#that summary had me rolling because it was so similar hahaha
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itsmepage · 7 months ago
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Red Kisses
Ekko x Reader REWRITE || had a small Hiatus, but school’s over and I’ve been getting back into the twd so you might see so content for that soon (Especially for Javier because I’ve missed him) anyways enjoy another short sweet fic for Ekko <3
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Summary: While getting ready in the morning, you came up with a way to make to make Ekko stay in bed just for a little longer
Fluff
Warnings: LOTS of kissing, & slight spice implications 
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The day began when you and Ekko were in the bathroom- drawing on his usual face paint while you were doing something similar as apart of your daily routine.
After a while you were finally finished, dressed in your every day wear, adding a just few touch-ups to clothing, hair here and there. You looked at yourself in the mirror before eyeing down the red lipstick that sat on the sink top. Just a little something you forgot to put away earlier, but as your grab the stick and idea crosses your mind. You filled your lips with the romantic red color and gave it one or maybe two smacks. Putting back in its original place, after prepping yourself for this.. wonderful plan.
You walked out in a “innocent” way, hoping to fool your partner: who is putting on his shoes. Ekko looked up as he lifted right foot after his left “There you are.“ He said, teasing the time you take to get ready. You rolled your eyes. Ekko didn’t really catch the color of your lips until the second shoe slid in. Only double checking when he stoop up to adjust his belt. He give you a snarky look. “Red lipstick that’s new.” He commented, making you smile. “Why? You like it?” You bat in your eyes, holding back your laughs when you saw the soft blush creep to his cheeks. “I do.. yeah.” Ekko chuckled under his breath. “Then you wouldn’t mind..” you said as you slowly walked up to the boy, cupping his cheeks to grab a hold his face, the warmth increasing in your hands when you did “If I did this..”
you slammed your painted lips onto his, smoothing his cheeks so he’ll melt into it, humming into each other’s lips. But after a couple seconds, Ekko was trying to get away. “fire-“ You’ve kissed mid sentence, Ekko giggled. “Y-your lipstick..!” another kiss. You moved your lips to his cheeks, leaving a trail. “NO-!” he instantly laughed out loud, starting to fight back as you tried to get as much marks as you could while he was trying to push you away; with as little strength as possible. “No!” You wined when he finally got some distance. “Come here!” You said, taking back his face to smack your lips onto his forehead. “Hey! Hey! No! Not the face!” Ekko playfully yelled- the scattering led to both you falling onto you bed as he continue to push you while kept kissing. Ekko eventually overpowered, by actually using his strength this time, to pin you down onto the bed. “Okay.. stop it.” Ekko said sternly out of breath, as he held your hands over your head. Everything paused in that moment, staring into his big brown eyes contemplating the position he had you in- even his knees keeping your legs from moving but despite the fact you were in different shades of red, you started to burst out into laughter.
“Hahaha! He- go heh! Go look in the mirror!” You giggled out. Rolling his eyes, Ekko got up to see the damage. Red was painted all over his lips: the trail starting from there, to his cheek and finally his forehead. With over light pecks on his nose and chin. But Ekko only groaned at the clear red mark on his forehead the white paint making it pop compared to the rest, on his skin. So yes he had to redo his face paint. He gave you a look as you walked in, proud of your deed.
“You-“ you interrupted him, leaning in for another kiss. Ekko pushed away with slight annoyance in his eyes. “You’re helping me fix this..”
You promised him you would, and you did but you didn’t. For one moment, Ekko had his gloves and apron aside, washing his face and then the next, you were on his lap, back on the bed. As soft kisses tickled his skin. Humming defeatily under his breath when you your lips scattered his neck. The sweet thing too embarrassed to look at you in the eye. “You’re so cute..” you uncontrollably mumbled out, kissing him on his red plushed out lips. “So precious.” You kiss him again squishing his warm cheeks. Ekko calls your attention through kisses to make you stop “We.. we have to go..” he says making you pout. “Com’ on.. please..” you begged. He sighed out, smiling at your pouted face, laughing at your efforts as you moved your lips back down to his neck. “Please..” you sheeply whispered between kisses. Ekko moved your head back. “I love you, so much firefly- but we have to go, there’s too much we have to do today.” Ekko said. You leaned forward for another kiss but he put a hand in your way “Not-uh, no.” Ekko chuckled. You kissed his hand and he immediately pulled away, looking at the mark on his palm. He sighed as you laughed. “You’re relentless.” He giggled. You try to sneak in more kisses as Ekko placed a hand on your shoulder to get you to stop. “No, Hey.” he called out sternly “I promise, if we get everything done today.” He said cupping your cheeks. “We’ll do whatever you want, you’ll have whole undivided attention.” Ekko whispered in such a way that your heart skipped a beat and made shivers run up in your skin. You smiled as you hold up your pinkie, waiting for him to take it. “I’ll hold you up to that.” You whispered back, when he wrap his finger around yours. “You better.” Ekko kissed your cheek, moving up to your ear.
“You should wear lipstick more often.” He whispered patting you on the back to let him up.
Needless to say, you gave his wish, and he kept his promise.
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jinnie-ret · 1 year ago
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Heyyyyy could you do a hyunjin x twin sister reader where hyunjin plans a suprise for her (which is introducing her the members cause why not and he thought that she doesn't really listen to kpop much because he knew she would focus more on studies then that) but he finds out by seeing you try to sing one of there songs. Sorry if this is too long lol and if it makes zero sense
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stray kids x reader (platonic)
genre: fluff
content warnings: none
word count: 1k
summary: hyunjin's twin sister finally meets skz, and much to his surprise, she's a big fan.
I hope you enjoy! I might have gone a little off topic from what you requested but it still has all those ideas! :)
If enjoyed please like, reblog or comment! And if you want to be added to the taglist then let me know!
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"Keep up!" Hyunjin teased his twin sister Y/N as they raced up the stairs in the apartment block.
"What, is, wrong, with, you?" Y/N huffed as she trailed behind, only a few steps of course but that didn't mean she'd give up.
"There is nothing wrong with wanting my sister to see where I live!" Hyunjin raises a brow whilst stood hunched over, catching his breath as the palms of his hands rested on his knees.
"Not with that, you idiot! I swear there wasn't a sign saying the lift was broken..." Y/N trailed off.
"Oh that's because there wasn't," Hyunjin shrugged like it was nothing.
"Today will be the day you die, Hwang Hyunjin," Y/N dramatically stormed up to him, yet all possible intimidation was lost when she tripped over the last step.
"Woah! Hahaha," Hyunjin helped her balance herself as he caught her by the arms, and then immediately recoiled. "Ew you're so sweaty. And plus you can't kill me before I see your reaction, Hwang Y/N," he smirked, unlocking the door and opening it.
"See my reaction to what? Your art? I already know you're a hopeless romantic, what else could there be to- oh..." Y/N rambled back before standing still in her tracks at the sight of all the members of Stray Kids sat around on the sofas.
"Surprise!" Hyunjin imitated Lee Know's iconic moment, just without the party blower this time.
"H-hi..." Y/N quietly said, and automatically it was assumed by her twin brother that it was because she didn't know who they were.
In fact, it was the complete opposite.
The boys greeted Y/N with polite bows and greetings, before they all sat down and got comfortable.
"You remind me of someone..." Changbin thought, stroking his chin as if he had the wise beard of a wizard.
"It's probably Hyunjin," Seungmin rolled his eyes, jokingly crying out in pain when Changbin shoved him away.
"Yah you pabo! Of course he doesn't mean that!" Han exclaims.
"Seungmin is just teasing, Hannie," Chan facepalmed, whilst Lee Know, Felix, Jeongin and the twins merely observed from the other sofa.
"Are they always like this?" Y/N whispered to herself, yet Jeongin heard.
"Yes they are, noona... can I call you that?" Jeongin shyly asked.
Y/N's eyes widened.
"What's the matter?" Felix asked curiously.
"Oh nothing haha... but um, yes," she awkwardly answered.
"Hmm you two are very similar," Lee Know observed keenly.
"Ew don't compare me to her!" Hyunjin scrunched his nose and side eyed Y/N.
"There it is haha, the same flustered antics," Lee Know clapped his hands.
"Oh I totally see it," Felix nodded along.
"I don't get flustered!" Hyunjin folded his arms and huffed.
"You just did," Y/N shoved Hyunjin, smirking much like he did to her earlier.
"Yah!" Hyunjin pounced.
"Children! Don't fight!" Chan shouted above all the ruckus that had unfolded in simply ten minutes since the Hwang twins entered the apartment.
"Yes dad," they both rolled their eyes in sync and folded their arms.
"Woah, creepy," Jeongin shuddered, causing Y/N to fondly smile.
"Ah! I got it!" Changbin suddenly clapped his hands.
"Indulge me," Y/N smiled lightly as she sat back down.
"You look like Yeji!" Changbin smirked proudly.
"Oh from ITZY?!" Y/N beamed, excited at the comparison.
"How do you know ITZY?" Hyunjin gasped, shocked at his sister's sudden knowledge, assuming that she swerved away from KPOP all because of one time she stated she wasn't really listening to it anymore.
Which by the way lasted for like 2 hours, Y/N just couldn't find a song she wanted to listen to in that moment and ever since, Hyunjin thought that still applied to this day.
There's a reason he's in Paboracha.
"I love KPOP! Duh!" Y/N facepalmed, looking at Hyunjin with an incredulous look after.
"Hyunjinnie, did you lie to us?" Lee Know also turned to the younger twin, a glare taking over his features. Of course, he didn't really mean it.
"You said you didn't listen to it anymore!" Hyunjin defended himself, holding his hands up.
"Why else do you think that I was so awkward when I came here, Jinnie?" Y/N shyly admitted.
"Oh... Oh!!!" Hyunjin suddenly got excited.
"Oh no..." Y/N sighed.
"Why oh no?" Han laughed at the expression on Y/N's face, one he had often seen painted on Hyunjin's too but because of something he did.
"He's up to something," Seungmin chuckled lightly at Hyunjin's excited expression.
"Y/Nnieeeee, sing our song!" Hyunjin proposed the idea that had gotten him so excited.
"No way! That's so embarassing," Y/N turned away from her brother and hid her face.
"We won't judge you noona," Jeongin tried to reassure her, making her heart burst.
"Ah Jeongin you're too cute!" she let her inner fangirl out and squealed.
"Oh no, she really is like hyung," Jeongin's eyes comically widened as he referred to Hyunjin's obsession with him.
"Come on, Y/N, Hyunjin has told us you like writing, the talent must run in your family, just a little bit of singing?" Chan did his best to convince her and it worked.
"Ok, fine, fine," Y/N scratched the back of her neck wondering what.to sing before she couldn't help but fall into a fit of giggles.
"Come on, don't leave us in suspense!" Felix exclaimed, unable to hide his growing smile from her infectious giggles, ones that mirrored Hyunjin's but more high pitched and slightly quieter.
"Hoodie hoodie negan shim toga ji boogie boogie iepon kogo dance groovy groovy," Y/N perfectly imitated Hyunjin's viral part that had made it into many memes. This of course caused everyone to burst out into laughter.
"Wow she really is a true fan!" Lee Know applauded her approvingly.
"She's better than Jinnie," Changbin smirked.
"It's true," Y/N nodded, ignoring Hyunjin's shrieks in protest.
"Remember who was here first!" Hyunjin shouted emotionally, like he was part of some sort of kdrama. And ever since then, with Y/N being able to join in on their teasing, it was like she knew them from the start.
taglist: @skz-streamer @kiraisastay @hannahhbahng @backintomykpopphaseagain @sakufilms @hanjiquokkaaa @arloo00 @dunno-wut-to-do @splat00z
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dorkshadows · 3 years ago
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True or False Monkey King
Reporting on another JTTW animated film slated for 2021! The full title is 齐天大圣之真假孙悟空 | Great Sage Equaling Heaven: True or False Sun Wukong (official Eng. title still TBD). 
According to Douban the leading voice actors are Liu Xiao Ling Tong and Ma Dehua, which is pretty big name casting in the world of JTTW! LXTX is Sun Wukong’s original actor from the 1986 JTTW series, the most popular/influential jttw adaptation in the mainland (and the first Chinese television serial based on jttw), and Ma Dehua was the original Zhu Bajie from 1986. 
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Summary: 齐天大圣孙悟空保护唐僧西天取经,一行历经磨难,此次却遇到一个和自己一模一样的孙悟空,更匪夷所思的是,这个猴妖神通广大,旨在取代孙悟空。真假美猴王斗得昏天黑地却没人能分辨。这个假悟空到底是谁?他不吃唐僧反要取经?孙悟空跟小白龙一路追查真相,疑点重重,到底是悟空自己幻化出的邪恶一面,还是悟空精神分裂……孙悟空遭遇前所未有的危机与巨大挑战,当所有疑惑解开之时,悟空却无法直面事情的真相与自己���我是谁?谁是我? 出乎悟空意料的是,这个挑战自己的猴妖并非普通妖怪,而是在花果山共患难的小兄弟六耳猕猴,兄弟情深,小六耳猕猴崇拜悟空,为悟空境遇及花果山愤愤不平,极度崇拜及模仿悟空过程中越陷越深,最终走火入魔迷失自我,试图取代眼前颓废无力的悟空,誓言自成一佛。面对兄弟之情与取经大义的生死抉择,他又将何去何从?
Here’s my rough translation (and yes it sounds like a psychological thriller for some reason LMAO). It’s extremely long in English:
Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, protects the Tang Monk on their pilgrimage to the west, facing many hardships along the journey. This time, however, they come across another Sun Wukong who looks exactly like himself. What’s even more unthinkable, is that not only does this powerful monkey demon want to replace Sun Wukong, but when the true and false Monkey Kings clash, nobody can tell them apart. Who is this fake Wukong? [Who] wants to join the pilgrimage instead of eating the Tang Monk’s flesh?
Sun Wukong and Xiao Bailong search for the truth, doubting every step. Is [the impostor] the evil side of himself that Wukong expelled or is Wukong splitting personalities? Sun Wukong has never encountered such danger and such a great challenge. But when the answers become clear, Wukong is unable to face the true relationship between himself and the truth: I am who? Who am I?
Wukong never expected the monkey demon challenging him not to be a normal demon, but instead a younger brother from Mount Huaguo, the Six Eared Macaque. A bond of brotherhood. The young Six Eared Macaque worshiped Sun Wukong and was greatly aggrieved by the injustices done towards Wukong and Mount Huaguo. Lost in his jealousy, admiration, and imitation of Wukong, the Six Eared Macaque lost himself in the process. Now he wants to replace the “defeated, weak” Wukong in front of him, vowing to become a buddha himself. Faced with choosing between brotherhood or enlightenment [from the pilgrimage], what will he do?
The teaser is out on bilibili, and not gonna lie, the art/design looks... mediocre. But it might still be worth watching just for LXLT and Ma Dehua’s voices.
Teaser Transcript:
Wukong: Liuer (Six Ear), wake up!
Six Ear: You’re the one who needs to wake up! I’m going to win back everything that was lost!
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bonky-n-steeb · 3 years ago
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stay with me (1)
summary || One fine morning, you find yourself in a period drama, with doppelgängers of your friends. You will deal with this mess later, but first you gotta eat your cereals. (MULTIVERSE AU)
warnings || smut (in the next part!), angst, manipulation, 𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙊𝙍𝙎 𝙋𝙇𝙀����𝙎𝙀 𝘿𝙉𝙄!
Also look at his walk in the gif…. damn!
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It was just a regular morning in the avengers tower. You were munching on your cereals, Steve had just come back from a run and Tony had supposedly opened a portal to an alternate reality.
Today morning you were eating your breakfast when Jarvis announced that Tony had called all of you urgently in his lab. You had rushed there, thinking he was in danger, only for him to smirk and tell about his new discovery: he had opened a portal to an alternate universe.
The portal was a bright orange circle swirling with magic. Tony was proudly standing next to it and besides him were Dr. Strange and Bruce. These three had used their geniuses to open that portal.
“That’s cool! What do you think I would be like in this universe?” Steve asked inquisitively. “The universe doesn’t matter, you’re always gonna be a punk.” Bucky instantly replied.
Steve rolled his eyes and playfully punched Bucky. You couldn’t help but notice how handsome Steve looked with his sweaty shirt clinging to his body. You were gladly able to hide your smile by eating another spoonful of cereal.
Natasha was probably the only one who was actually paying attention to what they were saying. “So, where does this actually lead to?” You hummed along with her.
“Uhh… about that…. We have no idea.” Tony shrugged. “You mean you have no idea where this thing opens?” You asked walking closer to the glowing circle.
“No. We just know it’s somewhere in the alternate reality.” You titled and peered, hoping to see anything further into the other universe. “Isn’t that risky?” You asked somewhat sceptical of the whole setup.
“All the experiments are somewhat risky.” The portal probably understood what Tony said, because the next thing you knew, you were being pulled into it. Wisps of golden magic surrounded themselves around you and merged you with them.
It was for a fraction of a second that you felt the force, because the next, you were standing in the wildest place of your imagination: a literal historical drama.
People surrounding you were wearing rich furs and historical clothes. You seemed to find yourself in the middle of a courtroom from the overall look of it.
You turned around, unsure of where you had landed yourself. The previously glowing portal was now nowhere to be seen. As you bewilderedly turned around, a man looking very similar to Tony walked towards you.
“Tony?” You stared in disbelief as he was wearing clothes Tony wouldn’t ever touch. The supposed court was awfully silent from the moment you had arrived.
“Y/N?” He looked as if he had seen a ghost. At your name, a huge smile spread across your face. These guys are pranking me, you thought to yourself.
“Nice try! You had me there for a moment, not gonna lie. I mean, there’s still time for Halloween.” You laughed and pat him on the shoulder, like you did usually, but he quickly flinched away from your touch.
“Lady, what are you talking about?” He titled his head with confusion. Lady, really? Tony, you can do better. “Alright, knock it off. I got it, it was funny. Hahaha.” You fake laughed.
You audibly gulped when Tony squinted his eyes with confusion. “There’s some misunderstanding.” A very calm voice said from the opposite side of Tony. You turned around to see Bruce standing in clothes just as weird as Tony.
“I… You… you aren’t my Tony and Bruce, are you?” This couldn’t be happened, not to you. “No. We are not. Just like you aren’t our Y/N.” he replied just as calmly.
You neatly studied the faces of all the people attending the assembly and gasped when you realised all of them looked like the friends you had left behind.
But these people weren’t your friends. They were truly strangers who just carried a resemblance to them. You were actually in a parallel universe, without any known way of going back.
“No. No. No! This is not true. This can’t be true. I… I have to go back! Please!” All your calm and jolly demeanour quickly changed to full blown panic. Tears accumulated in your eyes and sweat beaded your forehead.
“Calm down.” You looked around for the portal like a caged bird finding for an escape. “Where am I?” You had started shivering because of the cold as unlike others, you didn’t have anything warm to cover you.
“You’re in the kingdom of Brooklyn.” You closed your eyes and sighed with defeat. At least the names are similar, you tried to comfort yourself. “Oh great!” You said sarcastically.
Tony tried walking towards you, but acting on your instinct, you raised the only thing you had in your hand, a spoon. Holding the spoon like a knife towards his direction, you walked two steps behind. “Stay back.”
You had no idea who these people were and what they were going to do with you. You couldn’t trust them. “We are not going to harm you.” He said with a placating gesture.
“How do I know?” The thought of being so very away from your home, from your friends, horrified you. These people could be vile for all you know. “Because I promise so.”
The murmuring in the court stopped the moment everyone heard the voice. You looked up to see the voice belonged to the king. And you wondered how you didn’t notice it, because it was none other than Steve.
He stood up and walked towards you as you stared at his beauty. He had long flowing blond hair and a thick beard covered his face very much unlike your Steve who had a clean shaven face. But his nose was just as bent and his eyes were just as blue.
“Steve?” You were unsure what to call him. He looked much stoic at first, but then hearing his name, a huge smile graced his face. “Yeah. Yeah. It’s me, Steven. I promise you, we won’t do anything you don’t want us to do. But I think you must be cold.”
You looked down at yourself and you couldn’t feel more out of place. You were in your sleep shorts and a really comfy shirt while your hair was as messy as a birds nest. And on top of that you had just a spoon and a bowl filled with goddamn cereal.
Life couldn’t possibly get more creative, you sarcastically thought. You nodded at his question and he offered you his warm jacket. “Here, take this.” You smiled and draped it around you.
“Wait. Why am I the only one freaking out? Why aren’t you worried that a random idiot popped off in the midst of your assembly?” Everyone was just too calm for your liking.
“It’s because we understand you are from another universe.” How did they know? “How do you know about alternate universes? Aren’t you supposed to be old timey?”
Alternate universes were supposed to be a thing of modern science, right? Steven just chuckled before replying, “I think your universe might be a bit advanced than us in a few ways, but this land is filled with magic. We know the old and the new ways.”
This was literally Alice in wonderland. “Oh. Okay. So how can I go back?” Steven pursed his lips at your question, “We can’t specifically open a portal to where you came from. So we have to wait until someone from your side does.”
“Fuck.” You cursed and looked at your bare feet. You were stuck in some place out of a fantasy and your last hope rested on people who had no clue what they were doing, and by that you meant your Tony and Bruce.
You just hoped you went back home in this lifetime at least.
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You stared at your clear reflection of your face in the still water of the pond and wondered how your life had taken a complete opposite turn.
It had been three days and nobody had come for you. You were dying with worry as to why they hadn’t come. You had hoped at least by the end of the first night your friends would find you.
The extravagant dress you were currently wearing wasn’t really comfortable. You weren’t used to wearing such clothes and usually preferred sweatpants and shirts.
The cold breeze was gently touching your face and you bathed in the serene calmness. The royal palace was bustling during the day, but at night, it became a little too quiet.
The people over here weren’t as bad as you had thought. They were understanding and caring. But still, they weren’t your friends and this wasn’t your home.
“Missing your home?” You jerked when the rough voice disturbed your peace. You turned around to see Steven walking towards you. You should’ve heard him approaching you, but you were too lost in your thoughts.
Steven was very much different than the one back at home. His people adored him as their king and he indeed was a man to be respected and feared. But what surprised you the most was how outspoken he was.
From what you had seen, whatever was in his heart was on his tongue, unlike your Steve who was a bit reserved. But at the end of the day, he was still a Steve Rogers. The idiot with zero self preservation skills.
The people had told you enough stories of how he had won wars and brought peace and prosperity. You couldn’t help but admire him.
“Yeah.” He walked over and sat besides you on the soft grass. “Don’t worry. You’ll find a way back. And even if you don’t, you can always live here.” His words were oddly comforting.
“Thanks.” You were probably required to add some title at the end of your sentences, but you didn’t know what to add. And Steven never asked you to call him anything but Steven.
“What all do you miss about your home?” Steven wanted to know more about you. “Where do I begin?” You pretended to think before answering.
“First of all, I miss my friends. They were the only family I had, and I terribly miss all of them. And I miss my mobile phone.” You said chuckling.
“What’s��� what’s a mobile phone?” He asked inquisitively. “A phone is a.. ummm,… small metal box with which you can send instant messages, call and do a million other functions.”
It was a terrible description, but you didn’t have anything better to offer. “Oh. That seems interesting.” You pouted and slowly nodded. “It must be boring right, to send letters and wait for days for the response?”
“Not really. If something is urgent enough, I do this.” The next second you head a ‘hello!’ In your head in Steven’s voice, but his lips didn’t move.
You gasped loudly, “Did you just say hello in my head? That’s so cool.” Steve loved how fascinated you were. “You know magic??” Steven smiled giddily and nodded.
“Can I ask you something?” You had been here for three days, and one question was eating you up. “Go ahead.” His eyes sparkled in the moonlight as he looked at you.
“Is there a Y/N here?” There were most of your friends from earth, so there must be another you too, right? But you hadn’t yet found your own variant.
Steven looked away for a moment and cleared his throat before answering. “There was one. She died. We were betrothed but the wedding day never came.” His voice was heavy with pain.
“I’m sorry.” You didn’t know what to say further and just let the moment pass. “So, your Steve must love you too, right?” You couldn’t stop yourself from scoffing sarcastically.
The truth was, you loved Steve. But he didn’t love you. You had been absolutely shattered the day you had seen him kiss Sharon. But no matter how much it killed you inside, you just couldn’t stop loving him.
“I wish.” You replied scornfully. You didn’t want to cry in front of Steven, but the adamant tears once again collected in your eyes. Steven looked at you with disbelief and shook his head.
“I don’t think there is a Steve in any universe who doesn’t love Y/N.”
“As beautiful as it sounds, it’s not true.” You rapidly blinked your eyes to stop the tears. You held your legs close and placed your face on your knees as the night got cold. “He must be an idiot then.” You smiled at his comment.
Steven had been thinking of something for the past few days. The thought had struck him the moment he had seen you appear through the portal. He cleared his throat before speaking,
“I have been thinking of something for the past few days. What if you stay here?” You could sense the hesitation in his voice.
“I am gonna stay here till they find me.” You couldn’t quite catch the meaning behind his words. “I was talking about… forever.”
And that’s when you realised what he was saying. “Stay here,… with me.” His eyes were shining with hope and you knew you were going to break his heart by rejecting him.
“I… I can’t do that.” You had an entire life back home, you couldn’t just give it away. “Think about it. You can have everything you want. Just ask me and I’ll get it!
And we… we can have each other.” You looked straight ahead into the dark and thought for a moment. Was his offer so bad?
There were the other avengers to protect earth, you weren’t as such needed. Other than that, you didn’t have much else to your name. And Steven was talking about a future together which you definitely didn’t have with Steve.
“Would you love me?” You wouldn’t be able to tolerate it if even Steven didn’t love you. “I suppose I already do.” He was very genuine in his answer.
You had spent the past three days with Steven and he really was a guy you would’ve fallen for if you were born here. But this wasn’t your universe, was it?
Maybe he would love you because you looked like his long lost love. But it wouldn’t be so bad right? You just wanted to be loved for once in your life, and maybe Steven would do just that.
“Give me a few more days to think. Please.” He looked absolutely gorgeous as his eyes crinkled with a smile. “Take as many days as you want.” Pulling you closer, he pressed a sweet kiss to your forehead.
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Steven was seated comfortably in his chambers, going through the affairs of State when a golden circle started glowing on his right side.
He had seen that circle before when you entered through it almost a whole month back. He smiled at the thought of how you had changed his life in such a short time.
A man wearing a red cape who looked like a variant of Stephen Strange, the royal healer in his court, walked through the portal. His expression was serious and determined.
“You must be Steven Rogers I assume. I’m Dr. Strange and I’ve come here from earth-616 and I’m sure our Y/N accidentally stumbled here. So to prevent you from any further inconvenience, I’ve come here to take her back.”
Steven clenched his jaw and stared him down. You hadn’t yet replied to his question, though you did seem to settle down in his kingdom and he was sure you would say yes in just a few days.
He couldn’t quite get how Strange even came here. Steven had locked down all the possible portals giving entry to this universe to ensure none of them ventured here.
Yes, he was guilty. He had told you people from your universe had to open the portal but it wasn’t true. He could open the portal and send you back. He had lied to you and kept you in the dark. But how could he not? How could he possibly ever lose you?
Since the moment you had come here, he had decided that you would be his. He had lost his Y/N long back and life had given him another chance, he wasn’t going to fail you this time.
And as time passed, you didn’t give him a chance to regret his decision. You were a ray of sunshine in his cold life. You were nothing like his Y/N, you were brave and straightforward unlike his meek and evasive Y/N.
When he had met you, he wanted to keep you because you looked like his previous love. But now he had fallen in love with you; the girl who crashed into his life with a spoon in hand.
If his motivation before was strong, now it was even stronger. “She doesn’t want to come with you.” He was sure Stephen wasn’t yet aware of his betrayal, or he wouldn’t have been so calm.
Dr. Strange squinted at Steven, “That’s impossible.” Steven got up from his chair and ran a hand through his hair, “She herself told me she doesn’t want to go back.”
“You either take me to her or I’ll find her myself.” Not a single moment had the avengers rested since you had been sucked into the portal. And he wasn’t going back without you.
“You don’t believe me?” Stephen scoffed and shook his head. “No. I don’t. And I guess you are going to waste my time, so I’ll find her myself.” Steven lunged for him but before that he was gone through his portal.
“Fuck!” Cursing, he began a dead run for your chambers. He had to find you before fake Stephen, he thought bitterly. You couldn’t know the truth, it would ruin everything.
You were trying to remember the lyrics to one of your favourite songs when Dr. Strange walked through another glowing portal. The smile that spread across your face was absolutely heartwarming.
Without another word, you pulled him into a tight embrace. Never had you hugged the neurosurgeon before. He too smiled and returned your hug.
“How are you?” He checked over for any form of injuries and sighed when he found none. “I’m fine. How’s everyone else? How’s Tony? Nat? Steve?” You were asking questions like an excited kid.
