#the ts mc and their luck

[maruuax]

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[kimiro-art]

Hey it’s me again (the one who requested of the lingerie headcanon) can you do they do The They accidentally saw you naked. (With the five or you can do Ais, Vere and Leander)

Like the MC came back after another day of trying to find answers of their curse and went to their room in the wet wick to change but to them unbeknown that they come without hesittation or announcing

(Thank you!!)

Say less!

TS Walking in on you

SFW this time!

These hc play where Y/N and The TS LI are not in a relationship yet.

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~ AIS ~

👹 All he wanted to do was ask if you wanted to smoke outside with him.

He won't admit it, but he enjoys the company while smoking. He'll ask you to join in every time you smoke too (smoker buddy)

Anyway

👹 He's not the type to knock on doors before coming in. I mean. Did you see a single door at his place?

👹 He just walks right in and holds up the little pack of cigarettes. “Do you want to come smoke with me?-”

👹 man pauses for a second before looking you up and down in a calm and relaxed manner. a grin and a little blush form on his face after what feels like an eternity of him looking at you like that

👹 will drop things like "shees", "damn" "nice ass" with a shit eating grin

👹 his way of looking respectfully

👹 won't leave unless you tell him.

👹 will laugh to himself as you chase him away, but he will leave like you told him.

👹 If you get dressed and join him afterwards, he won't say a word. Not saying a word about what he saw. Will just give you a grinning look before continuing on with his day.

He will remember exactly every single detail of you :)

~ LEANDER ~

🌿 He saw you walking up the stairs and decided to ask you to join him at the bar. He just wanted to show you his new drink he created :(

🌿 to be honest. He usually knocks on the door before he comes in, but today he just forgot. Oops :)

🌿 When he opens the door and sees you almost completely naked, he chokes on his spit and almost falls over his own feet.

🌿looks away immediately

🌿 “Oh! Sorry, uh... I uh..."

🌿 forgot why he came in the first place

🌿 will walk out and close the door behind him. He needs something to drink or his mind will wander (it already does).

🌿 After you get dressed and join him at the bar, he has a hard time maintaining eye contact. Don't want to make it uncomfortable for you or anything

🌿 drinks on him as an apology

~ VERE ~

🦊 comes in like he owns this place. He doesn't care

🦊 He usually doesn't come to your room because his wine or whatever he drinks is way more important.

🦊 Today, however, he wanted to annoy you a little. He was feeling a bit lonely, so what better way to have fun and not feel lonely than to annoy you a bit.

Anyway

🦊 He pulls the door open when he saw you standing there. Completely naked and with wide, shocked eyes staring right back at him.

🦊When you start yelling at him to get out, he just says, “Maybe you should learn how to lock doors”

🦊Little shit.

🦊After you get dressed and come down to him, he will 100% tease you about it all night. You won't get a break. Good luck

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Sorry. This took way too long 🧍‍♂️

[jungwnies]

partners ✰ 12 did you really expect that?

masterlist | next

"i didn't think i would be a worse mc without you." the text reads.

you snicker to yourself and reply back, "i told you so."

"good luck on stage today, i'll be watching you from over here." he texts back.

you hold down on the message, reacting to it with a heart. today was your last day in japan, and your last stage here. everything was going well so far, and you couldn't help but feel a little relieved that you were going back home after today.

– ts

"good job girls, we're very proud of you." your manager congratulates as you all begin to walk into the airport.

"you did well on your stage." you see appear on your phone.

you smile and reply back, "i thought you weren't going to watch soob."

you found yourself wishing it was jake who texted, but did you really expect him to watch your performance?

– ts

after a long flight and a long car ride, you finally reach your dorm. you quickly make your way up and get ready for bed as the moon begins to show itself. you sit down on your bed and check your phone hoping for jake's name to pop up.

it's not like you like him or anything, he just happens to be someone you have grown close to, and it would be nice to see him cheering you on or something.

"y/n!" you hear miya shout from the living room.

you shout back and get up from your bed slipping on your slippers and walk over. you look at miya confused, "what?"

"someone is here for you." she says looking at the front door.

you sigh of exhaustion and open the front door to see a smiley jake who holds a bouquet of your favorite flowers, "you did really well today y/n." he says smiling.

you smile back, "what are you doing here?"

"it's friday, and we usually go out." jake says handing you the flowers. "i know it was your turn to plan, but i figured you were going to be tired, so i decided to come up with something small and easy." you look at him confused, "just come with me." he tells you. "oh, and you might want to leave the flowers." he looks you up and down, "and, you might want to change."

"i thought we were doing something small, why do i need to change?" you ask looking down at the pajamas you are wearing.

"it's chilly outside." jake says showing you the weather app on his phone.

"ok, i'll be quick, just wait here." you tell him.

"well hurry because you usually take forever." jake shouts as you walk away.

you stick your middle finger up at him and walk to your room putting on something casual yet comfy. you make your way back to the front door where miya and jake were talking, "ready?" you ask, interrupting their conversation.

jake nods and the two of you begin to walk away, you wave bye to miya and she makes kissy faces at you teasingly, you roll your eyes and continue to walk away with jake. "so what've you got planned?" you ask as the two of you go down the elevator.

jake looks at you with a mischievous smile, "just smile and follow my lead."

"are you going to murder me or something?" you ask, making your way out the building and into the vehicle.

jake laughs, "that wouldn't be much for you now would it?" you give him a disgusted look and he laughs, "don't worry, i'm taking you somewhere nice, just sit there and be pre- be quiet." he says looking down quickly at his phone. 

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[impertfectedchoices]

SO, I finally finished my first fanfiction. Any feedback will be appreciated! Hopefully I did The Sophomore series good. (We all know it’s been too zamn short for my liking. 🙄) Enjoy!

[itsalliepg]

Fanfic Masterlist

My fanfics organized by book and pairing. I’m always updating with new posts. Fell free to like, comment and share!

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TF/TS/TJ/TS - Zig Ortega X Scarlett Thomas (MC)

The Freshman

What got wrong - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

Fixing this - Zig x Scarlett (MC) (NSFW)

Good Luck - Chris x Zig BrOTP / Zig x Scarlett (MC)

Someone Else - Zig x Scarlett (MC) x Chris

You need to be quiet - Zig x Scarlett (MC) (NSFW)

About a Girl - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

The Sophomore

Family Matters - Chris x Zig BrOTP / Zig x Scarlett (MC)

A surprise visit - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

If I got you in my bed - Zig x Scarlett (MC) (NSFW)

On the road - Chris x Zig BrOTP

Before the Finals - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

Bonding - Becca x Zack Frenemies

Happy Birthday! Series - Zig x Scarlett (MC) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 (NSFW) Part 4 

The first Valentine’s Day Series - Part 1 Part 2 (NSFW) Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 (NSFW) Part 6 Part 7 (NSFW) Part 8

Hometown Series

The Junior

Dawn Conversation - Zig x Scarlett (MC) (NSFW)

Domestic Life (Drabbles) - Zig x Scarlett (MC) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Early Days - The Junior Fanfic (About Scarlett’s childhood and teenage)

