brief time on Earth, he only took one mutant strand besides his own DNAlien one, a chausie cat.  He stayed around an ancient city in Egypt that sat near the Nile, and has the ability to morph additional limbs along his body.  He only stayed on Earth for several centuries to study various types of the planet's natural fauna before returning to Firsthome.

Helleia: Her three mutations are human, tussock moth, and locust.  She lives in the swampy everglades of Florida, and has the ability to infect living things with her hivemind that she can instruct with simple directions.  One of her favorite pasttimes is taking unsuspecting humans into her domain, luring them to herself with a proposed relationship.  She’ll occasionally take the time to build relationships with humans, but it's a facade; her abilities work stronger on those who have emotional ties to her.

Tserem: His three mutations are human, eastern brown snake, and arthropleura.  He is a wanderer and doesn’t have a definitive home, though he does tend to shelter in places where other DNAlien friends reside.  He has the ability to quickly expel any ailments or illnesses.  Tserem used to live in Central Europe with a beloved human, but he hasn’t stayed in a single place for very long since her passing.

Xr: Their three mutations are jaguar, toucan, and DNAlien.  They live in the craggy mountains of the South American rainforest, and have the ability to infect beings with disease by looking at them.  Xr has been living in the same place for epochs as he is older and isn’t interested in finding any other place to live.  He has a fairly large cult of natives who have been worshiping him and keeping him alive for generations.

Kraken: His three mutations are human, giant squid, and megalodon.  He lives deep in the Atlantic Ocean avoiding any human contact, and has the ability to generate and manipulate water and wind currents.  Ever since he was betrayed by the group of pirates he worked for, he’s been in hiding from humans.  However, he understands that not all humans are cruel and will act kindly towards them unless hostility is shown.

Corven: His three mutations are human, bold jumping spider, and plourdosteus fish.  He lives in an open cavern in the Mexican desert, and has the ability to bind two beings in an unbreakable oath that shuts down the oath-breaker’s internal systems for periods of time.  In his younger years, his rare ability gave him a quick rise to fame, but a quick rise to burnout as well.  He lives on Earth to hide from his fame, and later humanity as well, but will still give out binding deals to those who manage to find him.

Harneon: His three mutations are human, grizzly bear, and woolly rhinoceros.  He lives in the open grasslands of North America, and has the ability to stimulate muscle tissue to go above and beyond its limitations.  While his home is here, he often takes extended vacations to several other planets.  Rumor has it that he has several other ongoing relationships that he participates in on each planet, and Earth is his getaway from all of them.

Enercill: Her three mutations are human, jackrabbit, and killer lizard (a species not native to Earth).  She has the ability to hide her third mutation and mutate between two forms at will.  Enercill travels between largely-populated human cities, thriving off clubbing and nightlife there.  Underground, she’s made quite the name for herself, and people come from all places to.. spend time with her.

Siem: Her three mutations are human, sturgeon, and dunkleosteus.  She lives in the place humans call the Bermuda Triangle, and has the ability to magnetize her body.  Commonly she uses her ability to hunt down shining metals, and is an avid collector of anything with bright colors or shining properties.  Occasionally she’ll kidnap humans who are artisans and keep them on deserted islands like pets to make her more valuables.

Wraith: His two mutations are deinonychus and DNAlien.  He lives off-world, and has the ability to combust as well as be completely fire-resistant.  He was an avid supporter of the ‘humankind are subservient animals’ group during the War, and ruled over a large civilization before he was bested by Atnoir, who was fighting for the ‘equal rights of humans’ group during the War.

Atnoir: His three mutations are saichania, woolly mammoth, and human.  He lives near the arctic circle to steer clear of any humans, and his ability is heightened senses, which comes in handy when you’re the size of a small mountain.  Before the War, Atnoir used to live in Northern Europe where he took care of many human civilizations, and fought for them in the War.  However, he has banished himself to a human-less place after even his own humans turned on him.

Orner: Their three mutations are human, anaconda, and elasmosaurus.  They live between several uninhabited islands of Japan, and they have the ability to multiply their body like a single cell organism, and regroup.  They’re a trickster at heart who overall means no harm, but once in a while they take things a little too far.  They've befriended several humans, but usually gets them killed accidentally.

Orin: His three mutations are maned wolf, flying squirrel, and moray eel.  He lives in the mountains of Alaska, and has the ability to connect and disconnect beings’ consciousnesses.  He can cause both mass hysteria and deep emotional connections within the network of beings he connects, but has no way of controlling what actually happens.  His altruistic tendencies often backfire, and even his own kind are wary of him.

