#the dumb awkward flirting

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Hey guys remember how like four hours ago I RBed something and talked about how I had a canon ship that I love (Peter Quill & Gamora)? I also have a deep love and appreciation for a "successor ship" of Nebula/Peter (following the tragic yet bittersweet end of P/G) that is currently non-canon but has incredible potential for the characters and narrative and had some fantastic chemistry in GoTG3.

I tend to look at things from the writing perspective, and honestly P/G had such a fantastic complete arc (despite some issues, as always) and the way they left the characters felt respectful of the depth and importance of their connection without making their lives about each other. And that's what I loved about the pairing in the first place, I adore pairings where their lives ARENT about each other, but their goals and values align in such a way that they partner together and support one another.

I actually super love when stories are willing to tackle that sometimes people who love each other are separated for various reasons and then the characters are allowed to love again. Like, we get to see a whole new dynamic that is no less real or special than the past relationships. This is getting really ramble-y, but basically I feel like shipping and plot are two very different things. When I'm shipping I want the characters to be happy (some people don't and they write angst that makes me cry lol). When I'm writing or plotting I'm thinking about what makes the best story, and sometimes that doesn't align with the ship that I loved first. But its actually so beautiful and thematically sound to have a couple who very much loves each other and ultimately are separated and then have this new, very different but very beautiful relationship that comes from the loss. Like that's so. Ugh. I love it.

Sometimes breaking up a great pairing can be really thematically sound. Sometimes introducing a new relationship, or potential relationship can elevate a story and characters.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is I am very bad at sticking to canon pairings lol. I'm actually really sorry for showing up on the starbula tag and talking so much about P/G I'm sure y'all are probably sick of it. 😅

[re-bon-bon-san]

What is your favorite pickup line to hear? And what's your fav to dish out? (Pickup lines are one of my favorite things to learn.) ((I'm a rizzler on the books))

Oh my god, you are asking the most awkward, self conscious romantic in the world. I flirt with genuine compliments and affection. Sjbshsmsjs

I am not sure I ever said any actual pick up lines but there is a creative one:

"Are you http? Because without you I am just ://"

Or shit like: "See these keys? I wish I had the one to your heart."

Usually I would go with smth heartfelt and cheesy like stealing someones heart, falling for someone.. hsbsmsnsn. Something poetic and cute.

If someone said shit like: "Do you have a name or can I just call you 'mine'?"

"Your eyes are like Ikea, I could get lost in them for hours."

I would probably die... Both from flush and from cringe cuz I'm demi I need TIME to fall in love lmao.

[obsessivehopelessromantic]

Too mmany of you people ignore the potential awkward friendship between Chris and Matt, and even more so the potential ship between them, there, I said it.

[dakogutin]

the way i see them handle jealousy is very particular. remus doesnt strike me as someone who will respond with fire(slut era).he will take it bad. his pisces ass will immediately receive it as an attack on his self-esteem. he is a victim here. how dare sirius black not see how much flirting/dating other people is hurting him? but then he will think ofc sirius wont notice. remus has crippling self-esteem already, he will think he deserves this treatment. hes going to silently cry and be emo and not do anything about it until sirius notices how sad he is.

[mikaharuka]

A Delight in Hands - Official Post

Finally, months later, I have a new entry for A Series in Hands!

This entry is pretty special, since it is my first go at writing from Winter Light Carlisle's perspective. Also, this fic takes place in Apricity's near future, starting right after the Seattle trip and continuing on through the summer, several months later.

The events of this fic will show up in Apricity in due time.

Title: A Delight in Hands [Part 6 of A Series in Hands, Winter Light]

Fandom: Twilight, Life and Death

Ship: Carlisle Cullen/Beau Swan, Carlisle Cullen & Jessamine Hale

Rating: Teen

Category: M/M

Word Count: 900 words

Summary: Carlisle notices Beau's major crush and his attempts to get closer... without realizing he already succeeded in winning Carlisle over long ago. [An Apricity future fic, taking place in the near future, starting right after the Seattle arc and ending during the summer, several months later. Sister fic of A Flirt in Hands.]

Notes: You can read this without reading canon or Apricity. However, this fic takes place in the Winter Light Verse, a world that differs notably from canon. For this fic, you don't need to know much, but it is recommended that you read the sister fic, A Flirt in Hands, first (Tumblr post). Also, a few notes are listed in the A/N for context.

