#this whole bit is very swoon worthy to me

[below-average-fangirl]

Is it hard to imagine I was once rather good at this sort of thing?

[madamechrissy]

Take Me Home Tonight

♡ ♡ Pairings ♡ ♡ Law Professor Satoru Gojo x Student Fem Reader

♡ ♡ Warnings ♡ ♡ MDNI- Gojo is like 29 here, reader is like 22 or 23. Nothing too crazy. But is Professor/teacher forbidden type love. In this chap- Fingering, cunnilingus, explicit sex, breeding kink, classroom sex, professor/student, public sex

♡ ♡ Word Count ♡ ♡ 9.5k

♡ ♡ Summary ♡ ♡ After passing your LSATs, your friends take you out to unwind. You never go out, so you are awkwardly agree, and you end up in the arms of a super hot man named Satoru. You end up screaming Satoru's name as he drops down on his knees before you, only to lose him in the club. All you have is his first name. Two months later, in your Criminal Law class, your heart stops. Your teacher? Professor Gojo. Or as you soon call him, Professor Dickhead. You can't fuck up your law school, and he won't fuck up his career, not just because he makes you wet in class, no, he's a dick. Right?

That pout and blue eyes don't wreck you, right? - Lawyer AU (If you wanna be tagged in updates let me know 💓)

Chapter 7 - Masterlist

Chapter 8

Professor Gojo… has a yardstick.

Yep.

His tousled white hair catches the lights above, and your legs cross and un cross as he smirks, tapping this damn yardstick on the floor as students are asking him questions about the exam. His eyes keep flitting to you, bright blue and hungry, as hungry as you are for him. Fuck just a week of no sex has killed you both, but Dean Yaga had Satoru swamped lately.

Now he has to tempt you, doesn’t he, as he leans against the wooden desk so nonchalantly, jacket slung across his shoulder like he’s a whole model. Well, he literally was model worthy, wasn’t he? His pretty features, his gorgeous little grin as he laughs at the questions coming his way, and the gaze lands on you again before he begins the class, sending shivers down your spine.

Ugh… he’s hot.

“I’ll be asking some questions, and the first to answer them all correctly gets the chance to come with me to a trial I’m doing next week. You won’t be doing anything but observing, but…” Everyone gasps at the news, and you tense at the idea of having time to be alone with Satoru again.

You all had stolen kisses, touches, endless nudes and sexting, and phone sex but fuck it wasn’t the same, not after the man had cum inside you six damn times in one weekend. Not after you remember how good it felt to be in his strong arms, falling asleep near him, your sleep was so shit now, as if you never knew just how comfy it would be.

“Now, remember you have to answer them all right. One wrong one and we go to the next person. Let’s start simple. What is the standard of proof required in a criminal case?”

You raise your hand, but so do several others, and Satoru laughs a bit, pointing at one of the boys in class. “Beyond a reasonable doubt,” He answers, and Satoru hums, as you tense, feeling your heart race.

“Correct,” he responds, his pretty full lips curling into that cocky grin. “But let’s see if you can handle something a bit trickier. How would you apply that standard in a case of alleged assault?”

“Well…” He trails off, and then Satoru sighs at his answer.

“No, not quite, but good job.” He walks up and pats his shoulder, the girls in class swoon. Anyone else care to try?”

“Ooh, me, me!” Satoru laughs at your enthusiasm and you flush, as some of the girls giggle a bit, sympathetically.

“Yes, yes, you. Answer how we would apply that in such a case.” He stands right next to you, big hand gripping the yardstick, and your mouth waters, you clear your throat, focusing as he wrecks your brain.

“In such a case, Professor Gojo, the prosecution must show intent, and present evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that supports this claim.”

“Very good.” You exhale a bit, but then tense as he opens his mouth. Shit, that was just one question! “Let’s be real though, providing intent is just a huge moral gray area. And hard as fuck to show. Challenging for a young prosecutor such as yourself, hmm?”

He purrs those damn words, his eyes glinting, and he’s stroking the yardstick, an amused smirk on his face, and you picture it, you bent over his big desk, smacked until your cheeks are red. Soaking wet, begging for more, and fuck as you look at Satoru’s hands you…

Shit you need to stop!

“The burden is on the prosecution, which would be me absolutely. So if I fail to establish intent, then I haven’t met the standard of proof, and the defendant could be acquitted. But there is circumstantial evidence as well to consider.” You speak so quickly, nervous, heart fucking racing. But Satoru tilts his head, humming.

“Ah, very interesting, and correct. But, let’s push it further.” His tone gets a little more stern, and he’s twirling that damn yardsitck, and fuck him because he knows what he’s doing…

He’s not making it easy.

“Go for it, Professor Gojo.” You smirk then, and he raises a brow, as you garner looks from the class. No one really ever challenged Gojo, but if he was going to play ball you’d play back.

“Ah, so eager … to learn. Love it.”

You’re soaked.

Professor Dickhead and Toru were two different men, surely, because he was all Professor at this moment, and your body reacts violently. “I am eager… to learn, Professor, absolutely.”

You watch his nostrils flare with your teasing, then he clears his throat, walking back down the steps, but you know you had an effect right back, and that makes you far too happy. “Now, let’s push it a little further. Suppose the defendant claims they were acting under duress. How would you counter that argument, Miss prosecution?”

You know he wants to say Miss Brat, and you damn near giggle, holding it in and taking a breath. “To counter the duress defense, you would need to show that they were not under threat. Essentially, it’s about examining their situation critically, seeing where the gaps are. I think it’s not too difficult to prove there is no duress, I’d argue proving duress is more difficult.”

He turns, setting the yardstick down on the desk, before smiling back over at you, rolling his dress shirt up to casually reveal those strong forearms, the veins roping around his wrists. You look at those hands, the ones that just last week had been around your throat, running down your body, holding your thighs open… your mouth goes dry at the sight.

“You’re impressing me…” Satoru says your name softly, getting your attention back, and you flush under the praise. There was nothing like the thrill of Satoru telling you that you’re doing a good job. Well, aside from him saying good girl .

“Thank you, Professor Gojo.” You murmur in response, and you wonder if he can see how pink your cheeks are.

“You’re close to getting the spot, but if you fuck up these last questions, then someone else gets a chance. Got it?” You nod, eagerly, and peer around a bit to nervously find every eye in the class on you.

“Got it, Professor.”

“Perfect, now for a twist to this, you say that they’d have a hard time proving duress, but what if the threat was posed… unintentionally. What if someone feels they are in danger, and need to fight back? Consider several cases world wide where people get away by saying they were frightened.”

You lick your lower lip, and his eyes dart to it for just a moment, as he’s leaning on his desk, long and lanky. What was the question? Oh!

“Interesting twist, Professor. If the threat persisted and the defendant genuinely believed their life was in danger, they might argue self-defense, but the response must be proportional. They cannot be the aggressor in such a case. So in such a scenario I would work to prove that the threat they felt was not worth their action. Such as someone being threatened by mere appearance.”

“That brings race into the question, and that’s a very good take on that. How would you prove someone biased for example? Afraid of someone for how they look?”

“I would first off lose my shit internally.” Satoru and the class chuckle a bit. “Because I can’t imagine judging anyone, but of course there are procedures to it, and I would decimate their arguments and prove their bias. Typically people like that have a history that proves it as well, that would be my step there. Are they in some horrible group, do they have a history of hate speech. For example.”

“Perfect answer.” He murmurs, and the class seems to agree. “I can see you’re passionate about injustice and bias, hmm?”

“To put it frankly, I can’t stand people like that.”

“What if you must defend one?”

“Defend a racist? I’d not take their case.” Gojo blinks then, brows raised, and you just shrug. “Don’t have to take every case, hmm?”

“Absolutely right, you don’t. I’m impressed. You’ve answered very difficult questions, and I think you’re going to enjoy this case.” As you realize you actually answered everything correctly, you squeal, hands on your mouth, and the class claps as Satoru smirks at your reaction.

“Oh my gosh thank you!” You get pats on the shoulders next to you, and Satoru just nods his snowy white head a bit.

“I need that passion in an intern, so keep it in mind, class. I will be picking four interns after all. See me after class, and I’ll explain the case and where we will be going, sound good?”

“Yes, thank you!” Your pulse is thrumming, you’d been terrified to answer some of those, so worried it was too brash, but it seemed you were right by following your morals, something you could only dream of.

Class ends, and you’re so on edge, as Satoru walks to the door and locks it with a click, his dress shoes clicking along the floors. You’re already at his desk, bouncing up and down, and he’s grinning down at you, pulling you into his arms and picking you up, spinning you around, making you lose your breath.

“That’s my girl.” He says, so softly, and you feel tears prick your eyes at that, smiling as they shimmer in your eyes. “My crybaby. Killed it.”

“Oof you did not make it easy.” You swipe at your eyes, as he sits you on his desk then, barring you with his arms.

“I can’t make things easy, baby, gotta make em harder even. I want to make sure there’s no special treatment in class… only after.” He teases, running his big hands up your bare thighs, your tremble. “I may be morally grey after class though.”

“I don’t want you to go easy, I like you going hard.” At that he chuckles, and you cover your mouth, giggling. “Fuck didn’t mean it like that!”

“Yeah you did, brat. Now, ya wanna know the details before or after I eat this pretty pussy?” Your heart falters, as he looks up at you, and your little hands are gripping at his broad shoulders, already soaking your panties.

“Is that my reward, Professor? For being such a good student .” You whisper, running your hands up to entwine around his neck, watching his cheeks flush, his lips parting.

“You’re my best student, gotta give you those gold stars.” You whine out, and he kisses you then, passionately, his mouth moving over yours as you meld to his, full lips and minty breath, tongue hot as it dances with yours. You moan into his mouth, and he exhales into yours, yanking you to the edge of the desk. “Where does my student want her stars?”

“Mmm… here.” You slide up your skirt, touching your inner thigh, and he is sitting in his office chair now, between your thighs, pressing a kiss on the sensitive skin. You cry out, hips rocking, making him moan, breath tickling you.

“You’re so needy, Miss Brat. So turned on by my lectures?” He kisses your other thigh, nipping, as he shoves your skirt up your hips now, breath tickling you over your blue satin panties. “Fuck… this little bow I can’t.”

He bites at the tiny bow and you giggle then, brushing back his soft white hair. “Fuck I want you, please...”

“I want you so fucking bad. I’ve been dying now that I’ve had you.” You feel your body respond viscerally to Satoru’s hushed words, and you cry out, biting your lower lip to hold it back, remembering where you all are.

“Need you, mnh, please. How much time?” You’re positively whining, and he thrives off it, smirking up at you so fucking sexy your body can’t handle it.

“I’ve got a good twenty minutes baby girl.” He’s sliding your panties off, and your glistening pussy hits his vision, making his mouth water. “Soaked, huh?”

“That yardstick was unfair!” Satoru laughs then, hot breath on your sensitive flesh, peeking up at you through snowy white lashes, swiping his tongue up your slit, making your tummy clench in pleasure. “F-fuck… Toru…”

“I’m Professor in this class, student .” He wiggles his brows and you giggle a bit, brushing back his silky locks, loving how they feel under your touch. “Now where else do I put these gold stars? Show me. In detail.”

You nervously slide your hands down, until you’re touching yourself, and he groans, his grip on your thighs so tight, his eyes hungry and locked. You spread the puffy lips of your pussy with shaky little hands, this is so not what you’ve ever done... showing him your little clit, who has been dying for affection all of class, fuck all week waiting for him.

“Hmm, put one here, do you mind Professor? Have I been a good enough student hmm?” His mouth is wide open, brows low, his eyes zoned in on your pretty display.

“I need a picture, fuck. For later.” You blink then.

“What now?!”

“ Please baby.” He pouts up at you, and you sigh, rolling your eyes as he smiles, taking his phone and sliding back. “Keep those hands there, so goddamn hot…” He takes a few pictures then slides back, smiling abashedly.

“You’re such a perverted teacher.”

“Shush, c’mere pretty.” He smacks a kiss on your clit then, flicking his tongue and circling it, before sucking it in his mouth. Your hands drop onto his hair now, gripping and grinding eagerly on his mouth, as he hums, as you soak your Professor’s pretty face on his desk.

“F-fuck… already close!” You’re whining, unsure how you’re so close with just a minute of him humming on your clit, and in response he slides a long finger past your little gummy walls, crooking it up just so and hitting that spot. You feel so hot, like you can’t even breathe as pleasure overwhelms you, as he works you so perfectly, and then you’re…. “Cumming!”

“All over my face, baby girl. Please let me drink it.” Satoru’s words are hot on your little cunt, and you whine. Why is he so hot!? As he continues to work you, as his snowy white hair moves softly, as his brilliant eyes gaze at you, and you do cum, gushing everywhere. He moans in response, and the moan pushes you further, falling from one orgasm into another.

“Toru! Toru!” You cry out, trembling hands yanking at his hair to pull his mouth off where it’s latched, legs shaking as they balance on the arms of his chair, and he just grins against you, nipping your clit and making your hips buck. “Please, fuck me Toru… fuck, please.”

“Hmm,” he smacks a final kiss as he leans back up, his chin and lips glistening with your honeyed arousal, licking them as if they’re some delicious dessert. “I could just stay down here forever. You’re so mean to me.”

“Poor Toru has to fuck me!”

“I will fuck you but you won’t let me get you off more with my mouth.” He pouts, and you flush, at how much he wants you, and fuck you want him so much.

“Want my mouth?” He groans, pulling you down then turning you, bending you over his desk, and you gasp at the quickness he has your ass bare, grabbing it.