“Why don’t you find out for yourself. Come with me.” You happily nodded your head and we’re just going to walk through when the door to your room burst open.
Steven held on to the door frame as he heaved from running so fast. His overgrown hair was disheveled and looking at him made you stop in his tracks.
Seeing Stephen, you had forgotten all about Steven and this new universe. “Come on.” Dr. Strange urged you but you refused to look away from Steven.
“Don’t go.” Steven panted out, and it was enough for you to change your decision. You walked a step back and dr. Strange was visibly annoyed. “What are you doing? Let’s go!”
“No. I’m not coming back.” Now that you had said it, it didn’t feel like a big problem in your life. You weren’t sure if Steven loved you, or if he was still in love with his dead fiancé.
But at least he made you feel loved. He looked at you as if you hung the stars and shared sweet kisses under the moonlight that made you melt. The occasional embraces made you feel safe.
“What are you saying?” Dr. Strange looked at you as if you had lost your mind. “I’m saying I’m happy here and I don’t want to come back.” Steven gave you a blinding smile and you knew you had chosen right.
He closed his eyes and pinched his nose, annoyed with your antics. “Do you know how sick everyone is worrying about you? Tony and Bruce haven’t eaten properly as they blame themselves.
And Steve… he’s just going crazy. You need to come back. Try to understand. We need you!” The thought that you were indirectly hurting your friends made you ache.
“If you missed me so much, then why didn’t you come earlier?” You failed to notice how stiff Steven stood at your question. “We have no clue why, but something was stopping me from opening the portals. I’m not yet sure…”
“Why don’t you stop experimenting with things you have no idea about. How about that? I wouldn’t be here in the first place if you knew what you were doing.”
“I’m sorry but come back please!” You hadn’t ever seen Dr. Strange pleading before. “I… I’m sorry too. It’s not your fault. But I won’t be coming back. Tell everyone I’m fine over here.” Your anger had mellowed down considerably.
“Don’t do this. Steve misses you.” It wasn’t really a secret among the other avengers that you had a crush on Steve, they just didn’t know how deep it ran.
“He’ll be fine. Everyone else will learn to live without me too. And I’ll… I’ll come to meet you some days, if that’s possible.” He sighed defeatedly and looked at Steven.
“Is it because of him?” Stephen couldn’t believe you were giving them all up because of a look alike of Steve. You just shyly nodded.
“Take care of yourself.” Dr. Strange knew you won’t be coming back now. Your decision was written straight across your face. “You too. Tell everyone to look after themselves too. Goodbye!”
He just patted your back and left through the portal leaving you and Steven alone in your room. “So you’re staying.” Steven still couldn’t believe you had chosen him.
“Yes. I am.” He closed the door and walked closer to you. “I have to tell you something. I love you.” The love you had so yearned for your entire life was sparkling clearly in his eyes.
“I love you too.” You had indeed fallen for the generous king. He pulled you closer and passionately kissed you. Living with him wasn’t that bad, you thought to yourself.
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“No!” Steve threw all the items on his desk to the ground with frustration. “Calm down Steve.” Nat tried to calm him but he was fuming with anger.
“She can’t do this. She can’t do this to me!” Steve felt betrayed when strange told him you refused to come back. That too because of some doppelgänger of his.
“She has made a choice and it’s better if we live with it.” Tony was hurt too, but he knew he had to console Steve. “I think he has done something to her. You said he knows magic right?”
“I didn’t think she was under influence.” Dr. Strange stated as a matter of fact. “Maybe he was just better at expressing himself.” Bucky finally said what everyone else was afraid to say.
Steve’s eyes snapped up and he punched his desk again. “Maybe you are right. Maybe it was my fault that I never told her how I felt. I never told her how much I loved her.”
Tears slipped free from his eyes and for the first time, Steve broke down in front of everyone. “It’s okay. We all make mistakes.” Steve took a deep breath and rubbed his tears. But his eyes were shining with sheer resolve,
“I’ve made a mistake, and I’ll make it right. I am gonna get her back, no matter the consequences.”
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abimess · 3 years ago
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There's a grain of truth in every jest
Wanda Maximoff x Reader
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Summary: You and Wanda have an internal pickup line competition. But when this innocent banter ends up in something more, you seem to be the only ones surprised about it. [1.483 words]
Warnings: fluff (Read on AO3)
Surprise story? That's right! Hahaha today is the birthday of a friend I recently made, so I couldn't let the date go by. @aquamarinescarlet when I think of you, I can only think of pickup lines, so I couldn't write about anything else, am I right? I hope you enjoy it! And I hope this story also makes up for the last one I posted lol Happy birthday, love!
Good reading, everyone!
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Today is training day, so you head to the gym with a smirk on your face.
Three months ago, Nat and Steve decided that you and Wanda could not rely only on your powers in battle. Honestly, you didn't understand the reason for the lecture very well, since even though you had teleportation abilities you still used melee techniques. But when your mentors so energetically instructed you and the witch to train hand-to-hand combat techniques, you didn't see a way out of it.
But Wanda is as stubborn as you are (in fact, you would say she is even more so, though she vehemently disagrees), so right from the beginning you engaged in a competition to see who was better at combat.
Being used to hand-to-hand fighting, you had a certain advantage over Wanda. But the witch learns fast, faster than you would like, so she soon becomes an equal opponent.
Having similar techniques and combat skills, you needed to appeal to another disarming technique. And the technique chosen was: pickup lines.
You have no idea how or who started all this, but one of you always used some pickup line on the other, and that was enough to make the other waver in defense and soon go down to the ground.
The dispute became more and more frequent, and what started as an innocent joke started to make you feel somehow different. It was very gradual and discreet, and by the time you realized it, you were already seeing Wanda with new eyes, your heart floating toward her.
Not that you were going to talk to her about it, though. It was obvious that these pickup lines were nothing more than a joke between friends. You knew that, you were the one who was foolish enough to fall in love.
And then you get to the gym and Wanda is already there, the mischievous smile on her face causing your own to grow. "Good afternoon, Maximoff." You greet, approaching the tatami where she is standing.
"Hey, (Y/l/n)." Wanda replies as soon as you stop in front of her. The witch looks at you from head to toe, playfully checking you out, and you chuckle softly, crossing your arms and waiting for the comment that is about to come. "You look beautiful today. I hope you know CPR, because you just took my breath away." She says, returning her eyes to yours and you pretend to be flattered. "Thanks, it's my new blouse, do you know what it's made of?" You ask, holding your blouse with your fingertips. "Girlfriend material." You complete, winking at her, and Wanda rolls her eyes.
The two of you then get ready for practice and soon begin sparring. You start trying to immobilize or knock each other down, but when you can't, the flurry of pickup lines begins and you both grin amusedly amidst the punches and kicks.
Eventually Wanda says something that makes you flinch. It's quick, but she manages to knock you down and as you fall to the ground, you internally grumble that it's not fair that she has the advantage of you being in love with her.
"Nice move, Maximoff," you say, sitting down on the mat, "but do you happen to have a band-aid? I scraped my knees falling for you." You comment with a playful smirk. "I think you meant, scraped your knees falling because of me." The witch replies in a teasing tone.
With a quick movement, you bring your legs towards hers. A surprised huff escapes Wanda's lips as she goes to the ground and you rise with swiftness, standing before her. "You were saying?" You retort in the same teasing tone that she had previously used, and the witch grumbles in irritation as she stands up. With a victorious chuckle, you return to your fighting stance.
And so the training goes on, Wanda eventually making comments that cause your heart to beat faster and that enable her to knock you down, and you eventually making comments that cause Wanda to flinch enough for you to immobilize her or knock her down, all accompanied by a rosiness in the witch's cheeks that you interpret as being caused by the exercise.
"You know," Wanda begins, her voice already breaking from exhaustion, "I've heard that kissing is the language of love or something. We could have a conversation sometime." She flirts and you let out a weak chuckle as you try to strike her in the stomach, but Wanda deflects masterfully.
"Don't make invitations you don't intend to keep, Maximoff." You say, already annoyed at your heart fluttering for the witch. "Who said I don't?" Wanda retorts with eyebrows raised in defiance. You freeze in place. And before you know it, you are on the ground.
Wanda reaches out her hand to help you up, and you hold it out, still astonished. You stand, and you and Wanda are very close to each other, but neither of you does anything about it. "What?" you breathe out, and Wanda's teasing smile widens.
"Who said I don't?" She repeats softly, minimally bringing her face closer to yours, and you swallow dryly. "We're not fighting anymore, Maximoff." You say slowly, all your efforts focused on remembering how to breathe properly.
"I know." Wanda whispers, and then puts her hands on the back of your neck, pulling you into a kiss. You're sure your brain has short-circuited when her lips meet yours. But you instinctively put your hands on Wanda's waist and pull her closer, deepening the kiss, and Wanda sighs, causing your head to spin.
When the kiss ends, you look at her, your slightly wide eyes shifting between hers in complete shock. "What? No pickup line for me?" Wanda teases, clearly amused at the mess she's made out of you, and you chuckle shyly.
"I had one ready to go, but you washed everything out of my mind." You say, trying hard enough to stay cool, but the feel of her lips still on yours doesn't help at all. Wanda narrows her eyes in a false thoughtful expression. "You've already used that one." She accuses teasingly and you smile, sincere. "It's true, though."
Wanda smiles at your words, and having her that close to you stirs all your senses, so you pull her in for another kiss, and she wraps her arms around your neck, smiling against your lips as she matches the kiss.
"Fucking finally!" The female voice coming from the door of the gym makes you and Wanda break apart abruptly. Looking in the direction of the sound, you see Nat and Bucky, both approaching you with suggestive smiles on their faces.
"I need to go after Sam, he owes me 50 bucks." The dark haired man says, and you make a confused face. "What?" you ask, and Bucky flashes you a teasing smile before answering.
"He thought the two of you would go on with this bullshit until the end of the year. I said it'd end sooner." You give a low chuckle at the answer, your cheeks burning with embarrassment. But when Wanda slips her arm around your waist, hugging you, you don't hesitate to wrap yours around her shoulder. Nat watches the action with a meaningful smile, and you smile shyly.
"You guys knew about this?" Wanda asks and you look at her, a shy smile of her own on her lips. "Honey, everyone knew about this." Nat replies crossing her arms, her eyebrows furrowed as if the answer to that question was obvious.
"Just us who didn't, apparently." You comment with a chuckle, giving Wanda's shoulder a light squeeze to get her to look at you and she does so with a shy smile on her face, agreeing afterwards.
"That's because you are two oblivious idiots." Bucky says, and you narrow your eyes at your friend, Wanda raising her eyebrows dangerously, and the dark-haired man immediately raises his hands in surrender. "Oblivious idiots that I love very much." He adds dismissively, and you and Wanda chuckle lowly.
That you and Wanda would eventually start dating was no surprise to anyone. But what was a surprise was that the pickup lines, previously used only to annoy each other, would become more frequent and increasingly cheesy.
The rest of the team had had enough of your displays of affection, and you and Wanda knew it very well. So you made sure to always use pickup lines with each other when another member of the team was around, always choosing the sweetest and cheesiest ones.
But the pickup lines were still something of you, about you, so you continued to use them with each other just as you had before. But now you knew why Wanda's cheeks turned so red, and Wanda knew why you became a complete mess. And the two of you couldn't be happier about it.
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whatifyoulivelikethat · 4 years ago
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tuxedo iii, m | myg
pairing(s): yoongi x reader, mentions of previous jungkook x reader
summary: It’s the next morning. Your cat is still a man. Fuck. He still thinks he owns the place, including you. Sigh. Well, you still have to do your job, because, yikes, your cat-man has spent a small fortune on new clothes (spending like he’s got a black card, what’s up with that?). Ah, but... maybe both of you are starting to finally acknowledge that he might be a more man than cat – at least for the time being...?
warnings: rated M (18+) for language, mentions of the coronavirus pandemic; possibly full-on crack; mentions of and a tiny bit of smut (fem reader, spanking, doggy, unintentional??? voyeurism, dry humping / thigh riding); domestic and soft moments with your cat-man; non-idol!AU - cat!Yoongi x human!reader; ft slightly cocky Jeon Jungkook (+drama!!!) and bestfriend!Kim Seokjin; breaking of the fourth wall; are YOU a furry? yeah, I kinda think you are
*deep breath* I reference a certain boat that was stuck in the Suez Canal, Yoongi's livestream where he poked himself in the nose with the coffee straw, his love for tangerines, too many Twitch chat memes, that time his mom called him a boiled dumpling, 'BST' pink pajama Yoongi, DTS, TXT's 'Cat & Dog', etc...
part i | part ii
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You woke up slowly. 
A perfect, peaceful morning. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Neck cradled by your memory foam pillow? Check. Back well supported by your soft mattress? Check. Not sleeping on your sofa and destroying your spine? Check. Hey, you’re moving up in life! Ah, what a normal day already. You opened your eyes a crack; vision blurred from the morning sunlight filtering through your curtains. Bundled in your minty-green duvet? Check. Wearing your extra soft black-and-white striped pajamas? Check. 
Large pale human hand firmly gripping your right titty? Check. 
Wait… 
What?
Your eyes snapped open and flew to your left. 
Min Yoongi's face was centimeters from yours, buried into your pillow, messy bedhead sticking out everywhere. Black choker with the tiny silver bell around his neck. Still had those black velvety pointed cat ears and glowing pale skin, pretty pink lips ever-so-slightly upturned, warm exhale against your ear. 
Your cat still a disturbingly handsome man?
Ah, yup, check. 
His hand was on your right breast, fingers molded to the soft curve. A quick glance and, whew, he was still fully dressed in his black t-shirt and sweatpants from yesterday. Yes, fully, completely dressed. Shit, what if he caught you staring? You quickly flickered your eyes up at the ceiling, hastily wiping the drool away from your mouth. Whoa there. That would be embarrassing if he caught that.
Also, kind of gross. Don’t be gross. Keep it together.
Hahaha…
Well, yup, this was still awkward, the whole hand-on-the-titty thing, hahaha, but not as awkward as it would be if, hahaha, you accidentally, oh, don't know, hahaha, got really, really, really disgustingly drunk and, hahaha, had somehow lost all impulse control and, hahaha, fucked your cat?
Man.
Cat-man. 
Hahaha, that would never happen. You’d make sure of that.
... 
Unless?
No, no, no, stop, he's your cat, your cat, he's literally been a (cat) man for one fucking day, albeit a incredibly hot, deliciously built (cat) man who put your facial massager on your nipple and let you touch his human dick in the shower and he was hard for a hot second, so... no, no, no, stop, you are not a desperate thot, get a fucking grip – well, you kind of are – but not him, for fuck’s sake, you still don't understand what the fuck is going on or if he even remotely likes you and, let's face it, he probably doesn’t because you almost paid a guy to chop off his nuts–
"Are you dying?"
You choked on air and lurched sharply at the sudden deep, raspy voice. The grip on your right breast tightened, preventing you from moving away. You did what any sensible human being would do in this situation and wheezed like you were on the verge of passing out. 
"Urk!"
"Do you have high blood pressure?" Yoongi yawned calmly, turning his face to the side to avoid breathing in your face, thereby pressing his body even closer to you. Your neck and ears heated to five billion degrees. "Your heart's beating abnormally fast. Maybe you should see a doctor."
You definitely needed to see a doctor for something as well as several gallons of holy water and a priest to get an exorcism for that horny demon inside you. 
"Y-Your hand!"
Yoongi grunted. "What about it?"
What about it???
"It's on my tits!" you squeaked.
Yoongi lifted his head, squinting. "It is." Then his head dropped and he closed his eyes again. 
HELLO, Min Yoongi? That's ALL you have to say???
"Is there a problem?"
IS THERE A PROBLEM???????
"I've always slept like this," he mumbled.
That's... true though. Your tuxedo cat, previously named Shooky until you realized he had his own name, did used to always sleep next to you, when he wasn’t trying to murder you by sitting on your chest, that is (he was adamant on letting you know when he needed breakfast). Usually, your cat was splayed out by your left side, his long body extended and pressed against you, his white, sock-like paws encircling your arm. Shooky had basically been a small furry heater that kicked you sometimes in his sleep. 
Keyword: small.
"Y-You w-were a cat!" you sputtered.
"I'm still a cat."
"No, you're a man! With arms!"
"The reach is a little farther. Who cares?"
WHO CARES???????
Before you could very loudly inform Yoongi who exactly cared – that’s you, by the way, yes, you – he wrapped his arms around you and yanked your body to his, turning you into a red-hot chili pepper with the amount of heat your face was now emitting. Then his free hand grabbed your other titty. Without asking! Without even so much as buying you dinner or, hell, giving you a goddamn cracker! You didn't need to be wined and dined, but at least a single fucking snack before using your tits like his own personal stress ball!
Yoongi pressed your back into his chest.
You froze. 
He pressed his crotch into your ass, shivering slightly.
Your soul left your body. 
"Ugh, this human body is terrible," Yoongi muttered. "Always so cold. I need this extra body heat or I'll die."
You'll die? YOU’LL DIE?
You were pretty sure that you were already dead. Rest in peace.
Hang on. 
Something was stuck in a very specific place, quite similar to a far-too-large boat in a narrow canal.
"Um."
Er...
"What?" your cat-man grunted.
"Your..." You gulped. "Dick."
"What about it?"
"You, uh... have morning wood."
"Is that a human euphemism?" he grumbled impatiently, clear annoyance in his tone. "I don't understand your species. Wouldn't it be easier to be straightforward and explain yourself clearly?"
A muscle in your eye twitched, reaching breaking point.
"Your dick is rock-hard and you're shoving it between my ass cheeks!"
"Yeah, so? It's cold too."
Your irritation fizzled out at Yoongi’s self-assured, completely calm response. In fact, he sounded borderline bored and exasperated, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. His hard dick was cold, so he put it in the warmest place he could find, your ass, duh. Nothing weird about it, of course. Your mind reeled, unable to compute what the fuck was going on. Thus, your body did what it did best in these moments where you did not want to give a response that would most certainly expose you and your dire need to get dicked.
Not deal with it, of course.
You fainted.
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"Fuck!"
You shot out of bed at the harsh yell, tangled in the covers, barely registering that Yoongi no longer had a death grip on your tits – in fact, he was no longer in bed at all – and stumbled towards the source of the sound, highly disoriented, your earlier fainting spell turning you into a bumbling mess.
Admittedly, not that different from your usual self.
(Ouch, roasted.)
"What, what, what?" you croaked, running into the doorframe of the bedroom and nearly taking yourself out. 
Might as well, maybe it would have been a blessing in disguise, considering the way your life was going. 
You finally tumbled your way to the kitchen, where your cat-man was hissing at the pan on the stove. 
"I was trying to make eggs," Yoongi spat, pointing accusingly at the frying pan. His ears were flat and his tail was sticking straight up. "And then it attacked me."
If you had three functioning brain cells, you would have remembered Yoongi putting his morning wood between your ass cheeks this morning, but alas, you only had two at the moment – you did run into the doorframe, might have lost one there – so instead you nudged him aside and rolled up your sleeves, taking the pan and shaking it so the eggs wouldn't burn. 
"Was it the oil? Sometimes it pops," you asked as Yoongi continued death glaring at the pan.
"I saw you doing this yesterday. You didn't seem bothered," he mumbled, finishing with a low, angry hiss as if the pan was sentient and mocking him. The oil popped and seared your forearm, but at this point you maybe had five hair follicles total on your arms with how many times hot oil had splattered in you. It used to bother you when you were a kid, but years of cooking had desensitized the feeling, turning it to nothing more than a mere annoyance. Yoongi stayed behind you, intermittently letting out hisses of rage as you cooked.
"I told you, my dad's a chef. You get used to it," you said, tipping the pan and flipping the thin egg pancake with ease. 
"That's bizarre," Yoongi muttered. "No normal animal gets used to pain."
Normality was starting to become a bit of a foreign concept to you.  As for being an animal, well…
You took the pan off the heat and rolled the egg onto a plate with a spare set of chopsticks, turning it into a log shape. A literal egg roll, ready to be sliced into bite-sized pieces. You took a sniff. It seemed to be seasoned already. Had Yoongi simply copied what you did yesterday? His observation skills were insane.
"Then again, you seem to enjoy–"
"Yoongi," you blurted, not wanting to know what he thought you seemed to enjoy, but very sure it was going to be one-hundred-percent embarrassing and only for you. "There's some leftover beef and vegetables in the fridge you can have with the egg and rice."
He raised his eyebrows. "Beef? Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Because I was asleep and maybe half-dead? "Did you brush your teeth?' you asked suddenly. 
Yoongi scowled. "Unfortunately."
"Right, so should I, goodbye now."
You marched away hurriedly, trying not to think about how your cat had surely witnessed you getting spanked while being fucked from behind by none other than, surprise, surprise, his not-so-favorite human being, Jeon Jungkook. Tattoo guy strikes again. The worst part was, you couldn't lock the door on your cat either, because then he would meow incessantly while you were getting deep-dicked and that was even worse. 
"Your cat really likes you, huh?" Jungkook mused as you yanked open the bedroom door to the black-and-white tuxedo furball. 
"Like is a strong word," you muttered at your cat, who yawned and sauntered past you to his cat tree, acting like he owned the damn place. 
"I like you."
"Hah... wait, what?"
Jungkook grinned as your eyes found his. Took a while. You were a little distracted by his nakedness. His tattoos up his right arm. His tan skin. His muscles. His white teeth biting on his lower lip, tiny mole underneath flashing. His long black hair, framing dark chocolate eyes and teasing, cocked eyebrow. 
"I like you," he repeated, voice deep and sexy.
You turned red and made the most coherent noise you could. 
“... Urk?”
“Noona.”
Why did he look so fucking hot and disrespectful at the same time when saying an honorific?
Jungkook came up to you, hand cupping your head and tangling his fingers in your hair. He brought his face close to yours, lips brushing against your swollen ones, taking your breath away.
"Wanna go back to me spanking you while you get off on my dick?"
Respectfully, of course. 
"How much rice do you want?"
You started, poking yourself in the nose with your toothpaste-covered toothbrush and smearing mint up your nostril – almost as bad as poking a coffee straw up your nose during a livestream in front of millions of people, yikes – as Yoongi appeared behind you, breaking you out of the memory. Your cat-man watched you with mild disgust and displeasure as you coughed and dunked your head into the sink, hurriedly rinsing off your burning nose.
"Whatever, I'll just fill it halfway."
And he left you sputtering, pajamas and hair soaking wet in your haste.
Awesome. 
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“I’m ordering some groceries,” you announced in between bites of rice and egg. You tapped lightly at the phone screen as you spoke. Green onions, tofu, cucumbers… “Do you want anything?”
“Meat.”
You swiped rapidly and added packages of chicken, pork, and beef into your cart. Why the fuck not? You like meat. All kinds of–
“Yes, Yoongi, I’m getting meat. Anything else?”
“What else is there?”
You made a face and handed him your phone. “All sorts of things. Household products too, in case you don’t want to smell like my soap.”
“Your soap is preferable,” he said absentmindedly, scrolling through the online grocery app. You continued eating, shoving things in your mouth and none of it dick. Sad. At least it tasted good. Your cat-man had seasoned the egg well. You jumped as Yoongi spoke again. “I want these.” He turned the phone around.
You squinted at the screen, staring at a picture of orange balls. “Tangerines? Why?”
He turned the phone back to him. “They’re small, round, and look tasty.”
You blinked at him, then shrugged. “Sure, why not? I guess your palette might have changed. Try whatever you want.”
He pursed his lips and pressed a few buttons as you ate. You realized you needed to order more groceries now that your cat was a man eating your human food and no longer a cat eating his rather expensive cat food. Sigh. You had put Shooky’s cat bowls in a cabinet earlier this morning before sitting down to eat. It seemed weird leaving them out on the floor like that. Kind of offensive, maybe, now that your cat was a man and all…
“Okay, I ordered it.”
“Ah, okay, that’s good. They’ll probably come later this week.”
-
After breakfast, you spent nearly half an hour with Yoongi trying to pick out something for him to watch from your various streaming services, only for him to select a historical drama series. Like what? You cat (man) wanted to watch historical drama out of all things? Instead of learning about the modern world, he wanted to watch a depiction of the past?
Whatever, it had seventy-seven episodes, so at least he would be occupied for a while.
You let him be and went to your computer, intending on getting some editing done. Sure, the universe decided your cat was a man now, but you still needed to pay for said cat-man’s existence. You still didn’t know what you were going do to with all that cat food, cat toys, cat tree… ugh, this was all a problem for future you, not present you.
Present you needed to splice five-hundred images of PepeHands together and overlay it over a League of Legends one-shot compilation.
Uh, so, it was this meme of a green frog named Pepe holding up his anthropomorphic hands in despair, therefore coining the term PepeHands for a particular Twitch chat emote… never mind, it just meant you were spending some time video editing for a gaming YouTuber and it required concentration, shitty memes, and well-timed captions. And you were getting paid good money to do this.
Yeah, it’s a weird world.
You sat at your desktop and got to work, doing the rough cuts of the video first. Thankfully, the YouTuber had already sent you the timestamps of the noteworthy moments, therefore making your job a lot easier. You spent several hours compiling the clips before adding your extra flair and effects. You had a library of images and sound bites that you commonly used (including Goofy singing Evanescence's ‘Bring Me to Life’) and was in the middle of grayscaling a video clip and adding the familiar audio of all around me are familiar faces before being scared shitless.
“Woof.”
You swore someone was singing ‘Mad World’ as they were narrating your life right now.
“Gah!”
You jerked in your seat to see Yoongi leaning over behind you, eyebrow raised as you gawked at him.
“Don’t sneak up on me like that!” you exclaimed, pulling back an earcup of your headset.
He frowned. “How can I sneak up on you?” He flicked the silver bell on the black choker around his neck, making it jingle cheerfully. “You put stupid thing on me, remember?”
You winced. “Well, I’d take it off, but there’s some kind of voodoo magic on that shit – and hey, don’t change the subject! You have that weird cat thing where you’re silent no matter what.”
Yoongi looked unbothered. “Weird cat thing? Thought you said I was a man?”
“Thought you said you were a cat?” you shot back.
You glared at him and he gave you a blank expression. Then he cocked his head to your desk.
“Your phone is flashing.”
You jerked your head to see your phone screen flicker. You grabbed it off you desk and unlocked it, checking your messages. Five messages from – ah, but of course – your best friend. Kim Seokjin.
LET ME SEE YOUR CAT
LET ME SEE YOUR CAT
LET ME SEE YOUR CAT
LET ME SEE YOUR CAT
LET ME SEE YOUR CAT
You pursed your lips. With the pandemic and all, you hadn’t visited Seokjin in forever, but every week he would text you, asking for a photo of your cat and he would send you a picture of his sugar glider. With every week being the same and nothing interesting of note happening, it was hard to think of conversation topics. Therefore, Seokjin and you came up with this weekly event so your friendship wouldn’t deteriorate. Also, both of you were serious introverts, so he spent most of this pandemic playing MapleStory while you spent most of it on your couch watching Netflix with your cat. It was a miracle you two hadn’t morphed into actual potatoes yet.
You glanced at Yoongi, who was inspecting his nails and picking at them. You frowned and batted at his hand. He frowned back and smacked yours, harder. You glared at him. He gave you a vacant stare, as if he had done nothing.
“Why are you picking at your cuticles?” you muttered, going back to your phone and sending Seokjin an old picture of Shooky. You couldn’t exactly send him a picture of current Shooky. He was… well, currently not a cat. You stared at the picture of the fluffy tuxedo cat curled into a ball, asleep in your lap on the couch.
That moment wasn’t even that long ago.
Somehow, it felt like ages since you had last petted that furry butt.
“Hm, dunno. Occupies my hands, I guess,” Yoongi replied distractedly.
“Well, you shouldn’t. It’s not good for you.” You noticed you had another message from the local delivery service, saying a package had arrived at your doorstep. You stood, placing your phone on the desk and looked at Yoongi, who was staring at his old cat tree, the one by the window. When he was a cat, he used to poke his head between the curtains and look outside, watching the birds. It was his favorite haunt.
Now…
“Why’d you say woof?” you asked abruptly, giving him a quizzical look. “I thought you were a cat.”
Yoongi shrugged, tearing his eyes away from the cat tree to give you an uninterested stare. “Thought it would surprise you more. You’ve heard meow for long enough.”
You furrowed your brow. “Why would you want to surprise me?”
He shrugged again. “I was bored.”
“… You were bored so you decided to sneak up and scare the shit out of me?”
He paused, black tail swishing back and forth, pointed ears perked. Then he nodded.
“Yup.”
Sigh.
-
You lugged in the huge cardboard box, Yoongi standing out of sight of the front door as you huffed and puffed with your weak arms. Okay, it wasn’t even that big, but it was quite heavy and you weren’t exactly John Cena. Your arms were about as strong as a bowl of overcooked ramyeon noodles and that was putting it kindly. You weren’t the working out type. People who worked out diligently were dog people. People who preferred sleeping as their primary workout regimen had cats. What were the kinds of people who had cat-men then? The kind of people who like sleeping, but also needed a…
(You already know the answer.)