Arn: Her three mutations are human, roe deer, and stone pine.  She’s one of the few DNAliens to ever mutate with a plant; while it is possible it’s hardly ever practical.  She lives in a forest near the Mediterranean coast, and has the ability to coax plants into growing incredibly fast.  She's always been extremely docile and elusive.  Back when humans believed in benevolent mythical beings, she traded plants with people to better her large garden.  She still tends to it to this day in honor of her beloved, who courted her and helped her tend to the garden when it was still small.

If you have any questions about any of my ocs, leave me an ask!  I’m more than happy to rant about them, or draw you a sketch! Most of them have full background stories I plan to write one day, like Tserem’s and Tselani’s, but these are just quick rundowns of each

[zinkadear]

This is the story of how Midas gets the Golden Touch in my universe, and more about his life.

Around a decade ago, he was married to the love of his life, and had been with her for several years. But she had recently started getting very sick, and this was progressing at a rapid rate. Their family was struggling financially, and they couldn't afford proper medical care. Midas was desperate to save her, and tried to find a miracle. After a ton of research, he discovered a legend about the Golden Touch. He eventually found Oro, who offered him the ability, but would take his right eye and leave him with a scar as payment. He was also warned of an even greater price to come, but Midas didn't care. Whatever it took he would do. So he accepted.

Midas turned everything that he came across into gold. He quickly became wealthy and feared because of his power, which he wasn't able to control in the beginning. He couldn't so much as lightly tap someone's finger without them turning to gold. Of course this meant he could no longer hold his wife or daughter, but that was a small sacrifice if it meant saving the life of the woman he loved.

He gained more than enough money to get his wife excellent medical care. But no matter how many doctors he took her to, they all said the same thing. There was no saving her. Midas refused to believe this, and frantically tried to find a cure. He paid the top scientists in hopes of them finding a solution, and even looked to help from magical users such as witches. But nothing worked.

As a last resort, Midas went to Oro, as he was the most powerful being he knew of. It was then he found out that the Golden Touch came with another price alongside the eye he'd already given up. His wife wouldn't be able to recover through even the most powerful spell. She was doomed to die soon, and there was nothing Midas could do about it. He was furious and terrified, begging Oro to take back the ability in exchange for his wife's life, but Oro refused. This was meant to be a curse with a terrible price, a warning which Midas hadn't heeded.

He had to accept the fact that his wife couldn't be saved. He spent as much time with her as he could, devastated that he couldn't even hold her hand or kiss her. She ended up dying just a few days after Midas's second encounter with Oro. His relationship with Jules quickly deteriorated after her mother's death. She was 8 at the time, and blamed Midas for what happened. She didn't want to be around him out of anger for what happened, as well as being afraid of his Golden Touch. Midas knew it was for the best that he not raise her, and had her sent to live with another family.

Completely heartbroken and alone after losing both his wife and daughter, and also blaming himself, he became extremely depressed and bitter. For months he completely isolated himself, which made his mental state worse. He didn't eat much and hardly left home. At some point though, he decided to build The Agency and became an extremely powerful figure. Over time, he learned to control the Golden Touch.

He became close friends with Meowscles, and one day after knowing each other for a few years, he slowly reached a hand out, wanting so badly to pet him. But he stopped himself, as he was still afraid of turning someone into gold. Meowscles wasn't scared, however, and urged Midas to go on. Shakily and with eyes shut tightly, Midas's hand reached the top of the cat's head. When he didn't feel a cold, hard surface, he slowly looked at his feline friend, who was perfectly fine and now purring. Midas started to cry in joy, as this was the first physical contact he'd had in years.

A few years later, Meowscles introduced Midas to Lorenzo, which you can read more about here. He also reconnected with Jules, and their relationship has been pretty great since they first reunited and were able to hug after a decade.

Midas is now a happy man, having conquered the curse, and with his new family by his side.

[puddlejumpingwriter]

"The Nine Lives of Kylo"

~ A Reylo Holiday Textfic ~

Author's Note: I'm posting these chapters in time for Christmas in July. Chapters 1-5 are also available on AO3. New chapters will post to both Tumblr and AO3 starting this week and wrapping up before the holidays.

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PART III

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Ben always expects stress from his family over the holidays, but he can’t prepare for it this year. He’s too distracted by Kylo…and the woman who’s been helping him.

He shouldn’t have enjoyed kissing her so much…

But a text pulls him back to the family stress.

~~~

Ben needs help with Kylo, so he goes to the text that always seems to be near the top of his messages.

~~~

Ben’s as ready as he can be when Rey arrives at his house at 5:30.

