#this week on: alexandra dreams about her college friends

[thisbrilliantsky]

no one asked but the other night i dreamed that i saw my friend cindy in a crowd and called out to her but it seemed like she didnt hear and i wasn't sure it was her so i kept walking but she DID hear me and turned around and ran to me and hugged me T-T which was v cindy of her :'|

[no-whump-on-main]

My Experiences and Safety Concerns on the Whumper Gathering and Niji  Discord Servers

      A content warning for this post: I am discussing a real case involving sexualization of a minor and predatory behavior by an adult. Please proceed with caution if you are sensitive to these issues. I remain as vague as I can be throughout the post while still accurately describing what happened and capturing the gravity of the situation.

     I want to start this out by saying I hate cancel culture. I hate it, I hate witch hunts, I hate call out posts, I hate bitching about people on the internet for no good reason.

     But I draw the line when there is a reason. I draw the line where other people, especially minors, are legitimately at risk.

     There have been many posts on the topic of the Whumper Gathering server. Two that explain the situation well are this one and this one. I won’t pick the server itself apart piece by piece here, as I only intend on sharing my own experience there and why I am so concerned for everyone still in the server, and for those who interact with its’ owner, Yume.

     I first joined the Whumper Gathering server in November of 2019. Back then, it was a welcoming place, serving as a hub of roleplay and character discussion. There were a few bumps along the road, but they were routine server issues that Yume handled delicately. Everything was fine. I made close friends there.

     The issues involving me began around the end of January. Yume approached me on the 31st asking if I’d like to be a moderator of the server. I accepted quickly, overjoyed to be a bigger part of the community that I loved so much.

     Unfortunately, that conversation was when everything started to go downhill. The first instance where I felt incredibly unnerved by Yume’s behavior toward me was when she asked this incredibly off-handed question right after I agreed to be a moderator:

     I am a minor. At the time that this conversation occurred, I was thirteen. Yume was completely aware of this, she knew it from my introduction in the server, yet she still somehow considered it appropriate to ask me a question with romantic implications.

     I was extremely confused and taken aback in the moment. I just laughed it off because I didn’t know what else to do.

     Yume’s conduct toward me did not stop or change after that. If anything, it worsened. After I made one joke in the server implying that I wanted to go to college to be a trophy wife, she gripped onto the name for months, and called me HER trophy wife hundreds of times despite the original joke having nothing to do with her. I was too afraid to call her out on how inappropriate it was for her to talk to me like that when she was an adult and I was, by every definition, a child. I tried to drop hints that I was uncomfortable, and while it isn’t her fault for not being able to read between my lines, even when I did finally gain the courage to flat out say I was uncomfortable, she completely brushed me off. A few examples of this behavior are below, the last being her excusing her behavior after I finally told her I didn’t want to be called her trophy wife. *Please note that the names and profile pictures of others involved in the conversations have been crossed out, because they did not consent to being involved with this post in any way, and did not do anything wrong.

    These are just a FEW examples. Again, I don’t want this to be a witch hunt, so I am only providing necessary examples and not leaving unnecessary screenshots to gawk at. Also, there is a 10 image limit per post and I’m trying to fit everything.

     More rather disturbing screenshots that go further than the “trophy wife” deal:

     The first: Completely unpromtedly implying/saying that she wanted to cuddle with me, at the time a 13 year old. I just wanted to talk about bringing my blanket to school.

     The second: Calling me the “titty police” and going on to talk about me in relation to breasts further. 

     This is just what happened in public chats.

     One of the scariest instances of her conduct toward me happened in a moderator chat. I do not have any screenshot evidence for this, because Yume deleted the entire moderator chat after people began to call her out for her behaviors, but I do have the word of the other former moderators who witnessed this happen.

     Soon after I was appointed as a moderator, we had a situation with a user making inappropriate sexual comments/requests in our roleplay channels. This person by all means could’ve been considered a predator. Yume quickly decided that this person needed to be addressed. There were 3 adult moderators at the time, as well as myself and another minor moderator. We all banded together to figure out a message to send to this person as an immediate warning to stop their behaviors.

     Everything went well until it came to who had to send the message. By now, only Yume and Kekune, Yume’s best friend, were online, along with myself. Yume immediately said that her anxiety was too bad to send it, and said it wasn’t a possibility. Kekune also counted herself out on the grounds of simply not wanting to. That left me, a minor, to go privately DM an adult who was breaking rules in an NSFW manner. I was clearly uncomfortable with the situation, but was pressured into it by both Yume and Kekune and guilted about Yume’s anxiety until I gave in.

     Later into my time as a staff member, when I was a promoted to a co-admin, Yume refused to turn off the “administrator” permission for my role. This meant that I could see all of the server’s NSFW channels. I immediately muted and collapsed them, and told her that I was uncomfortable even being able to view them, but she refused to change the permission for weeks because she preferred to just click administrator and it was anxiety inducing for her to do the permissions individually.

     Yume has also engaged in multiple explicit NSFW roleplays in main roleplay chats and refused to move them to a section where minors could not view them, but I will not elaborate because though I was there and witnessed it, it was not a personal matter to me.

     After I finally left the server in July, Yume proceeded to gossip about me privately with other adults and spread misinformation to the members in her server. I have had multiple adult acquaintances tell me they had to shut Yume down from ranting about me to them on many occasions, and rationally, I can assume there’s many more people Yume talked to about me who did not tell me. Below is a screenshot of Yume spreading blatant misinformation about me in the main chat of Whumper Gathering, saying I sent her hate anons when I could not have possibly done so, since she blocked me.

     Again, I want to reiterate this is the surface level of things. There have been many, many more instances of Yume behaving inappropriately toward me or speaking about me in an inappropriate way. 

     What makes this worse is Yume and some members of her new staff team’s responses.

     Yume adamantly denies any wrongdoing and mongers people around her to agree with her by guilting them with her anxiety, triggers, and sex repulsion. She repeatedly tries to use her asexuality to excuse her actions, or to say that she couldn’t possibly be a predator because of her trauma. She denies every aspect of this situation and blames me.

     She blatantly lies about stopping calling me her trophy wife, as the nickname usage did not stop until I left the server and had no further contact with her. She also completely makes up me implying all asexual people are predators. That never happened. She calls my statements contradictory and tries to explain away her actions, taking no personal responsibility for the situation. She tries to use her sex repulsion as an excuse, and does not own up to being at fault for any part of the situation.

     This is just one of her many, many “apologies”/public statements.

     I rejoined both Whumper Gathering and Niji in July with the intention of shedding light on how dangerous of a person Yume was. Niji was originally an RWBY fandom project, but quickly devolved into Yume’s side server and personal venting space.

     I was met with the support of many members, both in Niji and Whumper Gathering, but Yume’s new mod team (not any of the mods I worked with, there was a mass walk out shortly before I rejoined; this is a newly hired set) had some particularly disgusting responses to me. I was attacked, called a liar, and demeaned, particularly by Kekune. Kekune, who is also an adult, said extremely nasty things to me and completely defended Yume and her actions while also flat out attacking me. She blamed me for everything in relation to Yume while trying to garner support from other server members.

     As you can see, Kekune not only excuses Yume’s behavior, but lies about the facts of the situation, and blames me, the literal child in the situation, for every aspect and states that I should‘ve prevented myself from being sexualized by an adult. “She didn’t mean it like that” is just one of many excuses made during this conversation.

     This entire situation has been extremely emotionally and physically exhausting for me. I’ve put off making this post out of fear of backlash, but at this point, I am more concerned about general and minor safety of the whump community than about whatever hate I may receive. There are many, many other horrible behaviors and things Yume has done in the WG and Niji servers; these are just my own personal experiences, as I think the posts I linked above do plenty of explaining, and I don’t need to beat a dead horse.

     My message and point with sharing this is simple. Do Not Interact, particularly if you are a minor. If you are still in WG or Niji, leave. Yume is a dangerous individual, as are many of her mods.

     Yume has over a hundred side blogs. The ones I know she uses most are @/whump-dream and @/midian-alexandra. I urge EVERYONE, particularly minors, not to interact with her or either of her servers. It is not safe. You could end up gaslit, manipulated, and/or verbally abused. It’s not worth being there for entertainment or to “watch the drama.”

     All of the above words are mine and mine only. No one else edited this, or even saw it before I posted it publicly. You are welcome to reblog for signal boost if you’d like, but I ask that you please do not add any comments and message me privately with any concerns, because I do not want this to turn into a witch hunt or a flame war against Yume or her staff, and again, this post is 100% from me. Please be safe, friends. The whump community is meant to be safe and welcoming and individuals like this prevent that from being the case.

-Sara (nowhumponmain)

[novelistash]

Life Simulators

Tinkering with life simulators are a guilty pleasure for me. The chaos of procedurally generated lives keep me far too interested. My mind fills in the blanks creating the story of these rich lives. It kind of goes against what I was talking about yesterday, but I think I said it was an issue up for debate? Well, if I didn't, you can basically say that about everything. Newtonian Physics was the only way to view the Universe until it wasn't after all.

Anyway, I'm going to drop the life of Alexandra Miller, a character who was able to live most of her life with perfect stats. Is this for posterity or just for me to keep a semi-obsessive record? Also this might be in multiple parts. Hmm, maybe I should turn this into an exercise.

Born in Sydney, Australia, my parents conceived me on a nude beach. Cate Miller, my mother, never knew who my father was, and never cared to find out. She was a 40 year old history teacher. She quickly found and married Samuel Hornsby, a 33 year-old army enlistee with a son, Kobe.

Alexandra (Lex) had trouble getting along with her new family at first. Samuel didn't want to take 3 year old Lex to the zoo when she asked, and she got into a fight with Kobe where she got so mad that she licked him on the forehead.

To help Lex feel welcome, Cate got her daughter a boxer named Baxter! Lex was very serious about taking care of Baxter, giving him baths at the age of 4 and feeding peas for treats. Her family warmed up to her, with Kobe talking to Lex about how scary the toilet was and Samuel discussing Lex's imaginary friend.

When Lex started school, she was anxious about the other kids. Some of them didn't seem to like her. In particular Ariana was always giving Lex the stink eye. Lex tried to be her friend. Ariana responded by telling Lex to jump off and calling her a sausage shark! Lex gave up on trying to make peace with Ariana and instead tried to be nice to everyone in class, showering them with compliments. She became friends with Ayla, the first girl to talk to her, as well as the smart cookie Clive. Lex cared so much about her grades in Kindergarten that she studied until her eyes were sore.

At the age of 6 Lex went to Pompei with her family and starting taking piano lessons. She learned to enjoy reading, finishing Corduroy and Stellaluna by herself.

At age 7, Lex became friends with revolutionary Archie and stylish Eleanor. One of her fondish memories of her father Samuel happened this year, when he took her sky diving! Afterwards, he gave her a compass that had been in his family for three generations. Whenever Lex was lost, she could look at the compass and know where to go.

When I turned 8, Lex's step brother Kobe became a cadet for the Sydney Police Department and moved out of the house. Continuing this theme of people leaving her, Baxter ran away from home. With compass in hand, Lex looking for her dog and found him hiding in a bush! They ate lemons together and hated it. In addition to piano lessons, Lex started taking taekwondo and voice lessons and dreamed of becoming a pop star.

An avid reader and compulsive studier, Lex was having trouble with her eyes at age 9, but the optometrist said she wouldn't need glasses if she just studied in the light. When she got a yellow belt, she learned how to perform the eagle strike in taekwondo.

Lex was content that some people would never like her, but those that showed her kindness, she'd always go out of her way to talk to them. She felt extremely luck to have so many amazing people in her life.

Kobe became a Patrolman, but Lex's 11th year would be anything but safe. Lex fell out of bed and hurt her jugular. She was bed ridden for 5 days. Baxter got in a street fight with another dog and died. Ayla helped Lex get over losing her dog and the two became best friends.

Sixth grade was the year of the great Disney movie debate, where Lex's entire class argued about which was the best Disney movie. Clive wanted to sneak into a neighbor's house to get a box of Reese's Puffs, but Lex stopped him from taking a suspicious risk. Lex was finally old enough to go to the library by herself and she started going there every week.

At the start of secondary school, Lex joined the school's orchestra! She did 26 hours of babysitting for a neighbor. She tried out for water polo but had too much trouble breathing to focus on the ball at the same time. She started going to the local gym and focus on breath control. Lex found that diving helped her get better and ended up joining the diving team instead. She started working with her mother on the garden. Her mother Cate said that the garden always reminded her of Lex.

Lex will always remember the day before her fourteenth birthday, because she met a boy from another school, Chase Edwards. After spending some time together, Chase asked to kiss her and she gave him her first kiss. When she felt him opening his lips she pulled back and decided not to spend any more time with him. A few months later, Lex went to a party with Ayla. Ayla spun the bottle and it landed on Lex. Ayla seemed like she wasn't sure if she was ready to kiss a boy, so Lex went into the closet with her. Once they were inside, Lex realized that she wanted to kiss Ayla, but didn't have the courage to try anything. Their seven minutes in heaven turned into seven minutes that were very much on Earth. Lex vowed to not live life in fear and focused on her taekwondo, earning her blue belt. While at the gym training for dive, she was asked out by Connor Robinson, and agreed to date him. Lex did work as a babysitter and lawn mower, and used that money to pay for her first mani-pedi. She joined instagram just to show off her nails. She was meditating a lot on the nature of the world and joined her school's recycling club. If all of that wasn't enough, she started taking guitar lessons.

Lex and her acne ridden boyfriend, Connor, snuck into Lex's attic, and found her mom's camcorder. There wasn't anything interesting. Lex became her orchestra's section leader and her mom, Cate, gave her a BMW after acing her driving test. Feeling like an adult, 15 year old Lex decided to go on birth control, and her mom had no objections. Ayla joined the art club, and Lex partied with her and her friends. She realized that she still had feelings for Ayla, but Ayla confessed that she was into one of her club mates and so Lex decided not to act on her feelings and stay with Connor. Ayla got a boyfriend and Lex felt like she was ready to commit to Connor.

Her sixteenth birthday was an emotional high point for Lex, and she felt like she was happy for no real reason. She became concertmaster of her school's orchestra. Everything was going great and she decided that she wanted to take things to the next level with Connor. Connor wasn't interested in sex before marriage, so she broke up with him. Her friend, Clive, helped her get over the break up by getting mani-pedis with her and they became best friends. Ayla had recently become single and so against Clive's advice, Lex decided to ask Ayla out on a date. Ayla rejected her, but said that she was willing to still be friends. Lex wasn't over her but gave up after her attempts at flirting continued to go nowhere. Lex's tutoring gig let her work with grown men from college. Clive thought one client was a pimp.

Kobe became a Corporal, Lex became dive team captain, and the family had a big party to celebrate. Lex told all of her friends that she was pansexual and everyone was more interested in going to the movies.

Lex decided to study biology at university. She met Charlie Edgecliff at the gym and asked him out. On their first date Charlie took her yodeling. After going to the movies, Lex gave her virginity to him. Lex joined the university's orchestra and swim team. For Charlie's 20th birthday, Lex took him cliff diving. They had a serious talk about cloning and decided that it would be cheating to hook up with a clone of your partner.

Lex's ex boyfriend Connor went to Lex's 19th birthday party and tried to get back together with her. Lex told him off without needing to use her brown belt in taekwondo. Between swim team, uni, and hooking up with Charlie, Lex was not only busy, but happy.

Lex became the section leader in her orchestra and somehow found time to do tutoring to pay for the many dates she went on with Charlie. She wanted to look her best for him and got Brazilians and laid on the tanning bed. She loved her body and her boyfriend, but one day at the tanning bed, she got out and threw up all over the floor. When she went to the doctor, they told her she had skin cancer. Lex had maybe five years to live. Lex couldn't accept that, she needed to try other options. When Lex talked to Connor about going to see a witch doctor, he laughed at her. She broke up with him and saw a spiritualist from Mexico. The woman told Lex to eat chihuahua hair as part of a ritual. Lex did and her cancer was miraculously gone! The 20 year old Lex had a new lease on life and she wasn't about to spend that life being single. She met the buff Kylie Mills, and dated her. Within a week they were not only girlfriends, but they were talking about moving in together.

At the age of 21, Lex took her girlfriend Kylie to Kobe's marriage. Sergeant Kobe had married a school teacher, Kiara. At the reception, Lex's old friend Archie joked with her about how weird it was that he was dating one of his mom's coworkers, even if she was only 34. Lex liked Archie's dark humor and the two became best friends. Lex kept tutoring, swimming, playing, studying, and dating. She climbed up onto a try with Kylie and school children taunted them to kiss. They made out while the sun set.

The love of Lex's life, Kylie, graduated and became a Pilot Trainee for Salls Air. Kobe and Kiara divorced after having only been together for thirteen months. Six months later, Kobe was a father to a little girl named Kylie. After graduation, 22 year old Lex got a job as a Jr. Environmental Scientist at Pacific Consulting.

Not hindered by his divorce, Kobe got promoted to Inspector. 23 year old Lex, put everything she had into her job, working more and more overtime. She was determined to buy her own place and marry the woman she loved. Things wouldn't be the same as Kobe.

Kobe had another daughter, a girl named Hazel. No one really talked about who the mother was, but they were proud of him for taking her into his family. Lex's research discovered that used condoms were threatening the lives of duck billed platypus, so she engineered a biodegradable condom. This got her a promotion at work. Feeling like she could do anything, the 24 year old Lex read War and Peace. She purchased a ring of alexandrite and proposed to Kylie. She said "yes." They were going to get married!