Yoongi snapped the door closed the second you managed to pull it on far enough to do so.
“You look like a boiled dumpling,” he commented.
“At least I’m delicious food,” you wheezed, inspecting the box. You recognized the clothing brand. “Is this the stuff your ordered? How did it come so fast?”
“I selected next-day delivery.”
You paled.
“I need clothes as soon as possible, don’t I? Or should I go back to being naked, since you’re a pervert?”
You choked, ears burning. “I’m not a pervert!”
“Mhm.”
You tried not to think about the hit on your wallet as you grabbed your keys from the side table and opened the box, seeing all the plastic packages inside. Monotone, in white or black. Figures. You tipped the box to the side and the clothes spilled out, tumbling all over the floor. It took a firm shake to dump it all on the ground. You got on your hands and knees to spread them out, tossing the cardboard aside carelessly to shift through the items. Hopefully, Yoongi had read the listings and selected the correct sizes. From your brief glance, you noticed the tops were quite oversized. Maybe he liked that fit? He had been quite a fluffy cat.
You spotted the packing slip with all the prices listed. You fished it out and then heard a thunk-thunk-thunk, the sound of cardboard on hardwood. Huh?
You looked up to see Yoongi swatting the box around.
“What… are you doing?”
He shrugged. “Investigating.”
You blinked. “Investigating what?”
“Don’t know. I simply feel the need to investigate, thus I am doing so.”
You stared at Yoongi for several minutes as he continued to… uh, investigate (???) the cardboard box, holding it this way and that, smacking it around, watching the flaps bounce in the air as it rolled. His velvety ears perked upwards, sleek black tail swishing with interest.
His expression was completely neutral.
For the first time since becoming a human, you thought Yoongi was more cat than man.
“Uh… okay…”
You glimpsed down to the paper in your hands, seeing the total cost.
You felt the color drain out of your face.
My… wallet…
F in the chat.
You fainted.
-
You felt someone poking you in the head.
“Are you dead?”
You gasped and jerked up like a drown victim coming up for air, still in mild shock of the sudden financial hit of your cat becoming a man. It was okay. You weren’t poor. You just didn’t expect Yoongi to be a shopping like he owned a fucking black card.
“Did I spend too much?”
You snapped out of your stunned state at his soft tone. Yoongi wasn’t looking at you. He was kneeling on top of the pile of clothes, dark eyes on the paper in your shaking hands. With a start, you realized his words were heavy with guilt, his ears pointing downwards and tail tucked against the ground.
“No,” you said quickly, putting the receipt down. “No, Yoongi. I asked you to buy clothes, remember? And besides, it’s better for you to buy things you like and are interested in, rather than me wasting money on things you’ll never wear.”
He raised his head a little, eyes darting from your face to your hands.
You smiled at him, reaching up to pat his head and stroke the fur on his ears. “Hey, don’t worry. It’s only money. Money will never be more important to me than you, okay?”
For a second, you saw something flicker in Yoongi’s eyes. It was so fast that you barely caught it. Relief? Gratitude? Fondness? Then he ticked his head out of your hand, fair cheeks flushing pink.
“You… you don’t have to do that,” he muttered.
“O… oh.” For some reason, you felt a pang in your chest at his words. “R-right.”
Yoongi made eye contact with you, dark brown orbs guarded. He spoke quietly, without emotion.
“Do you wish this never happened?”
“What?” You furrowed your brows. “What do you mean?”
He gestured to himself, waving a hand up and down carelessly. “This. Human me.”
Human me.
You answered instantly.
“No.”
Yoongi gave you the disbelieving side-eye.
You let out a sheepish puff of air. “I always kind of wished you were human.” You scratched the back of your head aimlessly. “No one listened to me like you did. Even if I was having the shittest day of all time, you always made it better. You were the best cat ever.” You chuckled, smiling up at him. “Sure, your species changed, but you’re still the same, right?”
His eyes shifted, his cheeks still a light pink. “I’m still a cat,” he mumbled awkwardly.
You raised your brows. “Mhm, is that why you were playing with the box?”
“I wasn’t playing with the box,” Yoongi huffed, sounding insulted.
“Then I’ll break it down and recycle it.”
“No,” he snapped firmly. “It’s useful. We’re keeping it.”
“We don’t need a box, Yoongi.”
He tutted. “Hmph, humans. So wasteful. A perfectly good box should be reused.”
“Right.”
You tried to hide your laugh as Yoongi refused to look you in the eye.
-
You left Yoongi to examine his new wardrobe on the floor. You tried to pick them up but he stubbornly remained on the pile of clothes, not letting you move them. When you stood up to leave, you asked him when he was going to move – he replied with, "When it feels right", just cat things, you supposed – and hurried off to export the edited video you were working on earlier. The due date was today and you had to review it for quality.
A certain quality. 
A certain quality of... of... 
Needing the money.
Because your cat (man) had spent fat chunk of it on clothes, only to be more interested in the box they came in and sitting on said clothes rather than the actual items themselves. 
Sigh. 
-
"I ordered the wrong color."
"Oh?" you muttered distractedly, clocking on the export button. You'd been going cross-eyed for the past two or three hours – had it really been that long? shit – and checked your phone to see Gukmul, Seokjin's white sugar glider, peering up at the camera on a white fluffy blanket. You smiled, typing a response to praise his cuteness, completely ignoring the fact that Seokjin had also stuck his handsome face in the photo, smiling with a thumbs-up next to his pet. 
The reply was instant. 
hello, acknowledge my BEAUTIFUL FACE
You deliberately didn't answer right away to piss Seokjin off even more. 
"What's wrong with it?" you asked, looking up. 
Your jaw dropped. 
You dropped your phone. 
Yoongi, your cat-man with excellent reflexes, made absolutely no move to catch it. 
It smacked you in the calf and hit your toes – fucking ow, holy shit – before clattering to the floor. You had a protective phone case on it with a cute tuxedo cat graphic. The screen wouldn't crack with the protector on it. In this moment, however, you didn't give a shit about your smartphone, Kim Seokjin, or even the blinding pain in your foot. Nope. 
You were ogling at Min Yoongi in pink silk pajamas.
-
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-
Jeon Jungkook stared at his phone. 
At a very specific number. 
He put it down, sighing a little, looking out the window instead. It was a nice day, but he couldn't enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Pandemic and all that. He frowned, looking at the urban jungle surrounding him. Had he made a mistake moving here to the big city? Sometimes he wondered. Back then, he had moved to finish school and pursue his ambitions. Back then, his choice had seemed full of opportunities, but now.
What did he have, really?
A tiny apartment with a kind and understanding landlord. The world at his fingertips from his computer. Still a decent amount of savings left. Online courses that he needed to finish to get his film degree. 
Loneliness.
He delved into his memories, smiling at the recollection of confused looks, awkward smiles, indignant huffs. So very unlike him to tease so much, but it was too fun and he hadn't felt the usual nervousness and shyness he had around others. There was something comforting about that smile, that apartment, and that fluffy tuxedo cat that loved to interrupt everything. 
He shouldn't have played it off.
He shouldn't have distracted.
Not after he admitted it.
"I like you."
Jungkook said it to the air, to the memory. So vivid that he reached out to touch those lips, but then it all disappeared, just like that. 
Ah.
He looked at the back of his phone, wondering. But now he was too nervous and shy to pick it up again. Why was that? When he was there, being seen by those surprised eyes, he could do and say shameless things. But far away, when he was alone, Jungkook was hesitating, suddenly afraid.
Sigh. 
-
You sneezed. 
Very loudly and jerking your head away from your cat-man in luxurious pink silk, jamming your nose into your elbow.
Yoongi raised an eyebrow. 
You sniffed, rubbing your nose. 
"Someone must be thinking about me..." you muttered. 
Yoongi looked down, plucking the collar of the pajamas. "The cotton shirts are the same size, but for some reason this one fits tighter. Why is that? Is there no regulated sizing in human fashion?"
Dude, be glad you're not a girl, you thought dryly. "Might be the fabric," you coughed distractedly. Distractedly because you were staring at quite possibly the most gorgeous man in the history of men and you stared at a lot of men in your short lifetime, so you had experienced eyeballs.
Wait. 
Man or cat-man?
Well, Yoongi was definitely the most gorgeous cat-man considering you were pretty sure there was only one in current existence.
His pointed ears stood straight up in interest, black hair messy from taking clothes on and off, fair cheeks and nose flushed pink, perhaps from physical exertion. Dark brown eyes sheepish, not quite looking at you. The black leather choker stood out on his neck, silver bell gleaming against his collarbones. The material was a mauve-pink silk, clinging to his lean body, showing off his shoulders and long limbs. The button-up shirt created a rather deep v-neckline, a sliver of pale chest visible. And his legs! His slim legs reminded you of a nimble dancer, ending in fuzzy black slippers. 
There was a weird lump in one of the pant legs, going down his thigh. 
Whoa. 
"W-Why did you pick them?" you tried to ask in the least awkward way possible, attempting – and failing – to not to stare at his delectable thighs. 
Yoongi shrugged. "They looked like the ones you have. I meant to get black, but I suppose I didn't read the listing closely enough. They're comfortable though," he mused before making a face. Your eyes bulged as there was a sudden jerk in his pants, creating a large tent in the crotch. 
Alarms sounded off in your head, arousal shooting up like a rocket. 
Oh. 
Oh??? 
Oh!!!!!!!
"My tail is stuck," Yoongi grunted, lowering the back of the pink silk pants. The sleek black cat tail slid out, swishing in the air, tent in his pants gone. 
Oh…
Right. The tail.
Because he's a cat... man.
Your inner thot was sad. Your dignity smacked you upside the head, highly disappointed in you for falling for that, then calmly shot down your arousal rocket with your shame. Oof.
"Can you show me how to sew so I can fix my own clothes from now on?" Yoongi asked as he readjusted the front of the silk shirt. 
You bent down to pick up your phone, trying to do something with your face and hands to disguise your embarrassment and burning ears. "Yeah, of course." You placed it on your desk and turned back to face him. 
Yoongi was right next to you. 
Literally so close that you could feel his body heat. 
"... Urk!"
You jumped in your seat, banging your knee against your desk and howling in pain, computer chair rolling and making you lose your balance, ass about to slip before Yoongi grabbed your chair and shoved it into the table, making you trip and fall back into the seat, head hitting the headrest a little too hard, seeing stars and rubber duckies for a second. 
Wait, were they rubber duckies? They were white and glittery, almost as if they were made from snow…
Yoongi slapped you in the face.
“Ow!”
You rubbed your cheek, blinking rapidly to clear your vision before glaring at him.
“Checking if you were alive,” was his placid response.
Alright, it wasn’t that hard, but the unexpectedness of it still hurt. You frowned, only for the pain to slowly melt away, quickly being replaced by something else as you realized Yoongi was still half-leaning over you, a knee on your computer gaming chair to prevent it from rolling. The sting in your knee was temporarily forgotten. Yoongi spoke again, his voice low and deep, almost a sensual purr.
“You hit yourself pretty hard.”
He doesn’t know what’s he’s doing. It’s just a coincidence. A kitty-incidence, Seokjin would say.
Your eyes widened as Yoongi closed in, peering at your unfocused gaze. Now you could see down his shirt. Holy shit. Were you so deprived that you were getting mad horny from seeing Yoongi’s fucking clavicle and sternum?
Is that even a question?
Yes.
Yes, you were.
“You look like you did last night.”
“What?” you breathed, still unabashedly looking down his shirt.
“Your pupils are dilated.”
You froze. His cool fingertips were on your neck.
“Heartrate increased.”
You wanted to pull back, say, no, wait, don’t do that, but Yoongi was too close and his exhale was too feathery, brushing against your lips, and you couldn’t move, trapped in your chair, between him wrapped in pink silk and your mind reeling, him still playing fucking doctor while you were trying not to jump his half-covered ass.
“And that smell.”
You finally tore your gaze away, eyes drifting up to his.
You swallowed.
“S… smell?”
Oh no.
Oh no, no, no.
Ohnoohshitwhatifhecansmellmypus–
Yoongi’s eyes narrowed, surveying you closely. He was so close you couldn’t see his lips, only his dark brown orbs. He didn’t say anything. He smelled like your soap, reminding you of his naked body pressed against you in the shower. Your heartbeat was leaping to your throat, threatening to choke you with your own horniness. Honestly, at this point, would you even be surprised?
You chuckled nervously, clinging onto your last shreds of self-preservation, which, admittedly, were rapidly yeeting out of your hands.
“Hahaha… but you’re… a cat… yeah?”
Right?
Seconds passed.
Right???
Minutes passed.
RIGHT???????
Yoongi’s lashes lowered, not quite looking at your eyes. Staring at your lips.
“I’m a man too,” he whispered softly.
Your eyes widened.
Yoongi kissed you.
You were so shocked that you swore your eyes nearly left your head.
It was a soft kiss, his eyes closed, tilting his head slightly to fit better against yours, pressing you back into your chair. Your head hit the headrest and you gasped, your tongue lightly flicking his lips and they parted, his own tongue sliding against yours, gentle licks, your brain malfunctioning, but body remembering, hands coming up to grab his shirt and yank him closer, pressing back against him. He backed up a little at your suddenness, exhaling hard. Your eyes snapped open, suddenly aware of how forceful you were.
Yoongi looked away, pointed black ears flicking back and forth uneasily.
You kissed your cat. Man. Cat-man.
He’s been a man for not even two days and you just tried to make out with him like a demented beast!
“A-ah, Yoongi, no, I’m so sorry, I-I… please, I didn’t mean to…” you stuttered, letting go of him quickly, but also not wanting to let go, but you should, your hands getting confused by your mental signals, repeatedly clasping and unclasping the pink silk, not realizing that he wasn’t even trying to move away.
“I shouldn’t have done that,” Yoongi said slowly.
You clutched his shirt, staring at your white knuckles, unable to look at him directly.
“I’m sorry, it’s just… you’re so handsome, but I’m your owner… and I cracked…”
“What you are is a desperate, sexually deprived human.”
You jerked your head up, seeing his unreadable expression. “I-It’s been over a year–”
All of a sudden, Yoongi lowered his knee and grabbed you by the ass, scooting you down on the rolling chair. You yelped at the swift movement, gasping as your crotch collided with his thigh, wincing as you heard the squelch of your panties jamming into your soaked core.
Yikes.
Welp, you can’t hide that shit now.
“You like things like this, don’t you?” Yoongi murmured.
Your cheeks heated. “T…Things like w-what…?”
Oh, you knew what. You knew very well what, but you also couldn’t form coherent sentences.
His fingers sank into your ass and he pressed you into his thigh, rolling it into your heat. The whines tore out of your throat involuntarily, grabbing his arm and staring up at him with shaking eyes, seeing his curious gaze looking down at you.
“B-But, Yoongi… I’m your o-owner,” you panted, resolve slipping with every second, your hips already rocking into his thigh, the slippery thin fabric doing nothing to hide his lean muscle, your own thighs clamping around his leg. “I’m supposed to t-take care of y-you…”
And last more than two days, fucking shit, get it together!
But you couldn’t get it together, especially not as Yoongi’s voice dropped to a lower octave, one side of his lips curving upwards.
“It’s a little different now, isn’t it?” he drawled softly, lashes lowering, eyebrows raising, his black hair darkening his gaze. “Since I am now capable to take care of you too.”
You whimpered, losing it.
Just started freely humping his leg, self-preservation completely gone. Did he even know what he was capable of, really? Did he have any idea what he could do? Surely not.
Surely, he had no idea how good he could make you feel.
Yoongi bit the side of his lip, frowning. “How will can I make it feel better? I’m only cop…” He trailed off, furry ears anxiously flicking.
You tugged on his arm, getting his attention. “Angle your leg a little more downwards… Y-Yeah, like that…” He did as you instructed, his thigh now pressing down on your clit and your rocking hips moving faster, clinging to his arm and setting your jaw, moaning at the added pleasure. “A-ah… yeah, fuck… yes, I c-can… like this…”
“You can what?” Yoongi breathed, watching your face closely, firmly holding the armrests of the chair so it wouldn’t slide.  
Your head tipped back a little, bucking harder into his thigh, so wet your juices were soaking through your leggings and drenching the pink silk, turning it darker, the strong scent of your sweet arousal clearly evident. Your eyes drifted to Yoongi’s dark orbs covered by black hair, vision hazy, noticing the slight inquisitive upturn of his upper lip. There was no point in hiding it anymore.
“Can cum, Yoongi, fuck, I’m going to cum…” you moaned, inhaling his scent, his presence, saying his name and looking up at him, the stimulation and touch of another enough to get you there, eyelids fluttering as your orgasm swept down, taking you away and filling you with serene satisfaction, crashing waves soaring through you, washing away the sand of your dry spell, a different kind of euphoria than when you were on your own, pulling Yoongi close, kissing him deeply, breathing hard.
“Y… Yoongi…”
“Was it nice?” he murmured. “Was I what you needed?”
“Yeah…” You kissed his soft lips again, semi-breathless. “I–” The wave of guilt came now, your words dropping, brows furrowing, a sharp pang in your chest. Rising, rising. Panic. Yoongi lowered his head, black hair and soft pointed ear rubbing against your eyebrow, nuzzling your cheek. Once. Twice. Again, headbutting you lightly, smoothing the worry away from your forehead, a small laugh bubbling from your throat.
“What are you doing?” you chuckled, patting his arm, smoothing out the wrinkles you had made while furiously humping him. Your eye caught the dark mark now on one of his thighs. Welp. You lasted less than ten minutes.
Pink pajama Yoongi was dangerous.
“You liked this,” he mumbled. “When you were upset.”
You chuckled, instinctively reaching up and caressing his velvety ear. “You were a little smaller then.”
“Only a little.”
He slowed until he came to a full stop, dark eye staring into yours, cheek to cheek.
“I have to look after you, my clumsy human.”
-
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Hate You, Love You - Charlie Gillespie x Roommate!Reader Blurb (SMUT - 18+)
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Request: Can you do like a Charlie smut where him and the reader are roommates but like they don’t really like eachother. Then like one night they both just really hit a low and hook up and apologize to eachother 👉🏻👈🏻
Word Count: 750 words
Summary: after finding out your boyfriend was cheating on you, you find an unlikely connection with your roommate Charlie who you never really got on with
Warnings: swearing, unprotected sex, slight choking
A/N: brand new requests who dis? had the motivation to write this lil blurb so figured why not just do it hahaha  i already have quite a few requests so i may end up just responding to a few of them with little blurbs/short stories like this to get things out faster so hopefully you guys will be okay with that!  anyways, hope you enjoy this!! 
Tag List:  @happinessinthedarkesttimes​ @carries-flynn @joynersgoatblog @courageous-she @littlemissaddict @gloomybrieyxb @itsyagorlemmalyn @jatpxmultifan @moneybagmgk @emeliii1 @mybradforddream (the strike through means it wont let me tag you)
“Why are you staring at me?” You spat, glaring across the room at your roommate Charlie. You had moved in with him and a mutual friend almost a year ago, and since the day you had arrived, you and Charlie had clashed. Your mother liked to tell you that it was because you were too similar, but you didn’t believe that for a second. 
“Have you been crying?” Charlie questioned. You shook your head. You had actually been crying, but you weren’t about to admit that to Charlie. 
“Y/N.” His tone was stern. “Why were you crying? And don’t bullshit me, I’m not a moron.” 
“You sure about that?” You replied. He rolled his eyes. 
“God, I’m trying to be nice to you, why do you always have to be such a bitch? It’s not a good look.” He said, glaring at you. Your eyes narrowed. 
“Maybe I want to be a bitch. And I didn’t ask you to be nice to me, it’s none of your fucking business whether I’ve been crying or not.” You spat.
“Well if you want to be a bitch, it’s working.” He responded, with just as much venom in his tone. 
“If you want to be an asshole it’s working.” You mimicked.
By this point you were both standing, and it wasn’t until Charlie huffed out a breath in annoyance that you realised exactly how close to you he was. 
“Is it Jake?” He questioned, and you flinched slightly at the name of your newly ex-boyfriend. Realising he was correct, Charlie grinned cockily. 
“What, did you break up or something?” He teased, and your heart sank, remembering the events of that morning, where you had walked in on your boyfriend of four years sleeping with your sister. 
“It’s none of your fucking business.” You snapped, hoping that he wouldn’t notice the pain hidden beneath your aggression. 
“Oh shit, you did.” His voice was surprisingly soft. “I’m sorry.” 
“Why do you care? You hate my guts.” You said, shocked slightly at how vulnerable you sounded in that moment. Charlie sighed, 
“Only cause you hate mine.” 
“You know what Charlie? Fuck you.” You hissed. 
“Okay.” He said, and before you could even think about replying, his lips crashed against yours. You kissed back hungrily, pulling him close against your body. 
“Bedroom?” He mumbled against your lips. You didn’t respond, opting instead to drag him down the hallway into your bedroom, kicking the door shut behind you. 
Clothes flew everywhere as the two of you stripped, and before you knew it you were flat on your back on your bed, completely naked, with Charlie, a boy you claimed to hate, hovering over you. 
“Do you have condoms?” He muttered, lips attached to your neck, sucking dark hickies into your skin. 
“I’m on birth control.” You replied. “Just fuck me.” 
He nodded, moving to kiss your lips again before sliding into you. You gasped at the sensation of him filling you. He was definitely bigger than your ex-boyfriend. 
“You good?” He questioned. You nodded quickly. 
“Move. Please.” You replied, moaning loudly when he began to thrust in and out of you, creating a somewhat rough rhythm, his hand coming up to wrap around your neck lightly. 
“God Charlie.” You moaned. “Why haven’t we done this before?”
“You know why.” He replied breathlessly. 
“Remind me to hate fuck you more often.” You said and he laughed slightly. 
“Can you maybe put a bit more pressure on my neck?” You questioned and he obeyed, squeezing his hand against your neck as he bit into your shoulder. You didn’t even have time to warn him as you reached your orgasm, cumming all over his dick causing him to swear loudly as he came inside of you. You rode out your highs before he slid out of you, flopping onto your bed beside you. 
“So maybe I don’t hate you.” You said once you’d caught your breath, your head resting on his chest. He laughed. 
“Maybe I don’t hate you either. And I definitely don’t hate the idea of us doing this again sometime.” He responded, his hand tangled in your hair, and you briefly cursed your past self for hating him so much when you could have been doing this instead.  
“Sounds good to me.” You mumbled, eyes drooping. 
“Get some sleep.” Charlie whispered, placing a soft kiss on the top of your head. 
“Thank you.” You managed to say. “For everything.” 
But before he could reply you were fast asleep.
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A Particular Kyoudai’s New Years
Spoilers for Y4 and Y5
This one is extremely near and dear to my heart, it’s so so nice. I had to do a lot of cultural research for it because I didn’t know a whole lot about new years traditions in japan, so expect a lot of notes in this one too.
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This one was also a sugoroku event, here’s the chibi Saejima to go with it.
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I also really like the details on Majima’s new years outfit, look at the hannya snakes on the fan and on the liner fabric! 
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That was the only card I put real life money in to get, I spent so many diamonds on him. I had saved up around 7k and ground out another 7k from stories I hadn’t done yet and still had to put in 10 bucks before I got him, but I still have every single Majima card so it’s worth it.
Summary: At the end of 2012, Saejima has been served his papers to go back to jail, and will be going back in a week. Majima decides that they should celebrate this New Years in a big way then! Saejima would really rather just stay home, but Majima has a whole day planned out and it’s going to end with a bang.
It’s New Years Day, 2013. Saejima will be returning to jail in a week, and is currently with Majima in the family office. Saejima complains that Majima is already drinking, Majima retorts that New Years is a drinking holiday, so he’s gonna drink! Saejima doesn’t feel much like celebrating since Kiryu’s still in the hospital.
Saejima: You're too youthful, kyoudai. How are ya burnin' even brighter than ya were back then? Majima: You've always been an old man. ...Yeah, that settles it!  Saejima: What? Majima: I want my kyoudai to have a great new year! Let's start the celebrations!! Saejima: Wh- all the sudden? Ehhh, let's just have a quiet time together here. Majima: What, just gonna blow me off? Saejima: ...Okay. Where we going? Majima: I'm gonna get us a ride, don't worry! Go get yourself ready. Hey! Nishida! Nishida: On it sir! Saejima: ...? Majima: <changes clothes> Yeah! Now I'm feelin' the new year!
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Saejima: ...Are we really goin' out like this?
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Majima: Of course we are, idiot! Why the hell else would I get changed!
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Majima: Alright! Let's roll out in my favorite yukata~ Saejima: Good grief. Don't get too excited. I guess goin' on a little date can't be helped huh. Well, he'll probably get tired of it right away. (Tl note: date here is  付き合い which is more “associating” in the dictionary but used a LOT for romantic dates)
The two of them make their way to their first stop, a back alley where they’re going to play hanetsuki, which is similar to badminton. Saejima dunks on Majima’s fashion choices. Majima complains that there aren’t enough people around to see his fashion choices. 
They finally stop squabbling about fashion and get ready to play only to get interrupted by two goons who start talking shit. Majima asks if they should just beat them up, that could be fun? Saejima says nah, they’re not even worth the effort, besides we were here first so they have to step off. Majima throws his wallet into the air because he’s tired of carrying it, and the goons agree that whoever wins at hanetsuki gets to stay.
Unfortunately, Majima wants to hit EVERYTHING, and collides with Saejima in his attempt to steal a shot that Saejima could have gotten easily. Saejima declares that they each gotta stay on their own side and deal with only stuff on that side. Majima gets bored of playing since he has to actually wait, and zones out while a shot sails right past him.
Saejima is ready to throttle him.
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Saejima: Kyoudai! Stop bein' so moody! goon a: Hahaha! You keep calling each other kyoudai but you're not in sync at all (Tl note: this is also like, a match for each other, as in "they are a perfect match for each other") goon b: I guess they're """kyoudai""" huh? Haha. Both: WHO'S NOT IN SYNC, IDIOTS??
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They were down 9:0, but from here on play seriously, and come back to win 10:9. The goons jump them, because they want Majima’s wallet full of cash, and unsurprisingly get their asses kicked by the jimas.
Next up they head to Tojo HQ; turns out the Majima Family has rented the whole place out for New Years. Minami has prepared something...
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The next stage is kakizome! It’s like a new years resolution. Majima, Nishida, and Minami all get to writing their new years goals, and Saejima thinks he’s kind of old to be doing this, but whatever. Nishida’s goal is revealed first: he wants to build a house for his parents!
Majima: Ughhhh, boring Nishida: I'M SORRY BOSS! Saejima: ...Nishida, why are you in the Majima family...? Minami: Boss! I'm done with mine!! Majima: Let's see if you did good... Minami: Here it is! "REVENGE MATCH"
Minami says that he wants to get as good as Majima, who is clearly better than Saejima, so he needs to get a rematch with Saejima after losing to him 3 years ago. Majima is thrilled, Saejima agrees to the fight. Saejima wins but says Minami is getting stronger, and if he keeps at it maybe he can still fulfil it this year. Majima says he's done with all this new years writing and Saejima says he already wrote his, it's "The Top". It's also the exact thing that Majima wrote down.
Saejima: Back when I was in the Sasai family, I wanted to make a name for him. I felt like I wanted to see how far up the ladder I could climb. I keep that feelin' with me even now. Majima: Hehehe! I think we'll see who's the strongest soon. Kyoudai... even if I'm your opponent, don't give up on that feeling, alright? Saejima: Heh, that's my line
Onwards to stage 3! This time it’s hatsumōde, the first shrine visit of the year.
Saejima: We're doin' this in the wrong order. Majima: Whatever! I'm gonna go pray! Saejima, internally: Kyoudai... why are you makin' such a mysterious face? It's not like you to rely on a god Saejima: What'd you write on your ema? I already got my miracle Majima: Don't worry none about me. Next we're drawin' you a fortune! Saejima: ...? Saejima: So this is the fortune huh... oh! Major blessing! (Tl note: the luckiest possible draw) What's it say, what's it say... "You are going to have the best fight of your life"... Wow, this is one dangerous shrine! What the hell?
Saejima immediately gets jumped by a goon. Those fortunes work fast, huh? He wins easily and threw the goon into the ema wall and knocked them over, and when he was picking them back up he found Majimas which said "I wish that Sasai will recover"
"Thank you so much. Kyoudai."
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Next we’re doing fukubukuro, new years blind bags that have random items at a discount. The guy selling them sure looks reputable!
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They both buy one and head over to the park to open them, but Majima gets a call that the Majima Family office has been robbed! Everyone was at Tojo HQ, but they’re looking for who did it now. Even Majima’s safe was opened and the contents taken. Majima apologizes and has to run off to the office, leaving Saejima to open the bags himself. The first one has............... a snakeskin jacket? He knows Majima custom orders these! The shop keeper!
