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[beesgav]

OH YEAH. ROBOT DESIGNS. THAT'S LIKE, A THING I DO.

[tchallasbabymama]

M’Baku’s Love- Chapter 2

Sorry, had to repost it. For some reason it was all blacked out on mobile? Idk, it’s weird and I’m still trying to understand tumblr.

Anywho, here’s Chapter 2 of M’Baku’s Love. Check out my masterlist HERE to read chapter 1 if you haven’t already, and take a look at my other stories as well. As always, let me know what you think or if you want to be tagged in anything. Enjoy!

Word count: 2689

M’Baku pulled up to the Outreach Center a little earlier than necessary on Tuesday. He got out the automated car and leaned against it, crossing his arms as he scanned over the building and its surroundings while reflecting on the mission at hand. If they were successful, thousands of Black children, millions if they expand, would be given a better education and connected to their old, pre-colonizer ways.

He smiled at the thought and turned to grab his things, when he noticed a small rainbow dash from the other side of the parking lot into the building. It took him a moment to process what he saw, but he realized it was Miss In a Hurry, rushing yet again. He smiled fondly and shook his head before heading towards the Outreach Center, opening the door and heading inside the cool, air conditioned building.

Once the chief settled in his office he went over the assistant files one more time, preparing for their interviews. He went over his upcoming day in his head and remembered that his meeting with the head of the Arts Department was at 11. He smiled to himself, dreamily, at the thought of her bright teal hair and her deep dark eyes, but shook himself out of it when he was interrupted by a knock at the door.

“Mr. M’Baku?” a tall, slender man who looked to be in his early twenties stood in the doorway dressed in slacks and a button-down.

“Yes, who is asking?”

“Deontae Greene, I’m here for my interview,” the young man introduced himself. They shook hands and the interview began. Truthfully, M’Baku didn’t need to interview the other candidates, he had already decided on hiring Deontae the moment his interview ended. He went through the motions of the second and third interview, focusing on the clock more than the interviewees. As soon as his third interview ended, he called Deontae to offer him the position, then went for a quick walk around the center to stretch his legs.

M’Baku found himself outside one of Shuri’s STEM courses, watching as the middle school aged children learned coding languages. She waved him in, and he tentatively stepped inside.

“Everybody, this is M’Baku. He’s the leader of the Jabari tribe in Wakanda.”

A chorus of “Hi M’Baku” erupted from the room, and he smiled before greeting them back.

“Mholo, children. What are you working on today?”

A little girl in the back with braces and pigtails was the first to answer.

“Princess Shuri is teaching us how to make computers work by telling it what to do in different computer languages.”

M’Baku looked at Shuri in confusion and she waved it off to explain later.

The large chief walked around the room to get a look at what they were doing, but quickly made it back to the front of the room when he caught a glimpse of the clock on the wall.

“I have a meeting, or I would stay longer princess.”

“Go, and don't be a stranger to this side of the center. Technology isn't all bad,” Shuri said with a wink as he left and shut the door behind him.

M’Baku’s long legs carried him back to his office in record time, where he was met with the sight of the head of the arts department sitting cross-legged in the chair outside his office, writing in a notebook.

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, I wandered down to the STEM wing and lost track of time,” M’Baku rambled on until she looked up at him. Today she had on gold wire-rimmed glasses instead of her red cat-eye frames from the day before, and he liked that he could see her eyes better with this pair. When their eyes met his heart thumped a little louder and his skin felt a little warmer. He watched a small smile brighten up her face as she set her notebook down before unravelling her legs to stand up.

“I wasn’t waiting long. Plus it was your turn to be running late this time,” she responded. M’Baku gestured for her to enter the office first and she obliged before perching cross-legged in the chair across from him. He rounded the desk and sat down, looking into her eyes.

“I do not believe we were properly introduced to one another,” he held out his hand to her, shaking it from across the desk. “I am M’Baku, as you already know from yesterday.”

“Monae Johnson. It’s nice to officially meet you, M’Baku. And my apologies about the other day, I accidentally took a nap and woke up with barely enough time to- I’m rambling, my bad, I do that sometimes.” She rubbed the back of her head..

“It is no problem, really,” more than anything, M’Baku found her adorable.

“So did you end up trying the place I suggested?”

“Yes, I am actually glad you ran into me. I loved The V Spot. It was an excellent recommendation, thank you.” M’Baku had to give props where they were due and this woman definitely knew food. “You must tell me, what else is good in the area?”

“There’s so much! What do you like?”

“I am new to most cuisines, but I am open. Our meeting ends around lunchtime, would you care to accompany me and show me something I might like?”

Monae’s chest tightened up at his seemingly unintended double entendre. The man before her was fine as aged wine and she was having a very difficult time concentrating on the conversation, instead wishing she could see how soft his lips are. She looked down at the ring on her left ring finger and sighed, knowing she’d regret her decision.

“I’d love to.”

______

“You’re a vegan, right?”

“Vegetarian, but vegan is fine.”

“Ever tried Indian food?”

“I cannot say that I have.”

“Come on, there’s a place around here with some really good lunch specials. I hope you like it.”

“Well your last suggestion was superb, so I trust you,” he said with a wink. Monae blushed and turned away, but not before he noticed. M’Baku fought to contain his smile and cleared his throat. “So are you from Oakland?”

“Nope, I’m from Nashville. A southern girl at heart,” she said with her best southern debutante affectation. “I came to Cali for college and just never left.”

“What made you stay?”

“Honestly? It never gets cold here, not the type of cold that seeps into your bones anyway. The worst I’ve felt here is chilly. I’m not made for anything below 50 degrees.”

“As chief of the Jabari I must say I am a little offended, Miss Johnson.”

Monae’s face twisted up, but then softened when she saw the glint in his eye. Was he flirting?

“My apologies, your highness,” she said with a curtsey. “But I’ll admire it from afar.” Her ring flashed in her line of vision, but she shook it out of her mind.

“Besides, you are wrong. Anything over 40 degrees is unfit for habitation. The weather here makes me want to crawl into my refrigerator.”

Monae shivered at the thought.

The two of them arrived at Bombay Palace and since he trusted her judgement, she ordered for the table. The waiter took their menus and quickly brought their waters with lemon slices.

“Are you a vegetarian as well?”

“Um sometimes. I don't eat red meat, but I still eat fish and poultry on occasion. I’m mostly plant-based though. I read that the Jabari are pescetarian, what made you switch over?”

“You have been reading about us, eh?”

“Well I like to know who I’m working with, and I imagine that over the next few months we’ll be seeing a lot of each other, so yes I read about the Jabari.”

“Yes, I would hope so,” M’Baku said before taking a sip of his water while watching her. He noticed her shiver under his gaze and adjust herself in the booth and he smirked, knowing he was getting to her. “And I just do not like the taste of fish very much. Earlier you mentioned having a dance background, do you still dance?”

“I’m so busy I barely have enough time nowadays outside of teaching a class at the center here and there.”

The waiter returned with their samosa appetizer and Monae danced in her seat a little, making M’Baku crack a smile at her endearing antics. They both dug in, M’Baku immediately thanking Hanuman for the food he had received. The familiar yet unfamiliar tastes swirled around in his mouth like a gold medal ice skater at the winter olympics, and he couldn’t get enough.

“Mmm, what is this?”

“Samosas.”

“I could eat this for the rest of my life and die a happy man.”

Monae giggled and almost choked on her food, “This is just the first course, wait until you taste the paneer.”

The two of them continued to talk as more food came out, not watching the time at all.

“How does your family feel about you living so far away?”

“Well my little sister is in college at NYU, living her own life, and my parents died six years ago in a car crash, so they don't feel much of anything anymore.”

He was torn between laughing at her joke and feeling a deep sadness for her loss.

“What’s your family like?”

“I am the oldest of ten-”

“Ten?!”

“Yes.”

“Your poor mama...”

M’Baku’s laughter roared through the restaurant and forced a laugh out of Monae as well. Of course his laugh was as big as he was, and her mind briefly wondered if everything about him was proportional to his size before she was pulled out of her daydream by a ringing telephone. She looked down and her face dropped when she read the name on her screen. “Shit. Uh, sorry I have to answer this- Hi honey...yeah of course...uh-huh...no, just out at lunch with a colleague-”

He couldn’t believe his ears. He knew for a fact that she was flirting with him, yet here he was talking to her “honey.” He wanted to roll his eyes, but instead returned them to his bowl and kept eating.

“Hey, D, can I call you back? We’re just about done here...Ok, bye.” She hung up the phone and cleared her throat.

“Boyfriend?”

“Fiance actually,” she said, showing off the ring on her finger.

“Interesting…”

“What is?”

M’Baku leaned back in his chair and looked into her eyes as he spoke.

“I was not aware you were already spoken for.”

Something about the tone of his voice made her face heat up and she crossed her legs tighter.

“I have my ring on, what would make you think otherwise?”

“That right there,” he gestured to her flushed skin and fidgeting lower half. “You are awfully flirty for someone who is betrothed.”

Monae had hoped he wouldn’t notice and they could carry on like earlier, but the moment was ruined.

M’Baku looked at his watch, realizing they spent almost two hours at the restaurant. “We should get back to the center, I am sure we are missed.”

“M’Baku, I’m sorry to lead you on, but that wasn’t my intention, I just-”

“There is no need to explain, Monae.” He flashed her his gap-toothed smile and called for the waiter to bring their check. He paid, not without plenty of arguing on her end, and they headed back to work.

Shortly after he made it back to his desk the king and prince barged in.

“Soooo…?” N’Jadaka tried to get the conversation going, but M’Baku wasn’t following.

“How did it go?” T’Challa added.

“How did what go?”

The cousins looked at each other in exasperation, and yet again the hot headed prince pushed the issue further.

“Your date nigga! We saw you and Monae walking all close and shit.”

“It was not a date,” He loved the Udakus dearly, but Hanuman, they could be an annoying and intrusive bunch. “She is engaged.”

“Barely,” the cousins said with an eye roll.

“What do you mean ‘barely’?”

“My friend, she has been engaged for three years now with no wedding plans in place and he is almost never home. Like we said: barely.”

M’Baku would never knowingly break up a happy home, but he saw her body language on the phone and she didn’t seem to be as into her fiance as she was into him. Yes he was shiny and new, but the exasperation in her voice at his interruption told him what he needed to know.

“Far be it from me to advocate for adultery, but-”

“It ain't far from me, cuz,” N’Jadaka butted in. “Bak, that beautiful fairy of a woman likes your big ape ass for some reason. Fuck that nigga, she was looking at you like you’re already daddy.”

M’Baku looked over to T’Challa who was nodding in agreement. He had watched her during their department head meeting and every time M’Baku spoke she perked up and the tension fell from her shoulders. She was definitely feeling him.

“I have met this fiance just once and did not get a good vibe from him. I am not sure what it is yet, but there is something-”

M’Baku cut him off before he could even finish. He knew if he let them continue they would end up hatching a plan and roping him into it, so he nipped it in the bud.

“Do not worry about it, I would prefer to remain unattached for the short while I am here, anyway. Now if you know someone who would like something more casual, I would not mind meeting them at some point.”

“I’ll keep an eye out, brother”

“I think the newest history teacher is single, or at least there's no ring on her finger. I can’t remember her name though, is it Keisha? Naima? Whatever it is, she’s fine as hell,” N’Jadaka’s hands outlined her voluptuous body for him, which caught his interest. “I’ll see what I can do. We gon get you some pussy bruh, on Bast.”

T’Challa simply nodded in agreement again.

“Thank you both for your concern,” M’Baku responded dryly. “Now if you gentlemen would excuse me, I have to meet with the social studies department head in a minute.”

“We understand when we are not wanted, but please at least let N’Jadaka set you up. You need to get back out there again, it’s been more than enough time,” the king patted his friend’s shoulder before leaving the room, his cousin doing the same.

______

M’Baku’s last meeting didn’t end until 5 pm, and he was more than ready to get home, cook dinner, and watch a little more Fresh Prince. He packed up his things and headed out towards his car, when out of the corner of his eye he spotted Monae on the other side of the parking lot struggling with several boxes. He jogged over and took them from her hands.

“Here, let me.”

“How are you everywhere?” She laughed.

“You are just lucky, I guess.” He flashed her his million-dollar smile and she was hooked again. Derrick be damned.

“Yeah, I guess I am...um, thank you M’Baku...well uh, I should go. Busy day tomorrow with the open house and all.”

“Ah yes, what exactly is an open house?”

She chuckled at his naivety.

“Basically people from the community get to come here after hours to see what we offer. Think of it like a mass tour.”

“Interesting, well since I have nothing to show them on this tour I am sure I will have time to help if you need it.”

“Thank you, M’Baku, I just might take you up on that.”

“Good. Well, you should go home and rest for the big day ahead. I will see you tomorrow Monae.”

“Get home safe!”

It warmed his heart to hear her caring about his safety, even if it's something she said to everybody. A dreamy smile parted his lips and he felt as if she had just kissed his cheek and sent him on his way.

“You as well, Monae. You as well...”

Next Chapter

[capnjay21]

by the prickling of my thumbs...

... something wicked this way comes! 

As some of you may know, last year I started posting a fic for the CS Role Reversal/Halloweek, a lil number called ‘A House is Never Still’ inspired by gorgeous art by @hollyethecurious. And while I didn’t finish publishing until earlier this year, I had an absolute blast, and I’m really proud of the finished product. Who knew trying to write something spooky could be so much fun! 

I chatted to a few of you after I posted the epilogue, and I might’ve mentioned that whenever I finish a fic I always have an ~idea~ about where a sequel might go, and the same can be said for my first foray into the creepy crawly. For a while I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do something with that ~idea~, but then the dagger started whispering to me, so.. 

I'm writing it!

It’ll be called ‘The Wind Blows White’, it picks up two years after the end of 'A House is Never Still’, and I've included a little preview under the cut. It’ll be a little more introspective than the original, but I’m hoping with some definite spooky spookiness!

If you’re tagged, it’s because you seemed to like the first one and I have shamefully assumed you might be interested in reading the sequel (sorry!) - if that is very much not the case, let me know and I’ll take you off the taglist and I promise, no hard feelings!

On the flipside, if anybody would like to be tagged and isn’t, let me know and I’ll whack ya on there. There are also a few of you incredibly lovely people I ~would~ have tagged, but tumblr is ~resisting~, so if I’ve left you off and you feel you should be on, just holla @ me also. 

The first chapter will be posted around Halloween! So insert evil laugh and such. Mua. 

@carpedzem @optomisticgirl @phiralovesloki @kmomof4 @snowbellewells @hollyethecurious @stahlop @lfh1226-linda @peglegsjones @mariakov81 @seasailia @courtorderedcake @jonesfandomfanatic @wyntereyez @mrtinski - also @thisonesatellite​ I’m not sure if you’d like to be tagged since you haven’t finished the first one yet, but thought I’d leave it up to you!

-/-

1.  i won’t die in my sleep.

-/-

It was 2:17am.

The whispers woke her, as the whispers always did.

It took her a few dizzying moments to emerge completely from sleep, the vivid and fraught images of her restless dreaming spilling out into the darkness of the room. As usual, she could not move. Her muscles had seized, curled tightly around her stomach like a clenched fist, trembling with strain while her eyes blinked out into the dark. She could see the forest. The broad, sweeping trunks of old red oaks sprawled from the ground upward, their leaves stained crimson by blood while their bark wept tears the colour of potted ink. Only once observed did she really consider that there was so little in nature truly black, as pus the same shade as crows dribbled and oozed down the spines of every oak she could see.

Slowly, the numbness receded from her aching limbs, the reckless smears of her wakeless mind gave way to the shapes her eyes could make out, could confirm as being there, and like a prayer she whispered aloud every object she could see and smell and know was real.

“Chair,” she croaked, “desk. Lamp. Computer. Window. Gold –”

No. No gold. The basket of spun gold twine was the final little spill, tempting her to return to a nightmare it could kiss back into a dream.

She refused.

It disappeared.

The whispers had woken her, but once she rose she was alone in the dark.

Emma patted the bed beside her, and found the sheets bare and cool. He had been gone for some time already, then. Trying to suppress the growing tide of dread that always came from waking alone, she stood slowly, then stretched out her sore muscles. Sore from being clenched so tightly for what felt like hours. Usually Killian woke her before it reached this point, but clearly he hadn’t even been there for its beginning.

She sighed. Thought about calling him. The clock on her nightstand winked in and out. 2:17am.

There was no point, anyway. She knew where he’d be.

-/-

It was 2:17am.

As usual, it was raining.

Beyond the stretch of porch in front of him, sheets of water fell in a relentless assault on the already sodden ground, and Killian mopped at his already sweaty brow. The air was thick and moist, even this early in the morning, the height of an unusually punishing June. He let the downpour carry on for another few moments before ducking out into it, bending to lift the wide bowl he had left sitting on the grass a couple of minutes earlier. Now filled to the brim with rainwater, he brought it back underneath the shelter of the porch and laid it down on the ground.

He'd had that dream again. He couldn’t stop thinking about it.

There was a noise from not too far away, the screech of metal on concrete in the dark and the answering leap of a car horn out into the night air, but he tried to push it from his mind. This would never work if he couldn’t clear his thoughts. Folding his legs underneath him, Killian leant forward until he could see his reflection staring back at him from the bowl.

The surface of the water was inky black, the faint caresses of a breeze brushing ripples across the surface and making his reflection appear distorted, but he tried to see beyond that. Beyond his tired eyes and the hurt and the heat, to something more. Silently, he willed the dark pool to show him something else.

Show me the boy, he asked out into the dark. Show me the boy at the creek with the dagger.

Even just the thought of the dagger, the curling blade they had sent hurling into the ravine, brought forth a rush of unwelcome and jarring memories. The dagger, floating in the middle of their circle, summoning a storm of black lightning and hurt and that nothing, that awful nothing, and Killian could feel something tugging at the centre of his chest, beckoning him forward.

