#this could mean she’s about to lash out

[cindol]

❤︎ ࿐ divider creds : cafekitsune .

❤︎ ࿐ + — stanford!art, suggestive, neck kissing, not mentioned but patashi is cannon in this little drabble,

art donaldson is too much of a certified lover to ever hate fuck. When tensions are high what he does is love fuck.

He doesn’t use harsh language when he has you underneath him, all vulnerable with years filling your lash line. He’s looking back at you with a just as soft look while he hook one of your legs on his waist.

“i was a idiot baby.” his lips kissing on your neck and getting a obvious reaction from you with how you whimpered at the feeling of his lips on your neck, you were still upset just focused on how good his lips on your skin felt.

“really, i was. You should’ve heard how tashi absolutely chewed my ass out when i told her about our argument.”

that made a small giggle come from your mouth. You didn’t doubt his words, knowing tashi she probably had a word or two about what she heard from you.

“good, because you were so mean, really hurt my feelings, Art..” saying that with a soft tone and upturned eyebrows and pouted lips.

Art felt your words and wiped the tears that was close to sliding down your cheek. “i know, and i’m gonna make sure you never feel that way today. You deserve to be treated like a princess, better than how i treated you earlier today.”

he only momentarily removed your leg off his waist so he could slide your shorts and panties off and fling them onto his dorm floor. Once that was out of the way for him he had both your legs around his naked waist this time.

starting off with a kiss on your lips then the slow push of his dick inside you because that’s what a good boyfriend should do.

[lionhanie]

han taesan ; back 2 u (part five)

you can’t help but find yourself coming back to taesan everytime

this is part five of my series, back 2 u! read the previous part here!

fuckboy!taesan x fem!reader, college au

...featuring! BFFS jaehyun + woonhak, fuckboy leehan (AND he's taesan's roommate), and lovely roomies sungho + riwoo <3

word count: 4.3k

warnings: ANGST 😅, mentions/use of weed + alcohol, cursing, enhypen heeseung mentioned (he's a fuckboy too shocker, be warned when he shows up tho he's kind of an asshole!)

a/n: SHE'S BAAAAAACKKKKKKK!!!!

reblogs ↺  + feedback always appreciated!

Immediately after turning around, you could feel the hot tears welling up in your eyes against your will, threatening to fall. It was hard to stop yourself from crying on your way back to the apartment. At this point in the night, there weren’t many people still wandering around campus. Rather, you were left with only yourself and the warm glow emanating from the streetlamps, illuminating your path back home. If you didn’t have a roommate waiting up for you, you were sure you could’ve sat crying on the curb until the sun rose. 

It was unclear what exactly triggered you to lash out on him like that, but you didn’t regret it, despite how shitty you currently felt. You were unaware of the pent up frustration bubbling within you, yet you wouldn’t dare take back any of the words said back there. Fuck you, Han Taesan. 

They weren’t tears of sadness, no, they felt more like anger; Anger that stemmed from the realization that Taesan lives under the impression that his actions do not affect the people around him. The realization that Taesan is a hypocrite who cannot accept the fact that he could ever be in the wrong. The realization that Taesan is nothing but a ridiculously clueless boy who didn’t care to acknowledge his flaws. 

You felt like an idiot, really. Han Taesan made you feel stupid; he always managed to do so when it came to things that actually mattered. It was stupid to let him use you for his own entertainment when you knew the truth; the signs were everywhere– yet you would turn a blind eye. Because you wanted to believe that you could trust your heart. The same heart that told you Taesan was capable of seeing you as more than any other girl on his roster. It was stupid for you to think that for you, he would be different. Don’t lie to yourself like that. 

If all of your suspicions were right – if he actually saw you as more than a friend – you knew it would never work. Because Han Taesan is a man who knows the power he holds over others, and he thrives on it. You can tell he loves feeling like he can get everything he wants with just a handsome smile and a few sweet words, devoid of any real meaning, of course. Tonight, you learned something new: The one thing Taesan couldn’t control was his emotions. So what does he do about it?

He runs, avoiding them like the plague. 

You were far from confident in how much you actually knew about him, if any of it was true to begin with, but it was terribly easy to see right through him when it came to this understanding. It was silly to hope that an emotionally closed-off man would treat you the way you deserved to be treated. It was irritating to be so sure that Taesan truly saw you as something more, and yet he was painfully oblivious to his own feelings.

And despite it all, the feeling rumbled deep inside of you, no matter how many times you tried to tell yourself you were wrong, his actions spoke louder than his words, what everyone said about him is real and you know it… You still wanted to believe Han Taesan was more than a fuckboy.

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It was difficult for you to tell anyone about what happened two weeks ago with Taesan, because quite frankly, you were embarrassed. Even though you finally got out what you’ve been itching to say to his face, it’s hard to feel like you weren’t overreacting. After all, you two weren’t dating. You were never anything like that, right? Just two friends with some tension, that’s all. There’s no reason to be so hung up on a delusion perpetuated by the questions you answered on your own accord; purely baseless assumptions about the person you thought Han Taesan could be. 

Life went on, though. Not that it was deemed over the second you got your feelings hurt, but it definitely caused a rift in your daily routine. You’d be lying to yourself if you said you didn’t think about your last conversation with Taesan at least once a day. No word from him at all either– not that you were expecting any. If there’s one thing you knew for certain about Taesan, it was that he’ll disappear when you want to see him most. 

You’re not exactly sure how Minnie convinced you to come to a party when you were firm on not going; it probably didn't help that you had Riwoo and Sungho practically begging you to show up to one of their parties just one more time before finals. All the moping you’ve been doing recently certainly wasn’t helping you get over what happened any time soon. You weren’t about to be a party pooper just because you didn’t want to risk seeing Taesan later tonight – it was far easier to suck it up and go along with Minnie rather than go through all the trouble of explaining everything that’s happened until now to your unknowing roommate. 

Riwoo and Sungho knew exactly how to have fun, so you anticipated something a lot bigger coming from the pair hosting. The party was not as bad as you thought it would be– Not that you feared you weren’t going to enjoy yourself tonight, but it was definitely more lowkey than some of the other outings you’ve been to. Probably because Sungho didn’t want to go all out knowing he’d have to do a bulk of the post-function cleaning right before exam season. You wouldn’t be able to handle anything more than what was going on around you in your current mental state, that’s for sure. 

Even so, there were still unfamiliar faces scattered around the apartment as you practically hugged the walls, hard seltzer barely touched in your hands. Minnie was off socializing somewhere; you’d normally be right by her side, more than willing to engage in any of the side quests she found for you to tackle together, but you weren’t feeling up to the adventure tonight. 

You were listening into a conversation Riwoo was currently having with some of his other friends around their coffee table, laughing along and periodically chiming in whenever you pleased. The buzz from the few drinks you had earlier was definitely helping the nerves you first entered with; you hated to admit it, but socializing was far easier with the help of a substance. It’s easy to blend into the background here, finding yourself satisfied as you sink into their plush couch. That is, until the free space next to you was filled by a stranger, smiling at the people across the table before claiming the empty seat as his own. 

“Sorry, is it cool if I sit here?” It’s funny how he only asks after he’d sat down, as if he knew you wouldn’t turn him away once you saw his face. He’s ridiculously good-looking, handsome features prominent even in the dimly lit room. Maybe it’s the effect of the drinks you had earlier, but his cologne is making you dizzy in all the right ways. You nod, scooting over slightly to make more room for him on the couch. 

He turns to face you, gaze burning into the side of your head, effectively pulling your attention away from the other discussion at hand. “I feel like I’ve seen you before,” he comments. The eye contact is oddly intense, and he doesn’t shy away from it whatsoever. “I’m Heeseung.” He extends a hand for a handshake, oddly formal considering you’re currently at a party, but you take his hand in yours regardless.. 

“Y/N,” You lower your head slightly, giving him a small smile that he’s happy to return. His touch lingers on yours for longer than it probably should’ve, a smirk plastered on his face the entire time. He knows what he’s doing. It wouldn’t hurt to have a little fun flirting with a handsome guy, especially if you’re trying to get over Han Taesan. Just for tonight.