Saejima goes back and kicks his ass and recovers all the Majima Family items in time for Majima to come back. The item in the safe was a wedding ring, and Majima apparently hasn’t told Saejima anything about being married. Saejima wonders what else Majima has gone through while he was in jail.
Now we’re doing osechi, traditional new years food! Nishida made a dish, and here’s the general meanings of what all he put in them:
tai - good luck ebi - long life kazunoko - wanting a lot of kids in the coming year (Tl note: this one caught be off guard but it’s PROBABLY wanting to grow the families lol) roast beef - no special meaning date maki - more good luck
Two Majima family guys are out in front of HQ making mochi, but they got way too much. Minami ate so much of it that he collapsed, but Saejima refuses to let this rice flour go to waste, so he and Majima head out to theater square and just start making mochi there. Minami and Nishida are selling it to everyone, and it’s a huge hit. 
(This guy is saying it’s really delicious, but his face is looking like they just shot his dog)
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Some dude hassles them about the mochi, they kick the shit out of him, and get down to their final two. Majima says he knows exactly who he wants to give them to, and takes Saejima to Yasuko’s grave.
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Saejima thinks to himself that there's no question about it, when he's not around Majima is always taking care of this grave. He tries to give Majima the "thank you so much" line but Majima brushes it off as something he just felt like doing, nbd
Majima: Well, Majima Goro's present to you this year is this new year's tour. Did ya like it? Anythin' ya still wanna do? Saejima: Nothin'. This whole day has been a lot of fun. Majima: That so? Good, then it's time for the final stop. Let's go... kyoudai.
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Majima: It's been a long time since we've been here. Since that fight Saejima: Yeah. Why's this the final stop of our tour? Majima: Heh, why indeed? ..............I decided on that night that if it was the end, I wanted to go all the way, but I didn't get to. And now, you're going back to jail. Leaving things all pent up and half done just isn't in my nature. Saejima: Did you do this whole tour just for this? Majima: More or less. Well, there were some troubles on the way. Hanetsuki for a warm up. New Year's writing to make sure ya still had that fire in ya. Saejima: And that fortune saying I'd have the best fight of my life... I shoulda figured somethin' was up. Majima: Does it hurt to just get that now? And the grab bags... that went kinda sideways, but I intended it to be some stress relief.  And then delicious food is good for ya mentally and physically. Saejima: I'm amazed at how into this you are. Do you remember what you said before? "You're gettin' soft, come back to the Tojo clan with your teeth sharpened. If ya get soft, it's over for you". <RECEIVE AND SLASH YOU CUTS IN> Well, let's check if my fangs are soft now. Majima: ...Hehehe. Yeah, that's the look I wanna see! That's Saejima Taiga... my kyoudai! Saejima: Let's go, Majima!!
They fight and both collapse to the ground and gush about how much fun this all was. The ending card then cuts in
A few days later.......... Saejima Taiga himself suspended his probation and turned himself in. He was sent to Abashiri prison. Majima continued supporting Daigo and the Tojo clan. In their pursuit of climbing all the way to the top of the Tojo clan.............. these two beasts will keep fighting.
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Whew! Also, ouch!! 
I also translated most if not all of Saejima’s thoughts, here’s some of the highlights.
Batting Center I went with my kyoudai to the batting center. We used to bring Yasuko stuff like homerun prizes as gifts. ...I miss her. Wood Carving As part of my penal labor I learned wood carvin', so now it's a hobby of mine. One is being displayed by the entrance to HQ.
Kanrai I joined up cause of my patriarch. The Sasai Family was a respectable and good family, which I should feel good about, but I just feel sorry
Purgatory Coliseum Why would you fight a tiger? People really are fuckin' idiots nowadays. I'm going to make em stop. The tiger's miserable. Kyoudai Wearin' an eyepatch and makin' a ruckus... He really changed a lot while I was gone, but the same roots are still there. He really is Majima Goro. Hair style In the old days I would let my hair grow out until Yasuko complained, but going with the shaved look ain’t too bad. This is the only thing I can empathize with Shimano on.
Stray Cats These cats were abandoned. I've already gotten attached. Well, I guess the number of cats in the family office is gonna increase...
Clothes Even now I still wear the clothes I got from Kiryu. Heh. That guy has good taste. I’m still wearing hand-me-downs. Karaoke It’s not that I hate singing, but I don’t like doin’ it in front of people. I’ll play the tambourine though.
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Happiness Continues
Prologue
Summary: Jensen and Y/n take the plunge into their forever.
Pairing: Jensen Ackles x Plus Size Reader
Word Count: 5.3K+
Warnings: Language, 
Author’s Note: Well, without further adieu, here she is! I’ve been so nervous to post this series because I wanted to make sure it lives up to all your expectations. Your feedback is gold, so please let me know what you think! xoxo Alex (Bold texts are Jensen, italicized are reader)
Catch up with the series masterlist and then check out Alexandra’s Library for more by yours truly!
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The sunlight from the grand windows on the west wall of the hall was quickly being replaced by the soft glow of the lights above and the candles flickering on the table. Indistinct chatter filled the small space that the couple had reserved for their rehearsal dinner. The group’s bellies were full and the drinks were still flowing. 
“You’re looking a bit tired there,” Jensen’s hand landed on his fiancée’s thigh, squeezing gently to get her to look at him. 
“Mmm, I am, but I’m not ready to go,” she hummed, her eyes heavy with the events of the day. 
“Why’s that?” 
“It’s gonna be weird, you know, sleeping away from you. I just got used to you being home lately,” the woman shrugged, placing her hand on top of his. She traced a pattern with her finger over his knuckles, her gaze concentrated on her task. Their friends and family continued to chat excitedly around them as the two slipped away into their own world without ever leaving the table. 
“I know. I’m not used to having a whole bed to myself, or someone not stealing my covers in the night,” Y/n gasped low, looking up at Jensen to find him smirking at her, her favorite dimples on display on the corners of his lips. The woman scowled at him and his ability to be so freaking cute as a grown man. 
“You know,” a mischievous smile grew on her face as she turned his hand over and linked their fingers together. “We aren’t married yet, there is absolutely nothing stopping me from, I don’t know, just not showing up tomorrow.” 
Jensen hummed, “Happy wife, happy life.” receiving the exact reaction out his fiancée that he had hoped for; a sharp smack to his shoulder. 
“Ugh, you know how much I hate that saying.” Jensen couldn’t help but laugh at the way she rolled her eyes. His fiancée joined in on the laughter, only for it to be broken by a wide yawn. 
“Alright, that’s enough for you, honey. You need to sleep. We’ve got a big day tomorrow.” Y/n frowned at his declaration but she knew there was no use in fighting him. She wasn’t lying when she said it would be weird to not have him in bed with her tonight. Her one hope was exhausting her body to the point of passing out the minute her head hit the pillow. So far, it was working, seeing as she wasn’t even sure that she could stand from her chair and make it up to her room. 
Y/n blinked slowly as Jensen stood from his chair, reaching out to help her to her feet. “Alright, I think it’s time I put this one to bed if I want her to get out of up tomorrow.” 
“Ah, such a kidder,” Y/n mocked as the crowd laughed and bid the couple goodnight. Jensen slipped his arm around her shoulders, bringing her close to his side as he took her to the elevator. The entrepreneur leaned into him as they rode up to her floor, her eyes fluttering closed as she basked in his scent while she still could. The steady drum of his heart lulled her into a place she so desperately wanted to be, but the shudder of the cart had her eyes flashing open too soon. 
“Alright, here we go,” Y/n handed over her keycard to Jensen and he pushed open the door. He let go of his grip on her and urged her in. 
“You coming in?” She turned once through the threshold, looking back at him still in the hall. 
“Nice try,” He smiled, the action softening his features. “One night, babe. We can make it through, then it’s you and me forever.” 
Her tongue rolled out over her lips as she leaned against the door. “Aw, that was an adorable thing to say, you know that?” 
“As long as you don’t tell Jared, then we are safe.” 
“Ahhh, I’ve heard the things he’s said to Gen so he really has no place to talk,” Y/n quirked an eyebrow, eliciting a similar response from the man standing outside her door. 
“Wait—”
“Goodnight Ackles,” her voice trailed off in a soft melody as she closed the door, his muttered ‘son of a bitch’ the last thing she heard before he was gone. 
She made quick work of her nightly routine before settling into the plush comforter of her hotel bed. Her body sank into the cool sheets, the exhaustion winning over her body easily. 
The only thing was it didn’t last for her. Y/n soon found herself tossing and turning under the plush covers. The bed was too large by herself, and every time her hand landed on an empty bed instead of her fiancé, she was jolted awake. She let out a huff as she stared up at the dark ceiling. A small sliver of light appeared suddenly and she turned over to grab her phone.
Hey baby, I hope you aren’t awake like I am, but I just wanted to tell you that I love you and I can’t wait to marry you tomorrow. 
Y/n smiled at the screen. Even after being together for almost two years, she kept finding more and more ways they were alike. What were the odds that both of them were lying awake in the middle of the night thinking of each other at the same time? 
You’re out of luck. This bed is too big without you.
She shot him back a quick text before locking her phone and holding it against her chest. His reply took no time at all. 
I know how you feel, believe me. Get some sleep, I’ll see you at the altar. 
Y/n had to chuckle to herself.
The only thing coming to my mind now is stupidly cheesy, but I’m gonna say it anyway. I’ll be the one in white. 
Hahaha, you’re right, that is cheesy. But I still love you.
You better.
Y/n put her phone back on the bedside table. Somehow, just talking to him and knowing he was up too made her feel better about sleeping alone. Maybe she should feel bad about smiling at him tossing and turning along without her, but right now she couldn’t care less because all it did was show her that she was making the right choice. 
Y/n was out again within minutes.
****
When they say your wedding day goes by in a flash, they truly aren’t kidding. Y/n woke up more refreshed than she expected when her alarm went off in the morning. She was also far less anxious than she expected as she went about her usual morning routine. Coffee and yogurt were sent up to her room with a note from Jensen telling her he knew she would forget to eat unless he got her something, which had made her chuckle because he was right. 
Her mother was there to pick her up and take her to the venue at noon. The older woman was quiet on the relatively short drive to the manor just outside Austin. Y/n knew it was only a matter of time until her mother was sobbing, so she was thankful for this time to relax and enjoy the sunshine. 
When they finally arrived at The Grand Lady, there were few cars in the parking lot, most of them belong to her bridal party. The guys lucked out with being able to go out for lunch seeing as they didn’t need hours in a hair and makeup chair, a fact which she and Jensen disagreed on. She had insisted that she could do her own makeup and save some money, but he would not hear of her quote, working, unquote on her wedding day, so she went along with him and hired people to make her shine.
Genevieve, Mackenzie, and her high school friends Stella, Delilah, and Grace were already in the bridal suite when Y/n and her mother arrived. The champagne bottle from the mimosa bar was popped before she even had a chance to set her bag down. The young entrepreneur had to remind herself to take the drinks slowly, seeing as she was getting married later that evening, not that her bridesmaids held that same regard. 
Before she knew it, it was nearing time to get into her dress. The photographer had already taken it from the bag earlier to photograph. Y/n stood staring up at the delicate material that glinted in the sunlight coming in the window. This was truly it. It was her wedding day, the day that she had given up on seeing a long time ago. If she thought about it too much, she was sure to ruin all the work that her crew had done on her face. 
“Y/n/n,” Gen called her from across the room. Y/n spun back to look at the ladies enjoying themselves. “I’ve been tasked with handing over something special to the bride.” 
Cheers came from the other women in the room, all eager to find out what exactly Jensen had decided to gift her with. Y/n watched as Gen pulled a decent-sized package out of the closet. It was wrapped in shining silver wrapping paper with a white bow wrapped around it. Her curiosity was piqued, seeing as the pair had not discussed a gift exchange, not that it had stopped her from purchasing a bespoke watch from a little shop in Detroit and having a message stitched into the leather strap. It was an easy choice seeing as her soon-to-be husband was obsessed with watches. The hard part was finding one he didn’t already own.
“This thing is huge,” she noted before quickly adding, “No one comment.” 
All the girls stifled their laughs, watching her as she tore into the paper without care. She tossed the paper to the side, taking in the black and white sound waves embossed on the white background. There was black script in the lower-left corner that read ‘in a world we could call our own’. 
“What’s the song?” Y/n didn’t recognize the lyric, but that didn’t mean that she hadn’t heard the song before. 
“On the back,” Stella called from her seat across the room. Y/n flipped the frame over in her hands, noticing the small square taped to the back. Setting the frame on the chair next to her, she broke the seal on the paper envelope. Inside was a simple CD, but on the front was a short message in Jensen’s familiar script that read ‘and it all came down to you, can’t wait to see you at the altar - Jensen.’
“But I don’t—” Her words were hushed as Gen handed over a portable CD player with headphones attached. Y/n turned the gray plastic over in her hand, knowing it had to be Jensen’s idea for her to listen to the disk in this way. Frankly, she was shocked that he didn’t find a way to put in on an eight-track and have Gen hand over a Walkman. 
Y/n placed the disk in the player and put the headphones on before pressing play. The soft melody caught her attention immediately, her head bobbing gently along until Jensen’s voice filled her ears. 
Listened to yesterday
Long before the way it has become
And it all came down to you
I don't really know the way
Played out stranger than it seemed
But what went down came true
Like an all day dream
It seemed saving her makeup was now just a pipe dream. She could feel the tears spilling out of the corners of her eyes. Gen was quick to bring her a tissue and Y/n tried her best to blot up the wetness without ruining everything. 
Everybody was looking at her as the song came to an end and she pulled the headphones off her head. “He uh, he wrote me a song,”  Y/n explained to her waiting friends. The room fell into collective awe. 
“Okay, okay! Enough with my cheesy brother. You need to get in your dress like now and fix your makeup.” Mackenzie was laughing as she spoke, but Y/n caught the hint of water in her eyes as well. She was right, her brother was more than cheesy. It was something that she used to turn her nose up at, but somehow, he found a way to make it work that never seemed to fail. 
“Right,” Y/n agreed, standing up from her seat and heading behind the partition to get into her dress. Her mother and Gen helped her into the heavy material and worked up the buttons along her back. She noticed her mother was tearing up again, much as she had on the day Y/n had said ‘yes to the dress.’
“Mom, come on now, Dad is gonna be in here any minute and I can’t have both of you in tears. I’ve already cried enough as it is.” Truth be told, she had been barely keeping it together since she received Jensen’s gift, and her family was not helping. She just had to keep it together until she was at the altar. Just half an hour longer. 
****
Jensen finished fastening the watch around his wrist before turning it over and inspecting it once again. His bride had chosen well. It was unlike any other he had in his collection, but it suited him well, and of course, it matched his suit to a ‘T.’ He double-checked that the hands on the face were where they needed to be, the realization of the time hitting him in the gut. 
“Hey, man. You good?” Jared’s voice broke him from his reverie. He tugged down the sleeves of his suit, fidgeting inside the snug outfit. 
“Uh, I’m not sure how to answer that.” A nervous chuckle forced its way up his throat. Jared nodded at his friend. 
“Been there, buddy.” Jared clapped his large hand on Jensen’s shoulder, squeezing his fingertips into the navy material. “But before I give you wise words of encouragement, I have to do my brotherly duty.” 
“Duty?” Jensen murmured to himself as Jared cleared his throat.
“If you ever hurt my sister again, I will not be as forgiving. You’re here today because I trust you with her life and her heart. Don’t make me regret that.” Jared again squeezed Jensen’s shoulder for emphasis. 
Jensen couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re funny, Jare.” But Jared’s expression had remained unchanged. “Oh, you’re serious… Dude, you’ve already punched me once. Trust me, I get the picture.” 
“Good, now that that’s settled, all you need to do is focus on Y/n. The rest of it will fall into place. You guys are crazy about each other, forget about all the rest.” Jared dropped his grip on his friend and straightened his boutonniere. 
“Thank you. I do love her, more than anything.” The groom smiled to himself as he watched the hands on the clock tick down. 
“Oh, and remember to take a second for just the two of you later. Go and experience things from afar.” 
Jensen nodded to himself, repeating Jared’s line back to himself. “Just the two of us.” 
“Alright, Jay. Shake it off, it’s time to go see your bride.” 
****
Gen was trying her best to keep Odette occupied as they waited to walk down the aisle. The group of bridesmaids, the bride and her father all were huddled in the corner of the wrap-around porch, waiting for the music to begin playing. 
Y/n had one arm already wrapped around her father’s, her bouquet in the other. Her lower lip was worried in her teeth as the music started from the band behind the altar. A jolt beside her had her snapping her head up to see her father smiling down at her. 
“How are you doing over there?” He asked as her bridesmaids began to disappear one by one. 
“I’ll be okay. Deep breaths, right?” 
“Deep breaths. Come on, someone is waiting for you.” Her dad tightened his grip on her as they began moving. The old wood of the manor creaked as they made their way across it and down the steps. Y/n refused to look up until her feet were on the fabric aisle put together by the wedding planners. When she did finally look up, her eyes cast over her friends and family standing to watch her, looking for the one pair of green eyes that could ground her. 
Jensen had to bite his tongue when his bride came around the corner, the lace she adorned more elegant than he had expected. Her hair fell in waves down her back and the light veil covered her face just enough to hide her blush from him, but it was when she looked up and lock eyes with him that everything else fell away. It was just like Jared had said, all that mattered at that moment was her and Jensen. Like that night back in Vancouver, when she smiled at him from her place in her father’s arms, his heart skipped a beat. It was that smile that did him in still to this day. 
Y/n watched as Jensen’s face broke out into the widest grin she’d ever seen. He clasped his hands together as he lost himself in her. His reaction had her feeling more light than she had ever felt. This was the moment people talk about twenty years down the road when they recount their wedding day. That ‘first look’ feeling was one she was going to remember for the rest of her life. 
“Gerald,” Jensen held out his hand to Y/n’s father, shaking it with a smile before Gerald turned back to his daughter and handed her over to her groom, but not before stealing a kiss to her cheek. 
Jensen slipped her arm under his and pulled her close to his side. “Wow, Y/n. Just… wow,” he whispered to her as their officiant began the ceremony. 
“You’re one to talk, handsome. That blue suit is killer,” she husked, faking a whistle below her breath. She paused for a second to glare at Jared clearing his throat when the crowd was asked if anyone objected to their marriage. She couldn’t be too mad at him though, considering the chuckles he got from the crowd. Jared was just being Jared. 
“So, in their decision to make my life a little easier, Jensen and Y/n have decided to write their own vows, which they will share with you now.” Their officiant waved her hand to them, the couple turning to now face each other. Y/n handed her bouquet off to her matron of honor, Gen, who exchanged it for her written vows, before turning back and taking Jensen’s free hand in her own. 
“Y/n, I don’t know if it’s stupid or cliche to start off with this, but I love you. I do, I love you more than I ever thought it was possible to love another human being. I had all but given up on my chance to find someone and have a family, and then you came crashing into my life. It all came down to you, my all-day dream come true.”
“Y/n/n, you are a strong, beautiful, and bullheaded woman. You frustrate me, you challenge me and you make me a better man. I promise to love you forever, to carry you through the bad times and laugh with you in the good times. I promise to keep you safe in my arms no matter what life throws our way and to cherish every moment we have together. I promise forever.”
Jensen shoved his vows into his pocket as he finished, his green eyes sparkling in the sunlight as he smiled down at her. For a moment, she let herself get lost in them until their officiant cleared her throat. The crowd chuckled as Y/n mumbled to herself to get a grip. 
“I struggled a lot to put my feelings down into words. This damned piece of paper stared at me for weeks just mocking my brain for its lack of focus. But I soon realized it wasn’t because I couldn’t find the words, it was because there are no words. Jay, you are indescribable. You are everything I didn’t know that I needed before I met you. You always know how to make me laugh, what words to say when I don’t feel beautiful, and how to pick me up from the ground when I’ve fallen to my knees.” 
“I vow to you to always be there when you need to speak and to share the silence when words aren’t needed. I vow to make sure you always smile from all my smart ass comments and to make sure you know how handsome you are. Most importantly, I vow to love you more and more with every passing day.” 
Y/n was barely keeping it together as the two of them exchanged their rings and ‘I do’s’. She had fully expected the tears to be present ever since the pair had discussed writing their vows, but she never expected him to literally take her heart in his hands and squeeze it. Her heart had never been so full than at this moment.
“I think that about does it then, eh? By the power invested in me by the state of Texas and in front of God and all your loved ones, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Jensen,” The crowd laughed as their officiant tilted her head towards Y/n, raising her brow. The couple joined in as Jensen lifted her veil over her head and pulled her to his chest, her hands snaking around his waist and her fingers clutching onto his jacket. Their lips met in the middle, a grin on both their faces. After everything, they were finally here, right where they both wanted to be: with each other.
“Family and friends, I am delighted to present to you for the first time, as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jensen Ackles!” 
Jensen pulled away from his wife before pecking her nose one last time. He took her hand in his own as Gen handed her back her bouquet. The pair of them ran back down the aisle as the band played “You Make My Dreams Come True” and their families cheered. As they reached the porch around the manor once again, the event coordinator of the hall guided them back inside to the study where the boys had gotten ready for the ceremony. 
The room was mostly cleared of the groomsmen’s items when they entered. For now, it was their place to have a second alone before they needed to begin taking photographs. Y/n set her bouquet down on one of the tables, her other hand still in Jensen’s. He tugged her into his side again, smiling down at her, his lips turned up on one side. 
“Hi, wife.” 
“Hi, husband,” Y/n parroted his sentiment back to him, a chuckle on her tongue. “Are you gonna be disgustingly cheesy now?”
“It’s my wedding day, I think I’m entitled,” he nodded.
“Hmm, well good. I love it.” 
“I knew it!” Jensen bit his lip as he caressed his fingers along her jaw. He ran his thumb over her lower lip, his eyes examining the expanse of her face.
“Jay,” Jensen raised his brow at her, signaling her to continue. “I love you. Thank you for marrying me.”
“I love you too, pretty girl.” He promised, lowering his lips to her own in a quick caress. 
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It didn’t take long for the photographs to be finished, though it was boring work. Y/n assumed she probably shouldn’t feel that way, but her face was beginning to hurt from smiling so much. In the midst of it all, they’d signed their marriage license, so she guessed that made it all worth it. 
The day was flying by quicker than either of them expected. When people told her to pause and take in everything, she’d thought she’d prepared herself, but before she knew what was happening, they were seated at the sweetheart table across from the stage as Jared took the microphone for their before dinner toasts. 
Feedback reverberated across the makeshift stage and about the yard that was set up for their reception. Jared winced before clearing his throat. 
��Good evening, everybody, I’m Jared for all of you who don’t know. That beautiful woman over there is my baby sister and the handsome troll sitting next to her just happens to be my best friend, my brother from another mother. The two of them have come a long way since their first meeting, a day not unlike today. When Gen and I got hitched, I think they exchanged a total of five words that day. They were ships passing in the night then. It wasn’t until Y/n/n came to work with us on set that a series of events was set in motion that none of us expected. I won’t lie and say I was too happy when I first found out about their relationship, sorry Jensen,” Jared paused as the room chuckled, though outside of their immediate families, no one knew what he was talking about. “I know it took me a while to come around to the idea, but now that I’ve been able to watch the two of you grow together, and laugh together, and love each other, I realize I was being selfish. Y/n, there is no other man that I would trust more with your life and with your heart. I know that he’s always gonna be there to treat you right and pick you up when you’re down. I know this because I will find him if he doesn’t.” Jared waved off more laughs before continuing. “Alright, but in all honesty, I couldn’t be happier for the two of you and I can’t wait to watch you grow old together. I love you guys. To the Ackles!” 
Jared held up the champagne flute into the air before the room took a drink. Gen followed Jared as matron of honor and Josh brought up the rear as best man. All three of them were skilled at pulling out laughs and tears. Dinner was served just after and once the plates were finally cleared, the sun was nearly fully set below the horizon. 
The manor worked on bringing out the dessert table, a wide array of miniature pies, snickerdoodles, banana bread, pumpkin and sugar donuts, scones, a coffee bar, and lastly the wedding favors for their guests, a build-your-own candy apple bar. It was the perfect fall scene for their mid-November wedding. 
Y/n and Jensen made their way through the crowd, hugging family and friends and thanking them for joining them on their special day. A good crowd had formed on the dance floor, and it seemed that everyone was enjoying themselves. 
Miriam, Y/n’s great aunt on her father’s side, had pulled her into a long-winded conversation at her table. Y/n was perched in a seat across from her aunt, trying to stay invested in the conversation. To be honest, the bride wasn’t even sure what she was talking about anymore.
“Hey, Miriam.” Jensen’s voice broke her out of the little trance she had slipped into. He had a wide smile on his face as he knelt beside her aunt. “I know you ladies are having girl talk, but I was wondering if I could steal my wife for a minute?” 
“Oh!” Miriam exclaimed, a delighted smile on her face. Y/n watched, a grin on her face as she watched her husband charm her away from that table. “Of course! Silly me. She’s yours now, to do anything with you please.”
“Okay, Aunt Miriam,” Y/n stood and went to kiss her aunt on the cheek. Jensen took her hand and began to guide her away.
“Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do!” Her aunt’s exclamation had a blush creeping up on her neck, and Y/n had to cover her eyes with her hand. The whole time Jensen was just laughing beside her. 
Y/n was distracted by the small cheers from the people who heard her aunt that she didn’t notice her husband sneak a champagne bottle and a glass from a waiter on their way up to the house. She simply let him guide her up on the porch and over to a dimly lit corner that gave them a view of the entirety of their reception. 
“What are we doing?” She asked him as he handed her the flute. 
“We are taking a minute to ourselves, just to step back and soak up all that’s happened today,” Jensen explained as he filled the glass. 
“Ah,” Y/n let out a breath as she took a sip from the glass. She handed it over to her husband who copied her action. “Isn’t that what our first dance was for?” 
“Eh, everyone had their eyes on us then. This way, it’s just the two of us. We get to be on the outside looking in.” Jensen moved behind her, snaking his arms around her waist and resting his chin on her shoulder. His wife leaned into his embrace, enjoying the heat from his body as the night began to cool. 
The couple shared half a bottle of champagne as they watched their guests enjoy themselves. Most of the crowd was huddled on the dance floor, shaking away their worries for the time being. Those that were left were smuggling treats from the dessert table. 
It was an intriguing glimpse at a wedding from someone else’s perspective, and the couple was more than happy to just watch their loved ones enjoy themselves. After all, that’s what all a wedding was, a party, and people were supposed to have fun at parties; get rowdy and maybe a little drunk. The kids were carefree, shaking their butts to the melody that helped facilitate all the fun. 
Jensen glanced down at his watch to check the time before kissing the underside of her jaw. “We have to go get changed now,” he whispered to her. Y/n hummed in response, both of them not wanting to break the bubble that they had put themselves in on the porch, but alas, they had a plane to catch, and therefore needed to get out of their nice clothes.
The honeymoon suite that came with the rental of the manor was going to be used by Jared and Gen that night. Y/n and Jensen planned to leave her dress and his suit for them to take home. It worked best for them that they whisked away on their honeymoon right away. Overnight flights to Europe worked best when it came to kicking jet lag in the ass. 
So that was what they did. Jensen changed into jeans and a white tee and Y/n into leggings and a white tee. Out of all the stupid couple things people did on their wedding day, Y/n had opted for matching ‘going away’ outfits. 
The couple triple checked that they had everything they needed as Jared found his way to them. He helped Jensen pack the car with their belongings and before they knew it, they were being seen off by their loved ones, a whirlwind of sparklers lighting their path to the car. The couple hugged their parents goodbye before slipping into the black sedan.
As the car whizzed down the dirt path towards the airport, the crowd that was left meandered back to where the bartender was calling ‘last call.’ On the outskirts of the property, a figure stepped back into the tree line, the shadows hiding the stranger from view. The man dropped the butt of his cigarette into the pile building on the ground, crushing it into the leaves of the forest with the toe of his shoe before disappearing into the night. 
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Part 1: The Conception
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galactic-magick · 5 years ago
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Not So Different: Virgil x Reader
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Request: Can I get uhh new side (Pride?) Who is female and everyone is surprised and it's virgil x reader and lots of him being jealous even tho u aren't together and angst and him being the big spoon and stuff ty mwah (sorry if this is badly written I'm going on 1 hours of sleep in the past 2 days hahaha okay - @hhh-angels​
Summary: You are Thomas’s prideful side, and you immediately bond with Roman for obvious reasons. Virgil doesn’t like that very much…
Words: 1400+
Warnings: angst, jealousy
Author’s Notes: I hope you like this! There’s a few time-skips cuz I wanted it to be kinda slow-burn and build up the angst lol. (Also I’d just like to say there is no Roman hate here! He’s kinda viewed as the bad guy in this but I promise I love him plz don’t come after me)
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“Hi!” you pop up next to Roman, waving to Thomas. Everyone jumps, but you’re so happy to actually be here that you don’t mind their intense reaction. Deceit’s done a great job at hiding you for years, and you’re finally getting to reveal your existence.