At Cate's retirement party, Lex realized she'd been with Kylie for 5 years! Thought the two were madly in love, Kylie's financials were in doubt. She had a lot of debt and her job wasn't even covering her student loans. At Lex's mom's retirement part, she learned that Cate was actually independently wealthy, owning some 3 million dollars in stocks and bonds. Lex's brother was the one who brought this up, because he was pretty sure the two of them were going to get a million dollars each. He told Lex to look out for Kylie, because she could divorce her and take hundreds of thousands from her. Lex knew in her heart that she could trust Kylie, but when she saw a male proustite on the street, she found herself tempted. Maybe their relationship wasn't perfect. The still Jr. Engineer, Lex, asked her boss for a promotion, but despite having come up with a new condom, she was denied.

For Lex's 26th birthday, she went to Comic Con with her coworker Bella and her friend Eleanor. Eleanor became her best friend. Lex worked while sick with the common cold and got a raise. She applied for a mortgage and bought a town home on Evans Manor. Her mom had to help her pay for the place, because Kylie's financials were all tied up in her debt.

After celebrating Lex's niece Kylie's birthday, her fiance, Kylie wanted to get married. Lex was still house poor and asked her parents to pay for the wedding. They agreed. They were going to be wed within the year. Lex had a short battle with athlete's foot. She was really starting to think of her own mortality and the mortality of her mother. After going paintballing with her step father, Lex decided that Kylie needed to sign a prenup. When Kylie refused, Lex made her promise to wait to get married until Kylie could stand on her own two feet. Kylie wasn't happy and the two stopped having sex. Lex begged Kylie to go to couples counseling, but Kylie wouldn't try. It was then that Lex knew she needed to end things with her fiance. The 27 year old Lex cut down on her hours at work and decided to focus on herself. She had a one night stand with Archie Irvine and realized that it wasn't for her. She wanted something long term and went online to date Ariana Evans. Their first date was a parkour exercise. And even though things went well, Lex wasn't ready to start getting physical with Ariana. Ariana told Lex that she was willing to take things slow.

After giving her all to a company that didn't seem to appreciate her and a fiance that wanted everything, it was only after Lex stopped caring that things finally started to change. At age 28, Lex was finally promoted to Environmental Scientist. Ariana took Lex for a photoshoot to celebrate and the two finally got physical. It was then that Ariana admitted to Lex that she didn't need to work. She was independently wealthy, being worth nearly 5 million dollars from her family's wealth. Lex threw a party at her house and Ariana was content to live separately.

Lex was falling for Ariana, but she didn't want her to think she was after her fortune. She asked her mother to pay for the wedding, and Cate agreed. Lex bought a $500 platinum ring and proposed to the millionaire, Ariana. Lex took Ariana to a football game and proposed on screen. Ariana said "yes!"

At the age of 30, Lex finally married Ariana. There was only one catch, a prenup. Lex laughed and agreed to the prenup, explaining that her mom was also wealthy. When the time came to go on a honeymoon, the two women realized they'd rather just stay local and be with friends and family. Lex took Ariana's last name, becoming Alexandra Evans.

[soldierallen]

Married. 14

Appearances; Chase Crawford, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Henry Cavill, Chris Evans, Alexandra Daddario, Morena Baccarin, (Elena & Margo but their just characters).

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Warnings; arguments, kissing, past memories, crying, anger issues.

Chapter 13 < Here

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It’s been five long months of not a lot of real contact with Sebastian a few Skypes a few phone calls, he was in a meeting with the people at black rock and they told him they wanted him in Canada permanently he did such a fantastic job.. he sat there in absolute disbelief they wanted him to be CEO of their Canadian company and it was big deal but he couldn’t.. he wouldn’t

He was in his own house for the first time in five months, it was empty.. she wasn’t a around “she wasn’t here it felt cold” he thought, he sat on his couch fully suited with complete silence... I won’t take the offer I’m not going to even tell her. He knew he couldn’t stay away from her he couldn’t stop her from living her dream so that he could chase his own.

Bottles of champagne popped and people cheered from the company they all joined their boss in celebration that the article was finished and with enough evidence y/n put the man behind bars, this wasn’t suppose to be a case where a man was put behind bars however it happened her identity is protected she is in no danger what so ever, but of course she felt a sense of fear.

“You’re amazing” her boss said taking a last drink of her wine

“shut up no I am not, I put a man behind bars I feel so guilty” “he was a murderer y/n?” “I know but he had a family! a daughter I got to know.. and a wife who loved him and I lied and manipulated that family I made those people my friends and I ripped their father figure & husband away from them...chase...” she looked at chase and he wasn’t paying attention to what she was saying “what?” A little drunk he said “never mind, it’s done I can’t wait to go home relax and sleep with my fiancé” she was thrilled “how is he..” chase asked clearly drunk “he’s okay from what he told me last week”

“Oh yeah he’s probably screwing every girl he sees” he laughed slurring his words a bit “that’s funny when I didn’t ask for your opinion” she threw his jacket at him “I called you a cab paid em’ and gave them your address go home Crawford” “Y/n I have to tell you a secret” he stood up getting dizzy he put his hands on her shoulders “I never wanted to work for the magazine, i never wanted this... I wanted to be an actor in Hollywood i was considered for a big part in a movie but I’ll never tell Elena because what if I do get an acting job... I’m gonna have to be away from her and I don’t think I’m able to do that I love her so much but I have a dream I have to give up for her this is her home...” chase said his hands still on her shoulders he rubbed his thumb up against one and walked away waving to her leaving y/n’s semi home, she packed all of her things thinking about Sebastian... did he feel the same way chase feels? I’m holding him back? she hoped not.

“I’m getting on the plane” she said excitedly as she FaceTimed her four best friends “mya’s game is tomorrow I want you to suprise her is that okay” Anthony said “yes of course I can’t wait to be there” she saw Henry “how’s baby cavill?” Henry picked up the baby out of his crib “well william is great he can’t wait to see his beautiful aunt” he kissed his sons head and her heart felt warm, Kids was that something she wanted one day? “I love you baby I’ll see you later” he blew a kiss to the screen and Chris pretended to catch it “I hate you evans” “no you don’t you love me every single day of your life bye” both Chris and Sebastian hung up Anthony and Henry still on the line, “I need to talk to you about something” Anthony said as she walked to her gate “what?” “me and Henry had a conversation and I think you and Sebastian should have your wedding privately..” Anthony said she gave a strange look? “y/n Alex is planning something” Henry said still holding William when Morena came and took the baby “how do you know?” “I work for daddario and he said my daughter has plans to ruin the wedding and I need your help not knowing me and Henry are together” morena said, her heart felt bitter why was alex still hung up on us can’t she live her own life “I have friends in high places to and if she’s looking to ruin my wedding she has another thing coming to her” she said as she approached the plane saying her goodbyes, as she was on the plane there was a baby who kept staring at her “what’s with all the babies” she whispered to herself she smiled...

why was alex still trying to ruin her life she lost her job she lost her boyfriend she lost her best friend and everything just got back to normal & now she’s looking to ruin everything again!

When she walked through the door no one... “Sebastian?” She yelled it was almost 8pm it was an early landing she saw Margo talking on the phone in the dining room “Margo?” Margo smiled and hugged her “it’s so nice to see you mrs stan having both of you back Is pretty wonderful!” Mrs stan she liked the ring it had to it she smiled at the young girl Margo was a 20 year old who was cleaning part time she’s been working for Sebastian for a year and half she didn’t know her too well “where’s Sebastian?” “Oh he had a few errands to run or something” she smiled she nodded her head opening the door to put her things in her room.

there he was... “oh my god what are you doing in here”

she screamed hugging him so tightly he reciprocated squeezing the life out of her body “i wanted to suprise you however you came too early” she was still sitting in his arms, his legs spread apart his head on her stomach “I didn’t want no big gesture I wanted you all of you” she lifted his head kissing him he pulled away kissing her neck his hands finding their way up her legs a small moan released from her mouth which brought him back to reality with a smirk

“I haven’t been touched in 5 months” she said with a laugh and he did too he stood up kissing her hand “well since your so “hungry” I thought maybe you wanted dinner” he led her out of her room he looked back to see Margo gone, and the backyard set up like he asked “Sebastian” she was blown away two chairs and a round table fixed to perfection candles in the pool and dim twinkle lights “how long did this take” she asked out of pure curiosity which made him laugh “I asked Margo to set up some of it before I got home, and then I did the rest and the cooking may I add it’s probably cold now but we’ll make it work” he said with a smile on his face kissing the back of her hand while he held it “I love you” he said she kissed his cheek “I love you more, remember that I started it FIRST” she laughed letting go of him sitting at the table he sat as well they ate and talked about all their lost time

“so what’d the executives at black rock say?” he was gonna lie to her and he felt terrible however he couldn’t go he wouldn’t.. “they loved my work and thought I really builded the company for the branch” he smiled

“and?” she drank the wine in her glass “and they don’t want me to run the branch” he lied for her.. she frowned “I’m sorry baby” she reached over and grabbed his hand kissing it “hey look at the bright side we don’t have to leave the house or move” she said, he half smiled at her “yeah, you know how much I love you and this house” she nodded with love in her eyes she felt so loved by him

“I have a question, when did you know you loved me?” He asked as they sat at the table it getting darker and darker as they talked, “I think it was the day at the football game, I knew you meant more to me than just some crush” she said “care to explain?” he said and she laughed beginning to tell the story

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herny’s on the field he just won the last game of the season, there was confetti, water being spilled on everyone it was a victory for the seventeen year olds that just started to figure out life a bit, she sat and watched everyone on the field hug and kiss Henry and congratulate him on his win, when an arm wrapped round her shoulder their heads laid on each other “you know some day y/l/n... we’re gonna start our lives go to college and all of these people won’t be around for that they are temporary but you I’m always gonna have you in my life sure we may all stop being friends at one point but I know you mean too much to me, to ever let you go” Sebastian looked at her and she kissed his cheek “you never cease to amaze me with your very tragic and emo words” he laughed and they walked up to the rest of their friends, everyone laughing, cheering, singing even in that moment she knew she loved him for real. This is it. He’s my forever

••

“I think after that I never stopped thinking about you like ever, I know it was stupid and childish to think I was in love with you in highschool but-“ he cut her off kissing her lips “you never cease to amaze me” he copied her words their lips touching slightly he stood up starting to clean the table and she helped him “what about you stan?” She asked “the night we sat on the hood of my car” he said, she knew that was what he was gonna say. “When we all moved out on our owns and got jobs taking about the move” she said he nodded his voice coming into her head remembering back to his wedding

"And I knew she wasn't you, nobody was you, that night we sat on the hood of my car, we talked about how lifes been treating us since the move, and I couldn't get you out of my head when i went home I should've seen it all before but it was my fault"

She looked at him waiting for him to tell the story, he was washing the dishes while she dried them

••

It’s a year later after four years of college, we’re in our 20’s and we’re finally out on our own. y/n’s settled into her own apartment that the boys moved her into of course Chris and Sebastian are living together, Anthony’s engaged and Henry’s pursing a life in football.

honking his horn sitting outside of his car waiting for her to hear it and look out the window, she does, she’s innocently opening her window “Sebastian Stan it’s four am what are you doing here” she yells “get dressed we’re gonna go somewhere” he yells back and the neighbor next door opens his window and yells out “shut up” and both at the same time they yell back “YOU SHUT UP” he gets angry and closes his window and the both of them burst out in laugther.

Finally after 20 minutes her door opens and she walks outside Sebastian opens her side of the car closes her door for her, and goes around to open his door and she reaches over and opens his door for him, it was a small gesture but Seb always remembered it.

they were on that hill he showed her first, They laid on the hood of his car y/n explained how working for Downey was. things were happening as an assistant to the assistant, Sebastian was just starting off working as a mail boy in the office at black rock. They talked for hours and y/n said something “you know He loves you seb, he’s your biggest fan you gotta let him know you trust him he got you that job” she warmed up to him telling him what needed to be done he always remembered that.

“What if he’s just waiting for my downfall to rub it in my face?” She nodded her head no “no father would ever do anything like that for a child they don’t love, he isn’t your biological father but he is the closest and best father you’re ever gonna get” she smiled at him and he smiled back she laid her head into his arm they cuddled up into each other and sat there talking till the sun rose to its highest, it was first night he felt happy since high school.

••

“I can’t believe you remembered I said that? I don’t even remember me saying it” he laughed at her words, “I lost the ring” he admitted to her.. “grandpa’s ring?” She said he nodded “I know your mad but-“ she pulled her necklace out of her dress “you mean the ring you’re gonna wear on your wedding day” she smiled he kissed her “I thought I lost it” “Sebastian it’s been gone since 5 months!!”

“the story reminded me of family and this ring resembles my new family...you...” she turned the water off kissing him he dried his hands with a towel while kissing her she laughed in between kisses from him actually drying his hands in the middle of their kiss, “you’re gonna kill me one day you know that” she said in between kisses “I know my love” his hands finally touching her sides “we have a soccer game tomorrow” she laughed thinking about mya’s game

“I wish we can ditch it and just go at it all day” he kissed her neck sucking slowly not enough to leave marks “I would love that but I can’t let her down” they went into sebastian’s room laying in the bed once she hit the bed she got really tired, it was the next day bright and early she felt the wine from the night before kicking her butt somewhat they took a shower together to “save water” she rolled her eyes at Sebastian when he said that he lovingly spelled words on her back in soap she loved being back with him it was dream..

she wore a baseball cap with sunglasses trying to hide her identity from mya Anthony’s daughter she saw Anthony and smiled “where’s my girl” she said holding sebastian’s hand Anthony pointed her out she let go of Sebastian to see her on the field kicking the ball around before the game starts, “So I heard this is a big game today?” She walked closer to the field “and one of my favorite nieces were playing today” she yelled out mya’s eyes lit up “Y/N” she screamed her name running towards her they hugged tightly, all of the friends collectively getting teary eyed they may seem tough as nails but the boys were soft like teddy bears

“you want kids?” Anthony said quietly just for the two of them to hear.. “if she wants them, I’ll gladly have her children if she doesn’t it’s still fine with me” he said to anthony “but I’m asking you do you want kids?” anthony said “maybe, you and henry are good fathers.. I hope I am as good as a father as..” he was gonna say Tripp but he changed his mind “Tripp?” Anthony said before whistling for his daughter who was about to start playing “yeah..” it was a soft subject with him. Y/n saw Henry with William and she kissed Henry’s cheek picking up the grabby hands baby, Sebastian was cheesing watching her with William, he did want kids but if she didn’t he wasn’t gonna make her..

Half way through the game all of mya’s “uncles” & “aunts” were doing the absolute most being extremely embarrassing family cheering her on, they used to do it for Henry when they was in high school why wouldn’t they do it for Anthony’s kids, mya’s team won it was a big celebration Sebastian was carrying Anthony’s other daughter nicole whilst y/n was holding William

“You know the two of you look like good as parents!” they heard a distant voice all of the friend group but someone else....“how are my little play toys” Alexandra appears from left field as all the families are mostly gone, sebastian’s jaw clenches “hey nick” he puts the little girl down “go with dad and I’ll be there in a minute” the little girl catches up to her father and y/n is in shock looking at Alex as if she seen a ghost she see’s Henry and hands the baby off to him both adults have no clue what’s about to happen.

“come on seb let’s go” She persists Alex mocks her facial expression and puts her focus towards Sebastian

“So it has come clear to me that the lovely couple is getting married! Wow” she was a bitch y/n wasn’t in the mood for any of this bullshit both of them had nothing to say to her they sat in silence for a second as the two of them started to walk away “you stole my life from me, and I will never get over it, that night you should’ve took the money and kept your mouth shut but here we are!” She laughed with no humor in her voice she yelled loudly as they walked away when Sebastian turned around

“robbie’s gone- “ she was about to continue when Sebastian blurred out “what a shocker!” giving her an annoyed look “maybe you should worry about chase crawford and your fiancé I heard they got fancy in Brazil together“ alex said y/n rolled her eyes in annoyance walking away from the situation, when in reality she doesn’t even look at other men in another light the way she looks at seb, he’s like a light in a dark room for her... her eyes only catch him

“you’ve been lying to me since 6 years why would you start telling the truth now? You’re petty and jealous get over it! Start your life stop coming after ours ” he grabbed y/n’s hand and they walked away “Fine if you don’t believe me!! I have evidence!” She knew how to get into his head she was with him for 6 years. she put ideas into Sebastian’s mind that maybe what if she did do something? She was gone for five months? thoughts ran through his head & she knew what those words were going to do to him. They got home in the afternoon.

Sebastian threw his keys on the table staring into an oblivion putting his leather jacket on a hook and pulling his sunglasses off, “you look so hot I think blue is your color definitely” she said as he helped her take off her jacket he lightly smiled with a kiss to her lips “I love the way you look in grey so..gorgeous” his one hand on her waist.. he bit his lip making her laugh when all of a sudden she saw the light in his eyes go out he was thinking again

“I’m not fucking my boss” she said in the smallest voice possible not to alarm him in any way, he looked up at her “your thoughts are very loud” He shook his head “what kind of proof does she have?” he hated himself for even saying that out loud and with that the only sound in the house were her shoes her steps to her room not knowing how he couldn’t believe her.