“I’ll cum so fast if you suck me first. I’m not even embarassing myself again, damn succubus.” You giggle, but then gasp as you hear his belt buckle, eager and dripping as you wait for him.

“We’re on a time crunch, it’s okay.”

“Can’t wait to have you alone again, fuck.” You hear the longing in his voice, and you look at him over your shoulder, desperate for him.

“Me too, Toru, but hey I totally was a good girl hmm? Got all your questions correct- ah fuck!” He’s spread your thighs now, and you feel him, sinking two fingers in your little hole, your walls flutter around them, as you gush more wetness.

“You’re so fucking wet, is this because the case? Nerdy brat.” You giggle, breathlessly then.

“It’s because that and it’s been a week without- mnh- you. Missed you… m-missed you so much.” He sighs, pulling you by your hair gently, leaking tip now rubbing between your soppy folds. Your back arches for more, pressing your ass up, tensing when he rubs up further to your little ass hole.

“I wish I had more time, fuck. I’d…” He spits then, and you feel it, as he rubs the tip on it again, and you wriggle.

“We don’t!”

“I know lemme tease it. Sexy fucking brat.” You whine then as he rubs it for another moment. “You like it, you’re so slutty .”

“You’re a slut-fuck!” He sinks inside your cunt then, and you’re struggling to function, as your bent over, and he’s so deep, curved tip dragging against your spot until it slams into your cervix. “Satoru!”

“Ah-ah…” He smacks your ass and it echoes in the empty lecture hall, as it jiggles so perfectly for him.

“Professor!” He groans, then starts fucking into you, pulling your pony tail so that your back arches just so, for perfect entry, and his cock wrecks every thought you’ve ever had.

“Such a good girl for me. So- wet fuck… so tight…” He smacks your ass again as he’s thrusting into you harder, faster, and your eyes roll back in your head.

“S’good… Professor .” He can’t hide the little whimper that escapes from his lips, as he’s pumping into you and you feel it, the pressure, when he presses your head down against his desk and owns you. “Oh my fuck-fucking… ah!”

“Baby… you feel too good, oh my-” He breaks off with a groan, leaning forward, fucking you so good drool slides from your stupidly open mouth, and he’s caressing your face as he takes you over. “Cum on me, be such a good student.”

You obey, how can you not, when that pretty pink tip is buried so deep inside, when Satoru’s big hands run across your back, when his balls are smacking your little clit as each thrust makes your ass shake. You fall apart, screaming so much he has to slam a hand on your mouth, and you’re drooling all over it, as your cunt drools all over his cock, spasming.

You can’t even see, you can barely breathe as he works you, as his eyes meet yours, as he huffs and whines, pussy drunk off you. You can see it, feel it, in his jerky movements, as he presses more weight on you, and you’re digging into the desk, shattering around him. Your eyes slam shut as your entire body shakes, until you feel you can’t take anymore.

“Want me to fill you up, put a baby in you right here?” His words make your eyes widen, make your ovaries fucking ache for this man, the thoughts wild. You nod then, eagerly, whining your answer helplessly, a heady mix of his words and his cock wrecking you.

“Please, put a baby in me. Please .” Satoru loses it then, lifting you up, he has to hold your hips as you’re too shaky to stand at all, fucking slowly now, rubbing against your cervix until you’re a mess.

“Gonna fill you up s’good, you’ll feel it all day.” He starts cumming then, hard, and you feel it, hot and spreading in spurts from his pulsing cock, and you lean your head back, for his hungry mouth, as he bites you then, pushing his cum deeper inside you. “Oh my- fucking- b-baby…”

“Toru… it's s'good…” You both mindlessly whine, his strong arms wrapped so tight you can barely breathe, as he kisses your neck, your shoulders, and you’re lapping up every bit of his presence.

“Fucking perfect, baby.” He’s pumping it in you more, but it’s gushing out in little ropes around his cock, along with your arousal, and you hear how soaked you have made him as he’s whimpering more. “S-so sensitive…” His husky voice whines out, and you can barely function.

“I know, I know… m-me too…” You both kiss then, him turning your head and devouring your lips.

“You make me so pathetic, brat. It’s embarrassing.” Your heart falters, and you kiss him once more, emotional now.

“You make me pathetic, Satoru. I fucking love this so much. Need you so, so much…” He exhales, hands rubbing up to grip your soft breasts, still inside you, feeling your aftershocks surround him.

“I need you constantly. I…” His alarm goes off, and he curses under his breath, easing out of you gently. “Let me clean you up.”

He grabs wipes and comes to gently take care of you, he always does you notice, he never just fucks you and goes about whatever he’s doing. You feel the love for him growing with each glance, touch, whisper… fuck you can’t stand how much you feel for him, it kills you.

“There, looking so perfect. No one knows you had your Professor’s cock inside you, hmm?” He smirks as he watches you turn bright red, then sits on the chair, patting his lap.

“Do we have time?”

“Yeah a few more minutes. C’mere, be a good girl.” You sit on his lap, wrapping an arm around his neck, pressing little kisses to his cheek. “The case is out of town, so guess who gets to be alone?”

“Oh shit, yeah?” He nods, brushing your hair back as you had done, trying to fix your messy ponytail. 

“They have adjoining rooms but. Fuck that. We do need to really focus though, so I will be a little more serious, but I think you can help me this weekend too.”

“I’d love to help, you have no freaking clue!”

“Knew it. I am so proud of you.” You just shake your head, blushing again. “Nerdy little brat. You should wear glasses.”

“Should I?”

“Mmmhmm. Would be hot as fuck.”

“You’re freaky, Professor Dickhead.”

“Hey! Thought that was done.”

“Never.” You stick your tongue out and he glares, but then his alarm goes off again, so he sighs, snuggling you tightly, head on your breasts, pecking kisses on your collarbone. “When’s the case?”

“Next monday. Don’t worry I’m sneaking you out this weekend, I sure am not waiting to have you in my bed. But just gotta be a little careful. I’m gonna have my driver bring you, okay?”

Your tummy flutters with excitement. “I get to see your place?!”

He chuckles against your skin, nipping your delicate collarbone. “You do, you’ll help me study for this case and I’ll make you dinner.”

“You cook!”

“I mean… I am gonna try. If it’s shitty we’ll order.”

“Let me cook at your place. Or help you. Deal?”

“You’re too perfect, look at you.” He cups your face, staring so intently, and your tummy clenches, his cum dripping into your panties a stark reminder of how much you truly want him, fucking crave him…

Fucking love him.

“You’re perfect, GQ model.” He rolls his pretty eyes, and then pecks more kisses on your face, sighing as he realizes he has to go, and so do you. “Miss you so much, you know.”

“Me too, you're so addicting.” You both kiss once more, and it gets heated, the room electrified, but he breaks away and exhales on your lips. “Friday night, at eight, bring some clothes mmkay?”

“Staying the night at my Professor’s?” He grins, his fangs just glinting, his handsome face lit up deviously.

“Course you are. I’ve already got you a toothbrush and girlie things.”

“What!”

“Mmhmm. Facial care. Your skin is so pretty you know. I can tell you take care of it.” He trails his fingers down your cheek, and you inhale at that, at the thoughtfulness.

“Oh, Toru…”

“Don’t get sappy over skincare, brat. Now, get this sexy little ass to class, hmm? Bet you’re gonna drip the whole time.” Satoru’s husky words tickle your ear as he stands you up, bending down low, his big hands on your waist.

“Not fair.” You mumble, and he cups your face then, pressing a kiss to your forehead, then your cheeks, then your nose even, before hovering over your lips.

“You’re so beautiful, little brat. Can’t get you out of my mind.” You do tear up at that, breath catching, breasts rising and falling as you hold his face in your tiny little hands, thumbs brushing over his cheeks. “Don’t cry, baby, you gotta toughen up you know. Gonna be a sappy lawyer.”

“Can’t help it.” He kisses you again, before the bell rings, and you both separate, putting yourselves back together. “Best day ever. Again.”

“Are all your best days with me? Am I so amazing?” Satoru asks with a smirk as you all head towards the door, and you look down then. “What’s wrong, Shnookums?”

“All my best days are with you.” You say softly, and then go to open the door, but his hand pauses you, his chest pressed on your back.

“I’ll give you way better days. Seen nothing yet, brat. Mmkay?” His words make you ache, your tummy doing somersaults, and you nod, smiling and blinking back the emotion. “Have a good day, yeah? Text me.”

“I will, Toru.” You both kiss one more time before you all peek out at the halls, and step out, gaze lingering as you all do your own things, him another lecture, you another class and then your paralegal job. But you just want to hold his damn hand, be in his arms.

Staying the night at Satoru’s place!?

You can’t even hold in your excitement at it.

***

Friday eve: 24 hrs till you get to fuck study with Satoru in his house

Yuta and Maki are on your couch as you all sip on wine and nibble on popcorn, laughing at the horror film, it was one of the things you all made time to do every single month, without fail. You’re smushed in the middle of them, their arms around you, hands touching each other. No matter that they’re together now, they always do this on movie night, smush you with their affection.

You love them.

There had been a time when they were all you had, and when they’d gotten together it had been a little awkward, shit it still got awkward, but no matter what they both were still your best friends. Now you actually have someone, even if you can’t exactly show the same affection in most places, Satoru has become very important to you.

“What ya thinkin about, girlie?” Yuta asks, ruffling your hair, and you sigh, shaking your head, only for Maki to rest her head on your shoulder.

“Tell me what’s going on, babe.” She murmurs, and you sigh again.

“Two sighs, uh oh.” Yuta teases, and you giggle then.

“I just really love you all.”

“We love you too. But what else is up, hmm?” Yuta asks, and pauses the movie then, right when someone is getting chainsawed up. You sip the tart wine, humming to yourself a bit.

“When did you all say you loved each other?” You ask, and Maki jumps up, eyes wide, and you roll your own, bracing for impact.

“The dick is that good!?” You giggle, shaking your head at her.

“It’s a lot more than that. I just… felt so comfy in his arms?”

“Aww this is so fuckin cute! I’m dying, bitch.” Maki grabs the wine and tops off all your glasses, and you and Yuta laugh at her enthusiasm.

“I’m afraid to say it, like we have known each other for a couple of months? And it’s still new. He hasn’t said it… but he did say he loves a lot about me. And talked about really serious things.” You run your finger along the rim of your glass, a little nervously, images of Satoru rolling in your mind.

“How could he not love you?” Yuta says, and you start to blink back emotion then, to the point tears hit your eyes, burning them.

“Yuta I’m gonna cry!” Maki also tears up, and then Yuta hugs you. “Stop it, I cry enough!”

“He’s right though, who wouldn’t love you.” Maki hugs you too, and you snuggle up with them two.

“Ugh, you all are the best. I don’t know what I’d do without you two.” You all sit back a bit, and Maki has to wipe the little tears on your cheeks, you brush back her silky emerald hair and she smiles up at you.

“Just be honest with him, babes. Don’t hold back. You are so loving, you know, always have been.” She says, and you take a shaky sip of wine again.

“What if he doesn’t feel the same? It’ll crush me, ugh.” You say, and Yuta frowns then, but Maki just grins.

“Then you’ll just be our girlfriend.” You snort then, and Yuta is bright red, Maki shrugs at you both. “What? It could work.”

“Maki you’re so wild. Love you.” She kisses your cheek then. “But no, I want what you two have, not third wheel life status.”

“It’s an open offer.” She winks and now you’re blushing, until all three of you started laughing again.

“You’re making Yuta so embarrassed!” You nudge him with your shoulder, Maki just giggles.

“As if he didn’t have a crush on you in high school!” Your eyes widen, and Yuta’s bright red now, scowling at Maki.

“Maki, don’t!”

“What? It was cute.” Maki is too much sometimes, but fuck if you don’t love her, poor Yuta though!

“Did you really?” You ask shyly, and he sighs, rolling his grey eyes and taking a huge sip of his drink.

“How did you not know? It was kinda obvious.” You mess up his perfect emo black hair and he smacks your hand, pouting all cutely.

“Had no clue, I didn’t even think you two would date, we were so close.”

“We still are. Just… life. And hot professors.” Your turn to blush.

“You were too obsessed with your podcasts to pay any attention to me. Or had your nose in a Stephen King book.” He taps your nose and you stick your tongue out then.

“True… but, rude!”

“Nerds are hot, it's okay.” Maki winks and you all laugh again.

“He does call me nerdy. Nerdy little brat.”

“Okay… kinky!” You giggle, and Yuta is blushing again. “Wait, have you all… in class !?”

“N-no!” Your face tells on you though, and now they’re bombarding you with questions, you refuse them all, hopping up and running off to the bathroom. You are a little… a lot buzzed… and you pop your phone out, seeing a text.

Toru ❤️: I miss you, Shnookums. Send titty pics plz. 🥺

You giggle at the text, and look in the mirror, seeing your flushed cheeks and glassy eyes. You slide off your top and snap a pic, giggling maniacally when you send it, and then you go to the bathroom, what you originally came here for, and you wash your hands, seeing that he’s just texted back.

Toru ❤️: (Image sent)

“Holy fuck.” You murmur, as you see Satoru’s hard cock, his big hand gripping it and still nowhere near the size. You gulp, as the mix of Satoru’s picture and the wine has you soaking wet, and then you remember your friends are here.

You: Why you gotta do this, I’m with Maki and Yuta! Ugh wish you could just come over  😭

Toru ❤️: I could sneak in, I’ll wear a hat or they’ll know the white hair.

You: Be serious! You know I’ll be over tomorrow.

Toru ❤️: Can’t wait. Titties too pretty, Shnookums.

You: Maki and Yuta are here. You can come watch movies with us? They end up making out every time. We’re all sipping wine.