(fandom-blind friendly by default, Apricity-blind friendly too)

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[mushroominawaterbottle]

In theory i fucking love dnd, in practice i am dogshit at roleplaying, cannot memorize spells and am bad at math

[i-could-be-so-much-more]

It frustrates me to no end that everyone I talk to someone new my brain catastrophises to the point where even though I know logically it’s fine, and normal, and fun, I end up making it a bigger deal in my head that I know it is…I think myself into spirals that the logical part of my brain knows are ridiculous and dramatic and improbable, which stress me out more than is entirely necessary…it’s so tiring to exist and participate in the social world sometimes

[goongiveusnothing]

I don’t think he knows how to not act like a child or a like a sleazy children’s show host. He still walks around like he’s the youngest person in the room. It was charming and worked for him when he was 16, but dudes 30 now. That’s 30 years done and like pretty soon he’s going to start his fourth decade of life.

It’s bizarre that him and his fans have this pathological need to baby him, like literally treat him like he’s younger than they are. This baby harry act is super effin weird and creepy, especially when he’s old enough to be the dad to some of his tween and younger fans. I don’t think he’s going to stop. He’ll probably act like he’s still 16 when he’s 65, but looks 80, and is wearing his wig from 2019.

He still walks around like he’s the youngest person in the room.

he really does. he really is still that child with his family on holiday running around trying to impress the other adult guests. he's perpetually inside his own head a cute lil adorable baby.

like how are y'all babying this grown ass 45 year old looking man?

and it works in his concerts, because all his fans see him as one. but when he's outside of that like with his movies or at award shows, it becomes deeply uncomfortable. i cannot express how fucking bizarre it was to sit through harry's venice PR tour and then his cringey little embarrassing holding up of emma corrin's train at the MP premiere. remember him fucking up the entire promo and poor olivia is trying to wield off all the really intense awkward questions, then he starts giggling like a toddler at olivia's PR person? an absolute man child. someone with the emotional maturity of a toddler being let loose for the first time. shit that would've worked with a 1D PR conference, not with grown adults over something serious.

i also agree. i think he's trapped with it. i don't think he knows how not to be like this. the children's show host asking the people of thailand if they like mangos or coconuts better after they've spent $$$$ on tickets because that's all he knows of their culture. imagine taylor swift on tour in rome asking the italians to show hands who likes pizza or pasta best. and that's the extent of her banter or interaction. you'd feel like you were at a show for toddlers. he's 30 and he thinks it's acceptable and cute. i feel like he's almost fundamentally flawed at this point. there's no point of return for him. maybe when he's actually 45 he'll be able to act like an adult, but i feel he really is just stuck like this.

[diabeticgirl4]

"You know I'm in love with you, right?" Oh jeez it's just as (if not more) weird and awkward as it was in canon

[imwritesometimes]

it's 3am and you know you're only awake cause of the Mental Trials and Tribulations but you've read so much rarepair fic it almost doesn't matter. it's 3am and the blorbos are flirting.

[insanechayne]

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[bryonyashaw]

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[undreaming-fanfiction]

Introducing Steve Harrington as a part-time dog walker in an expensive area, his dad owns a bunch of properties there and Steve lives in one of the apartments. And since his office job is fairly boring, he put up fliers and now he has a side gig.

Introducing Eddie Munson as a how-the-fuck-did-I-get-rich rocker who happened to adopt a stray dog during one of his tours and is now a tad overwhelmed. His uncle Wayne helps him with James Barkfield, but Eddie still feels guilty about the pup being home alone.

Enter Steve who loves all dogs and shows genuine enthusiasm - James Barkfield is a certified street mix and everyone around keeps telling Eddie he should have a purebred or something, but Steve doesn't care. "Look, it might be dumb, but I kinda hate doing to dogs what we consider unethical for humans," he says to Eddie about the whole purebred thing and that's it.

And if Eddie's poor heart managed to withstand that one, he meets Steve during one of the walks as he sings "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?!" ´to his canine companions.

Lots of awkward flirting later, visits under the pretense of James Barkfield missing Steve and more, they get together, adopt another dog (Rob Howlford) and utterly confuse the whole Corroded Coffin fanbase when Eddie decides to play "Who let the dogs out" as an encore for his lovely boyfriend.

[nocturniashifter]

𝓦hat your s/o loves about you | pick a pile.

Disclaimer: All readings are done for entertainment only, don't use my readings as a replacement for legitimate advice. This is a general reading, so take what resonates and leave what doesn't.

How to pick a pile: Close your eyes, take a deep breath and choose the image that caught your attention.

MASTERLIST | PAID READINGS

PILE 1

Songs: Cookies - NewJeans, Drama - Aespa, Love me like this - NMIXX, Girls - Aespa & Amazing - Red Orange County

In this pile, the vast majority of people are not yet together with their s/o and some are already in a serious relationship – such as dating or even marriage. Regardless of what your situation is, know that your s/os love you and feel like they are in paradise when they are with you. For those who are not yet in a relationship with their loved ones, all they want is for you to love them back – and you really do love them, but you haven't told them yet so they are left in the dark not knowing how you feel – and they keep that hope in their hearts. Even for those who are not with their loved ones, there is a game of conquest going on here – with flirting, seduction and a desire for the other person to reciprocate their feelings and attitudes.