“So, who do you know here?” Heeseung’s eyes scan the circle of people around you, raising an eyebrow at you alongside his question. You motion your head towards Riwoo, who’s animatedly re-telling a story you’ve heard a billion times to everyone. 

“My roommate’s floating around here somewhere, too.” It’s hard to ignore his staring as he watches you take a sip from the can you’re holding. “You?” 

“No one, really. I came along with some friends, I think they’re friends with Riwoo too,” He hums, running his hands through his hair before he redirects his arm around your shoulder. A cliché move, but even the oldest tricks in the book would work with a guy as good-looking as him. “I’d like to know you, though.” Your cheeks heat up unwillingly, the room suddenly feeling far too warm for your liking. 

The two of you stay like that, alternating between Riwoo’s storytime and your own side conversations, finding yourself leaning into his touch as the night goes on. It wasn’t anything particularly butterfly-inducing, more like the regular ice-breakers you go through whenever you’re faced with someone new, but talking to Heeseung was oddly refreshing. He was an incredibly attractive guy, and charismatic at that, anyone would be happy beneath his arm at a party.

“Ah, I remember where I’ve seen you before,” You tilt your head up at him; you were sure you'd never seen him prior to tonight. “You came to one of our smoke sessions, yeah?” Our? The only other smoke sesh you've been at recently was at Leehan and Taesan's house... Thinking back to it, you vaguely recall hearing his name amongst the names Taesan listed out on that fateful night. Ah, that must be who Heeseung tagged along with. 

And suddenly you no longer wanted to continue this conversation; the newfound connection linking you two together made you fidget in your seat. Of course Heeseung’s friends with them– You should’ve figured from the way he was able to sweet talk you so fast. (For some reason they all happen to be good at doing so.) You didn’t want to be involved with anyone in that circle any time soon, and certainly not now.    

“I liked that lil’ stunt you pulled with Leehan, doll.” Heeseung’s hand is cold as he reaches to cup your face briefly, bringing his index finger under your chin as he forces you to hold his stare. “Wonder what else you can do, hm?” His eyes flicker down to your lips, leaning in ever so slightly before dropping his hold on you. 

You’re glad he seems to enjoy the elements of a chase– Heeseung doesn’t object when you get up to “get another drink,” instead opting to watch you like a predator would its prey as you make your way over to the kitchen. He must think you’re about to fall straight into his hands, melting to putty as he continues his never-ending barrage of flirty comments in an effort to take you home with him later tonight. 

You’re quick to take refuge in there, grabbing yourself a bottle of water from the fridge and chugging down a third of it in a feeble attempt to cool down. Now would be a good time to know where your roommate is– it’d be a lot easier getting away from Heeseung’s advances if you had someone else with you. You feel around your back pocket for your phone, only to find… Nothing. Fuck, it probably fell out while you were sitting on the couch. 

In your attempts to leave, you’re met with a pair of broad shoulders blocking the door frame: Heeseung.  “Thought you were trying to get away from me, pretty. Had to come and make sure you were really getting a drink for yourself.” The chuckle he lets out is almost scary, especially now that you can see the way he towers over you. 

You try to squeeze past him, to at least go somewhere with more people, but he’s quick to grab your arm, bringing you deeper into the kitchen with him. “Let’s stay here for a while, it’s too stuffy out there.” Heeseung moves to grab a beer off the counter, opening it with ease as he takes a big swig. “So, you fuck Leehan yet?” 

You choke on your spit at the blunt question, in complete disbelief that he’d ask something like that so casually. “The hell? Why would I even tell you that?”

“Well, you’re getting worked up over it, so I’m more inclined to believe that there’s something between you two now.” He’s chuckling as he looks at you from where he was standing, leaving only a couple feet between you two. He’s teasing you just to get under your skin. 

“...If you’re talking about that bullshit from that night, that was nothing.” You’d completely forgotten the way you shotgunned with Leehan in an effort to make Taesan jealous; thinking back to it is humiliating, especially knowing it wasn’t just Heeseung who witnessed the intimate moment. Damnit, maybe you shouldn’t have gone that far.

“It was hot, you know. Until Taesan went and ruined all the fun by taking you all for himself,” He pauses to take another sip from his bottle. “Looks like you’ve got both of them under your belt, huh? It’s impressive. Most girls would die to be in your place.” Your skin crawled with the way he was openly referring to you like some sort of sexual object being passed around his friends.

“I didn’t hook up with either of them, Heeseung. Don’t go around talking about shit that isn’t true.” The raise of your voice catches him off-guard, but he doesn’t back down from a challenge, especially not if it’s you. Your interactions with him felt like you were the subject of some sick mind-game, one where the only goal was to piss off whoever was in their line of vision, and it was working. 

“Seeing you get so angry is turning me on, angel. You must have something good if it means they both want a piece of you,” He puts his beer down somewhere before striding over to you, forcing you to step back until your back is flush against the cool countertops. He’s looking down on you once more, arm resting firmly on the cabinet above you, making you feel more caged in than ever. “What do you say, my turn next?” 

Someone wolf whistles from behind him, making him drop his act as he turns to see who it came from. It’s no one you know, but you’re more than grateful for the stranger for giving you an out of the situation you were currently in. You ignore the calls of your name as you push past the group of people trying to come in, trying to distance yourself from Heeseung as quickly as possible. 

You weren’t sure where you’d lose him, ultimately deciding that going outside might be your best bet. Damnit, you didn’t think to grab your phone on your way out– Heeseung was probably still looking for you inside, so maybe now wasn’t a good time to go back in there. You could live without it for the time being if it meant avoiding that god-awful conversation. The cool air did little to combat the warmth you were currently feeling, a tightness in your chest you could only describe as unease. Your hands trembled at your side, palms sweater than you realized. Fuck, why were you so overwhelmed right now?

It was foolish for you to think you wouldn’t run into one of Taesan’s friends – especially knowing that this was Riwoo and Sungho’s party – but you didn’t expect an interaction of that calibre. You felt humiliated, offended even, for something you never did. The way those words rolled off of Heeseung’s tongue as if he was certain they were true; You hated the way Han Taesan had such a presence in your life after the way you two left off. 

There’s small groups of people scattered around outside, luckily too engrossed in their own circles to notice you practically running out the front door. Trying to calm down your pounding heart, you look around in hopes of finding someone you knew to try and distract yourself, to use them as a get-out-of-jail free card if Heeseung came back around. It’s all a blur, really, scanning the backs of heads of people you don’t know, and feeling insane in the process. 

God, why do they know so many people? You curse yourself for not thinking to grab your phone amidst your route through the apartment; maybe you could’ve called up Minnie to come save you or something. Your eyes glaze over the strangers' faces once more, anxiety creeping into your stomach until you meet a familiar gaze, one that softens immediately upon seeing you. 

Han Taesan. 

Should’ve figured he was somewhere outside if you didn’t see him inside the whole night. Damn it, why did he have to be the only person you could name in the immediate vicinity? He’s stood in a circle of people passing around a joint, eyes fixed onto you despite the fact that someone was currently talking to him. Taesan mouths something to the girl besides him before hastily making his way over to you, parting the group in half to get past them. 

Seeing him again for the first time since your argument brought back all the emotions you bottled up after your argument, feeling yourself get choked up immediately. You turn your back to him, not wanting to hold eye contact any longer than you need to, and start walking with no end destination in mind. There weren’t many other places you could go, not to mention the fact that your phone and roommate were both still inside the apartment, but that didn’t matter right now. 

“Where are you going?” 

You halt your movements, hearing Taesan’s voice from behind you, picking up his pace in an effort to reach you. You didn’t know where you were going in the first place. Turning around, you watch as he closes the distance between you two, nothing but the sound of his footsteps echoing through the air. He stopped only a couple feet away, but the smell of weed lingering on his clothes was strong even from where he was standing. 

“Why’d you follow me?”

“Uh, I don’t actually know. I guess I just wanted to see if we could talk,” He scratches the back of his head, struggling to tell you the truth: he missed you. “You looked upset back there… Just wanted to see if you were okay, yeah?” 