He couldn’t see his reflection anymore. The surface of the water was blank.

Not like this, he thought furiously, wrestling for control.

It wasn’t interested in his control. If he wanted to go deeper, he had to let himself fall. This was the bargain.

But –

He thought of her at home, in their bed, resting fitfully.

This was the bargain.

Emma.

Killian gasped for air, which was when he realised the tightness in his chest was because he hadn’t taken a breath in a long time. He almost fell forward, and his right hand shot out to the deck of the porch to stop his face from crashing into the bowl – which was when he realised it was just a bowl of water again. His reflection stared back at him, breathing heavily, eyes wild and afraid.

If he wanted to go deeper, he had to let himself fall.

In his mind’s eye, he could see it perfectly. The sparkling summer day. The boy, knelt with his right arm in the creek before he pulled it out, and the dagger with it.

Dragging his eyes away from the bowl, he reached into his pocket for his phone. The clock on the display ticked onto 2:17am.

Still? He thought, bewildered.

“You should be used to this sort of shit by now,” he muttered, before emptying the bowl onto the grass.

-/-

... to be continued! 

[lovemesomesurveys]

How are you doing today? It’s only 1:56AM, but so far I’ve just ate a bowl of ramen and watched a couple YouTube videos. What was the best thing that happened to you today? My ramen was quite delicious, ha. Which cell phone network are you on? Verizon. Do you like the smell of cinnamon? Yesss. What was the last book you've read? I just finished, “The Secret She Kept” by Elle Gray and I’ve started, “Autumn’s Strike” by Mary Stone.

Are you hungry right now? No, I just finished eating. What was the last thing you've had to drink? Water. How often do you visit this website? I’m on Tumblr all the time. Do you like frogs? No. Are you afraid of dying? Yes. Do you like bananas? I love bananas.    Do you like the show American Dad? Meh. It has its moments, but overall I’ll pass. I don’t ever watch it by my own choosing, I just catch it here and there because my family watches it.  What TV show do you miss the most that's no longer on TV? Gilmore Girls, Degrassi, and True Blood come to mind first. Are you currently fighting with someone right now? No. Is your life full of drama? No. I have other stressful things I’m dealing with, but not of the drama variety. How long can you hold your breath underwater *shrug* Where's the last place you've been to out of state? When I went to Arizona to visit my grandparents about 6 years ago. Have you ever been kissed in the rain? No. What letter does your last name start with. -- What are you listening to right now? I’m watching Gilmore Girls. Have you ever had a pet that died? Yes. Would you rather use a trackpad or a mouse? Trackpad. Do you consider yourself politically intelligent? No, not at all. Have you ever done any volunteer work? Yeah, I’ve done a lot with Girl Scouts, school clubs, and class assignments. Do you like the Beatles? I like some songs. Is it night time where you're at right now? Yeah, it’s 2:08AM. Do you like steak? Nope. Do you eat healthy? No, I definitely don’t. How often do you work out? I don’t. What was the best gift you've ever received? I couldn’t possibly choose. Have you ever participated in a spelling bee? Nope. If you could have one wish right now, what would it be? Good health. Do you owe anyone an apology right now? I kind of do. Are you the jealous type of person? I can be, but it’s not something I feel much. Or at least haven’t felt in a long time. I feel envy more. Have you ever tried doing yoga? Nah. Do you like getting massages? I’ve never gotten one. Would you rather be too hot or too cold? Cold. Are you good at telling jokes? No, I’m pretty much the worst. I don’t tell many jokes. When was the last time you've attended a sleepover? Several years ago. Tell me one of your pet peeves. Eating sounds. Do you wear glasses? I do. Do you like to keep your nails painted? I haven’t painted my nails for the past few years. Have you ever had a pedicure? Nope.  What is your favorite smell? I have several favorites. Do you like the TV show Full House? I do. Would you rather listen to country music or rap music? I like both. Are you a Duck Dynasty fan? Nope. Have you graduated high school yet? Uh, yeah, back in 2008.  What kind of person were you in middle school? Quiet, shy, awkward. Nothing has changed. Do you have any major regrets in your life? I have a few. :/ Do you like pixie sticks? Eh. I did as a kid, but I don’t have much interest in them the older I get. Do you like French toast? Mmm, yes. Are you a fast typer? I am. Are you good at doing math in your head? Nope. Or at all. Have you ever played with Silly Putty? Yeah. Do you take in a lot of caffeine daily? I do. I love my caffeine. Do you like watching Football? Nope. Or an sport. What language do you wish you could speak? Spanish. Do you know a lot about history? No, I wouldn’t say that. If we could travel back in time, where would you travel to? Can I travel back to childhood? Would you ever consider joining the military? No. I couldn’t anyway, I’m physically disabled. Are you a cigarette smoker? No. Have you ever done something you didn't want to just to look cool? That’s kind of how it was when I used to drink and smoke. I wasn’t a big drinker or smoker, only did so socially, but still. I also did so on my own accord, I’m not blaming anyone, and I’m not going to say I hated all of it because I did have good times, but there was a big part of me that did so because I felt I had to. My friends liked to do it and I wanted to partake with them and not sit out on the sidelines by myself. It’s just that truth be told I think I would have rarely drank at all if it weren’t for that and likely would have never smoked. It had its fun moments, but I didn’t feel the need to partake all the time like they did. Do you like zombie movies? Nah. Have you seen The Hunger Games? Yep, all of ‘em. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing? All my graphic tees, t-shirt dresses, leggings, and lounge shorts. All my comfy clothes, basically. Do you own any Uggs? Nope. Are you wearing any rings on your fingers? No. Name a TV show that you absolutely can't stand. Most sitcoms today. Do you have any unusual talents? No. Or any kind of talent. Do you look like your age? *shrug* I’ve been told I look younger. Do you feel confident in a bathing suit? Nooo. Do you do a lot of online shopping? I do. Do you like the Harry Potter films? Yeah. Do you judge people based on their sexual orientation? No. I care about who a person is, their personality, and whether we vibe. Have you ever been told you had an accent? No. Have you ever ridden an elephant? Nope. Are you allergic to pollen? I do have seasonal allergies. Have you ever eaten sushi? Ew, yes. Not a fan. If so, do you like it? Nope. Are you a fan of anime? No. Would you rather play Xbox or Playstation? Playstation. Are you a big fan of seafood? I don’t like seafood at all. What kind of food are you craving right now? I’m good right now. Are you currently in a relationship? No. If not, are you happy being single? Yeah, it’s for the best. Do you like to go fishing? No. Are you a fast runner? I used to be. I don’t have the energy or strength anymore for that.

Have you ever worked at a fast food place? Nope. What's on your mind right now? Now I’m thinking about food cause of some of the previous questions. Are you texting anyone as you're taking this survey? No. Have you ever had a nasty rumor spread about you? No. Have you ever sent someone sexual pictures of yourself? No. Do you like who you are on the inside or the outside more? Neither. :/ Are you good at drawing? No, I have no artistic abilities. Do you know how to dance? Nope. What's your favorite reality TV show? Catfish, Teen Mom OG, Teen Mom 2, The Voice... Do you think Kim Kardashian deserves to be famous? I don’t care. Are you excited for Christmas this year? I’m always excited for Christmas. Do you celebrate Halloween? I mean, I put up some decor, watch scary movies, and partake in treats. I stopped dressing up and carving pumpkins a few years ago. Have you ever had a concussion? No. Do you pretend to be someone you're not? No. I certainly wouldn’t pretend to be... *gestures vaguely* this. Do you listen to heavy metal music? No. Were you sad when Michael Jackson died? I was just surprised. Do you have more upper or lower body strength? I barely have any strength anymore it feels like, but I used to have really great upper body strength. Have you ever been in a tanning bed? No, and never want to be. Do you like hot tubs? No. Do you know anyone who is battling cancer? No. Have you ever donated money to a charity? Yes. Do you get bored easily? More so nowadays. I didn’t used to. Have you ever peed your pants in public? Maybe as a little kid. Are you afraid of roller coasters? Yes, except for the Cars and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coasters at Disneyland. Are you good at doing tongue twisters? Not really. What was the last movie you've seen in theatres? Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Have you ever been to a drive-in movie? Yeah, a few times but it’s been a long time. I’ve been wanting to go to one, though. Are you good at doing fractions? Meh. I’m alright. Me and math don’t get along, but I could do some things somewhat. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas and Halloween. Do you prefer Apple or Android? Apple. Would you rather have a tablet or a computer? Computer. Do you like things that are touch screen? Yeah. What age did you have your first kiss at? 16. Do you regret losing your virginity to whoever you lost it to? I’m still a virgin. Do you have a good relationship with your mother? Yes. Do you like the color lime green? Sure. What are your plans for tomorrow? I don’t have any. Would you rather wear jeans or yoga pants? Yoga pants. Do you like your clothes to be baggy and comfortable or tight and revealing Baggy and comfy. Do you wish you could change something about your hair? Yeah, it’s really not a good look right now. I pretty much chopped it off a couple months ago for reasons and it’s in that awkward phase as it grows out. I want it to be longer and dyed red again because currently it’s all natural and I don’t like it. Have you ever gotten a makeover? Yeah. Do you get mad easily? No. but I get frustrated and irritable easily. Have you ever punched someone in the face? No. Do you think the minions from Despicable Me are cute? Ehh. Did you have a Gameboy as a child? I did. Would you rather have chocolate or gummy worms? Chocolate. I’m not a gummy fan. What are your favorite pizza toppings? Extra cheese, garlic, green onions, spinach, cilantro, crushed meatballs, and pesto. Have you ever auditioned for a talent competition? No. I don’t have any talent. Do you make good sandwiches? I think theyr’e better from a deli or when my mom makes them haha but sure. Would you rather get high or get drunk? High. Have you ever failed a drug test? Nope. Do you like the Silent Hill movies? I actually haven’t seen them. What is one thing you need to work on to make yourself a better person? I have a few things I need to work on.

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Could you please do a the same Hobi and Yoongi reaction (the one where there s/o is told they're a hindrance to the boy's career) but for the other members ? And please don't put it under a cut even if it's long. I normally read from mobile and tumblr effs it up every time. Thank you ! You're writing is amazing btw.

I guess it’s just Jin and Namjoon left :)

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Jin

Jin wasn’t sure where the fight started. At one moment, the two of you were just talking and the next… you were both exploding volcanoes.

But nothing prepared him for those frightening words, rendering him speechless and immobile:

“Maybe we should just end this!” You shouted at the height of your argument and it was enough to stop Jin from retaliating, your painful words piercing through him like a knife.

As you turn to walk away, he immediately stops you, holding onto your arm to make you face him again. “Y/N… h-hey, y-you don’t mean that.” He stutters and guilt presses down on you instantly for being the reason behind the look of fear on his face.

“I don’t know, Seokjin.” You sigh, eyes glassy from the heat of the fight. You only ever called him that when you were serious, which scared him. “You tell me.”

“What does that mean?” He huffs. “Of course I don’t want that. Ending this is the last thing…no, it’s not even an option.”

You remain silent at that and Jin’s hand move from your arm to your hand, squeezing it once.

“Or is it just me? Are you…” he swallows. “Giving up on me? On us?”

You press your lips in a thin line and look away; the pain on his face too hard to bear. “I don’t know. I don’t know anymore, Jin. The world seem to be so against us that even we, ourselves, are turning from each other.”

“We fight, yes. But don’t all couples do? It’s normal.” He reasons. “But we don’t just give up. We talk about it.” You bite your lip at that and Jin immediately catches it. “Something’s wrong. Tell me.”

You take a deep breath, thinking if you should… “Please, Y/N.” He pleads and you sigh, relenting.

“Why are you even with me?” You murmur and yet those quiet words echoed through Jin’s brain, causing him to rattle in surprise.

“What do you mean? I’m with you because you’re my girlfriend, because I love you.”

“People say I’m only dragging you down. They often say how a global star like Kim Seokjin can do better than be with someone like me…a nobody.” You look at him with tears pooling in your eyes. “They say I’m hindering you from having a successful career and I don’t want that Jin. I want what’s best for you.”

“And you think what’s best for me is to not have you in my life?” He asks and you nod, which only breaks his heart.

“If you truly knew me…loved me… you should know that having a successful and massive career isn’t what I’m after when I entered this business. I work hard to become who I am not for the fame but because I love doing it. I’m passionate about it. I love performing, singing, making people happy… I don’t care about the titles. I care about making my fans and myself happy.”

You look down, wiping your tears away as he continued. “You should also know that being with you makes me the happiest man I could ever be. I thought performing made me happy…but with you? It’s different… Almost euphoric.”

You feel a hand on your chin as Jin tips it upward so you can face him. “So tell me, Y/N. If you took away that happiness, would that be best for me?”

It was then that you broke down, shaking your head as the tears poured out of you. Jin pulls you into his arms, murmuring sorry’s and I love you’s which you returned, fervently.

“The world can suck it. What matters is we make each other happy, okay?”

“Okay.”

“You and me against the world, Y/N.”

No matter what, you smile. “You and me.”

RM

“We need to talk.”

Namjoon has never read a more frightening statement. He read the text the moment he landed back in Seoul after being in the US for almost a month. He hasn’t seen you in weeks and all he wanted to do was surprise you but you ended up surprising him with that text instead.

He replies a quick “sure” and asks where to meet. The words were calm, almost nonchalant on the screen, but Namjoon was panicking. Nothing good ever comes about with those four words.

Waiting for you to arrive at his studio was agony. Namjoon couldn’t keep his leg from jumping, his hand shakes slightly that he could barely work his computer, and the music in the background isn’t doing its job of calming his nerves.

Knock. Knock.

He whips his head towards the door and sees a shadow there. It’s you. He stands up, takes a deep breath, and opens the door.

Namjoon could remember the first time he ever saw you: in a museum, wearing a yellow shirt and jeans, standing in front of an art piece. He wasn’t sure what came over him that day that he was able to approach you and make conversation…but he did. And it was one of the best days of his life.

He swallows hard at the sight of you now: wearing the same shirt and a soft smile. Namjoon thinks how the world could be so cruel as for you to wear the same yellow shirt you entered into–and apparently will leave his life in.

“Hey.” You say. “Can I come in?”

“You don’t need an invitation, you know that right?” Namjoon says to lighten the mood as he steps back to let you in. He’s stalling, he knows. But he can’t just let you talk yet…He can’t let you go yet.

“How was the tour?” You ask and he shrugs.

“It was…successful.” He answers. “Got through it without any accidents, thank god.”

“That’s good.” You smile and he notices how it doesn’t quite reach your eyes. “So, I… I’m really sorry about texting you that when you just got back. But in my defense, I could’ve waited till tomorrow so you can get some sleep first–”

“No, it’s fine. I don’t think I could sleep when…” He swallows. “When I know you’re going to break up with me.”

You open your mouth to speak but closed it when you realize what he just said. “What? Joon—”

“Please, hear me out first.” Namjoon says calmly, but you notice his hands were shaking. “I’m not the best boyfriend, I admit. I’m away more than half the time, we sneak out to go out publicly; we can’t even watch a movie in a cinema without having to rent the whole place so we don’t get mobbed by fans…” He huffs, having said all that without breath. “I get moody sometimes, my work hinders me from spending more time with you. When I’m on tour, you don’t see me for months. When I’m here, I’m almost always at the studio and so you would have to be here and watch me work...as our date.”

You frown as you listened, watching as silent tears begin to fall from his eyes. “I’m not perfect, I know. And you have a million reasons to cut me loose and find a better man, but…” he sniffs. “But know that out of that million reasons, I only have one reason to make you want to stay…”

Your eyes widen when he suddenly kneels in front of you and takes your hands in his. “Y/N, I love you. I love you so much that you’re the only reason I want to go back and do my work all over again. I love you so much that I can’t sleep well unless I hear your voice or read a good night text from you every single night. I love you so much it hurts. And I know it’s selfish for me to want you to stay with me when I can’t give as much as you’re giving me… when I can’t be the partner you deserve. But please, don’t leave me. Please don’t break up with me. Because I honestly don’t know how I’m going to live without you.” He gasps and the pain is so evident on his face it almost hurt to look at him. “The person I was before? I’m not even sure how he lived till he met you.”

You didn’t know what to say after that. How could you when Namjoon literally laid out his heart bare in front of you; putting it in your hands and begging for you to keep holding on to it.

“Joon. Hey…” you say as you wipe off his tears. “I’m not breaking up with you. Calm down.”

“You’re not?” He sniffs.

You shake your head. “But you’re not wrong for assuming I came to talk about our relationship. The truth is…it’s not you—“ you stop as a finger lays on your lips.

“Don’t say ‘it’s me’ because you’re nothing but perfect, Y/N.”

You smile. “Stop being so cheesy. But I came to talk to you because…I got insecure.”

He looks at you funny, thinking the word shouldn’t even be in your vocabulary. “About what?”

You bite your lip, “When you’re away or even when you’re here, really… people talk. All the time. About how I’m only holding you back from your career. How I’m practically a nobody to be dating ‘RM of BTS.’” Namjoon was about to rebut but you continued, “And I know I shouldn’t listen to them. I knew what I was getting into when I dated you Joon, and I don’t regret it because I love you so much it hurts too… But sometimes, those words get too loud and I can’t really turn to anyone…I—“ you bow your head. “I’m sorry. I’m pathetic—“

“No! You’re not! Stop saying that!” Namjoon says sternly. “Thank you for letting me know. I can’t imagine how it must feel keeping this all to yourself. You’re so strong, jagiya. But you’re also allowed to be hurt, to be sad. And that’s okay. I just wish I could protect you more from those words. I’m so sorry. I’ll try harder, Jagi. I’ll try harder to show you that you don’t have to worry about them because in the end, I’m all yours.” He cups your cheek. “You’re worthy of every single part of me. Please know that.”

You nod, smiling through tear-stained cheeks. “I do. And nothing you’ve said about being a bad boyfriend was true. You do everything for me. You’re the best and I love you, Joon. I love you to the moon…”

Namjoon smiles, his heart full and eyes glassy with happy tears as he says his reply: “And back, Y/N. Always.”