In both cases, your partner feels that you have a great power of attraction over them – they find you a very attractive and seductive person, even tempting to them. They may think that there is no one like you, no one who can leave them so mesmerized.

One of the things your s/os love about you is how strong and independent you are. They know that you have faced several difficult moments in the past and even face them on a daily basis and that even so, you kept your head up and managed to deal with it – you managed to take control of your own life, put yourself as the protagonist of your own life and can now deal with any challenge that arises in front of it. You redefined the way things were and understood that these challenges are opportunities to grow and be the powerful person you are. You may even be a more daring, sassy, courageous person who doesn't like to follow the rules but rather creates your own – and you can be sure that your s/o loves that about you.

They are very protective of you and love physical contact – especially cuddling with you. Furthermore, they think you are a very skilled person at what you do – you may have different talents such as cooking, playing instruments, painting/drawing and many others – and they may be very surprised and admired by this.

In the past, they may have been lonely and even sad people, but when they met you, it was as if all they saw was you and they couldn't take their eyes off you from that moment on. It was a big attraction that was hard to ignore and they honestly feel like you saved them from that loneliness and sadness. They think you're amazing and think you shouldn't change anything about yourself.

PILE 2

Songs: YOU(=I) - BOL4, Drunk-Dazed - Enhypen, Young Dumb Stupid - Nmixx, Limbo - Stray Kids & LALALA - Stray Kids

Your s/o loves you very much and can't stand being away from you for a long time because they miss you and that can make them clingy sometimes. Their love language can be physical touch – because they really like cuddling with you and it makes them melt inside, even being close to you makes them happy – and words of affirmation, because if they could they would tell you that love every day. You seem to be a couple who take their relationship lightly, have a lot of fun together and are always laughing or with a smile on their faces.

They feel like you have them wrapped around your fingers. But sometimes they can whine and pout to get what they want and you can't resist and end up giving in, so they get exactly what they wanted from you - and the opposite can happen too, you just have to do it like that 🥺 and they melt and cannot resist. Your s/o might feel awkward around you because they still get nervous and have butterflies just from you holding their hand lol – even though for some of you, you've been together for a while.

Sometimes they may feel that they are not good enough for you and may compare themselves to other people. They may also be afraid that your relationship will end at some point and all that will be left are memories and a feeling of sadness. But just reassure them that they are more than enough, that you love them, and that they shouldn't let these thoughts control them.

You are a young person in your desired reality and you can be someone who is very confident, who is not afraid to chase your dreams even if the people around you may try to demotivate you by saying that you won't achieve it and also someone who is not even a little worried about fitting into the boxes that society expects people to fit into – and your s/o loves that about you.

They love that you are a person who is free from the worries of life and who knows how to have fun and relax – whether listening to loud music, going to parties, etc. In their view, you are fearless and make your way the way you want & will make all those who doubted you bite their tongues while you live a successful life.

PILE 3

Songs: MANIAC - Stray Kids, Sticky - Kiss Of Life, Love Lee - Akmu, S-Class - Stray Kids & Magnetic - ILLIT

Your s/o loves how authentic you are and your true self at all times regardless of what negative people might say or think about you – you don't give a damn about other people's judgment and aren't at all concerned about pleasing other people . You don't change your ways for other people or try to fit in/follow what society expects you to follow and for many you may even be seen as crazy – especially if you are a famous person – but that's one of the things that your s/o loves about you. They see you as a star, you shine brightly and have a successful life, you are special to them and you are also someone very hot in their eyes lol.

Many of you reading this pile are not yet in a relationship with your s/o and they are dying to know if you are in love with them. Since you haven't revealed your feelings about them yet and they don't know if it's reciprocated or not, they're left wondering how much longer it will take before you fall in love with them and you can finally be together. They may even make the first move and ask you out, buy tickets to a show/watch a movie at the cinema, etc. – and if you are friends who have hidden feelings for each other, they may try to ask you out as if it were just a meeting between friends but it's not really lol. And since they know you, they would know exactly what you like and where to take you on a romantic date.

From the first moment they saw you, they felt like you have left a mark on their heart and that they are melting with love for you inside & these feelings may have been something new for them, even being strange because they were not used to this feeling. They feel an intense love for you and that is a feeling that won't go away. They may keep creating scenarios in their heads of the two of you kissing like in those romantic movies. When you guys are officially together, you can be a clingy couple lol.

Honestly they're trying to hide it, but they can't hide how much they want you anymore. Just seeing you from afar makes their hearts beat faster. They are really in love with you, even though you may be the opposite of each other but still they feel like a magnet attracted to you. And it's pretty strong that they will make the first move and come to you maybe in a hurry – especially if your s/o is female, they are braver lol.

That's it, guys! I hope you enjoyed it and that the readings resonated with you. If you would like a reading about your s/o, my paid readings are open and it will be a pleasure to assist you. Until the next PAP <3

[mikaharuka]

A Flirt in Hands - Official Post

I have finally arrived with a new entry for A Series in Hands! This particular entry is a bit special, because while it is a future fic, it takes place in the immediate future (starting from after the Seattle trip and continuing on through the summer, several months later). Stuff happens and it'll show up in Apricity too.

Title: A Flirt in Hands (Part 5 - A Series in Hands, Winter Light Verse)

Author: Mizuka

Rating: Mature

Category: M/M

Word Count: 900 words

Summary: Beau, fueled by his huge crush, tries to get closer to Carlisle and somehow succeeds in the end. [Apricity future fic - this fic takes place in the near future, starting right after the Seattle arc and ending during the summer, several months later.]

Notes: You can read this without having read canon or Apricity - however, this fic takes place in the Winter Light universe, a world that differs notably from canon. For this fic, you don't need to know much, but a few points are noted in the A/N for context.

(fandom-blind friendly by default, Apricity-blind friendly too)

Tagging because I think you might be interested? @mrsmungus, @alpaca-clouds, @udaberriwrites, @danceswithdarkspawn, @magma-saarebas19, @aislinnstanaka , @writingpotato07 , @lena-hills , @hylianjo , @0nelittlebirdtoldme , @tsunderewatermelon , @axolotlsupremacyowo , @kayedium-writes, @sliebman10 @bleepbloopbotz. If I missed you, let me know!

[ivysangel]

imagine the sexual tension between you and college au!jason and y’all finally take care of it during a one-night stand at some random ass party and the TENSION ONLY GETS WORSE ⁉️ like first y’all were ignoring how bad y’all wanted to fuck each other and NOW you have to act like he wasn’t just devouring your pussy a few nights ago

-🦦

tutor!jason who your teacher sets you up to study with twice a week since he's acing the class. the first time you meet, it's in the library, and you almost sit down next to a different guy because jason doesn't look at all like the type to know the ins and outs of gothic lit. if he wasn't nose-deep in mary shelley's frankenstein you would've assumed he was a jock doing recon and looking for some pussy.

but he's not; he's actually really kind and smart and also really fucking hot. your tutoring sessions go on longer than scheduled because you spend more time staring at him than you should. you're actually kind of embarrassed about it until you catch him staring at you one day with a familiar look, one you'd given him many, many times when he wasn't looking.

from then on, things are pretty tense between you two, not in an angry kind of way, but more of an unprecedented level of horniness kind of way. and the growth of your friendship is temporarily stunted because of how badly you want to fuck each other.

but it all comes to a head at some dumb frat party. you're a little buzzed but still lucid enough to know that jason's out of place in this environment. he hates frats, hates the culture around it, hates the fact that he gets mistaken for one so often.

so why the fuck is he flirting with some random sorority girl who's trying way too hard to keep his attention. you're thinking to yourself, "he's not gonna fuck you." but you're not actually 100% sure about that, so you find your way over to him just in case.

his attention immediately shifts to you and little miss greek row makes herself sparse when she realizes his eyes are locked on you and only you.

you're making conversation, but it's kind of awkward; you were clearly green with envy over the prospect of him fucking someone else despite having no claim to him or his dick, and now you were just hitting him with a "sooooo fancy seeing you here!" and he's just looking at you; peering down at you with this look in his eyes that just so dark. unlike anything you've seen on his face before. and then he's finishing off his drink and asking if you want to go somewhere quieter.

ok, so boom. he's leading you up the stairs and into an empty room, and if either of you were sober or not blinded by an intense need to fuck the other, you probably wouldn't have hooked up on some frat guy's unwashed sheets.

and using "hook up" is generous because you're the only one that got anything out of it. he was pretty much hiking your dress up to eat you out before the door was fully closed, and he continued to stay there, between your legs, with his mouth sucking on your clit until someone knocked on the door and killed the vibe. #jasontoddcertifiedmunch

you thought the tension before was bad, but it gets so much worse. you start skipping your tutoring sessions, and the few you do show up to end early because you can barely look at him. you can't get the image of him licking his lips after eating you out out of your head, and it was beginning to drive you insane. 

he was also going insane, but for a different reason. while you were scared that it ruined your friendship, he was craving you more and more with each passing day, wondering where you'd be if you'd gone all the way. he was on the verge of knocking out the teeth of the asshole that interrupted you and shooting you a "u up?" text in the middle of the night.