“I’m fine, just kind of… Annoyed.” Just thinking about the way your conversation with Heeseung escalated frustrated you deeply. Taesan tilts his head in confusion at your admission, scooting backwards in the process, not wanting to invade your personal space. “Not at you, idiot. Well, not directly.”  

“What happened inside? Did someone do something to you? Just tell me who and I’ll–” Just like that, Taesan was ready to storm back towards the apartment to find who made you upset, only stopping when you grabbed his wrist, physically preventing him from going any further. 

“You’re doing that thing again.” You drop your hold on him. The loss of your touch plants a pit in his stomach.

“What are you talking about?”

“That thing where you act like you care about me,” The boy frowns at you, clearly upset that you don’t believe his genuinity. “Stop looking at me like that.”

“Baby, c’mon. It was never an act,” Taesan reaches to put his hand on your shoulder, only for you to dodge his movements. He pauses for a moment afterwards, debating on what to say next. “I couldn’t fake the way I acted with you, even if I tried.” His confession is hushed, loud enough only for him to hear.

“You guys brought Heeseung with you, didn’t you? He was spewing all this bullshit about how you and Leehan are just dying to get into my pants.” Irritation was written clearly into your outburst. “...Unless, he’s telling the truth. Is that what I am to you guys? A stupid bet or something?”

 “Fuck, if I knew you were here I would’ve tried finding you earlier and none of this would’ve-”

“What difference does it make? Aren’t you the same way? What makes you think he wouldn’t have said the same shit if you were there with me?”  The tension in the air is thick, uncomfortable.  “Say something, Dongmin.”

It stung when he didn't bother to utter a single word.

“Maybe it was stupid for me to think like this, but I never wanted to believe any of those ridiculous things people would say about you,” You can’t be bothered to wait for a response from the boy standing across from you, not anymore. “If I was nothing but a game to you, why do you try so hard to act like I’m not? If you knew those rumors were right all along, why’d you even bother dragging this out the whole time?”

“Dragging what out?” God, is he dense?  

“Us, Dongmin! Why the hell would you keep up this act for so long if you never gave a shit about me to begin with?” 

“...None of that is true, Y/N.” 

“Then why don’t you just fucking explain it to me then?”  Why can’t he tell you Heeseung was wrong? Why was it so hard for him to tell you what you needed to hear?

“Maybe it’d help if you didn’t see me as some fucking bad guy all the time everything would make a lot more sense,” That’s the thing: You could never see him as the villain, even after all this. Even when he has you questioning the confines of your relationship after each and every interaction, you’ve never had it in you to cut it off for good.  “I don’t know why you would assume the worst of me. You of all people, Y/N.” 

It’s you who wants to believe everyone is wrong about him. How could he have it so wrong? 

“You must be joking, right? I know you’ve heard it all, Dongmin.” A laugh comes out of your mouth, but you’re both well aware it isn’t because you’re joking– The circumstances have become so twisted that it was almost humorous. “About how you love jumping from girl to girl, refusing to give them the time of day after you’re done with them. I was bound to end up as one of them, right?” 

“Stop, Y/N.” Taesan pleaded shakily. 

“I don’t even know what to call you anymore. Does it even matter, Dongmin?” Taesan, Dongmin. Maybe you hated when Han Dongmin became Han Taesan. It was naive to think that you’d be able to focus on all the good parts of Dongmin when all the bad qualities of Taesan remained fixed in place. 

You couldn’t stop yourself from continuing, not now. Han Taesan would never fix his issues if he ran away from them, consistently refusing to fix them properly – If you have to be the one to tell him the truth to his face, then so be it. “Have you ever wondered why we always come back to each other like this? Especially when we both know we never get anywhere afterwards?”

 Taesan can’t meet your gaze. 

“There’s something wrong with the way we work, you know that, right? You’d be fucking lying to yourself if you really believed what you said back then,” The buzz from the alcohol was running dry, emotions heightened the more you sobered up. “I don’t know what kind of misconstrued definition you have for friends, but we were never just friends, Dongmin. You have to understand that much.” 

You take a moment to catch your breath, running a hand through your hair in frustration. “I can’t assume the worst in you,” It almost pains you to admit that to him; to let him know that at the end of the day, you’re still weak for him, and you’re well aware of the fact.  “No matter how many times you leave me hanging, the way you always do, I always come back to you and I hate myself for it.” 

“Shit, I don’t know why something in me wants to believe that you’re more than what everyone makes you out to be– and I try, time and time again, to prove myself correct but I can’t do anything about you going silent on me all the time, Taesan.”

“Fuck, Y/N, I just… I can’t let you end up like everyone else.” It’s the first time he’s even attempted speaking up in the past couple minutes. “Why can’t you just trust me on this?”

“Is that all you have to say? What do you want me to make out of that?” How did Taesan expect you to trust him when he gave you nothing to begin with? If he bothered to explain what was going on in his head, maybe, just maybe, you two would be able to fix things. “Why’s it so hard for you to just tell me?” 

“I-I don’t know what it is,” His voice is the smallest you’ve ever heard it, it’s hard to believe it’s actually coming from him. “I’d tell you in a heartbeat if I understood, Y/N. I really would.” 

It occurred to you that Taesan was just as lost as you were when it involved his own emotions: This coversation was going nowhere. Until he came to terms with what’s been holding himself back, you’re certain of one thing. “I don’t want to see you anymore, Taesan.” 

And he watches as you shove past him, beginning the trek back to the party all on your own. Even when he averts his gaze, he couldn’t help but turn back around, in hopes you’d be looking back too. It was only when your silhouette became lost among the crowd of people that Han Taesan dropped to his knees, gravel harsh against the bare skin exposed by the rips in his jeans, and choked out a sob. 

How did things get so complicated?

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♫ phone call ; ice bound

➪ summary: trevor is at his wits end trying to fit in in the nhl causing him to lash out on chloe, ending whatever relationship they might have had

➪ warnings: trevor yelling at chloe and insisting they were just hooking up, broken glass (picture frame), illusions to blood ('red staining the thin material of her socks')

➪ word count: 0.7k

➪ file type: ice bound blurb

➪ cupid's notes: purely bc I am such in angst mood. i didn't feel like writing any more tonight so I just went back and edited this and now we're here !

Trevor had been acting off since the middle of April, almost like he was trying to distance himself from her. Chloe had noticed how tense he got whenever she would mention her brothers or how fidgety he got when they were out in public together. His texts were less frequent, same with his calls, but she had expected that when he got called up. 

But now it was a week before her birthday and she hadn’t heard from him since the Ducks left for their Midwest road trip which was about a week ago. Her text were left on read and her phone calls were left unreturned. 

So when she was in her dorm and drafting lyrics to a new song, she wasn’t expecting her phone to light up with a call from him. Giddiness flooded through her as she reached over and clicked accept, bringing the phone to her ear, “Hi Trev! How’s the trip going?”

She heard him sigh, she could feel the irritation and hear the slight undertone of sadness in his breath. She furrowed her eyes, tugging her bottom lip between her teeth, “Are you okay?”

“I need to talk to you Chloe.”

She blinked at the use of his name, the slight coldness in his tone made her skin crawl. She was used to him calling her Chlo or some cringe-worthy nickname, she wasn’t use to him adressing her by her full name, it was unnatural for him. 

“Talk about what?” Chloe fiddled with her pencil, tapping it rapidly against her notebook as she shifted on her chair. 

“We have to stop this.”

“Stop what? What do you mean?”

“What I mean…” he huffed slightly, trying to convince himself that this was what he actually wanted, “is that we should breakup.”

She trembled slightly but held her self together. She didn’t know where this was coming from, they had been doing so well, or at least she thought they were. She tried to rack her mind for a time where she had done osmething wrong or said something wrong but she came up empty. 

“I need to focus on hockey, Chloe,” he continued, taking her silence as a sign to move on. “And I cannot do that while I’m worrying about my best friend finding out I’m hooking up with his twin sister.”

“Hooking up? Is that what we are- were?” His words were like a dagger to her heart.

“I can’t, Chloe.”