Ask game #1 #2

NSFW Alphabet - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

The Senior

Afternoon in The Park - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

Late Night Road - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

Summer is Early - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

Valentine’s Day Drabble

While She Was Away (Zig’s POV) - Zig x Scarlett (MC)

LoveHacks - Mark Collins x Renata Santorini (MC)

Arriving late - Mark x Renata (MC)

Fresh Start - Mark x Isaac

Friday Night - Mark x Renata (MC) (NSFW)

Next Step - Mark x Renata (MC)

Trustworthy - Mark x Renata (MC)

Grateful - Mark x Renata (MC)

Drabbles - Part 1 Part 2

Valentine’s Day Drabble

The Royal Romance #1 - King David Rys x Kelly Collingwood (MC)

Secret spot - King David x Kelly (MC) (NSFW)

Hold me - David (Liam) x Kelly (MC)

Destroyed - David (Liam) x Kelly (MC)

Forgiveness - David (Liam) x Kelly (MC)

Making Amends - David (Liam) x Kelly (MC)

Valentine’s Day Drabble

The Royal Romance #2 - Maxwell Beaumont X Jessica Dempsey (MC)

Morning thoughts - Maxwell x Jessica (MC)

The first date - Maxwell x Jessica (MC)

Put your records on - Maxwell x Jessica (MC)

Mean Side - Maxwell x Jessica (MC)

Kids - Maxwell x Jessica (MC)

Valentine’s Day Drabble

LoveHacks Non-canon couple - Horatio Santos x Dani Reynolds (MC)

The Reason - Horatio x Dani (MC)

Perfect Rhythm - Horatio x Dani (MC) (NSFW)

For her - Horatio x Dani (MC)

Surprises at Morning - Horatio x Dani (MC)

Childhood Traumas - Horatio x Dani (MC)

Her Family - Horatio x Dani (MC)

Little Things - Horatio x Dani (MC)

Desire - Horatio x Dani (MC)

Bloodbound Non-canon couple - Jax Matsuo x Adrian Raines (Jadrian)

Night Guest (NSFW) - Jax x Adrian

Brokenhearted - Jax x Amy (MC) x Adrian/Jax x Adrian

Feelings - Jax x Adrian

After Battle - Jax x Adrian

The Junior Non-canon couple - Zig Ortega x Chris Powell

Friends to Lovers Series: The First Time - Part 1 (N*SFW) The First Time - Part 2 (N*SFW) Secrets (Part 3) Sunday Morning (Part 4) Fun Before Work (N*SFW) (Part 5) The Party (Part 6) In the Alley (Part 7) The Bet (N*SFW) (Part 8) Prejudice (Part 9) Hurt (Part 10) Missing You (N*SFW) (Part 11) Am I Important? (N*SFW) (Part 12) Mistake (N*SFW) (Part 13) Too Late? (Part 14) Together (N*SFW) (Part 15)

New Tradition

Lift Me Up

You Do What I Say (N*SFW)

Veil of Secrets - Flynn O’Malley x Will Jensen (MC)

The Next Day - Flynn x Will (MC)

A New Life - Flynn x Will (MC)

Hot Shower - Flynn x Will (MC) (NSFW)

Waiting for the Thunder - Flynn x Will (MC)

Meeting at the Grocery - Flynn x Will (MC)

The Heist:Monaco non-canon couple: Uppercut Jones x Tiffany Aquila (MC)

Private Lessons (N*SFW)

Random pairings and plots

From Cordonia to NY - The Royal Romance Before Canon

One Night Affair - Bloodbound x Nightbound crossover - Jax Matsuo x Ashley Baxter (Bloodbound MC) x Cal Lowell - N*SFW

What Happened in Vegas Series: Drake Walker x Erika Williams (MC)

 Masterlist

[helentwombly]

Choices Fandom Ultimate Questionnaire

Thankies for the lovelies @adrian-raines and @endless-vall for the Tag! ;3

1. Which of your MCs would win the Hunger Games?

It's not always the matter of strength, skill or even will. It's also about how lucky that MC is.

I'll go for THOBM if she's recovered from the loss of her bro. (Funny huh? but I gave her a somewhat survivor background due to her family).

But if TRR MC was strip of her emotions, she'll display each head of my MCs in front of her castle. I HC her to have the ability to adapt in any environment and grasp ANY skill at a short period of time (maximum of days), which could take a normal person to master for years. And if she lost the ability to feel, she'll see no difference when painting a beautiful picture, playing the piano or killing her friends (whether its an aliens, a vampire or Burger King)

My MC Hunger Games would be:

Badasses dying. (ES, Hero, ILITW, BB, PM etc.)

Empaths semi-surviving (TF/TS/TJ, HSS, RoE etc.)

Dark Horses winning. (THOBM, TRR etc.)

Yeah...I have a thing for that. Sounds boring? Sowee! Hehehehe!

I dont know if my badass MCs are just weak, or the not-so-badass characters just outsmart them or if its a matter of pure luck. I dont know, but I think thats the reason why its fun.

2. Which MC is your favorite?

Endless Summer MC, thats never gonna change...I think.

3. If only ONE LI (from any Choices book ever) could be transported into your real life and be your real life partner, who would it be and why? (I hope you get what mean)

*gets microphone and put it in front of megaphone* BEEEEEEEN PAAAAAAARKK!!! because he's the geeky goodness that I can never have here IRL.

He loves loves comics, loves breakdancing, loves drawing and he's super squishy and funneh!

4. To which character do you relate the most?

Drake (due to being somewhat poor with filthy rich nice bestfriends)

Maxwell (uuuhhh....personality? and love for doggies)

Estela (during my most darkest days, dont ask please hehehe!)

5. What was the first book you’ve ever played?

Of course, its the legendary but not so legendary anymore, The Freshie!

6. Which book have you replayed the most times?

Hero and Endless Summer, two of mah fave bookies.

7. Would you rather have Hero 2 or Most Wanted 2?

I want both of them to come back but I'm leaning more on HERO 2 cause ya know....favorite! and EVA!!!

But if The Cause of Death characters will be in Most Wanted 2 then I want them both so badly.

8. Did you like LoveHacks?

Yup! My dream guy is there yo! *whispers Ben Park*

9. Did you like RoE?

I like party-twin and the first book is okay but it kinda dwindled as it goes on.

10. Which MC (in your opinion) is the most beautiful? (you can post a pic of them so we can all admire them)

*admires from mah screen* sorreh if mah taste doesn’t amaze ya hehehe!

11. Which female character (from any book) is the prettiest in your opinion?

Oh gosh...the most beautiful is Eleanor Waverly! Like everytime she appears on my screen or whatever, Hallelujah Chorus by Handel Messiah is playing! She's so perfect in personality and looks, it's like God made her directly from Heaven----!!!

Sorry I got carried away...the most beautiful is Eleanor but I think the prettiest is Hana, Madison or Asian F!Hayden.