His mother will have appetizers on the counter by 6:00, and dinner will be served exactly an hour after that. He needs to be on the road soon to avoid a lecture on tardiness.

He takes a deep breath, trying not to think of the litany of criticisms he’ll hear tonight and wondering if Lando and Chewie might be willing to sneak off for a bit and partake in some Chandrilan ale. 

That might help things.

It would also help if Kylo behaves for his sitter tonight. As Ben opens his front door, Rey gives him a bright grin that goes well with her happy holiday sweater. 

Ben knows he needs to stop thinking about this woman and her smiles.

But Ben can’t deny what he feels.

If Rey wanted the same things as him, Ben would dump Baz in a heartbeat and ask Rey to be with him.

But Rey doesn’t date now—and when she is finally willing to date, she wants love and probably marriage.

If they were together, Rey would have expectations of him. And Ben would fail miserably at them—the same way he seems to let everyone down in his life. 

It’s better to ignore the yearning he feels whenever he sees Rey. They should just be friends. 

“This is your house?” Rey asks.

“It’s more of a project I’m going to sell at some point, but yes, I live here.”

“It’s so…”

“Boring? Old-fashioned? Run-down?”

Rey’s brow furrows in shock. “I was going to say charming. Who would say such ugly things about this place?”

“No one,” Ben replies, omitting the fact he was quoting Baz verbatim.

“You’d have to be blind not to see how inviting this house is,” Rey adds, as she walks around the foyer, taking in the space. “Sure, it’s traditional, but it’s also cozy and just lovely.”

“If you say so.”

Her hand slides along the rail of the staircase. “Look at these stairs. Whoever built these cared about what they were doing.”

Ben’s no longer looking at Rey. Instead, he’s focused on his feet. He can feel heat rising in his cheeks, and he can’t keep his fingers from fiddling with his ear.

He’s never handled praise well.

“Ben?” Rey says, curiosity clear in her voice. “Did you build this?”

“Yeah,” he admits, his gaze returning to her. “The old stairs rotted out.”

“These look amazing!”

“They’re just stairs.”

“Just stairs? If I were allowed to make changes to my apartment, I’d hire you to make that place feel like a home.”

“If your landlord ever loosens up on his rules, let me know,” Ben says. “Now let me show you a few of the essential spots around here.”

A meow sounds from the top of the stairs, and they both look up to see Kylo’s descent. The cat flies down the steps, slowing only when he reaches Rey.

Kylo rubs against her legs, before looking at her expectantly. Rey picks him up and nestles Kylo against her chest.

“Lucky cat,” Ben thinks, before shoving that thought aside. He shows Rey a few rooms in the house—all the while trying not to envy Kylo.

“This is the kitchen,” he says. “It’s a bit of a mess because we’re putting new flooring down on Monday.”

“How does Kylo handle the construction?”

“He seems okay, but do you think that might be what’s bothering him?”

“He seems fine now,” Rey says, scratching between the purring cat’s ears. “But loud noises can be disturbing to cats. I remember one cat growing up who used to run whenever my brother or I had to vacuum.”

Ben chuckles. “Was it your cat or a relative’s?”

Her grin falters, and Ben can see something sad in her usually cheerful eyes.

“The cat belonged to the owner of a foster home where I lived,” she answers.

“I’m sorry,” he says, not knowing if he’s apologizing for making her reveal part of her past, or for complaining about his troublesome family to her.

“Don’t be,” she says, her smile slowly returning as Kylo licks her hand. “Besides, there were benefits to growing up in different houses. I learned about different kinds of pets—and that helped me decide to become a vet. So how about you—why did you become a fireman?”

Ben sighs. “Let me show you.”

He leads her into the living room, where he has a bookcase covered in pictures.

“Is this your family?” Rey asks, taking in the images.

“Yes,” Ben answers. “Some biological. Some not related but just as close.” His hand moves toward a more recent addition, but Rey’s already pointing at the picture.

“Are these your parents?”

“That’s them.”

“You take after your father.”

“In more ways than one,” he comments, which earns him a quirk of Rey’s eyebrow. “He’s the fire chief,” Ben adds.

“Oh, so he’s the reason you became a fireman?”

“In part—do you happen to know the name Organa?”

“I saw that name on a sign during the last election,” Rey replies. “Are you related to Organa too?”

Ben’s finger moves to the woman in the frame.

“Wait,” she says. “So your father’s the fire chief and your mother’s the mayor?”

“Yep. A whole family of public servants,” he replies.

“Well, your parents are, but surely you must have relatives in other professions.”

“Of the adopted family members,” Ben begins, “Uncle Chewie is a firefighter, and Uncle Lando’s a detective. My mom’s brother Luke is the closest to being an outsider.”