NAMJOONIE MAKES ME CRY. Hope you guys enjoyed reading!

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Witness : 8

Been Here Before

moodboard created by @chuuulip

Character (s): dark!Bucky, later dark!Steve, too

Warnings: this is a dark!fic, it contains non/dubious-consent elements. Some violence as well at the beginning. It goes without (and with) that this is 18+.

Summary: The reader finds herself back in a familiar setting.

Notes: I am reposting this fic here. It was originally on ao3 but now it’s on tumblr too! If you read, I love feedback and would love any comments you have. And if you can, please share! Anyhow, enjoy :)

Bucky left you alone for the rest of the week.  You couldn't decide whether it was a rare spurt of pity, which you knew he had little of if any, or he was busy. Likely it was the latter. He was after all a mercenary. He was out there committing crimes far more sinister than those committed in your apartment. The thought sent a shudder through you. He murdered people. He could have murdered you. When faced with the prospect of his company, it seemed a tempting request but you had always been rather fatalistic.

It was Sunday night and you still hadn't received your assignment for the next week. It was unusual but it happened before. Sometimes there weren't enough placements to go around and you weren't needed until midweek. This was awful timing. You needed the work to distract yourself.  You sat on the couch, laptop open, waiting for the little blip which would save you from your untethered thoughts. As you readied to shut the lid, the chime went off and you eagerly opened up the email. Fuck. It had to be a coincidence. Had to be.

Stark Tower again but this time it was further up. Three month assignment. This was a prime placement, the type temps would kill over. And you wanted nothing to do with it. It smelled of more than chance. It had to be him. It would be so much easier for him to keep you under his thumb. But it was good money; $24 an hour this time. You couldn't have said no if you wanted, and you really wanted to. Accept, you hit the button and quickly shut the laptop. Your life had already been bartered away, what was one more thing?

It was a stifling development. It was the last straw. You were wrong when you thought that all had been lost before. How much had changed in less than a month; how much had you lost?  You would deal with it tomorrow. You were tired and your lack of sleep was starting to overpower your obstinate paranoia. You laid back on the couch, still unable to rest in your own bed. It wasn't yours anymore, it was his. Your whole life was his.

You recalled the process. Temporary parking pass, identity check, fingerprints, photo. You took your lanyard and directions to your new post. All the way to the top floor. Oh, you didn't think it would be so far up. You took the elevator, your bag clutched by its strap tightly. You quaked as the doors dinged open and you stepped out into the lobby. A desk greeted you, chair vacant, computer lifeless. You could assume that was meant for you.

“You the temp?” You turned as a woman with copper hair approached, her face steely and unkind. “Pepper Potts” She introduced herself without shaking your hand, too busy for a mere secretary. “Over there.” She waved towards the desk and brought her phone up, turning back from where she came.

“Gee, great to meet you too,” You grumbled as you watched her disappear around the corner. “I'm Y/N. So happy to work here.” You crossed to the desk and sat behind the half circle, booted up the thin monitor and tucked your bag underneath.

A man appeared from the elevator, his long leather duster flapping behind his legs. You greeted him but your words died in the air. He waved you off, his one eye looking past you as he walked off down the same hall as Pepper. You shook your head and cursed. This was by far worse. These people didn't have the time for courtesy. You may as well not even be here.

“Don't worry about Fury,” The voice caught you off-guard. You recognized it on the first note. “He's more of a codger than I am.” The super soldier formerly known as Captain America smiled down at you. He wasn't supposed to be friendly, he was a murderer. His smile was more a snarl to you, the gleam in his eyes sinister; calculating. He was taking the measure of you.

“Uh, yeah,” You swivelled so that you weren't directly facing him. You could feel him watching you. “I've dealt with worse,” You assured him bluntly.

“You're new here,” He commented, “I'm surprised they replaced Gill so quickly.”

“I'm just a temp,” You said, “Only here for a couple months.”

“I'm not bothering you, am I?” He asked, leaning on the desk as he stared down at you, or rather stared you down.

“No, no,” You lied. It wasn’t professional to be rude, even if this man was a killer. He hurt others as easily as he stood there talking to you. “Sorry, just trying to get organized here.”

“Of course,” He smiled. Why was he talking to you? Did he know? Was this a game he was in on? “Maybe I'll see you later when you're not so busy.” He pushed himself away from the desk. “Steve Rogers,” He held out his hand. Slowly you reached to shake it. He took it firmly, his strength plain enough by his grip. “Y/N.” You replied meekly and he reluctantly released your hand. His eyes followed the movement as you rescinded your arm and grabbed a pen out of nervousness, trying to still yourself.

He slowly back off and headed down the hallway, leaving you to ponder his motives. You didn't think long on it as you turned back to the computer. A roster of names for the day. You were the first point of contact; “take a seat and you'll be called soon.” You were by no means a peer to Miss Potts.

That first day was busier than most of your jobs. You saw Steve again when he left but he was talking to a short blonde you recognized as Natasha Romanoff; Black Widow. She was as deadly, if not more than her counterparts. It dawned on you that you were surrounded by dangerous characters in this tower. A defenseless hare caught in a trap.

Bucky found you by the end of the day. You weren’t surprised but neither were you prepared. You weren’t at your desk when he approached, you were outside in the shade on a concrete bench, eating a sandwich you had bought from a kiosk. Your half an hour was all yours, free from the desk and stony patrons of Stark Tower. Well, the first ten minutes had been.

A single bite was missing from your sandwich as you stared across the street, losing yourself in melancholy. The shadow sat beside you, shaking you from your daze. You looked over, dropping the sandwich onto the wrapper on your lap, barely saving it from sliding onto the ground. You folded the paper over the bread and looked nervously at the passersbys, though none seemed to notice the infamous mercenary perched beside you.

“How’s your first day going?” He asked. His hand was just beside your leg, gripping the lip of the bench.

You blinked at him and glanced around once more. It felt so surreal sitting with him in public. All interaction had to that point been concealed behind closed doors. Such an overt setting had sirens ringing in your head. You felt as if everyone knew. Everyone knew and was laughing at you. You stilled the tremor in your hands and crossed your legs, trying to face him stoically.

“So, you did have something to do with it,” You said evenly.

“You should be thanking me. A dozen others would sit in that chair for less,” He smirked, “The last girl, Gill, she was sweet on me. It never turned into anything but I did entertain the fantasy. Now I can live it out.”

“You’re disgusting,” You turned your focus back to your sandwich, peeling back the paper, “I’m on my break. Leave me alone.”

“Break?” His hand settled on your knee and he squeezed, enough that your kneecap felt as if it would shatter with a flick of his fingers. “That’s where you’re wrong.” He leaned in, keeping his voice low. “You don’t get a break from me. Ever. Your life is mine now.” You gritted your teeth against the pain of his grip, “Until I grow bored of your existence...and trust me, you don’t want that day to come.”

He released you. A woman with a stroller passed and he smiled at the baby, waving to it with the hand which had formerly been threatening to crack your kneecap. You stayed silent as the trolley rolled by. Bucky stood, turning back to you as he adjusted his belt to hide his sudden excitement. He cleared his throat and stretched his legs as if he had been sitting for too long.

“I’ll leave you to your lunch, Y/N,” He announced as he shoved his hands in his pockets, a cocky display and he shifted from one leg to the other. “And I’ll be seeing you for dinner.” He sniffed as he began to turn away, pausing to remark over his shoulder, “I like steak. Rare.”

He carried on before you could reply. Truly, it took a minute to process what he had said. You looked down at your sandwich and crumpled the paper over it, standing to toss it in the bin just across the breadth of sidewalk. You clapped the crumbs from your hands and checked your watch. Bucky was right; there was no escape from him.

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Force of Nature or Forced Nature? Chapter 2

Hey guys! I decided to upload my original story onto Tumblr as well as on Ao3, but I was limited while trying to post it on my phone, so let’s see if posting it on computer works!

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  Before I could even take another step into the house, an arm wrapped its way around my neck and pulled me back. A big gloved hand grabbed my face and covered my mouth as I tried to scream, to struggle, to do anything. The arm around me just wrapped tighter around my neck, incapacitating me.

I couldn't fight them, no matter how hard I tried. 

"Shh, it's time to go to sleep."

I felt a wet cloth being pressed against my face, and a deep darkness slowly started to creep into the corners of my vision. 

"That's a good boy."

I was so...tired.

The last thing I saw was my sister's terrified eyes staring back at me as she screamed for help before everything faded to black.

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  I knew today was the day I was going to die.

  Every time I so much as lightly stirred, sharp flashes of pain instantly rushed over me. My entire body hurt; I couldn't even tell where it hurt anymore.

  I could see flickers of light out in the distance, but I could never reach them. I was too far away to ever find the surface, to reach a semblance of home. I was never going to see the light of day again.

I just faded away piece by piece, back into the shadows where I belonged. I closed my eyes once again and fell back into the darkness once again.

  When I finally came to, I found myself in a cold, dark room fully composed of nothing but sterile, gleaming silver metal. A single lightbulb hung from the center of the ceiling, flickering periodically between bathing the small room in low light, just bright enough to barely see my shoes underneath me.

I sat up carefully, trying to dull the pounding headache rattling my skull. Everything around me was blurry, and even the small amount of light I did have only stung my sore eyes further.

Electing to ignore the fading and pulsing of the room around me, I tried to raise a hand to hold my head, only, I realized I couldn't. 

My hands were tied down tightly to the arms of an old, wooden chair that I sat in, similar ropes also wrapped around my torso and ankles,  biting into my skin with every subtle shift I made.

  I couldn't move an inch. I was in a strange, dangerous place I didn't recognize, with no way out, and I couldn't move even an inch.

  I was going to die in here.

  I'll never be able to see my dad or sister ever again.

  Something wet began trailing down the sides of my face, and a deep ache that I couldn't swallow settled in the back of my throat.

  Great. Now I'm crying too, as if that will help anything.

  Something abruptly shifted in the corner of the room. There, at the very edge of the light, I could almost make out a bare, ratty mattress haphazardly thrown in the corner of the cold room.

There was a small lump lying in the middle of the mattress, loosely covered up with dark, dingy blankets. The lump moved once again, shifting clumsily around on the musty thing. It seemed to grow more and more agitated as time grew on, its sluggish movements gradually turning sharp and rapid.

  I leaned against the back of the splintered chair and pushed my feet against the floor, doing my best to try and shift the chair backwards and farther away from the mattress as quietly as possible.

  I would have almost succeeded, had one of the nearly withered legs of the chair not caught on— and scraped against— a chip in the metal floor and groaned loudly.

  The lump on the bed stilled almost instantly, quickly crawling away to curl up tightly in the corner of the room.

A harsh cough emitted from the tiny little lump  and the sharp sound of steel chains clanging painfully against the metal floor bounced around the room.

The lump coughed again and sniffed lightly, whimpering, before a couple small, bare feet accidentally stuck out from beneath the blankets.

  My breath caught in my chest. "Sis? Is that you?"

  The small lump didn't answer right away, instead turning over to face me. Even in the darkness surrounding us, it was impossible not to recognize those innocent green eyes I knew so well, as well as the pure fear reflecting in them.

  Oh, thank god.

At least she was safe.

  "Are you okay? Does anything hurt? Are your wrists okay?" I looked her over quickly, immediately noticing each and every small cut and bruise that littered her small body.

She shook her head, ignoring me. "Where are we?" Her voice was barely above a whisper, she coughed again. "I don't remember anything, what happened?"

Her breathing started to pick up, coming in faster and shorter bursts as she finally took a look around the room we were in and realized exactly what kind of situation we were in.

"Hey, hey, look at me!" I shifted the chair over as close as I could to her, and leaned as forward as the rope around my chest would let me.

  "I don't know where we are, but it's going to be alright. Okay? It's going to be just fine. Don't worry." I stared down at her with the most earnest look I could conjure up at the moment.

"I'm scared–" She hiccuped, the tears forming in her eyes pouring over in streams down her face. "I don't want to die!"

"No, hey! Look at me. You aren't going to die, alright? We'll be okay." I tried my best to hold my own tears in, giving her a thin, watery smile.

  No, we won't.

  She sucked in short breaths, trying to calm herself down as her tears continued running their track down her face.

  She knew I was lying.

  "What are we going to do now?"

  I shook my head, "Look, we're going to find a way out of here somehow and go back home, find Dad, and then everything's going to be okay."

"How do you know that?" She sobbed, pulling at the thick handcuffs cutting into her wrists.

  I don't.

  I sighed. "I don't, but I do know that you are the strongest little girl I have ever met. Hell, you might even be stronger than me." I chuckled at myself for a second, and looked at her pointedly. "If anyone can get through this, we can. We're family, remember? And what does family do?"

She sniffed, shaking her head as she laughed exasperatedly, "'Family doesn't quit', I know, I know."

  "That's right. Now, can you get those chains off?"

She nodded, moving closer to the wall where the chains were anchored. "I can try."

"Good, I'll try to loosen up these ropes while you do that. Be quiet, we don't know if someone's  listening."

  I turned my attention back to the ropes around my wrists, trying to pull as hard as I could against them to slide the ropes off my hands. 

I kept wrenching at the ropes until my wrists inevitably started bleeding profusely from the severe rope burns I was rubbing into my skin with every single tug. 

Eventually, my blood soaked the frayed rope enough to finally slide one of my hands out from under it. I yelped loudly, whether it was in pain or relief, I really couldn't remember.

I used my freed hand to make quick work of getting my other wrist undone, and moved down  to my ankles at the feet of the chair and the rope around my chest.

  When the last of the ropes finally fell off around me, I limply stumbled down to the floor, barely catching myself on my hands and knees.

The metal floor bit into my knees unmercifully as I tried to crawl over to my sister, even as the room continued to spin around me and I could hear my breath heavy in my own ears.

  By the time I made it over to her, she had already busted one of the rusty pins on the shambled shackles, and had worked one of her wrists out despite the tight fit.

I grabbed the remaining cuff and yanked at the crumbling pin still stuck through the holes. After a few good bangs against the wall, the pin finally crumpled and gave way to open the shackle.

My sister smiled up at me sweetly in thanks, still rubbing at her sore, red wrists. She gasped audibly when she finally got a good look at me up close. "You're bleeding!" She looked up at me worriedly.

  I shook my head. "Don't worry about it. It's okay."

Finally trying to push myself up onto my feet, I had to lean heavily against the cold wall to my right, still unable to hold my own weight. My vision was still swimming in my peripheral vision and I couldn't stop my eyes from falling closed any longer.

  I was jolted back to attention as soon as I realized my sister was trying to shake me back awake. "...ake up! Come on, get up!"

I blinked at her slowly, my voice heavy with breath. "It's okay, I think I just blacked out for a second. I'm fine now." I tried to gather my bearings before I finally pushed myself off the wall, grabbing her hand and running my hand along the dark wall.

"There's gotta be a door here somewhere, we need to get out of here-" She interrupted me, tugging on my arm and pulling me over to the other side of the dark room.

"Look, here! There's light creeping in from outside." She pressed both of her hands against the outline in the wall, gesturing for me to help her.

I braced my shoulder against the wall and helped her push, hearing the metal squeal and shift until we eventually heard a loud 'click', and a piece of the wall swung open out into a well-lit hallway.

  The hallway was unbelievably wide, either direction of the metal hall seeming to extend for miles. We looked up and down the hallway, trying to figure out which turn would lead us back outside.

  Suddenly, a large bang rang out, startling the both of us and echoing all the way down the hallway, like the sound of a door being swung open hard enough to hit the wall behind it and put a crack in it. As soon as the echo faded off, I could hear the unmistakable sound of resounding footsteps get louder and louder as they got closer to the two of us.

Quickly mentally steeling myself, I grabbed my sister's wrist tight and took off down the hallway in the opposite direction, turning right down the hall as fast as I could go in the state I was in.

My sister was barely keeping up, still trailing a few steps behind my pace, her long brown hair flowing behind her as she kept looking over her shoulder trying to find the source of the footsteps.

The footsteps only got louder, breaking into a sprint as the sound seemed to come from almost all directions around us.

I ran down three more hallways, each identical to the last, with no idea of where we were or where I was going. I just knew we had to lose whatever– whoever it was chasing us.

I took another left turn at the end of the next hallway and skidded to a complete stop, my sister almost slamming directly into the back of me. Before us was a blank metal wall, the hallway leading directly into a dead end.

The footsteps were closing in more and more by the second, echoing in both of our ears as I turned around and ducked into the other hallway.

  Please just let us get out of this alive.

  A fresh wave of dread hit me as I glanced back just in time to see a large shadow wrapping over the walls around us. I tried to run even faster than before, pumping more adrenaline through my veins.

There was another right turn at the end of the hall, and I could finally see bright light pouring into the hall. It was sunlight. I almost cried out in relief as I quickly turned the corner.

Unfortunately for me, I turned the corner just a little too fast, and tripped down the corridor, falling directly forward onto the ground and pulling my little sister down with me.

  I couldn't get back up fast enough.

   The footsteps caught up with us, and I could feel a large hand wrap around the back of my collar as our chaser yanked me up to eye level and turned me around to face them.

Three men dressed in black stood behind us, each wearing a mask to cover their faces. The one holding me by the collar scoffed and leaned in closer to me, growling.

  "You think you're so clever, don't you?"

  I could almost sense him smiling murderously behind his mask.

  Well, this wasn't going to end well.

  He laughed loudly in my face, using his free arm to yank me closer by the shoulder, digging his nails into my arm. "Well, that's alright. I guess I'll just have to teach you a lesson, now won't I?"

  My heart leapt into my throat, tears pouring from my eyes for the second time that day. I begged him, shaking my head slowly. "Please don't, please!" I sobbed dejectedly, "What do you want from us?"

  He only chuckled again, "You'll see."