Toru ❤️: I need you alone.

You: Toru! You’ll have me alone. Just come… sneak in and watch horror flicks. I’ll have Yuta run down when you get here, you act cool.

Toru ❤️: Oh fine, acting like we’re in some bank heist. Omw.

“He’s coming over!” Maki and Yuta separate, from clearly kissing, Maki is full out on Yuta’s lap, and they look at you in surprise. “To watch… a movie with us.”

“Oh shit, really?” Maki hops up, and Yuta tries to fix his discheveled state, you giggle at them.

“Yes, for real. I’m no nervous! Is the place clean!?”

“It’s fine babe. I’ll help you pick up.”

“Perfect, thank you ugh. Yuta, you’re gonna walk him up. Incognito.” Yuta smirks then, saluting you.

“Ay-Ay captain.”

Soon, Satoru Gojo, Professor Dickhead himself, is standing tall as fuck in your doorway, nearly hitting your little ceiling, and he’s got some black beanie on, you run up and hug him when he’s walked in with Yuta. He is laughing breathlessly, taking off the beanie and peeking down at you.

“Feel like I’m sneaking in your bedroom window.” You’re so overheated then, at his little purr, at how cute he is when he’s being so goofy, and fuck if it doesn’t make your heart hurt worse.

“You kind of are, huh?” You brush his now messed up hair back, and his glittery eyes get a little dazed then as he looks down at you in your pajamas. His big hands are taking over your little waist, as he pecks little kisses on your cheeks. “It does suck having to be so sneaky, but kinda fun hmm?”

“I’d do whatever to see you.” He realizes what he says, flushing a bit then, and you caress his cheek, as Maki and Yuta clear their throats, winking and gesturing over at you.

“What is this, Kiss the Girl? Little Mermaid?” They grin at you then, and Maki starts singing ‘sha-la-la”

You shake your head laughing, then Satoru looks behind his shoulder, and they whistle nonchalantly, hands behind their backs. Satoru smirks then, popping a little kiss on your lips, just a tease but it makes your breath catch from just that. He pulls back and smirks down at you.

“Gotta give the masses what they want, hmm?”

Soon you all have popped on another movie, and you have made Satoru hot cocoa because he doesn’t want wine, not sweet enough apparently. You put a ton of whipped cream. He’s sipping it as he’s sitting on the couch, long legs sprawled, and you’re on his lap snuggled.

Ugh, it feels perfect.

Every time a jump scare happens you’re snuggling more against his hard body, but let’s be honest, you weren’t actually scared, were you? You just wanted an excuse to bury your face in his neck, for his arms to wrap tighter around you. And Satoru seemed to enjoy the embrace just as much, as he and Yuta spoke about the fights in the movie, as Satoru and Maki playfully argue.

It was so sweet it makes you feel so full, having the most important people all together, it oddly feels like… a family. Something you’ve never really had, and even as there are zombies running after people on the tv, you tear up from happiness. As dangerous of a game as you and Satoru were currently playing, the reward was worth any risk you could imagine.

“Hey… what’s wrong, girlie?” Yuta asks then, and you realize tears are free flowing down your cheeks, glittering in the dark room lit by the fluorescent tv glow. Satoru frowns, cupping your face gently.

“What is it, baby girl?” He asks, and you sigh, shaking your head.

“I’m just really happy. All my important people in one place. Like I have a family.” You choke up as you speak, and they all hug on you then, Satoru fits in so perfectly it’s unreal. “I know, it’s just a movie but we don’t… we can’t…”

“Shh, shh.” Satoru tries to calm you down, and you’re hiccuping now.

“It’s happy tears, promise.” Maki kisses your forehead, then looks at Satoru, who studies you with a careful expression, then she yanks Yuta up.

“Why don’t we give you the night alone? I bet Professor hottie will make you… cheer up.” Maki smirks, Satoru grins, Yuta looks flushed and your mouth is open.

“Maki!” She laughs then, brushing your hair back, and Satoru snuggles you even closer. “But I love you all together.”

“And we’ll do it again. But I think you two need some cuddle time, hmm?”

“I agree.” Satoru says, and you giggle.

“Of course you agree!”

“I’ll cheer you right up. Listen to Maki.” He high fives her then, and you roll your eyes at the two.

“We will see you tomorrow, babe. Enjoy your weekend, Professor.” Maki says, as they gather their things. You get up and hug them both, kissing their cheeks.

“Love you two!”

“We love you.” They say bye to Satoru then, and you lock up behind them, with a trembling hand, peeking back and seeing Satoru sprawled out on your little couch, and your heart flutters.

Alone.

It was something that you didn’t think would happen, him up in your room, and he’s holding his hand out, crooking those long fingers, making you giddy. You eagerly sit back on his lap, gasping when he pulls you to straddle him, clicking off the movie with the remote as he does.

“I got emotional again, ugh.” You whisper, and Satoru just shakes his head, putting a finger to your lips.

“Don’t apologize, brat. It's not your fault you’re a crybaby.”

“Dick!” He smirks, yanking your top up then, and you gasp as the cool air hits your bare breasts, and his hungry gaze, as he licks his lower lip. “Did you and Maki plan this smooth exit!? Because you’re horny.”

“Nah, she’s just the best friend ever.” You bite your lower lip, nodding.

“She is. She said if you don’t love me then I’ll be their girlfriend.” You pause then, as he’s gripping your breasts, about to plant a kiss on one of the peaks, and his baby blue eyes lock on yours. He just stares up at you, lips parted and glossy, and your hands are paused as they were rubbing his chest. “It was a joke, Toru… um, promise I don’t expect that yet.”

He blinks a bit, easing his hands off your breasts then, and cupping your face, pulling you down gently to meet him, to where your lips are just a breath away. His sweet breath hits, tasting like the cocoa he drank mixed with him , with the man you fucking adore. And you’re so stressed you’ve fucked it up…

“If I don’t love you, huh?” You blink a bit, whining as he’s growing hard between your thighs, as you feel the heat of him against you.

“Yeah… if you don’t love me back.” The words spill, and you lean back and look away, covering your face. “Sorry… the wine…”

“Speak your mind, brat. Look at me.” He pulls your hands down, and you feel your pulse racing, heart thumping out of your chest, as his big hands hold your own, as his beautiful gaze bores into you.

“Satoru I… I’m in love with you. Shit, I said that!?” He smirks then, before he’s chuckling and you’re groaning, going to get off him then, but he holds you by your hips and presses you down.

“You’re so cute.” He kisses you then, and you sigh, leaning back into the embrace, happy he at least wasn’t leaving you, or- “I already knew.”

“What!?” He’s grinning now like a little shit, and you get flushed again. “What do you mean you knew?”

“You said it in your sleep, silly.” You whine then, so embarrassed you can’t even think, looking away. “Hey, now… how couldn’t you? I’m the best.”

“You’re a jerk is what you are! Ugh. So you knew!”

“Mmhmm.” He stands, holding you then, and your legs are around him as you cling to his shoulders with your arms, and he holds you tight, walking you over to press you on a wall then, and your heart races, soaking wet already and he’s making everything so much worse. “Guess what, Miss Brat?”

“What, Professor? Gonna make fun of me more? Mean man.” You pout at him, as his hands are running up your body, as his eyes study your face in your little dorm room.

“They don’t get you as their girlfriend. No way.” You blink then, as the weight of his words hits, as it’s like every thing has faded but this moment. You’re sputtering, probably like a fucking fish, and he’s brushing your hair back gently.

“They don’t?” You whisper, and Satoru shakes his head.

“Nope no way. Because I’m so in love with you I’m stupid. So in love with you I need you like I need oxygen.” You’re in tears, taking shaky breaths as he holds you, as the emotion in his voice makes it so clear. You wonder, are you dreaming? Could this truly be happening? “Love you so much it kills me every moment I’m not around you. All I can think about, all I see when I close my eyes.”

“ Satoru .” You’re slamming your lips on his, and he’s moaning, taking his own shaky breath and squeezing you so tight he is your oxygen. “Satoru I love you so much it consumes me.” You whisper, pulling back, and he wipes your tears, his own eyes glassy with emotion. “Love you more than anything. With you, I feel like I finally have a home.”

“You’re such a little brat making me cry, fuck off.” He whines, and you giggle through your own tears, swiping the few that trickle from his brilliant eyes. He exhales, cheeks reddened, pressing your back against the wall. “How can you be real? How can you be so perfect?”

“I ask the same thing. Every minute I look at you. I’d do anything for you, Satoru Gojo. Anything.” Your voice is so shaky, so broken, and he rests his forehead on yours now, exhaling against your skin.

“I will do anything for you, baby girl. I mean it. I will never let you be hurt, I will take care of you…”

“Satoru…”

“I’ll fuck like ten babies into you.”

“Satoru!”

“What I want a lot.” You both break out into emotional mix of laughter, keeping you snug against him, and his face is so gorgeous when he smiles it breaks your heart. “Fine, a few babies.”

“A few babies.” You agree, and his brows lower, as the energy changes between both of you. “Hmm… I’m ovulating this weekend too.”

“You’re fucking killing me, brat.” He’s sliding your shorts then, and you eagerly buck your hips, moaning loudly when he sinks two fingers into your slick heat. “Fuck you’re soaked.”

“Want you. Want you.” You mindlessly whine out the words, as he presses against that spot and you see stars burst behind your eyes. “Toru, please, in me, now… now…”

“Greedy girl. You won’t even let me play?” You shake your head, and he smirks at you, as he’s got his cock out, and you gasp when it’s rubbing your slick folds. “Y’know… fuck you feel good … I literally was p-planning to… confess…”

“Y-you were?” You ask weakly, and then he sinks in, stretching you out so good you cry out in pleasure, body struggling to take him.

“You’re not ready, fuck… why are you so stubborn?” He whispers between gritted teeth, pulling out, and you spasm around him, head lolling back for his kisses, his bites, his tongue sliding up. “You’re tryna make me cum quick again.”

“No, I just need you. Mmnh!” He slams into you, groaning against your neck, a hand on the wall beside your head as he holds you. “You were gonna?”

“Yes. I had a - ah- plan. Little brat.”

“I love you.” He moans again, slamming his lips on yours, beginning to fuck into you, and you’re soaking his cock, dripping down his thighs, and he’s gripping your breasts and pushing them up to his face, sucking on the peaks, making you even more sensitive as his thick length is stretching you.

“Love you, baby girl. Bratty girl. Slutty girl.” You whimper then, clinging to him as he’s hitting your spot, his cock soaked in your juices. “Hear how slutty she is.”

“F-fuck… Toru…” You’re whining, and he snatches you up, before falling on his pants, and you both end up on your carpet, laughing wildly, as he’s on top of you now, kicking the rest of his pants off.

“All mine, aren’t you?” Satoru looks at you down on the floor, your hair flowing around your beautiful face, and fuck you consume him. You’re everything to him, as you whine out softly, your eyes glittering, your face sticky with tears.

“Yes, Toru. Yes.” Those words, from your perfect lips drive Satoru insane, and now he is smashing his lips on your own now, as he rips your shorts down your thighs. You tremble in his arms as he shoves his cock back in, sinking into that slick little cunt of yours, and you just suck him in.

“Holy fuck… baby .” He groans out, and now he is fucking you right there on the floor, and he’s getting rougher, animalistic as your legs slip around his hips, as you whimper in his ear.

“Ah!” He hisses as your nails dig into his back, leaving trails of fire as Satoru’s strokes hit even harder, as every little sound you make just fuels that need in Satoru, the need to claim you, fill you, make you his and only his. “T-Toru!”

He loves that he makes you stutter, that your eyes are rolling back in your head, that your lips are parted open, he fucks you so good you cum around him, and he can’t take it. Satoru can’t handle how good you feel, how that little cunt just milks him, your little heels dragging down his thighs, your soft breasts rising and falling with your panting breaths.

Fuck what you do to him.

“That’s it baby, come for me.” He murmurs, and you fall apart in his arms, as sweat drips down his body onto your skin, and you make no attempt to be quiet while your Professor is fucking you on your dorm floor.

He kisses down your neck, nipping at your skin and tasting you, feeling you shudder beneath him, nipping and leaving marks in places he shouldn’t. Fuck he shouldn’t be doing this, but he loses it for you, there’s no logical lawyer brain anymore, it’s all just you. His love.

Love him, you love him.

You tighten around him then, legs locking on his waist, and he sees it, how you’re falling off that edge with him, you’re just as consumed as he is, aren’t you? He grabs your thigh, sliding it up high and over his shoulder then, slamming into your cervix, his tip just weeping as it hits it, and you gasp, back arching, breasts in perfect view.

You’re so perfect.

“Please, Toru… please. Cum in me.” You beg then, as your brows draw together, and he’s already close, but now you completely wreck his resolve. So sensitive as he watches you tense, your little nails digging in and leaving marks.

“Need me to fill you up, huh?” You nod, desperate, and he falls apart now, over you, as he feels his release come even closer.

“Cum with me, baby. Now.” You do as he orders, you always do, you’re such a good girl for him. He lets you know. “Good girl.”

“Mnh-ah fuck! Toru!” You scream now, shuddering and throbbing around his cock, and he moans, pressing over you, feeling your perfect body so small under his as he chases his own release.

Satoru picks up the pace then, his hips slapping against yours in a rhythm that echoes through the room. You watch Satoru’s breath hitch, his eyes never leaving yours, that blue that sucks you in, looking as discheveled as you, and then he’s groaning, stuttering his pace, and you feel him.

“Oh my… baby .” He cries out, and you drink in his cries as he fills your little pussy with all his cum, endless puffy white ropes that fill your walls, and you both tremble, clinging to each other, mouths devouring. “Baby need you to take it all… can you baby.”