“What does he do?”

“He audits taxes—but at a federal level, not local.”

“What a scandal,” Rey says, jokingly. “I’m surprised he wasn’t disowned.”

“It was pretty touch and go there—especially when he talked about moving to some tropical island away from all of us.”

“What stopped him?”

“He met Aunt Mara,” Ben answers. “She works in the town’s tourism department.”

“Of course she does,” Rey says. “What about your grandparents? Someone in your family must’ve taken another path.”

Ben’s eyes move to two pictures on the middle shelf—one black-and-white, taken decades ago, and the other from just two years ago.

In the older picture, his grandmother Padme wears an intricate white gown and stands in front of his grandfather Anakin. The young man’s nearly a foot taller than the woman, but that doesn’t hinder them. They exchange nuptials and smiles with the lake glimmering behind them.

“My grandmother was the first female mayor of the town,” Ben says. “And my grandfather was the cop assigned to protect her when someone starting making threats against her.”

His eyes move to the newer picture, where the couple is posed for the picture. Padme’s hand is on Anakin’s chest, as they lean into each other, and her diamond and sapphire ring is prominent in the foreground.

“Beautiful,” Rey comments.

Baz said something similar when she saw this picture, admiring the ring, and Ben can only assume Rey is doing the same.

“Everyone loves that ring,” he says.

“I wasn’t talking about the ring,” Rey replies. “Sure, it’s lovely, but look at the couple. They love each other. It’s clear in both photos. They’re so happy and, well, adorable.”

“Thank you,” a female voice says from behind them.

Ben turns to see his grandmother in the doorway to the room. “Nonna,” he says. “ I swear I’m leaving now. You didn’t need to check up on me.”

“I’m not checking up on you, Benjamin,” Padme replies. “Your mother told me you had a kitten, and I just had to see for myself. Is this him?”

His grandmother gestures toward Rey’s arms, and his new friend answers, “Yes, this is Kylo.”

“What a handsome cat,” Padme says before petting Kylo.

The cat purrs at the attention. 

“Are you sure you can’t keep him?” Padme asks.

“You know me,” he answers. “I’m not looking for commitments.”

“But perhaps you can make an exception for such a charming creature.”

Rey smiles. “You wouldn’t be interested in a cat, would you?” she asks Padme.

“I used to love having a cat when I was a child, but I’m not sure how Kylo or any other cat could handle Vader.”

“Vader?” Rey asks.

“Granddad’s Rottweiler,” Ben replies. “I think Kylo could go toe-to-toe with Vader.”

“I wouldn’t be worried about that, dear,” Padme says. “I’d be more worried they’d be bad influences on each other. Who knows what sort of mischief the two of them would cause together?”

“Does Vader have a sitter for the night?” Rey asks.

“The dogs usually hang out together while we eat dinner,” Ben answers. “And they tend to get along.”

“For the most part,” Padme adds. “But I’d love to have a cat join us. Would you like to come to dinner with us?”

The question is posed to Rey—not to Kylo.

“No, I couldn’t,” Rey says. “I’m just here to watch the cat.”

Padme’s brow creases. “Benjamin, this isn’t your girlfriend?”

“No, Nonna,” he answers firmly. “This is Rey. She’s a friend of mine, and she’s good with cats.”

“I can see that,” Palme says, looking at Kylo, who’s still tucked happily against Rey’s chest. “But still, the offer stands if you’d like to come to dinner.”

“I couldn’t,” Rey insists. “I have an exam to study for while Kylo keeps me company.”

“An exam?” Padme questions.

“Rey’s studying to become a vet,” Ben answers. “Couldn’t ask for a better cat sitter.”

“I’m glad Kylo will be well taken care of,” Padme says. “But if you change your mind, Rey, and you’d like to join us, just let Benjamin know. I’ll send him to pick you up at any time tonight.”

“Thank you,” Rey replies with a smile. “That’s really too kind of you, but I couldn’t possibly intrude on your family dinner—especially not when there’s a test I have to prepare for.”

“Suit yourself,” Padme says. “But the option is there if you want it. Now come along, Benjamin, or else we’ll hear an earful from your mother.” His grandmother turns back to Rey, “It was nice meeting you, dear, and you too, Kylo.”

Padme gives the cat a few more affectionate pets before letting Ben escort her to the door.

Ben turns back to Rey. “If there’s anything you need, text me.”

Rey just smiles at him, and then lifts Kylo’s paw to wave at him. “I think we’ll have everything we need here at your house. Now Kylo, say goodbye to daddy.”