  I winced as his nails drew blood from my arm and he continued to laugh as if someone had just told him the funniest joke. "Maybe I'll take you where we took ol' daddy of yours too, just for kicks."

  My eyes widened in terror and I cried even harder.

  They... killed him, didn't they? Dad was dead. We were alone now.

They're going to kill us too. This...this is how I'm going to die.

  One of the other men almost giggled in glee, walking over to my sister and roughly pulling her up by her arm. She cried out loudly.

  "She'll be coming with us too."

  "No, don't!" I screamed.

The third man came over to laugh in our faces, using his nails to scratch at my face, just to watch me bleed as I whimpered. He watched joyfully as we were dragged back into the long, dark hallway.

My sister was screaming at the top of her lungs, trying her best to kick and scratch at the man pulling her in any way possible.

  "Stop it! Let her go!"

  I pushed and pulled as hard as I could on the vice-like grip the other man had on my arm as he dragged me down the empty corridor.

  As we reached the end of the hall, there was another break in the path, where the corridor continued to both the left and the right.

The man pulling my sister promptly turned to the right, while the man pulling on my arm continued down the left hallway, almost dislocating my shoulder in his efforts. I screamed out in pain, pulling away from his grasp.

  They were separating us.

  Me and my sister were on our way straight to hell, and I couldn't even protect her, let alone myself.

  Who knows what they were going to do to her. 

To me.

  I screamed as loud as I could for as long as I could, hoping that at least someone would hear me before my voice finally gave out.

  The last, horrible thought to cross my mind was a single hope that they would just kill my sister first, so she wouldn't have to suffer, like me.

  It wasn't her fault we were here, it was mine. It wasn't fair. She didn't deserve this.

  I wished everything would just stop.

   And then... it did.

   The man had finally stopped dragging me down the hall. His grip hadn't loosened, no, but it felt almost frozen.

  I couldn't hear my sister's screams echoing down the hall any longer, even the ringing in my ears had settled down.

   I felt almost…

  Peaceful?

  My body felt like it was being weighed down by something heavy.

My eyelids eventually started to droop shut, and I felt myself fall through the floor beneath me. It felt as if something was cradling me, welcoming me, before everything around me finally faded to black once again.

[nikatyler]

*gasp* a replies post! A long replies post! A long replies post where I overshare again! *o* Yeah I kinda missed doing these. I’m now at home, but won’t be for much longer. First, I’m going to meet some of my new classmates on Friday and I’ll spend the whole weekend with them! We’re going somewhere...well I don’t even know where that is, just that it’s in nature and I’ve never been there before! Thank gods we’re meeting at the main station in Prague, or else I wouldn’t get there myself. Then on Moday, I have to go to my uni, and then once more on Wednesday I think? And on Wednesday, I’ll have to wake up at 4 am. my LiFe Is SoOoOOOoO HaRd oH mY gOd. No, I’ll be fine.

And a month from now, I’ll be moving to my dorm. That’s some crazy stuff. I can’t believe it’s happening. Last week, my dad actually took me to Prague and we went to see where it is. The location reminds me a lot of my home, but I won’t tell you what exactly that is because no one needs to know that. Anyway, school starts in October. I’m actually looking forward to studying, but the “living alone in a big city with people I’ve never seen before” part is scary. D: I’ll give you updates.

Anyway, today was a weird day. First, I sat alone by the lake when these two guys came and talked to me (I didn’t mind that actually, they were kinda nice), then when I got up and said I had to go home, one of them complimented my legs...which would’ve been really nice but then he basically implied he’d go to bed with me...and like literally five minutes ago he said he had a girlfriend...basically men are scary. Then later, mum and I went grocery shopping and I saw my middle school crush with his girlfriend...and decided that his girlfriend is cute, way cuter than him actually...bisexual culture I guess, crushing on your middle school crush’s girlfriend lmao. Then we went to pay for our groceries and the cashier...was my childhood friend who also happened to be my first crush and also my last crush and these days I’m wondering if I’m really crushing on him or if I’m just holding onto him because I don’t know any better. Long story but if you ever feel like I have a thing for childhood friends to lovers trope, maybe blame him.

Wow. Oversharing much? Let’s get to those replies then, before I tell you what colour my underwear is or something.

Also!! Stream Lover. You won’t regret it.

volcanopasta replied to your photoset “@ ea guess what we still don’t have in ts4”

I miss spooning

I feel like that’s one of those little things half of the community misses. ;-;

simlishprincess replied to your photoset “MAGNOLIA???”

she’s morphing

She’s broken like this really often and it scares me :D

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your photoset “Vanessa: “So do you forgive me?” Gwyneth: “Of course I do. I must...”

Lol, a bpr founder telling thez plan no more children, they are so funny

These sims have no clue what I have in store

And just you wait for gen 2

Just you wait

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your photoset “There it is. Wonder what she could use the computer for…;) (no, I...”

Well I can`t say this is surprisingXD

Yeah...do most people go for purple? At least most bpr people I follow/followed went for this colour :D I also wanted to do this thing where the founder chooses the pink person, but the heir is purple. Idk why, I just wanted it to be like that haha

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your photoset “Uhh oh hi again. You guys are seeing this right after the last post,...”

Jeez, Vanessa looks like that liquid Terminaor from Terninator 2.Funnily enough he was posing as a police officerXD

Lol I have no idea what you’re talking about because I’m bad at watching iconic movies (read as: I haven’t watched any of the movies that people think everyone has watched :’D) but I’ll believe you lmao

dandylion240  replied to your photoset “I really can’t justify this, can I? Listen, I have to stay true to my...”

Sometimes the aliens won't let you go even if you want to.

Oh you’re right

create-a-sim replied to your photoset “She traded her policeman hat for a fishnet top. Fashion, you know.”

me as a policeman

Saaaame

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your photoset “You know how I said I couldn’t justify this? Well…Alexa play Oops I...”

Yeah, make Roxanne that purple sibling/s

Careful what you wish for 👀

dandylion240 replied to your post “The power of what sharing a worry with someone can do amazes me, as a...”

Awe I'm glad you didn't delete without telling anyone. You would have been missed. But you're not the only one who thinks about doing that though.

I love seeing you on my dash ❤️

1o8percent replied to your post “The power of what sharing a worry with someone can do amazes me, as a...”

I’m glad that sharing your worries was able to help you. Simblr can be overwhelming and well life in general can be too. It’s nice to have someone to let it out to. I’m glad you’re still around!

♥♥♥

Thank you guys so much. This happens to me from time to time, but it’s never been this bad.

desira-sims replied to your post “Random thoughts and ideas: NSB, BC and my hair (again)”

I’m slowly working through the sentence starters too. I didn’t realize quite how difficult some of them would be. Lol

Same! I might incorporate one of them into my yellow gen because it would fit there perfectly. God I’m really going to milk this one awful awful event for angst huh. That will be frowned upon. As for the other...I have an idea for it but it doesn’t fit the og Raleb timeline at all (it was for them) and I want it to be canon...like I kinda just don’t want to call it an AU, but I guess I’ll have to.

aiseinei replied to your photoset “Eden: “Ughhh oh my god my life is soooo hard!”

I would be too if I was stuck staring pink in the mirror for the rest of my life �� no very cute!

Oof same haha. One of the reasons why I was hesitant about starting BPR was the pink :D

And then I went and made my founder marry a pink sim and have four pink children with her, because that makes sense. I love making myself suffer, yay!

Thank you, btw!

medleymisty replied to your post “I'm not saying I want to re-read my entire NSB but...I kinda do. Will...”

*hugs* We're our own worst critics. I used to cringe at my old stuff too, but really it was decent. I might have learned more since then, but it was still good. I'm glad you can see the good in yours. :)

I’m definitely not as hard at my younger self anymore. I went and read some of my stories written when I was 13-14, and I tried to look at it that way. They weren’t perfect, but maybe they were good for a child of that age. I mean, I always got good grades on my writing homework, and my teachers have always liked how I worked with words, so...yeah, it’s not perfect, but I’m not going to have perfectly fleshed out characters and storylines when I have barely even understood that the world isn’t just black and white, good and evil. There are shades inbetween.

That got deep again but I have a lot of feelings about this and I’m sorry to my younger writer self for how I’ve treated her. Keep going, kid.

xiapxls replied to your post “Well, of course my bad wifi had to ruin everything. I guess I will go...”

Me! Whenever I come across a new blog I'm interested in I always read everything before I hit follow

whysimstho replied to your post “Well, of course my bad wifi had to ruin everything. I guess I will go...”

It was how I found your blog actually!

yamekamerainbows27 replied to your post “Well, of course my bad wifi had to ruin everything. I guess I will go...”

I have! ✋✋

elisabettasims replied to your post “Well, of course my bad wifi had to ruin everything. I guess I will go...”

I feel like I read over 90% of it?

dandylion240 replied to your post “Well, of course my bad wifi had to ruin everything. I guess I will go...”

Me. Was in love with Ross since he was born in game. He was such a lil cutie!!

desira-sims replied to your post “Well, of course my bad wifi had to ruin everything. I guess I will go...”

Me! Came across a Ross and Caleb post and went back to the beginning to read it all.

1o8percent replied to your post “Well, of course my bad wifi had to ruin everything. I guess I will go...”

I have ��

Wooow there’s a lot of you. And you stuck with me through the bad and the worse, through all the dumb ideas I got...thank you. Seriously, thank you. There’s more in store, I promise.

You’ll want to punch me in the face eventually, I’m just saying.

Speaking of punching someone in the face, yesterday I was waiting for my hair to dry and I thought hmm, let’s go read gen 2 of my NSB. And...I knew Ross was an idiot when he was young, but I forgot he was that bad. I’m glad none of us accepted it and we only collectively forgave him when he got his crap together. Yay. Also yay we didn’t cancel him because cancel culture is disgusting, people can learn from their mistakes.

I’m going off topic again. That happens when I’m in a good mood.

elisabettasims replied to your post “Let's play a game, "how many more curly maxis match hair can I...”

It's true, there is never enough.

dandylion240 replied to your post “Let's play a game, "how many more curly maxis match hair can I...”

There is never enough

Glad we’re on the same page haha

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your post “��”

Yes, tumblr finally stopped bullying me and send my ask!

Yay tumblr, it got its crap together for once!

No, jokes aside, if you ever send me an ask and I don’t respond, feel free to send it again. I think I got better at answering my asks fast, so you can definitely tell by that. Also, if I answer everyone else’s and not yours...that’s also a sign because I hardly ever keep asks private (unless I’ve been asked to do so, then I’ll always respect your wish!)

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your photo “I have to catch a bus in like ten minutes but here’s what I’ve been...”

This hairstyle suits Ross!

It kinda really does?? It was also the closest I could get to his ts4 one haha.

toxoplasmajuice replied to your photoset “Contestant number seven has arrived! Talia: “Is everything alright?...”

god yeah as an experienced bc player i feel that, introductions take SO long and get SO annoying

I had an “ok I’m never doing this again” moment with literally every contestant because 1) it was taking forever and 2) making ten different and yet still entertaining dialogues was hard

And I write a lot so you’d say that would be easy for me, but nope :’D

doka-chan replied to your post “I don't know how many of you are interested in my book...”

Book recommendations are always a plus. Thank you ! :)

I like them too! Not only because, well, I get a book recommendation, but also because I’m always curious about what people read haha.

vintageplumbobs replied to your post “Just queued episode 2 of the BC and one of the posts got flagged…wanna...”

Not all of us have time for breakfast! I can’t be looking at that in the staff kitchen! People will riot! ����

Oh that’s right, forgive me tumblr, I have sinned

desira-sims replied to your post “But I’ve never told you that before.” Caleb and Ross, please? ��”

That is the sweetest thing ever. ������

dandylion240 replied to your post “But I’ve never told you that before.” Caleb and Ross, please? ��”

I love it ❤️

Thank you guys ;-; ♥ I loved writing this so much. It gave me that nice warm feeling inside, you know what I mean? They make me so happy! ;-;

wcif a vampire best friend that would eventually end up marrying me?

dandylion240 replied to your post “Just queued episode 2 of the BC and one of the posts got flagged…wanna...”

Every single post of Emerson bc was flagged and they weren’t nsfw either mostly

Yeah, this is so weird...I know people say it happens when the picture has a lot of “skintone” coloured pixels...but that’s not always the case with my flagged posts??

Also (I’ll never shut up about this)...why is there a female-presenting nipples rule when it clearly can’t ever tell female and male nipples apart? I’m just saying. And yes I get it, for AI it sure has to be difficult to tell such things apart but in my opinion that’s exactly why they should get rid of it and only incorporate it when it can tell it apart. Actually, hold on, nope. The nipple rule is stupid no matter what gender the nipple is.

And I’ve just used the word nipple more times than ever before in my nineteen-something years long life.

desira-sims replied to your photoset “Some more pictures of Aretha ♥”

She's so pretty

Thank you! ♥ I’m happy with how she turned out.

vintageplumbobs replied to your photoset “I did not forget about those townie makeovers! @epicvictoria suggested...”

That style really suits her. But then...maybe I’m biased...

I think it suits her way better than her original outfits too, but same, I might be biased...vintage/retro aesthetic is my jam.

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your photoset “How to tell which characters are my favourite? Well, they probably...”

Looking good!

omiscanking replied to your photoset “How to tell which characters are my favourite? Well, they probably...”

I'm scrEAMINGGGG

Haha thank you! I hope it’s a good kind of screaming :D

toxoplasmajuice replied to your post “Thoughts?”

screenshots are cool and all but i say if you wanna rely more on text then go for it! especially if you've figured out that taking all those screenshots is an obstacle for you - do what works best for you, you know?

doka-chan replied to your post “Thoughts?”

For me a story is up to its writer. I don't mind only one picture with a huge text, or the contrary a lot of picture with little to no text. As long as we got attached to the characters, it's not important, as long as it's progressing and understandable.

dandylion240 replied to your post “Thoughts?”

I don’t mind reading a lot of text. Pics are always second to the story to me.

desira-sims replied to your post “Thoughts?”

I sort of think there should be a balance. No, not everything needs to be shown as a ss, but it should be more than one photo for a wall of text.

Thank you for your feedback! I think it would be no more than one Word page of text. Which is a lot still but I think that’s the maximum I’d go for. And I mean, I’d show all the important moments. It’s just, I guess I don’t need ten different pictures of the same conversation when these people are just standing next to each other. And it doesn’t need to be split into ten different posts either.

I’ll figure it out, don’t worry.

deathflowertea replied to your photoset “the softest bean �� alternate, boring caption: So I finally decided to...”

TS4 looks good on her! ��

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your photoset “the softest bean �� alternate, boring caption: So I finally decided to...”

Cute!

alfalfalegacy replied to your photoset “the softest bean �� alternate, boring caption: So I finally decided to...”

I love her!!

Thank you guys! I really like how she turned out too.

tiny-tany-thaanos replied to your post “I'm thinking of starting something like "random facts about..." tags...”

I do love when people talk about their characters and stories! It makes OCs more real and all the small details are just adorable!

Me too. I want to know all the details. Tell me how you came up with this or that. Tell me what inspired you to do this. Tell me which song you associate with them. Tell me little things like what shower gel they’re using. I JUST LOVE OCS OKAY

toxoplasmajuice replied to your photo “Nicky: “This is a tragedy. Can I burn my picture before anyone sees...”

me whenever i finish a drawing

big relatable mood

create-a-sim replied to your post “list 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the ask box for...”

I love good lyrics as well ;)

I’ve recently found a lot of appreciation for lyrics that seem simple, but then you get into them or read some behind the scenes facts and realize they’re not as simple as they might seem. Then I feel like the person who wrote it is a genius.

ineptbubbles replied to your photoset “Could I ever get bored of her? Nope.  Could I ever get bored of making...”

Omgosh I love that shirt!!

Me toooo and I need one irl ;-; But I mean, I’ve told my sister so many times this week, maybe when my birthday comes around in December, she’ll remember and she’ll tell my parents I want it? :D I mean I could just ask them for that myself but I just know I’d be embarrassed for some reason.

mlpsimmer replied to your photoset “Roxanne: “Dad, what are you doing here?! You told me you were supposed...”

Your sims are gorgeous!

Thank you so muuuuch! ♥

desira-sims replied to your post “Fluff sentence starter 16. “Do you think the moon is jealous of how...”

These two. �� My heart. I just love them.

dandylion240 replied to your post “Fluff sentence starter 16. “Do you think the moon is jealous of how...”

I love this thank you ❤️

Same. They borrowed my heart, said they’d give it back and then ran away with it and I never saw it again. smh guys, stealing isn’t nice

And no, thank YOU for making me write this ♥

mlpsimmer replied to your post “Tumblr……..your protect-kids-from-seeing-nipples algorithm still isn’t...”

It happened to one of my drafts, which was never published. They were fully dressed, too! It's a little annoying.

Yeah, I just talked about this above in a reply to an older comment. It’s...ugh tumblr, what is u doing

[purplesurveys]

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What has been the most annoying thing about your day so far? I had a blood test done for my dog last Friday and they still haven’t updated me about the availability of the results. They really shouldn’t have said “Wait within the day or tomorrow” if they weren’t going to be able to deliver their promise up to THREE days later because it’s just giving me more anxiety.  Is your computer running slow today? (Mine is, and it's annoying!!!!) No. I don’t do a lot of things with mine and it’s especially relaxed now that school’s out for Christmas and the programs I usually have on are now closed. Do you own a romper? Yes, I have a couple. Do you have a smartphone or a dumb phone, or no phone? I have a...smartphone, I guess. What popular social media platforms AREN'T you on? Instagram.