“All of it, Toru. Mnh… all.” You make little mewling sounds from the back of your neck as he pumps it in slowly, as you spill out around him, feeling him pulsing so deep inside you.

Slowly, you all come down, his hands cupping your face, kissing you deeply, and your tongue meets his, stroke for stroke, as he stops moving finally, damn near collapsing on top of you. He’s heavy but you love the weight, you love feeling his heart thud against your breasts, love the little breaths he take. You love how he looks down at you.

“Love you.” You whisper, and he exhales, kissing you deeply, desperately, finally easing out and making you both hiss.

“I love you. So much you can’t even know.” You suck in a breath at that, as he’s so warm on top of you, and how you snuggle against him, back aching from the damn carpet but you don’t care.

This moment is perfect.

Satoru Gojo loves you.

And whatever would happen, you feel you can take it, take anything to just stay here, feeling so loved, feeling like you’re home.

“Fuck I don’t wanna ever leave. But your dorm is so shitty and small.” You scoff then, as he grins down at you, white teeth glinting in the night.

“Hey now, it’s for now. I’ll have my own law firm before you know it.” He hums at that, kissing a little trail down your collarbone, hands running gently down your curves.

“Bet you fucking will. And I’ll be by your side, you know that? I’ll help you any way I can, because I know you’ll fucking kill it.” You are going to cry for the tenth time tonight, feeling the love and devotion and care from him, pouring out.

“I am learning from the best, huh? Argued your way out of a quick nut.” You giggle then as he glares.

“You little brat!” You’re over his lap in just a moment, as he smacks your ass hard, making you yelp. “I should have used the yardstick.”

“Mmhmm!”

Soon Satoru has to leave, and you’re so upset, but it was way easier to sneak out at night then it would be in the morning. You both are kissing each other, over and over, and he’s holding you, rocking you side to side gently.

“I want to stay in your arms forever, Satoru.”

“You’re so corny. Needy. Whiny.” You punch him. “Ow, and so abusive!”

You’re laughing though. “Fuck I adore you. It’s so nice to say out loud, it’s been just in my…”

“In your head?” You nod. “Same. Ever since you read that damn essay on my desk, like some nerdy boss.”

“Oh gosh, really!?” He nods, and you feel your heart ache, tightening in your chest and tummy. “I knew it when I met you almost. Isn’t that so corny?”

“It’s the pussy eating skill.” He sticks his tongue out and you’re bright red, making him chuckle, running his fingertips down your jaw. “I’ll have my driver here at eight, remember?” You nod. “Good. Now kiss me goodnight.”

You lean up, hands on his shoulders, kissing him sweetly, aching for him to stay, for him to hold you, but you let him go, reluctantly. “Ugh. Good night, Toru, thank you for coming over. I know it’s risky.”

He puts back on his beanie and sunglasses. “It’ll be okay, we just have to be careful, I can't forgive myself if you get hurt.”

“I know…” You both stand there a moment too long, hands holding each others, fingers entwined. “I can’t wait for tomorrow. I’m gonna teach you how to cook.”

“Good, I really can only make ramen.” You’re giggling again. “Good night, Shnookums.”

“Good night, Toru.” He slips out, and you’re a mess, overwhelmed with an insane joy, intertwined with worry, with stress for what’s to come, but nothing outweighs how happy you are.

You: Let me know when you get home please.

You head to bed, snuggling up with your plushie, and you smile against your pillow when you hear the little buzz of your phone.

Toru ❤️: I’m home now, get some sleep. Gonna keep you up all night tomorrow, and you have class, brat.

You nervously bite your lip, feeling yourself giddy at the thoughts racing through your mind. Alone with Satoru again, the best feeling in the world.

You: Already in bed, you fucked me to sleep you know. You’re dick is melatonin.

He laugh reacts, and you feel sleep tugging at you.

Toru ❤️: Love you, Shnookums. Good night.

Now your heart explodes.

You: Love you, Toru. Sweet dreams.

You fall into a deep sleep, missing the warmth of his arms.

***

The next day

“Holy fuck…” You murmur, you’re all dressed up and ready to go the next evening, it’s all purples and pinks in the sky as the sun falls behind the horizon, and you see a whole limo pull up.

A limo!?

A pale, distinguished man who looks super tired comes out, opening your door and smiling at you, pushing up his round glasses as he says your name. “Kiyotaka. It’s a pleasure to actually meet you. Mr. Gojo talks about you so-”

“Shut up, Ijichi!” You giggle when you hear Satoru’s voice from the limo, then he curses, leaning forward to put his finger to his lips, telling you to keep quiet. “Get in now, brat.”

You don’t need to be told twice. You’re sitting next to Satoru in his… limo!? And he’s pulling you against him, moaning as your lips meet, and fuck if you couldn’t get used to making out with him like this, the desperation, the passion. And you end up on his damn lap, as he’s slipping up your dress.

“You just wanna fuck me in a limo, hmm?” You tease, and he grins, as you brush back his snowy white hair.

“I like to ride in style, thank you, Miss Brat. Fuck I missed you. One day.”

“I know, me too. I’m so excited.”

“Mmm, me too. Don’t forget, I’m also putting you to work, I really need to study for this case, and you can’t let your lessons slack off.”

“Of course, Professor .” He groans, and you feel him, hard under you, pressing up, as your head falls back.

“Need a lesson?”

“Yes, don’t let me get behind on my studies.” You’re kissing him again, as his hands are slipping your dress up, gripping your ass and yanking you down. “You know you never gave me a real lesson on blow jobs.”

“You just wanna suck me off in moving vehicles. How dangerous, little law student.” You’re laughing breathlessly and he’s kissing down your neck, you feel his grin against your skin. “But… let’s have a lesson, see if you earn any gold stars.”

Chapter 9

ao3 https://archiveofourown.org/works/56895382/chapters/144669811

[violetasteracademic]

I saw someone say they don't like Elriel simply because Azriel and Elain don't do it for them as a couple. They just aren't into the emo boy/flower girl dynamic. And truth be told? That's the most respectable anti take I've ever heard. Because there is no right or wrong, there's no points to argue. It's just like, hey, I see it, and I don't like it. Which is kind of how I feel about G*wynriel and E*lucien as well. So it's genuinely just a really fair and uncomplicated take.

I simply *don't like* forced proximity with the person that has already been assigned to you and eventually falling in love with them, then realizing it's for the best anyways because it will solve a bunch of conflicts as much as I *like* fuck fate and fuck politics and fuck the Gods, you are the person I want and I will burn the whole world down to be with you. If it goes against every rule, if it puts us in the front line of every danger, and tears at the very fabric of society, it still will be you for me and I'll do whatever it takes.

And that's just vibes, there's really not much more to say!

I *don't like* I was completely obsessed with two different women, but after being rejected by both of them I finally realized, thank goodness! I've had a mate this whole time! And I saved her from being r*ped by a bunch more men than just one years ago and then trained with her every day and now that I'm finally free of being in love with other women, I finally have noticed what is right in front of me as much as I *like* your mate is sleeping upstairs and if he catches us he will have every right to demand I fight to the death over you but I literally can't stop wanting you and needing you and questioning fate because I don't understand how we aren't meant to be together.

I know for a fact I won't like a G*wynriel or E*lucien book *as much* as Elriel because I have read those sorts of similar vibes or comparable plot points before, and it's just like, meh. Not for me. My least favorite trope is the guy who suddenly realizes his best gal pal is the one he should have been into all along after only going for beautiful women he thought were way out of his league. That's not romantic to me at all. But I respect that it is to others. I think it's perfectly okay to simply vibe with different things.

Do I think the books are quite clearly headed towards Elriel? Absolutely. But I think even if they weren't, I'd be crack shipping them anyways because I absolutely love what they have to offer plot, story, tone, aesthetic, style, and romance wise. They are the full package for me. Feysand was a full package for me. Nessian isn't my usual style or favorite trope or vibe, but I still enjoyed the hell out of it.

I think Sarah has given the sisters really distinct personalities and completely individual storylines. I personally still love every book. I adored ACOSF. Buuuuut I don't really need it rewritten a second time in a different font, which is what I think G*wynriel would be. Minus all of the "it's been you since the moment I laid eyes on you" swoon worthiness that I loved for Nesta and Cassian and introducing the "I can't believe I didn't notice my own mate standing right next to me and being harmed and put in mortal danger repeatedly for three years because I was in love with other women" element.

But ACOSF is polarizing. I've seen people say it is either objectively the best book Sarah has ever written, or objectively the worst.

Elain is a unique sister, with a personality and powers that could not be more different from Feyre and Nesta. Everything about her book is not going to match what we have seen in the series so far. And I think that's a GOOD thing. ACOSF was a tone shift, and I think Elain's book will be a tone shift. But I think her book is probably going to be polarizing as well. And it will likely be my favorite.

Although the fandom has gotten a bit aggressive, I think it's really cool that people found their favorite in Nesta and ACOSF in a way that is really kind of deep and specific. I think Elain and Elriel will be that for me. That's what books are supposed to do. Humanity is not one size fits all. It makes perfect sense that people locked into Nessian (or just Nesta) in a way they didn't with Feyre/Feysand. And although there's a crop of anti ic people out there now, Feysand will always be a crowd pleaser. So I'm just hoping the girlies who get it will have their chance to connect that deeply with Elriel too!

I love each Archeron sister, and I for one love how different they are. I appreciate their stories for different reasons. But I am ACHING for Elain and Azriel to lean into their vibes and continue on their journey of questioning the system and deconstructing religion and battling the obstacles in their way. That will always be more interesting and way sexier and peak romance to me and will undoubtedly take spot number 1 in my heart.

[vodika-vibes]

CONGRATS ON 500!!

Long time lurker, I am here every morning around work, and have reread most of your fics at least 3 times. Your writing is amazing!

Okay I'll stop gushing 🙈

For the follower event, I was thinking Kix, Emerald, and late night.

Thank you, and congrats again!! 😊

I'll Wait Forever

Summary: When an emergency makes Kix late to pick you up for your date he’s incredibly apologetic. What he doesn’t know, and what you need him to understand, is that you’d wait forever for him.

Pairing: Post-Stasis Kix x F!Reader

Word Count: 830

Warnings: None

Tagging: @trixie2023 @n0vqni @imabeautifulbutterfly

A/N: Thank you for your nice comment! I'm so glad that you like my stories enough to come back to them! I hope this is close to what you wanted, you didn't specify, so I chose to go with Post-Stasis Kix rather than TCW era Kix. Both are swoon-worthy. My goal is to keep all of these under 1000 words. I wonder how I'll do, lol.

The fall of the Empire, and the rise of the New Republic, has made you a very wealthy person. Wealthy enough that you, and a group of your friends, were able to repurpose a Lucrehulk Class droid control ship into something a little more useful. 

As of now, and with the permission of the New Republic, the ship is home to over two million displaced individuals (many of Alderaanian descent), it’s also home to a massive shopping center, and is the home point for this sector's Bounty Hunters Guild.

It is a point of some pride, yes.

And, at this point, it basically runs itself. Which means that you only have to do a little bit of work to make sure it stays running smoothly. Which, for you, means that you have to play nice with the politicians in the New Republic.

But that only happens every so often.

Which means you’re able to focus on more important things.

Like writing your novel…and spending time with your boyfriend.

Both are very important to you, though you’re not ashamed to admit that Kix, your boyfriend, is far more important to you than anything else that you own. Including the ship that you currently call home.

He travels a lot, and you don’t mind, because in the end he always comes back to you. 

Speaking of said boyfriend, he said that he was going to take you on a date tonight.

You tilt your head back to catch a glimpse of the chrono on the wall, and you release a sigh, though there’s a smile on your face. It is well past closing time for all but the seediest of restaurants, which means no going out tonight.

Ah well. Such is life.

You flick your gaze back to the first draft of your novel, and you make sure to save your work before you set it to the side.

Time to make dinner, and if you’re lucky, Kix will join you for dinner. 

You meander into your kitchen and you put some water on the stove for the pasta, before you dig around your pantry. Might as well make a proper meal.

You’re about to put the pasta in the boiling water when the door to your suite slides open. Absently you pour the whole box into the water, before leaning back to look into the main part of your suite, and a bright smile crosses your face.

Kix is gorgeous. 

Tall and broad, with thick curly hair and an equally thick beard. The tattoo under his hair just barely peeks out at his temple.

You’d quite happily follow him into hell, if he asked.

Not that he ever would.

“Welcome home,” You chirp from the kitchen, “I started pasta for dinner, do you want cheesy bread or garlic. I have both because I have no self control when it comes to bread. It’s a problem.” You check the water and then leave your posting in the kitchen to walk over to him. 

He sets his helmet on the table next to the door, and then casts his gaze to you, something akin to guilt crosses his face when he takes you in, “I’m late.”

“I don’t mind.”

“You got all dressed up for me.” Kix says, his lips turning down.

“I got dressed up for myself. The fact that you also appreciate it is just a bonus.” You grin at him, and slide into his arms, your arms twining around his neck, “Now. Garlic bread or cheesy bread. This is a super important decision, Kix.”

His arms tightens around your hips, “I’m sorry, love.”

“It’s just bread, Kix. It’s not really that important. I can make both.”

He laughs softly, but there’s something almost broken in his voice, “I’m sorry for missing our date. Again.”

“It’s okay.”

“It’s not. It’s really, really not. You deserve better than…this.” He vaguely gestures to himself.

“I don’t want better. I want you.”

“Even though I neglect you?”