Ben’s heart starts to melt, and it has nothing to do with the small noise his cat makes. 

He likes the thought of this place as his house—rather than just some property he’s going to fix up and sell. 

And he likes thinking about his house with Rey and his cat in it.

And oddly enough, Ben likes Rey calling him daddy.

[ae-azile]

I really love how you write pets in Progression. VegasPete got their cats and Nam has Phoenix. Now Chay found love of his life, Koda:D. I really hope Kim will meet with his cat soon. I wonder about the pet dynamic now. Will Phoenix accept Koda or is he already jealous? What will Phoenix and Koda do once Kim's soulmate cat appears? I adore this fic and the way you incorporated pets into it. Arm should get Khun new fish too. Now KinnPorsche should get some pet as well. Maybe bunny (I can't get that photoshoot picture of Mile with white bunny out of my head for some reason). So Kinn would look really cute with bunny and Porsche would match its energy.

I'm so glad you like the pets! I know we only see them occasionally, but Vegas and Khun are canonically animal lovers to some extent, and Kim might be too, considering he has included cats in multiple music videos. It felt important to add them to the lives of the ensemble. 😃

I think it would be great if each character (or couple) got a pet before the story's end. I will say Kim's kitty is going to make her first official appearance in the next couple of chapters, and she does have kittens. So they will need to find homes - preferably with close friends or people living in the compound.

Khun does still have the fish Kinn promised him and purchased for him after Elizabeth and Sebastian died. While they don't fill the hole his two beloved carp left, he does still find solace feeding the fish and spending time with them. In fact, Khun, Arm, and Pol would take Nam on walks around the grounds to go feed them and sit by the pond. 🙂

Oooh, a bunny for Kinn could be fun! I never thought about that possibility for him. During chapter 27, I do mention him having a bird as a kid, one who belonged to his maternal grandmother he inherited and happened to die suddenly of old age the day Kinn was assaulted by Douglas. 😔 I thought of maybe him and Nam bonding over their love of birds and building a nice and secure enclosure to get a couple.

As for the current pets, I think the dynamics are as follows:

Phoenix - for the most part - is very loyal to Nam. He can be extremely playful due to his age, but is an old soul. He is younger than Koda, but feels like he is much wiser. He doesn't hate him, but he is still adjusting to not being the only furbaby and sometimes finds Koda to be a bit goofy and mindless. However, they are slowly bonding and Koda really wants to be his friend when he's not focused on his new dads. Koda is the type of dog who needs regular cuddles, interaction, and care. He wants to be friends with everyone. While Phoenix is friendly as well, there is a more noticeable hierarchy in his favorite people, with Nam being on the first tier, Kim and Chay being on the second tier, Porsche being on the third (although he is on thin ice after saying Koda is more fun than him), and Khun, Arm, Kinn, and Pol being on the fourth tiers. He is friendly acquaintances with the cousins now that he's made a couple of trips to see them, and will become closer with Arm's sisters and nieces once the move in.

Koda definitely ranks Chay as his highest friend, with Kim being a close second. Porsche and Nam rank next, and the other allies in and outside the compound are those he also loves dearly, but those are his top four. He also enjoys visiting several guards and is actually okay with Korn, but doesn't love the tension that seems to pop up whenever he enters a room.

I think Kim's cat and Phoenix might already know each other. They were in the same park. I don't think he is her child, but he might be a nephew. If she moves into the compound, they will become close. I think she will be iffy around the dog first, but will take Kim's, word for it when he tells her she can trust him and they will become good friends. 🩵

As for Pittsburgh & Valencia (VP's cats) - while full blooded siblings from the same litter - Valencia definitely manipulates Pittsburgh for her own amusement and gain sometimes. She loves him, but she also takes after one of her human fathers. Vegas is also the one she is more drawn towards. Pittsburgh is a loveable and playful boy who loves everyone, but is closer with Pete. He really enjoys when Phoenix, Koda, and Lucy (Fern's dog) visit, while Valencia hangs back more. Macau thinks Valencia is sort of a bitch and Pittsburgh is sort of a doofus, but loves them both equally lol.

Thank you for the ask!

[cutepastelstarsalior]

Clone high season 2 live blogging

Episode 6

:( the dinner is going to be sold

Yeah I can see why some people don’t like the dinner because of the racial segregation….

Did some guy just buy to eat the dead wife????

👀 disabled Joan!??? Let’s goooooo!!!!! Detective Joan!!!! Awe cute Joan had a cat <3

“Psylly legs is build up nostalgia the legs get psylly”

….So Joan is just stimming???? (I thought she’d had restless leg syndrome)

If people bullied Joan because of her medical stuff, why didn’t Joan help Ghandi when people hated on him for his adhd? Also man does this town have an ableist history…..