You represent Thomas’s pride. You’re not really either a light or dark side, since pride can be used in so many different ways. Pride can be used for good, such as when Thomas is confident in his achievements, ideas, and sexuality. But if it gets too strong, it can become an issue. Excessive pride can lead to being self-absorbed, insensitive, and arrogant, and unfortunately that may be the reason you’re here.
“I’m sorry, who are you?” Thomas asks.
“I’m your pride!” you grin. “But you can just call be Y/N,”
Roman looks you up and down, “But, why are you-?”
“A girl? I just felt like presenting myself this way. Do you need me to change?”
“No, no, of course not! We can sing Disney duets together!” You and Roman immediately start singing “A Whole New World.”
Virgil rolls his eyes.
Thomas stares in disbelief, “I’m still confused, why are you here? Where did you come from?”
“You tell me, Thomas,” you laugh, continuing to sing with Roman.
“Did you guys know about her?”
“Not particularly, no,” Logan and the other sides shake their heads.
“Virgil? Is she another dark side?”
“Not exactly,” he sighs. “But I- I should’ve been able to stop her,”
“Why?”
“Yeah, why, Virgil?” your singing stops and you meet his gaze.
“I’m the one who’s supposed to balance out Thomas’s ego with self-consciousness and insecurity,”
“Who needs that,” Roman scoffs.
“Actually, he does need it,” Logan corrects, pulling up a chart. “Think of it as a modified Yerkes-Dodson curve. With anxiety, one side of the extreme is complete carelessness, and the other is full-on panic. With pride, one side would be self-loathing, and the other would be narcissism. Ideally, everyone should be in the middle, having confidence in yourself but not so much that you become ignorant or put others down,”
“Is she here because…I’m on the second side?”
“Oh no…” Patton mumbles.
“Nonsense! I see nothing wrong with Y/N being here,” Roman objects, draping an arm around your shoulders. Virgil cringes a bit.
“Technically, Roman is correct,” Logan admits hesitantly. “As long as you don’t listen to her excessively, nothing detrimental will come of her presence,”
“Okay…” Thomas exhales.
“Her getting too close to Roman is what you really need to worry about,” Virgil grumbles.
“Hey! I thought you guys were past this?”
“Maybe not,”
“Well fine, Virgil, we’ll go if you have such a big problem with us,” Roman sneers, taking your hand and sinking down.
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 Over the next few weeks, you and Roman have become best friends. You’ve written approximately 15 musicals together now, sung every single Disney song multiple times, and have brainstormed millions of ideas on how to help Thomas achieve his dreams in the most extravagant way possible.
“I don’t know how much longer I can take this obnoxious behavior,” Logan closes his book and slams it on the table. You and Roman are very loudly reenacting Hamilton in his room at the moment, and the noise is filling the entire mind palace.
“They’re just having fun, Logan!” Patton shrugs, playing some Go Fish with Virgil.
“Come on, Patton, you know Roman’s just going to corrupt her,” Virgil groans.
“Now, Virgil, I may have had my doubts before but there’s no need to be mean,”
“I’ve had it,” Logan stands up and stomps over to Roman’s door. “CAN I PLEASE HAVE SOME PEACE AND QUIET FOR THIRTY MINUTES?!”
With that, no one so much as breathes loudly for the rest of the day.
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 It’s probably way past midnight now, but you still can’t sleep. You head to the kitchen to grab a snack, jumping when you see Virgil there as well.
“What are you doing here?” you shriek.
“I could ask you the same thing,”
“I suppose so,” you grin, hoisting yourself up to sit on the counter. “I guess I wouldn’t mind the company,”
“I usually come down here to be alone,”
“Look, I know you hate me, but you could just kindly ask me to leave,”
“I don’t hate you,”
“You don’t?”
“No!” he sighs, rubbing his eyes. “Are you really so self-absorbed that you think if people aren’t all over you they hate you?”
“Excuse me?” you shoot back. “I’m pretty sure you directly said you didn’t want me around!”
“I did not say that. I said you need to be under control, and teaming up with Roman is not going to help that,”
“What’s wrong with Roman?”
“Can’t you see he’s using you? He only likes you because you’re so similar and you can sing princess songs with him!”
“And how is that bad, exactly?” you retaliate. “He’s the only one who’s been nice to me since I got here, so sorry if my choice in friends isn’t to your standards,”
“It’s just-“
“You know what, Virgil? I really thought we would get along. We both have the capacity for good and evil, and we both help to balance Thomas out. We have a lot more in common than you think,” you slide off the counter and walk out.
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 You and Virgil don’t speak for a while after that. Not that you talked a lot before, but that fight really solidified things. You can’t even make eye contact with each other, it’s like you’re not even there.
Roman keeps asking you what’s wrong, but you just shrug him off. How are you supposed to tell him that he’s part of the problem? That maybe if you weren’t so close, Virgil would consider talking to you?
You never meant any harm when you revealed yourself. You really thought you’d be able to get along with all the sides, but it seems that Roman’s the only one who celebrates who you are. Logan barely tolerates you, and that’s only when you’re not being obnoxious with Roman. Patton’s alright with you, but he gets a little jittery if you suggest anything that compromises his morals. And then there’s Virgil, and you know how that’s going.
You don’t really feel like you have to apologize, it’s not in your nature anyway, but you’re sick of having to avoid him all the time now. You need to talk to him again whether he likes it or not.
You swing open the door to his room without knocking and sit on the bed, “Hi,”
“Is privacy just something you don’t understand?”
“It appears so,” you laugh. “Look Virgil, I know you’re mad at me, and honestly I’m mad at you too, but I don’t want to be anymore,” You take a deep breath, “I like you. I wish we had a better start, but I’m willing to start over,”
“Are you serious?”
“Yes,” you scoot closer to him. “And I told Roman to leave us alone for the rest of the day, so don’t worry about him,”
“You didn’t have to do that,”
“I know I didn’t. But I did. So do you want to hang out or not?”
“I guess so-“ before he can finish, you grab his hand and drag him out of his room to the main area of the mind palace.
“You pick a movie, I’m gonna go steal some of Patton’s cookies,” Virgil watches you, stunned, before flopping on the couch and scrolling through the selection. He starts one as you sit down next to him, handing him some cookies.
“Just want to make sure, you actually want to hang out with me?”
“Yes, Virgil. If I didn’t I wouldn’t have asked,” you drape a blanket over the two of you and settle in.
As the movie goes on, you subconsciously rest your head on his shoulder. He stiffens immediately and you jerk back up.
“Oh my gosh I’m so sorry-“
“N-no, it’s fine,” he releases his breath. “I’m just…not used to people doing that,”
By the time the movie’s over, you’re fully asleep and Virgil freezes again, unsure what to do. Should he carry you to your room? Leave you here to sleep? Wake you up?
He slowly wraps his arms around your waist and lies down with you, being careful not to make any sudden movements. Despite his efforts, you squirm a bit in your sleep, but thankfully you don’t open your eyes. He fits his chin in the crook of your neck and dozes off himself.
He knows you didn’t have to give him a second chance, but you did. You were right, you weren’t so different after all, and he’ll always be thankful for the opportunity to be something more to you.
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haikyall · 4 years ago
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ayoo~ this is for sonderdaisies in instagram and discord! Here’s your prompt in my entry for @bnhagiftexchange WC: 4.7K
Pairings: Hawks & Miruko (Keigo Takami & Rumi Usagiyama) AU/Prompt: Musician AU, 
Summary: Music brings people together, even if you see each other at work... and live across the street from one another
Three hours. It has been three hours since Rumi has started looking for her portfolio. That portfolio had the pieces she wanted to present to her leader when they start rehearsal tomorrow. That portfolio could bring her career to new heights. That portfolio could get her a promotion. The portfolio is missing. 
Her house is already a mess because of trying to flip it upside down just to look for that flimsy clear book. She hates the fact that she is forgetful and things like this happen on the daily basis. 
Maybe it’s under the bed— you already checked the bed— how about one more ti— you checked it five times already. Inside the couch? You can’t rip open your couch, Rumi. I can watch me. Okay, where are you going to get a new one? Fuck where is it? I swear I won’t be able to practice tonight without those.
She knows it’s not at the rehearsal studio, she remembers putting it in her envelope… where is her envelope? Rumi suddenly has the motivation to look for something else. Did I leave it at the studio?!?!
Her frustration gets the better of her and she starts to aggressively look for the clear envelope. She gets more annoyed as more time passes and she hasn’t found the thing yet. Her annoyed self got more pissed to know the fact that it was ten in the night. She annoyingly grunts and then she hears it…
Soft piano playing. It was Clair de Lune, Haydn. It was calming, soothing. The volume was soft enough to be heard by neighbors whose houses are just across the street but not loud enough to be causing any disruption. It was like the house the sound was coming from was a huge music box. 
Whoever was playing the piano, was very good. The emotions were displayed perfectly and mixing some of their own. You would know if you’re emotional in playing by simply catching the attention of the unsuspecting audience. Rumi notices how the pianist speeds up by half a second and after a while of playing they would realize the speed and calm down. That’s not how you play the song.
The song calmed Rumi down. She listened to it for quite a while, settling on the couch while thinking if she did leave her life’s work at her office. Her brain goes haywire thinking if she even labeled her stuff. She scolds herself for being so damn irresponsible, this wouldn’t be happening because of it. 
Her eyelids start to droop the more she listens to the goddamn classical piano player. Times like these are when she wants to throw something to the other house to shut the people up there but this time she has absolutely no reason and energy for that.
Rumi blacks out.
Rumi Usagiyama is late and it was a difference of five minutes… five minutes led to thirty because of her extensive care for her silver hair that reaches the curves of her hips. That same thirty minutes led to an hour because of searching “how to cook pancakes” on Google and ultimately failing, leading her to just settle with cold pizza on her fridge. An hour flew to an hour and forty-five minutes as she was looking for her sheet music which led her to have a massive breakdown because she was missing pages and had to print everything again, and then she realizes that she’s running five minutes late which lead to a total of an hour and fifteen minutes late with ten minutes tardy time.
If it weren’t for that fucking pianist and their fucking Haydn I wouldn’t be so late and slept on the couch.
She frantically runs to her rehearsal room where everyone involved in the project we're talking, tuning their instruments, eating, resting, or a combination of a few. It was like this every morning, you enter a room of people you’ll work with for a few months to play for a musical, and then when the project ends you act like you didn’t know each other’s life story and how they came around with their instrument.
It was always so noisy.
The tan girl sighs as she expects another classic sermon from her superiors saying that “she should be more responsible” or that “if you loved music, maybe be more punctual”. 
Well, I happen to love pancakes too so shove your fucking violin bows up your asses. We don’t even play the same fucking instruments.
Rumi sighs as she smiles and bows apologetically to her superiors. Her superiors shake their head and leave her little space in the wide rehearsal room and rolling her eyes, she sits down, reviewing her sheet music as a way of prepping herself.
“Chill down, baby bird, you look like you were gonna pounce on them if they didn’t walk away,” Rumi sighs in relief at recognizing who’s voice now was towering over. The voice laced with concern but 90% consisted of cockiness. She looks up and sees a blond, and stout Keigo Takami with an amused eyebrow raised.
Rumi sends a scowl onto Keigo’s way, “Hahaha, very funny Kei,” Keigo chuckles as he squats to Rumi’s level as she attempts to focus on her work.
“I am quite the crowd-pleaser myself if you didn’t notice,” The blond dude says in reply and it takes for the tan girl to process what in tarnation her colleague just let out.
Rumi peels her eyes off her sheet music one more time, and shakes her head, “No, why would I— why are you even here?” She asks annoyingly to the smirking Keigo who was also looking at her sheet music.
The blond man stands up, “Just wanted to remind you we have rehearsal in five, baby bird— oh, you guys have a similar sheet music to the stringed instruments,” 
The silver-haired grumbles as she realizes that Keigo was doing her a favor, she completely forgot about the rehearsal, “Thanks, Kei, I’ll keep it in mind” Keigo turns around but seems to have forgotten to say something and turns back to Rumi who is now doing air-drumming movements, aligning her hands on the imaginary lyre, playing the piece with the correct notes in her head.
“Also, uhh you left some of your sheet music here” Keigo hands her a portfolio with her name at the front and where all of her missing sheet music pages were located. Rumi mentally slaps herself in the face to scold herself for forgetting such an important thing in her life let alone make Keigo return it.
Rumi grabs the portfolio “I was wondering where that went… thank you, sorry about that,” She apologizes and Keigo finally turns around gives her a thumbs up. She remembers a part of her conversation and yells back.
“AND JUST SO YOU KNOW, PIANOS ARE BOTH STRINGED AND PERCUSSION SO DON’T DISCRIMINATE SHIT, BABY CARROT,”
Keigo smiles to himself, finally, a decent reply. The thumbs-up he was showing just now flips and turns into a middle finger as he walks back to his little space of the rehearsal room. 
Rumi smiles at the non-verbal reply and shakes her head. He seems to know how to cheer things up huh? She examines the smooth texture of her clear portfolio, once again scolding herself, clutching the plastic material in anger.
So… I had a mental breakdown, and wasted my time for fUCKING NOTHING?!?!?!
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Keigo packs up the last of the things he needs to take his leave from the rehearsal studio. He slings his backpack over his shoulder and starts to stride away out of the building.
The blond man stands in line waiting for the subway to arrive, as he does an old lady in a kimono outfit comes up behind him.
“You have grown, young bird”
Keigo is stunned, is this lady talking to the right guy? The pianist looks in both directions, checking to see if she is talking to the right person. The lady giggles as she sees that Keigo points to himself to be even more sure that it was him.
“Do I know you?” Keigo asks 
The old lady smiles, “No, but I’ve seen you grow on this exact hallway, I’m proud of what you’ve done” She then proceeds to point at the place where Keigo used to play songs as people walked by, grateful for any change they drop him with. Keigo remembers this in an instant and scratches the back of his head in embarrassment.
“O-oh, th-thank you, ma’am” He bows toward the elderly and she starts to enter the train,
“Enjoy your trip home,”
Keigo smiles, “You too ma’am” He then enters the train as well.
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Keigo then arrives home to hear xylophones to be the sound that greets him. He’s aware that one of his neighbors plays the xylophone. Keigo is sure it's not anyone from work as the xylophone pieces were never the pieces they would play at work. He assumes that they would practice the workpieces given that the performance is just a week away from now. The xylophone pieces were just popular songs. He sometimes hums along to the songs his neighbor chose. It was like Keigo’s evening couldn’t be complete without at least hearing one note of the xylophone, it served as his lullaby into the night.
Keigo doesn’t complain about the noise. It’s not noise, it was one of the most beautiful harmonies one could ever hear. He would trade the world to hear it again.
“Not in the mood today, huh?” He says to himself as he hears that the xylophone notes were just being played at random, not a single beat or harmony was being made. It was like they were being played out of frustration like a person was venting their anger or whatever they were feeling onto the instrument. He decides to not join them for tonight and sighs at the fact that he won’t be practicing the piano.
Keigo wanders how his neighbor is even still playing, he swore that the amount of frustration they’re letting out onto the instrument seems enough to break the sticks used to make the sound of it. He’s impressed that the xylophone itself is still in one piece to be exact. 
Keigo never had the energy or time to know who exactly was his neighbor due to his work and his dedication to it. His neighbor may have thought otherwise and never introduced themselves when they first moved in. He didn’t mind, he respected their privacy plus, it would be extremely awkward if he introduces himself now and not five months ago.
He listens to how frustrated his neighbor seems to be. He chuckles at times when he hears the same key is being played like they were annoyed by the sound of it and tries to fix it by repeatedly playing the note. 
Even if the xylophone isn’t exactly playing any song right now, he still believes that it’s still harmony in some way, it invokes emotion… well... his emotions, it was like the instrument was talking to him, ranting on how crappy their day was, a broken music box. He found the thought both funny and intriguing. Sometimes, he wants to know what’s got the lyre player in such a sour mood like this.
As Keigo listens to the horrific music. He searches up piano music sheets as more xylophone playing was starting to give him a headache. “Your Name, huh? Is this what you wanted to learn, baby bird?” He asks himself, remembering one of the pieces that were in Rumi’s portfolio. Keigo simply couldn’t help it, the clear book was thick, and he’s a curious man.
The music then stops, Keigo looks at the time; 10:00 pm. Ah, they should stop now. He notices that whenever it was ten sharp, the music stops, even if it was in the middle of a song. It was their bedtime, Keigo then decides to also call it a night and starts to close all the lights and prepare for bed. 
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Rumi barges into the rehearsal room, she sighs in relief to see that no one was there yet. She woke up early today, she didn’t get to practice any songs last night and it pissed her off. She was so busy scolding herself with forgetting the portfolio of her pieces that she had forgotten the more important matter, practicing the exact songs in her portfolio. 
She didn’t want to be a burden to the other lyre players since it was evident who knew how to play the lyre if they practiced their pieces before going to work and it would be hella embarrassing if Rumi didn’t have any songs to present her lyre group with. 
It was a tradition that the lyre group makes lyre versions of popular songs, everyone in the building loves it. The sounds resembled that of a music box, melodic, lullaby-like, gentle, and peaceful, just with six other xylophones playing. 
She then grabs a music sheet stand and shoves her portfolio on it, and she starts playing in an instant. She takes notes of the pauses and how the song escalates. Maybe the group will choose her songs, the songs she’s been choosing have been very difficult, those kinds of songs kind of gives an appealing view to their leader. 
Rumi chose quite a popular song, it was “Sparkle” from the movie Your Name. She chose it mainly because she cried at the ending more than she would like to admit. She skips the repetitive piano intro and starts straight at the D#. It was quite a simple piece, she was hoping that the leader would somehow make it more complicated. The leader would always encourage them to bring him something more simple to make it grander to play since he can turn it more difficult the more they play together.
The silver-haired girl has been tapping on the same notes over and over again but seems to slowly lose count on how many times she should be playing a specific note. “Five D#… wait no… wasn’t it four?”
She plays the notes again to confirms her suspicion and she starts to anger herself at how much she confused herself over the starting line of the notes she’s playing. “If it weren’t for me and my forgetful ass and forgot the fucking portfolio, I wouldn’t be here right now cram practicing,” she grumbles to herself as she lashes her anger on the flipping of pages on her portfolio.
She starts to get impatient with herself since she keeps on making the same mistake on the same note. For some reason, she isn’t keeping track of how many times her glockenspiel on the metal plates “GODDAMMIT ALREADY” She screams out in frustration, flinging her stick towards the other side of the room. 
The stick barely misses the incoming blond male that enters the room. His eyes follow the direction of the stick as it hits the wall, taking precautions to not get hit by another stick. He notices that the stick is not a usual drum stick but is more similar to a lyre stick… Rumi. “Woah there, take a chill pill, Rumi,” Keigo says as he enters the room.
“Keigo… hi,” Rumi breathes in and composes herself and Keigo finds this a perfect time to piss her off even more
“Hello baby‘I'm pissed and I throw my stick in anger but luckily I'm alone’bird” Keigo teases while making air quotes as he says the nickname with his index and middle fingers. Rumi rolls her eyes. She paces across the room to pick up her poor glockenspiel as the other person in the room settles his place on the piano
“Well not anymore,” She grumbles and Keigo simply chuckles.
“What you practicing?”
“Just for some presentation,” Rumi shrugs off the question and focuses to prepare to start playing.
“Can I listen?” Keigo says in pure curiosity and Rumi’s answer went out faster before she even thought of saying it.
“NO!”
“And why not?” Keigo asks, raising an eyebrow at the sudden response.
“BECAUSE I HAVENT….” Rumi answers a bit too fast again and shuts herself up and tries to concentrate again on the piece.
“You haven’t what Rumi? I’m not a fortune teller over here and even if you do say no, I’m still going to listen,” Keigo points out and Rumi huffs in frustration at the man’s persistence. She hated at the fact that Keigo is right. He’s assigned to the same orchestra as her so he can’t possibly leave the room, and it’s not like he can’t listen to it even if he wanted to.
“Ihaven’tpracticedityet” Rumi says in a quick and silent voice. Keigo was impressed she managed to speak in a volume that's still too quiet even if they were the only two people in the room
“Sorry what? You were too soft” Keigo says, genuinely and for spite. Rumi inhales deeply, calming herself down before reiterating what she just said, in a slower and louder manner. 
“I haven’t practiced yet,”
Keigo scoffs, that’s what she’s so worried about?  He looks at her dead in the eye. “I’ll help you then,” 
“What’s the piece?” Keigo asks, stretching his fingers as preparation to start playing.
“Sparkle, from—” Rumi calmly says
“—Your Name”
“Your Name,” They both say simultaneously. An awkward silence fills the room and they both freeze at the realization that they said something at the same time.
“Do you play the intro?” Keigo asks and Rumi shakes her head.
“No, it hurts the ears if I play it on the lyre” She explains and Keigo nods. 
He then shrugs his shoulders and faces the piano, “I’ll play it then,”
“Whenever you’re ready then,”
Keigo’s hands lay on the white and black pieces, awaiting the right signal to himself to start playing. He calms his senses and takes a sharp inhale of breath. His fingers then start to wander and dance on the piano and the first notes are finally played.
Rumi waits for the repetitive beginning to finally come to an end and joins Keigo in the next measure. The piano and the sound of the lyre start to compliment each other, Rumi is impressed that she can play better with the guidance of a piano… Or maybe it’s Kei— NOPE IT'STHE PIANO.
The flow of the music was so enchanting, the music was attracting the people who weren’t assigned to the studio. The piece itself was already hard to play on the piano alone, concentration only became harder for both as they hear people crowding the entrance of the room. The pressure was killing the pair in the most silent yet obvious manner.
Don’t fuck up, Rumi. Don’t you dare fuck it up now? It’s going to be so fucking embarrassing for Keigo if you dare mess it up. Oh my fucking god, too fast, too fast, too fAST—
It was obvious that the piece was escalating for some reason and Rumi was panicking at the pace they were going for many reasons. One, the tan girl hasn’t memorized the piece, meaning she has to look at both the piece and her xylophone. She’s starting to wonder why on earth she’s speeding up. 
Was she not following the time signature? Maybe she didn’t time the rests right. Shit, did she forget to play a note again? Rumi looks at Keigo and everything starts to fall into place. Keigo is panicking. 
Keigo’s eyes were so focused on playing the piece it was like he was solely playing the piano on his own. His fingers are going too fast, it wasn’t obvious to the audience but he was a least two beats advanced. He’s forgetting what piece even was in the first place. His eyes are too wide. Keigo is going too fast. 
“Keigo!” Rumi screams out. Keigo hears it and he turns around and he finally sees it. Rumi isn’t looking at him but he can see her struggle, the way her eyes are flipping from the notes to the actual instrument was her way of panicking and telling Keigo to slow it down, any faster and she’s going to have to make a mistake on the way of trying to keep up.
“Sorry,” Keigo mouths out and he tries to mellow down the speed but it ends up being too fast for Rumi’s speed again. Rumi hasn’t seen Keigo’s response Rumi feels like her arm is about to fall off. She’s just pulling through the fact that the song is about to end… Okay maybe choosing the six-minute version of the song was a bad idea. 
The song finally ends and they get applause from the people who were watching them. The pair never really processed how many people were watching. It looked like only a few caught on to the fact that they were a bit too fast and the fact they ended a bit early because of it. 
Keigo and Rumi share a hug and Rumi hit’s Keigo’s nape in the process. “That was pretty stupid of you, Keigo,”
“Sorry about that,”
Keigo and Rumi turn to the crowd and simply bows in gratitude.
“What is going on in here?” The head of the lyre group comes in, the crowd quiets down their noise. It shows on their face that they have no idea why there is a crowd and why Rumi and Keigo are bowing as it turns out the head of the lyre group has just arrived in the building and hasn’t watched the entire scene play out.
“Ah, Keigo was helping me practice,” Rumi explains with a bright smile, satisfied she even finished the song. The leader raises an eyebrow as Keigo bows in front of them, a way of greeting.
“Is that so?” 
“She couldn’t get the timing right,” Keigo explains, why he is helping her in the first place.
The leader crosses their hands on their chest, “It sounds to me, you also couldn’t get the timing right, Keigo,” They say with a menacing voice.
“He got nervous, chill out,” Rumi defends.
“A musician that can’t play at the right time signature shouldn’t be playing in the first place,” The leader says, smirking. They’ve pissed off Keigo, it was obvious by the way he was looking down, fist clenched. He’s holding in every urge to bite back at the way the leader was taunting the pair.
“Is that your way of telling Rumi her song choice sucked?” Keigo quietly asks.
“Excuse me?”
“You weren’t here for the performance, more likely you came by the end of it, I can see it in your face,” Keigo points out the bewilderedness of the guy the moment they came in. He can tell that they haven’t calmed down from the shock of the people and the ending of the song.
“That’s not what I—“
“I wasn’t finished,” Keigo says, Rumi is freaking out. She’s trying to calm Keigo down by gripping his arm and silent whispers, scolding his name but Keigo persists and continues, “Now, if you’re going to tell me and Rumi that the piece she chose doesn’t suit your style, then maybe you shouldn’t be a leader because of that selfish thought, 3/4 of your lyre group are already here and they are looking at you with pretty nasty looks,” Keigo reminds the leader as he points to some people in the crowd and the leader sees their members looking at him menacingly or not even looking at them.
“Anyways, if you don’t like the help of other people from your same orchestra, maybe you should take a chill pill,” Keigo says, packing up his stuff and leaving. 
“Keigo— wait!” Rumi says, gathering her stuff as well and following shortly, completely ignoring her leader.
“Where are you going?” She says after chasing up to the blond man.
“Home,” 
“Let me come with you,”
“but—“ Keigo tries to retort, seeing that the silver-haired girl still has work and has to present the piece they were practicing in the first place yet that same girl cuts him off,
“It’s the least I could do after everything you said, dumbass,”
“Fine,” Keigo sighs continues on his journey with Rumi.
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They both wait for the subway train to arrive, and as they do so, a new but familiar voice enters their conversation, “Hello there, young bird,”
Rumi is shocked to hear an old voice from behind her so she turns around. Keigo already knew the voice so his calm stature doesn’t change, “Hello,” Keigo says, bowing in respect.
“Where are you going?” The old lady asks.
“Home, people at work like to be asses today,”
“I get that, you have a pretty guest too,” The old lady points at Rumi who has a tint of blush on her cheeks after being called pretty. 
“Hi, I’m Rumi Usagiyama,” She says, bowing as well
“Hello there, little bunny, ah… well I have to be going, have a wonderful day you two,” The elderly woman says, looking at her watch and departing.
“Take care!” Keigo says as he watches her depart from them. He notices the soft gaze of Rumi as she watches the elder woman disappear, “… you like being called pretty~” He says, teasing the smaller human.
“N-NO I DO NOT,” Rumi says, eyes wide, color creeping up her cheeks, and hits Keigo’s shoulder on instinct.
“Hey, what was that for?” Keigo says a hand goes to the injured area. Not all that injured but still painful.
Rumi rolls her eyes, “You are annoying,”
“You like it when I’m annoyin— okAY OKAY I’LL STOP,” Keigo tries to bite back but Rumi is already a step ahead and pinches and twists Keigo’s ear. The train finally arrives and the two finally calm down and board the train.
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They are finally walking to what Keigo calls his home. As they walk through, Rumi notices how this path seems familiar. Too familiar. It’s like she knows it because she’s been here every day. That’s exactly what it was. 
Is he going to make a left there? But I also live there. Then straight ahead for two intersections then another left. wAIT A SECOND—
“You live here?” Rumi asks and the question catches Keigo off guard. Of course, he lives here, where else was this girl expecting?
“Yeah… is there a problem?”Keigo slowly answers. Rumi’s brain is doing the most before short-circuiting again, everything seems to fall into place. 
“Did you just so happen to hear instruments playing from your other neighbors?” Rumi asks an oddly specific question “Cause ya know, you’re not the only one who can play an instrument.” She explains and Keigo nods.
“Yeah, just yesterday this neighbor of mine must’ve been pissed~ they were making the most random of notes I swear, poor xylophone just wanted some rest,” He chuckles and Rumi nods.  Did this asshat just say xylophone? yeSTERDAY?!
“ARE YOU THE ONE WHO PLAYED CLAIR DE LUNE THE OTHER DAY?!” Rumi again asks a specific question and Keigo answer it absent-mindedly.
“Yes, how did you—“
“WE’RE NEIGHBORS YOU FUCKHEAD,” Rumi freaks out and Keigo doesn’t seem to be on the same page as her.
“… what?”
“The xylophone playing yesterday wAS ME,” Rumi explains that she was the mastermind of the horrific music and Keigo slowly starts to understand.
“YOU?!?!” Keigo points at a laughing Rumi. “WHY WERE YOU PISSED?!”