Have you ever spilled nail polish? I don’t think I have, no. What was the last thing you were stressed about? Well, since you got me talking about my dog’s blood test, then that. I’ll also be stressing over my Incomplete marks throughout the holiday break. What does your computer's slow-loading cursor look like? I don’t get it – like what shows up when my laptop kinda lags? It shows me the Mac rainbow pinwheel. Do you prefer Microsoft Word or Pages? I use Google Docs to write class notes and to work on anything acads-related. I used to use Pages, then I realized it didn’t suit me so I moved on to Microsoft OneNote, then it just traumatized me after I tried using it for my notes in Econ class which I barely passed – so I just moved on to GDocs. Would you rather have a trampoline or swimming pool? Swimming pool. I have little use for a trampoline. Are you angry at someone right now? Myself, as always. Do you ever dream of getting revenge? It’s an occasional thought just so I feel satisfied but it never gets into specifics. Do you have the same favorite colors you had when you were a kid? Mmm no. My favorite as a kid was purple, because it was my great-grandma’s favorite and a lot of her stuff was purple. When she passed, I saw it less and less and I phased it out as my favorite color. What do you like to put in your tea? I don’t like tea. What do you like to put in smoothies? There’s one smoothie that I admittedly do like; it’s called the Breakfast Smoothie from Go Salads but I dunno what’s in it so let me look it up real quick – ok so I just checked Zomato, and it consists of apple, banana, cinnamon, oats, coco sugar, chia seeds, greens, and soy milk. I don’t make smoothies myself but if I absolutely had no choice, I’d get that specific kind. Do your stuffed animals have names? I don’t even own any stuffed toys. What was the name of the first porcelien doll you got? I never had one. What would you like to paint on a rock? I’ve never thought about painting on a rock. Do you own any tapestries, and if so, what's on it/them? Nope. Do you sell any products? If so, what? No, I don’t. Am really not the business-y/entrepreneurial type, lmao. If not, do you want to start a business? See above. Have your parents ever crushed your dreams? No, they have always been accepting and supportive. Bonus points to my dad for not laughing in my face when I told him I wanted to be a runway model back when I was 12 because I WOULD HAVE. Do you own anything cheetah print? I have a hand-me-down tank top with a cheetah print but I only wear that around the house. Do you know how to knit? No, I never learned how to. We were taught knitting and crocheting in home ec but I have a very hard time learning if it’s hands-on (which also explains why I can’t do origami), so I was never able to catch up with my classmates and never got to submit final projects either. Have you ever made a collage for your bedroom wall? I did like a lettering thing of a quote made up of cut-up magazine pages when I was in high school, but I’m not sure if that counts as a collage. Do you make DIY projects and gifts? No, because I’m terrible at anything DIY. Would you ever get a tattoo? I would but it would take A LOT of courage, crying, and getting over my fear of needles lmao. Is your computer slow? Nope. The one time it noticeably lagged was when I downloaded The Sims 4 and started playing it. I quickly realized it isn’t a gaming laptop though so I had the program deleted almost immediately. What types of churches do you find really boring? All of them. Would you ever start a small group in your home? Uh, like a cult? No, that’s pretty weird. Do you have an inspiration board? No, I don’t. What do you take when your back hurts? I don’t take anything, I just change my position to one where my back won’t feel as strained. Does your back hurt right now? Not so much at the moment. What color are your nails painted? THEY AREN’TTTTTT Are you wearing a romper? I don’t wear rompers around the house lmao. Do you have a colored teddy bear? Nope. On what day is your local grocery store the busiest? I’m guessing Sunday, since everyone usually goes out on Sundays anyway. What day do you usually go grocery shopping? My mom does hers on the weekends.  Do you prefer to shop online or in stores? In stores tbh because I get to see the products before thinking about buying them, but I won’t deny that online shopping is also a lot more convenient. Do you like shopping? Looking through shelves and hangers can be overwhelming for me so no not really, but it does feel good when I’ve already bought everything I want/need haha. Do you own any band t-shirts? Just one.

Do you have an annoying neighbor? They have annoying kids, but no I don’t have issues with the neighbors. Do you have a dream? Sure. Do you own a pair of Lularoe leggings? No. Would you ever wear leggings as pants? I have before. Owls or peacocks? Peacocks, I guess? Lions or horses? Lions. Do you like getting caught in the rain without an umbrella? No. Can you still fit into kid's clothes? Kid’s clothes are hella small so I highly doubt it, but I do have a rather petite figure. Would you rather wear orange or black? Black. Is your kitchen floor black and white checkered? It isn’t. Do you own bar stools? We don’t. Who have you been told you look like? I’ve been told I look and speak like Frankie Pangilinan lmao. I also had a high school classmate who liked telling me I look like Lucy Hale but I haaaaaaardly see the resemblance. What color are your doorknobs? Gold. Do you feel like you are waiting for life to start? Now more than ever, yeah. What devotional do you read, if any? Do you own a bobblehead? Not since I was a kid. What do you make wishes on? Just candles. Do you own pastel-colored jeggings? I don’t own jeggings at all. Are you in physical pain right now? Not anymore since I got my teeth treated. So relieving. Are you in emotional distress right now? Always during the holiday season. What color nail polishes do you think are best for summer? I don’t care. What's the best natural pain reliever? Dogs and good food. Do you like trees? I’m not particularly obsessed but I do care for them, if that’s what you’re asking. Do you own a flashlight? Yeah, I have one in my car that doubles as a taser. What is your city known for? Rice cakes, a waterfall, its resorts, and being on a mountain. What is your state known for? Rizal isn’t particularly known for anything other than being near Metro Manila and large chunks of it being atop a mountain lol. What is your country known for? A murderous president, being in the news for hurricanes and floods, beaches like Palawan and Boracay, and balut, which so many people are pussies about. Do you have a church home? I don’t even know what that means. If the local mailman sent you a facebook friend request, would you accept? No. What's your favorite Paramore song? OMG ARE YOU KIDDING HAVE YOU READ THIS TUMBLR Do you like the song "Fake Happy"? YES Do you tan easily? A bit, yeah. Do you own plaid pants? Nope. What did your first Barbie doll look like? I don’t remember because I didn’t really like playing with Barbies. Do you like scrambled eggs? Love them. They’re my favorite kind of eggs, along with omelets. Have you ever made a recipe you found in a magazine? Nope. Have you ever done a craft that you saw in a magazine? I probably did as a kid. What kind of business would you most like to start? Food, most likely. Are you bitter about anything? Aren’t we all. What is your favorite nail polish color? I don’t caaaaare. What is your favorite color for cars? White. What is your favorite color for bridesmaid dresses? Something muted, like dirty white or cream or beige. I don’t want a lot of flashy colors in my wedding. What is your favorite color in general? Right now it’s pastel pink. Do you look good in black? Yes. Do you ever wear orange? Rarely. Do you have a twin? No. If you had a twin, what would he or she be named? I don’t have a clue.

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Blue is the New Red Chapter 46

Masterlist

Note that due to tumblr being ridiculous, I no longer post external links on individual chapters. If you prefer to read on AO3, please refer to the masterlist link above.

Rated: M for torture, flashbacks, trauma reactions, PTSD, sexual assault of minors, consensual sexual content and related freaking out about it, drug references, non-consensual drug use, possibly underage drinking, homophobia and biphobia, references to self-harm, suicidal ideation and attempt. Chapter warnings:  animal cruelty, allusions to the sexual assault of minors, mentions of Wally's jerkass dad, hints of PTSD

Main Pairing: Birdflash

Status: Multiple chapters, in progress

Overall summary: Nightwing has finally made his return to the Team, but he finds the events of the past two years aren’t quite done with him yet.

Chapter notes:  Batgirl is participating in her first team mission, and Nightwing is finally back on active duty after his long absence.

Additional notes (and an apology): It's been far too long since I last updated. I'm so sorry. I wish I had a good explanation, but the fact is I just could not get myself into the right mindset to write this, let alone reread what I've written so I can remember how it goes. (See a longer explanation on the AO3 page)

Reminder: dialogue in bold is said through M'gann's mind link.

Chapter 46: Reconnaissance (Maybe)

It took Batman three tries before he was able to let Nightwing on the bioship the following morning. If it hadn't been for the smorgasbord of trackers embedded into every piece of Nightwing's uniform, he probably wouldn't have been allowed to go at all.

Batgirl squeaked when the seatbelt fastened itself over her chest. Nightwing, very charitably, he thought, did not laugh.

“You control the ship with your brain?” she asked Miss Martian once she'd recovered.

Miss Martian nodded. “I can also make her respond to commands from non-telepaths. I'll show you how to fly her one day.”

Batgirl rubbed the seatbelt between her gloved fingers. “Maybe once I've gotten used to this.”

“Wait until you see her shapeshifting,” said Kid Flash.

“You just want her to turn into that version of you with boobs again,” said Nightwing.

“Who can blame me? I'm hot.”

“Oh, grow out of your hormones already,” Artemis complained. “You don't hear Nightwing going on like this anymore.”

There was a very specific reason for that, but Nightwing made a conscious decision not to ruin the mood. At least it shut Kid Flash up, probably because he'd had the same thought. Artemis winced and opened her mouth to apologise, but Nightwing waved her off before she could. Better to just move on.

Miss Martian smiled awkwardly and called Batgirl over to show her how the bioship controls worked.

“Batman said he added colour change options to these suits, didn't he?” said Artemis, pressing various spots on the chest logo of her cold-weather uniform until it switched to her usual green. She pressed it again to switch back to white. “Nice.”

“I told him we wouldn't be very covert if we wore white indoors,” said Nightwing. “Nice to see he listened for once.” Nightwing hadn't had call to wear his new cold-weather uniform until today. Similar design to his usual costume, except in white, plus the cowl that had featured on his cold-weather Robin uniform. For the first time in a while, he felt naked without a cape. If the weather proved too punishing, he might have to add one for future missions.

“You stole that idea from me,” Robin complained. Seeing him in the same cold weather uniform Nightwing once wore brought on a feeling of nostalgia that he thought he'd finally gotten over.

“You snooze, you lose,” he said, shaking it off.

Everyone strapped into their seats and Miss Martian willed the ship into flight. It would take a few hours to reach their destination and Nightwing could barely contain his excitement. After such a long time of being stuck on the sidelines due to a never-ending parade of bullshit, he was finally back where he wanted to be, with his best friends in the whole world. There was that nagging fear in the back of his mind about what would happen if they came across the al Ghuls, but the likelihood of that happening was so remote that it didn't take more precedence than that.

Besides, there was nothing better at sharpening his focus than a good old-fashioned team mission. He already felt a thousand times smarter and they'd only just left home base.

“This is exciting,” Batgirl admitted. “I had no idea there was a team like this until a few months ago. How did you convince the Justice League to let you do this?”

“Well, to be fair, it started when KF, Aqualad and I broke into a supervillain's science lab without anyone's permission,” Nightwing said. “Then we found Superboy in a pod and busted him out. We also may have blown up the place, just a little bit.”

“Then we had to wait a thousand years for them to officially approve the team,” Kid Flash added. “Supey crashed at my place in the meantime.” The corner of his mouth tightened. “Well, I wouldn't call it my place anymore...”

“You've mentioned something about your dad before,” said Batgirl. “Ages ago, at that gala where you embarrassed Nightwing with that Enrique Iglesias song.”

“I'm amazed you remember that,” Kid Flash replied. “I don't even remember what I told you.” At least that eased some of the pain out of his expression, even if they were still talking about it.

“I have an eidetic memory,” Batgirl said. “Comes in handy. You mentioned Dick's—I mean Nightwing's—dad took the news about you two better than your own dad did.”

“Yeah...” His mouth tightened again. “He kicked me out of home last year. Been staying with my aunt and uncle.”

“That's horrible. I'm so sorry.”

Kid Flash shrugged, but no one believed he meant it. “My aunt and uncle have had all of us in the same room for a family dinner so it's not like he and Mum are out of my life completely. Just... mostly. I'm gonna invite them to my graduation. No idea if they'll show. No point dwelling on something I can't do anything about.”

Nightwing rested his foot on the edge of Kid Flash's seat; they were too far away for hugging, even if that's what he really wanted to do right now. A friendly foot of support would have to do.

“You really remember everything?” Zatanna asked Batgirl, who grasped onto the change of topic.

“No one remembers everything,” she replied, “but I can get pretty close.”

“Impressive,” said Aqualad.

The conversation very pointedly moved on, but Kid Flash had this faraway look in his eyes, even as he went through the motions of smiling and nodding at what the others said.

“Hey,” Nightwing said quietly. Superboy would hear, but he was pretty good at pretending he couldn't.

Kid Flash sighed. “I'm fine, babe. I just miss them sometimes.”

“I know.”

“I don't know whether I'm more afraid they'll come to my graduation and be horrible, or they won't come at all.”

“You sure you wanna invite them?”

“Yeah. I wanna know they care. If they care.”

“Whatever happens, you're surrounded by people who love you. And we're fully prepared to fight your dad if you want.”

Kid Flash snickered, just a little bit. “Please don't. He'll think we're moving into the final phase of the gay agenda: eliminate the heterosexuals.”

Nightwing cackled. “I'll pencil it in after brunch.”

The issue wasn't resolved, but the levity helped in the short term. Kid Flash relaxed in his seat over time and his father slowly filtered out of everyone's minds. There'd be time to deal with that can of worms later. No need to let it spoil the upcoming excitement of the mission.

Nightwing was so ready for this.

Miss Martian had to land the bioship a mile away from the facility due to a lack of surrounding cover, plus the thermal imaging at the base. Small groups wearing insulated costumes would have a better chance of slipping in undetected.

The team split into their squads and put some distance between each other, the better to trick the sensors. Zatanna prepared a teleportation spell for alpha squad while Nightwing hopped on Kid Flash's back for beta's run to the facility. Rocket expanded her bubble to include Superboy and Robin to improve the speed of gamma.

Alpha would arrive first and relay any immediate findings to the other squads. Batgirl was already a talented hacker and could handle any low-risk hacks, though anything more serious would have to await Nightwing's arrival. Batgirl was a quick study and would surpass him eventually, but that wasn't today.

Nightwing buried his face against Kid Flash's shoulder as they began to move. They screeched to a halt maybe a minute later, but he didn't get the chance to climb down before Batgirl's voice was in his head.

“I've got a virus into the external cameras. Nightwing should be able to take out the infrareds with minimal interference.”

“Thanks, BG.” Nightwing climbed off Kid Flash's back and they pressed themselves against the dull stone wall that surrounded the entire complex.

Miss Martian dropped to the snowy ground and rolled a few times. “There. My body temperature should blend into our surroundings if I'm quick. I'll find the sensors for you.” Martians already ran cooler than humans anyway. She camouflaged and phased through the wall.

“We're definitely safe from the infrared cameras here, right?” said Kid Flash.

“As long as we stick to the wall,” Nightwing replied. “The walls are insulated and the exterior cameras angled to watch for approaching invaders, remember?”

“I may have dozed off in the briefing a little bit.”

Whatever smartass reply Nightwing was cooking up had to be aborted when Miss Martian reappeared. They hugged the wall as they slipped in through a gate, the guard already unconscious, and then legged it to the security station.

Said station was a rickety little shack with a tin roof and a door thicker than its walls. Nightwing slipped inside with Kid Flash while Miss Martian stood guard outside.

Nightwing found a port on the three-monitor computer's CPU and pulled a plug from his wrist computer. He went slowly at first, just poking around in the guts of the programming to see what he had.

“Looks like the al Ghul techs added a shutdown sequence in a hurry,” he said, leafing through the programmers' documentation attached to the code. “Not part of the original programming. It's tied into some functions deeper in the facility.”

“Can you turn them off without alerting anyone?” asked Aqualad.

“I can make it look like a malfunction, but they're gonna know about it.” It wasn't ideal, but that's what he had to work with. “Are you in position? We won't have long to get inside, and we'll have trouble getting out again if they fix the system faster than we can work.”

“Perhaps we should consult Batman. It may affect the League's mission if we are discovered.”

“Make it quick. We had to knock out a guard to get here and I don't know if there are any alarms in this system.”

There were a few tense moments, each longer than the last. Nightwing half-expected they would have to fall back, but Aqualad's voice filled his head again, giving the go-ahead to shut down the infrareds.

It only took a moment. He'd had plenty of time to plan how to do it, after all. Then they hurried out of the security building and through the nearest door, Miss Martian taking point. Invisibly.

“I found an alarm system,” Robin said. “Doesn't look hard to turn off but, you know...”

“Looks can be deceiving?” Nightwing replied.

“Well, this is Ra's al Ghul we're talking about.”

“If you are concerned, perhaps we should leave it alone,” said Aqualad.

“Sure thing, boss,” said Nightwing. “We'll avoid detection the old-fashioned way.”

Kid Flash stifled a snicker beside him. Old-fashioned for him meant tripping over things and falling right into the people they were trying to avoid. So maybe they wouldn't do that.

“Our priority is reconnaissance,” Aqualad pointed out. “No unnecessary risks.”

“You ever notice how our recon missions always end with explosions?” said Kid Flash. Aqualad didn't respond, but his annoyed vibes through the link got the point across. The link wasn't typically strong enough to pick up on specific emotions, but Aqualad was uniquely talented in that regard. He'd certainly had plenty of practice making his frustration with the team's nonsense clear without uttering a word.

The corridors were long and made of soulless concrete. It was not like Ra’s at all. He preferred old-fashioned stone whenever possible, but maybe it didn’t hold the heat in this climate.

“What’re you thinking?” asked Kid Flash

“This place doesn’t look like an al Ghul original,” Nightwing replied. “Maybe it’s an adaptation for the cold weather, or he doesn’t care about aesthetics in a facility he’ll rarely visit. I don’t know. It doesn’t feel right.”

“Maybe he didn’t build it,” suggested Artemis. “He could’ve found it abandoned or killed the original inhabitants.”

“Possibly. If he was desperate enough.”

Unfortunately, Nightwing had been hoping for a more traditional interior, because there tended to be little alcoves that made good hiding spots. No such luck here. He spotted a heating vent and Miss Martian floated up to test if it would open, but it wouldn’t budge.

“Fused shut,” she whispered. Damn it.

“That’d be too easy,” Nightwing muttered. Ra’s knew about the batfamily’s tendency toward air vents and had clearly taken steps to thwart their use.

