#teacher finn o'hara

[iluvchick3nz]

A little something I wrote to follow my last post! I hope you have found some happiness, maybe let yourself grieve for a minute. Remember that the work starts now, and that change starts with us, the people. Use your voice.

Character credits to the lovely @lumosinlove as always!!

At first, Leo had thought that Finn’s fountain pen hadn’t been worth stealing, but that was before he started writing his grocery lists with it. It was the perfect weight in his hands and wrote so smoothly it was like spreading butter. He would take it out of the cup on Finn’s desk in what used to be his very own bedroom, now converted into a home office, and run his fingers along Finn’s engraved name lovingly before setting off to the kitchen. Finn would always wait so patiently for him to finish, even if he was bouncing on his toes while doing so. He always claimed that he wrote better with the fountain pen, a gift from Logan when he’d started his Master’s program this fall, and wouldn’t start his work without it. Leo would borrow it, write his lists, and then give it back to Finn with a kiss and a tap to his hip, nudging him to go back to work. 

Today, though, Leo just stole it, and didn’t feel even a little bit bad.

“You realize he is going to freak out when he can’t find it, ouais, soleil?” Logan asked through Leo’s iPad, which was resting on the counter as Leo cooked dinner. More often than not, they’d FaceTime in the evenings and eat dinner together anyways, but Logan claimed he also liked to watch Leo’s back through the screen as he cooked.

Leo ducked his head into the frame and grinned. “Oh, I know. It’s not even hard to find, I just put it in the kitchen towel drawer by the oven.” He settled more in front of Logan’s face. “But he’s been all stressed out lately, and his paper is fine; I’ve already read it and helped him edit it three times. He just needs to take an evening off.�� 

As if on cue, Finn’s voice reverberated through the hallway. “Peanut, have you seen my fountain pen? I can’t find it anywhere!”

Leo just shook his head. “Sweetheart, I’m sure it’ll turn up! Come say hi to Lo.”

There was a thump and then Finn came sliding in on his socks into the kitchen, bumping softly into Leo as he stopped in front of the counter. “Hi, sweet thing, hi. How are you, Lo, baby?”

Logan grinned at him. “Ouais, bonjour, rouge.” He tilted his head. “You missing something?”

That perked Finn up, and he turned to Leo, wrapping his arms around his waist and looking up with wide eyes. “Yeah, yeah, baby, my fountain pen. Have you seen it, Le?”

Leo just feigned confusion. “What fountain pen?”

Finn’s ears started to turn a bit red, a mildly frustrated exhale coming out of his nose. Finn never got angry, especially not at them, but he did sometimes get fidgety when he was anxious about something. “Bullshit, which one. You know I can’t focus without it, and my paper is due tomorrow, and I don’t know where it is-”

“Isn’t your paper on the computer?”

Finn rolled his eyes as he looked at the iPad, but his expression was teasing. “Not helpful, Tremblay.”

Leo nudged him as he turned back to their bolognese sauce on the stove. “I’m sure you just lost it under the desk, or by the radiator, sweetheart. It’ll turn up.”

Finn whined in the back of his throat. “But I need it to focus.”

Leo snorted, but turned and took Finn’s face in his hands. “Finn, honey, you’ve had that paper done and ready for three days. You’ve been stressed out and can’t relax, even though it’s perfectly well written.” He kissed Finn’s forehead. “Just go and submit it, it’ll be fine.”

“But-”

“Go,” Leo said emphatically. “And maybe if you come back and make nice, stress-free conversation with your boyfriends for a couple hours you’ll get it back.”

“Ouais,” Logan piped up in agreement. “Rouge, go on.”

Finn stared at Logan’s face, then turned and narrowed his eyes at Leo. “You know where my pen is, don’t you?”

Leo just raised his eyebrows and winked at him. “Turn your paper in and find out.”

Finn took a deep breath and huffed in that way that he did when he really didn’t want to do something. “Fine. But I better be getting some really nice conversation when I get back.”

Logan laughed through the screen. “Ouais, maybe you’ll get something else really nice, too.”

“Oh?” Finn was smiling now, freckles scrunching on his forehead as he raised his eyebrows. “You gonna give you something, ten?”

Logan’s teeth flashed cockily. “I’ll take off my shirt for you, but only if you’re good.”

Finn tapped his hand to the camera. “You got yourself a deal, Trelembalaylay.” He turned to Leo and gave a pinch to each of his hips, making him squirm. “You know, Leonardus, you’re a lot more mischievous than you seem. The world doesn’t know you’re like this. I could tell them.”

Leo ducked his head down. “Oh? You want the world to know all about my delinquency?”

Finn stared for a second, then rolled his head back. “Fine. No. Just us, just Lo and I get to reserve that privilege.”