Blood pack!!!!! Same big mood with the doctor not handling blood 😩

Yay Joan’s weird French films!!!! DAVID FUCKING TENNANT???!!!!!! <3 ohmgggg I love him as 10

Heyyy trash Mandy Moore lady is back!! :0

Did I meant I love the colors in this show? I do…

Noooooo jfk cheating on Joan? Wait…or not? Hmmm I feel like kissing another girl is bad…..FUCK is this is Total Drama and the Bridgette and Geoff scene >:( damn it!!! (Yes I know that they are 2 different shows but listen……hyperfixation™️ also my mom thought CH was TD lol)

Yay jfk and Harriet told Joan the truth….oh no Joan is going through so many emotions and drinking :0 hmmm 👀 (idk why but the little montage of Joan going rapid through different emotions feels like something bpd???)

Episode 7

Confucius parents took his sister to Bali but not him :( awwww his family didn’t care if he got lost in the dessert. Man Confucius family sucks, no wonder he tried to hard to be popular online, he just wanted attention :(

:( Abe and Joan army friends anymore noooo. Damn. Abe lost Joan and Ghandi, this dude is going through it….

My favorite background clone is Cathrine the Great, I think her design is so cute <3

The bus crash and now JFK brain is bigger….i think you have internal bleeding there bud…

“As a woke straight male ally let me put my lips on this unconscious black women to show how woke and straight I am” ……..topher bud….

Why is George Washtion Clever peanut man getting bigger??

Mr b using a short to cover his head <3

Ew why is jfk vice like that….

“Lo-fi haunted ghost screams” 👀

Smart jfk…Joan taking the lead. I feel like something bad will happen OR this is a dream.

:0 DJ Mr b!!!!!!

Cannibal dessert zombies….. scary!!

JFK calling people darling is cute :) <3

If jfk brain is smarter while in hot weather/if he’s overheating why didn’t this happen when he’s in the gym or doing sports? 👀

Smart jfk face : ☺️🫤

The husbands trying to snort each other 😏👀

Arroyo are gully in southwestern us….meaning the clone home is somewhere between Texas and California….

Joan wants someone who is emotionally intelligent and emotionally available….she and Abe become friends again……I’m guess they’ll end up together?

Episode 8

Oh snap they actually broke up! Also they co-own a tortoise? Cute

..,,,making the whole school sexual……😬 interesting…

“Where do you want the seaman to drop their load”

“For starters in my mouth” HA….🫵🤨 I know what you are doc

Frida having a crush on Cleo! Was not expecting that…Cleo doing her weird flirting again…was DEFINITELY not expecting that….

Harriet x Confucius is a cute ship….their such nerds <3

😬😬😬 the teacher flirting with Abe…:ma’am that not ok

“Virginity is a social construct” asexual Abe real!!!!!!!

I was going to say seaman I love you but I realize that sounds absolutely horrible out of context….

Singing pirates I love you and you talking about lgbt identity..

Topher the pirates thing you’re into Abe….. 👀

JOAN DONT PUT THE TOURTISE IN THE WATER JOAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!! Oh thank goodness Abe rescued the pet

“It’s ok if a minor and a teacher are together” not the fuck it’s not lady!!! Topher why are you filming this???? Call the police????? Topher please 😬😬

Oh thank god she dead. But ahhhhhhhh still hella uncomfortable!!!!!!!!!

The “statutory-rape-death-by-orgasm situation is very troubling” MR B WITH THE FACTS!!!!!!

“So we’re not telling the police?” You can Mr b! Please call the police. Mr b I love you so much for looking out for the students.

Topjer blackmailing Abe because he (topher) is into Joan…..🤨🤨 are you topher?? Are you really??

One one hand, I’m like this is a stupid subplot, Abe just tell Joan how you feel who care about topher and his blackmail. But on the other hand, this situation kind of feels realistic? Like a weird way to talk about victim blaming?

Oh thank god something positive in this shit show….yippie Cleo and Frida got together!!!

Joan underwater with the emotional music…her screaming underwater…..cinema™️ :) Joan and jfk having a nice talk :)…:noooo rip Shelly the tortoise

Background gay couple yay :)

Episode 9

Noooo the husbands are fighting AGAIN….oh yay Joan and Mr b time!!!

Omg Mr b lore!!!!