“I could get it open,” Miss Martian said, “but it would make too much noise.”

They continued, peeking into solid metal doors as they went. Each room looked like a horror movie version of an examination room, some with beds or dental chairs or even metal tables. No computers or samples yet. Nothing they could work with.

“Found something,” said Batgirl. “In the heart of the facility. Some kind of computer server. There are cages, too. We haven’t gone inside yet. I think there may be an elevator in there. Get here quick.”

“On our way,” said Nightwing. Kid Flash’s running would be too loud, so they ran at a Nightwing-level pace instead. Well, Miss Martian flew a little ahead with her camouflage.

If there really was an elevator, maybe that would explain why there was so little of use on this level. It made sense, really. Any infiltrator worth their salt could get in here. Maybe the central chamber was more difficult, or at least the fact it was central would deter all but the most determined snoops. Ah, language.

All three squads met up at a giant pair of metal doors, all taking turns to peer inside. The door was electrified shut, linked to a keypad beside it.

“Does anyone else think it’s strange we haven’t seen anyone aside from that one guard?” said Robin.

“Super strange,” Nightwing agreed. He pressed a button on his mask and scanned the keypad, lighting up four fingerprints that denoted the most commonly-used buttons: 5, 7, 1, 4. There were 24 permutations of those four numbers, and trying them all in a brute-force strategy would undoubtedly trip another alarm.

There was a camera on the wall behind the team, which was dead. It must have gone off when the infrareds did… Nightwing hoped. If he could break into the system and find the camera footage for the code.

“I need to find another security room to have any chance of cracking this without ruining the mission,” he said. Sadly, Ra’s al Ghul knew better than to use WayneTech. “Think there’s one inside, or do we have to go all the way outside again?”

“We passed one on our route,” said Batgirl. “It’s a few doors down that way.” She pointed behind her, to Nightwing’s right.

“What do the rest of us do in the meantime?” asked Rocket. “I feel silly just standing around.”

“We look for alternative entrances,” said Aqualad. “I want everyone to know this place so well they could walk it blindfolded.”

“Now you sound like Batman,” said Robin, as Nightwing took Miss Martian and Kid Flash down the corridor to find the security room.

“I will take that as a compliment. Begin searching.”

The security room was the third door on the left of the concrete corridor. Nightwing had to swallow bile, because the stack of cassette tapes on the wall reminded him too much of Skinner’s compound. He shook his head to clear it.

“Get a fucking grip, Nightwing,” he muttered, crossing to the computer on the cheap grey desk before Kid Flash or Miss Martian could question or comfort him. It was a modern computer with a flat-screen monitor, and it took him moments to break in. Fortunately, the video records were archived on the computer itself. The tapes must’ve been old. Good. He didn’t want to look at them again.

Nightwing also didn’t want to delve too deeply into the video archives. He found a digital map of the facility with all the cameras marked and downloaded a copy to his wrist computer. He also passed copies to Robin and Batgirl.

He found the central chamber on the map and made a note of the camera’s codename: AX253. He then found that folder in the archive and started sifting through the footage until he found someone using the code. It was a bad angle, but it was all he had. He ran the video a couple of times and finally figured out the first digit: 4. That brought the possible number of combinations down to six. Better, but still too many to risk a brute-force approach. Most systems got antsy after more than three attempts, especially in places such as this. If he could piece together at least one more digit…

“What’s taking so long?” said Superboy. “Whatever you did to the cameras could’ve been fixed already.”

“It hasn’t,” Nightwing replied. “I need a few more minutes. Got one digit figured out. Need at least one more to make brute-forcing an option.”

“Genius takes time,” Kid Flash added. Nightwing would’ve elbowed him and told him to shut up, but he was busy.

He sifted through the footage and found a shorter person. Both people had been wearing labcoats. This one was a woman, and she fumbled the combination the first two times because her hands shook. She got it on the third because she went slowly, enough that Nightwing could pick up the whole combination. That was nice. He also knew the keypad could take at least two mistakes.

The combination was: 4157.

“Got it,” said Nightwing. “Anything cool on your end?”

“No luck,” said Zatanna. “That door is our only way in and out.”

“Wonderful.”

They headed back to the door and Nightwing keyed in the combination. The door buzzed and released. Aqualad tested the handle, and it turned.

There were more metal tables in the room, and fur was stuck in some of the cages. Nightwing made a beeline for the enormous computer that took up an entire wall, dragging Robin and Batgirl with him.

“Find another way down if you can,” Aqualad said. “I would prefer not to use the elevator.”

“Bit of a fire hazard if it’s the only option,” Kid Flash quipped.

“Would Ra’s al Ghul care?” said Robin.

“Probably not,” Nightwing replied, pulling a cord from his wrist computer and plugging it into a port. “As long as he gets out in once piece, most of his people are expendable. Hell, even he is to an extent. Yay, Lazarus Pits.” He shook off a sick feeling at the green memory and focused on breaking into this computer, explaining his steps to Robin and Batgirl as he went.

It was a simple enough task to log in and poke around in the files.

“Nightwing, what are we dealing with?” asked Aqualad, who was examining the elevator across the room.

Zatanna had freed some fur from a cage and was feeling it between her fingers. “This is real fur. A wolf, I think?”

Nightwing found some research notes. “I’m not sure what I’m looking at yet yet. KF, get your science brain over here and help me make sense of this. I think we’ve got some test results.”

“All the test subjects have codes,” said Batgirl, pointing to the screen. “Can we find what those mean?”

“Sounds like a good starting point,” said Kid Flash, zipping over to them. He rested his hand on Nightwing’s shoulder, leaning in to get a look as Nightwing sifted through the files until he found a name authority file. “Maybe that’s it.”

Nightwing opened it. “Each code translates to a Latin name and a number.”

“Scientific animal names?” Kid Flash suggested.

“Makes sense,” said Robin. “Zatanna, can we look at that fur?”

Zatanna brought it over. Between the five of them, they were able to identify most of the Latin animal names. Lots of wolves, which made since given the grey animal fur. There were also foxes, various kind of large-breed dogs, large canines, and even horses and a bear or two. Nightwing swore he saw the scientific name for an African elephant as well, which was just upsetting and made him think of the circus.

“So, they’re doing animal tests here,” said Kid Flash. “Can we save some of this data? Uncle Flash would have a field day.”

“I’ll save as much as I can,” said Nightwing. “We still need to take a look downstairs.”

“The elevator is not code-protected,” said Aqualad. “It would appear we are clear to use it, if there is no other option.” He sounded less than enthused. Nightwing couldn’t blame him. You never wanted to get stuck in an elevator when you weren’t supposed to be there at all. Sure, they could try the elevator shaft, but it was a bad idea when you didn’t know if you could get in and out of the elevator if the need arose.

Nightwing went back to the test results, but even knowing the code meanings wasn’t much help. He downloaded those records and went searching for a thesis statement that would explain all this.

Finally, he lucked out:

Mission: devise a method to command dangerous animals to control human population levels.

Classic Ra’s al Ghul. Environmentalism through genocide. How exactly was he trying to command these animals?

“There a lot of information,” Nightwing said. “We should probably leave a small team here to gather as much as possible and keep a lookout for any patrols. There has to be a reason we haven’t encountered many people yet.”

“Robin, Batgirl, are you confident continuing Nightwing’s work here?” asked Aqualad. “We may need him underground.”

“We can do it,” said Robin. “He’s done the hard work already.”

“Very well. New squad assignments: Robin, Batgirl and Rocket are to stay here. Everyone else, with me. Should we need to split further, I want Superboy and Kid Flash protecting Nightwing.”

Nightwing almost made a smartass comment, but it did make sense. He was the only hacker going underground. If something happened, the rest of the team could become trapped if they were unlucky.

They headed to the elevator and peeked inside. There was a hatch up top. Superboy gave Nightwing a boost so he could test the opening. It budged without too much effort, so Aqualad pressed the down button and they all climbed out the hatch. If anyone was in the room below, better they saw an empty elevator than one full of invaders.

Nightwing crouched on top of the elevator beside Zatanna as it lurched downwards. He checked over the blueprints he’d downloaded, but they didn’t provide any information on the bottom floor. They were going into this without any knowledge of what was down there.

“I figured out why the infrared cameras need to be turned off,” Robin said.

“We figured it out,” Batgirl cut in. “These animals are controlled by radio and light signals. The canine and feline animals are controlled by high frequencies, but some of the others are controlled by low frequencies.”

“The cameras interfere with the signals,” said Robin. “Also, they’re probably jammed full of machinery. Enjoy.”

“Thank you,” said Aqualad. Aloud he whispered, “Be ready. We could find anything down here.”

The elevator shuddered to a halt and the doors pinged open.

“Hello?” came a voice. “Who’s there?”

“Oh, god, has someone come to rescue us?” came another voice.

“Please, show yourselves.” A third voice.

The team shared a look.

“I’ll go,” said Superboy. “They’ll recognise my logo.”

“And you’re harder to shoot,” Artemis added.

Superboy didn’t dignify that with a response. Aqualad gave the okay, and he dropped through the hatch.

“Superman?!”

“That’s Superboy, genius. God, I thought you had a PhD.”

“Care to tell me what’s going on here?” Superman said.

“We were kidnapped months ago to work on cybernetic animals.”

“Are there more of you?” asked Superboy.

“Yes! Are you going to get us out?”

“Sure.”

Superboy followed the three people out of earshot, so Superboy narrated through the mind link.

“They’ve taken me to another door. There are dozens of scientists in there. One of them is telling me they have been stuck here for days. They have to swipe identity cards to get back in the elevator, but they stopped working. Someone needs to stay in the elevator to keep it open for us.”

“Can you get to the scientists?” asked Aqualad.

“We should… no. Their cards have stopped working on this door and they don’t know what would happen if I broke it. We need Nightwing.”

Aqualad nodded to Nightwing, who dropped into the elevator with Kid Flash.

This room had even more cages, and the metal tables were covered in fur and stained with blood. Kid Flash shuddered. Superboy and the three scientists were on the other end of the room. Someone inside the room was beating against the glass.

“Hi, everyone,” Nightwing said. “Now, let’s see what we’ve got here.” A scientist offered her key card and Nightwing tested it on the keypad. It didn’t respond at all. “Do the upstairs security features affect these cards?”

“No,” said the scientist. “We have to swipe for all the rooms around here. We can’t do our tests if we can’t get the doors open.”

“Are there any animals left on-site?”

“No,” said another scientist, wiping sweat off his brow. “Soldiers came in and loaded them onto trucks a few days ago.”

“Did they leave us to die in here?” said the third. Nightwing decided against answering, because the answer was absolutely yes.

“We’re here now,” he said instead. “What kind of security measures are down here?” The keypad didn’t accept any codes and had no way to plug in and open it with his computer.

“Not many,” said the first scientist. “We have emergency buttons to shut down everything, but I don’t think anything happens with the keypads.”

“Okay, but just in case, we have to get everyone out quickly,” said Nightwing. “Aqualad, we might have to smash the security measures to get people out of this room. Are we ready for that?”

“This is supposed to be recon only,” said Aqualad.

“I know. Call Batman while I see if we’ve got any other options?”

“I will. One moment.”

“I’m going to see if there’s another way to get this open,” said Nightwing, “but there’s a very good chance I’ll have to ask our muscled friend here to tear it off to get at the wires instead. Do you have any computers you can access?”

The scientists showed him to a few laptops. He saved the research files on there but couldn’t find a way to get into the security system. He hadn’t expected anything, given these scientists were prisoners and possibly geniuses, but it was worth a shot.

“Batman gives his approval to get the scientists out. He is sending backup to take them from there. We are to rendezvous at the front of the facility and then head home.”

“Sounds like a plan,” said Nightwing. “Okay, I can’t see any other options. Superboy, could you rip that keypad off the wall for me?”

Superboy tugged it off like a piece of gum from his shoe. The door was still shut, so Nightwing dug around in the wires until he found the right two and tapped the copper ends together to complete the circuit. The door slid open.

“Everyone out, please!” he called. “Go straight to the elevator. No dawdling.”

The trapped scientists flooded out and headed for the elevator. Nightwing nudged their three new friends to join the crowd. Not everyone could fit.

“We’ll take this group up and come back,” said Aqualad. Nightwing relayed that to the people stuck in the room.

“Everything’s going to be okay,” he promised. “Our teammates will be back with the elevator in a few—”

A growl erupted from one of the other rooms.

“Um,” said Kid Flash, “didn’t the scientists say those soldiers took all the animals?”

Well, shit.

[fanforfanatic]

As You’re Told - ONE

Relationships: Castiel x Reader Rating: Smut Warnings: Dom/sub, bdsm

~2600 words

Summary: You start dating Castiel, a famous physicist, when you get hired at the same university as him. A few months into the relationship, you explore dom/sub dynamics within your sex lives.

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Chapters on tumblr: ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX

Chapter ONE

You’ve been reading the same three lines for at least three minutes when your phone chimes. You read the short paragraph one more time, hoping the words will magically hold meaning, then give in and reach for your phone.

Come over

You sigh. If only.

Can’t. Still got a stack of papers to grade.

That’s what tomorrow’s for.

You’re a bad influence

You’re a bad habit

And then, before you get a chance to reply: Come over. I wanna sex you up. Also, I made cannoli.

You sigh again, switching between glaring at the pile of assignments in front of you and looking wistfully at your phone. You keep it up long enough that the screen darkens. When it lights up again it’s to reveal a picture of Castiel and the words Prof. Novak (Black Hole Thermodynamics). You roll your eyes at the ringtone that accompanies it. Don’t Stand So Close To Me by The Police.

Cas thought he was funny when he replaced the default tune on your third date. That was months ago and you still threaten to change it back but never do. You should also probably change his name in your phone to something a little more familiar, too. You aren’t likely to forget which class he teaches anymore anyway.

“Hey,” You say.

“Hey. How long ‘til you get here?” You hear a smacking sound and you know he’s licking his fingers clean, probably of powdered sugar.

You grunt. You want to lick his fingers clean of, possibly, powdered sugar. “You make a compelling pitch. You sure your true calling isn’t sales?”

He laughs at that. He always laughs at your dumb jokes. “It’s just because I know my target clientele.”

“That’s me?”

“That’s you,” He hums. “Come on, I know you’ve been at your office all day. You probably don’t understand what you’re reading anymore by now and you teach the material for a living.”

You grumble. He has a point. You have been reading the same three lines on a loop.

He can probably sense you caving because he says, “Come over. We’ll have dessert and then we’ll eat the cannoli.”

You laugh. “Real smooth, Cas.”

You can picture his satisfied smirk. You wish you were there to wipe it off his face.

“The student evaluations for teacher performances are coming up soon so I wanna get these graded quick-”

“Don’t worry about that sort of stuff.”

“No, you don’t have to worry about that sort of stuff. You have tenure. This is my first semester teaching. I’d like to be hired back next year.”

“Babe,” He sighs into the receiver. “You’re great at what you do. The faculty and the department heads love you. Even if all that wasn’t the case, getting your students their papers back quickly won’t really change how they decide to evaluate you. They’ve probably already made up their minds on whether they like you or not.”

“That last part is really reassuring. Thanks Cas. What was that about knowing your clientele?”

He laughs and it makes the tension in your shoulders dissipate. “Come over.” He says for the however-many-eth time. “Bring the assignments. We’ll both get some work done after desserts.”

 He hadn’t made any promises per se but when he lets you into his apartment, he fucks you as though he had. You don’t even make it to the bedroom. You start right there against the front door then move to the dining table. When you eat your cannoli, sprawled on the table top, you take your time licking some powdered sugar off of his chest. Then, you sit on his sofa, a red pen in hand and the assignments on your lap, your legs on his and his computer on your shins while he works on something. He’s either preparing a course or rereading that article you know he’s getting published.

That night, you sleep in his bed and in his arms and you sleep well.

 The next morning, sitting on a stool at the counter, you watch Cas, in nothing but his boxers, mix ingredients for batter while the waffle iron heats up. You tease him about owning one and he suggests you get acquainted with the cereal shelf in the cupboard. You laugh and apologise profusely for your disrespect.

“I stained my shirt last night. Well, you stained my shirt last night when you decided to toss it on the fern. Got something I can borrow for the day?” You ask him, tugging at the oversized, even on him, sleepshirt you’d thrown on when you went to sleep.

“Yeah.” He pours batter onto the waffle maker and you both pause to listen to the satisfying sizzle. “I have tighter fitting undershirts in the sock drawer.”

You nod at Cas and make your way to the bedroom.

He watches you go before returning to making breakfast. He hoped to catch a glimpse of the shirt riding up but no such luck.

It isn’t a minute later that he hears you yell his name.

He jogs over and finds you standing in front of his dresser. The top drawer is open and you’re holding up, by the back clasp, a ring gag in front of your face. Your eyes are nearly as wide as the ring itself and it’s a comical sight to Cas.

“Are you trying to fifty shades of grey me?” You ask turning your head to him.

He laughs and leans against the doorframe. Much too casually, in your opinion. “Is that your only point of reference for all things BDSM?”

The word- or the acronym, you guess- rolls off his tongue comfortably. Like he has regularly scheduled conversations about the matter.

Cas laughs again so you think your face must have done something without your consent.

“ No. ” It’s a little too vehement, the way you say it. “I’m hip. I’m in the know. I’m jiggy with it.” He laughs again but you barrel on. “Still, suspicious, no? Older professor seduces young, new, hot, super super hot, new teacher.”

“You said ‘new’ twice.”

You roll your eyes and continue. “Once he’s got her within his clutches, he drags her to a sex dungeon, has his wicked way with her.”

“No dungeon, I’m afraid, but that hasn’t stopped me from having my wicked way whatsoever, don’t you agree?”

You sigh dramatically like your entire relationship has been some sort of hassle and not one of the better things in your life. “Are you secretly a billionaire at least?”

“No, but I’m hung.”