You slide your hands to his face, and you lightly brush your fingers under his eyes, “Hold on there, mister. You don’t neglect me. I have never once felt neglected.”

He tilts your head back, “How can you say that?”

“Kix,” You grin at him, “You still don’t get it, do you?”

“Get what?”

You stand on your toes to brush your lips against his, “I’d wait forever for you. You’re worth it. I’d follow you into hell if you asked.”

He exhales sharply, his breath washing across your face, “I love you.”

You beam at him, “I know, I’m very lovable.”

Kix arches a single brow, and he moves his fingers to your sides, lightly tickling you, pulling a startled giggle from your lips, “Is that all you have to say?” He asks, a smile playing on his lips now.

You hop into his arms, his arms sliding securely around your waist to support you, as you kiss him deeply, “I love you too. Always. Forever.”

[babiebom]

Ranking my Mechat Matches Based on how much I Like Them(currently)

A/N: this isn’t to be mean or say I hate them or anything lmao it’s just for fun since I don’t see many Mechat posts on here and I wanna post something to make it obvious that I will write for them? Might be ooc for the writings but I try my best!!

Tw: cursing, some sexual mentions, maybe a little bit of bullying(affectionate and derogatory maybe), SPOILERS (maybe)

BC: at least 5 for each

Mechat Masterlist

First the guys since I am actually attracted to them:

1)Tamura Blood

Literal love of my life I’m always thinking about him

Like it’s not even like exaggerating when I say he’s taken over 90 percent of my daydreams

Like I was never really into the whole mafia romance thing before

But I genuinely want this man to be happy

Like I know he’s a character but I want him to be happy and if I have to write a million fics just to make it true for him I will

Like he actually cares even if he doesn’t show or say it and while I usually hate it he’s just so….

Idk how to explain it

He was my first match and when I first finished his story before they updated it twice I actually was VERY upset and checked on it every day to see if it would ever be updated

Idk what happens next because I’m playing through the updates now but

If me and him don’t get a happy ending I’m going to have a breakdown

I need a happy ending with him <3

The cheek kiss is the last thing I saw and I’m so mad he cheek kissed instead of lip kissed

Slow burn isn’t usually my favorite to read so this is actually killing me

But I literally look forward to his messages every day.

NAUR I FINISGED HIS STORY IN BETWEEN WRITING THIS AN DNOW IM SAD :((((( I LITERALLY J U S T BECAME HIS GORLFRIEND

MECHAT DEVS GIVE ME MORE TAMURA KISSES NOW!!!!!!!!!!

2)Yasuda Hitoshi

Honestly he annoyed me at first and I found it fun to mess with him

But he grew on me

Like even before him and me(the character obviously) started getting along he started to slowly work his way up on my list

And now that we’re getting married and he has told me about the monsters or whatever that he had to save me from

He’s super sweet even if he’s still sorta a big meanie

I think it’s cute

Like YES I love the guy who is mean to everyone but me trope

Like yeah he’s not mean but he isn’t really outgoing or nice with other people

Like he jokes and is cute and UGH

And the way he actually stands up to his parents for you is literally swoon worthy

LOVE MY MAN MY MAN MY MAN

3)Johnny Roe

Honestly I think I skipped him the first couple times he popped up as a match

And then when I saw everyone talking about him I thought it was like

…..everyone was over hyping him

But then I got him as a match again

So I matched with him

And he’s actually so cute

And his storyline is cute

And he’s like one of my favorites (obviously seeing as he’s number three)

I now understand the hype surrounding him because I would actually kill someone for this man

And I want to fight the mother so bad

It makes me upset how he’s always like “she’s still my mom”

Like yeah but she literally ABUSED YOU?????

Like I understand completely and I know it would be hard to just turn off loving her for him

But UGH

I want permission to throw hands

And honestly not to trauma dump my mom is the same way

Like she’s not abusive but she was abused by our family when she was a kid(including my grandmother)

And she’s so fiercely protective of her and like I love my grandmother but UGH I have like a place of resentment in my heart for her because e my mom didn’t deserve any of the bad things that has happened to her

So I know firsthand what it’s like to have a parent somewhat like Johnny(my mom doesn’t have agoraphobia)

I guess that’s why I’m super fond of him? Because he’s familiar in a way to me

I just want him to be happy :(

4)Optimo Lynx

I got a crush on him slowly

Like at first I was MEH about him

But then he was a cute nerd who is studying to be a….doctor(????? I forgor sorry)

AND on the other hand he’s a superhero who has literally saved me twice

Like actually I love him

Very smart and cares about people

Like actually HE SAVES LIVES

Like ?????? It’s sad that the public can’t know his identity bc the government will be mad

And the fact I think he would hate that

But he deserves to be paid for saving people the way that he does

And studying on top of that

Like I wouldn’t be able to IMPRESSIVE MAN

wanna give him kisses

ALSO ALSO ALSO

I don’t think I’ve EVER mentioned this on my blog

But black hair blue eyes combo is my favorite

So actually he’s my dream man

I wanna give him more kisses!!!!

I NEED MORE GEMS SO I CAN KISS HIM

And maybe suck his dick if he lets me

5)Zander Echo

When I first started his storyline I only wanted to get him to like me bc he hated me

Like Oh? You hate me? You won’t after I follow this simple plan

But then he started growing on me because he calls me his little snack

And I know he means it in a cannibalistic way but it’s hot so oh well

Then he actually started caring about me kinda

And showed me the ocean in a way that didn’t terrify me (I’m afraid of the ocean)

Like actually while this is lowkey my worst nightmare

I can breathe underwater and I’m not dying or anything so it’s less scary

But I’m still scared of the ocean

It he has a castle that I live in so it’s FINE

Literally would help me get over my fear if he wouldn’t eat me

Also I wish I could give him smooches

6)Azur Blackshade

Ghost man ghost man grim reaper ghost man

Hot hot man

Actually so interesting

And sad

I wanna know how he works

Like I wanna pick at his mind

Honestly ghost types aren’t my favorite monster types but UGH

He makes me wanna write a fanfic of a ghost love interest or something

Really really like him

7)Jozef Chrobak

He was my number one for a HOT WHILE

like I think he’s so hot

And his art style is attractive

Like he’s a VERY good looking man

I do like making people like me

And the fact that he was so against love in the beginning made it more fun

And then the ex appeared and pissed me off

But we ended up together

The only reason he’s this low is because I stopped playing his route bc my own character was pissing me off

Like she’s such a bitch

Like omg he’s romantic now I hate it

Are you a dumb ass hoe or what?

8)Brook

I liked the poly aspect and he was VERY cute

And I’m pretty sure he was a nurse or doctor or the person in an ambulance and I find that super attractive

Like YES save lives papi!!!!!!!!!

And for the most part I liked the story

I could see myself having a crush on him irl

Sweet sweet man

I don’t remember much else since I finished it MONTHS ago

9)Felix

To start off Felix and Brook are pretty much equal

Like it’s a poly relationship and I like them pretty much the same

They’re both sweet men and they’re both attractive

Even though I hated that they all abandoned me

I do think it’s attractive that they all took time to better themselves and their relationship

Like it takes a lot to realize when to step back because the situation you’re in isn’t a good one or might lead to you resenting someone

They were cool

And he was a model so obviously he was hot

Love them

10)Vile Darko

Actually insane?

I like him a lot simply because he seems psychotic

Like WHO makes someone go through insane things for money or whatever

Like actually a clown and it’s attractive

Even though I’m scared of clowns

He makes it hot AND scary

Like I’m genuinely fearing for my life (in game) but I’m also like yeah if he kills me it’s fine bc he has to touch me to do that :)

11)Enzo Gomez

I was SHOOK when I realized he wasn’t just a dog man

Like he’s an actual human that was cursed

He’s a werewolf but Doberman style

His human form is attractive

And don’t kill me but the dog form is somehow attractive(maybe it’s the teeth? Idk)

And his story is kinda sad

Well sad in that he is cursed

I’m pretty sure he was a horrible person and that’s why he was cursed

And I’m glad he has become a better person because of it

12)Lan Ying

He was up at the top before I finished his story a while ago

And now he’s back but I’m not as crazy about him because I’m crazy about tamura so I haven’t played his update yet

But I do LOVE him

Like actually a dom that isn’t an asshole

And I do like shibari and he’s nice

I hate that he ties other people up though

Like mine and only mine?

Seems like a very level headed guy and that’s very attractive

Probably one of the least toxic in this list ngl

13)Eichi Hirano

I’ve never really been crazy about him

Like even though I’m a hyper sexual person his is ONLY sex and sometimes him having trouble with his hotels or whatever

So I wasn’t really interested in him

In still not all that interested :/

He’s cute though

And obviously the sex is good for my character so I guess

I do think he’s kinda nice though, so I do like him

14)Rei

I think he is the SWEETEST guy in an unfortunate position

Because his sister is manipulating him into being basically a scammer and he doesn’t wanna do it

But she gets pissy with him if he refuses

And while I know he could take himself out of that situation

It’s hard with siblings that you wanna keep in your life or whatever

Especially because they’re twins

My only problem with him is that he doesn’t have much of a spine

Like I would like him to stand up to her

But like he’s sweet and I hope the rest of the storyline is good. I kinda stopped playing it

It’s like only two dates that they have?

I don’t feel like wasting diamonds on them right now lmao

15)Dare

I think he’s hot

But in reality I would hate him

I hate playing truth or dare bc it makes me anxious and I can never think of anything

also he knows exactly how he’s making those people suffer and acts like he doesn’t

Actually manipulative

And everything is a game to him UGH

It just annoys me

The sex was cool though

And he is kinda interesting

But like the whole four horsemen thing is an ewie to me

16)Ezra Michelle

I do actually really like Ezra

But I hate the fact that I can’t romance him

I wanna romance the pastor man

I wanna give him smooches but NAUR he’s dedicated his life to the lord

Also he’s cool for a pastor

Obviously they weren’t gonna put a total asshole extreme Christian person in the game

But I do think the way he’s written is very Joseph dream daddy coded but cooler and less shitty

Like Joseph was a shitty man

But Ezra is really cool so far

He’s only this low bc I stopped playing bc I was sad I couldn’t marry him and went after people I could romance instead

17)Drink

He wasn’t really there in the storyline

Like dare was the main character I guess out of the four

Drink and dance barely showed up

But I liked him

And I think his super power of making drinks is cool

Because I hate alcohol and how it tasted I think he would be really dangerous for me if he can make a drink that doesn’t taste like ass

And was kinda nice when we finally got to talk to him

But otherwise he wasn’t really there oof

18)Social

He was more there than drink and dance but he annoyed me

Literal definition of influencer

I was ANNOYED the entire time I had to talk to him

Like can you GET OFF YOUR PHONE

I DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR FOLLOWERS

GET YOUR CAMERA OUT OF MY FACE BITCH BOY

Like his only personality trait is social media

And yeah granted his name is social

But the others were much more interesting than him

His only good trait is that he’s hot and could probably make me famous if I wanted him to

19)Joon Hwang

I don’t remember him oof

I think I liked him a little bittle but I don’t remember anything about who he is or his storyline so eh

20)Seong On

Like Joon I have no idea who this guy is even though I know I did play through some of his storyline

I have nothing to say about him yikes

Now onto the women since I did match with them!!(my storyline beliefs might be wrong because I speed through them for gems)

1)Naya Honoka

HER STORYLINE IS INSANE?

Like actually I was like OOOH a cute nurse when we first started talking

Then as time went on I was like oof she has no time to herself but she’s so nice and cute

And it was just the right amount of spicy that I was like yeah this is KINDA realistic

LIKE SHE SAVES LIVES WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM HER (other than time)

Then it went into a whole hostage witness protection thing

And I was like HUH

My character in this pissed me off

Bc why when she says HEY don’t say my name call me Hannah instead

My character says Naya 400999 times like MAAM

STOP OUTING HER!!!!!!!!!

Anyways she’s so sweet and deserves love and I want her to be happy and get more breaks from working

Only thing I currently don’t like is how she literally is spending our honeymoon being a nurse

But also irl I would be okay with that bc that means I can be alone for some of the day so oof

2)Eiko Suzuki

I like her more now than I did in the beginning

In the beginning she was kinda annoying

But now I’m like OKAY she deserves the WORLD

Like not because she’s a kitsune but like she is SO PRETTY

And I do like that she’s a family girl

I do think it’s weird that she was like “I don’t want anything serious”

But wanted us to help her with everything

Like I think at this point we’re something more but they haven’t made it official

Which bothers me bc I need to know I’m the only one

And her storyline is also insane

Like WTF your ex boyfriend ruined your life and is BACK to ruin it even more

AND your family can turn into cute ass foxes and you didnt use that to your advantage and KILL HIM?

Literally just maul him as a fox and be like

OH NAUR my bf got mauled by a wild animal I wonder how this could’ve happened?!!!!!!!!!

I do think she’s cool though even though we have to help her with everything and she doesn’t think things through sometimes

I also think it’s funny that since I’m not spending diamonds on her choices that my character is a complete asshole

Like she left her to die LMAO

3)Lexi Rose

I LOVE THAT SHE COSPLAYS

like actually her being an otaku is so cute

And I’m pretty sure she got a tv show opportunity at some point I don’t remember

Like I’m proud of her

Sad that she feels like her true self isn’t very cool

Bc I really like her

She seems sweet and cool and her interests are ones that I like

Like I might not be the biggest anime fan

But I would watch several with her as dates

Like we do not have to leave the house lets snack and you can tell me all the attack on titan lore.