Logan laughed, then leaned his head closer to the screen. “Allez, rouge, go turn in your paper. Then Leo and I will be mischievous together for you.”

Finn bounced on his toes, nodding eagerly. “Yup, yup, that sounds like a great plan to me.” He kissed Leo’s cheek, then kissed towards the iPad. “Love you, babes, be right back,” he said, then scurried off back towards the home office as they both called a ‘love you!’ after him.

Leo gave the sauce one more stir, then turned to lean his forearms on the counter in front of Logan. “If I’d known it would have been that easy to get him to submit his work, I would’ve done that with the last two essays, as well.”

Logan chuckled at him. “Ouais, he’s very easily motivated by…” His smiled turned teasing. “Mischief.”

Leo laughed back at him, then tilted his head and admired the way Logan’s green eyes flitted all over his face. “Love you, Lo.”

Logan’s smiled turned soft. “Je t’aime, aussi, mon coeur.”

“Okay!” Finn’s voice called, followed by the sound of his thumping feet. He once again entered sliding on his socks, wrapping Leo up in his arms with a smacking kiss to his cheek. He wiggled his eyes at the two of them. “Time to get mischievous.” 

Leo and Logan just looked at him and laughed. 

[aghostband]

More Moodboards, O’knutzy

We are back on that unnamed fic. This time with O’Knutzy in real life and not in Logan’s mind.

The other Mood boards: Through Logan’s Eyes & Wolfstar/Jily

Characters By @lumosinlove

Logan Tremblay

Finishing School to become a teacher.

Currently student teacher after his last semester -which will begin the fic- he becomes a full time teacher.

Also has tattoos. And a mythology and kinda space obsession

Reads PJO to his kids when he starts teaching.

Goes to Columbia

Finn O’Hara

The Florist and A Poet

Is a common subject for Leo’s paintings

The only decorations he knows are Plants and books.

Graduated from Columbia

Leo Knut

The Artist.

He’s both a painter and a tattoo artist.

Doesn’t have many tattoos

Is always ink or paint stained and so are a lot of his clothes.

I’m thinking NYU

[awanderingdeal]

omg HI so since your requests are still open and I have an adoration of SOs teaching each other things as well as an aggressive HC that Leo does ballet or gymnastics for flexibility practice, PLEASE him just bringing his boyfriends along for a class. Because Leo has grace but Finn O'Hara definitely does not but man is he enthusiastic and I'm just picturing big tough broad scary man Tremblay walking in and totally intimidating everyone but then so sweet trying SO HARD to perfect his form -aj

Hi aj! Long time no see! I'm sorry it took so long to fulfil this (and I know that @livingforcoopsandoknutzy did a little something for this already, but I'd already started writing this so I hope you don't mind!) Anyway, enjoyyyyy, please.

O'Knutzy Week - Day 7

It is here. A little (a lot) late, but better than never.

Prompt: Free day

Rating: G

CW: Exercise.

Credits: O'Knutzy belong to @lumosinlove and thank you to @oknutzyweek for organising all this.

A deeply hidden memory clawed its way to the front of Logan's mind as they got closer to the studio. The distinct smell of wood, sweat and leather was prominent, as if he was actually there again, newly five years old and stuffed into a white t-shirt and black short., Even now his nose wrinkled with how much he'd hated it - for the mere six months he'd lasted before being asked to leave. 

"You made me rock climb," Leo laughed. He slipped his hand into Logan's, tugging him across the threshold. 

"You're a giraffe, you were made to rock climb." 

“Allez,” Leo teased. “You’ll be fine.”

Logan muttered rapid French under his breath and Leo didn’t even bother asking him to repeat it. " 

"Go on, Go. I want to go." Finn said, practically climbing over Logan to get through the door. 

"Come on now boys, we're waiting for you," their teacher, who Leo had said was named Serena, beckoned them over. "To the barre, please. Next time, please try to arrive fifteen minutes prior to the start." 

Logan blushed under the inquisitive stares of the five students seemingly ready to begin. 

"Sorry Serena, we had a little...resistance," Leo said. He pointedly did not look at Logan, but Finn had already bounded across the floor to the barre, so it was rather obvious who the guilty party was.   

Serena hummed, a small smile curving her lips. "Well, hopefully by the end of the class those who may be hesitant will be somewhat less resistant, as you put it." 

Serena was a petite woman, her hair white with age and a map of wrinkles on her pale skin. Despite the authoritative air, her hazel eyes held kindness. Nothing like the harsh glare of the lady who had taught his pre-ballet class way back then. 

Leo took his place at the end of the barre. He'd already explained Serena preferred those with more experience at the end, so when they turned around a beginner wouldn't be left with no one in front of them to follow. Finn slipped in quickly next to him, and as much as Logan loved his boyfriend, he wasn't sure he'd be the best example to follow. 