Her voice turned harsh, she wasn’t going to let him dowthis without a decent explanation. She had been fucked over too many times already, “Can’t or won’t? Trevor I don’t know what you’re thinking about right now. Is it about the season? It’s going to get better, it did for Jack-”

“But I’m not Jack, Chloe! Don’t you get that? What if it doesn’t get better, what if I don’t get better?”

The two both held their phones, hands shaking slightly, eyes glassing over as silence consumed them. She could hear a shout form the other line and seconds later was mumbling, “I gotta go. Don’t call me or text me… please.”

He hung up, leaving Chloe to sit in her dorm room more alone than she already was. She looked over at the picture frame on her desk, it was a picture of her, Trevor, and Jack. She was in the middle as both placed their arms around her shoulders. She reached over and held it, fingers rubbing over the wooden frame. 

All the happiness she used to feel when she looked at the photo faded away as Trevor’s words echoed in her mind, turning that happiness into a deeper melancholy feeling. Anger flooded through her as she threw the picture to the ground, glass shattering and scattering around the wooden floor of her room.

She couldn’t even find it in herself to be fazed as she placed her feet down fully and the glass cut through her feet, red staining her the thin material of her socks, a bitter, raw emotion coating her voice, “Happy 19th, Chloe.”

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Reacting to you in a revealing outfit!

Featuring: Ganji Gupta, Demi Bourbon, Andrew Kreiss, Naib Subedar (separate)

Contains: slight suggestiveness (but nothing actually happens), fluff, kisses, pet names, match-like setting, Fem! reader

Ento note: Requested by Anon! Ty for this idea… I’m not over Ganji’s summer skin he’s so fine I need him NOW iwannabesaaaved

Ganji Gupta “Batter”

When the summer lineup was announced, it was to be himself, Norton, and Fiona as the S-tiers. What he wasn’t expecting was for you to walk up to the table in such a revealing summer swimsuit, complemented with other accessories.

You can’t see his eyes due to the sunglasses, but his jaw tightens as he turns away from you, tapping William awake. He leaned into him to whisper something, nudging the forward in the rib when he showed clear annoyance.

When the match starts, it’s you who takes the first kite. You do well enough until there are 2 ciphers left, finally knocked down and lifted off your knees. But before the hunter could place you into the chair, a water ball hits them square in the stomach, making them stumble back and you back on your feet.

A light of gold flashes behind you, and you recognize it as a late use of the excitement trait. Fully expecting to be knocked back down, a bell dings, but you’re still up. You’re shoved past a pallet, making you look back to see Ganji throwing it down. He limps after you, clutching his toned abdomen… that could only mean he took the hit for you.

William was nowhere to be seen. Ganji is determined to show off to you, harassing the hunter to keep you alive, and boy, does he come in for the clutch every time you think you’re done for. God, did he look fine doing it too; he even took the final hit for you for the last cipher to pop!

The hunter ends up surrendering, and you all return back. The first thing you’re met with when you open your eyes is Ganji’s chest, your eyes moving up to meet his hidden ones. “Thank you, Ganji, you really saved me…! You were amazing!” you say in appreciation, smiling sweetly as you lift your hand to take a hibiscus flower that was tucked in your hair, offering it to him.

“For you, Ganji!” ... He wanted to ask you about the costume—but the sweet gesture of offering him a flower and your praise was the thing that made his face heat up.

 

Demi Bourbon “Barmaid”

You walk up to the table, taking your seat. You tug at the straps of the top, adjusting whatever was necessary. Demi looks over your rather revealing outfit, her green eyes meeting yours, and her next action will depend on you.

If you’re self-conscious about it, she offers a gentle smile, affirming that you look good, that she’ll have your back. But if you’re staring at her, thanking her for her compliments bashfully, she gives you one of her famous winks, showering you with a more sweet compliments and playful teasing before the match begins.

During the match, Demi takes the first kite and does pretty well; it is her strong suit after all. But insolence and blink have it out for her, two bells dinging at once. She drinks the mysterious Dovlin, and the hunter loses sight of her—she immediately runs around the map to find you!

Since she’s a bit tipsy, she stumbles towards you, giggling as her arms snake around your shoulders, rubbing her cheek against yours. “Y/nnnnnn! My pretty girl!” she coos and giggles, swaying with you while you decode. “Are you proud of me, hun? This is the last cipher… Focus, darling.” “Demi…! Very proud! Now help me push the cipher!”

When the cipher pops, you were expecting to have to drag her to the gate, but she takes your hand, pulling you to it. While you’re decoding the gate door, she twirls one of her white strands of hair with her finger, leaning into you as she playfully bats her lashes at you. “Can I get a kiss from my beautiful girl?”

Please kiss her; you look so hot she wants to eat you up… When the gate opens, you gently cup her face with your latex gloves, and she practically melts in your hold. Her lashes flutter shut when your lips meet, a short but sweet kiss. When you two pull away, she shoots you a wink as you lick your lips, the taste of dovlin lingering on your glossy lips. “You’re very pretty too, Demi.”

 

Andrew Kreiss “Grave keeper”

A gasp leaves his lips when you take your spot beside him, but instead of sitting, you stay standing, leaning on the chair. Your outfit is filled with black lace, a gothic costume with pretty red roses. You were a part of a gothic vampire essence! Despite how much it showed, he genuinely thought you looked pretty in it.

“Hi Andrew!” The pale skin of his face immediately heats up, not realizing that he was staring at you. He immediately shrinks a bit and rips his gaze from you, whispering an apology.

Neither of you are first kite, nor do you get a heartbeat. You got a friendly hunter! Not only that, but it’s Red Church night! And you know how Andrew likes this setting as the night sky graces the environment, illuminated by candle lights and jack-o'-lanterns.

Finally, you found him in a corner, decoding a cipher, decoding away. You join him, a small smile on your face. You for him to talk to you first, to get comfortable, allowing him to simply enjoy your close presence. When the cipher was popped, there was silence between you both.

“You… Y-You look… Divine tonight, y/n,” he said softly, his red eyes meeting yours. Even if a lot was exposed, he saw past that, appreciating you... for you! Though, he did struggle a bit to keep his eyes on you, wanting to be respectful. “Thank you, my sweet Andrew.”

Since there’s not much to worry about, you two stay close together, enjoying each other’s presence while the other three were in the basement for some reason. Andrew followed you around in his shovel state, popping out halfway once you stopped, looking up at you curiously.

You crouched down, gently cupping his face in your lace gloves with a smile on your face. You brush some dirt from him, something you’ve grown used to. Leaning down, you press a soft kiss onto his forehead, making his breath hitch in his throat, his pale face becoming red once again, matching the blood red lipstick stain you left on his skin.

Naib Subedar “Mercenary”

When you take your seat beside him, you hum and tap the table in front of him, trying to get his attention. But he scoffs, keeping his arms crossed as he keeps his head lowered, hood over his eyes. “What?? No costume? I think you’ll like mine!” you cheer, but it doesn’t deter him from acting like… himself. You hum and push your plate of food to him, to which he accepts, giving you a nod of gratitude.

You take the first kite, but it doesn’t go so well. Whether you got terrorshocked on purpose or not, it doesn’t matter because the motherfuckin’ mercenary is on your team.

While you’re squirming on the chair, Naib suddenly slams into it from the power of his elbow pads, his arm over your head. The hunter had left, not needing to camp… Or they just got greedy after getting a terrorshock so early into the game.

His eyes lock onto yours, his brow furrowed as he took a sharp breath of air. “We gotta go; they’re sure to be back. Getting cocky 'cause you got terrorshocked,” he said in a low, hushed tone.

His strong hand takes the handle of the chair, ready to lift it off you until he pauses, looking down at your revealing costume, added with the angle he had of you as he loomed over your form.

Naib lifted the handle off of you, ripping the cuffs off before taking your wrist. He says nothing, dragging you along with him to safety as another survivor calls out that the hunter was on them. He takes you to a cipher, and when you decode with him, you realize he had missed many calibrations. He was actually on edge, worried about you. He definitely noticed your costume and stayed close to you for the rest of the game, practically your shadow, glaring daggers around the others.

[cigarettesaftersae]

homesick - 11 k.

⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ Series: sae x f!reader | contains : fluff, angst, slow burn, lovestruck sae (cutie pie), childhoodlovers!au, cafe,

The jingling bell decorating upon the cafe’s entrance allures your attention, properly welcoming customers only to find Mel and the cold wind flashing in upon your skin. Her 3 brown messenger bags accompany her shoulder as she plots it all down at a small booth, assuming the amount of work she carries is her new current best friend. “Working hard?” You approach Mel in hand with an iced coffee of her preference. “Your story is the one working hard. I’m still trying to create the outfits for some of your characters”

“It’s a kid story I made when I was like 8” You try and make a point, a thought to ease Mel’s mind on all the work she’s been helping you with. A story, tell-tale long letter assembled by your tiny hands, which have now been mass produced through out the country and is now being presented in a play. With a best friend who designs amazingly flawless fabrics make your day all more better, knowing the outcome of clothes for your story wouldn’t become a problem. “Yeah well you’re special to me so I’m making sure it’s extra beautiful for ya”

“Aww you don’t mean that?” You flatter in awe for her caring words

“Yep I don’t” She coos teasingly

“Meanie” You marveled back as you head to your register.

Back at work, you’re busy by the rail of work consuming you. Cup by cup filled with coffee of cream or none. A little or so to sugar. Your earnings have been a blast to balancing your rent and daily life. While Sae works in the back as Maria assists him. Turning around, you’re embraced by a certain fellow who has blonde to pink tips flowing up by what you deem a lot of hair gel. A smirking grin takes up his face. You’d be a fool to say he wasn’t exactly handsome. His tan skin along with his light colored hair made his look exotic to the eye. “Hey how can I help?”

“Mmm, you can help me.” His sultry tone emphasizes the ‘you.’ A grin slapped on his face slowly creeping you out, even worse his weird response. What did he even mean by that? “Is daddy long lashes here?” You pause in thought by what he meant, was he talking about…Sae? Was he a teammate of Sae Itoshi? A friend or a roommate? Would Sae Itoshi even share a room with someone like him or the likes of anybody?

“Uhm He’s—” You’re interrupted by the door winging open behind you, Sae, who rarely ever broke his stride, stopped mid-motion, his eyes narrowing slightly at the sight of the blonde man now standing in the doorway.

“Ahh, there you are,” the man said, his tone light and teasing. A voice that boomed across the space, loud and unapologetic. “Knew this was the right place. You didn’t tell me you were moonlighting as a little barista working with a hot chick.”

The compliment, though directed at you, felt more like an afterthought—a garnish on the tension now brewing between the two men. You offered an awkward smile, unsure how to respond.

A compliment but at what cost?

You turned away slightly, pretending to busy yourself with something on the counter, giving them space to connect—or clash, whichever this interaction was about to turn into.

“What do you want?” Sae jumps straight into questioning, not bothering to make any gentle connection like he usually would. His face, posture, formation all contained calm, delicate, though quite serious. “Captain told me all about this place and you. Wanted to visit before the big round up.”

“I’m not here to chat, get lost vermin.” Sae said flatly, his voice cool and measured.

“Oh, come on. Don’t be like that, buddy,, I’m Shidou,” Shidou pressed, his grin never faltering. Then his attention swung back to you, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “What’s your name, sweetheart? ”

Before you could answer, Sae’s voice cut through, calm but firm. “She’s busy.”

The words hung in the air, not loud, but carrying enough weight to make Shidou raise an eyebrow. You glanced at Sae, surprised by the sharpness of his tone.

“I mean, it’s fine—” you began, but the way Sae’s eyes flickered to yours stopped you mid-sentence. Was that… frustration?

Shidou, undeterred, leaned closer to you. “Don’t tell me you’ve got a thing for him. Ice Prince here? Really?”

You laughed nervously, unsure how to navigate this. “I think you’re overthinking it.”

“Am I?” Shidou mused, his grin playful but knowing. “Well, if you get tired of him being all cold and distant, you’ve got other options.” He winked, his words dripping with intention.

“I said she’s busy.” Sae’s voice grows rougher

Sae’s voice cut through, sharper this time, rough around the edges. It was the closest you’d ever heard him come to sounding outright annoyed, and it made both you and Shidou pause for a beat.

Shidou tilted his head, clearly amused, his smile unfazed. “Whoa, easy there, Sae. Didn’t know you cared so much.” Sae’s eyes didn’t waver, locked onto Shidou with an intensity that made the air feel heavier. “Leave.” It wasn’t a shout, or even a raised voice, but the weight of that single word left no room for argument. Shidou chuckled, holding up his hands in mock surrender. “Alright, alright. Didn’t mean to ruffle your feathers. I just wanted a nice cup of coffee. Hey pretty lady, can I get some? I’ll even leave a tip for ya”

“Uhm, sure what would you like-?” Sae block your field of vision to Shidou. His broad shoulders created an impenetrable barrier, and when he turned his head to glance at you, his eyes held none of their usual aloofness. Instead, they carried something else—something almost tender, like a fleeting softness that wasn’t meant to be seen by anyone else.

“I’ll do it,” Sae said, his voice low but steady. “Help Maria in the back.”

You blinked, momentarily stunned by the shift in his demeanor. His lashes fluttered slightly, just enough to soften his usually sharp gaze. There was no command in his tone—only a quiet insistence that made it hard to refuse.

“Uh, okay,” you murmured, moving toward the back as if pulled by an invisible string.

“Eh? No, wait!” Shidou exclaimed, watching you disappear behind the counter. “I was just playing, pretty lady! And she’s gone.”

He sighed dramatically, leaning onto the counter with exaggerated disappointment. “You really know how to ruin a guy’s fun, Sae.”

Sae didn’t respond, already reaching for the coffee pot with a precision that spoke of someone who just wanted this interaction to end as quickly as possible.

“Not even a word, huh? You’re a tough nut to crack,” Shidou continued, his grin unfaltering. “Well, I’ll take whatever you recommend, Ice Prince. And make it quick—I might have to stop by more often if the service stays this interesting.”

Sae’s hand paused for a fraction of a second before continuing. “You won’t.”

The sharp finality in his tone was unmistakable, but Shidou only chuckled, clearly enjoying every second of Sae’s quiet irritation.

From the back, you couldn’t help but wonder what kind of tension had settled between the two, and why the rare gentleness in Sae’s eyes still lingered in your mind. After a while, the familiar chime of the doorbell rang, most likely indicating Shidou had left. You reentered the front to check on Sae.

“Was he…your friend?” you asked, the words tumbling out before you could think better of them. It was a stupid question, obviously. Sae Itoshi didn’t seem like the type to have friends, especially not ones like that.

Sae glanced at you briefly, his expression neutral but his voice carrying a faint edge. “No.”

You tilted your head, studying him. “Then who is he?”

“Someone who doesn’t know when to stop talking,” he muttered, wiping down the counter with deliberate precision.

You leaned against the counter, unconvinced. “He seemed pretty familiar with you.”

Sae paused, his hand tightening slightly on the cloth before resuming its motion. “He’s from the same team.”

“Oh,” you said softly, piecing it together. “That explains the… banter?”

Sae scoffed lightly, a sound so small you almost missed it. “If you call that banter.”

You couldn’t help but smile at the rare glimpse of annoyance breaking through his stoic facade. “He’s definitely a character.”

“He’s an idiot,” Sae corrected, finally looking at you. His gaze lingered for a moment longer than usual, and something in his eyes seemed to soften again. “You don’t need to talk to people like him.”

The statement caught you off guard, and you blinked. “What do you mean, ‘people like him’?”

“People who waste your time,” he said simply, his tone matter-of-fact but with an underlying weight you couldn’t quite place.

You stared at him, trying to decipher the layers in his words. Was it concern? You weren’t sure, but the protectiveness in his voice was unmistakable. “Okay,” you replied, your voice quieter than you intended. “If it bothers you that much, I won’t.”

Sae nodded once, as if satisfied with your response, and returned to his task. But the unspoken tension between you lingered, heavier than before yet strangely comforting.