The straight face he maintains has you laughing and he smiles adoringly at you. It makes you shiver.

“They’re just toys,” He says, softly.

You say, “They’re a lot of toys.”

You turn back to the drawer and notice that you’ve been holding up the gag to your face this whole time. You turn red, one of your favourite things about yourself of course, and drop the thing back in its place- because it has a place, because the drawer is organised .

Cas is behind you and you only startle a little. He places his hands on your hips and his chin on your shoulder.

“They’re just toys,” He repeats.

Your eyes skim over the contents of the drawer. Some types of stuff you recognise- a few you own, even- some you don’t. “You like fun do ya?”

He hums in agreement.

“I didn’t even know you liked- that you’re into,” You swoop a hand above everything. “This.”

“I should have brought it up when I first got you to agree to go out with me. Or at the very least I should have an ad running in the university newsletter at all times.”

You turn your eyes to the heavens in mock-annoyance, but he can feel your smile where his cheek touches yours.

“It’s no big deal,” He says like he means to reassure you.

“It’s a large enough sized deal that you have a whole drawer for it. With dividers.”

He shrugs.

“Does that- Does this- Does it mean that what we’ve been doing… Has it not been, y’know, good. I guess that’s the word. Has it not been good for you?”

He turns you to face him, suddenly and fast enough that you’re reminded of just how strong Castiel actually is under his usual sweaters and blazers. His chest is bare now, though, and you get an eyeful of all that lean muscle.

“With you it’s perfect,” He says.

You roll your eyes, as though it could hide your blush, and look away.

“Hey, none of that.” He angles your face back towards him. “Would I have bribed you with italian desserts to get you in my bed if I didn’t like what we do?”

“No,” You admit after a moment of his unrelenting staring. You decide not to mention that technically he didn’t get you to the bed.

“There you go.” He leans in for a kiss and you can tell in the exact way his lashes flutter shut that he intends for it to be a soft one.

You lean back. “But has it been… enough for you?” You turn back around to look in the drawer.

“They’re just toys.”

“So you’ve said.”

“You want to try them?”

You don’t say anything.

“You want to try it ?” He asks and tries to keep his voice as natural sounding as possible but you don’t miss the smallest of hitches.

“What’s ‘it’?”

“BDSM.”

There’s that word- acronym, whatever- again. It sounds out of place in the apartment of a more than respectable university physics professor. An apartment that’s bathed in innocent early morning sunlight at the moment, that has plants in every room and an open breathable floor plan. That has mostly white furniture and whatever isn’t white is light wood. That has paintings of gardens on the walls. This is not where you find words like BDSM.

His sheets are cream coloured not black. The couch isn’t dark leather, the wood isn’t cherry-red. Yet, bdsm fits in Cas’ mouth even as it resounds starkly against the walls of his bedroom.

“What, like, with a contract? You want me to call you master and make your every wish my command?” You put your hands together in prayer position, as you speak, and nod your head curtly.

Cas laughs and turns you again. This time he pushes you against the dresser until the drawer shuts. “No contract unless you’d feel more comfortable with one, but I definitely think we should discuss this genie kink of yours.”

You’re blushing again and Cas is laughing again and you hate the world again and you wish you had remembered which drawer is the sock drawer. Except you kind of don’t wish that at all.

 You’re sitting across from Cas at the dining area table, when you say, “This looks like a contract.”

“It’s a checklist,” He corrects, taking another bite of his slightly burnt waffle. “To help establish what you're into. What you’d like to try.”

Your own plate (he gave you the good waffle) is off to the side, devoured in its entirety. He’d told you, while he printed the stack of papers currently in your hands, that you had to finish your food before you got to look at the document.

“They’re just a pile of loose leafs,” You argued.

“I’m stapling them together. That makes them a document.” He glared at you, stapling with more force than necessary.

The small, knowing smile he gave you when you scarfed your food down (you think you swallowed a blueberry whole) made you feel like you had just taken a test and you were in that limbo where you think you did well but you don’t really know. It also sent a small shiver down your spine.

“It looks like a contract,” You repeat, mostly to be a little shit but also because it really does. “There’s even a place for me to sign.”

You expect Cas to sigh, or to huff or to roll his eyes, but he just takes another bite of his food and patiently says, “It’s not for you to sign. It’s for you to label, so I know whose it is.”

That makes sense. It doesn’t actually say to sign, you notice. Then you say, “You’ve done this before. Had someone fill this out before.”

“Yes.” He looks at you. Assessing your reaction.

You don’t think you have much of one, at least not one he could detect. You feel a little- a lot- inexperienced, though. You haven’t been a blushing virgin in a while (though Cas has made you blush more than once since last night, most of it right here on this table), but you hadn’t thought there was this much of a gap between you. At least not in the sex department.

Everything else is a different story. Cas is a published author, a respected member of the scientific community, a rockstar of sorts, as far as academia is concerned. You… You think you lucked out getting this teaching position, fresh postgraduate that you are. In your defense, Cas is older, has had time to build his career, to make a name for himself. That doesn’t make him any less brilliant, any less out of your league, any fewer worlds beyond you. You thought sex might be the exception, but of course he’s-

“Is that not okay with you?”

“Of course it’s not not okay. I’m just…I don’t know.” Then you say, “How many?”

“Does it matter?” He asks.

“I guess it depends on your answer.”

He frowns at that.

You think you’ve upset him. Of course, might as well have called him a slut.

“Why are you doing that with your face?”

“What’s wrong with my face?” You ask him, touching your fingertips to your cheek.

“You were cringing.”

“Oh.” You pause and he waits for you to unpause. “I didn’t mean to insult you.”

He frowns again. “You didn’t.”

“Okay,” You say because you don’t know what else to do. You thumb at the corner of the pages still on the table.

“A handful of people, give or take. Is that too many?”

You shake your head. “I don’t know the number, if there is one, between just enough and too many. I asked to see if I could contend.”

“It’s not a competition.” He says very seriously. Then he waits for you to look at him, which you do because you feel his eyes asking you to. “I’m not going to be making comparisons, sweetheart. I’m not one of your students, I won’t be submitting a review by the end of the semester.”

“Okay,” You accept, again because you don’t know what else to do.

“It’s still sex. Just different.”

“Okay.”

“This has gotten you in your own head, maybe it isn’t such a good idea.” He reaches for the document and you find yourself ripping it out of his reach and to your chest.

There’s a long moment where he looks into your eyes and you don’t dare look away from his. The way you clutch the checklist is a reminder of your previous outburst. He just keeps staring and your heart keeps racing and your face keeps blushing and you should have known the socks are in the second drawer.

Then, he smirks. “Okay, maybe you’re more into this than I thought.”

“I’m curious.” You admit, looking down.

He hums, his lips curling into a humoured smile, but keeps himself from outright laughing.

“Shut it, Novak.”

“Read,” He tells you.

So you read.

Chapter TWO

Next, on As You’re Told! (jk this isn’t a tv show) But seriously, next time they talk about all of the kinks. All of them. Am I ashamed of what I’m putting out into the world? Mildly.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come:

“Cas.” You stop him. He looks up to find you beet red. “Maybe you can read the checklist in your head and make your own notes and then I can read what you wrote and-”

“Nah.” He smirks, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

“Cas.”

“Your suggestion is extremely unappealing both because I enjoy watching you squirm and because it’s highly inefficient. Mostly, though, we need- you need to be able to talk about it if you want to do it.”

“Pretty sure there’s no rule that says that.”

“I make the rules.”

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Chapters on tumblr: ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX

[shovelthefries]

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1: Namealex2: Agetwenty one pilots minus three3: 3 Fearshaving to install ubunturunning out of gaseverything on my hard drive getting corrupted, because that would mean reinstalling ubuntu 4: 3 things I lovedogs, drones, and bikes!5: 4 turns onconfidence, really good hair, a ticket to PyCon 2018, mccree6: 4 turns offwhen someone presses the power button again, all four of them7: My best friendhigh exarch turalyon8: Sexual orientationbi(cycle)9: My best first datewhat counts as a date10: How tall am Ifive even, i'm pretty useful in the home depot lumber section11: What do I missbeing in the robotics shop12: What time were I born6:12 pm, an unholy number 13: Favorite colorbloo14: Do I have a crushi think so 15: Favorite quote"everything dies, baby that's a factbut maybe everything that dies some day comes back"16: Favorite placeanywhere that i can pass out on17: Favorite foodnoodles, but also i had a really good brisket sandwich at my dad's place today it was like a healthy burger18: Do I use sarcasmno not at all19: What am I listening to right nowatlantic city by bruce springsteen the boss20: First thing I notice in new personif i can take them in a fight 21: Shoe sizesix but if you pay me, i can go up to a twelve 22: Eye colorbrown, apparently one that is abnormal for asians23: Hair colormidnight caramel24: Favorite style of clothingmessy, it's actually the new fad25: Ever done a prank call?no because i lose my shit in the first five seconds27: Meaning behind my URLits what i called the cheval de fries defense in 2016 because I'm Funny28: Favorite movieterminator 2 probably29: Favorite songthunder road but if it wasn't springsteen i'd probably say wish you were here/the final cut by pink floyd or read my mind by the killers. but listen that's like making me choose between my children30: Favorite banduGH what did I just say, pink floyd is up there i guess31: How I feel right nowtired, headachey, racing against hypothetical julia in answering this ask32: Someone I lovealleria windrunner33: My current relationship statustaken like bacon34: My relationship with my parentsits gotten better for sure35: Favorite holidayfourth of july because its warm36: Tattoos and piercing i havei'm bare and unstabbed37: Tattoos and piercing i wanti probably want a tattoo but idk what38: The reason I joined Tumblrprobably pjo fanart39: Do I and my last ex hate each other?well i certainly don't hate them40: Do I ever get “good morning” or “good night ” texts?i get steaks, uchicago kid tells me good night after his last lame bot game of league41: Have I ever kissed the last person you texted?don't think i've kissed joseph42: When did I last hold hands?today, a few hours ago43: How long does it take me to get ready in the morning?not long if you don't count actually getting up44: Have I shaved your legs in the past three days?what is hair45: Where am I right now?my bed46: If I were drunk & can’t stand, who’s taking care of me?either emma or art major au hanzo 47: Do I like my music loud or at a reasonable level?well i like having working eardrums 48: Do I live with my Mom and Dad?hell yeah i do49: Am I excited for anything?really excited to go to work and have no one be there tomorrow50: Do I have someone of the opposite sex I can tell everything to?yeah 51: How often do I wear a fake smile?i'm always wearing a fake smile52: When was the last time I hugged someone?probably today53: What if the last person I kissed was kissing someone else right in front of me?depends on the situation 54: Is there anyone I trust even though I should not?probably not i'd cut it off by now55: What is something I disliked about today?the rain was being a dickhole56: If I could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?i think we already know the answer57: What do I think about most?what i should be doing58: What’s my strangest talent?i have no talents 59: Do I have any strange phobias?yeah 60: Do I prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?i prefer to eat the camera61: What was the last lie I told?"dark souls is a good game"62: Do I prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?i hear carrier pigeons are making a comeback63: Do I believe in ghosts? How about aliens?ghosts? possible. aliens? yeah.64: Do I believe in magic?yeah i exist65: Do I believe in luck?no but my moms superstitions has made me paranoid of it66: What's the weather like right now?shitty and wet 67: What was the last book I've read?inheritance, again68: Do I like the smell of gasoline?not really69: Do I have any nicknames?alex is a particularly infamous one70: What was the worst injury I've ever had?either when i burned myself or when i found out my ubuntu installation didn't come with backlights71: Do I spend money or save it?hmmmmmm72: Can I touch my nose with a tongue?i can touch my lip with my tongue 73: Is there anything pink in 10 feet from me?yeah there's my pink work shirt74: Favorite animal?tiger75: What was I doing last night at 12 AM?probably vacuuming76: What do I think is Satan’s last name is?Adobe Experience Manager77: What’s a song that always makes me happy when I hear it?born to run 78: How can you win my heart?tolerate me79: What would I want to be written on my tombstone?"please rez me"80: What is my favorite word?pachyderm81: My top 5 blogs on tumblruh i dont even know the blog names anymore 82: If the whole world were listening to me right now, what would I say?good night i am sleepy83: Do I have any relatives in jail?probably some in china84: I accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow me with the super-power of my choice! What is that power?flying like a stealth drone, so that i go at supersonic speeds and i'm also invisible85: What would be a question I’d be afraid to tell the truth on?"have you been giving it your all"86: What is my current desktop picture?an alliance human and an orc duking it out87: Had sex?ye88: Bought condoms?no89: Gotten pregnant?pregnant with my dreams!!90: Failed a class?not officially91: Kissed a boy?almost92: Kissed a girl?i believe so93: Have I ever kissed somebody in the rain?its happened i think94: Had job?many job95: Left the house without my wallet?not recently since i got my license96: Bullied someone on the internet?i don't have the time for that97: Had sex in public?nope98: Played on a sports team?robotics is a SPORT FOR THE MIND99: Smoked weed?first where would i get it100: Did drugs?nop101: Smoked cigarettes?n o p102: Drank alcohol?the ask meme got me there, yeah103: Am I a vegetarian/vegan?i don't think i could live104: Been overweight?no105: Been underweight?yeah 106: Been to a wedding?no 107: Been on the computer for 5 hours straight?try ten hours108: Watched TV for 5 hours straight?hm no109: Been outside my home country?yes #worldtraveler110: Gotten my heart broken?when the assassins creed revelations trailer came out and it ends with ezio's aged face being revealed i started crying111: Been to a professional sports game?that's too much112: Broken a bone?the bone that held my happiness113: Cut myself?nopee114: Been to prom?i had a date with my calculus workbook 115: Been in airplane?yes unfortunately 116: Fly by helicopter?no but it will happen117: What concerts have I been to?none concerts 118: Had a crush on someone of the same sex?hm idk119: Learned another language?yeah technically 120: Wore make up?i prefer my ugly vanilla look thank you very much121: Lost my virginity before I was 18?i guess yeah 122: Had oral sex?never performed it 123: Dyed my hair?like a phoenix, and then a passionate robotics member124: Voted in a presidential election?i was basically a baby in the eyes of the law before i could125: Rode in an ambulance?noooo126: Had a surgery?once as a baby, now as a mature adult who needed their wisdom teeth taken out127: Met someone famous?hell ye128: Stalked someone on a social network?nichols before i became friends with him129: Peed outside?very likely130: Been fishing?yeah it was fun131: Helped with charity?yeeee132: Been rejected by a crush?this implies that i take initiative133: Broken a mirror?twice due to somersaults134: What do I want for birthday?a cd with all my spotify music burned onto it

[davincichode]

Hey! 1,10,20,30 and so on till the end for the questions.

Hey! Thank you! I’m not sure when you sent this, but thank you regardless!

This could be fun (or depressing)

1: Name

Michael!

10: How tall am I

6′2″

20: First thing I notice in new person

Their smile and/or their laugh. Next up is their hairlines.

30: How I feel right now

Full, mostly. I took full advantage of Fat Tuesday

31: Someone I love

@watermelonnoises

32: My current relationship status

dating

33: My relationship with my parents

Really good actually! Our phone conversations are very sarcastic these days but there’s lots of love.

34: Favourite holiday

Christmas, then Halloween

35: Tattoos and piercing I have

None so far

36: Tattoos and piercings I want

Tattoos: Something very minimalist and hipster. I had an idea that whenever I visit an ocean for the first time I’d get its name tattooed on me in like typewriter font. And I’d get them done in the languages of the countries where I visited them for the first time.

Piercings: I kind of wanted a trendy ear piercing but I’m not sure what would look good on me

37: The reason I joined Tumblr

Lord knows, but some friend probably told me to sign up

38: Do I and my last ex hate each other?

I mean I hope not?? We’re not on speaking terms but I don’t hate him or anything

39: Do I ever get “good morning” or “good night ” texts?

I had a conversation with my friend Jazz a few months back about how I wasn’t doing so well, and ever since she’s sent me good morning and goodnight texts with sweet/inspirational messages. I adore her for obvious reasons.

40: Have I ever kissed the last person you texted?

I’ve done far worse to the last person I texted

41: When did I last hold hands?

Probably when I last saw @watermelonnoises

42: How long does it take me to get ready in the morning?

Twenty minutes? This depends on how conscious I am

43: Have You shaved your legs in the past three days?

Afraid not

44: Where am I right now?

In my living room next to the window, watching the storms.

45: If I were drunk & can’t stand, who’s taking care of me?

Looking at you @watermelonnoises (though I’m not sure how she’d carry me)

46: Do I like my music loud or at a reasonable level?

Loud if I’m in a mood

47: Do I live with my Mom and Dad?

I live at my university and stay with them during breaks

48: Am I excited for anything?

I’m going to California with one of my best friends in a few weeks!

49: Do I have someone of the opposite sex I can tell everything to?

This is getting embarrassing @watermelonnoises

50: How often do I wear a fake smile?

(:

But in all seriousness, I’ve been working on correcting this lately

51: When was the last time I hugged someone?

@watermelonnoises!!!

52: What if the last person I kissed was kissing someone else right in front of me?

53: Is there anyone I trust even though I should not?

Nah, I’m pretty good about that

54: What is something I disliked about today?

My Portuguese professor kind of went on a rant during our review today and things got personal. I think she misses her country and who can blame her tbh

55: If I could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?

Oh God, so many people. Malala Yousafzai, Gillian Anderson, Florence Welch, Bette Midler...

56: What do I think about most?

Sex and food

57: What’s my strangest talent?

I can bullshit papers like nobody’s business. I’ve never actually tried on a written assignment in my life.

58: Do I have any strange phobias?

Fish when I was younger I guess? But not so much anymore

59: Do I prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

I love photography, but it’s been a goal of mine to get into more film acting soon!

60: What was the last lie I told?

“Yeah, I studied!” Not original, but I’m honest

61: Do I prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?

If you call me I don’t have to make my face less ugly

62: Do I believe in ghosts? How about aliens?