12. Which male character (from any book) is the most handsome in your opinion?

It's Kingky King Liam ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) or maybe there's still someone I forgot but

...LIAM   ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

13. Which character is the most intriguing?

Estela. Because you know, she's Estela. Thats all I can say.

14. If you could befriend one character from any book, who would it be and why?

RAAAAAAJJ!!! Omg I soo love him!! He's so dorky yet got that hidden smarts and loves to cook uber delicious food plus he's so huggable and has an awesome shirt collection!

15. Which MC has the best outfits?

I'll go for TRR and RoE. I'll wanna steal their wardrobe.

16. Into which book would you rather be transported and live the life of that book’s MC?

Any, as long as I dont die a brutal death.

17. List 5 characters that you dislike the most

Manny and Prince Marco and...I really dont keep track of people that I dislike/hate. But if they really made a mark on me, like pissing me off to the core, I’ll remember them, just like these two.

DOOOONEE!! FINALLY!!

I’m gonna tag @your-poetrysucker @lanaartblog @kaitloyalist @angstymarshmallow @nerdpossible @raventear @mechaspirit @mrswalkerwrites and anyone who wants to answer this super fun tag! If you’ve done it then please ignore and enjoy your extra time, yay!

[choices-poweller]

headcannons for MC in TF/TS ♥

because i literally would DIE for this becoming a netflix series, it has too much potential tbh, just shape up the story etc and boom you have perfect uni relatable series everyone would watch ME GLADLY OK TAKE MY MONEY

my unconditional love for Glee’s Quinn Fabray made me fall in love with this one hell of a sweet, funny and sexy human being Dianna Agron who, as you may have noticed, earned the face claim role of my MC which I’ll be reffering to as Kisa Evensdale

why Kisa? No idea, it was a made up nickname I used for my accounts so I sticked with this name

why Evensdale? thought it was cool and popped into my mind almost immediately after naming her Kisa

sweet bubbly kind of blonde you met at least once in your life but the sweet bubbly exterior is matched with (tolerable) sass and brains

however, that would make her too much of a Mary Sue so lemme say that this girl has no shame to get her nose into other people’s stuff and that is her main weakness

and believes in love at first sight - good luck tearing away Chris from his pointless relationship with Becca... gurl, you got swept off your feet for good when you bumped to him on the first day

gives deep pep talks

but becomes the naggy mom very quickly (The True Deborah, tfb4)

“i wanna help” “you cannot push yourself like this” “did you eat”

i believe everyone is fed up with her but her pure heart with good intentions is what makes them resist telling her to fuck off

takes school very seriously, especially after getting the scholarship

writing is her passion

if there’s an itch to her nice personality then it’s definitely the kinks

she’s horny af

not a slutty kind of person but she’s horny

she considers herself straight7

and is an active love doctor to her friends (which SOMETIMES ANNOYS ME TOO MUCH)

hence the book doesn’t give us like 100% freedom with whom we hook-up, date, break up, make up and stuff like that, i have a few HCs that came to my mind while playing 

e.g. she immediately felt some sort of connection to Chris, after they met on her first day of uni, through the first party at their dorm...and i can (and i would’ve done it if i had enough diamonds for god’s sake) see them hooking up after the night on the rooftop

however then Chris distances himself and there goes James with his gentleman-ness and Kisa falls for it so hard she eventually starts dating him after the fiancee thing

no it doesn’t last long since she does still think about Chris but puts their relationship on hold even after Chris comes to apologize

In book 2 she is still with James but at the end when Vasquez’s secret is revealed and the drama starts going on they eventually split up (I still don’t understand why James was so upset about it, I mean I get it it’s his fav professor but man, Kisa only overheard it and who knows maybe if she spilled it right away, she might lose her scholarship and stuff) 

however she and James stay good friends

in book 3, she seriously starts fighting for her relationship with Chris but he becomes too busy with the student council

THEN THERE’S THIS CUTIE PATOOTIE SEXY ASS MF ZIG WHO LITERALLY DESTROYS HER

sexual attraction skyrockets in the moment when they lay eyes on each other and of course, the bar hook up happens

however, as I mentioned before, the instant connection to Chris she felt in the beginning survived even this sexual fling and she ends up dating Chris at the end of book 3

on the other hand, Zig still has a thing for her and finds it hard to focus himself on someone else

but Kis and Chris are just made for each other and she knows it and Chris knows it Zig knows it too and man everyone knows

that was a long ass post i know i am shook by the amount of info i wrote lol

Note that the relationship part would be 100% possible only if it was tv series... I am actually dating Chris since the end of book 1 :’D

Coming up next I have a few social media ideas for Kis MC and I’m halfway done with them so stay tuned! ♥

[kyoune]

a party for n(one)

the greatest tragedy, giles thinks, is that all of them are completely useless. byron thinks it’s the fruit punch. 

summary: a modern au drabble about the suitors throwing a party for their princess, and how they’d probably ruin it without giles there. some minor spoilers (regarding byron and nico) and implied mc/everyone

“We should throw a party.”

It is Leo who suggests it first, though this isn’t particularly surprising. Leo is always looking for some excuse, party or not, to avoid doing work - as is the case now, his half-finished paper dripping over his desk, begging to be finished before it inevitably succumbs to gravity. He pays it no mind and clicks his pen.

Giles’ forehead crinkles up, eyes concentrated on the dying paper. Amethyst burning into red eyes, he snaps back, words tuned like a death threat, “Finish your work first.”

As always, Leo ignores him, dismissing his reprimand with a wave of his hand and a devil-may-care smile. He continues, “Yeah, yeah. But you know, it’d be nice to surprise the “princess” for finishing her final exams.”

It’s not a bad idea, Giles has to admit, but it comes from Leo, so he’s tempted to decline. Speaking strictly from personal experience, anything that Leo thinks up is a red flag for disaster, though that wasn’t sufficient enough for him to turn down such an innocent suggestion. 

Fortunately, there was no need for that this time.

“With what money?” Alyn snorts, halfway stumbling down the stairs. He’s got a point, as well as a dumbbell and a cannister of protein powder in his hands. “If I remember right, a certain someone managed to spend it all on food and drink last time we were at the bar…”

Perhaps that little incident had slipped everyone’s minds, as immediately after it was spoken, the room went silent. The older Crawford scrunches up his face, expressing no more than a disappointed huff, back to the drawing board. He wheels around and faces the paper, forgetting for a moment that he indeed had an assignment to do (again), and then hastily wheels back, completing a full 360 spin on his chair. Leo Crawford is not done procrastinating. Yet. “Where is that guy, anyw - ”

“Aw, we can do that! I bet she’ll love it.”

Horribly off cue, Nico springs out from behind the couch, causing Alyn to drop his dumbbell and Giles to jolt in his seat. Leo, an experienced jump-scarer himself, merely widens his eyes, watching the two mutter curses at Nico under their breaths. Not that guy, Leo mentally notes.  

Only Louis is unfazed; sitting idly at the head of the couch, the blonde sips his tea and serves Nico a scowl of disgust. At this, the pink-haired boy pouts, drawing up his most dangerous weapon: the puppy-dog eyes. They don’t work.