“Baby I’m sorry I love you! I know you didn’t do anything I believe you” it’s been two hours, Sebastian is sitting outside the door to her room, “I don’t know how to feel Sebastian, I’m conflicted as to why you’d think i am cheating on you” she shouted through the door the first words she’s said in two hours, “letting my guard down from what happened before...i- it fell back down please just open the door” as he said that she opened her door “I love you okay I would never intentionally hurt you” he said “I love you however I’m not talking to you right now” she walked out the room, into the kitchen, she heard a nofication noise “she texted me” Sebastian said with a swallow.. her eyes looking at his phone and then back to him “ open the picture” she said “y/n” he said looking at her “you want something to be wrong so try and find it ” She opened the fridge door with a tear running down her face she quickly wiped it so he didn’t see, “show me the proof” she said her face in the fridge grabbing anything she pulled out a water closing the door “it’s a picture of chase he’s holding onto your arms in a house there’s glass windows you’re wearing the white dress you came home in” he said, she nodded her head “do you see a photo of us kissing? Hugging? Making love?” she said slamming the bottle of water on the table, he says nothing staring at her blankly “he’s telling me about Elena what she means to him, and how he wanted a different career however he never took Elena from her family sure it wasn’t a great job but chase was considered for a big roll in LA...he didn’t take it because he loves Elena, is that what you wanted to hear! He was drunk & sad he held onto me for support because he was drunk i paid for a cab he went home” He had felt like the lowest person on the earth for thinking the love of his life would cheat on him that quick “I’m so-“ he was cut off “sorry” she said “you were so quick to judge me”

she took off out the door calling chase and Elena to tell them what’s going on, it started to drizzle, she felt heart broken that he would even think for a second she would cheat.

“alright so you’re telling me.. psycho alex is trying to LIE that you and chase were together?” elena said on the other side of the three way call

“Basically, and I don’t know what to do” she said “we sue?” Chase said nonchalantly like that’s the easiest route to go, “oh and restraing orders! The press will eat that up!” chase said making elena giggle

“guys what are you doing” she was shocked how normal both of them are taking this “listen My lawyer WILL get in contact with daddario and everything will be okay, don’t stress about it..”

“how’s everything at home” chase asked, “not to great..” she replied sitting on someone else’s stairs

“you’re one of my best friends I believe you I hope that’s worth somethin” elena said with a soft smile knowing she can’t see her, y/n felt her warmth

“I have some phone calls to make, I’ll talk to you later” chase said “bye” both of them said as chase hung up “don’t worry chase will get this done” she told y/n for assurance

It’s been a day. Everything has been defused but not in their home.

“hey” she heard his voice from behind her “what are you watching” “inception” she said with no emotion, he peered around the couch seeing her fully displayed body in loose fitting clothes, she was beautiful “I thought you hated the ending to this movie?” He sat next to her a few inches apart “I hate the ending because he got stuck and never got to see his family again” she again said he glanced at her “so you hate it cause he wasn’t actually happy at the end” Sebastian said rubbing his hands together “yeah it was all fake..”

“the guys are gonna come over in a little while, alone..although I wanted to know how that sat with you” Sebastian hated her short answers he wanted her to talk to him “it’s okay I have some work to do that the office anyways” she stood up walking into the kitchen “don’t play stupid games with me” Sebastian said now getting angry I talked about his temper long ago it never got better it just got controlled..

“I’m not interested in fighting I’m sad and I’m disappointed that you’d believe a women that cheated on you till the day of your wedding than a women who’s had your back since day one that danced with you on your rehearsal day because she wasn’t there, a women that sat in silence in a church pew waiting for you say the truth and you didn’t, if Robbie never walked through those doors you would’ve been married to her.” she finally said the words she been wanting to say for a while,

“well maybe I should’ve just married her” he said angerily, her eyes widen she was not waiting for that response, her tears welled up in her eyes and an instant regret appearing on sebastian’s face she ran out the door crying hysterically she hit into someone “I’m sorry I’m sorry” she repeated trying to recollect herself “hey hey it’s me what’s going on??” the voice felt so warming it was Henry he was the first to arrive, she hugged him so tightly crying into his arms his arms wrapped around her body securely his one hand reaching up to cradle her head “what happened” “I don’t know maybe you should go ask seb he always knows the right things to say” she unlatched herself from Henry running to catch a cab “wherever you need to go I’ll take you please don’t walk away” Henry yelled out “I need to be alone” she caught the cab and that was last Henry saw, he was fumming. walking into their house “what the hell did you do stan?” Henry said, Sebastian was in silence on his couch

“I said something to hurt her and I’m gonna regret that for the rest of my life” he stared blankly.. into the fireplace as the fire crackled and Henry stood there not knowing what to say.

[pandoraashes]

Yo to the past from future Dax! Damn it’s been a wild ride, still surprised I survived it all. I know you have a lot of questions but since present Dax has no fucking clue what’s going on, I’m writing from the future after I figured it all out. Strap in!

So, its February 14th 2001, when yours truly was born as Daxion Karlos! Magical right? Nah I’m joking, I won’t go into that much detail. The important thing you need to know is that my parents were into the dark arts. Two total humans, not a drop of demon blood in them, but they were hardcore into the dark shit. I was conceived (gross) during some ritual they were performing with their coven. I was born into it, praying to the coven’s gods and goddesses, performing rituals and spells, dressing the part. I loved it; it was my life. Until Sayla was born in November 2006. That was when it all changed, my new purpose in life was to keep her safe and happy.

All through school I was the weird creepy witch boy which became the weird punk emo kid in High School. Dressing in all black, threatening to curse people, listening to Avenged Sevenfold and Asking Alexandra and Black Veil Brides, and being every one’s bad boy crush. If their lucky it becomes more than a crush. But I’m not here to list my conquests, which is a lot.

Anyway, what was I saying? Right, Sayla! She is a total cutie, bright blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes, a little bundle of sunshine in my life. I dedicated my life to protecting her! I made her protection charms, threatened to curse any boy that talked to her, sent curse bags to her bullies, and asked the demons to help her whenever I wasn’t around. She loved it, being a dark princess was her dream. And I treated her as such, spoiling the shit out of her. Of course, my parents did as well, the whole coven treated her like a goddess come to life.

Years pass and I’m 19 off at college, approved by the coven, and Sayla is 14 going into High School. I get a panicked call from her, telling me there’s a boy at school that is obsessed with her. He’s leaving creepy notes in her locker, sending her pictures of himself and of her at home, and won’t leave her alone. I quickly make my way back home and have a meeting with the coven. They agree that he is messing with a vessel of a dark goddess and must pay.

We grab the old ritual tome and find a summoning spell for a protection demon. The ritual is set up on the next new moon, Sayla is placed in the center and I am the caster, with our parents and the rest of the coven assisting. I recite the old texts, lighting the candles, and cuts into my palm and Sayla’s, sealing the bond. Suddenly the room fills with smoke, coming from the symbols we painted onto the floor. All the candles go out as I grab Sayla to protect her. None of the rituals or spells I’ve ever seen done have reacted like this! Sayla starts screaming and pointing, when I follow her finger, I see a grotesque demonic form climb up out of the floor. “Where is my prey?” It growls into the room.

The cut on my hand burns and I fall to the ground screaming in pain. The demon grins at me, then attacks. My body is locked up, unable to move, I couldn’t even close my eyes. I was forced to watch…watch the demon I summoned to protect my sister…maul my parents to death…then rip Sayla apart, dropping her head at my feet. It starts laughing and painting the walls with blood. A rage I never felt before filled my entire being, body and soul. I screamed, somehow broke the hold it had on me, and ran at it! Grabbing up the ritual knife and stabbing into the demon. It growled and turned on me, claws ripping into my flesh, but I didn’t care. I kept stabbing as it clawed me, but neither of us knew the consequences of a summoned demon killing its summoner.

As I felt my life leaving my body, a red flash of light came from the demon. It burst into flames and melted away. I smiled, thinking I had taken it out with me…but I couldn’t be that lucky. The red light, instead of going out, drifted into my body. My body burned! It burned like a thousand fiery suns! My body changed then…I became something called a Soul Demon. An extremely rare form of demon, when a dead demonic soul occupies a dying human body it mixes together into one creature. A chain with a lock appeared on my neck, locking me into this fate.

The madness of the demonic soul and the rage that was my last moments as a human collided into pure Hell. I still don’t really remember my time in the darkness of that day, but I know I caused a massacre. Every member of my coven died at my hands, and once that was done, I moved through the town just killing anyone I saw. Finally, a group of Hunters stopped me and locked me up to face execution. In that cell I was able to calm down and I came to, with no memory of who I was and what had happened.

Those Hunters told me I was a murderous demon and asked my name. All that came to my mind was Dax Sin. I mean I was close, Dax Sin…Daxion…almost had it. I hung there for hours feeling absolutely insane and trying to figure out my existence. Then the doors opened and a man in a red coat appeared. I assumed he was there to finally kill me. He said his name was Al Wolfguard, a 1000 and something year old wolf demon and he knew what I was. Surprisingly, he was right, he knew I was a Soul Demon and that the breed is rare. He didn’t know how it happened, but he was willing to help me find out. I agreed to leave with him and that was the day I joined The Wolf Pack.

The Hell didn’t end there though because I couldn’t be that lucky. Little did I know at the time Sayla had been chosen by the Guardian Angels to become one of them. I was a threat to them, and they wanted to send her to watch over me. But Sayla didn’t know their real plan, for her to drive me to kill myself. Sayla visited me one night, coming into my dreams and putting images there. The images tormented me for weeks until finally pushing me to an intense panic attack. The Wolf Pack did their best to help me, true friends they were. But these images of this girl didn’t make any sense to them either, nor the nightmares I was having, or the flashes of this girl I would get around corners and at the edges of my vision. I was just slowly going insane.

Don’t blame Sayla for this please, she didn’t know what she was doing. She wanted to help, she wanted us to be together again. But I can never get that lucky. You’ve been with The Wolf Pack 5 months now Dax, still a baby demon in their eyes and you are just descending further into madness. But they are your lifeline, they will stand by you and do their absolute best to help you. Trust in them and Kenway, for your own sanity please…ignore the callings from the darkness…for Sayla’s sake…don’t break that lock.

(This backstory is for Dax Sin a character from my TikTok’s for the JAHunters universe, check the tags, for more information about Dax Sin check his bio)

[ptersparkers]

mall date

summary: you don’t want to spend time in a mall. neither does tony stark. ergo, you go on an adventure that leads you two to become much closer than you think.

a/n: ahhh i’m so happy you guys liked the young tony fic from my ‘the adventures of y/n stark’ series! here’s more young!tony for you all.

warnings: some swearing.

masterlist / tagslist

The last thing you wanted to do was hang out with your stepmother and stepsister at the mall for the day. Alas, your father had begged you to take them because of external complications (that’s what he called it) and said he’d owe you a huge favor. As if he didn’t owe you multiple ones already. But you loved him despite getting married to the Wicked Witch of the West and her daughter.

It was nearing eleven in the morning when you three entered the space on a Saturday. You weren’t sure why your stepmother, Alexandra, thought it would be a good idea to shop on a weekend when all the high school girls raided the most popular stores and when the boys bought too much cologne. She looked at the younger children in disgust before pulling you both into another high-end store to shop for clothing.

You felt quite out of place. You and your father weren’t the most well-off and how your father married Alexandra, a wealthy woman, was unbeknownst to you. You were convinced she had put a spell on him but as long as you didn’t have to interact with her or your stepsister, Ally, you were happy.

The racks of clothing, you had concluded, could probably pay for your college tuition. The shoes on display weren’t your style and could equally set you for the rest of your life.

The department store was fairly big and you found it easy enough to get lost in the store. Besides, it’s not like either of the two women before you were paying any attention (not that they ever did).

So, you wandered around the aisles, looking aimlessly at articles of clothing out of sheer boredom. It wasn’t until you had found a head poking out of a coat rack that you felt like your day was turning around.

“This is an unusual place to hide,” you commented before gazing at the coats around the person who hid in between the jackets.

“This is an unusual place for a woman to be shopping,” he replied, gazing at the sign that said ‘Men’s Coats.’

“Your point? I can wear what I want,” you said, sliding a hanger to your left to cover his face. He gasped in surprised and lost his footing, which resulted in him trying to grab onto the fabric and pull himself together.

The stranger eventually stepped out from the coats and looked around before straightening himself.

“Touché,” he replied.

“What were you doing in there anyway?” you asked.

“Hiding from my parents. Not really in the ‘shopping’ mood’,” he said while making quotation marks with his fingers. “I was planning on staying in my bedroom all day but they had other plans.”

“Don’t I know it,” you said, rolling your eyes before resuming to look at the jackets. “My father begged me to take my stepmom and stepsister to the mall. And for what?” The stranger chuckled when you angrily slid the hanger, not finding a coat you liked.

“The name’s Tony,” he said, holding his hand out for you to shake. You eyed his hand and raised an eyebrow at him before shaking his hand.

“Y/N,” you replied. “Can’t say that it’s normal for me to meet strangers who hide in coat racks.”

“If it’s all the same to you, I don’t usually meet strangers in a mall.”

“Touche.”

“So, why didn’t you want to bring your, who was it, to the mall?” he asked as you walked through the department store.

“Too picky,” you said as you walked towards the shoes. “I don’t particularly like coming here anyway unless I know what I need and shopping isn’t my definition of a good time.” You pulled a pair of white heels from a rack and held it in front of Tony. “Are these cute?”

Tony shook his head and put them back. “You can do so much better than this store. Trust me when I say these brands are what everyone’s wearing and you, Y/N, don’t look like someone who would be caught dead wearing something other people are wearing.”

You thought for a moment. “Okay, that’s true. I usually go thrift shopping but Ally just had to duck her head in here.”

“Stepsister?” You nodded. “Ah. Siblings are complicated. I can’t imagine step siblings. Well, I can’t imagine siblings at all.”

“You’re an only child?” He nodded. “Well, before Ally came into my life four years ago, so was I. I can’t tell if we don’t get along because I have no people skills or if she just sucks.” Tony laughed and watched as you pulled out blouse to look at.

“She probably just sucks. I mean, we’ve known each other for ten minutes and I already feel like we’re best friends.”

“Who says we aren’t?”

Tony watched as you put the blouse back and crossed your arms in defeat. It was as if, in that moment, a light bulb went on in his head because you saw as his face lit up with a realization.

“How about we get out of here until someone starts looking for us? I highly doubt your stepmom’s gonna be looking for you if she’s shopping and I highly doubt you want to stay here waiting for her,” he proposed.

You didn’t need any more convincing.

“Okay, let’s go before someone notices.”

Tony walked out of the store and you followed suit, not caring which direction you went in. The mall seemed much more packed than when you had walked in thirty minutes ago and blamed it on the young teenage population who felt like they needed to have the latest styles and technology.

“I hate the mall,” he uttered when a group of girls bumped into him without apologizing.

You chuckled. “Me too. I only come here if I want frozen yogurt.”

“The mall is a breeding ground for teenage angst. It’s there teenagers go to die,” he said.

“I think my hopes and dreams were crushed here when my dad refused to let me get my ears pierced when I was nine,” you said as you passed the ‘Claire’s.’ “I don’t really see the appeal of walking around the same place every single weekend.”

Tony looked at you with a smile. “I’m happy to know you hate the mall just as much as I do. Did you know that this is the biggest mall in New York?”

“Huh, I didn’t know that.”

Tony smirked. “This means we have a bigger chance of getting lost and not running into people we don’t want to see.”

You sighed gratefully. “It’s like you read my mind. Sometimes I need a break from my life and forget everyone I know for a couple of hours. I can’t walk into the kitchen without my stepmom needing to know my business.”

“I know the feeling,” Tony said while rolling his eyes. “My old man’s got no time for me and tries to make up for it by forcing his way into my life. It’s cool, I don’t need him, but I don’t think he knows that yet.”

“Well my dad’s a good man but I don’t know why he ever considered marrying Alexandra,” you said. “He’s not the gold digging type because her financials weren’t disclosed until after the marriage. It was when she proposed a prenup did he realize just how rich she really is.”

“Ouch,” Tony said. “Rich people can be the absolute worst.”

“Oh, do you have experience?”

“Let’s just say I have my fair share of opinions and most rich people are the same,” he said. “Do you want a pretzel?”

You looked at the different choices. “You know what, Tony? After the day I’ve had, I’d love a pretzel.”

The soft baked good was in your hands in no time and you linked your arm with Tony’s, peacefully walking in a random direction while happily chewing on the pretzel. There was no rhyme or reason to your outing with a stranger you met thirty minutes ago, but in that short amount of time, you two had brought each other unexpected joy to an otherwise dull and boring shopping trip.

“How old are you anyway?” you asked. Tony took a bite of his pretzel and looked down at you.

“Twenty one. Why do you ask?”

You shrugged. “I dunno, just curious I guess. For all I know, you could be thirty and look really young.”

Tony gave you a look. “And how old are you?”

“Nineteen,” you said without skipping a beat.

“You’re a child,” Tony said before tapping your nose with the pad of his index finger.

You scrunched your nose and Tony thought that was the cutest thing he had ever seen.

“I’m turning twenty next week,” you said, feigning an annoyed expression. “So I’m not a baby.”

“Your birthday’s next week, eh? Well, we should do something special right now.”

“Right now?”

“Of course. You know, just in case I don’t see you next week.”

Neither of you wanted to think about what would happen when you two parted ways and resumed your lives apart from each other. You cleared your throat and threw away the remaining trash from your pretzel with Tony following suit.

“What kinds of things do you like to do, Y/N?”

You put your index finger on your chin as you thought for dramatic effect. “Well, I’m a sucker for photo booths and anything cheesy as long as I get to laugh at myself. Window shopping’s cool too,” you said with a shrug.

“I’m gonna make this day the best damn early birthday you’ve ever had,” Tony declared.

You let out a chuckle. “Okay there, Casanova. First let’s find a photo booth.”

To your luck, you didn’t need to walk very far to find one that wasn’t being occupied. You went to insert a few dollars in the slot, but Tony insisted that he pay for everything today since he probably wouldn’t be seeing you on his special day. You argued at first, but that made Tony want to pay for you even more. You sat inside the dark booth and watched as Tony closed the curtains behind him when he sat down.

“Okay, how does this thing work?” Tony asked as he fumbled with the buttons and red the instructions.

“I think we have to pick our borders first,” you said, looking at the different frames. “Ooh, I like the yellow one!”