“I don’t think you’re all that distant and cold,” you began “I remember watching you take care of your brother everywhere you went. You’re a sweet person.” You smile. His eyes met yours briefly, but he said nothing, simply returning to his work. The faintest flush of color touched the tips of his ears, but you decided not to point it out

Before the silence could stretch further, Mel approached the counter, her usual energy lighting up the space. “Who was that hottie?”

You tilted your head, confused for a second before realizing she meant Shidou. “Maybe I should’ve gotten his number for you instead of me,” you teased.

“You should have,” Mel quipped, tossing her hair dramatically. “Anyways, ‘Valhrin’—your book—the character, uh, Ylgr. You’re playing as her for the play thingy, right? Because if you are, I’ll need your measurements.”

You blinked at the sudden shift in topic. “Did you know she was originally named Mary-Anne?”

Mel scrunched her nose. “Euh, Ylgr has aura. Mary-Anne? Not so much.”

You chuckled. “Uh, they’re both beautiful names,” you offered diplomatically.

“But for a knight?” Mel raised an eyebrow. “C’mon, ‘Mary-Anne the Brave’? Doesn’t exactly strike fear into the hearts of enemies, does it?”

Sae’s voice broke through unexpectedly. “It’s just a name. The character makes it meaningful.”

Both you and Mel turned to look at him, slightly surprised. Sae rarely joined in on conversations like this.

Mel tilted her head, clearly intrigued. “Wow, look at you, Mr. Philosopher. Guess you do read books after all.”

Sae didn’t respond, but the tiniest smirk tugged at the corner of his lips as he returned to his work.

You couldn’t help but smile at the interaction. “Guess I’ll let you take my measurements, Mel. But only because you’re so passionate about it.”

Mel grinned triumphantly. “That’s the spirit! Ylgr deserves perfection, and I’m gonna make sure you give it to her.”

“You’re forgetting I made the character,” you retorted, a cheeky laugh escaping as Mel waved you off.

Left alone again, your ears tuned in to the rhythmic clinks and clashes of dishes. Across the room, Sae worked with methodical precision, mug by mug, rinsing away remnants of coffee and milk. The quiet was comfortable, almost soothing. Then his voice broke through, smooth and low.

“I read your book.”

Your ears perked up, your heart skipping a beat. He read it?

“You did?” you asked, your voice tinged with excitement and a hint of shyness. “Was it good?”

Sae didn’t look up, his focus still on the task at hand. “You made it, didn’t you?”

You blinked, taken aback by the abruptness of his reply. “Uh, right—right,” you stammered, suddenly self-conscious. “But…did you like it?”

The question felt daunting. Asking Sae Itoshi, a superstar athlete, for his opinion on something so personal wasn’t something you’d ever imagined doing. You held your breath, bracing for a dismissive comment or a critique.

“I did,” he said simply, his tone even, almost indifferent.

Yet, those two words were enough. They were better than you could’ve hoped for. Your chest felt light, and a smile crept onto your lips, unbidden and unrestrained.

“Really?” you said, your voice a little breathless.

Sae finally glanced up, his eyes meeting yours for the briefest moment. “It’s…different. You’re good at making characters feel real.”

The butterflies in your stomach doubled. His response was dry, straightforward, and yet it carried a weight that made your cheeks warm.

“Thanks,” you said softly, your fingers fiddling with the hem of your shirt.

Sae returned his attention to the dishes, his expression unreadable as always. But in that small exchange, you felt like you’d learned something about him—something rare, something he didn’t share easily. And it made your smile linger just a little longer.

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[ikamigami]

"Earth doesn't have to forgive Lunar"

Blah blah blah

Then just screw laes maybe? Huh?

I liked the episode where Lunar and Earth cleared things between each other ^^

Lunar seems so much more mature than at the beginning of the show..

He was able to look within himself and he also was able to realize why exactly he did wrong..

I was angry at Earth at first because she shouldn't be so upset at Lunar for not telling her anything.. like Earth he probably didn't talk to you or anyone because of his issues and he didn't even realize that it was that bad.. like he even said so..

Sometimes people won't take our helping hand.. but you don't have to make it look like they're such an issue for even not realizing that they need help..

Earth annoys me with how she's apparently the only one who tries in this family.. apparently.. and how she can't even comprehend that others don't have to want help that's one.. and two that maybe like Lunar they don't even realize it's that bad.. that they're issues are that bad.. and also what annoys me about Earth is that she expects others to be flawless.. like yeah she knows no one is perfect.. but how she acts says otherwise..

But it's understandable because she was Creator's golden child so she was raised spoiled..

My anger was short though cause it went away when Earth started talking about how she misses playing with kids.. this is something that Earth has every right to be angry at Lunar.. and not that Lunar doesn't have an insight about how bad his issues are..

I feel for Earth.. I know how much it sucks to be not able to do things that you could do before.. for me it's been over a decade.. but for Earth it was not so long ago so it hurts more..

I hope that eventually things will get better between Earth and Lunar..

I enjoy laes and while Kat is no longer writing for it I still don't want to see it end so soon..

And by that I mean that I don't want any changes.. I don't want Earth and Monty show or Lunar and idk who show..

I want Lunar and Earth show..

Hopefully things between the two won't be too akward or forced like during Christmas party..

I'm glad that Lunar was there.. because while Earth's feelings matter so does Lunar's..

He's still a part of family..

And tbh this situation is bizarre.. wish Lunar could start working on himself to be less self-centered but in different way.. a way that doesn't include hurting your own sister for life..

I think that's not fair to Lunar.. especially cause he wasn't making his depression and star power stuff everyone's problem..

He just kept things to himself.. he wasn't even lashing out like Eclipse or Moon on most of occacions.. he was rightfully upset at Nexus for babying him and hiding things from him..

It the Lunar lashed out at Earth yes.. but if it wasn't for NSP things wouldn't be that bad.. cause at the end of the day who has never lashed out in their life?

I really wish that Earth realize that everyone have their struggles and shortcomings.. and it doesn't make anyone bad..

I want Earth to forgive Lunar because he doesn't deserve that.. he tries his best.. he very quickly started working on himself because he loves his family.. he doesn't want to lose it..

I understand Earth's conflicted feelings though.. I also feel bad whenever someone will hurt me and I feel angry at them.. like I want to be angry but at the same time I feel bad about it.. even now I'm trying to move on from what happened last year..

Earth is allowed to not forgive Lunar.. but personally, like yeah it's probably because of my personal beliefs and worldview, I can't imagine Earth and Lunar's relationship to be okay if Earth won't forgive Lunar..

I think that forgivness is important.. even if at least to one's healing..

But that's how I view life.. and I know that others view it differently..

Maybe it's all a part of the big plot where Earth realizes how she's affected by how Creator raised her..

I'm trying to be positive ^^

I like these shows ^^ They're well written most of the time or at least to me 👉👈

I find some decisions to be frustrating but mostly at first because then I often like how things go later..

And I realized that I'm mostly frustrated at fans takes xbxbbxbxbxbxnbxbbxbx

I have to work on ignoring it cause this isn't healthy and also fandoms are always the most annoying part in anything xD

[roxygen22]

timmy having baby fever bc of his new niece and wants to talk about it to reader?

Tiny

"She's so tiny!" you exclaimed with a muted squeal as Pauline transferred yours and Timothée's new niece into your arms. She was grateful for the visit so she could have a few minutes of peace to shower.

It took all of your strength not to nuzzle that adorable little button nose with your own. She looked just like a porcelain doll. She already had beautiful lashes and a head full of dark hair, which you secretly hoped would be curly, just like her uncle.

Timothée came up behind you and rested his chin on your shoulder, peering down at the newest member of the family. You looked over and grinned. "You have to wait your turn, mister."

"Aw, come on. You gotta share!" Your husband playfully pouted his lip and followed as you moved to the sofa. Once seated, you repositioned the baby upright to rest on your chest. Timothée settled beside you and laid his head on your opposite shoulder to continue staring at the miniature human, letting out a contented sigh as she grasped his outstretched finger with her perfectly dainty hand.