YES and Yes

63: Do I believe in magic?

Hell yeah

64: Do I believe in luck?

Both kinds

65: What’s the weather like right now?

Stormy and blustery. Lightning in February, and not for the first time this month. Imagine.

66: What was the last book I’ve read?

Wicked! Excellent read

67: Do I like the smell of gasoline?

Not anymore

68: Do I have any nicknames?

Nothing consistent

69: What was the worst injury I’ve ever had?

I once got a fishhook stuck in my nose

70: Do I spend money or save it?

I’m good at saving, but when I spend money I go all fuckin out

71: Can I touch my nose with a tounge?

Nope! I’m tongue tied

72: Is there anything pink in 10 feet from me?

Dennis, my cactus. He’s blooming beautifully right now.

73: Favourite animal?

I love dolphins

74: What was I doing last night at 12 AM?

Watching a scary movie! It was called From the Dark

75: What do I think is Satan’s last name is?

Trump

76: What’s a song that always makes me happy when I hear it?

Donatella by Lady Gaga

77: How can you win my heart?

Persistence! Good food! A warm heart! Make me laugh! Travel with me! Let me steal your body heat when I’m cold! This was really hard to think about! 

78: What would I want to be written on my tombstone?

“Here Lies a Poor Role Model”

79: What is my favorite word?

Saudades

80: My top 5 blogs on tumblr

I don’t really pay attention to who I reblog from unless they’re mutuals, in which case I couldn’t choose

81: If the whole world were listening to me right now, what would I say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfRtkCGE40A

82: Do I have any relatives in jail?

No but I have some that probably should be bless their hearts

83: I accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow me with the super-power of my choice! What is that power?

Mastery of all languages!

84: What would be a question I’d be afraid to tell the truth on?

“What do you want to do with your life?” I make up bullshit answers for this one all the time

85: What is my current desktop picture?

I’m changing it soon because the resolution is poor but 

86: Had sex?

87: Bought condoms?

All my condoms have been gifted

88: Gotten pregnant?

Not yet but here’s hoping!

89: Failed a class?

No which is proof that God exists and performs miracles in this day and age

90: Kissed a boy?

Yes

91: Kissed a girl?

Yes

92: Have I ever kissed somebody in the rain?

No and I feel like that’s really over hyped

93: Had job?

I currently work in a library and a theatre

94: Left the house without my wallet?

I carry my cards in my phone case so no

95: Bullied someone on the internet?

I’m not THAT big an asshole

96: Had sex in public?

I’m 90% certain that most of my sexual encounters have been in public

97: Played on a sports team?

I played tee ball when I was like 7

98: Smoked weed?

Nope. Asthma.

99: Did drugs?

Technically no

100: Smoked cigarettes?

Asthma.

101: Drank alcohol?

Not frequently

102: Am I a vegetarian/vegan?

I Need Meat

103: Been overweight?

I was a chunk in middle school

104: Been underweight?

I pretty much stopped eating last semester lol that was fun

105: Been to a wedding?

When I was 3. I insisted that I wear my Zorro cape over my tuxedo. My parents love this story and the accompanying photo.

106: Been on the computer for 5 hours straight?

lol

107: Watched TV for 5 hours straight?

LOL

108: Been outside my home country?

I toured Europe in high school

109: Gotten my heart broken?

I suppooooose

110: Been to a professional sports game?

No actually

111: Broken a bone?

Nope

112: Cut myself?

Nope

113: Been to prom?

I went my sophomore year with the same friend I’m going to California with!

114: Been in airplane?

I LOVE flying

115: Fly by helicopter?

A rich family friend owned a few helicopters and took my cousins and I up when I was little

116: What concerts have I been to?

Just a few Christian ones with my dad and some smaller ones in my hometown

117: Had a crush on someone of the same sex?

I do right now

118: Learned another language?

I’m always learning a new language. My strongest is Portuguese but I’ve also studied Spanish, French, Swedish, Welsh, Russian, Hebrew, Esperanto, Toki Pona, Italian... I feel like I’m missing a few. If you ever want to send asks in these languages I’ll try my best!

119: Wore make up?

Both on and off stage

120: Lost my virginity before I was 18?

I only sucked dick when I was a minor

121: Had oral sex?

^^^

122: Dyed my hair?

Purple when I was in high school and blue this past summer

123: Voted in a presidential election?

This past one

124: Rode in an ambulance?

Nope

125: Had a surgery?

A few in my mouth

126: Met someone famous?

Not that I know of

127: Stalked someone on a social network?

Oh gosh yes

128: Peed outside?

I grew up on 500 acres of woods, I peed outside more than in

129: Been fishing?

Yes

130: Helped with charity?

I used to volunteer a lot

131: Been rejected by a crush?

I guess but it apparently didn’t affect me much

132: Broken a mirror?

nope

133: What do I want for birthday?

Plane tickets!

134: How many kids do I want and what will be their names?

I can barely take care of myself man

135: Was I named after anyone?

Nope! Although my uncle’s middle name is Michael

136: Do I like my handwriting?

I write in cursive and it’s nice because nobody can copy off my work

137: What was my favourite toy as a child?

My stuffed Elmo!

138: Favourite Tv Show?

The X Files af

139: Where do I want to live when older?

Europe. I’m still deciding on Ireland or Portugal or somewhere else entirely

140: Play any musical instrument?

I played recorder for a few months in fourth grade

141: One of my scars, how did I get it?

My brother bit me in identical places on both my arms

142: Favourite pizza toping?

Pepperoni bitch

143: Am I afraid of the dark?

Only of what’s in it

144: Am I afraid of heights?

Not really, I love high places

145: Have I ever got caught sneaking out or doing anything bad?

Surprisingly not (more proof God is real because I snuck out a LOT)

146: Have I ever tried my hardest and then gotten disappointed in the end

Haven’t we all?

147: What I’m really bad at

Anything musical

148: What my greatest achievments are

Errrrm. I’m already published. I’m alive, which is always nice. 

149: The meanest thing somebody has ever said to me

I can’t think of much besides like generic middle school small town bullying

150: What I’d do if I won in a lottery

Pack my bags and fly my ass off to every country in the world

151: What do I like about myself

I’m pretty independent 

152: My closest Tumblr friend

I don’t think I have any friends who I strictly talk to on here

153: Something I fantasise about

No college debt

154: Any thoughts on the paranormal?

Yes. Ghosts are real. Aliens are around. I’m a slut for cryptids. And I’m always ready to talk about this shit.

Thank you for reading!!

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I'm looking into some automobile insurance. I would like to know about some affordable insurances. Thank you for your help. Have a great day!

Can you give me any car recommendations?

ok im a 16 year old boy turning 17 next month and my parents are buying me a car.they said that there are some requirements of their own 1.the oldest it could be is a 2005 model(i don't know why) and it needs to be with in our price range which is $10,000 to $20,000.i don't have many requirements just that it needs to have something where i can connect my ipod and phone to the car to play music or make a call and i don't want a honda or toyota because everyone has one of those in my area and at school(sorry if it sounds bratty but it kinda feels weird to me to have a car that most people have in my area). so what are some nice cars in our price range that would be a good first car.also my parents said the insurance cost doesn't matter.""

Help with car insurance?

I am 15 with 1 month before my birthday, and of coarse my license. I have made some sort of a deal with my parents. This deal allows me for every month I postpone my license i get a percentage of the insurance they would have payed. How much is insurance, how much of it should i get, and is it worth it?""

Insurance to drive another car?

I work on a farm and I have to drive across fields and stuff to get around. Sadly, I currently have to do this in my own car so I was thinking of buying a cheap car so I don't ruin my actual car in the process. I can't leave the car at the farm, so it would need to be road legal (taxed, MOTed and Insured) Is there any insurance you can get where you can be insured on both cars but on one policy? (Sort of like what car traders use where they can drive any car that isn't registered to them)""

MA Health Insurance for young married couple?

I will be married in a year, and probably lose my health insurance at 24. My fiance is coming but neither of us have full time jobs yet. What are our options for health insurance, that are affordable? Assuming neither of us have full time jobs yet. Thanks! : )""

How can i get very cheap health insurance?

i am 18 yrs old, i go to school and i work at a place that doesnt have insurance and i really need to go to get my teeth pulled and i need to go to the doc for my stomach... how can i get free or very cheap health insurance?? cause i have no MONEY!!""

Best individual health insurance plan?

My husband and I just found out that his company is raising our medical insurance rates from $212 a month to $400 a month, so we are trying to shop around for the best rates. We have found some, but hardly any include maternity benefits, and we want that parachute just in case any accidents happen. Is there any plans out there cheaper than $400 with maternity, or should we just hope we don't get pregnant for a couple of years? (We plan to switch insurance in 2 years when I get a teaching job)""

Get medical insurance or pay out of pocket ???

currently live in Southern California and work part-time with no medical coverage. I was recently accepted to NYU College of Dentistry and will be moving there in July. Before that though, I need to get physical & immunizations. I will definitely get medical insurance once I move out there, but my concern is before that time. Things I need for sure: Physical, TB skin test, Hep. B, and Meningitis immunizations. My question is: Should I purchase a short-term insurance coverage to get the necessary physical/immuzations done or should I just do it out-of-pocket. Also, if it is worth getting insurance for this period, would you guys please recommend couple of plans for me. ( I am 24, Male, non-smoker). THnaks in advance.""

How much would insurance cost for a motorcycle?

I'm 16 and I live in va. I was wondering how much insurance would cost for a 600cc and a 250cc. A sportbike. Like the ninja 250. But I'm trying for a 600cc, either yamaha r6 or a ninja 650r. Thanks""

Examples of how auto insurance helped you?

Do you have any personal experience where auto insurance is benificial to you? please also list the pros and cons. thanks so much <3

Health insurance bills?

I asked a question about if health insurance companys bill you but I want to make this clear....so if I meat my deductible the only thing I have to do is pay the copay and I don't get anything in the mail from the insurance company but I can get a bill from the Dr or hospital that my insurance Didnt pay for?

Health Insurance question?

Do any one know a insurance in California that cover pre-existing condition? I am eighteen year old with no insurance still living with my parent which have no health insurance. We had medical but it expired. I have heart problem the doctor said i need to get insurance that cover pre-existing condition. I have try getting quotes online. Or know any good insurance i should try giving a call to.

What is a cheap insurance agency for auto insurance?

I've got a used car, and just need a cheap insurance. Any suggestions are great!""

Which is the best insurance company in Kenya?

Which is the best insurance company in Kenya?

Citroen c2 1.4 insurance why so expensive how to get smaller quote?

I just bought a C2 1.4 04 plate less than 30000 on clock semi auto and when I came to insure it nearly died! More than I paid for car! I am 30 and have been driving for 5 years, the first year I had my own car then I have driven hire cars or been a named driver on relatives cars. No claims, points, accidents or offences. WHY SO EXPENSIVE??? Please help me I feel in so annoyed as can't drive without insurance and at this rate can't afford to insure! Any info greatly received :)""

Does anyone have a Pontiac G6 GTP?? i need to know how much car insurance are on the them?? please let me know

Does anyone have a Pontiac G6 GTP?? i need to know how much car insurance are on the them?? please let me know

Auto insurance quotes?

If someone comes to your door and asks if you want to do a free auto insurance quote over the phone with a major insurance company. Is that considered selling even if its a free quote? They also needed information from me so they could put the quote together...

Iininsurance on celica or rx 8?

Heres my situation at the moment currently i have celica,supra and skyline in my drive way and have rx8 and rx7 comming this summer Now i know i wont be able to afford insurance on rx7 supra or skyline But im wondering rx8 evolve (231ps) or celica How much would insurance cost Info on me No ncb Got driver license for few months 18year old University student living away Live in uk midlands""

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How much more does motorcycle insurance cost than car insurance?

Don't give me links or tell me to visit websites please!

Can i list my vehicle at another adress for insurance?

hi, i own a 2006 acura RSX-s and i live in the philadelphia suburbs. my insurance is quite PRICEY! any how, my father owns property in northern PA which is primarily farm land, and insurance would be alot cheaper if listed there. tho i dont live there, can i list my insurance there? is there anything illegal or could it hurt me? i see alot of people with New Jersey tags who live in PA to get cheaper Insurance. what do you suggest, and what would i have to do, change adress on D/L etc?""

Buying car insurance?

Do you have to buy car insurance before you get a car from a dealership? Can you drive home and then get the insurance when you're home? Does the dealer provides temporary insurance?

How Much Would My Nissan Figaro Insurance Be?

Hello Everyone, I'm looking to get a Nissan Figaro for my first car, the car price isn't a problem but I can't find insurance anywhere! Figaro Insurance comes under classic car insurance, I am 18 years old, just passed no NCB can anyone tell me how much it would cost me please??""

Is health insurance portable from state to state ?

If I purchase health insurence from a company like Coventry One of Kansas and move to Florida, can I take the Coverage with me ?""

2010 Camaro LT 16 year old insurance?

I am a 16 year old and I want a 2010 Camaro. I'm not being ridiculous and getting a brand new Camaro 2ss. I am getting a used Camaro LT. I'm really responsible with straight A's and I was wondering how much the average insurance company would charge for a car look this and a guy like me.

Car insurance costs for a newly qualified 18 year old?

Because of where I live I am getting a Land Rover for my first car and I was looking at either a Land Rover Defender 90 2.4 diesel or a 2nd generation Range Rover (the Range Rover P38) 2.5 diesel and i was wondering on average mow much it would cost me to insure one of these?? thanks :-)

Car insurance for a 16 year old?

Hey, I turn 16 in a month and ive had my permit for a year then and its time to get my license. How much (an estimate) would it cost to insure a 1999 Honda Civic LX with geico?""

What is the cheapest insurance group?

I'm 17, girl, doing my driving lessons and am planning to get a car soon. Not bothered which car, i just want a cheap, affordable one. I've been hearing about insurance groups recently which is confusing me because no one around me can adequately explain it. So, i just would like to know what the cheeapest insurance group is and if you could also please explain a little more on insurance groups so that i'm a bit more informed.. thank you""

Car insurance question?

i am 18 years old and taking driving lessons.after i pass can i get insured for two weeks.if i can please give me websites.thanks

Insurance Jobs?

What kind of jobs are there at insurance companies and what is the salary for those jobs?

How much would auto insurance cost?

I am going to be driving soon (I am 15) and I'm looking into buying a car/truck. I would like to know how much it would cost for me to get insurance so that i can drive soon. Thank you!

How much is my car insurance?

Im 17 i want a vw golf mk4 tdi, it will cost me for the car 800-1600, i wanna no how much is the car insurance""

How do doctors actually pay for liability insurance?

On studentdoc.com, the salary survey stated that the average OB/GYN made roughly $238000 a year, but some sites I have looked at show that they also pay $50000 a year (in florida, that rises to $100000) for malpractice insurance. Even for other practices, such as pediatrics and internal medicine, the rate is usually $30000+. This is a huge amount of money and really, after paying student loans, mortgages, taxes, and etc, how much money do doctors actually take home? Surely not all doctors actually pay for their premiums. Specifically, how much would a pediatric surgeon pay in malpractice insurance in California or Illinois? Just some food for thought.""

Malpractice Insurance?

How much do Cardiothoracic surgeons have to pay in malpractice insurance. Are there certain rates for different specialties?

What type of insurance i need for a driving test does it have to be a full coverage?

do i need to bring a vehicle with full coverage insurance or could my car that only has a cheap insurance plan work for the DMV's driving test

""How greatly does color impact the cost of insurance (Geico, if that helps.)?""

I'm car shopping (Even though I still don't have enough money. I'm still in the research stage). I was originally thinking dark blue (Thankfully, I want to stick to that on most of the sportier ones.), but I've found certain models that I really like in red. I was told that it's really hard to afford insurance on red cars. (Even if they aren't exactly party vehicles... The Buick Lacrosse is in my top 5.) How true is this?""

Average cost of auto insurance for 21 year old male?

i know it changes with companies but i just wanting to kno a ball park estimate so i can budget accordingly

Where do I go to find public liability insurance?

I am starting to run workshops, teaching creative recycling crafts and require public liability insurance. Could you point me in the right direction please?""

Does anyone knows of a good Health Insurance in Florida?

HMO, PPO or whatever... I need to know asap. The work insurance is horrible!""

Insurance Problems for my Teenage Self?(;?

So I found out that insurance for the car I was going to get (Honda Civic EX-L 2010) was way too much since I'm only 16. So I'm planning on getting a cheaper car, around $5,000. 1. Will insurance be much cheaper? They told me $1,500 for the Civic. 2. When I do turn 18 and purchase my dream car, will the insurance drop? If so how muh?""

125 motorbike insurance 19 year old?

hi, im 19 and have had a car driving licence for 2 years and clean. As my car insurance renewal is ?n a few months and because its a 2.3litre and all that talk of premiums of increasing, its my option to sell my car for a motorbike and a riding experience, so typically how much would insurance be for a 19 year old, With a new bike licence but been driving a car for 2 years (if that matters) 1000 pound 125cc motorbike stored in a garage, immobiliser, not for any sort of business and miles of maximum 2000 a year. im just asking because insurance webpages don't open on my computer today, but i roughly remember whats asked for insurance. thanks in advance""

How is the government going to make insurance premiums more affordable?

I keep hearing how Americans need more affordable health insurance, but I have yet to hear how they are planning to do this or what results we can expect. Does anyone know how they are going to achieve this for us? How much can we expect our premiums to go down as a result of the reform? Do you think it will be more than what we will pay in increased taxes?""

I'm a teenager in need of cheap reliable car insurance.?

I work for myself and I don't want my parents to pay for insurance anymore. I want to know any cheaper insurance companies that will on minimal basis (pay for damage of other driver) of needed. I'm a student studying to become an esthetician and work part time. Thank you.

Obtaining health insurance policy number?

I need my health insurance policy number for a school trip I'm taking. I don't have my Insurance card and I am wondering how to get my policy number thanks.

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