“CAUSE I LEFT THIS GODDAMN PORTFOLIO AND THE LEADER GOT PISSED AT ME FOR IT,” Rumi explains while waving the envelope she was looking for one and a half days ago. 
“BUT I RETURNED IT TO YOU” Keigo tries to make sense of the situation
“EXACTLY WHY I WAS PISSED,” Rumi says as Keigo shakes his head, everything finally clicks into place and they both have calmed down, “Thank you, for a while ago,” Rumi silently says, remembering how they even found out the new information in the first place. She sees her house and yet they turn the opposite way.
“Hmm? Oh, no problem, was getting sick and tired of them treating you like shit anyway,” Keigo simply says as they finally arrive at his home, Rumi feels weirded out at the fact that she isn’t at her house but the house right in front of it.“Care for coffee, neighbor?”
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chimswae · 4 years ago
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Summary: She may think she has Bangtan Sonyeondan wrapped around her fingers. She may think it is easy to love the members equally without hurting any soul. She may think the boys wont fall head over heels for her. She assumes it is okay to show a little love and affection towards the boys, what if she gets it all wrong? What if it only brings more complication to her already complicated life? Can she survive their charms? Will she be able to resist them? What if they just wont let her go?
- Pairing: BTS x Oc ( Yoongi x OC, Jungkook x OC)
- Genre: Fluff, Slight Angst, Romance, Idol!au
- Word Count: 4, 330
- Author Note: So im late, i will do double update! so please check on next chapter too~ :) thank u for whoever that read my cliche story HAHAHA i have no words to describe how im embarassed i am AHAHHAA anyways ~ 
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Chapter 23
Promotional month embarked the start of everything.  Hectic schedule, unreasonable amount of sleep time in a day, the most would be 2 hours and not to mention the studios and practice rooms would be their second home for the time being. The boys had been practicing non-stop these past few days until their official comeback early in February. This time their popularity soared higher than their previous comeback. It felt like a dream, but the boys did it. Their album sales make it digital or physical had risen drastically in comparison to previous sales.
The impact of Bangtan Sonyeondan to the industry was no joke. More people showed their support and their fanbase grew two times bigger than before in the blink of an eyes. Phenomenal indeed. Overwhelmed by the support, the boys promised to work harder this year to repay Armys’ love. Entering the last week of their You Never Walk Alone promotion, the boys were ready to start their Wings Tour around the globe. Unlike before they went to few continents depending on the demand of the respected country however this time their schedule was utilized for the first half of 2017.
Seul massaged her aching muscle and sunk on the couch with sulky face. The dorm was quiet and cold since none of the boys were home at this time.  They would only be home around dawn to get short nap before heading to their next schedule early in the morning. Following the change of their schedule, Seul would take an evening shift and went to their place right after her shift. So, she could prepare advanced breakfast for them. It became her routine to come around 2 in the morning and stayed for two hours or more, making sure the boys got a proper breakfast despite their busy schedule.
Mrs Hwang on the other hand was well informed pertaining to Seul’s unusual activity and she would make Hoon, more like force his son to pick her sister up every day from work. World is a scary place, she did not want to risk Seul’s life though that girl was the one who insisted to change her caretaking schedule out of sudden.
Glancing on her phone screen, she decided to call it a day since it was already 3 A.M and surprisingly she managed to pull her work within an hour. Seul had informed Hoon in advance so the younger guy would not pick her up considering he had exam the next day. She did not want to be blame for his bad performance later on.
“Should I watch Tae’s drama to kill time?” grinning to herself, Seul made up her mind to catch the latest episode. As she expected, the boys had recorded every episode up till the latest one.
What a supportive boyfriend!
It took Seul a moment to remember the last episode she watched, then it came to her realization she was following the drama diligently every week. Seul never missed any episode since she watched this with her mother. Of course, her mother would watch it, we were talking about her so-called adoptive son on screen.
Satisfied with her choice, Seul sat with her leg cross on the couch gleefully. She was excited to see different side of Taehyung on screen. A side which could only be seen on screen. Indeed, BTS V nailed it so perfectly. There were times Taehyung would give her a call as soon as his drama aired that particular day just to hear her opinion. She couldn’t understand why her opinion matter in this anyways.
 “Seul-seul! Did you watch?” Taehyung’s voice croaked in happiness. Apart from his members comment, Taehyung anticipated Seul’s point of view every week caused him to automatically give the girl a call after a new episode aired.
Seul laughed softly at Taehyung’s weird antic “I watched it Tae” he hummed. “So how was it this week?” he chewed his lower lips knowing how bluntly honest she could be. Taehyung valued her honesty even though sometimes Seul would never leave her sassiness behind, he didn’t care. He basically grew up with Min Suga’s sarcasm so to hear something similar from Seul, he was already immune to it.
“Hurm.. do you want to hear the good one or the bad one first?” she poked fun making Taehyung pouted in his seat.
“I want to hear good one first” Seul could imagine Taehyung’s pouty lips as a protest whenever he was forced to make a complicated choice.
Pressing her lips together to suppress her laughter, Seul regained her composure to have a decent conversation with him “You are certainly better if we were to compare with the episode which you first appeared. You look natural and comfortable with your character now. As I mentioned before, I like how you portray your emotions through your deep eyes. It is not a joke. How did you do that?” she professed earnestly.
Her compliments flustered him “Urm…Thank you..You are flattering me”
“I am not..You really did well Tae. Don’t tell me you are blushing” she teased.
“YAH I AM NOT! Alright, I am ready to hear the bad one” Taehyung murmured under his breath with hope it was not as nasty as her first comment back then. “Listen carefully Kim Taehyung, I am about to say something that might hurt your heart” the tone of her voice was stern and cold.
“Ji Seul you are scaring me! Stop sounding so serious”
“I am trying to, okay give me a moment” he heard her heavy breathing at the end of the line as if she was in the middle of night work out. What was on her mind?
“Tae-ah..I think you are too adorable for me to handle. Shouldn’t Hansung be manlier?”
Taehyung gasped “Is that an insult?” her small giggle tickled his heart. “Or is it your way complimenting me?” he pressed. There were times he craved for this kind of attention from Seul, made him feel normal guy around his age. To have a simple conversation with a friend gave him tranquillity.
“Will you take that as an insult since you really hated cutesy stuff nowadays?”
“Armys think I am cute. I will live with that if it comes from Armys and you. Yah, I am serious. Tell me right now what is my flaw?” he insisted.
Seul shook her head “Couldn’t find it. You are a rookie, but you are doing great. My mom thinks your acting is real and she really into it. Don’t ask me who is her favourite character, because she is choosing you over Minho. Aren’t that too much that she’s giving extra attention on you?” Taehyung beamed.
“Why? Are you jealous that Ahjumma favours me more than you?”
“I am used to it, Bangtan boys this, Bangtan boys that. You can take my mom’s love, I have Eodeng and Eomuk to love me” he cringed at the response. “Ew, that simply means you have Jin hyung’s love. Those two brats are the mini Kim Seokjin” she rolled her eyes in process.
She retorted sarcastically “Who are you calling brat? You are the brat!”
 She found herself smiling at the memories, being with Taehyung made her comfortable. Something that she could feel whenever she’s with Jin and Hoseok. Returning her attention back to the screen, Seul watched the drama and clasped her hand excitedly.  A silly smile would appear on her face every time Taehyung appeared on screen along with small awe in between.
Few months ago, she ridiculed the power of Bangtan Sonyeondan on her now as time passed it slowly turned her into a fan. Guess, she was being supportive of her friends.
Yes, supportive sounds fitting.
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“Sejin hyung quick quick my bladder is about to explode” Jimin whiney voice filled the emptiness of the hallway. Other members stood sleepily behind him. Meanwhile, Jimin was getting impatient to finish his business inside. “Gosh, why are you so whiney” he pressed the button hurriedly, entering the password.
As soon as Jimin heard the beep, he squished his small body between the door and Sejin and ran inside ignoring the older guy that were already pressed against the wall.“That kid!” Sejin hissed while shaking his head. He gave a soft pat on Jungkook back, making the maknae moved inside with a big yawn “Get some sleep everyone, you need to be ready in 4 hours” he ordered.
Jungkook screeched softly feeling his muscle stiffened at the sight before him “Seul?” he stared in disbelief. Sleeping peacefully on the couch was Seul with Hwarang still running in the background. A soft smile spread across his face since the last time he saw her was two weeks ago. He almost lost his balance when he felt someone crashed against his body from back, Kim Taehyung groaned in frustration.
“Yah, Gukkie why are you blocking the way” his bangs were poking his eyes making it hard for him to see the obstacle in front of him. Furthermore, in this sleepy state everything appeared irrelevant to him except for his comfortable bed. Confused, Taehyung’s eyes followed Jungkook and upon it landed on Seul’s figure, his eyes widened in sheer surprise.
“Seul? Seul is here?” he spoke lowly fully aware that their manager was still there.
“What should we do? Sejin hyung is here!” Jungkook started to panic. The hyungs made their entrance with questionable look but soon they gawked at the scene in front of them. It would be a huge trouble if their manager found out about Seul. The chances of her being fired was high.
It is 5 A.M why is she not home? Yoongi cursed, taking a glance at Sejin whom thankfully still at the doorstep gathering bags in process. Everyone was trying to come up with ways to hide Seul or to face Sejin’s wrath in a minute. Without wasting any time, Taehyung marched forward taking Seul in his arm casually surprising everybody in the room.
“What are you doing?” Yoongi inquired with concern look.
“We need to hide her”
“Yes, but where?”
“Lets just bring her to my room” Taehyung suggested earning a low protest from Yoongi and Jin. Nonetheless, they followed him afterwards.
Seul stirred in her sleep a little and snuggled her face at the crook of his neck, liking the familiar smell and warmth. Even in her sleep, she knew how to play with his heart. Taehyung tried to control himself from smiling foolishly as his main concern right now was to hide Seul from Sejin.
“I will distract Sejin hyung” Jungkook blurted out and quickly dashed to the main door followed by Hoseok behind. Namjoon and Jin assisted Taehyung to his room, opening the door for him so he could move Seul to safer place.
 “Hyung I forgot my headphones!” “Me too I forgot my-my game console!” Hoseok and Jungkook hollered in unison causing the older guy to eye them suspiciously.
He wiggled his finger to his headphone which hang loosely around his neck “That is your headphone Hobi and as for you Jungkook, I didn’t see you play any games today let alone having your game console with you” closing the door behind him, he placed the bags on the floor.
Hoseok gulped nervously exchanging nervous look with Jungkook “Urm…Sorry I seem to forget, but really I forgot something in the van!” he tried his luck one more time to convince Sejin. They knew it was not easy to lie on his face since he could read them so easily. Their manager knew when the boys were hiding something, like right now.
“I smell fear and lies. What are you hiding from me?” he quirked his brows prying answers out from the two boys before him.  
“Nothing, nothing” Jungkook palmed his hand against the wall awkwardly with a sheepish smile. He heard the commotion behind him meaning the hyungs were doing something about Seul, though he had no idea how much time they needed for him to stall their manager.
“If it is nothing, why are you blocking my way? Is there something that I shouldn’t see?”
Hoseok held both his palm out while cracking a nervous chuckle in between “Jimin.. I mean Jimin peed in his pant and it is disgusting. We have to clean the floor first. It is dirty, you can’t walk” Hoseok facepalmed at his idiotic ideas. It sounded ridiculous.
“YAH WHO PEED IN PANTS?” clueless Jimin exited the bathroom as his eyes threw daggers at Hoseok way. Hoseok grinded his teeth together chasing Jimin away from the scene but of course he would not budge even an inch. Park Jimin was persistent to begin with. He never let anyone taint his name.
Jungkook rubbed the back of his head in frustration ‘Jimin-ssi, can you be a little cooperative. Why out of all time’ the manager did not buy the boys lies so he forced himself inside. Being tall giving him advantage to dominate the boys. His eyes scanned the empty living room with suspicion whilst Jimin, Jungkook and Hoseok were having their secret banter behind.
“The caretaker came to clean the place?” he noticed the cleanliness of the place as he made his way to the kitchen. “I guess…” Hoseok murmured silently.
“Jimin-ssi, Seul is here we are trying to stall him! You are ruining the plan” Jungkook whispered under his breath making the shorter guy gasped realizing his own mistake. When he dashed inside, he didn’t catch a glimpse of anyone in the dorm. If and only he realized it sooner this thing could be prevented. The three musketeers kept their eyes on the manager hyung whom busy inspecting every corner of their place.
Namjoon, Jin and Yoongi exited Taehyung’s room as their eyes spotted the three boys stood in line with their hands neatly together, they shot them a bewildered look “Yah are you crazy! Don’t act suspicious, hyung might find out!” Namjoon scowled lowly afraid that the older guy overheard him.
“Get into your room now and act naturally” Jin mouthed them. The three musketeers scurried off almost bumping into each other before each of them got into their room without trouble. The sound of heavy footstep alarmed the remaining members, and they decided to avoid their manager at all cost.
 On the other hand, Taehyung had already changed into his pyjamas in order to appear more convincing in case their manager decided to appear magically in his room. From time to time he threw a nervous glance at the door feared to witness an unwelcoming sight. Judging from the message in their group chat, Sejin was inspecting every nook and cranny of the dorm started from Jungkook. Taehyung’s room is a room away from him that scared the shit out of him.
He stared at Seul while trying to find perfect way to hide her from their manager. “Screw this” caressing his fluffy hair out of frustration, he turned off the main light and slipped under the cover beside Seul. Taehyung bit his lower lips, apologizing non-stop since he was about to initiate something inappropriate. The girl was unconscious, and he was literally touching her without her consent.
She will understand, she will. Taehyung prayed in his head that Seul would not wake up until this nerve wrecking scene ended.
“Fuck” his eyes rounded upon seeing the shadow behind the creak of his door. Using his long hand to reach the lamp on his night stand, he switched off swiftly. Taehyung pulled the cover under his chin, wrapping one of his arm securely around Seul’s waist. His heart pounded due to the proximity and it doubled when he heard Sejin’s footstep approaching his room.
His body froze when he felt Seul making a slight move in his embrace. On the bright side, she’s not awake however her face was buried deeply in his chest. The heavy lump on his throat caused his breath to hitch.
Ji Seul, what are you.
“Taehyung-ah, are you asleep” Taehyung snapped out his thought, and brought Seul’s body closer to him. He shut his eyes tight pretended to sleep with hope they wouldn’t get caught by their manager today. Not today, they couldn’t risk losing Seul.
Sejin twisted the door knob, poking his head inside. He squeezed his eyes to adjust to the darkness “Guess, he is asleep. That was fast” he mumbled. Taehyung’s mind overloaded with negative thoughts and his heart thumped crazily that he swore the eerie silence in his room adding the tension. The sound of the footsteps sounded so close yet unclear. He was sure it was just few steps closer from his bed. Like a reflex, Taehyung tightened his arm around Seul’s keeping her close.
Exasperating a soft sigh, he was relieved when the sound of the footsteps faded away. The soft slam came from the door convinced Taehyung that his manager had left the room, yet he did not want risk getting caught, so he stayed like a statue for few minutes. Taehyung grinned upon hearing Sejin’s faint voice behind the door “Park Jimin, I told you to sleep. Why are you still standing there?” Sejin frowned.
Jimin cleared his throat awkwardly “Is..Tae asleep?”
“Yes, his room is dark, and I bet he is asleep”
“D-d-dark what?” Jimin continued to curse something vulgar in his head. After finding out Seul was in Taehyung’s room he couldn’t help but to worry. It triggered his protective instinct and jealousy. He couldn’t let his guard down just because Taehyung is his best friend even though Tae was never vocal about his feelings for Seul, his man’s instinct could not be wrong. Something bloomed whenever they were together.
The older guy snapped him out from his deep thought “What is wrong with you? Go sleep and stop worrying about Tae. Clock is ticking Jiminie, you don’t want to miss even an hour worth of sleep” he exclaimed.
“Fine, I am sleeping” his lower lips puckered out of habit.
“I will be here around 10, make sure everyone is ready by then” Jimin nodded obediently and threw a final glance at Taehyung’s door. Everything will be fine, Jimin convinced his racing heart.  
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Groggily, Seul forced her heavy lids to open and that when she realized the unusual warmth behind her. Seul squinted her eyes one last time in order for her foggy brain to function properly. A small light from the curtain illuminated the dark room but was not enough for Seul to get a clear view of it. On top of all, she was beyond relief that her outfits were still intact, remain untouchable. Meaning no funny business happened. At least, she was not kidnapped by some sasaeng fans, she hoped.
‘I swear I was in the living room watching Hwarang’ she grew frustrated of her failure in retrieving her memory. Seul couldn’t recall whether the boys were back home or not. Shrugging her unimportant thought away, Seul fisted the sheets under her gathering her courage to face the individual behind her.
Seul, move slowly don’t wake up the tiger.
Shifting under the sheet, she changed her position slightly to face Taehyung. In 3,2,1 she was ready to see whoever beside her but to her surprise, someone was cradling her head halting her earlier intention to catch the culprit.
“Seul, you awake?” his voice trailed off. She recognized that voice.
Seul touched his hand “Jungkook?” she whispered in daze.
His low yet squeaky chuckle made her smile “Yes, it is me. Come on let’s get up quietly. We don’t want to wake Tae hyung” Jungkook stroked his hand down to her waist, slowly sweeping her off from the bed.
Setting Seul down on the ground, she inquired “Tae? I am in his room. How?” Jungkook let out another adorable giggle, embracing her tight. “You fell asleep while watching hyung’s drama. Let’s talk outside” while keeping Seul in his embrace, they exited Taehyung’s room at ease.
She pulled away making an abrupt stop facing the giggly maknae, why was he in good mood today. “Tell me why I am in Tae’s room? I thought I was kidnapped!” she pursed her lips in annoyance.
“Sejin hyung was here, so we had no choice but to hide you”
“Hiding me in Taehyung’s room? How clever” she wheezed.
“Then you wish to be in my room instead?” Jungkook look amused as playful smirk spread on his handsome face.
She squirmed under his intense gaze “I didn’t mean it that way, you could wake me up. I can hide in the closet and leave afterwards” he sent a disapproval glare at her way.
“No way we are making you walk alone at that time, now stop complaining” he took few steps forward, pulling the sulky girl into another tight hug. Jungkook nuzzled the top of her head, exhaling a low sigh “I miss you” he murmured.
Her heart did the weird dance again, “You woke up early today, I thought you were not an early riser” she wrapped her arms around him, returning the hug with equal passion. “You think I can sleep knowing you’re sleeping on the same bed as Tae hyung?” he said sulkily.
Seul giggled “Are you jealous? Then, I blame it on you for letting Tae got into the way” her tease making the visible frown on his forehead two times thicker. She looked up “Aigoo, you may develop wrinkles at this age” her hand smoothed his eyebrows, giving it a soft caress along the shape.
Closing his eyes with a soft hum, Jungkook let himself drown under Seul’s magic touch “You are losing your baby fat again. I don’t like that” she gave his cheek a soft stroke with a slight frown.
“Don’t worry I will earn that back after our promotion ended. Besides, I had a good breakfast every day thanks to you. Did you come late at night for your work just to prepare those meal for us?” he pecked her fingers, interlacing it with his.
“You guys are barely home so I thought it is wise to change my caretaking schedule a little. On the bright side, I can prepare breakfast for you guys. I bet Jin had no time to prepare proper food for all of you, I don’t want to wear him out” her eyes glimmered in concern. The mere thought of filling seven empty stomach washed away the worries in her.
Jungkook protested “But that’s mean you will be walking home alone, and it is not safe”
“About that, my mom made Hoon picked me up from work every day. Don’t worry, I will be fine. Worry about yourself, you need to eat healthily. Stop skipping meals” she cringed. “I saw your Vlive, all of you look dead tired. And, I am sorry I couldn’t make it to your Wings tour last week. I had to fill in for Sera” she sighed.
His hand skimmed, featherlight, over her shoulders “It is okay, it is just the opening tour this year, I will make sure you attend the next one. Hobi hyung and Jin hyung were not happy that you couldn’t make it to our concert. However since you bribed them with food the day after, they lowkey claimed that it was okay for you not to attend as long as you prepared yummy food to make it up to them” she chuckled at their silliness.
“As expected, how easy it was to persuade those two. Don’t remind me the long ass text that they sent to me showing off their protest and resentment” Seul’s face scrunched a little at the vivid memories. Jungkook laughed along and the couple continued their conversation in the kitchen. Seul reheat the food for the boys to savour when they woke up with Jungkook’s help.
“I think I need to go before your manager come. Oh, say hi to everyone” she hung her apron carefully and gathered her belongings. Meanwhile, Jungkook continued to sulk behind, “Can’t you stay for breakfast? It is still early, hyung will be here around 10” his voice was a little more than a whisper but in cutesy way.
She flashed him a soft smile “I can’t Jungkook maybe next time. I have an errand to run” he watched her back as she made her way to the entrance. “I want to meet you again before we fly off to America next month” Jungkook leaned against the wall with one hand inside his pocket.
She saw the disappointment in his eyes, so she walked up to him. Dazed Jungkook set his eyes on Seul as the girl tiptoed a little giving a soft peck on his lips “There. I will see you around, don’t miss me too much” a sweet rush of embarrassment coursed through Jungkook.
“O..kay..” his eyes sparkled causing Seul to chuckle. Jungkook might be a little blunt in showing his affection towards her, but whenever she initiated the skinship first, the guy would turn into a total baby.
Seul was about to push the door getting ready to leave but only to be greeted by Sejin’s confused face. She felt an extreme fear in her system, was she caught for real now? Fuck, she muttered.
“Who are you?” he pushed the door wider to see Jungkook stood frozen behind Seul with an extremely disturbed face.
“Hyung…You are urm.. early?” his voice broke into a small shriek.
Quirking his eyebrows, the older guy stepped inside closing the door behind him carefully “You have a long explanation to do Jeon Jungkook. To the lounge now. I want everyone in the room. 5 minutes” his voice was rough and Seul felt like pissing in her jeans.
Seul swallowed a heavy lump on her throat “When I said everyone, that includes you Miss” he pushed the glass back on the bridge of his nose, leaving astounded Jungkook and Seul behind. Jungkook made eye contact with Seul and they exchanged looks of panic and questions.
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halorocks1214 · 5 years ago
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roa: side stories - the good, the bad, and the hydrofoil
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Word Count: 5423
Summary: Gordon just wanted to spend time with his dad, even if it meant fake smiles and boring conference parties. He didn’t want to think about his traumatizing past, especially not during a hostage negotiation.
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oh my god i really just vomited this out. holy crap. i originally was planning to write, like, all of the character parts before i started this no lie. ‘side stories’ was really supposed to be a tiny bow on top of a nicely wrapped gift, buuuut then shit started happening and i felt crappy and just needed to do what i do best and beat the fuck out of fictional characters. hope you enjoy this one! i sure as hell did lmao
Warnings for mentions of minor suicidal idealization
Gordon hated tuxedos.
They were stingy, uptight and physcially tight things that made him look like he was some asshole snob that complained when the champagne wasn’t the right temperature. He would rather wear his awesome shirts or cool tennis shoes any day of the week, also, did he mention these things were tight? Holy cow did his threaten to choke him more than once tonight, and if you made a drinking game based on how many times he readjusted his collar you would need to go to the fucking hospital.
He felt this was important to bring up because the damn thing was choking him, again, but he couldn’t adjust it like he wanted to because he didn’t want to look like a dumbass to all the eyes that were on him suddenly. He wanted to hang out with his father and they both promised to be on their best behavior. Gordon can’t help but wonder if he messed up somehow if his dad’s horrified face was anything to go by.
Gordon hated tuxedos because they had to be the reason he was choking right now. Not the man holding an AK at his face, or the men doing something similar to the other guests. The guests and his father were watching him with beady eyes because he was sweating like a dumbass monkey in a rental bowtie, not because the leader was simultaneously glaring at him while eyeing him down like a piece of meat.
Seriously, suits suck.
Hahaha.
Fuck.
Gordon shoved his hand further out in front of him, “Guuuuuuys, please. I’m sure we can talk about this like reasonable adults--”
The man jutted his gun further out like Gordon did his hand, not budging in the slightest, “Yes, Mr. Adult, I want to speak with you specifically. My boys and I here weren’t expecting there to be a huge party at this establishment right as we robbed it, must have been a last-minute planned one, so we need some extra help getting out of here. You, boy, seem to be our best bet.”
Jeff, in all of his fatherly grace, tried jumping past the two men keeping all the guests at bay, “Leave him out of this you animals!”
Gordon glanced over at his father with a look of indignation in a way that said Really?! You’re gonna do this now?! Rolling his eyes and hoping his dad got the message, Gordon gave the leader one of his best ‘IR Operative Smiles’, “Please, ignore my--”
“Augustine Holland Puckett.”
And there went that grin for the rest of the night.
Gordon found himself choking again, and he couldn’t even blame his outfit. He knew that name. Now he had a look of fear on his face, and he made sure to not look at his father right this moment. His trembles were small, but damn if they weren’t obvious. So not representing IR well right now, panicking in the middle of a job, heh.
Puckkie was his partner during WASP.
The only other partner in crime Gordon had outside of Alan.
Virgil had met him one time when visiting Gordon, made an offhanded comment about how Puckkie could have been his long lost twin.
Gordon scraped through his accident. It fucking sucked, but he eventually started living again.
Puckkie was dead on impact, never suffered, never was in pain. It was one of the few solaces Gordon had throughout all of his bullshit therapy.
The leader was oblivious to that turmoil, assuming it was just because Augustine was freaking out over his identity being known, “You thought you could escape us, huh? Got into WASP, thought the military could protect you, as well as some facial surgery along with it. Thought you could leave your past behind, right? We might have dropped tabs on you when you got accepted, but we always knew where you were.”
How in the fucking coincidence-- Gordon was suddenly aware of some horrifying truths. Puckkie, you little shit, is that why you knew how to lockpick? The fuck? If they never thought to look Puckkie up after they knew he joined it at least explained why they didn’t know the man was fucking dead--
The man suddenly barked, and Gordon felt ten times smaller than before, “Answer me!”
“Yes!” Gordon snapped before he could help himself. He wasn’t sure what he was doing. He could easily tell them they were wrong, that he was Gordon Cooper Tracy, his father right over there could prove it, but he was playing along. At the same time his mind was telling him he was an absolute fucking dumbass, the other was telling him that he could save these people. He might not be the person they were expecting, but he was in WASP. He knew how to do what they probably wanted.
Jeff, however, didn’t know what he knew, which didn’t help at all, “What? No, Gor--”
Right before his real name could be spoken out, one of the henchmen got tired of this man being rowdy. Before Gordon could blink or send another nonverbal shut the fuck up to his dad, Henchman #1 raised the butt of his gun and brought it down, knocking Jeff out cold.
“HEY!” Rage filled Gordon’s veins before he could help it. Not only did he just watch his father get beaten, who knew what that one hit could cause. He’s been back for a few months, but they could never be too careful. Could never avoid a repeat of the Zero-X enough.
The leader didn’t like how Augustine was fighting back, “Excuse me? Why do you give a shit about that man?”
Gordon’s stomach was turning inside out and doing somersaults in his gut. His hands were back down to his sides, fists clenched as his shaking was from a mixture of barely controlled anger and terror, “Don’t beat up the civilians, sir. They haven’t done anything.” Don’t let your true relations show too much. They will abuse that weakness until it doesn’t exist anymore.
The leader simply smirked at the display, “Ah, trying to play protector, are we? Fine, here’s a deal: you come with us quietly and help us escape, and we’ll leave these poor hapless civilians alone. Sound good?”
Gordon felt like he swallowed a giant rock. With sweat dripping down his face at the speed of bullets, he rapidly nodded.
With that response, the leader was suddenly in Gordon’s bubble and gripping his upper arm, shoving the gun under his chin, “Now then, we’re right next to the bay, as well as right next to a hydrofoil dock. That’s our exit.”
The man tried yanking Gordon alongside him, and, for the most part, was successful. He just probably wasn’t expecting to drag such a deadweight. As soon as the word ‘hydrofoil’ was said, Gordon blanked and his ears were ringing. He was subconsciously aware that was what they wanted him to do, but to actually hear it… God, the last time he even thought about touching one was when he and Puckkie were asked to test them. Then he ended up in the hospital for a couple of months, followed by the chair of utter helplessness.
Hell, Gordon was so out of it he wasn’t aware of when the salty air started blowing his hair in every direction, nor the actual vehicle getting closer and closer. The leader gave him a shove, which was enough to give the strawberry blonde clarity to hear his next order, “You get in first, don’t think about running off.”
Gulping, Gordon shakily made his way into the vessel. He looked over at the cockpit and felt a jolt of electricity rush through him. Before he could think about what this all meant, the gun was jutted into his back roughly, “Get moving, August. If we get out of this alive we might consider letting you back in.”