4)River Morales

PRETTY WOMAN

would’ve been number one had I played her recently

But I haven’t played her for WEEKS

so she went down as I lowkey forgot about her

Honestly she was cool and I love that she’s an artist

And I do like the poly dynamic

And the fact that she was REALLY honest about her feelings towards the end

Hate that they kinda abandoned me

But I do like her a lot

Super sweet girl

I think she was sorta insecure in her storyline and I hate that for her

5)Reko Lamarr

Dommy mommy dommy mommy

She’s kinda a bitch

And as a dom I feel like she’s pretty……

Needy?

Like I feel like she should just be a bratty sub or something

Maybe it’s bc I prefer service doms?

But she’s like serve ME worship ME

instead of being a cute dom?

Like MAAM tell me what to do but love on me too

She’s cool tho

Like LOVE a business woman

Get that money queen

She’s VERY stressed

And actually kinda hot when she spanks us

Just wish she was more service-y instead of demand-y

I want to be babied pls

6)Alice Young

She’s okay I guess

I’m not really into sports

And I just started her storyline

And I kinda find the sports thing annoying

Maybe it’s bc I’m not…enthusiastic? Driven about sports that I’m like????

Just FIRE HIM??????

He’s a coach not your dad

Hire someone that cares about your mental health as well as you winning

Like girl just say that you wanna just be friends until you’re done with your tournament or whatever

Like why even join Mechat if you have a whole sports thing you wanna win

Like focus on that THEN join dating apps?

Other than that she’s pretty and cool

And I think her being athletic is attractive

7)Dance

She’s not that bad at all

But we hardly have content of her?

Like we barely see her during the storyline

So she’s okay I guess

Likes to dance and so do I

The only downside is that she’s part of the four horsemen

The upside is that I found the dancing plague in France to be funny and as soon as I saw this party was like that I cackled

But also not really funny in theory

Also kinda dislike her bc she thought the people were having fun when she knew they weren’t

I think she would be fun to be around in small doses.

8)Eura Alabaster

WOULDVE BEEN DEAD ASS LAST IF IT WASNT FOR RAITAS BITCH ASS

I actually HATE her

Like overconfident people don’t really bother me

It’s just SOMETHING about her that pisses me off

Like the way she is makes me want to beat her to death with my fists

Like she’s annoying and overconfident and stupid

AND she kidnapped me

Granted I’m not against someone kidnapping me(in the fictional world)

SHE JUST HAD TO PUT ME ON A BOAT

I HATE boats

I hate the ocean

I think that’s why I hate her so much

The fact that it’s the ocean we’re dealing with

And she’s triggering my irrational fear of the Bermuda Triangle

So it’s stressing me out

I just hate her

9)Raita

I haven’t finished their storyline so if she turns out fine later sorry

But right now

AT THIS MOMENT

I hate her and how she treats Rei

Like she’s an actual bitch and I hate that my character hasn’t said so

Like actually I would’ve been like ??????are you dumb or stupid why are you such a bitch ass hoe????

She’s so mean and for WHAT

He has done nothing wrong but she acts like he has

Like he doesn’t want to scam people but this scamming ass bitch is forcing him to

And I know someone is gonna be like “he can make his own choices”

Sometimes when it involves family and staying on their good side you don’t really have a choice if you want them in your life good or not

Like I HATE HER

[colorisbyshe]

June's Monthly Music (PART DEUX!!)(I KNOW ITS TOO LONG IM SORRY)

Click here for part one (highlights being Kaytranada and Charli's albums)(listen to Cactus Water by Channel Tres who was on Kaytranada's album)

RECENT MUSIC:

Goat Girl's motorway is for the girlies into... the indie girlies. Music to reflect on your life to.

JESSIE WARE!!!!!!! & ROMY's LIFT YOU UP! Feel good dance track. Just vibrant and joyful. What a lovely way to end Pride month.

Normani FINALLY released her album. Not mindblowing (and some of the teaser versions of songs are better) but it's enjoyable to listen to all the way through. Highlights are "All Yours" which feels luxurious, "Take my Time" which is sweet and pleasant, "Insomnia" which has a sprinkling of Daft Punk in some of the vocoding, and a more energetic "Little Secrets" which closes the album out. This is a solid debut which promises greater things down the line. Good sensibilities, just needs a bit more oomph.

Spinning off of that, check out "Endless Night" by Maeta.

Tove Lo & SG Lewis are back at it again with a mini EP! Let Me Go OH OH sounds the way Kylie's Love at First Sight MV looks, if that makes sense. Busy Girl is for Cunts on the Runway. Heat is for dancing at the club. Desire is a club mix track that is generic and yet perfectly calculated--like a chocolate chip cookie made up premium ingredients.

Megan Thee Stallion has an album out and narrowing this down to a handful of tracks is hard, even with singles excluded! Rattle is scathing and yet too cool for the haters. Down Stairs DJ combined with Where Them Girls At has convinced me she needs to collab with Cupcakke*. Worthy is summery and poppy. Spin with Victoria Monet will have you doing body rolls without even realizing, Otaku Hot Girl is a fun sample... I forgive her for insulting Sasuke avis I know where she's coming from lol.

Nayeon's album is kinda hit or miss to me but I love ABCD's bigger than life energy and the dance break in the MV. HalliGalli is just like refreshing fruit punch on a hot day

Despite not feeling the title track, Red Velvet did pull through with some music you can just float around to, Last Drop and Night Drive would be nice to wade into the ocean and stare up at the stars to. Bubble has an almost 80s Jpop veneer to it. And Love Arcade gives the album some energy it very much needed, lol. Not my fave RV project but not the bummer I expected!

She, this blog's namesake, has a new mini album! Spectral Touch and With You are expansions of She's Chiptune sound but maybe with some appeal you might find in Kavinsky's music--not the same sound at all but that sort of "driving at night through neon lights" type vibe.

The Used has a new album out, it's more of the same, but I loved the video game trailer bombasticness of Depression Personified and the return to an older whininess (said with fondness) in Before I Leave. Emos, check it out.

Catharsis by 9mm Parabellum Bullet is more rock music. Japanese and surprisingly melodic, this track is haunting. Maybe Buck-Tick enjoyers should check it out.

If you liked the Tove Lo ep, check out Baddy on the Floor by Jamie xx. Honey Dijon absolutely elevates this track into transcendence.

Amaarae said "Fountain Baby Part 2!!!" this! is a swooning afrobeats track, wanted is a song that crawls to you and up your body and grabs your hips, and sweeeet is such a natural evolution of Fountain Baby. This whole project is worth a listen!

TuNGSTeN is by Hiroyuki Sawano (TECHNICALLY a different project than my other shout out) and it's just evocative and makes me clutch at my chest but also wanna run.

Power of Two by Victoria Monet. Idk why she's doing a Star Wars song but... fuck, she hit it out of the fucking park. It's like of Kendrick/Sza's All the Stars had a dark, more cosmic child.

Lynch. has some more Japanese metalcore for anyone interested. Standouts are the frantic Un Deux Trois and A Fierce Blaze while the track Remains might appeal more to the crowd who wants more of the melodic bits that Catharis had. Buck-Tick fans I'm saying try out Remains. Not as good but you'll see the vibe

Getting no Sleep by Tinashe is a surprising follow up to Nasty but suuch a good follow up to her album BB/Angel and its more cerebral elements.

"Know You Did" by bongjeingan is a korean indie rock song not afraid to get WEIRD with it. This is a song that is everything all at once. Goes surprisingly hard at the end.

Somethin Bout You by The Knocks and Holiday87 ft Betsy feels like a dream of the 80s had by someone who passed out at the club after too much fruity drinks.

"Security" by Raleigh Ritchie (AKA LOUIS FROM IWT!V!) is a a more lowkey track than some on this but the lyrics are relatable and I remain charmed by his blunt writing style--he gets to the heart of the matter and carves at it.

OLDER MUSIC I'VE BEEN INTO:

"Shout" SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]. Type of song that worked great for a Trigger adventure anime (but not dunmeshi lol).

Selecta by Chase & Status ft Stefflon Don. Dancehall drum & bass great for playing a first person shooter. Click heads and bop.

9m88 was recced to me and while I haven't explored much, "Love Rain" is crooning and jazzy and a song that exists outside of time.

A throwback older than some of my followers Sonique's Sky is just good eurodance.

*this month was too stacked and i haven't listened her new album but i WILL!!

[kanghera]

Some completed manhwas that I have read *may contain spoilers*

***I’ll keep editing this post***

My gently raised beast 

Length: 93 chapters + 13 side stories Art: good, one of the best ones Genre: supernatural characters (beast), fantasy, European themed (duke, emperor, princess etc) Recommendation: swoon worthy, good plot and backstory would recommend Notes: initially it can get a little disinteresting as for 30 something chapters the ML and the FL are just young children however the build up is worth it

The tainted half

Length: 40 chapters Art: absolutely beautiful Genre: ancient Korean or Chinese themed, concubines, kings, some supernatural phenomenons, fantasy, contains sexual themes Recommendation: definitely recommend, very unique plot different from typical historical manhwas, also it’s short and easy to follow  Notes: the ML and the antagonist are twin brothers hence they essentially have the same facial features however the hair, plot, direction and dialogue makes them distinct. The ML is also extremely swoon worthy and one the best long haired ones in a while (don’t worry even though they’re twins the antagonist is nothing in comparison)

The double agent 

Length: 73 chapters + 3 side stories  Art: definitely pretty, we love platinum hair MLs Genre: modern historical manhwa, detectives, spies etc. European themed, tragic themes, contains sexual themes  Recommendation: if you enjoy plots with tragedy some action and vague romance, would recommend  Notes: can be disturbing initially, but the conclusion from the MLs pov is beautiful, does contain toxic themes but we love little bit of that, it’s kinda like trust the process but not quite 

Beware the villainess 

Length: 92 chapters + 36 side stories  Art: extremely beautiful, the outfits are amazing and the ML is the best long blue haired in all of manhwas Genre: European themed, transmigration, fantasy, supernatural (wolves?) Recommendation: would recommend for the romance since it’s expressed little but it’s swoon worthy. May become lengthy after a stretch however there is a strong plot that is followed  Notes: one of the reasons I didn’t drop this manhwa was bc it was already completes including the side stories. The only thing motivating me to continue was to see more romance between the ML and FL and also the ML is stunning and down bad. Also there are very few mahwas about wolves or animal transformations so I kept reading this one.  I really wanted some more skin ship but felt like it was too little and expressed too and late.

Love advice from the great Duke of hell

Length: 131 chapters + epilogue + afterwords Art: wasn’t impressed at first but honestly it’s pretty neat for being sketch like and adds to the humour and aesthetic  Genre: the true definition of supernatural meets romance meets comedy. And this shit is funny. Like funny funny. I’ve had to suppress my laughter funny. The plot is unpredictable af.  Recommendation: Highly recommended for all readers. It’s just simply peak in its game. I believe all readers that like action, supernatural (devil, duke, occult etc.) romance and humour will enjoy this  Notes: the only manhwa that I wish I had been following along as the chapters were released usually I like to binge the whole manhwa but this one was honestly a ride with all the cliffhangers strategically put to make to continue scrolling. Also one of the best ending I’ve read extremely unpredictable. One of my most highly recommended manhwas even to new readers. The laughs are amazing.

Him & him & him 

Length: prologue + 16 chapters + 6 side stories Art: it’s good the MLs are cute  Genre: it’s smut, heavily sexual themes, sex partners, threesomes etc. the FL leads a typical office life, reverse harem  Recommendation: if you want some smut with a vague plot, or if you prefer short smut stories Notes: I wanted a better ending, although it remains harem. The smut had a potential to be way more kinky (since I’ve read many more creative ones). Two of the MLs are twins and the other one is their uncle which may sound weird but with the hot art and smut it’s not.

Mythical errand 

Length: prologue + 83 chapters Art: I love it. It’s pretty distinct and unique, the blushes are too cute, and the MLs blushes are 😩 Genre: historical (Korean era), mythical, college students, mythical beings, modern setting, comedic elements and romance  Recommendation: It’s really funny and entertaining, for a person new to webtoons and mythical creatures it’s a fun experience. But if you’re looking for harem ending then I have to reveal that it’s not one. Notes: the first season was amazing I had been obsessed, however it went downhill from then onwards. It’s alright to pick a ML from the two however the ending for the second ML was not satisfactory and it felt rushed and forced. Also the moments with the ML were not enough. In fact I had been thinking of way more creative continuations as I had been waiting for daily pass.  My dear cold blooded king

Length: chapter 0 + 161 chapters + afterword  Art: stunning, the MLs are hot Genre: historical, some action, romance obviously, certain mature themes Recommendation: yes, one of the og emperor trope manhwas. There’s a ML and a second ML and fortunately she ends up with whom I wanted her to. Nota damsel in distress FL  Notes: it’s been too long since I read this, one of the first manhwas I ever read. Was already concluded when I read it so was fun binging though the less interesting chapters quickly 

Rewriting the villainess

Length: 62 chapters + afterword

Art: pretty, the characters are too cute, the only green(?) haired FL manhwa that I know as of now

Genre: Korean school setting, also a little medieval, body switching typa isekai I’m not sure, the FL like switches with a character of the manhwa she wrote, so it’s supernatural, romance and fantasy 

Recommendation: I do recommend reading if you enjoy an average looking FL

Notes: A little different from the plot lines of other villainess manhwas but not too crazy, it’s short, although I didn’t expect how long the manhwa would actually run for as I had been following it (catched up again after skipping a few weeks). I wish they explored the other lead and his attachment to Liza.