“Yellow one it is,” he said with a smile. “Okay, next step is to press the button. Wait, the red one or the green one?”

“Uh,” you said, leaning your chin on Tony’s shoulder to peer at the instructions in front of him. “The green one. The red one’s for cancelling pictures.”

“Aren’t you a smart cookie.”

You leaned back and fanned yourself. “What can I say, Tony?”

“Okay, what poses do you want to do?”

“I know I want to do one where we put our middle fingers up to the camera,” you said. “We have two more pictures, right? Well we can do something cheesy. Like a pinkie promise.”

Tony gave you a look. “What are we, twelve?”

“I’ll be thirteen next week.”

You both laughed.

“Okay, what about pose number three?”

“Surprise me.”

Tony hit the green button and it counted down from five. You both tried your best to look serious in the camera while putting up your middle fingers. The camera flashed and you both scrambled to hold onto each other’s pinkies when the be t flash went off. Completely unaware of what the third photo was, you awkwardly posed when you felt Tony’s lips press against your cheek, leaving you with a surprised expression when the camera flashed for the final time.

You both hopped out of the booth and waited for your pictures to print.

“We look so cute,” you commended while looking at the third photo.

“You don’t look like you want to die,” he said, referring to your surprise in the third photo. You let out a laugh and tucked the photo in your purse.

“I bet you say that to all the other girls.”

“What other girls?”

You smacked Tony’s chest and he linked your arm in his once again. You looked at your watch and saw that you had been gone for nearly an hour and Tony was your bewildered expression, wondering what you’d do next. But to his surprise, you didn’t say anything about the time.

“Tell me about yourself,” Tony said. “What were you like as a kid? I bet you were a cute kid.”

“I was the cutest kid on the playground,” you huffed. “Well, I don’t really know what there is to say. I was a pretty mundane kid growing up like how typical suburban kids do. My mom left my father and I when I was eight and I haven’t heard from her since. But my dad and I managed just fine for a few years until, you know.”

“Suburban, eh? I wouldn’t loved to live in the suburbs.”

“Why’s that?”

“Well,” he began, “I grew up in Long Island but spent a lot of time in Manhattan and New York City for my father’s work. It always felt like I was growing up too fast with a lot of expectations. I never really liked those.”

“Me either,” you replied. “Alexandra, my stepmom, hates that I’m not like her kid. She hates that I love science instead of the arts. She refused to go to any of my tech conventions growing up so so usually has to find my own way to those things.”

“My dad’s kind of the same. I mean, he has all these expectations but isn’t around to see them come to fruition. I think he wants me to be a younger him but that’s not for me.”

“What about your mom?”

Tony smiled. “She’s a gentle woman. Very kind, very soft spoken. Always tried her best to help me on my homework when my father wasn’t around. I don’t think I could ever hate her.”

“Same with my father,” you said. “Why he married...her, I will never understand.”

“Sometimes I feel that way too. Is it wrong to think that about your biological parent?”

You thought for a moment. “No, I don’t think so. Family doesn’t have a set of rules everyone follows closely. The people you were born with are just human, like the rest of us, and that means they’re going to make mistakes and act on their own free will. That doesn’t mean you have to forgive them either.”

“Damn. Y/N. Are you sure you’re nineteen and not in your wise years?”

You laughed. “I don’t know, Tony. I’ve figured that it’s best to keep people who you want close and everyone else at bay. You have the family you were born in, but you can also choose who you let in.”

“I’m gonna be honest and say that before meeting you, I don’t think I’ve ever gotten as close to someone so quickly.”

“Ditto,” you said, looking up at Tony with a genuine grin.

“You guys are too cute,” a woman commented. “Reminds me of me and my husband.”

“Oh,” you started, “we’re not-”

“Thank you, ma’am,” Tony interrupted. “I’m the luckiest man alive.” You raised an eyebrow as he kissed your temple. He looked down at you and sent a wink your way, which made you blush. 

“Y/N, is that you?” you heard your stepmother ask. 

“Oh, fuck me,” you groaned as you attempted to hide yourself in Tony’s chest. 

“Evil stepmother?” he asked. You nodded silently. 

“We’ve been looking for you for fifteen minutes,” you heard her shout from a fair distance away. 

“Do you trust me?” Tony asked. You looked up at him. 

“I did the second I left that God awful department store with you.”

He smiled and let go of your body to cup your jawline with his hands, leaning in to press your lips onto his. Your eyes fluttered closed when you felt his lips move against yours and he let his thumbs rub soothing circles on your cheek. You gripped the opening of his jacket, desperate to pull him closer and he seemed to feel the same when he let his chest pressed against yours. 

Tony was the one to pull away first and you whimpered quietly at the loss of his touch. You opened your eyes to see him already looking back at you.

“Your lips are soft,” you said before pressing a quick kiss to his lips once more. 

“What was that for?” Tony asked with a grin. 

You shrugged, your grin equally as big. “That was for me.”

Tony kissed you once again. “That was for me too.” 

***

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Hey if your still doing Fake dating, Slow Burn and Enemies to lovers, can you do MJF, Elias and Velveteen dream

NOTES: I warn in advance, bb. Not the best at writing Velveteen Dream, so. Here goes nothing? I hope you enjoy reading this. It was a bit of a challenge to sort the guys into the categories I felt they’d go best in, there was... Soooo much switching them back and forth but I think I finally got it! Sorry this took so long, like I said. It was hard to write Velveteen and I kept feeling like I was getting it wrong. I’m sorry. I hope you enjoy reading this bc I really enjoyed the challenge of writing it, it was suuuper fun! Thanks for sending me these names!

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PAIRING(S): Velveteen Dream x OFC, Alyssa Rose, Elias x OFC, Scarlett and MJF x OFC, Lex.

WARNINGS: swearing, fluff, maybe a little bit of angst and humor, idk. We’ll see how this goes. Also, my first time even daring attempt Velveteen Dream. It was.. Interesting. And really hard.

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FAKE DATING;

DREAM.

“Here’s the thing, Carter. I have zero desire to even give you a backwards glance. I’d honestly rather walk backwards facing God straight into hell.” Alyssa rolled her eyes in boredom and when Ethan stepped closer, Alyssa stepped back, her hand palm down on the center of his chest firmly. “Uh-uh, no you don’t. I’m gonna stop you right there.” Alyssa happened to catch sight of Velveteen Dream walking in and she didn’t think, she ran instead, crashing into the man’s arms, climbing his body like a tree as she clenched his hips with her thighs. He chuckled and nodded towards Ethan almost teasingly. “I knew you couldn’t resist me. Or is it Carter, up to his bullshit again, hm?” Velveteen hummed against Alyssa’s lips as he deepened the kiss, making sure to give Ethan a serious eye full as he stepped so that Alyssa’s back was against the nearest wall and his hands were groping; wandering all over her body. 

He’d had a thing for her for months now, but admitting as such was not his style. So the opportunity presented itself and Velveteen was going to be damned if he didn’t rise to it. “So.. you gonna let me buy you dinner, sugar, or is this just a kiss for show, hm?”

“Oh, you’re buying me dinner, Dream. I don’t just kiss random men for no good reason. The opportunity presented itself, so I went for it.” Alyssa muttered against his mouth, her fingers raising, threading through his hair and over his scalp before coming to rest on the back of his neck. As the kiss broke, Ethan grumbled and walked away, shaking his head and Velveteen rested his forehead against Alyssa’s. “So, you want down, or am I carryin you around all night? Because I’m cool with either.” 

SLOW BURN;

ELIAS.

“ If you don’t say something soon, it’s going to drive you insane. Forget you, it’s going to drive ME insane.” Alexa was pacing the dressing room.

 Scarlett sat on the countertop preparing her own hair and makeup for the night. She paused and glanced over at the slightly shorter female and raised a brow. “Do what, exactly? If he hasn’t noticed that I flirt with him almost as much as I breathe oxygen since we were roommates in college, Bliss, what really makes you think he’s suddenly going to notice now, huh?” 

“I don’t know! Just.. Something. Because the sexual tension between you two is driving all of the rest of us crazy. You���re always whispering and touching and he even lets you wear his scarves. He sang you a song, Scarlett, how the hell you can even sit here and say he’s not into you right back is beyond me.” Alexa was exploding enough for them both and it amused Scarlett. “Okay, maybe he does flirt back. And maybe I’m a little scared because if this goes wrong, I lose my best friend.” Scarlett pursed burgundy lips as she gazed at the monitor, letting her fingertips linger on the screen. 

Alexa’s rant had taken over and it wouldn’t leave her alone. And tonight was Valentines... The wheels in the brunette’s mind were turning and she smirked to herself, hopping down from the countertop. If he didn’t notice subtleties, Scarlett thought to herself, maybe he’ll notice something big and bold. Or this could backfire and things will be really, really awkward at the hotel tonight. Either way, it’s time. This needs to come out. 

Bearing the thought in mind, she slunk towards the gorilla, cueing up her music. Down in the ring, Elias’s brow raised. He’d been interrupted by pretty much anyone in back with a pulse.. But never Scarlett. He swallowed hard, eyes fixed on her like magnets and filled with desire he only wished she’d wake up and actually notice for once. He started to go on with his song, thinking that maybe she’d just come out to sit at ringside for his match. But then, she didn’t skip past the ring and take a seat. Instead, she slipped between the ropes, walking towards him slowly, her eyes filled with determination. Elias chuckled. “At least tonight I got a welcome guest, huh guys?” he teased, his eyes locking on hers as he mouthed to her , “What’s going on?” and she just bit her lip, stopping right in front of him. Scarlett took a deep breath. What she was about to do was huge and if Elias took it the wrong way.. Not only would she be in trouble with the higher ups for breaking script to do it, but she might also be losing her best friend too. 

“Here goes nothin.” Scarlett lowered herself to sit in Elias’ lap as soon as he’d sat his trusty guitar on the mat, propped against his stool. She took his face in her hands and tugged it closer. “Scarlett?” Elias’ eyes opened wider and he took a shaky breath. “You feelin alright, princess?” 

“Never better, Elias. Are you gonna let me do what I came out to do?” Scarlett practically purred against the corner of his mouth as her lip caught it. His hands wandered down, squeezing at her sides, hauling her completely into his lap as his forehead rested against hers and he sighed, the weight of holding it all at bay lifted and making him feel bolder and much more free to do what he’d been dying to since they met as teenagers. “So do it, princess.” his teeth caught on her glossy lower lip and tugged and she whimpered as he continued, “Or better yet, allow me.” his tongue trailing the shape of her lips before slipping past the soft barrier of flesh and tangling with her tongue, deepening the kiss to a point where he could tell she was starting to get dizzy, her legs were digging into his hips and everything around them just kind of fell away. “So.. Happy Valentines Day, I guess?” she giggled as the kiss broke and Elias chuckled. “Only if you’re trying to say you want to be my Valentine, princess.” 

“I thought me coming down here in front of the entire fucking free world kind of said that?” Scarlett teased, walking her fingers up and down his bare chest, catching them in the silky scarves adorning his neck as she used them to pull him in for yet another kiss. “Ya know.. we’re probably in serious trouble for this, right?” he hummed against her mouth as she shrugged it off. “I honestly don’t have a single fuck left to give. Maybe they’ll finally let me be your valet instead of sticking me with Orton’s disgusting ass.” 

“Oh, they better.” 

ENEMIES TO LOVERS;

FRIEDMANN.

“ No. No, no, no.” the elevator came to a shaky stop and Lex crossed her arms, stomping her foot as she glared at MJF, the full of himself wrestler she currently found herself in an angle with. He’d been flirting for weeks and she’d been putting him off as best as possible. Being a smartass with a sharp tongue had it’s benefits. She’d gotten it to a point where he pretty well left her to her own devices until it was time for them to do a scene together.

“My thoughts exactly.” Maxwell shuffled his feet, grumbling about being stuck in the elevator with Lex, his valet. The woman couldn’t hate him less if she tried. Which kind of sucks, he found himself thinking, because I can’t get her out of my fucking head.

“Oh, you can do that? Think, I meant.. I thought shallow and rich prettyboys didn’t have the capacity required.”  the jab was out before she could stop it. When he didn’t respond, she gazed at him, biting her lip.

“Can you just maybe shut the fuck up while I try to page someone? Or is that beyond your capacity, Alexandra?”

“It’s Lex, jackass. Lex.”

MJF shrugged, ignoring her as he turned his attention to the elevator control panel. Lex was staring at him and he kept waiting for an explosion, holy hell she was so good at those, he thought to himself, but to his surprise, minutes passed without her saying a word. When he bothered to turn around and he found her sitting on the floor with her back firmly against the wall and her head between her knees, it hit him exactly why she wasn’t saying anything. And he eyed her, a brow raised in concern. Grumbling at himself for not being able to just leave her alone, he sat down beside her.

“Hey..”

“I.. hate small spaces and I’m kind of panicking. Not now.” Lex’s tone was more of a pleading whimper than anything and she wasn’t looking up. It was freaking him out a little if the truth had to be told. He tapped her shoulder gingerly, swearing at himself. The best thing to do was just to leave her alone.

But he knew how claustrophobia worked and he knew that right now, she was probably experiencing some pretty scary physical manifestations of her fear and that was throwing her into a panic attack, which was most likely worsening those physical manifestations. He had to do something.

Lex finally got herself together at least enough to look up to see why he’d tapped her. “I can’t get anyone down in the lobby. If you’ll move forward a little..” MJF suggested it clumsily and the tone caught her off guard. She eyed him and he nodded to the spot between his legs firmly. “I’m afraid of small spaces, that is.. literally the last thing I need.” Lex choked out the words, not seeing how his suggestion would help her relax at all. He grumbled and moved, sliding into place behind her, his arms going around her, his lips right next to her ear. “Breathe in.. Slow.. Breathe out. Close your eyes..”

Lex did as he told her and took a few shaky breaths, her eyes fluttering shut. MJF continued, large rough hands moving carefully and almost gently over her arms. She’d rather die than admit it, but she was calming down just a shade. And the scent of his cologne was relaxing.. The firmness of his body wrapped around her and the warmth of his breath against her ear as he spoke to her in quiet whispers.

“W-why are you being so nice?” she managed to gasp out as he muttered quietly, “Because despite everything, I do care. A lot more than you realize. And you’re kind of freaking me out right now, woman.” He nipped at her earlobe unintentionally and she shivered a little, pressing her back against his chest. “Keep breathing in and out. Focus on something that keeps you calm.”

The only thing she could focus on, was him. And it hit her then, no matter how much she pretended otherwise, the things she felt for him were overwhelming and getting entirely too hard to fight off. She’d been fighting so hard because she thought he was only after a quick lay. Or something else. But the way he was being right now was.. Throwing her totally off guard. “Okay, just.. Please don’t let me go. This is..” she breathed and her lips brushed against the side of his neck as her head rested against his shoulder, “It’s keeping me calm..”

“Good, that’s good. I’m gonna try to page someone again, okay? We’ll get you out of here, if I have to rip the fucking doors open and risk climbing.” 

“It’s not that serious. I’m just overreacting.”

“No, no princess. You’re not. It’s a pretty freaky situation. I’m not especially fond of small spaces myself.” MJF muttered against her hair, continuing to move his hands over her upper arms and daring to move them lower, down to ghost over her sides. The elevator started off with a loud creak and a shaky takeoff and rather than spring away like he figured she would, she turned around instead, taking his face in her hands, pulling him into a biting and bruising kiss that he only deepened, his hands groping and ghosting over her body as he lowered his knees and pulled her onto his lap, rubbing himself against her. “Fuck. You’re gonna drive me insane, woman.”

“I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but same.” she mumbled quietly, her breaths coming in short pants as she pressed herself down against him hard, rubbing her body against his. The elevator slid open and the two were so involved in their own little world that they didn’t realize that a group of hotel guests were getting quite the eye full until someone cleared their throat. He stood and so did she, both of them trying to fix themselves, smoothing down their clothes and hurrying off the elevator. About halfway down the hall, MJF caught up to her, shoving her against a wall, pinning her against with his hips. “Where were we, hmm?”

Her hand trailed lazily down his chest, tugging in the waistband of his jeans. “We were right about here.” 

[simmonslex]

╰ ♡  MUSE 38, TATI GABRIELLE, DEMIGIRL ┊ have you seen ALEXANDRA "LEX" SIMMONS around hillston? the 24 year old is said to be a GAS STATION CASHIER. the neighbours would say that they’re DISORGANIZED and  SNARKY, but they’re actually DETERMINED and CARING. SHE often reminds people of worn out combat boots, parties stretching through the night into the morning & bitter coffee laden with sugar and creamer. watch out, though. you wouldn’t believe that SHE MET HER BIRTH MOTHER AND HAS BEEN SENDING HER MONEY.

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full name:  alexandra katherine simmons nicknames: lex, lexi, alex age: twenty-four gender identity: demi-girl pronouns: she/they birthday: march 17 @ 9:19am sun sign: pisces moon sign: pisces ascendant sign: aries

trivia.

is toying with the idea of going back to school --- not because she really wants to, but because she knows it’s what her parents want for her. and for all that she isn’t willing to give up her bad habits for them, she would destroy herself to make them proud. 

discovered that she identifies as non-binary while at a pride party turned bender, it was something that she immediately accepted but it wasn’t something that she’s never felt the need to declare on a widescale basis. most people outside of her family don’t know and that’s the way that she wants it. 

works at a 7-11 on the edge of town, can usually be found either standing behind the counter with a slurpee in hand or behind the store taking one of her way too frequent smoke breaks. 

attends AA meetings and has a sponsor despite her lack of resolution to remain sober, using their support to keep from slipping too far off the path while still completely cheating --- has no qualms about gathering chips that she hasn’t earned because as she sees it this is still an improvement. 

backstory.