He has a human twin brother??? HES RELIGIOUS????? Oh snap biracial Mr b 👀

Wait nevermind…. Awww Mr b didn’t know he was a robot :( and nether did his twin

:( noooooooo!!!!!!!! He left his brother 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

OH MY FUCKING GOD Mr b was a sex worker

Noooo Mr b please contact your brother!!!!!

Awew yay Mr b life getting better!!! :0 he got married!!!

Noooo his wife cheated on his and his son wasn’t biological his!!! :(

YES!!!! The twins reunited!!! :0 awew he’s an uncle now!!! Wow 2 nices and 2 nephews!!

NOOOOOOOOOOO HES BROTHER DIED!!!!!!

👀 Mr b was an actor!!!!

🥺 awww he thinks of Joan as his daughter!!!!!!

NO MR B DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!

Oh thank god doc saved him!!!!!!! 🥺

Oh my goddd…..the cliff!!! The choices!!!!!!!

THETE FAMILY AND HE CRIED!!!!

Favorite episode!!!!!!!!

Episode 10

Oh thank god, it’s the last one!!!!

Ponce’s dad is back!!! :)

It’s the last day of the school year…the teens are 16, so there sophomores???

Clone high college :0 oh!!! I was wonder what would happen to the senior class!!

West Dakota?????

Since the sisters didn’t make it into the death maze, do they life? Get immediate killed? I forgot that the government is trying to groom the most successful clones. So I guess this is a survival of the fittest….and since the OG clones were from the first project, this is a very new things. (Trying to make a mental timeline thing.)

The four amgias….

NOOOOO VINCENT DIED (maybe not?)

4 boys who are friends-ish

4 girls who are friends

Battle of the sexist 👀

Also both groups are the main cast….ok not topher he’s more of a side character…but still..

Yay Abe and jfk friendship :)

Ok so this is my 2 favorite episode.

This gives me minor hunger games vibes. The whole government watching kids fight to the death part; not the trying to stop the government and corrupt dystopia part…

Oh hey! That weird one type flute thing, forgot about that! :)

Frida has 2 different shoelaces :)

Joan leaving the group because Frida chose her girlfriend over Joan. I mean, that understanding to be angry, but I don’t think she should leave the group….

Yessss jfk breaking topher phone!! :) now Abe won’t be blackmail anymore!!!

Gay energy jfk x Abe

Lone wolf Joan….hmm maybe she is the most powerful/sussefual clone they made? 👀

Joan setting traps to capture her friends!!!! She IS the most dangerous clone!!!

Ok Joan keeps putting people into holes, either she doing that so she the only one to hit the button and go to college OR she doing that to save everyone from the death maze?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHJHH Joan foster mom standing by Joan, using her daughter and grooming her to be the next leader!!! AHHHHHH I love it!!!!!!! Sidhaisn

!!!!!!!!! Them using the clones as backups!!!! Me think how it was weird that the government would let a clone die so easily!!! They won’t!!!!! The government controlling them to be successful puppets!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! The angst, and tension!!! The betrayal!!!!! Love it!!!!!

👀🥺 doc think of the clones as his children!!!!!!

They lost their memories!!! But Joan giving it back!! Her caring about her friends!!!!

Oh my god the stupid little hands gesture!!!!!! <3

….

That’s it??? THATS the ending? The mother showing everyone what Joan did during the death maze? And everyone being anger at her?

Ok, I feel like the twist to that, if there a season 3 is that her friends will forgive her.

Ok! Thought time!!!!

Ok, the fist half of this so is ROUGH! Like it has an idea (government wanting to groom the kids to be a successful leader) but the comedy and drama got a bit out of hand for the plot. I think want to say around 7-8 is when the show gets more, lore like? Or as close to plot as possible.

This season is VERY Joan centric. It gave her SO much character development. At first I thought it wouldn’t work, it made Joan feel like one of those not like other girls, and loser girl gets popular troupe. The whole love triangle with jfk and Abe was a bit rough. It was weird that Joan decided to be with jfk, after sleeping with him on prom night. But I guess since Abe was with Cleo and Abe only paying attention to Joan after she change herself, it make a TINY bit of scene.

The writing try to make it seems like Joan still loves Abe with that sexual dream she had, but I feel like after that episode, it wasn’t brought up again until episode 7. When Joan wanted jfk to be more emotionally invested in her. Also the whole Abe being in love with Joan? Also the random Abe getting mistreated it felt…..odd?

As for the other characters; out of the OG cast (Abe, ghandi, Joan, Cleo, jfk) only jfk had some character development. At first he was sexual with some emotional intelligence (when he comforts Joan at prom, him and Abe talking in the thinking dock, the whole ponce situation)….in season 2 he was more sexual with some minor emotional scene. I feel like episode 7-10 is were jfk is the most emotionally here.