“How did you even get in here?” He asks, taking yet another sip of his tea. Alyn moves towards him and waves the protein canister as an offer. Louis politely declines.

“The door was open.” Nico shrugs. “And money isn’t a problem! We can just ask Byron!”

Giles and Alyn are both about to open their mouths, asking how the hell would that ever be a good idea, that they shouldn’t borrow money from others, that -

But Nico is too familiar with scoldings - their narrowed brows and sharp inhales mirror the way Albert moves when he’s about to unleash a barrage of lectures on him. Without any pause, he strides over to the entrance and cuts them off with the most over-the-top sweep of his arm, yanking the handle and revealing the key to his plans.

The marbled doors give way to Byron’s intimidating stature, his chauffeur Albert at his side. Standing at 6’0, the young man exuded an aura of razor-sharp regality, as was to be expected of a CEO.

The tension, however, faded when the men realized he wasn’t moving. Or reacting, at all.

“Right Byron? Er… Byron?” Nico’s hype dies when his half-brother doesn’t respond, body frozen in the doorframe, face taut. Actually, upon closer inspection, he’s not even blinking. Is he even breathing?

Leo treads over, waves his hands in front of the CEO’s eyes. Nico joins in on his antics, blowing raspberries and removing his eyepatch (which Albert smacks out of his hand). Byron still doesn’t move.

“Uh, is he… you know…” Alyn makes a cutthroat gesture, “...dead?”

Albert answers him first, with his characteristic Glare (How Dare You Insult His Majesty Edition).

Before anyone else can jump to conclusions, another arrival saunters into the foyer, uninvited. It’s Sid, who shoves the Stein newcomers aside without a second thought, as if he’d somehow didn’t even see them on his way in.

“Oi, heard there was gonna be a party.” Grinning like he’d won the lottery, he takes in the dumbfounded faces around him and promptly realizes something is amiss. Throwing a glance (and his ponytail) over his shoulder, Sid finally notes the snarling Albert and definitely-not-a-statue of Byron leaning against the door.

Without missing a beat, the giant walks up to Byron, and flicks his forehead. Nothing changes, to which Sid chuckles.

“Aw, he’s sleeping with his eyes open? Cool.”

The comment seems to spark something in Albert, who is now frantically shaking Byron’s shoulders. Apparently, even Byron tires of his own childhood friend sometimes.

Nineteen minutes and five rounds of shaking later, the man finally comes alive. Blinking his grey eyes slowly, Byron’s movements are stilted, but firm, as if he were a buffering robot.

“Ah… good morning.” The greeting is spoken slowly, drawn out as its speaker shakes out the grogginess in his body. Beginning his stretches, Byron is halfway through a forward fold when the collective awestruck silence begins to dawn on him. He looks up, surveying the crowd, and arches a brow.  “What?”

“We are intending on setting up a party for the ‘princess’.” Giles, always the sensible one, explains, “However, we are short on funds, so we would like to ask for your assistance.”

“You know? The girl you’ve got a crush on?” Leo winks, and Giles wants to say ‘everyone does, everyone adores her. how could you not fall in love with her?’, but instead he holds his breath, keeps his mouth shut. This was to be a party, after all, not a battle royale. The image of nine, maybe ten men slaughtering each other with biting remarks and eyes set to kill (no actual violence, or so he hoped; all of them were gentlemen, weren’t they?) flashes briefly through his head, and he shudders.

There is silence, for a minute. Byron does nothing but furrow his brow by the slightest angle, immersed in thought, his expression neutral.

“God. This guy’s even more of a doll than you are.” Sid mutters rather loudly, nudging Louis, who snaps back “Don’t touch me.” 

It’s like this for a while; no one speaks, waiting for Byron’s reply with bated breaths, all except for Sid’s taunts and Louis’ “I’ll kill you. Do not speak to me ever again.”

“Okay,”  At last, the one word brings Byron back from his mini-reverie. “What do you need?”

All at the once, the room explodes into chants and requests, mostly unrelated to the event at hand. Alyn rattles off the names of fitness supplements and a gym membership, Leo whips out a list of difficult-sounding titles, Sid clicks his tongue and says, “Surprise me”, and Nico modestly asks for strawberry ice cream.

“For the party, gentlemen. For the party.” Giles sighs, fingers pinched around Louis’ collar, who has been trying to escape the room for the seventh time. Huffing, the blonde protests that he’s met his “Sid Tolerance Quota” for the day and needs to recharge. Now.

The tutor ignores him. “We’ll need fifteen watermelons and five pounds of cherries,” He begins, the pen in his hand beginning to work up a frenzy. The others stare at his handiwork with amazement, observing as the list fills, handwriting neat and organized, the Ts crossed and Is dotted. That is, all but one person.  

“What is this, a math problem?” Sid snipes, throwing an arm around Giles’ shoulder. This earns him the privilege of being the fourth person Giles has ignored today, and a seething “So, who will do the honor of going shopping?”

Eye contact never wavering, the tutor almost needs to drag the question to his lips, and there is murder in his voice. Sid instantly backs off.

“We’ll go. We got it.” Leo affirms, grinning as if he was now Giles’ Most Okay-est Friend.  

“We?” The younger twin repeats, incredulous in disbelief. Alyn is shaking his head so turbulently that he does not notice Leo’s steel grip on his left arm, dragging him to the entrance. Byron watches the two elbow each other out of the room.

“We should get started now.” Giles sighs, rubbing his temples.

“I agree,” Byron nods,  “We don’t have time to be sexy.”

The entire room freezes, allowing Bryon’s statement to ferment in an uncomfortable silence. Everyone looks to each other, a What? plastered to their faces. No one has any idea what he means, except for Albert.

“AHEM. I believe he means to say, ‘We cannot afford to stand around and look pretty.’” Albert clears his throat, clarifying Byron’s misspeak, “Anyhow, we will take care of the preparations outdoors.”

‘We will?’ Bryon mouths at Albert, head canted in bewilderment. A gloved hand gently tugs the perplexed CEO towards the backyard, attempting to relocate Byron before any more damage could be done. Nico trails close behind, skipping across the foyer to the glass doors, but does not leave without flashing the tutor an apologetic grin.

“Good luck!”

If he could, Giles would return the sentiment, but an earsplitting clang from the kitchen conveniently drains him of any hope in humanity.

“Thank you... I’ll need it.”

To everyone’s surprise (and Giles’ relief), the collaboration is quite peaceful. With each person assigned to a particular role, the preparations run smoothly, and the only discord that has occurred so far (it’s been twenty minutes) is the discovery that Louis is absolutely horrible at blowing balloons. Sid begins howling, Louis begins seething, and Giles has to force the two into duties located at the far ends of the dorm, or else they’d have a case of Louis ��accidentally” strangling him.

When the twins return, Alyn has 9 bags of groceries strung down his arms, while Leo leisurely reads a brochure about the various types of apples, bare-handed. Hefting the load a few centimeters past the door, the weight proves to be too much of a strain, and the poor younger twin is shaking as the bags slide downwards.   