  [ tw alcoholism / drug use / violent crime ]

born to parents who had recently lost their jobs, alexandra was six months old when she was pulled into the system after her father was busted for armed robbery. it took another five years for her mother to agree to an adoption, the young child watching repeatedly as her mother struggled to keep custody of her. the day that she met the simmons family was far from picturesque, the six year old lashing out at the people that she believed were responsible for taking her away from the only person that she knew with certainty had loved her. 

happily ever after seemed to come after a year, though their parents made the decision to keep lex in therapy, just in case. slowly but surely, she adjusted to her siblings and to the constant moving that the family did and she found happiness in the chaos. maybe that’s where it all started to go wrong, but nobody saw it yet.

she was fifteen when she smoked for the first time, a blunt raised to her lips by a boy that she barely knew but was certain that she loved. everything seemed to crumble from there, in hindsight at least ---- the truth is more complex than that. the truth is, that while alexandra continued to seek out the party scene at every new school, and continued to fall into all of the wrong crowds, it was the stress of college that broke the metaphorical camel’s back. 

college seemed like a dream come true --- finally somewhere that she could grow roots and study what she loved ( music ) and with legendary parties to top it all off. lex found herself growing oddly optimistic, powering through her courses with the help of caffeine and other substances. and then the end of the third year arrived, bringing with it the stress of exams and the allure of four months of parties and the ever present knowledge that she was going to graduate next year. and she slipped, descending further into the blooming addiction and subsequently disappearing.

her family caught up with her two weeks after her senior year would have started, nearly five months after they filed a missing persons report. she smelled of sweat and cigarettes and booze; there was glitter engrained in her hair and skin, sparkling across what appeared to be bloodstains. and yet, even at this new, all-too-visible rock bottom she was smiling. the next day she disappeared into the night again, beginning a cycle of hurt and defiance that would continue for eighteen months. 

lex didn’t choose rehab and she doesn’t believe that it chose her --- rather a judge declared that as this was a first offence, she should attend a 90-day inpatient treatment and get clean. she did, though even now she refuses to admit that she has a problem, struggles to put in the work that keeping entirely clean requires --- instead she hides it away from her family, sneaking hits and sips and smokes and pretending that they don’t know what’s going on. 

connections.

platonic.

don’t want no one to come rescue me. [ open to all genders ]

mentor / sponsor. open to multiple interpretations of this but; they are bonded by the fact that they serve as an inspiration for lex --- they’re someone outside of the family that she feels comfortable turning to for guidance and in truth, they probably know more about what is going on in her life then half of her family at any given time. they encourage her to be better and even though she doesn’t always listen in the way that they hope, it is leading her in the right direction. as for what they get out of the relationship, that’s up for discussion. 

am i kidding myself blaming somebody else. [ open to all genders, multiple slots ]

awkward friends. lex surrounds herself with tall walls, to stop her from being vulnerable --- and anyone who tries to get to know her on a deeper level is at serious risk of snark. she will and has doubtlessly lashed out at people, before awkwardly acknowledging that it wasn’t fair for her to do so ( if she addresses it at all and that’s a 50/50 chance ). friendships can only survive so much, especially when they aren’t that strong in the first place, so they’re almost certainly awkward around each other. 

champagne thoughts running through my head. [ open to all genders, multiple slots  ]

party friends / bad influences. you would think that someone who’s trying to get quasi-sober would be avoiding the party scene and yet, lex can’t help but fall into bad habits. making new friends has never been easy, but it’s a lot easier when everyone is having a drink ( or more ); even if the harsh reality is they likely never talk outside of the parties they see each other at. sharing hangovers and hangover tips has always been easier for lex than sharing secrets. 

inimical. 

you’re not forgiven for what you did. [ open to all genders ] 

frenemies. somehow lex did this person wrong, and yet because of mutual friends there’s a silent agreement of civility. that doesn’t stop them from exchanging jabs and glares when nobody is watching however, lex slipping into both roles equally well. they’re frequently annoyed with the other for seemingly no reason but whenever anyone asks, they just wave it away with a smile. 

you left me scored - i drew the five of swords. [ open to all genders, multiple slots ] 

unaware enemies. at some point lex perceived them ( or people that look like them ) as having been rude --- or maybe your character ( or their doppleganger ) threw a fit because the station was out of something, but it’s stuck with lex beyond what it should have. she’ll acknowledge them but they receive harsher treatment from her than others, she’s abrupt and rude and obviously careless. there’s a lack of respect that doesn’t line up with the reality of the incident. 

[paolaofthewatertribe]

young k - did i mention? part two

«and i would give my kingdom for

just one kiss»

It had been two weeks since that night, and Brian couldn't forget about her. He tried his everything to see her around campus, but he wasn't lucky. He was also very busy with royal meetings, so that made it even harder to find her. And he, being stupid, forgot to ask for her number.

She was all he thought about. Her smile, her laugh, her eyes... he hadn't felt that way with anyone, so he had no idea what this feelings were. He just knew he wanted to be with her.

– Are you ready? – Sungjin stood in the door frame, arms crossed –. Because you should. We're leaving in five minutes.

Brian sighed. Today was the birthday of Lady Alexandra, the daughter of Earl Barrington. He didn't want to go, especially because his parents wanted them to get acquainted. And she wasn't a nice person either. But duty is duty.

On the other side of town, [y/n] looked at herself in the mirror.

– I don't know Jae. Is this really a good idea?

Jae was the son of the King's right hand. They met at a college party, the only party y/n went to. They kicked it off immediately. He didn't want to go alone to the party, and since it was allowed to have a plus one, he decided to invite her to spend some time together.

– Of course it is!! Brian won't know what hit him – and maybe to help her with her big crush.

[y/n] blushed and looked at her image again. She was wearing a satin ivory dress. The V-neck showed her décolletage, along with some freckles. It was a long dress, with a princess line. Her dark hair was down, wavy. For her makeup, her lips were a dark red, but the rest was very simple, since she didn't want to exaggerate it.

– And you look gorgeous – she smiled at him and hugged him.

– Thank you for this Jae, you're the best.

– Oh I know.

They laughed and made their way to the birthday ball. They were jamming to music, not caring about what their driver would think. And after a couple more songs they arrived at the building. [y/n] was mesmerized. It was enormous. There were people arriving in limousines, guards standing at the door, and the outdoor decorations were beautiful.

Jae showed the guards his invitation and both of them entered with no problems. There they met Dowoon and Wonpil. Wonpil was the prince of The Orville Kingdom, a neighbor country. He was also studying at the Lewis Lemore University and they met thanks to Jae introducing them one day.

[y/n] tried to see and find Brian, but she couldn't find him. She didn't know what she would do once she saw him, to be honest. It would certainly be awkward, for both of them. She shook those thoughts off and had some fun with the guys.

Brian was on the way to the party. Two hours later. The limousine had a problem, so they had to rent another one, and it wasn't easy considering almost everybody was invited. He just wanted to get there, see his friends and have some fun.

Once he finally arrived, all eyes turned to see him. Everybody bowed and Lady Alexandra went straight to greet him. He wished her a happy birthday and thanked for the invitation, while she was trying to get him to dance with her, to which he answered with a "maybe later". He wanted to excuse himself and look for his friends, but she wasn't letting him go that easily.

Then he heard it. That laugh. He thought he may be hallucinating, but then he heard it again. He turned around and saw his friends, Jae, Dowoon and Wonpil, even Sungjin was with them. And then he saw her. Their eyes met and it was as if they were the only ones in the room. She looked astonishingly beautiful, and Brian couldn't keep his eyes off her. [y/n] was so happy to see him again, but she had to control herself, since they weren't alone this time.

Brian excused himself and made his way towards her. He first greeted his friends, and then faced her. He took her hand and kissed it, just like the last time they met.

– [y/n], what a pleasure to see you again. You look beautiful.

– Thank you, Your Highness. You look good too.

Lady Alexandra was fuming. Who was her and why was Brian so attracted to her? She was sure she didn't invite her, and she wasn't going to accept someone stealing Prince Brian from her.

– I'm sorry, but I don't think you were invited. So please, get out of my birthday party – that took all of them by surprise.

– Look –Jae said. He wasn't going to let her treat [y/n] like that –. In your invitation was clearly stated that people were allowed to have a plus one, and she's mine, so she's allowed to be here.

– I meant a royal plus one, and she clearly isn't one. It doesn't matter how nice she dresses herself, she's still a commoner. And I don't want commoners in my party. People like her are way below us, and they don't deserve to attend glamorous parties like this one. I really can't understand how you can get acquainted with her.

Brian was shocked. How could she treat her like that? Jae on the other hand was ready to throw fists, but [y/n] put a hand on his shoulder while whispering "I got this".

– Lady Alexandra – she curtsied –. First of all, happy birthday. It's a great party – Alexandra rolled her eyes –. If you want me to leave that badly, don't worry, I'll leave.

– Thank god –she was ready to leave, but [y/n]'s voice made her stay.

– But with all due respect, Lady, you don't have the right to talk to people like that only because you're a royal. Wether you like it or not, we're all humans and we bleed the same. And your title certainly doesn't give you the right to mistreat others – Lady Alexandra was silent –. I wish you an amazing party. If you'll excuse me.

[y/n] left the ballroom with her head up high, glad to have told her off. But once she exited the building, sadness took over her. She was having a great night, and Brian had just arrived. She told herself it was destiny, it meant she didn't have to be there and that they weren't supposed to be together. Her apartment was on the other side of town, so she decided to call a taxi.

In the ballroom...

– Wow, that was badass – Jae was the first to react. He was really proud of her, she didn't let Lady Alexandra bring her down.

Brian's feelings were mixed. He loved how [y/n] told Alexandra off, but he was really mad at Alexandra for making her leave.

– She was right, you know? – Lady Alexandra turned to look at him –. You should not treat your people like garbage just for the reason they're not of royal descendance. I hope you learned a lesson today, Lady Alexandra. Now, if you'll excuse me.

Brian exited the building, looking for [y/n]. He wanted to reassure her that what Alexandra told her wasn't true, and that she didn't deserve being treated like that. She deserved to be treated like a princess. After a couple of minutes wandering off, he realized she must have gone home. He texted his friends to come out and once they did, they took a limousine to the castle.

They went straight to the bar. It was the place they met every Saturday to talk about their week and have some drinks. They all got comfortable and sat down. Brian took a shot straight away and then put his head on his hands.

– Hey, it's everything okay? – asked Dowoon, worried about his friend.

– No, it's not. I just don't know what to do – he said, frustrated.

– Why don't you tell us what's bothering you?

– We all know it's about [y/n] but tell us the details.

– That's the problem. I don't know what this is. I just know that since I met her I've been feeling happier, more alive. She's funny, down to earth, kind, and gorgeous. I have the feeling she understands me better than anyone else. I dream of her every single night, and I just want to be next to her. Damn, I would give my kingdom for just one kiss.

– Dude, you're in love with her – said Jae –. And you should do something about it soon.

[y/n] was in the library, doing some research for her homework. It had been a month since the ball incident, and she hadn't talk to Brian since then. Sure, she saw him around campus, but she hided every single time, too embarrassed to actually talk to him. She hadn't forget about him though. Indeed, she dreamt about him almost every night, which wasn't good for her. She needed to come to terms with the fact that he was a prince, and she was your average girl. She just wasn't good enough for him.

It was really cold outside. Christmas was just around the corner, only one week of college left and she could go home again. She used to think college would be fun, and it was, but it had been stressful the last couple weeks. So she really needed a break.

She finished her research, and told herself she would do the rest later. She put her coat and scarf and left the library. Outside, the sun was shining, making the snow glitter. She smiled and enjoyed the cold breeze in her face.

– Beautiful, isn't it? – she jumped at the voice next to her. She looked at the person and there was Brian, smiling at her.

– Your Highness – she curtsied.

– I thought we talked about this [y/n]. I'm just Brian for you. Now, I believe I promised to make it up to you after our spontaneous rendezvous in Alevine. So, if you'll allow me – he took her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers, making [y/n] blush.

They started walking. [y/n] had no idea where they were going, but she was excited to spend some time with him. She noticed people looking at them, and covered her face more with her scarf.

– Brian, are you sure about this? People are staring, and I don't want them to think bad about you.

– [y/n], I've never been so sure about anything in my life.

Her heart jumped at his words. His hand felt so warm against her and, to her surprise, they fitted perfectly. Maybe they could be together after all. She shook her head, she shouldn't get too ahead of herself.

They arrived at the town's skating rink. It was outdoors and it the center of town, near the castle. There were some people ice skating. [y/n] could hear the sound of metal against ice and the people's murmurs and that made her smile. Brian rented some ice skates and sat down. He first helped [y/n] get into hers, and then put his. They went together and he was the first to step on the ice. He glided across the ice with ease and grace, looking like a natural. It was as if he was meant to be on ice. [y/n] was looking at him with great admiration.

He glided towards her and offered her his hand. She took it and got into the rink. She tripped and took his other hand and he helped her stabilize herself, while both were laughing. They began to skate with their hands intertwined, and chatting away. They took different ways, skating alone for some time and [y/n] felt  beautiful and calm while skating. It was had been a long time since she last ice-skated, so she was really happy Brian brought her there. A while later, they decided to have a race.

– I'm totally winning this - said [y/n], being confident.

– We'll see about that – Brian said and winked at her.

At first, Brian was in first place. But after a while, [y/n] caught up. She really wanted to win, and skated a bit faster than she was used to, making her fall. She laughed hysterically while feeling the cold pain. Brian was laughing too as he helped her up. Unexpectedly, his hand drifted to her hip. It settled there and pulled her closer. She inhaled sharply. She was against his warm chest, chiseled to perfection. Must he be so perfect? His breathing quickened as did hers. His head was angled slightly to the side as his lips came closer and closer to hers. Her heart fluttered inside her chest. He kissed her and the world fell away. It was slow and soft, comforting in ways that words would never be. Time stopped, the people around them disappeared. It was just the two of them.

He drew away and rested his forehead on hers. That kiss was better than anything he imagined. Their lips fitted like two puzzle pieces. It had only been one kiss, but he knew he was addicted to her. She was the half that made him whole.

– I've been wanting to do that since the first time I saw you – he smiled and pulled away.

[y/n] was still on cloud nine. No reaction was coming out of her, making Brian anxious. She just couldn't believe what had happened. He took her chin softly and made her look at him. He smiled sweetly at her and she smiled back. It was a perfect moment.

He held her hand and they exited the rink. Once they took the ice skates off, Brian walked her to a nearby bench. They sat in silence for a while, looking at each other, until Brian spoke up.

– I really like you. No, I'm in love with you. You came into my world and rocked it. You made me happier. Love was something I only knew from fairytales, and my parents. But honestly, I never thought that it could happen to a guy like me. But look at what you've done – he chuckled slightly –. I just want to be with you every day from now. I want to go on dates with you, I want to show you off, I want my parents to meet you - [y/n] thought she was dreaming. Was he really confessing to her right now? –. What I'm trying to say is, [y/n], would you be my girlfriend?

A big smile formed on her face, reaching her eyes. The love of her life had just admitted being in love with her and asked to be her girlfriend. And come on, we all know the answer.

– Yes, a thousand times yes!

And they lived happily ever after.

[rivalsofnycupdates]

“Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.”

■ ABOUT. ■

name: Emmaline Otterly age: thirty-four occupation: doctor gender: cis-female pronouns: she/her sexuality: heterosexual

■ HISTORY. ■

Emmaline was a true New Yorker born and raised. Growing up in New York was incredible, though she grew up in the privileged side of New York. Both her parents were surgeons, and while she often grew up with her aunt or a nanny putting her to bed. Her parent's late nights didn’t stop them from doing their absolute best at being apart of their children's lives. From a young age, she knew she wanted to follow in her parent's footsteps. She didn’t ever let the dream of her being a doctor or a surgeon ever die. She worked hard throughout high school, and university in order to get accepted to some of the best medical programs. With this dream in mind, she knew that while her friends were getting swept up with the bad boys of the city, she needed to steer clear, if she wanted her future career to be the one she’d worked so hard for.

Her dreams of becoming a doctor definitely affected the memories she gained from school experiences. While her friends from her sorority would go out drinking she would be in the library with studying with people her program. Just because she didn’t go out partying, didn’t mean she didn’t have fun. She shared many laughs at four in the morning mostly out of pure exhaustion. Though like any other college student she would describe her university experience as one of the hardest yet best times of her life. In her second last year of residency, she’d began questioning her long-term plan. She’d recently ended a relationship she knew wasn’t going anywhere, and she was questioning whether she what field she wanted to pursue after residency. In her plan, she thought she would be engaged or married at this point in her life. Everything else in her plan had come accordingly, she graduated at the top of her class, she was accepted to the university of her choice, she was accepted to the residency of her choice. Everything had gone according to plan. She valued her work, though she was no longer interested in going back to her apartment by herself. She started to feel incredibly lonely.

One night a bachelor party had entered the emergency unit of her hospital and while she thought it was going to be a long night dealing with drunks. She was surprised. Firstly, the group was incredibly attractive men, one, in particular, caught her eye and she’d prayed he wasn’t the bloke getting married, he couldn’t be since he was the only sober one amongst the group. She learned his name was Benjamin Eddington, and while she was attracted to him, he wasn’t part of her plan. She wanted to invest her time with someone who could provide the same life, her parents were able to provide her. While Emmaline wasn’t ever described as a shallow or superficial person, when it came to her future plan, she couldn’t help it. She wanted to spoil her kids like they spoiled her. The fact that Ben was polar opposites to her plan, is what made her so attracted to him and accepted his phone number when he gave it to her.

■ WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? ■

Since meeting Benjamin, her plan shifted. She’d been able to get to know him and the few men who walked into the emergency room all those years ago. She was comfortable with them, despite them belonging to one of the scariest gangs in the city. Emmaline never saw that side of her boyfriend of his friends, though she knew it was there. She saw the aftermath when Ben would come to the apartment with blood on his t-shirt. It wasn’t often that it happened, though it did happen. The Royals of Purgatory became a large part of her life when she started dating Benajmin more seriously. Despite pushing her away, she needed him in her life. Her dreams of working in a hospital, were still very much alive, though she also committed herself to help any member of the Royals. She loved Ben and accepted the fact that the Royals were a part of him, and she got on board with that almost immediately.

■ KEEP THIS AWAY FROM YOUR ENEMIES ■

Her boyfriend and the Royals brought a sense of adventure to her life and her work. Being a help to the Royals was something she found pride in. She didn’t speak a word of her involvement to anyone since she knew it would tarnish her reputation at the hospital. Though helping those who weren’t able to enter the hospital doors without being questioned by police was something she could sympathize with. Though the longer she dated Ben, the more she cared for the members of the gang, and with that when they got hurt. She wanted to help. She wanted to feel needed, she felt that whenever she walked into that clubhouse with her medical bag. She knew that her boyfriend was protective and hated it when she was called. They both knew that she was walking on a fine line when it came to helping the Royals. Not because of their reputation, though became she needed to steal supplies from her place of work to help whatever wound they’d managed to get. That being said, she didn’t want her boyfriend’s overprotectiveness to get in the way of a member’s health or safety. That’s why she gave her personal number to the Joshua Krongold and Carson Woods, and told them to call her, without telling Ben. While it wasn’t healthy to lie to the man she loved, it was for the right of the club. Only everyone knows, lies were eventually meant to be leaked.  - Update -  When Ben found out about her sneaking behind his back, he wasn’t pleased, in the slightest, though they were able to come to a real agreement. One that would please the both of them in future arrangements. Usually she wouldn’t have agreed to his terms, she would have pushed him as she usually did. Though things were different now, she was carrying their child, their baby girl, and she knew he would be going crazy if she hadn’t agreed to meet him halfway. Calling him, or a male member they trusted to come with her when she was sent off to help an injured member. Recently, her work had really been cut out for her. Between the many injuries related to serious events, and personal vendettas on top of it. Her boyfriend Ben, had had enough. They had one of their biggest fights in a long time. He wanted her to leave New York, the only place she has ever called home, in order to be safer as she carried their child. Logically she understood his side, though ethically, she couldn’t leave her patients, both member-related and non-member-related. She was committed to them in a way Ben couldn’t understand, she wasn’t showing quite yet. At 14 weeks she was still able to hide it very well, so she chose to rent a temporary apartment to hide out in, while her boyfriend thought she was in another state with her sibiling. 

■ RELATIONSHIPS. ■

■ Karen Woods: Karen came to her place of work, and asked her to help her. She said she hadn’t been feeling well, and they soon learned together that the girl was pregnant. Emmaline promised to keep it a secret from her parents, and the club.

■ Walter Lorcan: She often sees Walter and his squad in the hospital wing as they bring in patients who are important to whatever case they're currently working on.

■ Evan Alcott: Evan was her boyfriend's best friend. When she and Ben became more serious, she was introduced to him and his kids.  

■ Vanessa Meza: Emmaline helps the ex- prospect and has her back both in and out of the hospital. She’s started to accompany her when the Royals call for medical attention. 

■ CONNECTIONS. ■

■  Talora Borah > provides her prescribed sleeping pills

■  Stephanie Alcott > Tries to reach out and lend an ear

■  Emilie Nolan > Recent Patient

■  Avery Harding > Paramedic

Emmaline Otterly is an OPEN character and is portrayed by Alexandra Breckenridge who’s FC IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.

[bloodline-rpg]

ALEX REYES // 26 // HUMAN

❝ Keep you like an oath, may nothin but death do us part ❞

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BIOGRAPHY

Carlotta Reyes didn’t believe in luck. Carlotta Reyes said that luck was a way to explain away God’s will, a way to let people give something else credit for the hard work people put in to get what they needed in life. Despite everything her mother said, Alexandra Reyes believed firmly in luck. If only by omission. Because it was the only way to explain why some people could have everything and others could have none at all. It made sense to her, that some random, elaborate, spinning wheel of fate determined who got what. It made more sense than thinking her mother’s three jobs and her father constantly not being home with them were still not enough hard work to give them a real family, to get them out of their trailer, to absolve them of living in fear, to make her father stop coming home drunk. 

The social worker didn’t call it luck. The social worker called it criminal activity, alcoholism, alcohol induced violence, endangering a child. Alex wondered why they suddenly showed up when she was ten and not any time before that. Her life had always been what it was; rain on the tin roof of the trailer, sleeping on the couch with her shoes on, listening to her parents argue or her mother cry depending on whether or not he’d come home. She always loved her mother and resented her father. Alex would have chosen her mother over her father any day, in any fight. It was perhaps why he resented both of them so much. Someone once told her that her mother hadn’t done the same thing. That she’d always choose her husband over her child. Alex never really understood that until the second social worker, sometime around her fifteenth birthday. She’d come with packets about domestic abuse, about a shelter for women, resources to get them on their feet, without her husband for once, without danger looming over them, with real money no one could drink away. For the first time, Alex thought maybe luck wasn’t real. Maybe her mother had been right. Maybe things came to people who waited, who asked, who worked for them. But Carlotta Reyes chose her husband. 

She said it was loyalty, love, that her husband had given her a life, a roof over her head, the daughter that she loved. And the social workers took Alex away without missing another beat. For Alex, it felt like the truest betrayal. Her mother was her only person, her only tether, her home. Suddenly she had a new one. A place with tons of other kids, tons of adults, tons of people constantly checking on her, asking about her well being, wanting her to go to school, participate, be part of them. They called the weeks after that an isolation period. Depression, maybe. Alex didn’t call them anything. She missed her home, missed the rain on the tin roof of the trailer, the sound of her mother’s battery operated radio. Her bedroom was always quiet, with one empty bed and nothing else in it. Until one day it wasn’t. Until that bed was filled by a girl with bounce and blonde curls, a loud voice, bright eyes, and more warmth and love to give than anyone Alex had ever met. 

It took some time but she eventually warmed up to Peyton Avery. Peyton yammered on about how surprisingly smart she was for someone so quiet, had a thousand remarks about how Alex didn’t know who the Jonas Brothers were. They filled each other in, on all the different parts of life they’d each pissed dealing with their own messes. They spent the quiet night time filling the dark with their hopes and dreams, falling asleep in one another’s beds. Peyton got Alex out of her room and in return, Alex gave Peyton someone who loved her unconditionally. Peyton chose Alex and Alex chose Peyton. And Alex was reminded, once again, that luck was real. 

The girls went on to graduate together while living in their group home, to go to college and chase their dreams. For Alex, college was more about chasing Peyton. Between school work and studying. But she kept up. And it kept her on her toes. She’d read in psych 101 that the children of alcoholics were often the most compassionate. But Alex only really ever felt that compassion toward Peyton. And animals. It was the abandoned puppy at the group home that had first gotten Alex thinking about the way animals could be loved or hated, discarded or kept just like children. Of course it had been Peyton that talked to the home into letting the puppy stay. And they’d left it behind when they went to school. But Alex never stopped thinking about it. It lead to her pursuit of veterinary medicine in college, put some drive behind her, gave her something to study and something to make of herself. And it lead her to one day sitting in her office, after college, listening to the others go on about werewolves. They  whispered about it, even if everyone knew. They talked about the signs, what they’d seen, shared stories like it was around a campfire. Alex, ever a realist didn’t pay much attention. She showed compassion for all things, even the supernatural and had no desire to call it into question. 

Until the night Peyton showed up in an alley, bloody, torn to pieces. The bite was unmistakable. Terrified of what it would mean for her best friend, Alex took Peyton to recover and then they ran away. She tended to Alex’s wounds and talked her through her first shift, did everything she could to understand her friend’s condition. And eventually found the place where they’d be safest, where Peyton could be around people like her and be safe and not alone. Alex didn’t assume they’d be kind to humans, but she never brought that up along the way. And even if she was greeted by being immediately tossed into a cell, she intends to stay there for as long as it takes to get Peyton to the other side of understanding who she is. 

______________________________________________PERSONALITY/TRAITS

Alex is quiet, hardworking, loyal and compassionate. But her lifestyle has put a chip on her shoulder, made her hesitant to reach out to people who don’t reach to her first. She’s used to having only her people and no more, used to making use of her own hands and mind to pass time and used to doing whatever it takes to keep her person safe. Alex took her mother’s penchant for hard work and sacrifice with her even after leaving her family, but she has her father’s quiet anger, his frustrated realism that understands that sometimes the world only spins for certain people and not others. 

DETAILS

STATUS: TAKEN

Related bios: Peyton Avery

Species/Family info: Human

Faceclaim: Barbara Lopez

[hwu-adventures-blog]

Honouring the Past:

Book Series: The Royal Romance/The Royal Heir, references to the It Lives series.

Pairing: Maxwell x MC, mentions Lucas x MC.

Setting: before the Apple Ball but after the car crash.

Warnings: mention of bullying by family members, entitled parent and entitled sibling, separation of parents, bad language.

Description: whilst looking through a box of her old stuff, Zoe Beaumont comes across a photo that brings back some memories of a tragedy in her life, it’s up to Maxwell to try to cheer his wife up and that somehow leads to a discussion about what they are going to name the future Heir of Cordonia.

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A fairly heavily pregnant Zoe Beaumont was sat in her room shifting through some boxes her dad had sent over of her childhood stuff he’d thought she might like for the baby when she came across it. a framed photo of her and her younger half brother, Fred. It from one time her dad and her had embarked on their annual visit to the town of Westchester in Oregon to visit her mother, Alexandra, stepfather, Elijah and half brother, she could remember that summer clearly. She was twelve, her paternal step mother and step sister , Julie and Liana were pushing the boundaries of their usual petty bullying and she was miserable. Her dad, James, had noticed her mood change and had tried to get it out of her however she wouldn’t tell him so her dad had left her step mother Julie and stepsister Liana to house sit, whilst he and Zoe hopped onto the plane to see the rest of her family in an attempt to cheer her up. It was one of the best things her dad had done, and he was a great dad, but the lengths he was willing to go to to cheer his daughter up always astounded Zoe.

You see, her mom and dad had been best friends since they were little and that hadn’t seemed to change, even after one drunken night when they were sixteen and seventeen that had created Zoe herself, or when they decided to end the relationship that had just fallen out of romantic love when she was two, or when her mom met her current husband Elijah Peralta and had her son, Fredrick when Zoe was five (hell, it was James who introduced Alexandra and Elijah in the first place, and was even best man at their wedding and godfather to Fred) or when her dad married an entitled witch with her spawn of Hell who was the same age as Zoe at six but acted like her spawn was above her despite her being seventeen at her birth just because Zoe was bi-racial and hated her mom just because she was black. Nevertheless, Zoe loved most of the situation she was in, she got on like a house on fire with Elijah, who treated her like she was his own child, and she had the best little brother in the world. She’d had so much fun there, on that holiday, she’d forgotten about the petty abuse she’d suffered at Liana and Julie’s hand, and they’d even gotten the biggest ice cream from a dessert shop on the last day there and that was when the photo was taken. It was one of her happiest memories and one of the last ones before her life went to shit. Her dad got very sick, she was forced to drop out of college and drop her dream of pursuing a career in musical theatre and get a job as a waitress because why should her step mom pay for her husband’s medication, when she was paying for her own daughter’s education? which said daughter then screwed up because she got pregnant by her badboy boyfriend. And then kicked Zoe out of the house on her twenty first birthday so she now had to pay for her father’s treatment (which she didn’t mind really she’d do anything to help her dad) and rent and food. She managed it, for a few years but of course if the opportunity came, to leave she was definitely going to take it. And she was glad she did, when it came along in the form of Maxwell Beaumont (and Liam and Drake). Luckily by that time her father was in remission from his illness and that only added to her choice of escaping. Zoe’s life immediately became better after she left, only hindered by the death of her younger brother just after she’d started (kind of secretly) dating Maxwell.

She remembered that phone call well, she was in the lounge area of the Beaumont’s residence when her mom had called in tears. She’d obviously asked what was wrong and then was told her brother was dead. He’d gone off into the woods with his friends and then most of them had been found dead, with the only survivor being Lucas, a boy that Zoe knew for certain her brother had a crush on and her brother’s body was never found but he was assumed dead as Lucas had told them Fred was dead. She’d broken down on the phone then and there and was inconsolable, to the point where not even Maxwell had been unable to cheer her up in the usual manor.

All this thinking of her brother was making her upset. He was never going to get to see his niece or nephew, he wasn’t going to get to grow old with Lucas, who Zoe met after the funeral, and had her suspicions confirmed that, yeah they were in love with each other. And that upset her. She was also kind of happy thinking of her brother before he died and all the rare but fun times they had together.

“Hey Zo, Liam’s just arrived as have Hana and Drake, to start to get ready for the Apple ball tonight” Maxwell poked his head round the door an excited grin on his face, he was so excited to meet his son or daughter, in a month or so, and Zoe honestly had no doubt he was going to be a great father.

“Hm? Yeah, I’ll be there in a minute” Zoe said sounding uncharacteristically distant

“Woah hold up, what’s wrong my little blossom?” Maxwell’s demeanour suddenly changed from cheerful to concerned as he hurried to his wife’s side.

“It’s nothing, it’s probably just stupid hormones” Zoe sniffed

“Come on Zoe, it’s my job as your husband to cheer my amazing wife and mother of my child up, so what’s up?”

Zoe didn’t say anything but looked down at the photo, Maxwell followed her gaze and gently took the photo from her to have a look

“is that what you looked like as a kid? My wife was cute even then” Maxwell said “and I’m guessing that’s-“

“Fred” Zoe’s voice was barely a whisper

“Is that what’s upsetting you?”

“It’s stupid- it just occurred to me that our kid is never going to meet their maternal uncle and-“

“Hey that’s not stupid, I’d be sad if our kid never got to meet Bertrand if he died before they were born and honestly I’m a bit upset my mother isn’t able to meet them”

“I don’t know why it’s getting to me now though”

“Like you said, hormones” Maxwell joked “ow!” He exclaimed and leapt up as Zoe hit him playfully with the cushion next to her but she managed to smile at him through her tears but then it dropped back

“You know what, we should honour your brother somehow”

“What?”

“why don’t we name them Fredrick if they turn out to be a boy, like you suggested when we were last discussing it?”

“A-are you sure? I seem to remember it was a little too traditional when I last suggested it and I want our kid to have a name we both like”

“It’s grown on me, in fact I think it would be perfect way better than Maxwell Jr” Maxwell smiled

“Really?” Zoe smiled her eyes prickling with more tears

“Yeah anything is better than Maxwell Jr, we’d be honouring your brother in the best way and i think that any sibling of yours would be proud of their amazing sister and her brilliant child even if they never got to meet them”

“Oh Maxwell!” Zoe exclaimed crying harder

“Hey I thought I was supposed to cheer you up, not make you worse”

“I’m not sad, I’m happy, it’s the stupid hormones” Zoe said wiping her eyes with her hand

“Well-“

“-Maxwell, I love you, but if you make another hormone joke that cushion will be thrown at you in a place you don’t want to be hit and I may be eight months pregnant but my strength is just as good”

“Noted”

“Just since were on the topic of baby names, any thought on girl’s names?”

“It’s silly, but I always liked Grace as a name” Maxwell said

“You’re kidding?”

“What? Why?”

“I’ve always liked the name as my mom’s mom was named Grace, and she really helped my mom fight the stigma of being a black teen mom, she died when I was really young but Granny Grace became an inspiration to me” Zoe laughed

“Grace if it’s a girl and Fred if it’s a boy! We’ve got our child’s name sorted!” Maxwell exclaimed before he looked at his wife beaming with delight “I can’t wait to meet them!”

“hopefully not for another month or so though, unless something goes wrong, which is unlikely if we take it easy” Zoe replied

“I’m not sure I can wait that long but I’ll try” Maxwell grinned “I’d rather they be healthy and on time than not though”

“Did you hear that? Just come out when you’re ready, there’s no rush- seriously, you may be your dad’s child and mommy and daddy can’t wait to meet you but take your time okay?” Zoe addressed her bump softly before feeling a kick from the baby “I’m going to take that as a yes”

Maxwell and Zoe laughed at that before Maxwell knelt down and rested his head against his wife’s tummy

“Hey, it’s your dad here, just here to tell you that we’re going to be quite the team, because we’ve already managed to cheer your mom up already”

That was true Zoe was no longer crying or upset in any capacity “Also we need to go to your uncle’s Liam, Drake and auntie Hana and get ready for your mom’s last event before we can meet you and I know she’s feeling nervous about it after the last few eventful weeks we’ve had so if you can give her an encouraging kick that would be great!”

The baby kicked in response again Maxwell looked at Zoe “the baby has spoken” he got up on his feet and offered her his hand “Come on, let’s go and see our friends for the last event before we’re a proper family” Zoe took his hand with a smile and was pulled up by her husband before wrapping her arms around him the best she could

“What’s that for?”