Logan gave his most charming smile as he moved further along, slotting himself in the gap between a wiry middle aged man who looked like he belonged in a suit, and a broad shouldered woman with red hair. They both took a hesitant step to the side. Did I forget deodorant this morning? Maybe that title of ‘smelliest feet’ was well earned in last year's locker room awards.

"First, we will go through some basics, after which we will start with some combinations. We will keep them simple, which means I want to see excellent form from those of you who have been here longer okay?" Serena introduced. 

It seemed simple enough. 30 minutes later Logan was sweating and muscles he didn't even know he possessed hurt. There was so much to know. First position. Third position. Plie.Port de bras. Tendu. 

“Why is there so much French?” Finn groaned, even as he flung his leg back out in a poor imitation of what Serena had shown them. 

Trust me love, knowing what the words mean doesn’t help much.

"Eyes up," Serena called. "Yes, I'm talking you, Mr. O'Hara. It is generally considered impolite to stare at the behind of those in front of us. “Don't make me send you to the other end." 

“It’s such a good behind though,” Finn chuckled. 

They moved on to what Serena called ‘centre work', next. Logan was glad to get away from the barre, but as Phillipa demonstrated the series of movements Serena dictated, any relief ebbed away. The only thing getting him through was the stupid goofy grin on Finn’s face. 

“Plie. Jump,” Serena showed, lifting a good few inches off the floor despite her age. “Make sure to really push off the floor, so you're engaging your glutes and hamstrings.”

Finally, Logan thought, something he could do.

“Very good, Logan. Just try to land with a little more grace.” 

Logan felt the small proud smile that had crept onto his face slip away. More grace. He wasn’t exactly known for being graceful. Fast and powerful, he could do. Grace was not really his department. 

“Hey, don’t worry. I used to get the same critique. Just pretend there's a tiny puppy underfoot and you don’t want to squash it.” 

“Quoi?” Logan frowned.

The same broad shouldered woman he’d been stood by earlier (he thought her name was Jenny, or maybe it was Agatha) made a jump, exaggerating the soft movement. “Don’t kill the puppy.”

“Right, don’t kill the puppy.”

And like every stubborn decision Logan ever made, he tried again.

"Better," Serena praised.

Logan caught Leo looking a him with a muted smile - the same kind he made when Harry did anything vaguely new - and hoped the tan of his skin hid the blush he could feel warming his cheeks.

[pretendicanwrite]

O'knutzy week day 5

Harvard/NOLA

Character credit to @lumosinlove and prompt credit to @oknutzyweek !

CW: Verbal fights, insecurity, minor cursing

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The boys were going through Logan's stuff in Dumo's basement when Leo happened upon a cardboard box labeled 'Harvard'. Thinking nothing of it, he moved it to the bed and sat next to it.

"Lo, I found a packed box in your closet. It's labeled Harvard, keep or throw?"

After hearing the word Harvard, Logan came rushing across the room toward Leo. "I didn't even know I still had that box."

Finn came over then, all three of them sitting on the bed. Leo sat behind the box crisscross, while Logan sat on the left, and Finn on the right.

The room was silent while Leo waited for either of his boys to do something. Knowing that their time in college was hard on both of them, he moved to get up before Logan reached out to stop him by grabbing his hand.

"I want you here Peanut. You're one of the biggest parts of my life, and that makes you a part of this even if you weren't there."

Nodding, Leo moved back to his original position, this time holding both his boyfriend's hands.

Logan took his keys to the tape on the top of the box, and cut it open. He took a deep breath before he unfolded the flaps, freezing when he saw the familiar essay on top.

"Is that my Iliad analysis essay?" Finn asked, reaching to re-open the box.

Logan stopped him, gently laying his hand over Finn's. "I never expected to see you again when I took it. I always thought that we were just done. Then I got drafted to the lions a year after you, and with everything that went down, I never got around to dealing with this box."

Leo sat between his boys, mentally trying to keep up with the conversation. "What's so important about this specific essay?"

"It's the first and only essay that Fishy ever got a one hundred on. He had a really hard teacher his final year. We went out the night that he found out to celebrate. We got dinner, and I took him to his favorite bookstore at the time. That was the first night we ever slept in the same bed."

Finn and Logan smiled at each other, both reliving that night in their heads.

Leo again felt like he was intruding. Logically, he knew that his boys loved him and that they were just caught up in memories from the past eight years, but it still hurt to know that he didn't get to be a part of their lives when they were twenty and twenty-one.

Eventually, Logan reached into the box, pulling out a picture frame of the two boys on the steps to a nice house. "My mom took this when we moved out my sophomore year. I think she knew that I liked you, but she never said anything."

The next thing pulled out of the box was a Harvard hockey sweatshirt with O'Hara printed on the back.