You ducked your chin down to place your nose against the baby's hair, all but melting into her scent for a few minutes. "They should figure out how to bottle this new baby smell." You rolled your head to the side slightly to look at Timothée. "You ready to hold her?"

He blanched and hesitated slightly before nodding. You knew he was scared to do so, but not enough to outweigh the desire. You stood so you could easily lay the baby down into his waiting arms.

"You've got this. Just support her head," you encouraged him. "There we go," you added, pulling your arm out from under her.

The baby whimpered softly with the change in position but quickly got comfortable again, snuggling into the crook of Timothée's arm against his chest. She fell asleep with her mouth falling open into the perfect little "o."

He gazed down at her tiny face. "She looks like Pauline's baby pictures," he whispered.

"She is a beautiful baby."

Timothée nodded, seemingly lost in thought for so long that it startled you when he spoke again. "Do you want one?"

You leaned your face against his shoulder so he could feel you nod. You were confident he would make a great father. You had dreamed of having kids ever since you were a kid yourself, so you were beyond ready at this point in your life.

"Me, too." He gently placed his index finger in the baby's hand again, marveling at her tiny features. "I-"

"Y'all are naturals," Pauline commented, walking back into the room while towel drying your hair. The baby stirred at the sound of her mother's voice, and her face scrunched as she started to cry. You thought Timothée would panic, but he just pouted his lip in solidarity and sat her upright against his chest, bouncing her like he had been doing this his entire life. She almost immediately settled, eyes wide open and staring at you.

"See what I mean?" Pauline continued. "You know, she needs a cousin close to her age to play with," she teased.

Timothée looked over at you and winked. "I think you may be right," he replied.

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Masterlist

@croatianprincess @bluizh @groovy-lady @pmak2002

[lostxones]

She’d been dancing around her attraction for him from the moment they met. It wasn’t that she was opposed to hooking up; Johanna preferred flings and casual hook ups over actual relationships. There was something about Reid that scared her though. An almost instant connection as soon as they’d made eye contact. It was more than just sexual attraction, even if she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. That spark is what made her so mean to him. Letting him close could be disastrous. But here she was, pressed against him and tempting them both. “You think I don’t know how to touch myself?” The blonde looked up at him from under her lashes, biting her lip in an attempt to play coy.

As he rounded the corner, Jo grinned. “Then I guess I’ll have to make sure we finish,” she teased. Her fingers clutched the fabric of his shirt as Reid’s lips crashed against hers. She felt that kiss in her entire body and a soft, needy whine sounded in her throat. Fuck. Nipping at his lower lip, she pulled back slightly. “What floor is your room on?” The blonde was trying to work out whose room was closer. The quicker they got there, the sooner she could relieve the aching between her legs. “I’m on the 5th floor.” Her hand reached out, fumbling for a moment before managing to hit the button to call the elevator. Even so, her gaze darted around looking for somewhere closer. Somewhere they could fool around to ease part of their desire before moving to the couch, his bed, anywhere and everywhere he wanted her.

reid knew how to play the game, and it was actually refreshing to meet someone who could keep up. obviously, how beautiful she was captured him first, but then he saw a fire in her that made him want to combine with his own to burn everything down. the man smirked at her teasing words, his eyes gleaming with desire as she pressed herself against him. it took everything in him not to pick her up and kiss her right then. instead, he let her tease him a little. "you're definitely going to need some help with that, jo. there's no way you can do it alone." the blonde began to step away from him, but it felt more like her daring him to follow her - daring him to do a lot more than just follow her. the sway of her hips drew him in like a hawk stalking it's prey. reid paused for a moment in awe, smirking as she gave him one last look. then, he couldn't stop himself from moving towards her as if by a magnetic pull. "now you've started something," he gruffly spoke, his hands moving to wrap around her waist as he leaned down to press a heated, passionate kiss against the lips he had been craving for quite some time. the moment he kissed her, he knew it wasn't a game anymore - he had to have her.

[pwhl-mybeloved]

sisters cat is ‘blep’ing instead of meowing and honestly I’m worried

[lovelyrotter]

can ppl in this fandom like... stop... implying that transmasculinity in hcs or (especially) canon is shallow or misogynistic or even transmisogynistic on princible, like literally just by being prescent in someones mind or in the text. like that doesnt fuckin feel good. thats kind of really nasty to imply. if its not okay to say about other trans experiences, maybe dont say it about this one either. why is there a weird little exception here. yall KNOW how much that sucks to hear all day every day. what the fuck

[quietwingsinthesky]

that’s really the core of lucifer, i suppose. he knows that something horribly, desperately, unspeakably wrong was done to him. and god did that. so. there’s nothing that can be done but to accept it as it is.

[huntrcssqueen]

The thing about their old relationship was that you could classify it as toxic. She would get frustrated and upset with him. Hurt and then lash out. Ending things officially with him was one of the hardest things she did because her stupid heart still cared about him. How after all these years she did her best to move on, live life and have fun. ❝ I mean, you have me beat there because you've never been like most people. You get under peoples skin, you crawl your way into their lives and somehow make them care and you get so far into their lives that anything stupid you do, people will just forgive you because you're you. ❞ She stated as she was talking about herself with these facts. ❝ What do you want from me, Brock. ❞

The brunette hadn't been dishonest when he'd been with Kaitlyn. He'd warned her that he doubted he would be the best boyfriend, and while he'd done alright at it, he certainly wasn't in line for any medals, and she was certainly right, he shouldn't have cared all this time later if she was dancing and making out with some other dude - but Brock did a lot of things he shouldn't. A slight smirk quirked the corners of his lips at her words and he nodded, holding his hands up defensively with a soft chuckle. "Okay, okay." His hands dropped, and the smirk disappeared from his lips, forming a thin line instead as his broad shoulders shrugged once again. "Since when have I ever been like most people?" he countered, avoiding the obvious fact that she was right in pointing out that he'd freaked out.

[camgoloud]

you ever just. become overwhelmed by a sudden out-of-nowhere wave of tenderness and affection and longing for reconnection directed towards someone to whom you no longer speak for Very Good Reasons

[sysig]

Leftovers gone bad (Patreon)

[ancient-day]

Every day I long for post-royal spin-offs for the opportunity to allow both Goro and Sumire to actually interact with the others without falsities or time-restricted threats preventing them from having much needed conversations and conflicts. I still wish we had at least gotten a second cafe scene with the Royal Trio where they could talk about how they actually feel about things like change and helping others. To see Goro try and brush it all off and maybe have Sumire call him out on it because his actions wouldn’t match his words, or even Sumire having to reevaluate her own answer since she was no longer under the influence of trying to be Kasumi and what it means if she still agrees with how she felt back then. Also I still love the potential humor with them ordering iced drinks in the winter this time while Akira has his hot beverage and him being able to call them both out for this. Love these funky little weirdos.

[acourtofquestions]

KINGDOM OF ASH (by SJM)

Chapter 48

THE FAMILY REUINION🥹😆😭🫶& MY SOULLL

But when they reached Princess Hasar's battle tent, when they had all gathered around a map of Anielle, they had only a few minutes of discussion before they were interrupted. By the person Chaol least expected to walk through the flaps.

A moment later, Chaol was glad he was sitting down.

Nesryn breathed, "Holy gods."

Chaol was inclined to agree as Aelin Galathynius, Rowan Whitethorn, and several others entered the tent.

They were mud-splattered, the Queen of Terrasen's braided hair far longer than Chaol had last seen. And her eyes ... Not the soft, yet fiery gaze. But something older. Wearier.

Chaol shot to his feet. "I thought you were in Terrasen," he blurted. All the reports had confirmed it. Yet here she stood, no army in sight.

Three Fae males-towering warriors as broad and muscled as Rowan—had entered, along with a delicate, dark-haired human woman.

But Aelin was only staring at him. Staring and staring at him.

No one spoke as tears began sliding down her face. Not at his being here, Chaol realized as he took up his cane and limped toward Aelin.

But at him. Standing. Walking.

The young queen let out a broken laugh of joy and flung her arms around his neck. Pain lanced down his spine at the impact, but Chaol held her right back, every question fading from his tongue.