“Thank you Maxwell, for putting up with me and being the best husband ever”

“You don’t have to thank me, I’ve got the best wife ever, although I was half expecting you to blame your hormones for your mood again”

“Aaaand moment over” Zoe said moving away from Maxwell and picking up another cushion from the bed and looking menacingly at Maxwell in a light hearted way, aimed at him

“I forgot! I’m sorry! Zoe! Have mercy! Zoe!” He flinched bracing himself for the thud

Zoe lowered her aim putting the cushion back

“Alright, but only because our friends are waiting”

She smiled and took hold of Maxwell’s warm hand, intertwining her finger in between his

“Come on, let’s go and see our friends”

And the couple walked out hand in hand, knowing that very soon they’ll be a proper family and Zoe was sure any child of hers would make her brother proud, wherever he was now.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

A/N: This is my way of coping with the fact that the MC and Their LI has had no discussion about baby names together and this probably won’t be canon but still. Also, I hadn’t really gone into my MC’s backstory although I headcannon that my TRR/TRH!MC and my ITLITW!MC were half siblings and yes, literally only Lucas survived in my play through of ITLITW and my MC got turned into Mr Red (but that was before I really started posting properly on this blog so I didn’t post anything). But yeah, that’s it although I will say that if Pixelberry paywalls naming our baby in the next book I’m done with the series, sorry I’m still a little bitter about the pacing of the first book of TRH. (But I’m pretty they won’t do that as I’m sure if they did everyone would riot). Also ITLITW ended around the time that book 2 of Royal Romance did so I put the end of ITLITW during the events of book 2 of Royal Romance but before Constantine’s assassination as I finished ITLITW a while before TRR book 2. Anyway hope you enjoyed this fanfic! And I’ve got another one planned where MC finds a portrait of Percival Beaumont and points out that the genetics are so strong that he’s literally Maxwell with a beard! So look out for that!

[elanorjane]

Fanfic Masterlist: Rumbelle, Fosterson, L&O:CI, Spuffy

Thanks @jackabelle73 for declaring this masterlist day! 

Rumbelle

California Soulmates - Pop princess Belle wants to write her own music and get out from under her father’s thumb. Single father Gold wants to put his failed music career behind him and get the hell out of L.A. When inspiration strikes, there’s only one problem…the songs they’re writing aren’t their own. They’re each other’s. “Telepathic soulmates” RCIJ for @beastlycheese

Picture of Beauty - Fashion house Jefferson-Mills needs inspiration. Photographer Gold believes a librarian he photographed by accident has what it takes. Now it’s up to Gold to turn Belle into a model worthy of Paris Fashion Week. Based on the movie Funny Face.

Teacup Redux - Rumpelstiltskin trains half-sisters Regina and Zelena in order to cast the curse that will reunite him with his son. In the meantime, he gains a young maid. When he and Belle fall in love and have a son, Rumple calls off the curse. But the two sisters, feeling betrayed, cast the curse anyway, separating true love and raising Gideon themselves. In Storybrooke, a ten-year-old Gideon gets a book from a pretty librarian and he begins to suspect there’s something magical about his town.

Alias Series:

*WInner of the 2018 Rumbelle Prompt Showdown* Written under the pen name Deshelved. Story entries for Rounds 1-5, plus sequels.

His Favorite Criminal - Weaver is killing time at the station on a rainy night when his favorite criminal saunters in. 

His Favorite Woman - Weaver juggles the many women in his life.

Minor Charges - Weaver takes a young punk into custody. 

Community Stakeholders -  Lacey knew that most people thought she was a screw up. Despite people’s doubts, she could give every single one of them the finger with confidence. 

We Could Be Heroes -  Weaver breaks up a fight. 

Love on Ice series:

Belle is an up and coming pairs figure skater. Gold is a disgraced ex-pairs Olympic medalist coerced out of hiding to coach her and her partner, Gaston, to Olympic gold. They go roughly in chronological order from Not Right For Anybody Else on.

Love on Ice - Figure skater Belle and coach Gold. At the Olympics. Over Valentine’s Day. For the February @a-monthly-rumbelling prompt: Love Letter, Candy Hearts, Chocolate, Roses, Blind Date

Not Right For Anybody Else - How Gold became Belle’s skating coach.

First Positions - The first few months of Gold being Belle’s skating coach.

What Was the Last Book You Read? - Written in the final hours of March for A Monthly Rumbelleing’s March Smut Prompt: Having a wet dream and calling the other’s name during it.

Silver Buttons All Down Her Back - Belle had secured Gold’s attendance her 21st birthday party. She’d made the request under the guise of improving their skater-coach relationship. But what she really wants to do is test the boundaries. Written for the @a-monthly-rumbelling prompt: “You’re the most annoying person I know but I think I’m in love with you anyway.”

A Little Flip -  Gold tries to transfer Belle's feelings for him to Gaston. Let's all take a guess on how that's going to go.

Naked Male Insecurity -  Belle and Gaston grow closer. Gold has a reasonable and mature reaction. Ha! Not.

Foreplay - Gold puts his skates back on for the first time in over a decade. Will Belle be there to help him get his groove back?

Fosterson (Thor/Jane Foster)

Thrown -  Mafia AU. The story of two sisters who chose each other ... and two brothers that didn't. Jane Foster is a doctor on the straight and narrow. Thor Odinson doesn't know right from wrong. Darcy Lewis has always lived her life on the fringe. Expelled from his own family, Loki Odinson has never needed an ally more. *Based on philyra-dreamhouse's gifset and prompt: http://philyra-dreamhouse.tumblr.com/post/79058549231

About Time -  “Heimdall witnessed a disturbance, beings appearing from seemingly nowhere, altered in some way.” “An Einstein-Rosen Bridge?” Thor shook his head, “He’s unsure.” “But it could be an Einstein-Rosen Bridge,” Jane suggested brightly. “Jane, I thought we agreed,” Thor began, glancing over to where Leika played on the floor. She threw up her hands, “I know, I know, whoever’s race discovers it gets to go check it out first.” She continued throwing items into her bag, now with a little more force than necessary. “But Asgardians seems to find all the good stuff,” she lamented.

The North Star -  Jane and Thor’s first Christmas/Hanukkah together. Holiday fluff. Post-TDW

Law & Order: Criminal Intent 

Take Me Anywhere - Alexandra Eames never wanted to be a princess. She wanted to play and climb and jump and throw with the boys and for thirty-two years she had. Now a country which she had never really identified with as her own, have risen up to demand her as their figurehead.    

A Woman Scorned - Best read after a viewing of Untethered.

Out of It - Begins with Eames and Ross busting Bobby out of the Psych Ward. Post-Untethered

Moments -  Various Moments in the lives of Bobby, Alex, Emma, and co.

Telling the Fam' -  “Isn’t he the crazy guy that throws himself off of buildings and slices his hand open in interrogation rooms?”

A Labor Story or Hard Labor Emma Jane Goren-Eames enters the world. Alex gets annoyed. Bobby panics.

Overprotected - Future Fic. Emma Jane Goren-Eames recounts how everyone found out about her, with a little help from her parents’ favorite psychopath

Bullpen or Playpen?  - Circumstances out of her control force Alex to bring her and Bobby’s daughter, Emma, to the precinct. “Let’s go play ‘terr’gation!”

zoion logia - Future Fic. A series of shorts I have planned – snippets of Emma Jane GorenEames’ life so far.

Spuffy

Back Together- At sixteen they got pregnant and hitched. They regretted it two years later and split, separating their twin babies. Now, thirteen years later the siblings are bringing their parents back together. *Based on The Parent Trap*

Before Today - AU Buffy and Spike are assassins hired by their bosses, Angel and Cordelia, to kill each other. What happens when their passion for killing turns into a passion for each other? (Think rebel Buffy in “The Wish”)

Comedown -AU Buffy Summers has been asked to move in with her boyfriend Angel Giles, heir to the law firm of Wolfram and Hart. But when Angel’s rebel younger brother, Spike, returns to claim what is rightfully his, Buffy sees Angel in a new light as sparks fly between Spike and herself. Angel continues to plow ahead in the relationship, and Spike brings her to question her choices in life. Will she follow her current path or follow her heart?

Dark City - The future of Sunnydale is dark. Buffy Summers is one of the few left to fight the good fight. When she has to make a deal with one of the darkest there is, will she be able to keep to the calling she was assigned so long ago, or will she submerge herself in his Dark City?

Game of Love - Buffy, Xander, Willow, Anya, and Spike are friends from college. After the graduation The Gang, except Spike, opens a now famous wedding boutique Fairytale. While Spike is happy and getting great projects working for a very popular bridal magazine as a photographer. Now, Spike's boss Liliah wants the famous Buffy in her magazine. Who'll take the great, big project? Spike of course. But Buffy refuses to do the spread, so Spike makes a proposition: he'll find her a guy in exchange for the project. What happens when Spike realizes he is The Guy and falls for her big time? Buffy's already found a man -- a guy that Spike set her up with! Much Spuffiness ensues.

Havilon - S6 Glory is still out in search of the key. A gold poison arrow now in her possession. It hits someone. But who? How is the poison cured? This is a story I started back in 2002 on fanfiction.net under the penname bondgirl0018. I’m revising and continuing the entire thing. This is my first go at a long non-AU Spuffy. Spuffy eventually, Spike/Dawn friendship.

It's the Great Slayer, Buffy Summers - Spike and Buffy are together celebrating Halloween. No angst, just happy Halloween-ing with a little homage It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Out of the Rubble - Buffy Summers is living out every parent’s worst nightmare and it’s up to Special Agent William “Spike” Giles to find the person who kidnapped her daughter and bring her back (hopefully) alive. But as these two will learn, the closer they get to the truth, the closer tragedy will bring them together.

Return To You - Years after leaving Sunnydale, he comes back to claim his childhood love. But she’s not so easily convinced. Can he come to terms with the boy he once was and get back the girl he left behind?

Someday, Much More - Spike Giles’s brother, Angel, skips town, leaving him with a little girl and a big responsibility. Forced to give up his big-city L.A. life, he meets a small-town girl who could be his saving grace.

What You're Waiting For - Buffy Summers is a jaded writer. Spike Giles is her editor. When Buffy is summoned home for a family affair in the midst of her latest novel, she drags New York back home with her to little ol’ Sunnydale. Her two worlds are going to collide. And nothing will ever be the same.

[loyolahcmass]

Homily on Believer by Imagine Dragons

Here is the preview of Fr. Rossi’s homily on the song Believer by Imagine Dragons:

“Believer” Homily: HCM

 "Amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                          John 12: 20-33

What is it about Imagine Dragons?

 Why are they one of the most popular rock groups around today?

 Hardly a week goes by that somebody doesn’t suggest one of their songs for the Hopkins Mass.

 And, when someone makes that suggestion, everybody says, “Yeah! That’s one of my favorite songs!”

__________

 So, what is it?

 It certainly isn’t that the members of the group are publicity hounds.

 Even if you’re a fan of their music, can you name even one member of the band?

 They’re not in-your-face celebrities the way many pop stars are these days.

 So, what is it?

__________

 Well, there songs always have catchy melodies.

 They have a great beat.

 They’re filled with energy and life.

 Try to stay still listening to an ID song!

 And, the topic is usually something most of us can relate to.

 It’s down-to-earth and usually hopeful.

__________

 “You build me up!”

                               “Believer,” Imagine Dragons

 “Believer” is a perfect example of an ID song.

 It’s got all the qualities mentioned above.

 And there’s no doubt about it, the guys in Imagine Dragons are true believers.

 They worked like dogs against all the odds to become successful in the music business.

 And when they finally made it after years of hard knocks, they celebrated their success with us: they wrote and performed the song “Top of the World.”

 It was the first ID’s song that caught my attention and we used it at the Hopkins Mass the first time we ever did a “sending forth” song.

__________

 It’s an anthem that says, “We’ve worked hard and made it, and so can you.”

 It’s a song that could only be written by believers: people who believe that it’s possible to succeed in this life even when times are tough.

 I not only like Imagine Dragon’s songs, I admire those guys!

__________

 Speaking of believers I admire, I’d like to tell you about another person I respect very much.

 Her name is Alexandra Bernadotte and she’s the daughter of Haitian immigrants. 

 She came to the United States with her family when she was just eight, speaking only French and Haitian-Creole.

 But, she quickly learned English and worked very hard in elementary and high school.

 In 1988, she won a scholarship to Dartmouth College. 

 It was a dream come to true for Alex and her family.

 She would be the first member of her family to graduate from college.

__________

 But realizing that dream proved to be far more difficult than she imagined.

 Her years at Dartmouth were filled with isolation, self-doubt, and near failure.

 The low point came during her sophomore year when she was forced to return home on academic suspension. 

 She realized - almost too late - that she was not ready for the Dartmouth experience.

__________

 But with a lot of help from her friends and teachers, support from her family, and perseverance, Alex made it. 

 Now, she's working to ensure that other first-generation American students avoid the pitfalls she faced getting through college. 

 A lot of colleges are recruiting these students, but they fail to understand that they might not be ready for the higher education challenges.

 Only 9% of these students ever graduate from college.

__________

 So, Alex started Beyond 12, a nonprofit organization that uses technology to work with college students, tracking their progress and ensuring that they complete their degrees. 

 Beyond 12 currently tracks some 50,000 students on 180 campuses across the country. 

 Alex and her team alert them via app to course registration, financial aid, and other campus resources. 

 Her group also tutors students, in-person or online, offering advice, encouragement and counselling.

 Alexandra Bernadotte has taken her experience of near-disaster and, through Beyond 12 is giving new generations of students a better chance not only to succeed, but to excel in college.

__________

 Alex's experience mirrors Jesus’ grain of wheat parable and Imagine Dragon’s song “Believer”. 

 From her own difficult experience of being an immigrant student trying to succeed in college - "dying" to her fears and failures - she is now helping students with backgrounds such as hers realize their full potential to succeed. 

 Jesus holds up the grain of wheat as a symbol of hope in the wake of our own difficult experiences and stressful transitions. 

__________

 “Christ is the source of salvation for all.”

                                                               Hebrews 5:9

 Christ-like love demands change, risk, hard work: in other words, a certain amount of "dying to self".

 But, if we're willing to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others and risk caring for them, Christ promises us salvation both here and in heaven.

 In our willingness to show compassion to others, there will always be second chances for them and for us, opportunities to begin again. 

 Only by reaching out beyond ourselves do we learn and grow as human beings.

 Only by giving to others do we receive.

 It’s a paradox, but it’s true.

 Just ask believers like Imagine Dragons and Alex.

[fynntales]

Plot: Canyon Conquest - Epilogue

((The epilogue story is taking place, 5 days ago. After rescuing the Great Zapfish by the two agents that Marie recruited, Inkopolis is in peace once again. Now, where are they now after this?))

Eimie (mentioned) belongs to marchant-girls

Aqua (mentioned) belongs to askthesquidfamily

Agent 7 belongs to agent-7-at-your-service

Dawn was getting dressed in her room, preparing to go out to play some Turf Wars. After venturing through Octo Canyon, she's gotten better with her Heavy Splatling Deco. She was happy than Sheldon gave her back the weapon with a few new adjustments.

Once Dawn was finished, she steps out to the living room to see her parents: Cheryl and Raymond Sparks. Appearently, her dad has the day off from shipping bonuses for egg collectors at the docks. "I'm heading out, now to play!" She says, before giving them the biggest hugs ever.

"Be careful out there, sweetie! Make mama proud with your Splatling!" Cheryl couldn't help, but smile. Not only her daughter left the house some more, but she made friends with Sage from next door. Once Dawn left, she wraps her arms around her husband and smiles. "I can't believe my advice really works! I was worried that she would go back to watching supernatural TV shows, all night long."

Ray lets out a hearty chuckle. "Dawn wanted to have a fresh start in Inkoplis Square after a week. It brings a tear in my eye to see her grow up." He couldn't be any more happier to see his son and daughter, all grown up.

It was a 20 minute walk from her apartment to Inkopolis Square. She would take the bus, but she prefers walking by herself. Once she arrives the center of Inkopolis Square, she took a minute to breathe in the fresh summer air until fall comes. That means, she's going to be attending at a new high school. Suddenly, her relaxation was interrupted when she heard a loud slap from here. She turns to see a girl, leaving a red hand mark on Hanzo.

"Ugh! In your dreams, jerk!!" The random Inkling girl said, before storming off. She must've slapped poor Hanzo in the face from all of that flirting.

Hanzo winced from the stinging pain on his left cheek, where the red hand mark is placed. "Geez.. Even some of the pretty girl are fiesty in Square.. No matter, it was worth it.. Ow.." the hybrid held his cheek with his left palm for a brief moment until he notices Dawn, walking towards him.

"Another rejection, Hanz? Some things never change." She couldn't help but giggle at the hand mark on his face.

"Great to see you again, Dawn! I haven't heard from you in month! How ya been?" The pain subsides as he gave Dawn, a friendly hug. After Skyla's disbandment of the squad, Hanzo's been moving to another part of town with his mother. The Takoshi Grill family restaurant opened for business near the harbor of the Manta Maria.

Dawn returns the hug before letting go of him. It's been a few months since the squad team broke up. Dawn also notices the Skull Bandana around his neck. "Hanz, is that what I think it is..?"

"Oh, this?" Hanzo revealed the bandana to Dawn and smiles. "Scorpia gave her own bandana to me.. Now that she's attending college for 4 years.. She's not afraid to show her scar in public, thanks to Sky by her side.." Hanzo really missed his fellow team member, so much. She's the one who comforts him after another rejection. "She told me to take good care of it before she left.."

Dawn's smile fades, the moment she thinks about Scorpia. She can never forget the time she spent with her. She looked intimidating to Dawn at first, but it didn't take long for Dawn to open up to her. Her last moment with her was visiting an abandoned apartment in Bluefin Depot on last Halloween. She thought there was an actual ghost, but it was none other than Scopria's sister. ("Speaking of which, where is Azalea...? She hasn't called me since we returned the Great Zapfish...?") Not only she misses Scorpia, but she also worries about Azalea's absence.

"Dawn? Hey, Dawn? Are you alright? You're kinda spacing out.." Hanzo interrupts by waving a hand in front of her.

"H-Huh..?" Dawn snapped back to reality and stared at Hanzo. She was daydreaming about Azalea, she acts like she didn't see Hanzo in front of her. "Sorry about that.. I tend to do that.." Dawn giggled, rubbing the back of her head with one hand. She'll worry about Azalea, another time. First, she's planning on battling in Turf Wars but she's waiting on a certain someone. "That reminds me.. Remember when I told you about Sage, yesterday? He's coming to join us for some matches.. Of course, he'll be arriving late.."

"Yeah, you did mentioned me about that guy. What is he? Your boyfriend, or something?" Hanzo couldn't help, but smirk at her. Dawn has been thinking about Sage, the moment she arrived to the Square.

Dawn rolls her eyes and gave him, a playful jab on the arm. "Shaddup, Hanz.. We're just starting over to become friends after I was being such a prude since I moved here. Nothing more.." She wondered how Sage is doing after they saved the Great Zapfish, together.

Meanwhile in Octo Valley...

"Ugh.. Can we take a break now...?" Alexandra said, finished with mopping the floors from top to bottom. The two reformed Octolings were busy with sprucing up Tundra's battle dojo. The damage wasn't as extreme, but the entire dojo was a hot mess.

Tundra was sitting at the dining room table with Agent 7 and Eris. And of course, Fynn is also here to help out with the cleaning. "Alright, take 10! You too, Fynn!" The one-eyed Octoling called out the two of them from the dining room. She turns back to face Agent 7 with a smile. "So.. What can I do you for, Mr. Seven? I haven't heard from you in a while."

Agent 7 clears his throat, before he could explain the details. "I've come here to take your associate for some questioning. Not a lot, but it has something to do with Callie and Fynn's disappearance.. It appears that a couple of new recruits that Marie hired, restored the Great Zapfish again. Correct?"

Eris hung her her down in shame and defeat. She was responsible for the creation of the Hypno Chamber and the kidnapping of Fynn. "Yes.. I honestly, don't remember a thing, after that I woke up.. That was until Alex explained about my madness.. But, there's no point in resisting your request. I'll come with you to give you the answers, you need. Starting now, I'm no longer working for Lord Octavio."

Agent 7 was happy to hear Eris's response. "Splendid! It long take you that long. Give or take about 30 minutes of your time. We could take this outside, if you want."

Eris looks over to Alex and Fynn. The pink Inkling was talking about his plans for the future. He recently, quit his dishwashing job at Aqua's Diner for just one reason. He wanted to become a photographer and start his own photography business. His supervisor, Aqua Blau understood all of this and relieved him from his duties. As for Alexandra, she's not sure what to do after the Great Zapfish was restored.

The blue-ringed Octoling made her decision and stood up from her seat. She knows that everything will be fine. As long as Alex is safe and sound. "30 minutes, right?" She asked.

Agent 7 got up from his seat. He escorted her to the exit, while Tundra was sitting by herself. "Like I said, it won't take long. Just be honest with yourself and you're free to go." Before he opens the door, Agent 7 looks directly at Fynn. "Fynn. It's great to have you back.. For real, this time. Whoever these agents are, they've fought well enough to bring you back to reality." With one last smile, he stepped outside with Eris to talk.

"I'm planning on staying that way.. Give grandma Marie, my regards. Kay?" Fynn was leaning against the wall with Alex. He brought his guitar with him to play a few tunes during his break. He mostly plays his guitar during the fall season.

"What are you going to do now, Fynn? When this is over, I mean.." This is the first time that Alex said his own name, instead of "inkrat". That doesn't change her attitude towards Fynn.

Fynn continued playing the guitar while listening to her question. "My girl, Eimie is taking me to a bar called McWoomie's. I've never heard or been to this place, before.. Man... What have I been missing while I was gone..?" Sooner or later, Fynn will be new in Inkopolis Square after a week ago.

"And then what, huh? Are you going to 'ink her splat zones'? Or is that what you Inklings call it.." Alex smirks at Fynn. She often jokes around people who are already taken. She nudges him on his shoulder, but Tundra shuts it down by bonking her head with a rolled up newspaper. "Hey..!! I was pullin' his leg..!!" She cried.

"That question remains unanswered." Tundra shook her head in response. She sat down in the middle of the group. "Don't listen to her.. You've earned this night for yourself and your girlfriend. It won't hurt to try out this bar. Trust me, I've gotten wasted there once."

Ignoring Alex's nudging, he agrees with his person trainer. He hasn't taken Eimie out to dinner in a long time. Their last dinner was at their favorite restaurant, which involves a ton of shrimp. "Alright then. I guess, I'll eat over there. It has been a while.

The door opens while the three were chatting up a storm. Agent 7 steps in with a sobbing blue-ringed Octoling next to him. Eris kept apologizing for what she did to Fynn and Alex until the agent gives her a pat on the shoulder. "I-I'm... sorry.. I'm so very sorry..!!" Eris cried.

"Whoa, Eris... " Fynn was surprised by this. If it's about the kidnapping, he was over it. He couldn't even stay mad at her after they were reformed. "It's okay, man.. I know it must be hard, leaving the base for good and all.." Fynn hugs the sobbing Octoling. He wraps his arms around her torso to comfort her. "But this isn't your fault.. I told you, I'm over the whole kidnapping and brainwashing thing.. You need to just let go of your dark past and start anew. If I can do it, you and Alex can.. Can you do it for a friend..? You did say, we're friends. Right..?"

Eris was a bit surprised by the hug. No one has ever hugged the former commander. To her, it felt very nice. "O-Okay..." Eris hugged him back, tightly.

The entire went silent while Fynn was still comforting the blue-ringed Octoling. It felt like hours of embracing until they let go of each other. And then, Alex steps in a grabbed Eris's hand. "How about I take you to the guest bedroom.. You need some rest.." Alex escorted her upstairs, leaving the three cephalopods behind.

"Agent 7.." Fynn broke the silence as he got 7's attention. "What were you asking Eris about...? Does it have anything to do with the hypno chamber....?" Fynn couldn't bare to ignore the only place, he remembered last.

Agent 7 lets out a deep sigh and nods. "Yes... Truth is, Eris is the one who created the hypno chamber when Octavio developed the hypnoshades for all units.. She did a test on herself and it went well for Octavio but for her.... She was a different person..." Agent 7 takes off his hat. "That was when she was in anguish.."

"I see..." Maybe it follows up of Eris finding out about Agent 11's whereabouts. He doesn't want to think too much into it, now.

Tundra looks back to hear a light sob from the reformed blue-ringed Octling. She turns back to them, rubbing her head in response. "Well, carp.. I guess, I'll go upstairs to check on Eris.. I would ask Fynn for more work around the house, but he's done enough. You know you're way out, right?"

Agent 7 and Fynn both nodded. Fynn will be the one who can navigate their way out of Octo Valley and back in Inkopolis Plaza. Right now, it's fairly deserted. It used to be hip for 2 years until everyone moved to Inkopolis Square. "I'm sure, Fynn will take us back to the surface."

"I should go back home before it's time to go out tonight. Eimie said, she has something special to give me and I can't turn down an offer like this." Fynn checks the time. It's about 4 in the afternoon. "Yeah, I better get ready before the bar gets crowded. I'll text you later in the morning, teach." Fynn wastes no time to leave the dojo.

Agent 7 looks back to see Fynn being in such a hurry. He turns back to Tundra and tips his hat to her. "I must be off, then. Please comfort Eris as soon as possible. Farewell for now." With that said, he closed the door behind him.

As the two Inklings left the dojo, Tundra walked up the stairs to find Alex and Eris the the guest room. She entered the room to see Eris, sleeping peacefully in the room with Alex. The blue-ringed Octoling has calmed down for a bit and she decides to take a long nap. Alex purrs cutely in her sleep. She was so exhausted from cleaning, she had it sleep here with Eris for the time being.

"Cute." Tundra smiles at the two sleeping Octlings. She slowly closed the door to leave them in peace. Once she descended down the stairs, she takes off her eyepatch again. She sat down on the sofa with a cold beer on the table. She was happy that she finally got herself out of a jam.

Back in Inkopolis Square...

"You wanted to do what?" Hanzo asked, leaning closer to what Dawn has to say. They've been waiting for Sage for 20 minutes at the table.

"I wanted to form a squad. Skyla already quit the team with Scorpia and there's only two of us. It's about time, I take matters into my own hands and form one." Dawn has been doing well on her cousin's team. Also she saved Inkopolis from losing power. She just don't know where to start.

"Well, if you wanted to do this... We need like 2 players who has a B- rank or higher for tryouts. It could be anyone.." Hanzo wouldn't mind joining her newly formed team.

"Maybe it's someone I know for a while ..." While Dawn was thinking of a better ideal teammate, Sage appears in front of them. He arrived, 15 minutes late and he had to run to get to the Square. "Well, look who the Judd dragged in." Dawn smiles, looking at her next door neighbor.

"H-Hey... Sorry for the delay.. heh.. I had to see my brother, since he was leaving the hospital after a whole week.." Sage was running out of breath after he sprinted to the main entrance to Inkopolis Square. "I got some great news, Dawn! While Gale, Mareena, and Chilli were getting back from the hospital, I explained to him about my improvement in Ranked. After I recently showed my rank to my brother, he decides to add me as the fourth member since that no one else was recruited. I'm part of the Elemental Four, now!!" Sage recovered from the 30 minute run and he was so excited to start his first day as the new recruit.

Dawn was both surprised and extremely happy for Sage. Unfortunately, she was about to ask him to ask her new squad. "That's great, Sage! Your goal is finally coming true, at last! I'm proud of you, champ!" Dawn gives her a playful jab at his arm and smiled. For a split second, Dawn realized that she forgot to introduce him to Hanzo who was listening in one conversation. "Oh! I'd like for you to meet Hanzo. He's a friend of mine and a new recruit to my new team."

The Inktoling extends a hand to Sage, giving him a warm welcome. "Pleasure to make your aquaintance. Sage, was it? We've know each other since Sky Splash got started. Right now, we're searching 2 new recuits." Hanzo shakes his hand in response.

"It's great to meet you, Hanzo! And I hope you two find what you're looking for." Sage smiles and returns the enthusiastic handshake. They both let go after a few seconds. "To make up for my tardiness, how about we all eat at the Crust Bucket after some battles? I want to show you, how much I improved since then." After the rescue mission in Octo Canyon, he's changed into a different person.

"Better late than never, y'know." Dawn gets up from her seat. She stretches her arms to get ready for battle. Before she could go to the lobby, she wanted to ask him about something. "Hey, uh.. Sage?" Dawn asks, a bit shyly. She can act as tough as her big brother, but she's still a sweet after two years. "Can you help me with something? I was wondering if you can teach me how to use the Dualies. The thing is, I bought the Dapple Dualies and still sucked." She was fiddling with her short tentacles, before looking into Sage's eyes.

"Really? No one has ever asked me for any advice before.. It's like you're asking me out on a date or something." Sage joked, a bit until he cleared his throat. "Sure thing! Since school is starting next week, how about I tutor you after classes. So, how about it?"

After hearing Sage's response, Dawn's magenta eyes were sparkling like diamonds. "For eel?! Thank you, thank you!" In return, she surprised him with a hug. She was a bit shorter than him and her face was against his chest. After a few seconds of her embrace, she lets go of him and grins. "Alright, now can go out there and kick some ass!" Dawn was back to her spunky attitude and marched over to the Deca Tower lobby.

While Sage was standing still and his face blushing, Hanzo nudges at him. "You're lucky to have a nice girl like her. Make sure, you don't break her heart." Hanzo catches up to her, leaving Sage behind.

"H-Hey, wait up!" Sage can finally move, but he was still flushed from the suden hug. He's glad that she's getting along very well with him since their successful mission.

While the trio was entering the lobby to play, someone was listening from the corner near the lobby and the cafe where a certain sea urchin was killing time on the laptop. A dark violet vampire inkling was standing there and curious about this new team, Dawn was talking about. "2 new recruits, huh..? Interesting.." This could be a good idea to make new friends by joining a squad just like her older sister said to her. But for now, the lonely vampire squid sit back to her corner. She's not use to crowds, just yet.

THE END

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♚ALEXANDRA.SLOANE

“ There’ll be times when my crimes will seem almost unforgivable. I give in to sin because you have to make this life livable “

✚ AGE & DOB: Twenty-Nine & June 21st, 1990 ✚ OCCUPATION: Bartender at Purgatory ✚ AFFILIATION: Kovali & Associate (Undercover FBI Agent)

♛THE HISTORY♛

Alexandra Sloane was never her real name. She was someone else entirely in her past life. Born out of the womb of a woman who didn’t want a child, and from a father who was out of the picture long before she came into the world, she was given the name Melanie. She was too young to remember her mother – the woman was dead by the time she was four years old. Her grandmother never told her exactly what happened, but she would eventually piece together in her adolescence that her mother was a heroin addict whose habits eventually took a toll on her physical being, leaving her an orphan. Her grandmother was kind, but not perfect – the bills weren’t going to pay themselves, and working at a local diner could only pay so much. Money ran thin in the household, and it would come to a point where her grandmother was forced to leave the young Melanie at home some nights to work extra shifts just to make end’s meet.

Melanie spent her lonely nights watching television. After she did the right thing and did her homework, of course.. Her grandmother always emphasized how important it was that she got good grades – she was determined not to let Melanie end up like her drug addict mother and deadbeat father. But once her nights were free, and she didn’t have her grandmother around to tell her to go to bed at her required bedtime, she would stay up to watch all types of shows. One genre in particular caused her to fall down into a black hole of escapism from her reality – crime dramas and thrillers. NYPD Blue, Silence of the Lambs, Twin Peaks, Law and Order… so many shows and films about law enforcement who did everything to find the truth and bring justice. She couldn’t get enough of it. She loved stories about secret agents who saved the world, in particular. She wanted to be like that, someday – someone who made a difference. Someone who saved people. Who saved the world.

Good grades were not enough to get a full ride at a prestigious university. No one from a small town in bumfuck Louisiana would have gotten anyone’s attention. This wasn’t fully realized until all of the college rejection letters she got senior year. So, after, graduation, she decided to kill two birds with one stone – become a police officer, and go to four-year college an hour away part-time. It was difficult, and required a lot of quick naps in her patrol car during her day shifts just to get any decent sleep. But she actually liked doing it. 

Then her grandma became ill.

She was in her last year of school. It took a bit more than four years to reach this point – but she was so close to getting that diploma in criminal justice. That made the crushing weight of the news her grandma gave her over dinner one night that she had pancreatic cancer beyond unbearable. The illness took her body quick – she was dead within months, and Alexandra was officially alone. Numbed by her loss, with no one to go to, or care about, Melanie finished up school. Her grandmother would have wanted to. But once that was done – she had nothing left here. Nothing but a stupid piece of paper, and the run-down small house she spent her life in. She didn’t want to be here anymore. And so, she quit the police force, and left Lousiana for good. But where was she to go? Travel the country endlessly until she perched somewhere that seemed comfortable to live in? 

No. she headed straight for Washington D.C.

With her life savings and her grandmother’s old car that was one bump away from breaking down completely, she went straight to the nation’s capital to apply to become an FBI agent. Even after the ups and downs her life had gone through, she still hung on to that silly childhood dream. Her credentials were enough to at least get an interview. There was appeal in a young woman who had nothings – no family, no attachments, nothing to distract from the job – and the next thing she knew, she was training out in Quantico. It was here that she started to feel alive again. She was beginning to feel like she had purpose after all. There was a struggle here and there during it, but after twenty weeks she was done. She made it. She officially became FBI.

After a month on the job, she was given her first real case – Chicago. She was assigned to work undercover to obtain information on one of the most notorious crime families in the entire country – the Kovali family. She knew of them already, it was one of the many responsibilities of the bureau to investigate organized crime. There were many reasons why they looked to Melanie for the job (not all revealed to her of course) – she was young, did not give off the appearance of someone who could possibly be in law enforcement (especially as a woman, the bureau thought), and she had no familial or romantic ties that could compromise her living in another city for however long it took. No one would miss her if she happened to be discovered and murdered on the job either, which would make for an easy cover up should it come to that. It was the quickest yes to a job she ever gave.

She became Alexandra Sloane. Lex, for short. A foster kid victim to the system, she was free when she became eighteen and took to the streets selling drugs to get by. She decided enough was enough and she wanted something bigger, which was why she looked to the Kovali family to get a shot at something more significant – which was why she involved herself in a arms smuggling operation for the Kovali with a group of other prospects. From that moment on, she build herself into the family, becoming an official associate.

What she thought would only be a few months undercover became years. And years in a family like this did not come without a price. She committed crimes she never thought she was capable of. After admiring the side of the law, first through television, then as a small local cop to a Federal agent, now she was committing the same crimes she was expected to stop. She murdered people in cold blood. She brought pain onto those who threatened the family. It was sickening. At first. She told herself it was part of the mission. The bureau reinforced that idea in her head as well. She had to do these things to fit in. And what she doing was making a difference – the information she passed onto the bureau were significant. She was doing something that mattered. No matter the horrible things she was doing, they were necessary.

And then… something else unexpected happened. She started to get to know the members of the family. These were people she saw daily. It was as if… they were something she’d been missing her whole life – a family. She dared not to use that term. She tried to rationalize that she was just getting too into her role. It was a necessary survival tactic, in order to be a convincing member of the family. She told herself this when she would pass along secrets her “friends” had told her to the bureau. She told herself this when she was ready to take a bullet for someone in the Kovali family to keep her identity a secret. Necessity was how she could make it all these years. One day, she knew, this family would go down and she would have a role in it.

And she also knew there was a high chance she would die before she could ever see this come to its conclusion.

♜ THE DETAILS♜

(+): + cunning   + adaptable   +  cautious     

(-): - manipulative  - deceitful  - conflicted

Face Claim: Jodie Comer

written by Ash | EST