The men’s evil chuckles did absolutely nothing to ease his frazzled mind. He wasn’t even sure how he heard them to begin with. The blood rushing to his ears was as loud as the sea outside, and the ringing his mind was making only minorly quieted since it started.
Another jut of the gun, “Move.”
Juggling the empty air in his hands out of panic, he was suddenly in the seat with the steering wheel, the leader’s AK-47 poking the back of his neck just a little bit more than he would’ve liked. He aggressively took off the jacket part of his suit and ripped off his bowtie for maximum flexibility, leaving only his suspenders over his dress shirt.
He wasn’t sure how he remembered as much as he did, but he wasn’t even thinking as he flipped the switches and turned all the knobs to get this baby roaring. Muscle memory, what a finicky beast. The boat was suddenly purring, and it brought a strange mixture of relief and horror to Gordon’s ears.
Brushing his hands over the top of the steering wheel, he shakily gripped the circle of rubber and exhaled. He was here now and there was no going back. They all sat with bated breath, but before Gordon took off, he managed a cheeky smile as he turned around ever so slightly, “So, about that weather?”
The tip of the gun brushed his nose, “You think this is funny?”
Gordon flinched in on himself and refocused on the world outside, “O-Okay, geez. Tough crowd...”
And with that, they were moving. It was slow going at first, Gordon had to get re-used to the sensitivity of such a craft, but the leader wasn’t happy with it, “Hey, are you stalling?”
Gordon barely heard the question, “W-What? No, I just--”
The leader was as up in his face as much he could be without obstructing his vision to the outside, “Then why the hell are you driving like my mother is the one behind the wheel?”
Where the hell was Gordon getting his bite from? And why was it only coming now? “Dude, I promise to get you out of here, but if I start pushing it now we could break something. Hell, we’re still in the harb--”
Damn, don’t poke his eye out with that gun if you want him to see to drive, asshole, “I don’t care. At this rate, we’re practically sitting ducks. Start moving it or we can dump your body with one bullet hole in it for them to find instead.”
Gordon was left no choice but to listen. The hydrofoil was gunning it as they exited the docks, the already huge and vast sea getting bigger and bigger.
Henchman #1 was whooping in excitement, “Woah, look at this baby go!”
Henchman #2 was utterly seasick, “God, why did you want to join this branch…”
The leader groaned. He must be used to working with idiots, “Both of you shut your asses up and let little August here do his job.”
Gordon was going to retort with something to lighten the dark cloud in his mind, to make these guys regret forcing him to help them by being an annoying little shit, but instead, he took one teensy moment to blink, and with it, a GDF ship was in their way, them careening right towards it.
The three robbers were screaming behind him. Gordon autopiloted to try and dodge, but it wasn’t enough. They crashed right into the side, stopping them in their tracks.
What really happened was that Gordon’s attempt to dodge was enough to make the vehicle only scrape the side of the boat for a few seconds, the friction slowing it down. The hydrofoil and the gigantic ship were parallel-ly touching one another, both sitting as still as they could in the crazy waves of the ocean.
But Gordon didn’t know that. All he knew was that he crashed.
Was this it?
Would he be able to walk? Would there be more therapy?
Or were his hopes dashed? You could only have one miracle a lifetime after all.
“--et him go! Put down your wea--”
“--re not suicidal! Let us leave and may--”
Oh God, everything hurt.
His spine, his chest, his arms that gripped the parallel bars.
All the poking and prodding and scraping and surgery-- he can’t do it again. He can’t.
“--ot breathing! Jesus, let him g--”
“--ts his problem, not ou--”
The only thing he couldn’t feel were his damn legs, the most important limbs he had.
God, he was useless. No more swimming. No more running away after a prank.
It would’ve been better if he was the one that died.
“--t an oxygen mask! Quickly! Gor--”
“--ght away, sir! You heard the ma--”
Dammit, he wanted his dad.
His dumb, stubborn father who was dead like Gordon should be.
His father could fix anything, even this mess, yet he was gone, out of this world, never to return again--
“--sus, Squirt. Gordon, hey--”
Hands and arms were suddenly gripping him, laying him down on gravely ground, except these arms were familiar. Safe and warm. Gordon gained enough clarity to at least see who was holding him. The sight made him choke even more.
Dad.
He wasn’t dead, he was right here. Regardless if he could make it better, Gordon just wanted to see him again. Hallucination or not, he was going to abuse this moment till the end. Springing up from his back, he wrapped his arms around his father and held on tight. His fingernails were sharp, he forgot to clip them last week (couldn’t worry about clipping them when he needed to focus on walking again), so he was probably causing an ungodly amount of discomfort in his father’s back, but he just couldn’t help but feel everything in front of him.
Meanwhile, Jeff just simply returned the favor, keeping his arms around Gordon in an attempt to ground his son. He wasn’t sure what he was wincing over, his son ripping the skin off his back through his shirt or the way he just wouldn’t stop sobbing. Gordon was practically screaming in his arms and there was nothing he could do except try and squeeze him back to reality.
Eventually, the squad of GDF soldiers was back with an oxygen mask and a hypodermic needle. The highest-ranking one gestured toward the needle, “It’s your decision, sir.”
Jeff could barely think over the way his son was losing it in his arms. He was going to snap himself if he had to listen to the heartbreaking noise any longer. He placed his chin on Gordon’s head, jaw clenching in emotional pain, “Do it.”
It was a blur what happened next. All Jeff was sure about was that the squad got to work as he told them to. It hurt as Gordon was taken from his arms, his sobs getting worse at the loss of contact. Still holding his hand, Jeff grimaced at the way Gordon tried finding him again, “D-Dad, no--” he cried out, and he only got more hysterical at the sight of the needle coming toward his arm.
God, he was a terrible father.
Holding Gordon down, they were finally able to give his son the sedative and slip the oxygen mask over his face. Tear tracks were dripping down his face, the snot tracks not much better, but at least his eyes were closed, and the constant murkiness of the oxygen mask reminded Jeff that Gordon was still breathing, albeit very heavily.
The next few hours were an even worse blur. At some point, paramedics came and put his son on a stretcher. He doesn’t really need a hospital, but we’re being safe. Unless you object? Jeff remembered blearily shaking his head no, not letting go of Gordon’s hand at all, not even as they situated him in a private hospital room.
Now Jeff wasn’t holding his hand. The hospital had insisted on checking out the father’s head, which he begrudgingly let them do, but as soon as they were done, he was right back in his son’s room waiting for him to wake up, This time, however, he was afraid to regrip his son’s hand. As if Gordon were fragile, made of glass.
The thought made Jeff chuckle. Gordon? Fragile? No way in hell.
The chuckles ever so slowly turned into sobs before Jeff could help himself.
He’s cried a lot since being back on Earth when learning what his sons have been up to. Crushing hugs given to his no-longer kids in the spur of the moment, but as selfish as it was, he never remembered outright sobbing at any of the admissions of horrors.
At least, not until right now.
---
Each brother had a turn to watch over Gordon, even Alan, who had the excuse of still being able to do homework in a hospital room, but now it was Scott’s round to brave the uncomfortableness of these damn chairs.
He was reading one of those awful gossip magazines to get a good laugh. What could he say, some of the shit they came up with was priceless. The laughter distracted him from everything that threatened to take over his mind. His despair at Gordon’s physical state, his rage at The Chaos Crew for causing this: he read something about the latest Bachelor of the Year’s secret weight loss trick and forgot all about it.
It was as peaceful as the situation could be, that is until Scott heard moaning from the bed.
Subconsciously gripping the magazine a little tighter, probably leaving permanent creases, Scott slowly looked up with wide eyes, and he meant slowly. Some bleak part of his mind hoped that if he took long enough what he was expecting to see wasn’t actually happening. Too bad, it was.
Gordon was laying in his hospital bed (as if he could go anywhere else), bandages and casts adorning just about 90% of his body. What made this sight different was the glassy, whited-out eyes to go with his white medical garments. Scott was pretty sure Gordon would be shaking his head even more if there wasn’t a neck brace in the way, “No… can’t… stop… no feeling… anything…”
Dammit dammit dammit-- worst older brother ever.
Shooting out of his chair but carefully meandering to his little brother’s bedside, trying not to scare him any more than he was, Scott gulped as he tried bringing his brother back to planet Earth, “Hey, buddy… it’s going to be okay. You’re not…” That word shouldn’t be dirty, why was it dirty? “Paralyzed... You’re in a lot of pain, and you’re gonna need a lot of rest, but you won’t need therapy.” Not this time, thank God.
For a second, Scott thought he did it. Gordon’s eyes were still glassy, but his eyebrows were more creased in a way that said he was thinking about something, not in that way that said he was in pain. Scott inhaled, but then choked on that breath as he watched Gordon’s crease immediately go back to the latter kind, “No, I can’t… not here… please… no more…”
Gordon hated hospitals ever since WASP and Scott was an absolute fool for not thinking that it would come down to this.
Taking a deep breath and leaning back away from his brother, Scott panickedly pulled out his watch and conceded, “John, fuck, help me out.”
The ginger shook his head and blinked. He was about to try and joke, after all, Scott called him rather abruptly, but then he saw the way Scott was practically disheveled and got serious, “Okay, what’s the situation?”
Scott ran a hand through his hair, “Shit, it’s Gordon. He’s stuck in a pretty bad flashback of some sorts and it seems like I’m not making it very far, or maybe I’m not trying hard enough. God, fuck, I’m awful, I just can’t--”
“Woah, okay, back that right up, Scott,” John held his hands in a surrender position. The last thing anybody needed was two brothers deep in a panic attack, “First of all, you’re not awful, pretty sure seeing Gordon in that state would freak anybody else out, you just have the added benefit of knowing that it feels like absolute shit, and second of all, back to the important thing you literally called me for: is he struggling in a way that is hurting himself or destroying his surroundings?”
Scott swallowed the metaphorical rock in his throat. He knew John was probably reciting stuff he and Virgil did for the eldest when he had an attack and he hated it, but John didn’t need to know that, “N-No, he’s just glassy-eyed and can’t hear a damn thing I’m saying.”
John sighed. Or maybe hissed. Scott wasn’t sure and he didn’t want to really find out. The astronaut explained, “Alright, this is going to suck a lot, but the only thing you can do is watch Gordon and make sure he doesn’t break himself or anything around him. If you’re feeling lucky, you can maybe touch him if you don’t think it’ll make it worse, but otherwise, murmur quiet reassurances and don’t leave him until you are one hundred percent sure he’s back in reality, okay?”
Scott could feel the sweat dripping down his back as he nodded, “Okay. Thanks, John.”
The ginger simply nodded before flinching at the alarms that blared in the background, “Dammit, got to go, Scott, duty calls. Virgil, Alan, and Kayo are doing just fine, just so you know and before you panic over anything else like you probably want to, got it? See you soon.” With that, John saluted and cut the call.
It took Scott a few seconds to bring his wrist down to his lap. Staring at said lap, he was reminded of the task at hand when Gordon mumbled more pleas. The only one Scott was able to make out absolutely ripped his chest in half, “Pls… jus’ wan’ Dad…”
Barely stopping the tears from falling, Scott shakily reached one of his hands out and gripped the wrist that wasn’t in a cast, gently squeezing his younger bro’s arm and immensely relaxing at how it genuinely calmed the swimmer down, “Just hang on buddy, you’re gonna be fine.”
He had to be. Scott couldn’t handle a repeat of the hydrofoil.
Nobody could, least of all Gordon.
“Just hang on…”
Scott hoped his thunderous steps didn’t scare anyone, whether it was the private landing strip employees or the hospital ones, he didn’t know. The Colonel called them about an interesting situation she had landed herself in. Notice: replace interesting with horrifying and you’ll get the gist of how Scott was feeling.
She professionally listed off all the facts: serial-robbers that were too sneaky for their own good robbed the place the business party that Gordon and Jeff were at was being held without knowing a dang party was happening. Scott’s father mentioned it was spur of the moment, so maybe that’s why they never considered it. Regardless, as they tried leaving, security saw them and that left them to panic and take control over the place.
They saw Gordon and mistook him for a different WASP officer (Scott desperately tried holding back a snort at that statement) and promised to leave everyone unharmed if he helped them escape in a goddamn hydrofoil. Those bastards were lucky they got locked up. Scott had such wonderful ideas for releasing stress if he ever met them in person.
It didn’t help that the Colonel said his father was injured in the process. Total killer stress relievers those men would have been.
Shaking his head, Scott asked the receptionist where Gordon Tracy’s room was and took no time getting over there. The door was shut, which Scott was grateful for. Taking a deep breath, Scott slowly entered the dark room and prepared himself for whatever he was about to see.
To be honest, it wasn’t as bad as he was expecting it to be. It was still a little rough, but he did have an entire plane ride to think of the worst to come, so if there was anything to be wrong about tonight…
Shaking his head once more, Scott tiptoed into the room and fully grasped the situation. Gordon was physically okay for the most part. He looked like he was thrown through a Kentucky Twister and back, and the oxygen mask only highlighted his paler-than-normal skin tone, but for the most part, he just needed some sleep and familial care.
Jeff was also okay. He was going to have an awful crick in his neck with how he was sleeping in that chair, but the square bandage that adorned his forehead was all that Scott could see was wrong. Realizing the world wasn’t ending, Scott exhaled a relaxing breath and walked over to sit next to his father.
Right as he did, Jeff stirred, and Scott simply waited for the older man to fully wake up. Once he did, he practically jumped at seeing Scott but also sagged his shoulders in the same movement. Scott could always help him form proper thoughts, “Scotty, thank God… it was--”
“Awful? Terrible?” Scott finished for him, and he was only partially right. The eldest continued for a little bit more, “Aunt Casey explained some things. Geez, one of your first business excursions back on the planet and it ends with you getting beaten over the head, heh, I… Father?”
Scott stopped at Jeff’s shaking head. The father looked at Gordon for a little bit before turning back to look at Scott with wide eyes, “Jesus, Scott, I-- he-- Gordon was practically screaming when we got him back from those robbers. Terrible is barely scratching the surface.”
Scott full bodily flinched at Jeff’s confession. God, he kept being bad at this. Of course, Gordon would have a major freakout over being forced in a hydrofoil again. Totally not like one didn’t nearly wipe him off the face of the Earth or anything, “Yeah… Listen, I know this gives off the wrong vibe, but sorry you had to see that. Man, you’re just having a bad time finding out about what we’ve been through while you were gone, huh?” Scott leaned back into his chair and formed a loose grin on his face.
Jeff somewhat relaxed at his son’s words. He was reminded that this could be a lot worse, and since it wasn’t, he felt that it was easier to truly let go, “Don’t worry, I get what you mean.”
Scott shrugged before sitting up again, just so he could make his words more professional, “This is Gordon’s story, but I will give the general details to ease your mind, as well as that concussion. Right after he got his gold medal and after his first few months into college, he decided to apply for WASP. Needless to say, he got accepted and it, uh, didn’t end well.”
Now it was Jeff’s turn to full bodily flinch. Trailing away from his eldest child, he absentmindedly examined Gordon once more. It felt odd seeing him so peaceful after what had to have been the worst panic attack of his life. Swallowing his spit, Jeff wasn’t looking at Scott as he spoke, “Thank you, Scotty. For watching over them. I know you probably think you didn’t protect them as much as you could, but from my eyes, you did more than enough, and I will never display enough gratitude for everything you must have done in my absence.”
Nodding, Scott wasn’t sure how much he believed those words, but they did feel nice to hear, especially from his father, “Thanks, Dad, that means a lot.”
The two men glanced at one another with toothy grins, telling one another that panic time was over and that everything was alright. Like a mirror image, the two leaned back into their chairs at the same time, both watching the bed in front of them the whole way.
Now it was time to wait.
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Oi, hangovers were the worst thing on the planet.
Groggily sitting up, Gordon shook his head as he tried remembering what the hell happened and why he felt like he got squashed by Virgil in ‘Two. Right before asking himself how much he had to drink at that party, he was suddenly aware of the oxygen mask over his face.
Oh fuck.
That’s right. That happened.
What else was he supposed to say? Other than wanting to sag back into the pillows behind him, which he did, he was truly lost. He probably knocked off whatever few years his dad’s lifespan had left after his eight years in space, so that was great. Bringing his hand up, he rubbed his eye in annoyance.
Taking his hand away, he looked to his left to see two figures in his room with him: Scott and his dad. Heh, figures Scott would be here. Probably thought Gordon lost a leg or something. As for right now, the brunette was fast asleep and somewhat drooling on his chest, which brought momentary joy to the blonde. He shut his eyes and chuckled a few times.
Gordon abruptly opened them after realizing something. Looking back at his family, he blinked and finally noticed that his dad was, in fact, not asleep like Scott. He was awake, his wide eyes only rivaled by how hard he was gripping the chair’s arms.
Before Gordon could say one of his famous one-liners or potentially start screaming at the top of his lungs like a bad comedy, Jeff was over him and wrapping him in a giant hug. Oh. Not sure how to process the situation, Gordon simply hugged his father back, albeit much softer. He was still pretty exhausted from previous events.
It was a few minutes before Jeff’s voice rang out from his back. It was husky in a way that Gordon knew the man was barely holding back everything that wanted to spill out, “Before we go forward, before we decide what to do from here,” Jeff leaned out of the hug and kept his hands on Gordon’s shoulders. Gordon youthfully gasped at the sight of tears on his father’s cheeks, “I just want you to know how damn proud I am of you boys, how proud I am of you. You all became fine young men, and I couldn’t be any more excited to call you all my own.”
Gordon was glad the oxygen mask was still on. Tears were leaking down his face, and his waterworks tasted significantly salty, so that could at least be averted for now, “Thanks, Dad, I’m happy to call you my father too.”
Jeff could only grin and squeeze his shoulders. They stood there in that position for a while, neither wanting to move or look away from the face in front of them out of fear the peace would be shattered. Gordon was going to need to tell Jeff how the man nearly came back to one of his children in a wheelchair, and Jeff was, of course, going to cry his heart out just like he did over Scott’s mission or John’s isolation.
But for right now, everything was okay, which something all of the Tracys wondered if they would feel again.
The click of a camera could be heard. Jeff turned his head slowly while Gordon peered around his father’s side.
Scott was cheekily grinning and holding his phone horizontally, “Oops, did I accidentally take a picture? My bad.”
The other two men rolled their eyes, and before Jeff could tell his eldest off, Gordon shook his shoulders to loosen them and reached behind him, “Alright, fair enough, Scott, you got me on that one. But can you,” with the speed of a dolphin, Gordon yanked one of the pillows out from behind him and chucked it right at Scott, “Take this?!”
For one with such good reflexes, Scott didn’t do much in avoiding the soft projectile that nailed him right in the face, nearly making him drop his phone. Gordon started laughing his ass off as the fluffy object slowly slid off his brother’s face like badly made slime, and Jeff couldn’t help his laughter either.
Scott always did lower his defenses around his younger brothers.
Too bad those same younger brothers loved abusing that fact.
Jeff grinned to himself.
Nah, not abuse. Playfully take advantage of.
That was more Gordon’s style, and Jeff was just glad that didn’t change about him, no matter what he’d been through.
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hellfirenacht · 5 years ago
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Can't Be Unseen Chapter 1
Fandom: Sally Face
Pairing: Sal x Reader
Summary: Flirting is fun, but flirting with Sal Fisher is the most fun of all. 
Ao3
It wasn’t exactly a secret that you were a huge flirt; everyone in your friend group got a taste of it, no matter their gender or sexuality. Larry gets a new shirt? Double pistols and a wink. Todd comes to school wearing contacts? Compliment him on his eye color as he rolls his eyes and reminds you that he’s gay. Ash tries out some new makeup look? She’s once again made a masterpiece of her flawless canvas of a face. 
Flirting was almost second nature to you, but there was one boy whom you liked flirting with the most; your friend Sal “Sally Face” Fisher. You could hardly help yourself around him. Something about his cute short stature, blue pigtails, kind attitude, and sweet guitar skills had you swooning. He was almost like a porcelain doll, though his prosthetic was actually made out of a more sturdy plastic. 
Still though, you never missed a chance to compliment him or flirt with him or even just talk with him. You had known him for 2 years and in that time he’d become someone who you’d felt totally comfortable and happy with. Developing a crush on the boy wasn’t exactly in your plans, but it happened anyway. Despite his obvious feelings for Ashley, you were content just spending time with him. Besides, covering up your crush with the endless flirting made it much more easy. 
It was early September when you two were walking home together with Larry. The crisp fall air wasn’t too cold yet, but comfortable enough for flannel and t-shirt combinations. 
“So Ashley’s seeing someone from another school now, huh?” Larry said, looking over at Sal. 
“Yeah, she seems really nice.” Sal said, “I hope we get to meet her sometime.”
“Aren’t you bummed though?” Larry replied. “I mean, I know you liked her and all.”
“That was last year.” Sal shrugged. “I still think she’s pretty, but I don’t think I’ve liked her like that for a while now. I’m happy that we’re friends, that’s all.“ 
You couldn’t help but look up from your phone that you’d been distracted by to listen in on their conversation. Sal didn’t like Ash anymore? Why was this news to you? 
"You’re a mature dude, Sally Face.” Larry nodded as all three of you wandered down into the basement of Addison Apartments. 
It had become a habit by this point- come home from school, go to the basement to do homework, listen to music and hang out, then go home. You all had tried to do homework while listening to music, but it turned out to be more of a distraction than a help. Larry would end up on a tangent about the song, Sal would be listening while his hands would start faking an air guitar, and you just couldn’t handle that much noise when trying to study. 
As you all settled into Larry’s room, a small beeping sound emitted from Sal’s bag. His phone’s alarm went off, reminding him to take some of his many medications. 
“Be right back!” he said, scurrying into the bathroom. You and Larry both had assumed a while ago that some of the medicine involved taking off his face. Though you had both seen it- well you had captured a split second glance on accident once- it was agreed upon that you give him privacy when it came to his face. 
You looked over at Larry who was digging through his bag, pulling out loose pieces of paper, trying to figure out which ones he needed to start his homework. 
“Dude, just get a binder. Or a folder!” you said, watching him. “Hell, I’ll give you one of mine. Your school organization is seriously stressing me out." 
"It’s fine, it’s fine.” Larry replied, as you heard a paper rip. “Woops." 
"Was that the math worksheet?" 
"I think so?” he handed over the paper to you. 
“Larry, this was last week’s homework! We even did this one together!”
“Hahaha, good thing they didn’t check it." 
"They did.”
“Oh… shit.”
You looked over at the bathroom door for a sec, hesitating a moment and lowered your voice. “I think I’m gonna ask him on a date.” you said, pulling out your own homework. 
“Who? Sally Face?” Larry asked, raising an eyebrow. 
“No, your mom. I’m gonna date your mom and you will be my new step-son.” You replied dead-pan, but then smirked. “Then we can add to the ever growing list of the not-related category on porn hub.”
Larry laughed. “If that wasn’t so messed up I’d almost be down. But seriously, you finally gonna do it?”
You nodded. “I’ve been thinking about this seriously ever since he admitted that he doesn’t like Ash anymore.”
“So, fifteen minutes.”
“Yes.”
“Good luck. I don’t think he’s ever been on a date in his life." 
"Then I’ll just have to make it special. If he agrees that is.” you shrugged. 
“If who agrees to what?” Sal asked, walking out of the bathroom. 
“I’m asking Lisa on a date.” you replied back quickly. “Gonna sweep that sweet lady off her feet, then Larry’s gonna have to call me ‘mommy’ too." 
Sal laughed, "Good luck with that. She’s been spending a lot of time with my dad lately, I think they’re going on a date this week.”
“Is that all that’s standing in my way? Then I’ll just have to date your dad too. Then you’ll both have to call me ‘mommy’." 
"Whatever you say.” Sal laughed, plopping down next to Larry. 
Despite it all though, it took you at least a month to work up the nerve to actually ask Sal out. Deciding that you wanted to was easy, but planning a date was becoming a little more difficult than you anticipated. You were sure he’d be happy with anything that you took him to do- but this was if he agreed to the date in the first place. 
Larry suggested taking him to the Sanity Falls concert that was coming up, but you declined that. Sanity Falls was very much Larry and Sals’ thing- not something that you’d ever want to take away from them. Plus, if you were being honest- Sanity Falls and heavy metal wasn’t fully your thing either. Sure you knew more about that band than anything else, but that was because of all the time you spent around the boys. 
In any case, a concert in general didn’t seem like the best idea for a first date. You’d have to get the tickets in advance and even with your part-time job, that was still a bit of money for an evening where you couldn’t even talk to him. You already had a bit of a job listening to his slightly muffled voice, you didn’t want to put loud music and screaming teens on top of that. 
You found a similar dilemma with dinner and a movie. It seemed too cliche, really, and not that personal. Besides, you all had done that a million times before. You weren’t just getting to know Sal at this point- you wanted to woo him! You wanted to make him feel special! You also wanted your feelings to reach him. 
The mall was a no-go. Sal didn’t really like shopping that much, and he usually got harassed by mall security for “wearing a mask”. 
It was too cold for the water park.
Walking around town just seemed like you hadn’t tried at all to plan anything. 
Nothing was coming together at all. 
You groaned and scribbled out what you were working on in art class for the tenth time. Your hands were covered in charcoal, and it was getting everywhere at this point. 
“What’s wrong?” Ash asked, next to you. “That one wasn’t so bad.”
“It’s not the assignment.” you admitted. “I… okay so I’m gonna just tell you. I wanna ask Sally on a date but I have no idea where to take him assuming that he’ll agree." 
"You like Sally?” She asked, a bit surprised. You nodded. “Oh, that does make sense. I thought you flirted with him a bit more than anyone else." 
"He’s sweet.” you said, looking down at your paper again, flipping to a clean page and scribbling to give you something to look at. “And he’s more kind than anyone I’ve met. He talked to Travis once and since then he’s stopped using those words. He’s… got this quiet confidence you know? He turned a cruel nickname into something he wore with pride. He stands up for himself. Sal… even with his self-esteem issues with his face, he… how do I put this? We’re all afraid of rejection, he is too. But he also knows that if someone rejects him, then that’s not the end of it. He always gives people a chance to actually know him. He’s stronger and more brave than anyone else I know.”
“Wow, you’re serious about this, huh?” Ashley said approvingly. 
“Plus did you see his butt when he was wearing that dress at the last Homecoming dance?” you asked, doodling said butt. 
Ashley laughed. “He did look great.” she agreed. 
“I just don’t know what to do.” you admitted. “I like Sal, I really really like him and I want him to give me a chance. To see me as more than just a flirt, you know? But if I can’t even think of a good date to take him on…" 
"He’d love whatever you plan.” Ash replied. “But I understand what you mean. Do you have any ideas at all?" 
You handed over the list, complete with commentary from you and Larry in the margins about why it wouldn’t work or was too expensive, or too not-Sal or too not-you. 
"Prom’s out?” she asked. 
“Prom’s next spring.” you explained. “I mean, I know there’s no time limit on asking him out, but that’s a bit far off. Also just feels like too much for a first date, you know?" 
She nodded and continued down the list. "Yeah, I see what you mean.” she said. “You need something that you can do together that doesn’t lean more towards one person’s interest, that still gives you a chance to talk and get to know each other, and that isn’t super expensive." 
"First dates are stupid if you already know someone.” you grumble. 
“…Oh! I have an idea!” Ashley suddenly grabbed a paper towel in an attempt to wipe off the charcoal on her hands. I got this flier in the mail the other day, I think this would work perfectly!“
You took the flier from her hands carefully as to not make a mess of it. "Fall Festival…?” you read. “Ash, this is perfect!" 
"It’s every weekend until mid-November.” she said, pointing. “Plus there’s a Halloween weekend as well! I think that he’d really like that." 
"Ash, have I mentioned that you are the most amazing and beautiful person I’ve ever met?” you asked. She just laughed. 
“Save it for Sal.”
“So you really gonna do it today?” Larry asked, leaning next to your locker. “I’m gonna miss your constant flirting when you and Sally Face get married.”
You snorted. “It’s okay, you can still call me 'mommy’ if you want, but you’ll have to call Sal 'daddy’.”
“Thanks, I hate it."Larry laughed. "Besides, he’s basically like my brother. He can’t be my brother and my dad at the same time.”
“Not with that attitude!” You closed your locker and pulled your backpack over your shoulders. 
“But seriously,” Larry said. “I hope it works out for you. I think you two would be good for each other.”
“Thanks.” you said quietly. “I’m honestly really nervous but I know that even if he says no today, he’ll still be my friend.”
“That’s just the kind of guy he is.” Larry agreed. “And for what it’s worth, he thinks your pretty.”
“…What?” you snapped your head to look at his shit-eating grin. 
“Oh yeah, I may have done some slight digging and wing-manning for you. Got him to tell me some things.”
“What things?!” you demanded. “Tell me everything word for word exactly what he said." 
"I’d love to, but he’s right behind you and as I recall you’ve got an important question to ask him." 