“Need help?” Leo laughs. Alyn gifts him a death glare, and through some newfound source of sheer force (probably Leo-hatred), manages to stumble five inches further into the living room. He trips.

Sid, wordlessly, passes by the fatigued knight and takes half his haul with ease. There are no crude remarks, no insults, not even an ounce of amusement; he’s completely silent, as if to say ‘You’re pathetic’ in his own Sid kind of way. Alyn sighs with relief when he’s out of sight, but when Sid returns, he scrambles to shoot him a ‘What the hell I totally could’ve done that myself’ look.

Sid sneers, his lips curled into a challenging smirk. Alyn replies with an almost quite realistic bark. The two immediately engage in a grocery weightlifting competition, much to Leo’s amusement, and Giles decides that oh, he really needs to go walk his dog or something (“You don’t even have a dog,” Louis remarks, from the back of the room) And by that, he means he needs to check on the Stein trio.

Outside is not much better.

Albert is stuffed into a "#1 dad" apron two sizes too big, and Nico darts about the yard like a child on a sugar rush. One minute, he's on his 8th try at hauling the bag of coal over, and the next he's behind Byron, tightening his matching "Kiss the Chef" apron.

It is obvious that no one in the Stein trio has ever cooked anything before. Bryon overcooks them, and Nico undercooks them, and Albert won't even touch the grill. Offended by Nico's offhanded "Hey, your hair matches the charcoal!" comment, the grumpy male had relegated himself to fruit punch stirrer, away from the likes of the younger boy and his annoying jests. He makes a horrible fruit punch stirrer, whatever that was.

"Albert, there's too many lemons in there."  

"Yes. I like lemon."

"The princess doesn’t."  

"I don't care what the princess likes."

"I care." Bryon interjects, dumping a basket of cherries into the mix. Giles opens his mouths, a protest at the ready, but the ardency Bryon has shown from the start stops him. For all the good intentions the party was thrown with, the kingly young man seemed to be the only one who didn’t give him a headache, disregarding the fiasco earlier.

Then, the doorbell rings.

"Welcome home!"

The cheer is disjointed; Led by Nico, half of it is shouted too early, and the other half echoes after. Somehow, Louis and Nico happen to welcome the princess first. Giles suspects Louis simply has fast legs, and Nico may have slacked off.

Alyn and Leo continue their game of elbowing each other all the way until the duo have shimmied to the front, Sid following close behind. The Stein trio shuffle in a few minutes late, and Bryon affectionately waves to her with his spatula.

Though the banners are angled awkwardly, the music scratches with radio static, and the twins can’t seem to stop jabbing at each other, the effort pulls a smile to her face. Even if it were only to be polite, the princess laughs, and rewards their work with a humble bow.

"Wow... I don't know what to say... but um... is something burning?”

author’s notes: i love seeing the suitors interact because it usually ends up with some really funny moments. also since it is an otome game we see more of the princess’ relationship with the suitors than ones between themselves so i wanted to explore this a bit? Yeah

so as you can tell, i am horrible, horrible with dialogue. sorry if it’s choppy as well! I have to leave for university in a few days, so i wanted to get this out as fast as possible, which means i had to rush it quite a bit. I may or may not try to re-write this better later orz. forgive me.

notes about the au: i know there’s already a modern version of MidCin but this was like college-au-ish. the wysteria boys all live in one dorm with the “princess” (it’s more of a codename than a title or her real name) and the stein trio & their cryptid robert live in a richer dorm down the street, and rayvis has his own apartment next to the stein trio. robert used to have his own place but he partied too hard and got kicked out. Byron is a CEO of a major company and Albert is his right-hand man, as always. also yeah everyone has a crush on the mc but only giles and sid are aware of this… we’ll see how that goes sometime else…

sorry for the spiel (and for the lack of robert and rayvis, i just couldn’t figure out what to do with them)! thank you for all the warm reception on my previous works too, i’m super happy that you enjoy them! ♡

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(1/?) My MC's family is pretty abusive, and they're also very isolated from people who aren't family - they homeschool, with private coaches when needed, they don't have close neighbors, etc. They have a family Profession, that all of them are expected to do. My MC is oldest, and is very good at Profession and enjoys it, but since he was first his training was harshest and he used a lot of distancing to cope. He dissociates and has difficulty relating to others. He also has depressive symptoms,

(2/?) mainly that his self-worth is low outside of Profession, and he doesn’t take much interest or pleasure in things. He plays the dutiful son to his parents despite not being the favorite, and wants their recognition even if he’s not conscious of that because of how removed he is from his feelings. I want MC to get a Friend, who will be a catalyst for breaking MC’s isolation so that some of these problems can get recognized and worked on. Friend is also a survivor further along in healing.

(3/?) I don’t want this as a love-fixes-things-with-magic story, I intend to have it be difficult and messy. There will be conflict between MC and Friend, there will be times when MC retreats back into isolation or lashes out, there will be a lot of rethinking of behaviors and beliefs. But I think MC needs someone to confront some of his family’s teachings and introduce different worldviews to kick-start the healing process. Is that okay/realistic?

(4/4) Then my other main problem right now is, how do I get them talking? How do I get MC to not just… ignore Friend and go home, when he really only leaves home for jobs, and he’s so used to not caring about things or having relationships? What can Friend do to get his attention? Would compliments play into the low self-esteem enough to get MC to tolerate Friend, or would they be shrugged off? Would a challenge or rivalry work better? Thanks for doing this, it’s super helpful!

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I think it’s absolutely okay and realistic.

As for how to get MC and Friend to start talking…

I would be…. careful with compliments. For a lot of people, anything that directly contradicts what they believe about themselves- even if it is positive- will result in guarded feelings/being uncomfortable.

Though, you could have Friend compliment the trade. MC knows they’re good at that it seems. Friend could be Interested in the trade (either legitimately, because they like how MC talks about it, or because they want to get MC talking and other topics have failed.)

You could go the ‘slowly over time’ route. Where MC does brush them off at first and go home. But the person persists and they come in contact decently often. (Maybe at the market or at a place your MC gets supplies or where they do their research?)

Maybe they commission MC

As for the challenge/rivalry angle- what about a competition? That would put them in contact fairly often.

Just remember to go slow in terms of how your MC reacts to this person. They may find themselves suprised they like talking to them. May get twitchy about small acts of kindness, and try to return the favor because they don’t like things being uneven. Or they may avoid the person for a bit after that because they’re trying to process their own feelings.

It may take them a while to realize that oh.. yes… the other person -is- a friend. They may struggle with the concept of how friendship works.

Good luck!

-TS

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[I-Chu アイ☆チュウ Translations ] ArS! Orihara Hikaru No.???, No.??? (LE⇢GR) Title: 幸福の女神 (The Goddess Of Happiness)

Translator’s note : MC’s name shall be kept as せん (Sen) <<Script credit ♪ Spoiler friendly : Translations under cut ! * Thank you for the scripts!!!

Chapter 1:

Sen: (I think I should go read the article on the previous interview since ArS is having an interview for a magazine tomorrow.)

Sen: (Let’s see, it’s on the front page of this magazine…...Hm? A special feature featuring the shrine of the god of performing arts?)

Sen: The shrine listed here is one that’s nearby…...I didn’t know that a god of performing arts existed.

Sen: (I should go pray and ask about the I-chu’s activities this year)

Hikaru: Producer, are you interested in shrines?

Sen: Wha! …...That was surprising, so it’s Hikaru-kun huh.

Hikaru: It seems like I’ve caught you by surprise. I was curious since you seemed to be reading the magazine with intense focus.

Sen: I see. Even so, did something happen? You came here because you needed me for something, right?

Hikaru: Yeah. Actually, the concept of the New Year’s live hasn’t been decided.

Hikaru: That’s why I thought that I’d come and consult you about it.

Sen: I see, so that was what you came for. Roger. Well, it’ll take up quite some time so how about we meet and take our time time to talk through it today?

Hikaru: No. The meeting can be held at another time.

Sen: What? Why?

Hikaru: If we go to the shrine listed on the magazine, something might pop up! I mean, it’s the god of performing arts’ shrine, isn’t it?

Hikaru: If so then we have to go say our prayers! In other words, producer, let’s go New Year’s Visiting together!!

Sen: A-Alright then. And then if you do come up with something…...

Hikaru: There are so many people, how gorgeous! It’s very beautiful!

Shrine Maiden: Here, have some sweet sakeー

Hikaru: Thanks! When it comes to New Year Visiting, sweet sake is a must have! Did you know that?

Hikaru: It’s clear and beautiful! Don’t you think it’s perfect for one like me?

Sen: Ahaha, that’s true. It’s beautiful and delicious so it’s like two birds with one stone.

Hikaru: Yeah! Gulp…...yum, it’s sweet and delicious! Shrine Maiden-san! Could I have another cup?

Shrine Maiden: Here you go.

Sen: You really like sweet sake, don’t you? I guess I’ll take one too…...gulp, yum! It’s delicious.

Hikaru: Producer……!

Sen: Hm? What’s wrong, Hikaru-kun?

Hikaru: You also look brilliant while drinking sweet sake!

Sen: H-Hey, your voice’s a little too loud!

Hikaru: Really? I just happened to see you drinking the sweet sake just like I did!

Sen: …...I don’t think it’ll be the case but, are you drunk after having that sweet sake?

Hikaru: That’s not the case at all! I just felt a little good! My body’s all warm which makes me really happy!!

Sen: You’re a little drunk…...It’s amazing that you got drunk with just sweet sake. I guess I’ll go get some water just in case.

Chapter 2:

Sen: How is it? Have you calmed down a little?

Hikaru: Yeah. I didn’t know that I was drunk, sorry to have caused you inconvenience…...but you know, I'm currently feeling really happy!

Sen: I’m glad that you seem alright. Since the sweet sake has warmed up your body, how about we go around the shops now?

Hikaru: That’s a great idea! I’m curious since it seems like a festival too!

Sen: Yeah. There are shops like dango shops set up outside.

Hikaru: It’s a strange feeling, just looking at them makes me happy.

Hikaru: But since we’re already here, shouldn’t we buy something after all, producer?

Sen: Speaking of buying things, I was thinking about buying amulets.

Hikaru: Are you going to place them somewhere?

Sen: Yeah. I’m thinking of putting it in the lesson room which everyone uses.

Sen: That’s because I’m praying for everyone’s safety and success this year.

Hikaru: That’s amazing…...you’re always thinking about us.

Sen: That’s because I’m everyone’s producer.

Hikaru: And I’ve always been saved by you. To me, you’re equal to a goddess.

Sen: Ahaha. I’m nothing that great.

Hikaru: Not at all! You’re a beautiful goddess in and of itself!nI want to become a goddess just like you!

Sen: Well, you’re not a girl so it might be strange for you to call yourself as a goddess…...

Hikaru: It’s a trivial matter! Anything’s fine so long as you deliver happiness to the fans!

Sen: I think that’s a very nice mindset you have there.

Sen: I know! How about giving the fans a present of happiness during the New Year’s live?

Hikaru: Happiness huh. Specifically, what do we do?

Sen: Everyone will go out on stage wearing gorgeous kimonos!

Hikaru: Eh? That’s what you meant? Well, it’ll certainly change the usual atmosphere but…...

Hikaru: My kimono’s also just right for the New Year.

Sen: The fans are sure to be happy!

Sen: Right. Apart from the present of happiness, I wonder if we can make a New Year-like atmosphere?

Hikaru: Yeah. They'll be full of happiness just like how I am now.

Sen: Ahaha. I wonder if the happiness you’re feeling right now is from the effects of the sweet sake?

Hikaru: No. This happiness comes from you being next to me.

Hikaru: You’re really the goddess of happiness to me after all.

Chapter 3:

Hikaru: Welcome to ArS’ New Year live!

Hikaru: Today, we’ll sing to the muses, praying for your happiness! In return, the muses’ beauty will make me happy.

Akio: Fuwaa! Y-Your voice is so loud that it’s akin to howling…...Hikaru’s too dazzling…...I want to go back.

Torahiko: Nishishi! All of you should get excited! Happy New Year!

Fans: “Happy New Year!!!”

Shiki: I’m glad that I get to meet all of you kittens so early into the New Year. Please continue supporting ars from ArS this year too.

Kyosuke: We’ll deliver lo~ts and lo~ts of happiness to everyone this year too!!

Raku: Ladies, you’ll all follow after us, won’t you? Now, Hikaru, let’s do what we usually do for New Year events.

Hikaru: Yeah! Leave it to me! Let’s go, everyone!

Hikaru: Mirror, Mirror, Mirror-san? Who’s more beautiful than the first sunrise?

Fans: Orihara Hikaruー!!!

Hikaru: The zodiac chickens will flee in fright from my beauty!

Fans: Cokadoodledooー!!!

Shiki: Isn’t everyone adapting to this way too quickly!?

Hikaru: As expected of my muses! Everyone, thank you for your beautiful voices! I love all of you!

Sen: The audience was really pleased! Even I felt happy.

Hikaru: I’m also feeling really fulfilled here, you know. It’s a very wonderful thing that I can make everyone happy!

Hikaru: Seems like it was the right choice to share the happiness so that everyone would be happier.

Sen: As expected of Hikaru-kun. That was a wonderful idea you had there.

Hikaru: You were the one who taught me so.

Sen: Eh? I didn’t do anything though?

Hikaru: You always give us happiness, don’t you? That’s why I was thinking about how I could do something in return.

Hikaru: I was really happy at that time too you know!

Sen: I’m glad that you think so too.

Hikaru: Well, you know, won’t you become happier if you exchange happiness?

Hikaru: Besides, the effect you have on me is great since you’re a goddess which gives me good luck.

Sen: Like I said, calling me a goddess is an exaggeration!

Hikaru: Not at all! You’re a beautiful goddess!

Sen: Then, you guys will have to produce songs as hard as you can to carry that good luck on!