Cleo….she basically only has 2 episodes for her character development. Episode 4, and Episode 7-8. In episode 4, she gets the crown and gets power hungry, after Joan apologizes to Cleo, she and Joan become friends-ish. In season 1 Cleo and Joan spend a lot of time together, because their parents were dating. They mostly argue but were friends-enemy? So Season 2 feel both a continuation of their season 1 relationship AND just a way to re-write Joan and Cleo relationship.

As for the other episodes? It basically her and Frida because friends to lovers. To be honest while the ship is cute, I wish it was more slow burn?

As for the new clones Harriet and Confusious. I’m mixed. Togher they make a cute couple. But separately I like them more as individuals. Harriet is the most developed out of the 3 new clones. She was awkward and a bit anxious (I think?) around episode 1, then as the show progressed she only hang around Frida, then she became closer friends with Joan. In episode 5 it’s really were Harriet feels the most….developing? She gets angry and worried over feeling Joan about how she feeling about the play! But she expresses herself and that cool!! She also has a weird little friendship with Frida, the 2 of them make a weird little group.

Confusions. At first I didn’t like, he was just a random guy who I hate his outfit. By episode 5, he gets some personal! He wants to have people pay attention to him! And by episode 6- 7, that when you know I bit more about him! He has a rich family who ignores him! His family likes his sister more and seem to emotionally neglect him. He’s a bit lazy and like to go with the flow and not have to work.But besides that…..I can’t think of anything else to say?

Frida. She’s…..there. She hangs out with Abe and Joan and Cleo sometimes. She paints, skateboards, and is the most popular girl in school. Besides that? There not a lot of info about her. It seems like this season had a few too many characters so they made Frida fade into the background…

At first I hate the new Joan new mom. (Candid? I can’t remember her name) I felt like she was a random character that didn’t need to be there. I felt like she was just there to replace the doc and just be annoying? But as the show progressed she was more of a background character that was silly. As for the final; I feel that were she shines the most!! Her wanting her foster daughter to rule the world, that idea is so cool!!!!! I love how she talk to Joan, how proud she was, and how she was going to use the clones as backup or to try to make them more perfect!!! She’s a character a feel like could work If she wasn’t stuck in a comedy.

My b my beloved <3

Topher is a dick. Hate how he blackmails Abe and try to push him and the gross teacher thing. Hate hate the show decided to do that. Like man!! If topper was really into Joan and wanted to blackmail Abe he could have done it a different way!!!!

The humor in this show….don’t feel there? I had like, a few chuckles but that was mostly because from the Doc. Or like from physical gags like the slow float or the couch catching on fire. The animation is fluid and I could see it like, a few times. The colors are a bit brights but I love the background!!! As for the voice acting….its a hit or miss.

5/10

Very Rough start but love the final 3 episodes.

[sizzlingpatrolfox]

i saw that discussion too. not even logic will be able to convince jikookers at this point. they're set in their ways already and the only explanation they think is that people want jungkook to be a maid. like no we just want him to care a little bit. it's not hard to receive food that your s/o ordered for delivery when they're not going to be able to do it. it's not a demanding task and i wonder if these people actually have the relationships they claim to have because this is normal care.

Both sides had valid points.

In my experience, it's just like you said: it's normal care. I've never lived with a romantic partner, just to get that out of the way. I've lived with my brother, I've lived with friends, for the holidays I spend several days at my parents house. I've cooked for all of them while they were working so they'd have food when they home. I've been to my aunt's and she owns a business so she's home only a couple of hours a day and I've willingly offered myself to go to her house and cook so she'd have food when she gets home at 11pm. Currently, my friend and I live in the same building and I own a copy of her keys. Sometimes, she's at work or she's travelling and she knows I'm free and she texts me "hey, if it's not too much bother, could you feed my cat and turn on the water heater? I'll be home late." And I do it for her! It's not a burden to take care of the people you love in whatever way you can, even if it's just picking up their food at the door.

So, yes. Both sides have valid points because it was possible that maybe JK wasn't home, or he was already asleep, or who knows. But what's outrageous is that they're completely and absolutely against any discussion and whenever someone is like "but he could still do this..." they immediately have to jump to name calling and are hellbent that their opinions are facts. Like I've said before a lot of times; jikookers are always like "you've never been in a long term relationship you don't know how it works". Meanwhile a lot of the time jikookers sound to me like don't even know how friendships work.

Also, nothing is stopping people from still thinking that they're dating, tho I don't really know what they're clinging to; but at this point it seems to me it's just delusional to think that they live together or that they even sleep together at night.