You whipped around behind you and saw the tell-tale pigtails bobbing along down the hall towards the two of you. 
"Larry, I’m gonna kill you one day.”
“You’re welcome." 
"Hey guys.” Sal said as he finally approached you two. “Ready to head home?" 
"Actually, I gotta go pick up some stuff for my mom today.” Larry said casually, lying through his teeth. 
“Oh, well we can come along and help out if you want.” Sal replied, but Larry shook his head. 
“No worries, I got it. You two go on ahead and we’ll catch up later, mk?" 
"Alright then.” Sal nodded, turning to you. “So are you ready?”
You smiled down at him, at 5'2 he was a good 4 inches shorter than you, but it hardly mattered. “Ready as I’ll ever be.” you replied. 
The late-October sky was a bit dark and gloomy with the threat of rain. You zipped up your jacket and hugged yourself for warmth as the wind blew around you. You were starting to regret choosing to look cute over warm today. 
It was quieter walking with Sal without Larry there, but not uncomfortably so. Sal could be both chatty and quiet and it suited him either way. Though normally you wouldn’t mind the quiet, you needed to think of some sort of topic that you could use to segue into asking him out. 
“It’s too damn cold.” you said, blurting out the first thing that came into your mind. 
“It’s only 58 degrees.” Sal replied. 
“Yes, that’s borderline freezing where I’m from." 
"I can keep warm perfectly fine.”
“That’s ‘cause you’re so hot.” you replied with a wink. That was better, now you were starting to find your groove. 
The boy let out a small laugh beside you. “It’s the prosthetic, isn’t it? Girls love the look on Halloween.”
“Mike Meyers chic is very sexy.” you agreed. “Jason’s got nothing on you." 
"Except maybe a foot and a half.” he admitted. 
“Speaking of Halloween.” You said, bracing yourself. “There’s a fall festival coming up this weekend. Actually it’s been going on since last weekend but it’s still happening this weekend.” Shit, you were starting to ramble a bit. You took a deep breath to keep your cool. 
“Yeah? That sounds like it could be fun.”
You stopped walking and turned to him and gave him your trademark smirk to hide your nerves. “Then go on a date with me tomorrow. I’d love to go with you." 
The two seconds it took for Sal to answer felt like an eternity. Everything seemed to slow down as he stopped walking and glanced up at you. 
"Uh, sure!” He replied and you could hear it in his voice that he was smiling at you. Your heart seemed to stop for a moment at his words, and for a second you almost faltered and looked surprised. 
“Awesome!” you replied. “Okay, so meet me at 1 in front of the apartments, mk? I’m gonna show you a great time!" 
BlankFace: HE SAID YES! 
You texted Ashley excitedly. You managed to keep calm and collected until you made your way back home, but you immediately jumped on the bed and started giggling like mad. After all that planning, you had not only managed to ask out your crush, but you had managed to plan an amazing date as well. 
AshleyFace: Aww, that’s great! I hope you two have fun!
BlankFace: And also get this, Larry said that he thinks I’m pretty apperenly??
AshleyFace: Well yeah, you are. 
BlankFace: Well I know that but I didn’t think Sal did! 
You couldn’t stop smiling to yourself. In less than 24 hours you’d be on your first date with Sally Face. With Ashley’s help, you had already picked out what you were going to wear and how you were gonna do your make up. In fact, you didn’t really have anything to do except wait. You sat up and grabbed your laptop again, pulling up the page for the festival for the hundredth time. Yup, it was still the same schedule, no changes in the weather reports, and no cancellations. 
You kinda regretted being too prepared. 
Behind you, your phone buzzed, and buzzed…. and buzzed. Your group chat seemed to be exploding. 
SallyFace changed the group name to Scooby Doo Minus the Dog
LarryFace changed the group name to Scooby Doo but Good
BlankFace: You take that back, Larry. Scooby Doo is the shit. 
BlankFace changed the group name to Scooby Doo Appreciation Fan Club
SallyFace changed the name of the group to No Dogs Allowed
LarryFace: Oops. 
BlankFace. oh shit sorry dude
SallyFace: It’s okay!
LarryFace changed the name of the group to The Putting Your Foot In Your Mouth Club
AshleyFace changed the name of the group to Bologna Fan Club
Everyone in the group chat is typing…
Next Chapter
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szopenhauer · 4 years ago
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where were you 2 hours ago? in the local store do you kiss a lot of people? I kissed only one person in my entire life
are you wearing socks right now? ... no
have you bought any clothing items in the last week? yes
one thing you hate about yourself? my chronic illnesses mostly
what do you know about the future? we will all die, sooner or later
do you have a tan? slightly, on my arms
what day is tomorrow? Sunday 
are you dating someone? yes
why? because of many reasons
using your current first initial choose a different name for yourself. Zefiryna  or Zyta if polish what piece of furniture have you replaced the most? hmm... dunno, I’m not rich enough to replace my furniture
what do you think is the most over-rated candy ever? candies are overrated in general what is broken that you have, that you wish was fixed? my body  line from the last thing you wrote to someone? jak uważasz
Have you ever wondered what you look like when you’re sleeping? yeah ^^” Do you put your friends or family first? my parents and my S.O. Do you have bad allergies? ugh... Are your parents proud of you? there’s nothing to be proud of Would you ever be your school’s mascot who wears that costume? I could Is/was your school full of fakes? obvi What age did you start staying home alone? I’m not sure tbh but late
Would you rather see the Great Wall of China or Big Ben? Big Ben because I’d prefer to visit England and not China Ice Ice Baby or U Can’t Touch This? both XD
Can you do a handstand? used to Do you own any shirts that are yellow? several What’s a brand of shoe you like, but wouldn’t buy a pair? creepers for example Would you like to live in a cottage home? yup but I won’t
Are you comfortable with your height? wish I was a bit taller Last text received?
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Are you afraid of heights? not really
Were you happy when you woke up today? I was glad I could sleep almost 10 hours Have you ever laughed so hard you cried? few times hahaha Do you curse in front of your parents? oh well ^^” Are you slowly drifting away from someone close? ... What are you listening to right now? iamamiwhoami  How is the weather right now? warm Have you ever been caught doing something you weren’t supposed to be doing? I don’t recall Do you use chapstick? ewww, gross How long do you think you will live? not much longer How’s your life going lately? no comment Have you ever had to get your blood drawn? countless times What is the most important thing to you? health that I don’t have Who was the last person you high fived? someone close to me Who hugged you last? parent Why do you feel the way you feel? where should I start... When was the last time you went shopping? this day as I already mentioned Are you liking how you look today? it’s ok Do you hate when they give a lot of tv commercials? especially when they repeat  Are you a very stressed out person? that I am 
Do you hate when people stare at you for no reason? awkward Which color is better? Red, Blue, Green, Black, or Yellow? definitely not red and blue *said a person who is wearing this today:
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*I also hate pink, you will never understand me  Are you good at hiding your feelings? can be but what for Is anyone annoying you right now? not rn Did you cry today? not so far When was the last time you had a sleepover? years ago Do you like taking pictures? kinda Don’t you hate that when it’s freezing cold outside your eyes get teary? that’s awful
Have you ever trespassed? it wasn’t a big deal Do you tell your parents where you are going? basics at least Can you give a good back massage? been told 
Did you ever mix up the words “message” & “massage”? possibly Are there any other words you get mixed up? there are  Do you think women should hold open doors for men, too? why not, it’s nice to be helpful Do you raise your hand or participate in class? umm... I had my moments Would you ever spend the night in a treehouse? doubt it? What do you think of people who own wild animals? hard to tell If a book was written about your life, what would be in the summary? no idea  Are you good at explaining things, in general? I try my best to be straightforward and turn out being misunderstood If your friend had a drug-problem would you abandon them? I might, sorry Has a friendship ever ended over similar reasons? I wasn’t in a situation like this before Do you like window shopping?  fun Do you mind lending money to your friends? I’m poor What, to you, is the best part of traveling? souvenirs Do you like to try new things? very rarely Does it bother you if someone talks bad about you? gossips/lies bother me
What time of day feels the most magical to you? sunrise and evening/night? Does your head hurt right now? bardziej mi się kręci w głowie po prostu Is your hair wet right now? dry Have you ever dreamt of being a famous athlete? I had a night dream about being an athlete ore than once but I dislike sports  Do you have a rich friend that you’re jealous of? whoops you got me Are you interested in a girl who has a girlfriend? that girlfriend is me muahahaha Do most of the guys who like you annoy you? omg truth (I’m a lesbian though) but majority of society annoys me (especially men) so... What musical do you think you could play the lead in? Cats if I had talent What medical conditions do you have? what medical condition I don’t have... Do you wear leggings often? everyday Are you responsible in general? I avoid responsibilities  Would you consider yourself mature? not enough, I’m childish  Can you reach your ceiling? me?... Do you have a reading nook? I’m a librocubicularist Who is the cutest baby you know? babies ain’t cute  *weird fact - I think those with Down syndrome are prettier - is that offensive?
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What makes you nauseous? I constantly feel nauseous
Someone walks into your room, what do they notice first the amount of plushies
When you have sex, do you keep your eyes closed or open when finishing I tried to keep them closed, I’m embarassed If I stepped into your shower, what is the first item I would notice who knows
How many times a day do you think you sneeze it’s not a daily thing to me Your phone rings but you don’t know the number, would you answer it if I wait for a call like from hospital etc. How many cars have you actually owned 0 Do you always take a shower after you have sex no When you wash your hair in the shower to you face the faucet or away:. face Would you let the girl pay on the first date if she really wanted to split or else I just feel ashamed Have you ever had a friend who preferred the same sex I’m that friend ha! What was the name of the last alcohol you consumed that got you trashed not applicable Do you let your girlfriend drive, or do you prefer to we don’t drive The last time you had sex was it in the morning, afternoon or night afternoon
Are you afraid of stink bugs? they’re harmless :o Do you have a printer? but we don’t use it What is the closest thing to you that’s yellow? pencil  Does anyone own any embarrassing pictures of you? I’m ugly on all photos... Do you care what others say about you? who and what? Are you into anime? blergh Name one movie that has made you cry more than once. ex. Five feet apart When is your father’s birthday? Mother’s? next year *my father is a Pisces and my mother is an Aquarius like me  no more info for ya! Are you a sarcastic person? very Do you overthink things? 24/7, every single detail, even from ages ago Are you naturally paranoid? would say so
What was the last song you listened to? Lola Marsch - Echoes
Which is more important in your life, TV or Internet? internet, I don’t watch TV and I’d even choose net over movies if I had to Do you overuse smileys? gifs :P When was the last time you ate something? an hour ago *but I fill out this survey for couple of hours  Have you seen all of the Jaws movies? I haven’t seen any of ‘em Do you know what Entomophobia is? had to google it When was the last time you played cards? (not on the computer) months ago Ever owned a pair of the original Nikes? (white, with only a single swoosh) not my type of shoes Ever worn leg warmers? yes, I still have several pairs  When was the last time you read a book over 700 pages long? never, I only written over 700 pages Have you ever had a black eye? nope, just bags under my eyes
How do you mark through your word search puzzles? I cross them with my pen Do you hate people who ask a lot of questions? I enjoy questions but... Have you ever seen a roll of bluish-green toilet paper? yep Can you name five ‘z’ words off the top of your head? besides my name? in english or polish? If a rooster laid an egg on the peak of a roof which side would it roll to? roosters don’t lay eggs
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staytheb · 5 years ago
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Scavenger Hunt
Pairing: SKZ’s Chan x OC [Serena] Genre: slice of life, slight fluff, slight angst Word Count: 3,623 Summary: Serena finds herself doing a scavenger hunt with her friends and somehow she ends up getting more out of it than she had originally thought of going about it.
Warning: curse words and semi-proofread
someone please get chan away from me. this is the third story that features him consecutively and... i dunno whether to be happy or not. maybe i shouldn’t have gone with my sister to see them again in LA lol but oh well. at least he’s getting me to write and my sister’s bias for is becoming a little clearer lol but yeah, i’ve been wanting to write a scavenger hunt like story inspired by Sleepover, but it didn’t help until now and i’m quite happy. it was supposed to go a different way, but somehow it didn’t and y’all got this instead lol so yeah, happy reading and kthxbai, Admin Lia~
"Hey, let's do a scavenger hunt!" Jasmine announced excitedly as she looked at her roommates.
"You wanna do one right now?" Katherine questioned with a quirked brow. "Really?"
Melanie let out a chuckle with a shake of her head.
"Don't tell me you were inspired by the movie we just watched right now, Jasmine."
"Yeah, why not, Melanie?" Jasmine said with a giddy tone. "We got nothing else to do tonight and Sleepover just gave me some fun feels."
"Says you." Serena countered. "I have plans with my bed for a long night."
Jasmine cast her friend a mischievous look.
"Why not have plans for a long night with an actual body that would actually give you a good reason to be sore."
Serena tossed her pillow at her friend due to her suggestive words while Jasmine caught the pillow in mid-air with a loud laugh.
"You know you wouldn't mind, Serena."
Serena didn't respond back, but just shot her friend a hard stare.
"Ohh, if Serena plays along, then I totally know what to do for her on the list!" Katherine interjected with a playful look.
"O-M-G, yes!" Jasmine agreed with laughter. "I know what you're thinking, Katherine."
"I'm not playing." Serena stated with a straight face. "I don't have time for y'all's game."
"Oh, but it's a fun game because this would be such a great excuse for you to get with a certain frat boy." Katherine sing-song.
Melanie joined in on the teasing.
"Ohh, are you talking about you-know-who, Katherine?"
"Yes, the one from Sigma Kappa Ze-"
"Ugh, please don't. It just brings back bad memories." Serena groaned.
"It's only bad on your end." Melanie clarified as Serena still groaned.
"Well, yeah, because I thought he also had feelings for me, but he was just being really nice to me and I read the gestures and signals wrong."
"But did you ever like made sure of that though?" Jasmine reasoned.
"No."
"See, you didn't even get a clear answer from Chris." Katherine said with an obvious tone.
"I'm pretty sure it was clear when Chris and Sana kissed on multiple occasions and were always together everywhere." Serena informed them.
"When?" The trio chimed at once as Serena dismissed the subject. "Forget it. We don't hang out anymore or talk."
"Yeah, but do you even try to message him?" Melanie remarked and Serena shook her head. "I don't bother."
"Wait," Katherine interjected with a confused expression, "Don't you have a class with him this semester?"
"I do, but he's always surrounded by his entourage and a group of girls so I don't bother. Anyways, don't you guys have a scavenger hunt to do?"
Serena once again try directing the conversation away from her.
"Hahaha, we do and you're totally joining us!" Jasmine exclaimed somehow already having written out the list and showing the others it.
"No, I'm not." Serena declined. "I'm pretty sure I made myself clear.
"Oh, yeah you are." The other two chimed with Jasmine going further. "Besides, you need to just relax and have some fun. You've been cooped up at the dorm this whole semester, anyways."
"Not even. I've gone out." Serena defended herself.
"Going to classes and a boba run doesn't count." Katherine remarked as Serena rolled her eyes.
"Still going out and I'm not participating in y'all's little scavenger hunt."
"Yes, you are." The three repeated in sync while casting Serena a knowing smile.
"No. I'm. Not." She enunciated with a firm tone.
Some time later Serena found herself walking down Greek row with Melanie in the middle of the night as the pair stopped just outside the fraternity house of Sigma Kappa Zeta with a dreadful expression upon her face.
"Ugh fuck my life." She groaned while rubbing her face in annoyance. "All because I don't wanna chip in for the next getaway trip."
"Hell yeah. We're traveling longer this time around." Melanie informed her with a playful smile. "Besides, we need to win so we don't have to pay."
Serena made a face before following Melanie up to the fraternity's sign to take a selca to prove that they were at the location and marked off the first thing on the list.
"One down. Four more to go." Melanie cheered as she looked over at Serena. "Ready?"
"No." Serena deadpanned as she also looked at the list on her phone to re-read the contents of it.
"Raid a member's room. Wear a member's clothes. Hug a member. Kiss a member. Wow, seriously?"
She cast her friend an incredulous look.
"This aint no scavenger hunt list, Melanie. It's like a boyfriend hunt list."
Melanie grinned at her knowingly.
"That's what Jasmine had planned it to be. Now let's go."
Serena still made a face while letting out another sigh before talking.
"Honestly, I could just back out of this whole thing and not even go on the trip."
Serena then cast Melanie a look who was already staring at her knowingly.
"Then again, you three would still drag me along and if so, then I would not wanna pay for the trip, anyways."
"Obviously." Melanie stated as she cast Serena a look. "Now, let's go."
Serena ran a hand through her hair while following her friend.
"How exactly do you plan on getting inside?"
"I'm not. You are. You're the one that has the connection."
"I don't have any connections. That's you."
"But isn't Yang Jeongin your step-brother?"
"Yeah, but he's not in Sigma Kappa Zeta."
"Are you sure? Because I've seen him hanging out with Chris though."
"I don't really keep up with his activities, besides aren't you dating someone from Sigma Kappa Zeta?"
"Yeah, but it's too easy to do that and Jasmine doesn't allowed me to contact Minho like she can't contact Johnny to get inside Nu Chi Theta and has Katherine doing all the work like I'm doing with you."
Melanie held up her phone for Serena to read the same list Jasmine had sent Melanie, but with an extra text to it.
"Of course this would happen."
Serena sighed as Melanie chuckled in response as she waited knowing that Serena would give in.
"Ugh, fine. Let's get this done and over."
Serena let out a sigh before going through the contacts list of her mobile device and found the name she was looking for. She held the cellular phone to her ear and waited for the person on the other end to pick up.
"Hey, In." Serena greeted her little brother in a friendly tone. "Are you part of Sigma Kappa Zeta?"
Melanie laughed when she witnessed Serena's reaction to finding out that her step-brother was a member of Sigma Kappa Zeta.
"Since when were you part of a fraternity?" Serena asked her brother in an incredulous tone. "Wait, never mind. Are you at your dorm?"
Serena eyed Melanie who was laughing at her and she rolled her eyes while answering Jeongin.
"So, okay, can you somehow let me and my friend inside the house?"
Serena and Melanie found themselves in Jeongin's room that he shared with another member, Jisung, that the two girls also knew.
"You're dating Minho and you're Jeongin's step-sister?" Jisung asked while pointing at the respective person he addressed.
"Yes." The pair chimed.
"Since when?" Jisung asked totally confused.
"It's only been like three months." Melanie answered. "We haven't made it public, but we're not doing anything in secret either. It's honestly just about us and no one else's business."
"Okay." Jisung said with a nod before looking between Serena and Jeongin. "And you two? I didn't even know and I've known you the longest, Jeongin."
"Uh, our parents met a long while back, but they just got married recently." Jeongin answered. "Besides, Serena and I just go with the flow."
"Yeah, basically. Anyways, we're here to do something so would y'all just like let us do our thing and we'll be out of here."
"What would that be?" The male pair chimed as Melanie showed them the list.
"Oh, you, two?" Jeongin said as he pulled out his phone to show a list. "We have to do something similar."
Serena read the short list aloud.
"Take a picture with the opposite sex wearing the same color shirt as you. Make a heart above your head with the opposite gender as you."
Serena glanced at the trio with a weird face.
"What's up with these scavenger hunt lists?"
Melanie shrugged but smile at the thought while looking over at the boys.
"Alright, cool. You help us and we'll help you!"
"I'm game as long as I get to do all the skinship stuff with Serena." Jisung exclaimed with a giddy expression as Serena groaned. "Why do you have to bother me so much about all this?"
"Because you're never nice to me and now you have to be."
"Okay, fine. Sure, whatever." Serena gave in as the other two laughed with Jisung doing a victory dance.
"Aww, now I have blackmail photos to get you to do my bidding." Jisung cooed while going through his phones of the images he had of him and Serena.
"Blackmail, my ass. Those are photos and aren't that compromising." Serena stated with an indifferent look. "Besides, who told you to take so many of me trying on your clothes?"
"I did." Melanie admitted with a laugh while going through her phone of her photos. "We're definitely not paying for the expenses of our next trip for sure."
She showed Serena the group chat of her, Serena, Katherine, and Jasmine.
"The other two only sent the frat house of Nu Chi Theta. Katherine said they got caught by Johnny and now he won't let Jasmine complete the list."
The female pair chuckled as Serena sighed happily.
"Alright, cool. Now we can leave."
Jeongin stopped Serena from getting up from his bed.
"Actually, you can't, but Melanie can." Jeongin informed his sister as she cast him a weird look.
"Why not?"
"Because Minho and I are gonna have a late night date." Melanie answered instead with a cheeky smile.
"Why are you gonna have a late night date? We're we supposed to head back when this was over?"
"Yeah, but plans changed. Bye." Melanie replied as she hurried on out of the room.
Upon opening the door, on the other side stood Minho and one other person who Serena was not looking forward in seeing. Chris.
"For real?" Serena sighed in disbelief as cast Jeongin a look.
Jeongin cast her a slow and innocent smile, but she glared at him. Jeongin shrugged indifferently with a knowing look and Serena turned her head away.
"Thanks for taking care of my girl, fellas." Minho thanked the two younger males with a wave while taking a hold of Melanie's hand and leading her out.
Chris stayed behind as he smiled at his members before his smile widened upon seeing Serena. Jisung caught the look Chris gave Serena and glanced between the two with a playful smile.
"Serena!" Jisung exclaimed as he bounced over to the female and glomped her while her attention was elsewhere.
"No! Jisung!" Serena squealed when she felt the male's weight upon her while trying to avoid him, but ended up re-positioning the two in a lying manner.
To the other two, it looked a little more intimate than it should have. Jeongin glanced at Chris with a terrified look, but Chris remained calm and collect to which kinda  through Jeongin off a bit as Chris was the reason why he told his sister that she couldn't leave.
"Hey, do you have a boyfriend?" Jisung suddenly asked Serena while lying on top of her.
Serena pushed his face and body away from her as she sat back up while answering him.
"No, but why are you asking?"
She held up a hand while standing up.
"Wait, never mind. I don't wanna know."
Then she just waved them off while walking passed Chris without a care.
"I'm going home, but thanks for the pictures. I'll send a postcard from wherever we decide to go."
Once Serena exited the room did she make a mad dash down the hall, down the stairs, and had just barely opened the door before it was slammed shut a second later. She silently scolded herself for not being quick enough and tentatively gazed to see a familiar looking hand above her that had closed the door. Immediately Serena became all too aware of the presence behind her even though there was a space between them. She did not want to turn around, but knew that she would eventually have to do so if she wanted to leave Sigma Kappa Zeta and get back to her own dorm building. As Serena slowly turned around to face Chris, his name got caught in her throat and she was unable to greet the male and just looked at him quietly and awkwardly.
"Serena." Chris said her name firmly with a knowing smile, but Serena instantly felt there was another meaning to it and she couldn't figure it out.
Luckily or her though, she was able to find her voice and greeted him back.
"Chris. Hi. It's been a long time."
"I'm pretty sure we saw each other earlier today in class."
"Oh, right. We did"
She then eyed him.
"But I'm sure you were too distracted by all of your friends to notice me anyways."
"You do know that you're one of my friends, too, right?"
"No, not really." Serena answered him honestly with a shrug. "It's hard to stay in contact when there's no time to hang out or talk. Everyone's busy."
"Right." Chris drawled out like he didn't agree with her words.
He regarded Serena for a bit, but didn't remove his hand away from the door and she still seemed partially trapped with his arm to the right of her. The two just stared at one another not saying anything, but Serena grew antsy with this whole situation that the two of them were in.
"So, if there's nothing else to talk about, I think I'm gonna go. See you in class next Monday."
Serena was able to turn around, but she was unable to open the door due to Chris' other hand coming from the other side and held it in place. Now she was definitely caged in and she wasn't sure how to read the situation anymore. Every time and any time it had to do with Chris, Serena couldn't for sure read on how to go about it. Still though, Serena didn't have the patience or tolerance to deal with it this time around as she felt like she had nothing to gain out of it at all.
"Is there a reason on why you won't let me leave?" Serena asked in a tired tone.
"Yeah." Came his answer. "There's a good few."
"A good few?"
She turned around puzzled despite the small space he had provided for her movements.
"What are they?"
Chris didn't drop his arms and kept them in place while he answered her with an amused look.
"One, when did you and Jeongin even become siblings, Two, why have you been ignoring my complete existence since earlier this year. Three, since when were you and Jisung even super close and how. Four, why are you even at Sigma Kappa Zeta's house in the first place? Five, honestly, I just miss you, Serena."
As much as she wanted that last line to even mean something, but Serena didn't want that hope to live within her.
"Chris, it's late. We have classes tomorrow and our own lives to get to. Do you really wanna do this?"
"Yes, I do."
Serena was surprised by his answer as he looked at her seriously. She has never seen him like this before and wondered if her absence made a difference. Still she shook off those thoughts inwardly and gave him a tired look.
"You may want to back off or your members will think something's going on between us and tell your girlfriend about it."
"Then let them."
"I don't have time for your flirting right now, Chris."
"I'm not flirting, Serena. I'm being serious."
"You can't have a girlfriend and try to do something with me, Chris. I don't roll like that and that's just messed up."
"It's not if I don't have a girlfriend, Serena."
"Chris, you're with Sana."
"It was just a very casual thing. That stopped when I noticed that you weren't looking my way since then."
Serena scoffed.
"Why would I look your way when I believed that you and Sana were a thing, Chris? I'm not a homewrecker or about to be one just because I like you or whatever. Plus, the distance did me good to keep my mind off of you. Until now."
The duo once again just stared at the other not sure what else to say to the one another. Serena wondered where the rest of the people were at as she and him have been like that for a good while and thought someone would have walked in on their little predicament.
"Chris-"
"Look, Serena, honestly," Chris interrupted her, "It didn't really click until you stopped messaging me and responding to my calls. I just thought you needed space or something, but even then you didn't greet me when I waved or said hi. So, I knew I fucked up somewhere, but didn't think it was that big of a deal."
"Okay, you fucked up and now you noticed I'm not giving you the attention that you wanted, Chris. What of it? You think this whole thing is gonna put us right back to where we left off?" She asked him wondering if this was what he had intended all along.
"No. I don't want to go back to where we left off." Chris answered which threw off Serena.
"Then what do you want?"
"I want to start over with you."
"Start over with what?"
"Everything, Serena."
Serena was confused on what he was trying to get at and Chris let out a frustrated sigh before explaining.
"I want to get to know you better like we haven't met before. I want to start out as acquaintances that become friends all over again and then moved onto something even more than that. I want a relationship with you, Serena. I like you that I want to establish a relationship with you. That's what I'm trying to let you know."
"Wow. All of that in one go, huh?" Serena asked in disbelief.
She still couldn't quite believe it.
"Did Melanie put you up to this? Did Jisung or even Jeongin? Are you playing with me? Because if yo-"
Serena instantly shut up when Chris' face leaned in closer to hers and he held a steady gaze with her. She held her breath and leaned away as much as possible not wanting him to do something so cliche if he was gonna do it to shut her up and show her that he was serious.
"I'll answer your questions once you answer mine."
Serena frowned.
"What questions?"
"The five reasons I told you earlier."
"Oh, that."
She tried to recall what they were and Chris smiled upon seeing her facial expression in thinking. It lessen the tension between them and he felt like he had gotten back the moments he used to have with Serena before it shifted.
"Jeongin and I became siblings just this year, but our parents have been dating for a while. I used to tutored Jisung several years back and that brat has been bugging me since then. He also knows how to push my buttons and so we just ended up being friends in a weird sort of way." She answered his question while trying to avoid two of them. "Also I'm here at your fraternity house because Melanie and our other two friends wanted to do a scavenger hunt after watching a movie."
"And?" He probed for two more responses.
"And that's it."
She smiled up at him.
"Serena." He warned, but Serena didn't care. "Chris."
He leaned even closer and she was unable to avoid the close proximity causing her to cave in.
"Fine. I missed you, too, and I ignored you because I didn't want to see you if Sana was gonna be around you like all the time. It hurt, okay."
She eyed him without trying to stare at how close he was to her.
"Now it's your turn to answer my questions."
Chris smiled before giving her responses to her questions.
"No one put me up to this, but when I saw the images that Jisung and Jeongin had sent me about their scavenger hunt list with you in it got me kinda riled up. So I just had to figure out what you were doing with them and luckily, Jeongin helped out a great deal."
"Of course he would."
"Also, I never played with you. I always thought it was playful bantering and you enjoyed it. I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression."
"Well, thanks for clearing that up."
She eyed him again and felt like he somehow even gotten closer than before.
"Alright, Chris, if you could back up so I can breathe easier without having to worry if you're gonna kiss me or not, that would be great."
"Do you want me to kiss you?"
"That would be lovely, but-"
And that's what Chris did as his arms eventually wound them around Serena in a warm and safe embrace. Serena encircled her arms around Chris' waist and returned the kiss Maybe the scavenger hunt wasn't so bad after all she thought.
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