"I knew you took that! I searched for it for days and never found it," Finn said, taking it from Logan's hands. "Honestly, I took yours. I knew they would give you another when they placed the orders for new team members so I took it the day I left."

"So you two have always been sweatshirt thieves. Good to know I'm not missing out on anything now." Leo knew it sounded meaner than he intended it to, but he felt like he was being forgotten about.

Finn and Logan dropped the sweatshirt and turned toward Leo.

"Leo, I love you Peanut, but I think you should go upstairs and help Celeste with the food for tonight. I know you love to cook. I really appreciate you trying to be here for me, and I know that this must be hard for you, but it's hard for us too," Logan paused, thinking about what to say next.

"We spent eight years together before we even knew you, and most of the memories weren't that happy for us. I think we just need a little bit of time to reflect on them and need the closure we'll get from talking about them," Finn picked up, grabbing Leo's hands. "We love you Nutter Butter, and going through these silly little things isn't going to change that. You are a part of us, and we love you."

Leo nodded, giving each of his boyfriends a kiss on the cheek, then walked up the steps to join Celeste in the kitchen. There were small pools of tears prickling in his eyes that were quickly falling when he finally made it to where Celeste was.

She didn't say anything, she just opened up her arms and Leo fell into them. They wrapped each other up, Celeste looking comically small next to the giant rookie.

"I promise you, mon bébé, they love you, but they need some time to sort through their unresolved issues. Just give them a little bit of time to get their shit together," Celeste said, slowly unwrapping her arms. "It took one of those two eight years to even get to the point that he could talk about his feelings, and the only reason he could is that he fell in love with you."

"Thank you, Celeste. You sound just like my mom."

"Having four kids will do that to you. Alright, no more sadness. We are going to bake some really delicious cupcakes, and you get to hold the fact that I like you more than everyone else, besides my husband, over the team's heads."

They spent the rest of the afternoon baking and cooking, getting ready for Logan's moving out/moving in party. After the team arrived, Logan and Finn were finally climbing the stairs with red faces and red-rimmed eyes.

They immediately walked over to their boyfriend, and Logan tackled him with a hug. "I'm sorry Lover Nut. I love you."

Leo didn't return the hug, he only loosely put one arm on Logan's hip. "It's fine Logan, but I'm a part of this now. I get that you two had or have unresolved issues, but you guys can't just kick me out when there's an issue between you. It's not just you two and sometimes me. I'm your boyfriend, not a casual hookup." Leo didn't stay to watch his boyfriend's reactions, just grabbed a tray of food to carry over the food table they had set up in the living room.

Of course, the team noticed his face. Ever the goalie, Leo rarely let anything show. He's one of those people who takes everything to heart but never lets people know, so to see him so visibly upset, the team knew something was wrong. However, they all knew better than to say anything.

They knew Leo would come to them if he needed to, but right now he just needs time to process.

Leo spent the rest of the night actively avoiding his boys. When it was finally time for everyone to head home, Leo pulled Remus aside. "Hey Loops, do you want to go out, or maybe grab a drink at your place or something?"

"What's going on Leo? You're always the first one to leave with your boys."

Leo paused, pulling Remus into the empty kitchen. "I may or may not have accused my boyfriends of treating me like a casual hookup. And by may, I mean did."

"Are they? Anyone who looks at you guys can see that you all love each other. Do you want to come over? Cap and I will drive you."

Leo just nodded, grabbed his things, and followed Remus out to Caps Range Rover, making sure neither Finn nor Logan saw him.

"Thanks guys."

"No problem Leo. You know you can always talk to us. Anyone on the team really."

"I'm ok, but thanks, Cap."

They drove to Sirius' house, only ten minutes away and before they even got out of the car, Remus was already questioning him. "Why are your boyfriends asking the group chat if anyone's seen you?"

"I didn't tell them I was coming here."

Cap sighed, walking towards the door of his house. "I'm not harboring you like some fugitive. Tell them that you're okay, and if you want, that you're here, but I'm not letting you let them think you're missing."

It only took about twenty minutes for the boys to show up at the captain's house after Leo texted them. They knocked un-relentlessly on the door while they waited for someone to answer it.

Cap barely even had the door open before they were rushing into the living room. Leo saw Cap retreat into the kitchen, trying to give the three boys some space. "What the hell Leo? I get that you're mad at me, but you can't just disappear like that," Logan said, moving to pull Leo into a hug, but stopped when he was pushed off.

"No. You don't get to push me away, then get upset when I don't immediately come running back to you. I'm hurt and I'm not just going to just get over it to make you feel better about yourself."

Logan glared at him, and Finn just stood off to the side not willing to get in between his boyfriends.

"God! Can you just stop acting like a child? Finn and I were dealing with something, and I'm sorry we didn't make it all about you."

"That's not the freaking problem Logan! I get that it was something that you two had to deal with, but you kicked me out. I wasn't even able to be there to support you both. I was cast out and not allowed to be a part of the relationship you guys had and still have. I felt like you guys thought it was just you two in a relationship. It felt like you forgot I even existed."

"That's just stupid Leo, and you know it. We love you, and I'm sorry you don't get to have the history we have with each other, but not everything's about you. Get that through your thick skull! We both have lives that don't revolve around you." Logan was visibly angry. His eyes had changed from the glowing green they usually are to a dull dark color that reflected his mood.

"You're right, they just revolve around each other. It's always going to be you two together with me as an afterthought. I think I'm going to stay here tonight if it's okay with Cap and Loops. Please just go home. And for the record, my feelings aren't stupid."

Finn finally stepped in, moving closer to his younger boyfriend. "Okay Peanut, just know that we love you and we're sorry. Let me know if you need anything."

Leo nodded, pulling Finn into a loose hug. He looked at Logan over Finn's shoulder, glaring back at his shorter boyfriend.

"I don't think we're done here, Finn. I'm not just going to leave while Leo and I are fighting. If he has something he wants to say then he can just say it and get it over with. He's obviously upset over something."

"I just told you what I'm upset about, and you called it stupid, so I'd really appreciate it if you just left me alone to give me time to calm down. I really don't want to say something stupid."

"It's a little late for that don't you think? You've already opened your mouth, so there's no going back now."

Both Leo and Finn stayed quiet just staring at Logan. By the look on his face, he knew that what he said was messed up, and had really caused some hurt, but he couldn't take it back.

Finally, Leo opened his mouth, but it took a little bit of time before he could form any words. "I was already insecure about being with you two, but I thought if you even loved me a fraction as much as you loved each other that I could be happy, but it doesn't work like that. I'm so in love with you that sometimes it hurts to breathe when I know I've upset you guys. I can't look at a book without thinking about whether or not Finn would love this, or see a dog and think about how it would feel to have one of our own. I promised myself that I would be happy with the love I got from both of you, but I don't know how to do that when I always come in third. This fight wasn't about the memory you guys share, it's about the memories you're choosing to make without me. I know that I can't be there for everything, but you kicked me out. You purposefully discluded me for a reason I can't understand, and that's what hurts. So again, I'd really appreciate it if you would give me some time to process everything that was said this evening without any yelling. I love you two, and I'll come home when we can have an adult conversation without accusations flying around."

Finn just nodded, whispering an 'I love you' to his boyfriend before pulling Logan out of the Black house.

As soon as he heard the door close, Leo broke down. He dropped to his butt in the middle of the living room, quickly being pulled into a hug by Remus.

He whispered reassuring things into the blond's head as he cradled him on the floor. Cap soon joined them, carrying a mug of hot chocolate.

"He didn't say I love you back. He's never left without saying it back before."

All three men spent the night on the couch with Leo in the middle. It was comfortable, but it was no match to cuddling with his boys.

They all awoke around eleven a.m. to a few quick knocks on the door. Leo got up to open it, expecting to see a delivery, or a mailman or something, but was greeted by the sight of Logan who had clearly not slept, and had been crying.

"I'm sorry about everything I said last night. It wasn't fair to say any of that, and I'm sorry I didn't try to understand where you were coming from. I know that it's going to take you a while to forgive me, and I completely understand, but I love you and I am way more than willing to try to earn it. You are one of the loves of my life, and I don't know how I ever thought that you were anything less."

Leo went home that night after a little bit more time in the Black house. It wasn't easy when he got home. There was still a lot to talk about, and he was still feeling insecure, but they talked about it and tried to get a deeper understanding of everyone's emotions. There was more yelling, a lot of tears, and a whole carton of Ben and Jerry's discarded on the coffee table, but things were better for the three boys.

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Is there a rushed ending because I was already a day and 30 minutes late?

Nooooo..... (Said sarcastically)

[moonofthenight]

Skip a Beat

It’s here! I decided to give this to you a little earlier since I just reached 100 followers this morning, thank you! I’m grateful for every single one of you!

Anyways, I really hope you guys will like this.

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Characters belong to the amazing @lumosinlove

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A big big thank you to @spookypotato for coming up with the amazing name <3

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CW asking about pronouns

Chapter One

"Oh, come on Le, this will be fun!"

"I have two left feet Logan, you know that. This is going to be nothing but a disaster."

Logan turned his head a bit, giving his boyfriend a don't-make-such-a-fuss look in form of his famous side eye.

"Heads up baby, we are doing this for Cap and Loops."

Leo playfully rolled his eyes as Logan stopped in front of the door.

All Stars - Gryffindor Dance School

With an exited smile, Logan pushed the door open, causing the tiny bell to ring before the door shut behind them with a loud thud. And if Logan only chose the school because of the name, no one needed to know.

The entrance area looked very welcoming. The soft beige tones on the walls, combined with the light blue sofas to their right, made the room seem filled with light.

Logan grabbed Leo's hand, pulling him towards the reception, the smile never leaving his face. And god, Leo would do anything to see that smile forever.

"One moment boys”, the young woman behind the desk said kindly.

Leo squinted a bit, adjusting his eyes to the small handwriting on the nametag.

'June', it said.

June put a folder away, before giving them her full attention.

"Hey, we booked four lessons in standard? Tremblay and Knut."

She nodded a little, focusing on the PC. She clicked a few times before letting out a triumphant noise.

"Yes, you will be in studio 7, it's the third door down the hall. Your teacher will be Mister O'Hara. Have fun boys."

She gave them a friendly smile, immediatly getting back to work.

Logan grabbed Leo’s hand, pulling him again, but this time down the hall, a song growing louder and louder.

And if honesty means telling you the truth, I am still in love with you

Logan raised his hand to knock but no one answered. After a few seconds and another knock, Leo decided to just open the door. They were greeted with a beautiful sight.

The studio was huge.

The two looked directly at a big mirror front, opposite from the door, the other walls covered with beige curtains, a ballet bar peeking out from behind the curtain next to the door.

A big window was at the top of the left wall, allowing the light to flood the studio.

The most beautiful sight however, sat in the middle of the room, leaning over his right leg, doing the splits.

Logan’s breath hitched.

The boy on the floor looked so graceful, he was unable to tore his eyes away.

He was pulled back into reality by Leo’s slight cough. All thoughts on Finn vanished as he moved his head to look at Leo, his Leo. They haven’t been together that long but he sometimes couldn’t believe how he got so lucky. Leo's small, purposeful cough also seemed to pull the redhead out of his world.

Finn's head snapped up and his eyes grew wide. Piercing blue eyes were looking right at him. He slowly straightened his back, moving out of his split, standing up and shaking his head a bit to clear his mind.

He put on his professional smile and walked towards them, extracting a hand.

"Hi! I'm Finn, welcome to my studio."      

The blond one shot him a bright smile and Finn thought he looked like the sun itself.

“Hey there, I’m Leo Knut, nice to meet you.”

Leo shook his hand but Finn’s mind went elsewhere.

“Southern accent.”

Leo laughed out loud.

“Yes, New Orleans but I live here, in Gryffindor.”

Finn gave him a smile, his eyes wandering to the person next to Leo.

“And you are…?”

“Oh! Yeah sorry, I’m Logan, Logan Tremblay. I hope you have band-aids and nerves.”

Finn barked out a laugh as Logan shook his hand too.

“It can’t be that bad”, he looked at Leo again, “Is he.. wait I don’t want to misgender anyone. Your pronouns?”

Leo’s smile widened, if that was even possible.

“We both go by he/him, what about you?”

“Same. Okay, you are here to learn some standard dances, right?”

Both boys nodded, their happy smiles turning into more worried ones.

“Don’t be scared. I won’t judge you, at all. How about I show you some basic steps and you just copy my movements? Does this sound good?”

“I think we can do that, yeah but don’t say we didn’t warn you.”, Logan said with a grin.

Laughing, Finn grabbed them at their shoulders, guiding them to the middle, so a minute later, they found themselves in front of the mirror, starring at their own reflections.

“This is so weird.”, Logan whispered, making Leo laugh under his breath.

“No talking in my class.”

Finn turned his upper body towards them, trying to look harsh but his smile gave him away. Logan and Leo saluted, causing Finn to chuckle a bit as he turned his back to them again.

“Let’s start with a discofox. Look at my feet first and then you can start copying. Alright, you need to learn two different sides and we can add a turn but I feel like we should start off easy.”

“You want to take two steps forward, starting with the right leg, so it’s step-step.”

Logan and Leo watched Finns feet intensely, really trying to understand the movements.

“When you are standing on your left leg, you tap the right foot next to your left foot. And now backwards, step-step-tap, forward, step-step-tap.”

Finn basically moved in slomotion but he was a dance teacher, he had patience. Leo started to tap the rhythm on his leg, both boys following the movements, copying Finn.

Step-step-tap step-step-tab step-step-tab step-tab- what?

Logan stumbled over his own feet at the same time Leo lost the rhythm completely.

Finn slowly turned to look at them, his face carrying a look of horror, wiping his left hand over his face.

Leo and Logan stood still, hands clasped before them, looking like two kicked puppies.

“This is going to be so much more work than I thought.”

“Told you so.”

[forestcrack83-blog]

Restless Legs Syndrome dramatically reduced by vitamin D, etc

RLS has been treated by Vitamin D, Magnesium and Iron

VitaminDWiki Summary

Unknown amount of vitamin D was given to 12 adults with Restless Legs Syndrome RLS scores decreased dramatically from 26 down to 10 RLS Scoring is attached at the bottom on this page: 40 = worst to 0 = none Vitamin D levels went from 9 ng/mL to 25 ng/mL (trial lasted until each patient got > 20 ng: 3-8 months) Some received vitamin D orally, others by injection. Dosing was 8,000 IU liquid vitamin D/week OR 200,000 IU injection/ month Publisher wants $45 for the study

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People with RLS often benefit from Magnesium and/or Iron (see bottom of this page) VitaminDWiki expects RLS might be eliminated with if higher vitamin D levels were achieved in combination with Magnesium/Iron See also Vitamin D Council Cartoon from the web

RLS 3 X more likely if < 20 ng/mL of Vitamin D (8X more if was also a black teacher) – March 2018

The Association Between Vitamin D Level and Restless Legs Syndrome: A Population-Based Case-Control Study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2018 Mar 30. pii: jc-17-00496. [Epub ahead of print] Wali S, Alsafadi S, Abaalkhail B, Ramadan I, Abulhamail B, Kousa M, Alshamrani R, Faruqui H, Faruqui A, Alama M, Hamed M.

STUDY OBJECTIVES: The pathophysiology of restless legs syndrome (RLS) may be related to abnormalities in central dopamine pathways. Vitamin D may play a role in the pathophysiology of RLS by modulating the dopaminergic system. The aim of our study is to examine the possible link between RLS and vitamin D deficiency.

METHODS: The total number of subjects enrolled was 201, including 78 patients with RLS based on the International RLS Study Group (IRLSSG) diagnostic criteria and 123 controls. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels were measured in both groups. RLS severity was assessed in all cases using the IRLSSG symptom severity rating scale.

RESULTS: Fifty-nine patients with RLS (75.6%) and 52 controls (42.3%) had a diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency, P< .001. The odds ratio (OR) of the development of RLS was 4.24 for those with a vitamin D level < 50 nmol/L compared to those with a vitamin D level ≥ 50 nmol/L (P< .001, 95% confidence interval CI 2.3-7.9). After adjusting for all other significant factors in the multivariate logistic model, vitamin D was significantly associated with RLS (OR 3.1, P< .002, 95% CI 1.51-6.38). Moreover, a dark or black skin color (OR 3.4, P< .001, 95% CI 1.5-6.3) and working as a teacher (OR 8.8, P< .001, 95% CI 3.4-23.5) were also independently significantly associated with RLS.

CONCLUSIONS: Our study identified an association between vitamin D deficiency and RLS. Consequently, vitamin D deficiency should be considered in the management of RLS. However, further studies are needed to evaluate the causality relationship between vitamin D level and RLS.

PMID: 29609719

RLS score dropped from 26 to 10 after Vitamin D levels were raised to just 25 nanograms - 2014

The effect of vitamin D supplements on the severity of restless legs syndrome Sleep Breath. 2014 Aug 23. [Epub ahead of print] https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-014-1049-y Wali S1, Shukr A, Boudal A, Alsaiari A, Krayem A. 1Sleep Medicine and Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, sowali at kau.edu.sa.

PURPOSE: Clinical observation hinted improved symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) after vitamin D supplements. Hence, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the severity of RLS symptoms. METHODS: Twelve adult subjects diagnosed with primary RLS and vitamin D deficiency were recruited. Patients with secondary RLS were excluded from this study. The complete cell count; serum levels of ferritin, iron, glycated hemoglobin, and vitamin D3 (25 (OH) vitamin D); and renal and bone profiles of the patients were assayed. Patients with vitamin D deficiency (<50 nmol/l) were treated with vitamin D3 supplements (high oral dose or intramuscular injection). The severity scores of RLS were reassessed after the vitamin D3 level was corrected to >50 nmol/l and compared with those before the administration of the supplements. RESULTS: The median pretreatment vitamin D level was 21.7 nmol/l (13.45-57.4), which improved to 61.8 nmol/l (42.58-95.9) (P = 0.002) with the treatment. The median RLS severity score improved significantly from 26 (15-35) at baseline to 10 (0-27) after correction of the vitamin D levels (P = 0.002). CONCLUSION: This study indicates that vitamin D supplementation improves the severity of RLS symptoms and advocates that vitamin D deficiency is conceivably associated with RLS.

PMID: 25148866 Publisher wants $40 for the PDF Sci-Hub.tw has a free copy - March 2018

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Restless Legs Syndrome 5X more likely if vitamin D deficient - May 2014

Possible association between vitamin D deficiency and restless legs syndrome Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2014 May 21;10:953-8. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S63599. eCollection 2014. Oran M1, Unsal C2, Albayrak Y2, Tulubas F3, Oguz K4, Avci O1, Turgut N4, Alp R4, Gurel A3.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a distressing sleep disorder that occurs worldwide. Although there have been recent developments in understanding the pathophysiology of RLS, the exact mechanism of the disease has not been well elucidated. An increased prevalence of neurologic and psychiatric diseases involving dopaminergic dysfunction in vitamin D-deficient patients led us to hypothesize that vitamin D deficiency might result in dopaminergic dysfunction and consequently, the development of RLS (in which dopaminergic dysfunction plays a pivotal role). Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and RLS.

METHODS: One hundred and fifty-five consecutive patients, 18-65 years of age, who were admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine with musculoskeletal symptoms and who subsequently underwent neurological and electromyography (EMG) examination by the same senior neurologist, were included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups according to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) (a vitamin D metabolite used as a measure of vitamin D status) level: 36 patients with serum 25(OH)D levels ≥20 ng/mL comprised the normal vitamin D group, and 119 patients with serum 25(OH)D levels <20 ng/mL comprised the vitamin D deficiency group. The two groups were compared for the presence of RLS and associated factors.

RESULTS: The two groups were similar in terms of mean age, sex, mean body mass index (BMI), and serum levels of calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and ferritin. The presence of RLS was significantly higher in the vitamin D deficiency group (χ (2)=12.87, P<0.001). Regression analysis showed vitamin D deficiency and serum 25(OH)D level to be significantly associated with the presence of RLS (odds ratio [OR] 5.085, P<0.001 and OR 1.047, P=0.006, respectively).

CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrated a possible association between vitamin D deficiency and RLS. Given the dopaminergic effects of vitamin D, 25(OH)D depletion may lead to dopaminergic dysfunction and may have a place in the etiology of RLS. Prospective vitamin D treatment studies are needed to confirm this relationship and to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D as a treatment for RLS patients.

PMID: 24899811 &nbspDownload the PDF from VitaminDWiki

See also RLS WikiPedia Aug 2014 (nothing about vitamin D)

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) also known as Willis-Ekbom disease (WED)[1] or Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome, is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations.[2] It most commonly affects the legs, but can affect the arms, torso, head, and even phantom limbs.[3] Moving the affected body part modulates the sensations, providing temporary relief.

RLS sensations range from pain or an aching in the muscles, to "an itch you can't scratch", an unpleasant "tickle that won't stop", or even a "crawling" feeling. The sensations typically begin or intensify during quiet wakefulness, such as when relaxing, reading, studying, or trying to sleep.[4] Additionally, most individuals with RLS suffer from periodic limb movement disorder (limbs jerking during sleep), which is an objective physiologic marker of the disorder and is associated with sleep disruption.[5] It can be caused by low iron levels.[6]

RLS affects an estimated 2.5 to 15% of the American population .[6][60] A minority (around 2.7% of the population) experience daily or severe symptoms.

Magnesium reduced RLS - 1998

Magnesium therapy for periodic leg movements-related insomnia and restless legs syndrome: an open pilot study. Sleep. 1998 Aug 1;21(5):501-5. Hornyak M1, Voderholzer U, Hohagen F, Berger M, Riemann D.

Periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS), with or without symptoms of a restless legs syndrome (RLS), may cause sleep disturbances. The pharmacologic treatments of choice are dopaminergic drugs. Their use, however, may be limited due to tolerance development or rebound phenomena. Anecdotal observations have shown that oral magnesium therapy may ameliorate symptoms in patients with moderate RLS. We report on an open clinical and polysomnographic study in 10 patients (mean age 57 +/- 9 years; 6 men, 4 women) suffering from insomnia related to PLMS (n = 4) or mild-to-moderate RLS (n = 6). Magnesium was administered orally at a dose of 12.4 mmol in the evening over a period of 4-6 weeks. Following magnesium treatment, PLMS associated with arousals (PLMS-A) decreased significantly (17 +/- 7 vs 7 +/- 7 events per hour of total sleep time, p < 0.05). PLMS without arousal were also moderately reduced (PLMS per hour of total sleep time 33 +/- 16 vs 21 +/- 23, p = 0.07). Sleep efficiency improved from 75 +/- 12% to 85 +/- 8% (p < 0.01). In the group of patients estimating their sleep and/or symptoms of RLS as improved after therapy (n = 7), the effects of magnesium on PLMS and PLMS-A were even more pronounced. Our study indicates that magnesium treatment may be a useful alternative therapy in patients with mild or moderate RLS-or PLMS-related insomnia. Further investigations regarding the role of magnesium in the pathophysiology of RLS and placebo-controlled studies need to be performed.

PMID: 9703590

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