Hikaru: Just being with you is enough! And occasionally…...

Hikaru: Let me kiss the hand of a lady as beautiful as you are…...chu.

Sen: W-Wait a minute, Hikaru-kun!

Hikaru: Yup, the powers flowing through me! Thanks to you, I should be the most beautiful one right now!

Sen: I-I’m glad to be of help to you.

Sen: (Geez…...Hikaru-kun, my heart won’t last if I’m together with him for too long…...)

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Happy Birthday! – Zig X Scarlett (MC) – Part 2

SUMMARY: On Saturday afternoon, Zig and Scarlett (MC) celebrate her birthday with a fun ride in the amusement park.

PAIRING: Zig X Scarlett (MC)

RATING: Everyone

WORDS: 2.554

NOTE: Hey! Here’s the second part from Happy Birthday! series. I got the idea for Zig and Scarlett’s date after watching on Youtube Kaitlyn’s route in TS 2 (they go to an amusement park during chapter 4). There’s also a mention to Scarlett’s childhood friends, Kelsey and Emma. I first wrote about them in a series about a visit from Scarlett to Zig during summer in TF 4, I didn’t like the result of that series and kinda left aside. Maybe I’ll finish that one day, but within the timeline of my fanfics, Scarlett already told Zig about them. I also mentioned the girls in this post about Scarlett for MC Appreciation Week. Phew! English isn’t my native language. I write to practice and learn, so please sorry any mistakes. I hope you like it, and if you do, I’d appreciate if you like/comment/reblog!

Click here to read Part 1.

Scarlett got up early to finish her homework she left aside the night before. When it was midday, she dressed up and headed to the coffee shop. Zig was waiting for her outside, and smiled broadly when he saw her rushing into his direction. She threw herself into his arms and he hugged her tightly.

               _Glad to see you’re excited for today!

               _I’m always excited to spend the day with you! Even more today! – he lifted her chin with one hand and kissed her deeply. She pulled back smiling – so, where we go to lunch?

               _It’s up to you, Scarlett, where my princess wants to go? – he smiled sweetly.

               _Since it’s my birthday, how about a Chinese?

               _Great, let’s go! – they headed to his car and then to her favorite Chinese restaurant. Once there, they ordered the food, and when the waiter left the table, Scarlett took Zig’s hands.

               _So, can you tell me now where we will go?

               _Mmm…no. I want to see your face when we arrive there – he lifted her hands and kissed them.

               _Oh… - she pouted – neither a tip? Why we couldn’t eat in there?

               _You’ll understand when we arrive there – he said patiently, like he was talking to a little kid – my curious girl. Don’t worry, I already said you’ll love it.

               _Okay… - she sighed – I trust you. No matter where we’ll go, I always have a good time with you.

               _Me too. I’m so glad we’ll do something special for your birthday.

               _This already is the best birthday I’ve had. Because I have my friends and you – she smiled and he squeezed her hands.

               _You know, when Zack told us about his idea for your surprise party, everybody agreed instantaneously. He texted us and we met at the coffee shop, and right there we started to plan everything, what each of us would do. I was so glad to see how much they like and care about you. I know you care about us, too, and it’s reciprocal – he grinned, and she blushed slightly, smiling widely.

               _Good to know I have people by my side for whatever comes. I’m there for you guys and I’m sure you’ll be there for me too.

               _Definitely. We’ll always on your back – his gaze was full of adoration – I feel so lucky and grateful for having you in my life as my girlfriend.

               _So do I. You’re the best, Zig, my angel – they leaned over the table to a kiss. Right after they separated, their food arrived, and after they ate the meal, they went back to the car and headed to the mysterious place. Scarlett talked to Zig, but tried to guess where they were going – so, I see it’s a place higher than Northbridge, so we don’t have snow here…oh, my God, what place will this be? – she lifted her head trying to see ahead, and he giggled.

               _We’re almost there, just more a few minutes. But something tells me you won’t need to lift your head so much to see it – she widened her eyes and turned her head to glance at him, he was smirking. Her curiosity was killing her from the inside, and she had no idea where he was taking her. But when she suddenly saw a rollercoaster, and then a Ferris wheel, she let out a slight scream.

               _Don’t tell me…

               _Yes – he smiled and she bounced on her seat.

               _What a wonderful idea! – she threw her arms around him and kissed his cheek.

               _Whoa! Wait until I park the car, or I can cause an accident! – she pulled back laughing.

               _Sorry, I’m pretty excited. It’s been a long time since I went to an amusement park!

               _Seconded. And it sound great. Kaitlyn gave me the tip, she guaranteed me it’s the best she already went.

               _I can see. There’re some cool rides here! And some booths with games! Now I can understand why you wanted us to lunch in Northbridge!

               _Yeah, I don’t want you throwing up when we’re in the rollercoaster – they laughed, then he pulled over the car in the parking lot, and they went to the entrance. He took two tickets from his wallet and they entered in the park. Scarlett, holding his hand, looked around to the attractions, the tents with games, the food and the people in there, excited.

               _Look at that! It’s wonderful – Zig laughed. She was looking like a little girl who had never been to a park before, and it was pretty adorable.

               _Where should we begin?

               _To prove to you I’m not scared, let’s go to the rollercoaster – she guided him to the queue and soon they were enjoying the ride in one of the cars – it was really fun!

               _Yeah, you’re right – he nudged her – but I wasn’t so scared. I think the Evolution is worse – he pointed to the ride on their left.

               _Challenge accepted – she linked her arm on his and they headed to Evolution. They went to other radical rides of the park, laughing and teasing each other, but none of them was scary enough for them – nice to see I have a partner as brave as me! – she hugged him while they had a break for a soda. So many rides got them thirsty.

               _I was about to say the same, Scar. I’ve always loved these thrilling rides and I’ve never met anyone who shared this with me – she took his hand and kissed it – I mean, not my friends, or my sisters, especially Sophie, but, you know…like you said, a partner… - Zig stammered a little and she interrupted, grinning.

               _Yeah, I understood – Scarlett giggled – me too, Zig. I think I’ve already told you about my best friends Kelsey and Emma, I know them since kindergarten. We loved to go to amusement parks but Emma sometimes was afraid of the rides. Kelsey joined me but she didn’t like to leave Emma aside, so I’d give up on her – Zig looked at her, sweetly.

               _Aw, since always looking after her friends – he kissed her temple and she rolled her eyes, smiling.

               _Yeah, you can say so – she nudged him – and I’ve never had an adventurous boyfriend either – he smirked at her before leaning down to kiss her deeply – so I think we make a perfect duo.

               _I never doubted of it for a second – he turned his head and grinned – well, Kaitlyn said that horror house is amazing, but, well, you know how she is when it comes to horror.

               _Oh, believe me, I know – they chuckled – so I think we need to check it out – after some jump scares and laughs, they decided to go to less radical rides, like bumper cars and boats, the motion simulator and the music express. After a while, they decided to stop to eat. Amidst fries, burgers and milk shakes, they were still laughing and talking about the day, sitting side by side.

               _So, did you like this surprise?

               _If I liked? Zig, I loved it! You were absolutely right! – he laughed again with her excitement.

               _You were so funny and lovely today, my princess. Sometimes I thought I’d brought a little child to the park instead of my girlfriend – she laughed loudly.

               _Yeah, I think I got carried away and this park woke the baby Scarlett inside me.

               _But I’m not complaining – Zig grinned – I liked to see it. I got the sense that baby Scarlett was as cute as 20-year-old Scarlett – she smiled shyly and he kissed the tip of her nose.

               _And she still keeps a peculiar taste from her baby days – Scarlett took off the tamp of her strawberry milk shake and dipped a potato inside it – open your mouth – Zig obeyed and she put the potato covered by ice cream inside his mouth. He chewed slowly, tasting that strange combination, but smiled a little.

               _Well, it isn’t bad - he kissed her again – when we're done here, we could try those games, and see if I get another gift for you.

               _Oh, I’d love to! And I get the feeling you’re great at these games.

               _Yeah, I had a lot of training. My sisters always asked me to try to get stuffed animals for them. And, modesty aside, they never came home empty-handed – he winked.

               _Great, let’s see if you kept those skills – after they finished their food, they walked the tents with the carnival games, and lots of prizes. Suddenly, something caught Scarlett’s attention – oh, Zig! Look at that! – she pointed to a big stuffed elephant with a red hat in a high shelf – he’s so cute! – Zig looked down to the tent.

               _Oh, shooting! It’s my favorite! – they approached the place and he took a shotgun. An old and sympathetic man wearing a hat and a striped shirt smiled at them.

               _Welcome, my pals! You just have to aim at that target – he pointed to a black and white target with different points markers, only the number ten was in a red circle in the middle – Four shots for a prize!

               _And how much do we need to get that elephant? – Zig pointed to the prize Scarlett wanted.

               _Thirty-two points. Good luck! – he smiled again, and Zig turned to Scarlett.

                _Hey, how about we do this together?

                _Are you sure? I don’t know if I’m as good as you are at this…

                _We need thirty-two points, an average of eight in each shot. I can shoot twice, and then you, twice. I can go first to take advantage and you can concentrate more quietly for your attempts. What do you say?

                 _Mmm…okay, whatever, let’s do it – she grinned nervously. Skillfully, Zig placed the gun on his shoulder and aimed the target for some seconds before shooting. He hit the number eight. Then he concentrated again and hit the nine – so, seventeen points, not bad – she sighed – I need fifteen…

                  _Let me help you to hold the gun – he placed himself behind her and put the gun on her shoulder, then set her hands the same way he did during his shots – look through this circle, when you feel you’re ready, pull the trigger – he kissed her cheek – I’m pretty sure you can do it, babe – he smiled and she focused on the number eight. She shot but hit the six.

                   _Oh, crap – Scarlett snorted, frustrated – that was awful, now I need a nine…after this, I don’t think I can do it…

                   _Don’t give up yet, Scarlett – he cheered her up – the game isn’t over until it’s over, take your time – she turned to him and smiled when she saw him smiling too. She concentrated again for a little longer and shot. The bullet trailed directly to the red circle.

                   _Oh…my…God! I did it, I can’t believe! – she started to jump and he wrapped his arms around her waist, lifting her up – did you see it, my angel?- she couldn’t stop grinning.

                    _You just needed a nine, but you went further! – he kissed her cheek seval times – thirty-three points, I knew you could!

                  _Congrats, my friends! – the man was holding the elephant and she picked it, holding him thight while Zig payed the man. He greeted with a hat tip. Scarlett and Zig walked away from the tent.

                   _Oh, I love stuffed animals! He needs a name, what could it be? – she turned him to Zig, and he frowned, pensive.

                   _He remembers me of that movie, where an elephant finds an entire city of little creatures in a dust speck…

                    _Yeah, I know…Horton Hears a Who!

                    _This! Horton could be his name, what do you think?

                    _Perfect – she looked at the stuffed animal – nice to meet you, Horton. I’m Scarlett, and you’ll live in my bedroom now – she turned him over to Zig again, he was laughing – and this handsome guy is my boyfriend, Zig.

                    _It’s a pleasure, Horton. And since you’ll live in her bedroom, I’m pretty sure we’ll met often – they burst into laughing, and Zig wrapped an arm around her before kiss her temple – look, let’s try the Whac-A-Mole – after a few more games, the first stars began to shine in the dark sky. Scarlett looked at the carousel, smiling. It was spinning slowly, all lit up with small colored lamps.

                    _It’s even more beautiful at the night, don’t you think? – hand in hand they approached the place.

                    _Absolutely – the carousel stopped spinning – why don’t you go up on one of the horses so I can take a picture?

                    _Great! But let’s do it fast, I don’t like his face – they glanced to the man at the control panel, frowning at them. He listened Zig’s proposal to Scarlett – I know it’s just for kids, but we just want to take a picture!

                    _Okay, but be really fast. We can’t hold the line too much – while he said that, Scarlett ran to a horse and straddled it. Zig took his phone and took some photos.

                    _She’s beautiful, isn’t she? – Zig turned to the man and he cracked up a little smile, nodding slightly – thank you so much, sir. Tomorrow is her birthday, and we’re already celebrating – Scarlett approached Zig and he hugged her by the waist with one arm.

                    _In this case, you two should ride the Ferris wheel. Couples love it during the night – he pointed to the Ferris wheel, also covered by flashing lights.

                   _Great! It’d be a perfect way to end our day here – she took her boyfriend’s hand and turned to the man – thanks for the tip, sir.

                    _Happy birthday – he smiled a little more, and Scarlett grinned.

                    _Thank you! – they walked to the Ferris wheel’s line – did you see that? We made someone smile today! – they chuckled.

                    _We’re so happy and having so much fun we managed to infect the others – they kissed as soon as they get in the line. On the seat Scarlett placed herself between Horton and Zig – I don’t want to risk, but the three of us are so tight in this car we wouldn’t need these security stuff – she laughed.

                    _Right, but as you said, we don’t want to risk – the ride started, and Scarlett held Horton with one hand and put the other on Zig’s thigh. He slid on arm around her shoulders – this day was awesome, babe, I loved every single thing we did – he kissed the top of her head.

                    _I wanted this day was memorable. I’m damn glad you enjoyed as much as me – they reached the top of the wheel, and they could see the entire park lightened in contrast with the dark night sky – so amazing. That guy was right.

                    _What a wonderful way to end our day!

                    _Hey, our day isn’t over yet, Scar!

                    _Really? Did you plan something else? – she looked at him, lifting an eyebrow.

                    _Well, no. But I was thinking of go to your house and having a… - he leaned down to her ear – a more intimate celebration – she grinned and ran her hand along his thigh.

                    _Of course. Our day wouldn’t be complete without it – he smirked and pressed his lips to hers in a passionate kiss. They pulled back as soon as they arrived at the floor. They went back to his car and headed to her house, still talking about the day, but anxious for what would come next.