Lullaby 

Length: 48 chapters + afterword 

Art: pretty, the FL could have been prettier, her hair seemed almost grey in certain panels, the FL is extremely hot, his facial features are like the typical back haired FL in manhwas (which is one reason why I began reading this) and that panel of him in the traditional Korean clothes is hawt hot (the second reason)

Genre: fantasy, demons, supernatural, ceo, employee, office, romance 

Recommendation: for binge reading some fantasy, could get a little stretchy or rushed at times

Notes: you could totally just binge read the chapters where the ML and FL interact or just scroll to the outfits that I was talking about earlier.

Romantic flow 

Length: 50 chapters

Art: good, very professional, the ML is really fucking hot

Genre: romance, office romance, misunderstandings, ceo, lawyer, contains sexual references

Recommendation: short, easy to follow, recommended if you want some plot with hot ML, or if you like dark straight haired FLs

Notes: I personally only read this for the kissing panels and sexual panels and otherwise just skimmed through the rest

There must be happy endings

Length: 109 chapters + 3 side stories

Art: very beautiful, almost too pretty

Genre: time rewind, married, ceo, company stuff, angst, domestic abuse(only referred)

Recommendation: classic for a time rewind manhwa or if you like pretty art or you if want to read about married leads

Notes: initially began reading this having no idea that it’s a time rewind, I just thought the that the characters were too pretty to be ignored. I especially loved the concept of the möbius strip.

Dahae’s Dream

Length: 34 chapters + authors note

Art: Stunning, the FL could be prettier, but all the MLs are stunning

Genre: (don’t worry there’s one endgame if you’re not into harem), there isn’t an actual reverse harem, she does not sleep with multiple men at once, but she does sleep with them consequently. Its obviously smut, it’s obvious but I didn’t see the genital visuals closely, you know, like the other manhwas. Is a little supernatural. Office romance, there’s also a cafe trope, director trope and celebrity trope.

Recommendation: definitely, it’s super hot and sexy and it’s short, but I feel like the story could have more, like it’s not over yet, we didn’t get enough of the endgame.

Notes: I wish the drawings were more explicit, bc the characters are hot af and it would be better if they had a more defined ending. And of course it’s too short. Like I just binged this in half a day and to immediately write down its review. Other manhwas that ill review in the future are the ones that I read like almost 2 years ago.

[thegamingcatmom]

Missing my tol feral demon gf 🥺 is she doing okay? Her face regenerated good? Are her humping needs being met?

throw a raw steak 🥩 into the building for me please, our gf need to be healthy and strong to enjoy her good girl 💪🏻

HELLAW

You checking in on Momma is just so stinking CUTE I can´t- 😭🥺🫶

And...bearing gifts? Oh my...you are quite the charmer, aren´t you? Of course such a needy loyal little thing like you would know that the way to Momma´s half-deceased heart is straight through her stomach...or her nose because that smell, my god-!

Maggot Momma has got such a loyal fanbase...as she should have. She´s made absolutely sure of that.😈

(There might have been death threats at some point...)

But, to answer your question, Momma is just peachy, absolutely smothering her darling Drama Queen right in this moment and she´s still hellbent on finding out what needs to be done she´s close so close to remembering and-

...moving on.

Her face has healed up quite nicely as well, didn´t even take a whole week which is most impressive considering how utterly mangled it looked and Momma might just be a tad bit smug about it because there´s no way she could ever forget the look of shock, of awe on her precious Drama Queen´s face, it´s burned itself into her very being and she´s this close to just-

And wearing the biggest smile, most unhinged, looking like a maniac because she has to see it again, needs to see her darling mate look at her like that again and again and again and-

(Meanwhile:)

*Sighs*

So dramatic.

But, at the same time, a part of her desperately wishes this modified human shell was capable of scarring, of bearing nasty wounds because that´s gonna show these misfits just who is in charge, who is not to be messed with because she´s their alpha.

But, most importantly, it´s gonna show her darling mate just who is their rightful alpha. Because, as we know, the only things that matter when it comes to laying claim to a female are strength and size and Momma has more than proved her worth. Having defended them, protected them, reclaimed them as any worthy mate should.

So you can bet your ass if Momma´s (stolen) body was capable of actually showing her battles she´d be strutting about like no tomorrow. Showing off, smug af, gloating about the looks of awe and terror she´s receiving in equal measure.

...But not before making absolutely sure she´s got someone´s undivided attention because surely that´s gonna make them swoon-

(...I mean-)

But yeah, there´s been less content about Maggot Momma lately, I know this and it might just end up killing me because one (1) Momma is giving me a rather murderous nasty look right now and-

But there´s a reason for that because, you see, there´s two (2) Mommas currently fighting for dominance in my head and it´s heaven agony because it´s basically just-

I AM TORN (and I might just like it). 😇❤️‍🔥😈

I do have some other...things planned though. Also depending on how this poll turns out so...we´ll see. 😏

UNTIL THEN and thanks again for checking in on Maggot Momma! She´s simply going mad right now. 😍🥴

[ecemichi]

Ring.A.Bell Chapter 10

Leo: So the special guest you called was Naru, huh~? Wahaha! ☆ How unexpected!

Arashi:Fufu. Are you surprised, Leo-kun? There was no way I could say no to Anzu-chan when she asked if I could teach you all a thing or two, you know~?

Mao: Arashi's our lecturer...?

Arashi:Gosh, what's with those reactions? Are you saying I'm not a good pick for this? It's totally rude of you all to be so confused by my being here, you know.

Keito:That’s not what they meant… But still, how did you come to be the special guest?

Arashi:Ah, that's a little bit of a mystery to me, too. When Anzu-chan asked me of all people to help out, I asked her the same thing.

But after hearing what she had to say, I agreed to it.

Now, see here. Generally speaking, the woman is seen as the star of the show when it comes to weddings, aren't they? There’s even plenty of magazines that refer to the bride-to-be’s

But at the same time, it's strange... Marriage is between two people, isn't it?

That's why we should consider things from a man's perspective as well. I think if we had both sides of the story, then our bridal project here would be absolutely lovely.

And, as someone who understands the feelings of both sides, there's no better pick for the position than myself.

When Anzu-chan told me as much, I felt there was no one else who could fill those shoes either.

Besides, how could I ever have refused her pleas for help? I wouldn't be a very good big sister if I just tossed them aside, now would I? Of course I accepted. ♪

Besides, the sight of a hard-working boy is one of the greatest wonders of the world! As someone who has a fine eye for such treasures, wouldn't you say there's no one better suited for this occasion?

Mao: I mean... You are always saying that, yeah.

Arashi:That's right. ♪ Ooooh, the sight of an earnest boy really just makes my heart go wild! ♪

So that's why you'll all be showing Anzu-chan and I what you’ve got by giving us a super-duper swoon-worthy fool-proof lovey-dovey proposal no one could say no to!

Midori: A super-duper swoon-what proposal?

Arashi:Now, hold on! Someone who's about to propose shouldn't look like they’d rather drop dead!

How do you expect them to say yes when you’re looking at them like that?

You really don't need to overthink it, boys. You only need to show us your heart. A woman'll always smile if you go about it that way!

Now then! Thinking about it's getting you nowhere, right? You've got to give it a leap of faith! Speak without thought! Just do!

Alright, let's start. First off, I want each of you to give us your best proposals. Who first...

Mao-chan, if you would.

Mao: Huh? M-Me first?!

Um... What should I say? I'm so unprepared... ... O-Okay, let's do this.

Mao: ... These feelings of mine aren't a lie. They’re the real deal. That's why I want to be with you.

Arashi:Next.

Keito:The reason I lecture you is because I care about you. If you stay by my side, surely there won’t be a need to.

Arashi:... Next.

Eichi: Let your heart be at ease, for you are my one and only. I find your timbre to be the most beautiful of all.

Arashi:...... Next.

Leo: I love you! I love you more than aaaaanyone in the whole world!

Arashi:Goodness... Next.

Midori: Umm… I’m sure I’ll die from depression without you in my life… That’s why, please stay with me…

Arashi:......

... Boys, sit. On your knees. Now.

Mao: ............... (Sits straight up.)

Keito&Eichi: ............... (Sits straight up.)

Leo&Midori: ............... (Sits straight up.)

Arashi:Honestly! What sort of proposals were those?! I asked you all to take this seriously, didn't I?

And you! You can't fool me! That was the same confession line you used last year, when we were assigned to do them for class, wasn't it?

Mao: Ugh... I got caught.

Arashi:Obviously! I was there, after all, of course I'd remember!

Eichi: Ah, as for me... I was simply following everyone else's lead.

Arashi:Goodness gracious... You don’t have to follow the others! A proposal as shallow as that wouldn't land even in your dreams!

Midori: …But we’ve never proposed before. There’s also not a script in our hands, what can we even do…

Arashi:You've been getting a lot of work as a model recently, haven't you? I've even seen you on magazine covers lately, Midori-chan.

Arashi:You don't think modeling is just posing for a camera, do you?

Midori: Huh…? Isn’t it?

Arashi:Of course not. While looking stylish and having good photoshoots come out of it isn't a wrong way to go about modeling, it isn't the only way to present yourself.

Sometimes the person themselves is the star of the shot, but more often than not, it's the clothes and accessories they wear that others pay attention to, isn't it?

A model's job is to expose everything that they are in that single moment, so that those stars shine the brightest they possibly can.

And that, Midori-chan, is what I think being a model is truly about. By thinking in such a way, beauty surpasses even the beholder; it becomes an objective fact.

Don't you think a proposal should be the same way?

Baring your heart isn't easy in the slightest; it's one of the hardest things to do, I think. It's terribly embarrassing to allow someone else to see sides others haven't seen, and can be rather terrifying too.

Even so, people aren't going to be moved by a line they've heard a thousand times over, now are they?

Keito:Hmm…

Leo: Mmm, I don't get it! I wasn’t tryin’ to look good at all! I'm happy when I say I am!

Arashi:(Sigh...) Say, Leo-kun... You don't think marriage is nothing but happiness, do you?

Leo: Huh? It's not? So it's more like the end of your life instead?!

Arashi:Of course not! A marriage filled to the brim with happy days would be wonderful, of course, but...

It's the same as love, you see? It isn't always sweet words and smiles.

You may get worried about if they may not like you, or get jealous when someone else is getting along with the one you adore... It's never just a fun, romantic journey, is it?

Marriage is a step further, you know? You're taking another person into your life, to be responsible for their well-being and their happiness. Don't you think that comes with its own worries and woes?

The husband carrying the brunt of burden in the family is outdated nonsense these days, of course...

But even if you're sharing the load with your significant other, there's always going to be hardships and rainy days. Stepping forward into the future with someone new in your life — you can imagine that isn't all sunshine, can't you?

That's why you should bare it all, the good and the bad of your feelings for them! By allowing them to see all of you in that way is what tells them you love them with every fiber of your being. You'll surely give them a proposal that'll move them to tears. ♪

Mao Leo Eichi and Arashi tl: Peace

Midori and Keito tl: me

JP proof: Mika Enstars

ENG proof:ryuseipuka

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[rosenlily-aka-choconut]

do you have any thoughts about beom in BOF? i rewatched his bits from it after the brainrot started and i’d love it if he had a role like that now. it’s similar to rang, but like if rang put his trauma onto yeohee or yuri something. all of beom’s other characters end up fundamentally decent to their love/friend interests, but yijung worked out his toxicity through the romance and the love-hate triangle of gaeul yijung and eunjae was honestly hot. i want that for beom again.

haha i wonder how many fans LDW lost after they started totnt for yeon and ended up falling for his little brother! i should see more of LDW’s dramas, i loved him in goblin.

-kbcu anon

I have mixed feelings about Beommie’s character in BOF.

BoF was something I started watching for Beom, so it's unsurprising I skimmed through the whole thing to just watch the Yi-jung/Ga-eul scenes.

As for his character, while not as toxic as Jun-pyo (who I felt was unbearable, and it doesn't help that I'm not a Lee Min-ho fan), and while I did understand where he was coming from - his father being the way he was, his losing his first love to his brother, I couldn't tolerate him being nasty towards Ga-eul. And I really couldn't understand why she accepted him when he asked her out after first rejecting her!!! But then, I'm not at the age where I can relate to that show, so maybe, it's just me (at an age where I'm a handful of years younger to Beom) that finds it irritating.

As for the triangle with the pottery-teacher - they could've done without her coming back. I didn't like her and I didn't find his pining for her very convincing. If they had just made it about him and Ga-eul, and about how he first resists her, but then later, with her, he's able to overcome the demons of his past, I might have appreciated it better.

But if I overlook that, he looks sweet, all his scenes with Ga-eul are swoon-worthy (minus the ones I nitpicked at), and that ending where he turns up at her school was lovely!

Now, so many years later, if they had made 2020!Lee Rang a playboy who shuns attachment and just sleeps around, careful not to hand his heart away after his abandonment issues with Yeon - I would totally take that! I even wrote a ficlet on those lines. When he meets this girl - this beautiful, feisty stranger who’s as damaged as him (I'll take either Yu-ri or Yeo-hee because I like him with both), he is intrigued. He wants to push her away after a one-night stand, but he can't and keeps meeting her again and again. He can't help being drawn to her and slowly falls for her...

Now Beommie oppa, give me that kind of a playboy...