Aelin was shaking as she pulled away. "I knew you would," she breathed, gazing down his body, to his feet, then up again. "I knew you'd do it."

"Not alone," he said thickly. Chaol swallowed, releasing Aelin to extend an arm behind him. To the woman he knew stood there, a hand over the locket at her neck.

Perhaps Aelin would not remember, perhaps their encounter years ago had meant nothing to her at all, but Chaol drew Yrene forward. "Aelin, allow me to introduce"

"Yrene Towers," the queen breathed as his wife stepped to his side.

The two women stared at each other.

Yrene's mouth quivered as she opened the silver locket and pulled out a piece of paper. Hands trembling, she extended it to the queen. Aelin's own hands shook as she accepted the scrap.

"Thank you," Yrene whispered.

Chaol supposed it was all that really needed to be said.

Aelin unfolded the paper, reading the note she'd written, seeing the lines from the hundreds of foldings and rereadings these past few years.

"I went to the Torre," Yrene said, her voice cracking. "I took the money you gave me, and went to the Torre. And I became the heir apparent to the Healer on High. And now I have come back, to do what I can. I taught every healer I could the lessons you showed me that night, about self-defense. I didn't waste it-not a coin you gave me, or a moment of the time, the life you bought me." Tears were rolling and rolling down Yrene's face. "I didn't waste any of it."

Aelin closed her eyes, smiling through her own tears, and when she opened them, she took Yrene's shaking hands. "Now it is my turn to thank you." But Aelin's gaze fell upon the wedding band on Yrene's finger, and when she glanced to Chaol, he grinned.

"No longer Yrene Towers," Chaol said softly, "but Yrene Westfall."

Aelin let out one of those choked, joyous laughs, and Rowan stepped up to her side.

Yrene's head tilted back to take in the warrior's full height, her eyes widening-not only at Rowan's size, but at the pointed ears, the slightly elongated canines and tattoo. Aelin said, "Then let me introduce you, Lady Westfall, to my own husband, Prince Rowan Whitethorn Galathynius."

For that was indeed a wedding band on the queen's finger, the emerald mud-splattered but bright. On Rowan's own hand, a gold-and-ruby ring gleamed.

"My mate," Aelin added, fluttering her lashes at the Fae male. Rowan rolled his eyes, yet couldn't entirely contain his smile as he inclined his head to Yrene.

Yrene bowed, but Aelin snorted. "None of that, please. It'll go right to his immortal head." Her grin softened as Yrene blushed, and Aelin held up the scrap of paper. "May I keep this?" She eyed Yrene's locket. "Or does it go in there?"

Yrene folded the queen's fingers around the paper. "It is yours, as it always was. A piece of your bravery that helped me find my own."

Aelin shook her head, as if to dismiss the claim.

But Yrene squeezed Aelin's closed hand. "It gave me courage, the words you wrote. Every mile I traveled, every long hour I studied and worked, it gave me courage. I thank you for that, too."

Aelin swallowed hard, and Chaol took that as excuse enough to sit again, his back giving a grateful tinge. He said to the queen, "There is another person responsible for this army being here." He gestured to Nesryn, the woman already smiling at the queen. "The rukhin you see, the army gathered, is as much because of Nesryn as it is because of me."

A spark lit Aelin's eyes, and both women met halfway in a tight embrace. "I want to hear the entire story," Aelin said. "Every word of it." Nesryn's subdued smile widened. "So you shall. But later." Aelin clapped her on the shoulder and turned to the two royals still by the desk. Tall and regal, but as mud-splattered as the queen.

Chaol blurted, "Dorian?"

Rowan answered, "Not with us." He glanced to the royals.

"They know everything," Nesryn said

"He's with Manon," Aelin said simply.

Chaol wasn't entirely sure whether to be relieved. "Hunting for something important."

The keys. Holy gods.

Aelin nodded. Later. He'd think on where Dorian might now be later. Aelin nodded again. The full story would come then too.

Nesryn said, "May I present Princess Hasar and Prince Sartaq."

Aelin bowed—low. "You have my eternal gratitude," Aelin said, and the voice that came out of her was indeed that of a queen. Any shock Sartaq and Hasar had shown upon the queen bowing so low was hidden as they bowed back, the portrait of courtly grace.

"My father," Sartaq said, "remained in the khaganate to oversee our lands, along with our siblings Duva and Arghun. But my brother Kashin sails with the rest of the army. He was not two weeks behind us when we left."

Aelin glanced to Chaol, and he nodded.

Something glittered in her eyes at the confirmation, but the queen jerked her chin at Hasar. "Did you get my letter?"

The letter that Aelin had sent months ago, begging for aid and promising only a better world in return. Hasar picked at her nails. "Perhaps. I get far too many letters from fellow princesses these days to possibly remember or answer all of them."

Aelin smirked, as if the two of them spoke a language no one else could understand, a special code between two equally arrogant and proud women. But she motioned to her companions, who stepped forward. "Allow me to introduce my friends. Lord Gavriel, of Doranelle." A nod toward the tawny-eyed and golden-haired warrior who bowed.

Tattoos covered his neck, his hands, but his every motion was graceful. "My uncle, of sorts," Aelin added with a smirk at Gavriel. At Chaol's narrowed brows, she explained, "He's Aedion's father."

"Well, that explains a few things," Nesryn muttered.

The hair, the broad-planed face ... yes, it was the same. But where Aedion was fire, Gavriel seemed to be stone. Indeed, his eyes were solemn as he said, "Aedion is my pride." Emotion rippled over Aelin's face, but she gestured to the dark-haired male. Not someone Chaol ever wanted to tangle with, he decided as he surveyed the granite-hewn features, the black eyes and unsmiling mouth.

"Lorcan Salvaterre, formerly of Doranelle, and now a blood-sworn member of my court." As if that weren't a shock enough, Aelin winked at the imposing male. Lorcan scowled. "We're still in the adjustment period," she loudly whispered, and Yrene chuckled.

Lorcan Salvaterre. Chaol hadn't met the male this spring in Rifthold, but he'd heard all about him. That he'd been Maeve's most trusted commander, her most loyal and fierce warrior.

That he'd wanted to kill Aelin, hated Aelin.

How this had come about, why she was not in Terrasen with her army ... "You, too, have a tale to tell," Chaol said.

"Indeed I do." Aelin's eyes guttered, and Rowan put a hand on her lower back. Bad— something terrible had occurred. Chaol scanned Aelin for any hint of it. He stopped when he noticed the smoothness of the skin at her neck. The lack of scars. The missing scars on her hands, her palms. "Later," Aelin said softly. She straightened her shoulders, and another golden-haired male came forward. Beautiful. That was the only way to describe him. "Fenrys ... You know, I don't actually know your family name."

Fenrys threw a roguish wink at the queen.

"Moonbeam."

"It is not," Aelin hissed, choking on a laugh.

Fenrys laid a hand on his heart. "I am blood-sworn to you. Would I lie?"

Another blood-sworn Fae male in her court.

Across the tent, Sartaq cursed in his own tongue. As if he'd heard of Lorcan, and Gavriel, and Fenrys.

Aelin gave Fenrys a vulgar gesture that set Hasar chuckling, and faced the royals. "They're barely housebroken. Hardly fit for your fine company." Even Sartaq smiled at that. But it was to the small, delicate woman that Aelin now gestured. "And the only civilized member of my court, Lady Elide Lochan of Perranth." Perranth. Chaol had combed through the family trees of Terrasen just this winter, had seen the lists of so many royal households crossed out, victim to the conquest ten years ago.

Elide's name had been among them.

Another Terrasen royal who had managed to evade Adarlan's butchers.

The pretty young woman took a limping step forward, and bobbed a curtsy to the royals. Her boots concealed any sign of the source of the injury, but Yrene's attention shot right to her leg. Her ankle. "It's an honor to meet all of you," Elide said, her voice low and steady. Her dark eyes swept over them, cunning and clear. Like she could see beneath their skin and bones, to the souls beneath.

Aelin wiped her hands. "Well, that's over and done with," she announced, and strode to the desk and map. "Shall we discuss where you all plan to march once we beat the living shit out of this army?"