[cosmiclilacc]

🌸My OC🌸

Freya Renfield

✨21

✨ She/Her

✨Straight

✨poly

🍩Personality🍩

Outgoing

Witty

Bubbly

Smart

Kind

Passionate

Organized

Romantic

Great sense of humor

Supportive

Loving

Can be naive

Smart a🍑🍑 when she wants to be

Trusting

A great friend

🛼Hobbies🛼

Reading

Swimming

Hiking

Archery

Watching movies with friends

Going out to clubs/restaurants with friends on the weekends

✨I’m always looking for an RP partner if you are interested in doing an RP with Freya interact with this or message me (I have discord as well)✨

💖I only do BxG or BxGxG but I’m pretty laid back on semi lit vs lit and if you don’t reply for awhile I understand life is busy. I am into RP honestly to create with you our very own swoon worthy, bring fire to your cheeks and make your whole face red by blushing, mini romance novel 😂 Meaning I want to make a great story with you and I won’t be one of those people who are like… a 3 line reply? How dare you unacceptable!!! And I also will not go off on you if you don’t reply for a little bit….everyone knows a great story can take some time to make 🥰💖

[jerzwriter]

Who's more romantic, Ethan or Kaycee? And Tobias or Casey?

And also what's the most romantic thing the men have done for their wives?

Hello dear Sara,

I have been sitting on this because I'm so torn.

With Ethan and Kaycee, it's very easy to say, at face value, that it's Kaycee. She is definitely more hearts, fluff, and butterflies than Ethan is. But that's just Kaycee's personality; it's who she is, so of course she's going to give that to Ethan because she loves him with all her heart. But, being romantic is not who Ethan is. It's not in his nature, and it takes some getting used to for him. Still, he goes out of his way to make romantic gestures, big and small, because he knows it makes Kaycee. So to me, that's a huge thing in its own right. So while Kaycee is more of a traditional romantic, Ethan's got game too!

With Tobias and Casey, they're both such big, disgusting mush balls when it comes to each other. Casey is such a romantic that it is hard for me to even entertain the idea that Tobias could be more romantic than her... but girl... I think he's more romantic than her. Tobias always knew how to "lay on" the romance if he wanted to... but it was always a bit of a means to an end, not entirely sincere. So while he may have been the wine and roses type, it didn't go beyond that. Then along comes Casey, and she's the real deal, and all of a sudden, nearly 40 years of suppressed romance comes popping out of this guy. Factor in that he realized he loved her... the first person he ever loved... when he thought she was dying. So he never ever takes her for granted.

The most romantic thing, for both of them, there are so many instances it's hard to pick just one. Especially because I believe (so they do, too, lol) that true romance is not in big, expensive gifts or gestures. It's in the little things we do to show we love someone every day. It's when Ethan makes sure Kaycee has her perfect cup of coffee every morning. It's always waiting for her; she never has to ask. It's the way Tobias and Casey have a deal that he cooks, she does the dishes, then 9 out of 10 times, he does the dishes anyway. Those little things every day mean more than anything.

But if we're talking about big romantic gestures, I think the recent fic I wrote about Ethan cooking the same dinner they had at their wedding every year on their anniversary, then seeing to it that their daughter would carry on the tradition after he died... that's like swoon-worthy romance. lol

With Tobias, I think his biggest gesture was before they were even together. When he realized he was the only one she was comfortable going out of the apartment with initially after the attack, he made it a point to take her out weekly - wherever she wanted to go, whatever she wanted to do. Most of the time, it was just going to the bookstore they loved in Cambridge (where he'd always buy her at least one book) and then to lunch after. But he was there each and every week. He encouraged her and helped her feel alive again. The clincher, he was madly in love with her, and she said they could not be more than friends. He never pushed it, and he did it knowing the whole time he could just be helping her get well to end up in someone else's arms, but he did it anyway. To me, that is beyond romantic... it's what real love is supposed to be, selfless.

Thank you for the ask, my dear friend!

[hallmarkfanatic]

Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas

So these movies have always been a bit of a hit or miss with me. But I absolutely loved this one. Everything from the angst and miscommunication between Elizabeth and Josh through out to the connected story of the voicemail couple. Even thought the movie felt oddly simple, it kept me invested the whole time about how everything added up. Also I’m a sucker for the best friend/secret crush troupe so that added on the excitement for me. Plus I really like the flashback moments as well. The only thing I had an eh moment with was the whole music aspect. While I thought the whole band thing and ending scene was nice, I don’t think the movie needed that element to be as great as it was. But at the same time, it didn’t hinder me from fully enjoying the movie. In terms of casting, it was cool to see Holland Roden star in a movie on the network. Apparently we’ll see her again on the channel based on a interview she did. She made a lovely leading lady. Tyler. Freaking. Hynes. Now, I could go on for hours about how much I love him. He’s my favorite Hallmark Hunk after all. This was probably one of the most swoon worthy, weak at the knees movies of him for me. While both of them did a fabulous job with portraying all the emotions through out the movie, he was pulling at my heart strings the entire time. But let’s be real, he never fails me with his movies. But this duo was wonderful. I loved the chemistry between them and I was pulled in by them from the very beginning and they are easily one of my favorite pairings we’ve seen so far. 

Rating: 3 - Easily my favorite Miracles of Christmas movie so far this year and I think it will be a hard one to beat for me. But we’ll see. 

What did you think of this movie? What did you like/dislike about it? Feel free to let me know by replying to this post or sending me a message through the inbox!

[philhoffman]

This week’s Monday Philm is really a Monday miniseries: HBO’s Empire Falls (2005), one of PSH’s few television appearances and the one for which he earned an Emmy nomination!

Such an interesting show, really. I like the worlds Richard Russo writes—these dilapidated New England towns that might first appear quaint and nostalgic but really have some rough edges and danger to them. I prefer North Bath from Nobody’s Fool/Everybody’s Fool, but Empire Falls isn’t the worst place to spend a few hours (unless you’re C.B. Whiting, I guess).

It has some strange pacing, though. Two long episodes that are each broken up into several “chapters” and the tone is all over the place, especially the last 20 minutes or so. I’ll never forget my shock upon watching that plot... twist? for the first time (it’s hardly even a twist. It’s like a plot explosion). Amazing cast (happy birthday, Ed Harris!) but a pretty middle-of-the-road script overall. There’s a lot going on in the book that’s hard to translate to screen without quite a bit of exposition. The kid who plays little Miles is the cutest. And such a brief performance, but Josh Lucas as younger Max/Paul Newman is absolutely amazing casting.

Phil took this role because Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward asked him to, and he adored them so much he would’ve found a way to walk on water if they’d asked it of him. He IS almost criminally underused, but as another review I read today stated, too much more of Charlie probably would’ve overplayed his character. His mystique is essential. However, I’m glad I read the book version of Empire Falls because it fills in a few details the miniseries doesn’t address. The biggest realization I took from the book (spoiler ahead) is that Grace became disillusioned with Charles when she realized he’d leave his daughter behind. That’s not even alluded to in the show—the end of their relationship is a bit more nebulous? but it perfectly wraps up why they fully stopped seeing each other for me.

But overall, pretty fun performance from Phil (despite how miserable Charles is). Almost reminds me of a character out of an O’Neill play or something. Voice so low and unaffected with that New England accent and flat laugh, very much grown-up Freddie Miles! Romantic and swoon-worthy, too, especially in those light suits and baby blue slacks.

Stories like this, where people’s lives don’t work out the way they way they wanted and end tragically, have been gutting me lately. Poor Charles, poor Grace. But also I was constantly thinking of the P.S. I Love Hoffman episode where they talk about how Charlie has manic pixie dream girl lighting the entire show. That makes it horribly difficult to gif and edit but he really is GLOWING the whole time!!!!

[heidisbooknook]

The Books I read in July <33

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My July 2024 To-Be-Read Recap

➺ I won't lie the month of July was a bit of a whirlwind for me. (So much for hot girl summer, right?)

I ended up being a lot busier than expected this month which, unfortunately, meant less time for reading..tragic honestly.

I also sort of slipped into a reading slump around mid-month. After finishing ‘Powerless’ and its novella ‘Powerful’, I felt like all the books I read afterwards were so disappointing and underwhelming. Luckily I was able to push through the slump and I am back to my old reading ways, so nobody panic! 

July was definitely a month full of fantasy, heartbreak and folklore (and lots of tears). As well as discovering some amazing new authors and swoon-worthy book boyfriends. So let's get into it.

➺ The Statistics:

❥ Total books read: 4

❥ This months favorite: Powerless

❥ Genres: Fantasy, YA, Mystery, Romance

➺ The Books + My Ratings:

❥ Powerless - Lauren Roberts  ★★★★★ (This months top pick)

❥ Powerful - Lauren Roberts ★★★★☆

❥ The God and the Gumiho - Sophie Kim ★★★☆☆

❥ Zodiac Academy: The Awakening - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Velanti ★★★★☆

➺ Synopsis + Review:

❥ Powerless - Lauren Roberts

“She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting.

He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be.”

A spectacular dystopian-fantasy, YA romance, with magic, and a “Who did this to you?” “Why do you care” love trope. It's giving high-fantasy hunger games!

❥ Powerful - Lauren Roberts

“Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, she's rescued by a mysterious man from the market. Mak's shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives.”

This is the novella to the ‘Powerless’ trilogy that focuses on the backstory of Adena and Mak. Absolutely heart wrenching story that I have yet to recover from. Beautifully written and the only reason it's not 5 stars is due to the fact I wish they had given a little more info to why what happened to Adena even happened. Like what's going on there! Otherwise a beautifully written novella.

❥ The God and the Gumiho - Sophie Kim

“In this sly and dazzling contemporary fantasy, the most notorious nine-tailed fox in Korea pairs up with a trickster god–turned–detective to track down a wrathful demon . . . before it can destroy the mortal world.”

This is a contemporary, urban-fantasy novel that follows the myths of the Nine tailed fox and the fallen God of deception, all wrapped up into an epic “who-dunnit” mystery with a side of enemies-to-lovers romance. 

❥ Zodiac Academy: The Awakening - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Velanti

“You have been selected to attend Zodiac Academy, where your star sign defines your destiny.”

I was so excited to be able to start this series although I am intimidated by the amount of books in it! This was such a comfy read, a little slow but who doesn't love a good magic school with vampires, fae, werewolves, dragons and more?!

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Genre: Fiction, Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Content Warning: Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Confinement

Summary:

Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist, but it’s a tough way to make a living. On the brink of eviction, she’s desperate when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Cassie knows there has to be a catch—only someone with a secret to hide would rent out a room for that price.

Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal. He sleeps all day, is out at night on business, and talks like he walked out of a regency romance novel. He also leaves Cassie heart-melting notes around the apartment, cares about her art, and asks about her day. And he doesn’t look half bad shirtless, on the rare occasions they’re both home and awake. But when Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge that definitely weren’t there earlier, Frederick has to come clean...

Cassie’s sexy new roommate is a vampire. And he has a proposition for her.

*Opinions*

Tl:dr - Absolutely delightful and compulsively readable rom-com 

This is another social media influence and I needed a bit of a palate cleanser after a couple of fantasy novels back to back. I then proceeded to read this entire novel in two days and had a wonderful time with it. If you want a romance with a strong plot, this is not the book for you, but if you want a story that reads like a 90s sitcom romance, complete with scenes that feel as if they should have a laugh track in the background, I would recommend this novel highly. As I said above, it was extremely delightful. 

As one might guess from the title My Roommate is a Vampire, the plot of this novel revolves around Cassie Greenburg responding to a too-good-to-be-true ad for a roommate on Craig’s list and moving in with a centuries-old vampire, though she is unaware of that at the time. Part of the charm of this novel is that the reader is well aware that Fredrick is a vampire, so watching Cassie navigate his interesting personality quirks is more endearing than the reader screaming at her to see all the signs. I also appreciate that Levine also had the big vampire reveal about 35% into the novel. After that, it is a series of rather comical scenes of Cassie attempting to teach Fredrick about the 100 years of etiquette that he missed while he was asleep. Again, the plot in this is very light and it is more watching Cassie and Fredrick dance around each other while denying what they feel for one another. The ending was highly ridiculous, but somehow fit the overall tone of the novel so it didn’t bother me too badly. 

Cassie is a rather relatable character in a romance, which I appreciate. She is in her late 20s, early 30s creative that is cobbling together part-time jobs in an attempt to survive while working on her art. She takes public transportation, collects trash for her multimedia art, and lets her attraction to Fredrick cloud her judgment on a couple of occasions. While her bad past with a couple of other relationships is hinted at, whatever happened in those relationships is never elaborated on in this novel. I like how her story ended, but it was a little too butterflies and rainbows that I would usually enjoy. However, this whole book was just so lovely that it was the perfect ending. 

We get to know very little about Fredrick other than the text messages and journal entries that are at the beginning of the chapters. He was a bit more of a caricature than an actual character except when he is being exceptionally sincere with Cassie. He is so interested in learning about her art and praising her for things that she doesn’t see in herself that it is swoon-worthy. Now, I heard rumors that this might have started as a Reylo fic, but truly I didn’t see it in the relationship. I did not picture Adam Driver when reading Fredrick’s description other than the focus on how large his hands are, which seems to be a physical attribute that Reylo writers seem to focus on. Well, that and how large his chest was, but that can be any male love interest. 

The romance between the two of them was rather sweet, though not super deep. The first time they kissed and the makeout session in the bathroom had me kicking my feet in excitement. Again, as this is a lighter romance, the discussion of immortality and its complications were glossed over. Also, there is no lore given for vampires and only a vague mention of some of the rules around them. Still, there was something charming about Cassie’s unending patience and Fredricks's earnest love of her that I couldn’t stop reading. The way that Fredrick’s need for blood and the sex scenes were handled was also done well. 

Overall, this is a fun and light read that is light on plot but still a compelling read. Levine hints in the novel that there might be a companion with Reginald and his human accountant, but I am not sure I care enough about Reginald to check it out. This is a 3.5 read rounded down to a 3 because while I really enjoyed it at the moment I read it, I doubt a lot of it will stick with me and this is probably not a story I would read again. Still, I highly recommend this if you like romances and enjoy a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously.