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okay okayy from your prompt list would you consider using âghosting their lips against yours before pulling back with a smug smirk, making you chase them desperately�� and âpulling them closer by their beltâ with franco?
crossing the line - f.c
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prompts: âghosting their lips against yours before pulling back with a smirkâ + âpulling them closer by the beltâ
summary: after a long day together, you and franco relax in his apartment. thereâs been an unspoken attraction between you both, and it finally bubbles over.
WARNINGS: nothing extreme or nsfw, gentle teasing and a make-out.
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a/n hii all! hereâs a little franco blurb as a treat (esp for @yauchfilms !!) this is my first time writing for him, so i hope you all enjoy. more franco will definitely be on the way. let me know your thoughts via asks/anons, comments or reblogs. <3
it had been a long day. you were currently with franco, lounging in his apartment as what seemed to be indie music hummed softly from his speaker. the lights were dim, casting a warm glow throughout the room that helped bring the more relaxed vibe you were both going for.
it felt comfortable, naturalâ just the two of you winding down together like you usually did after a packed day. but today, it felt different.
in fact lately, there had been an undercurrent of something else.
it was in the way he looks at you when he thinks youâre not paying attention, or in the way he let his hands linger a little longer than considered friendly when he brushes past you. something unspoken, something thatâs been quietly building between you both, as if waiting for a spark to set it off.
you werenât certain about it all, though. it was no secret amongst your social group that you were infatuated with the boy. you feared your own feelings were deluding you, maybe making things up in your mind and justifying it because you had felt the same way.
âyouâre staring at me,â franco murmured, interrupting your train of thought. you noticed how his lips quirked up into a smirk at your reaction, and you shook your head with a small smile.
he wasnât wrong, you were staring at him while deep in thought. it was hard not to though, you felt the need to study his face and the way the light casted shadows upon it.
you wouldnât admit it to him, though.
you scoffed and rolled your eyes at him, allowing the words to fall freely from your lips. âplease, iâve had to see it long enough today,â referring to the fact youâd been glued to each others sides the full day. âyou wish.â
franco chuckled, leaning back against the sofa, as he stretched his arm in that casual, teasing way of his. âwell, maybe i do.â
it was only a few seconds before you felt his hand on your shoulder, pulling you closer towards him. you didnât object of course, allowing yourself to be moved farther into him.
his words hung between the both of you, heavier than you expected them to. it was very franco of him to drop small hints like these, leaving you second guessing yourself as usual. but this time, he didnât pull back. instead, he continued to state into your eyes, an almost.. challenging glint within them. you felt the heat rising to your cheeks, a flutter of anticipation mixed with nerves.
you furrowed your brows at him, biting the inside of your cheek to steady yourself before you spoke up. âdonât start something youâre not going to finish, franco.â
âoh?â he raised his brows, tilting his head lightly to the side and you could see the playful spark light up in his expression. franco leaned in closer, beginning to close the distance between you, his face inches from yours. his voice dropped to a whisper as he murmured, âwhat if i do, corazona?â
your heart was pounding, each beat echoing in your chest as his breath mingled with your own. the closeness along with the term of endearment.. it was beginning to get a little too much. your eyes widened slightly as you watched his gaze flick to your lips before he licked his own, moving his eyes to peer back to yours.
you could barely breathe normally, so much so that the rhythm had become more labored subconsciously as you got caught up in your mind.
you began to lean in, eyes beginning to close as you got ready to settle into the kissâ but it never even happened.
franco had pulled back, smirk painted across his face as mischief lit up his gaze. the teasing lingered in the air, his retreat sparking more frustration within you. he looked so pleased with himself, and you knew he was, the chuckles and comments about the moment were enough to let you know. however, with your frustration came something elseâ adrenaline.
before you had time to think about it your hand was reaching forward, and you grabbed franco by the belt. your fingers curled into the fabric as you pulled him towards you, and it completely wiped the smirk off of his face. it was now franco with the widened eyes and shocked expression, which in turn made you smirk.
there was no time for teasing or dwelling on it though, as you moved your hands up to grab onto his shirt collar before pulling him down to meet your lips.
franco melted into the kiss instantly, moving his from from your shoulder as his hand moved to your face and cupped your cheek. the kiss was soft at first, tentative, like you were both savoring the taste of the moment, this leap of friendship into something more.
the restraint didnât last long, though.
the months of tension, the quiet looks, the playful banterâ it rushed forward all at once, sweeping you both up as the kiss deepened. it slow and intense, every touch adding to the moment. francoâs free hand slid around your waist to your back, pulling you right onto his lap.
you pulled away from the kiss momentarily, resting your forehead against his own. funnily enough, it was franco who was now chasing your lips. he cursed under this breath as he opened his eyes, a small smile on his face.
one of your hands made its way up into francoâs hair, combing your fingers through the back of it as you both sat in silence for a moment longer.
âit was about time,â franco muttered, swallowing thickly as a small chuckle escaped his lips. you rolled your eyes, shaking your head as you sighed at him.
you didnât bother entertaining his teasing, simply muttering a âshut upâ before your lips were back onto his. this kiss became heated much faster than anticipated. you tugged in francoâs hair, which caused a small moan to escape him before his tongue swiped along your bottom lip.
he moved his hand from your face to join his other at your waist for a few moments, before they trailed down to your ass. you pulled back the tiniest bit, muttering âwatch yourselfâ before you leaned back in to continue.
your kisses were hungry, a rhythm of urgency and need, francoâs mouth hot and insistent against yours. you angled your face to continue deepening the kiss, as one of your hands moved to his jaw, holding it tightly.
after a few more moments of the heated makeout, you both pulled backâ breathless with swollen lips. you licked your lips as you breathed heavily, trying to steady it back into its normal pace.
franco stared at you in slight awe at what had just happened, he had never expected you would be the one to finally initiate it. it was something he could get used to, though. and he didnât have to dream about it for long.
within 30 minutes, you were both back in the frenzy of kissing each other like it was vital, like youâd lose each other if you stopped.
#emâs fics#franco colapinto x reader#franco colapinto x you#franco colapinto x female reader#franco colapinto oneshot#franco colapinto blurb#franco colapinto fic#franco colapinto imagine#fc43 x reader
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Unleash Fox dilf! Jiu-jitsu please
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One foxy dilf coming up~
(Yandere! Fox hybrid (gumiho) doctor x reader)
In your quaint village, not much occurs. Days are peaceful, if not a little boring. But you canât really complain, not when the people around you are so lovely.
Your village helps each other, resources are always shared, and people are always taken care of. Among all your villagers, one of them, Dr. Shin, is especially kind. Despite being a new addition to your village, heâs loved by all the villagers. Heâs often busy, too, as the only doctor around. The previous doctor had passed away after falling to her demise in the woods while looking for herbs. Your village was both saddened and worried about the previous doctorâs sudden death, unsure of how you all would survive without medical care. Contrary to your worries, however, Dr. Shin suddenly appeared one day and from that point onwards, heâs become a valuable member of your village. Heâs extremely personable and kind, making sure to make time for you â itâs no wonder heâs so beloved and trustworthy.
âHello, Dr. Shin,â you greet him during one of your appointments. His fox ears flicker, which makes him rather cute despite him being much older than you. He often reminds you of the injured fox you had helped a few years back, especially when his bronze-colored ears move around.
âAh, hello,â he greets back, a smile on his face. He motions for you to take a seat on the hospital bed. âHow are you feeling?â
âBetter, I think,â you respond, sitting down. Your fingers tap idly against your knee as you sink into thought. âI donât think I get nightmares anymoreâŚâÂ
âOh? Then thatâs quite good, isnât it?â
âI⌠yes, I suppose.â Nervously, your eyes flicker downwards. Itâs true that your nightmares have subsided, but theyâve been replaced with rather⌠inappropriate dreams about your doctor. But it isnât like you can tell him that, especially when your dreams are so⌠realistic â like theyâve actually happened.
When you look back up, you canât help but gasp at how intense his gaze is. âWhat troubles you?â he inquires, making your cheeks heat up.
âI⌠uhm, wellâŚâ
âYes?â
At his expectant looks, you squeak out, âIâve been having dreams that arenât nightmares, really. But theyâre⌠very intense, for a lack of a better word.â
Dr. Shin looks intrigued, leaning forward slightly. âWould you care to elaborate?â You shake your head, giving him a weak smile. âAh, itâs nothing, reallyâŚâ
âMy dear,â Dr. Shin says, kindly, âIâm quite worried about you. Please, tell me.â
Itâs too embarrassing to tell him â you just canât. But the way he looks at you, his eyes glowing faintly⌠you canât help but say, âIâm having sexual dreams,â despite your will. Gasping, you clamp your mouth shut.
âOh?â he smiles, teeth glinting underneath the light. âI see, thatâs quite normal.â Leaning back in his chair, he lets out a small hum. âBut I suppose that itâs much more frequent and intense in your case, hm?â
You feel like youâre going to combust from embarrassment.
âLetâs see if I can assist you.â Dr. Shin pulls out his notebook and pen, ready to take a few notes. âWho is often present in these dreams of yours?â
You gulp, looking at him with wide eyes. He looks back at you, eyes glinting, leading you to say, âYou.â Your mouth clamps shut â why did you say that?!
Regardless of your inner plight, Dr. Shin looks pleased, his smile getting wider. âVery good.â He notes a few things in his notebook, before snapping it shut and putting it away. The room dims as his eyes glow brighter, his grin toothy. âDonât fret, my dear. There is quite an easy cure to your plight.â He approaches with soft â almost ghostly â Â steps, before reaching out and tilting your chin. Nine tails â didnât he only have one? â flicker out behind him as a chill runs through your body. âAll you must do is stay by my side.â
After all, as the source of all your nightmares and dreams, heâs the only one who can cure you, too.
#yandere oc#male yandere#yandere x reader#tsuuper ocs#yandere x you#tw yandere#male yandere oc x reader#male yandere oc#monster boyfriend#gumiho oc#kitsune oc#fox hybrid#Shin Woo Tsuu OC#lowkey wanna make a nsft version of this loool#also if it wasn't clear: he killed the previous doctor#he fell in love with you when you helped him a few years back so he was like! hm let me find a way to grow close teehee
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Meaningless? (I love you)
âYouâre breaking up with me?â Steve whispered.
Eddie knocked on his door for their usual Saturday date and said he wanted to call off their âarrangementâ.
âSteve, donât be meanâ Eddie sighed as he wiped his eyes.
âMean? My boyfriend dumps me out of the blue and Iâm being mean?â He scoffed. He opened his mouth to say something else but frozen when he heard a sob tear out of Eddieâs throat before he covered his mouth to smother the rest.
âFuck you Steve Harrington.â He whispered. âIâve been waiting months for you to call me that. And the first time you do is because you wonât be getting your dick wet anymore?â Eddie marched up to Steve and shoved a finger into his chest.
âWhat are you talking about?â Steve asked now throughly confused.
âSteve, weâve been fucking for months and Iâve been waiting for you to see me. Really see me. But itâs like you look at me and all you see is a willing toy.â He shuddered a breath.
âWhen was the last time we hung out one on one?â Eddie asked.
âLast week!â Steve exclaimed ready to defend himself. But Eddie scoffed.
âSteve, you came over to âwatch a movieâ but didnât even bother to pretend to sit down before your tongue was down my throat. You got dressed and left before we even caught our breath!â Eddie shouted. Steve went to speak but Eddie barreled right over him. âAnd the time before that when I came to your place, I barely had my shoes off before you dragged me up the stairs. Afterward you tossed a wet wash cloth onto my chest and ran to the kitchen. When I came down to talk to you, you kept your back to me and said bye in the most dismissive tone Iâve ever heard. What about that would make me feel anything except used?â
Steve didnât have a response. He really liked Eddie and he thought theyâd been dating this entire time, but he was starting to see what Eddie saw.
âYou donât hold my hand in private, you wonât even sit next to me in public. Weâve never cuddled! Not once! You wonât kiss me without it leading to something more. We never spend time together one on one unless itâs to fuck. And you have the audacity to sit there and act surprised that I donât want to be a meaningless fuck for the guy Iâm in love with?!â
Eddieâs eyes widened as he slapped a hand over his mouth. The tears that dried during his rant picked up again in rivers down his cheeks.
âEddieâ Steve whispered, his heart in pieces. He stepped forward to take Eddieâs hand but he watched in horror as Eddie shook his head and backed up until his back hit the door.
âI didnât mean to say that last bit.â Eddie whispered. âIâm gonna go.â He turned to yank the door open but Steve couldnât let him leave just yet.
âIâm in love with you too Eddie.â He said confidently. Eddie froze with his head bowed.
âSteveâŚplease donât. Donât say things you donât mean.â He whispered.
âIâll prove it.â He said smiling softly when Eddie turned to him.
âHow?â
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Steve led the way to his room after reassuring Eddie multiple times they werenât going to do anything.
âGotta say Steve, standing in your bedroom right now is not making me feel better.â Steve snorted before gesturing to the closet.
âOpen it.â He said. Eddie warily opened the door and was immediately assaulted with the scent of flowers. Bouquets of all shapes, sizes, and flowers littered the floor. Dozens of candy boxes were stacked in a neat pile. A bin of letters sat to the side. He reached in and pulled a letter off the top. It was addressed to him with a little heart by his name.
âSteve, what is all this?â He asked as he turned around.
âProof.â Was the reply. Eddie stared at the letter in his hand before gingerly opening it.
To my dearest Eddie,
Iâm not good with words, thatâs all you. But Iâve been meaning to tell you for a while that you are amazing. The light to my dark, the sun to my moon.
Most people would look at us and think of you as the moon but to me, you lead me from the dark, your glow fills me with warmth, and I want nothing more than to bask in it. Your light is so bright I want to do everything to reflect it back to you even a fraction of the amount.
I love you,
Yours Stevie
Eddie didnât realize he was crying again until Steve handed him a tissue.
âTheyâre all like that.â He admitted when their eyes met. âIâve written one nearly every day since I knew I loved you.â Eddie looked back at the box, there were way more than he would have expected.
âWhen did you write the first one?â He asked shyly.
âThe day you woke up.â He replied. Eddieâd been in a coma for three weeks after the upside down.
âBut that was months before we even startedâŚâ he trailed off. âYouâve been in love with me for that long?â He asked in awe as he stepped closer.
âYeah.â Steve whispered.
âWhy didnât you ever give me the letters? Or the flowers or chocolate?â He asked now even more confused than he was when he arrived.
âI didnât know if this was a thing guys did. I didnât want you to think I was treating you like a girl.â Steve explained. He wrapped his arms around Eddie and kissed the top of his head. âBut I didnât realize that I was making you feel like you were a meaningless fuck. Youâre not.â He pulled back to look deep into his eyes. The hazel shined with unshed tears. âI will never forgive myself for hurting you, but I promise to do everything I can to make it up to you okay?â
âOkay.â Eddie whispered shyly. âI trust you.â
âJust to be super clear, if you never wanted to have sex again, I would still want to be with you. In fact,â Steve pulled him from the closet. âCan we start over? Weâll go slow, go on dates, and I can do all the things Iâve been wanting to do but was too scared?â
âIâd like that.â Eddie said with a smile. He kissed Steve on the cheek. âIâm not going to lie, I like having sex with you. But Iâm really excited to be wooed.â He chuckled.
The next few months were better than Eddie could have imagined. Steve told all their friends they were dating, sat next to him at every opportunity, took him on dates, and held him close.
They cuddled, kissed, and held hands all the time now. Soft kisses just to kiss. Hard kisses that lead to making out but no further.
And when they did finally go all the way again, Steve held him tight to his chest well after their sweat cooled. He carried him to the bathroom and washed him in the shower, slowly as if he was a precious gem. When they were in a hurry, Steve took the time to wipe him off with the wet cloth and helped him redress.
Eddie told Steve he didnât have to do anything he didnât want to, but when he thought back to the closet full of flowers, chocolates, and the box of letters filled with words of devotion, he knew Steve wasnât pretending.
And the next time Steve called Eddie his boyfriend, he knew it wasnât a desperate attempt to keep him around, but a joyful declaration of their love.
steddie au where eddie thinks they're just hooking up because steve never treats him like all his previous girlfriends, but steve thinks they're dating and the relationship is only different because it's Gay. he's just trying to follow eddie's lead without making a fool of himself (he keeps buying gifts and flowers then shoving them into the back of his closet because he doesn't want eddie to think he's "treating him like a girl")
#steddie ficlet#steddie#miscommunication#love confessions#angst with a happy ending#steve harrington#eddie munson#steves afraid to make eddie feel bad#accidentally does anyway#eddie wants to be loved#eddie munson loves steve harrington#steve harrington loves eddie munson
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Brighter Than The Sun || Kalim Al-Asim
Kalim shines like the sun, radiant and unwaveringâyet each day, he burns a little closer to the edge, waiting for the moment he no longer has to be the light for everyone else.
Kalim Al-Asim is the sun.
Golden and bright, the very picture of abundance. He is the warmth that spills into every crevice, the laughter that brightens any shadowed corner. To anyone who looks upon him, Kalim is all lightâglowing, inexhaustible.
He smiles, beaming as though he has never known a reason to frown. He is the friend who helps without question, the noble who offers wealth as casually as he breathes. Everything about him seems limitless, as if thereâs a wellspring of joy tucked beneath his ribs.
To the world, he is everything one could want. Money? He has enough that he could give it away a thousand times and never feel the weight of the loss. Status? He holds it effortlessly, carrying the Al-Asim legacy like a crown he was born to wear. Power? He stands at the top of his dorm, a place reserved for the most capable, a place so few could even dream to reach.
Yet when he is alone, under the quiet of his own thoughts, he wonders if this light truly belongs to him.
For he is the sun, yes, but only in appearance. And sometimes, when the crowd's noise fades, and he is left in the quiet of his own mind, he feels more like the moon.
A surface that reflects the light given to it, glowing not because it burns but because it must imitate what it cannot create. He looks at his life, and the brightness seems less a gift and more a performanceâa practiced gleam, like polished gold.
His wealth is not his own; it flows from a family name that stretches far beyond his own reach, his life inextricably intertwined with that legacy. He is a prince, a beloved heir, but also just a vessel for what the Al-Asim family has always been.
His title as housewardenâan honor, a symbol of his supposed strengthâfeels hollow, as if it is an illusion created by the weight of his familyâs donation, a stage set up for him to walk across without effort.
He knows his own weaknesses too well. The duties of his position are carried not by his hands, but by Jamilâs steady, unseen grasp, the support he feels but cannot acknowledge aloud. He walks through his life like a dream, all things handed to him so effortlessly that he can barely tell where his accomplishments end and Jamilâs sacrifices begin.
He smiles for the people who look to him with bright eyes, never revealing the doubt that tugs at his heart. Because if he reveals even a hint of insecurity, what might they see?
To the world, he is a radiant, boundless sun. But to himself, he is a vessel, filled with the reflected light of others.
He should not complain. How could he, when he has everything anyone could want? It is a life of luxury, endless opportunity, and privilege. To speak of weariness, of doubt, of feeling like a stranger in his own skinâthat would be a betrayal of all the riches he has been given.
So he keeps his smile intact, lets it grow even brighter to cover the places where he feels hollow. He becomes the perfect image of the Al-Asim heirâunfailing, generous, golden.
But with each person who takes a part of him, each smile he offers in place of the words he cannot say, he feels himself dim. It is a slow fading, like a candle burning down to its last flicker.
They come to him for his wealth, for his status, for the power that drapes him like a robe. They praise him, flatter him, but he wonders if any of it would remain if he was just Kalim.
So he smiles, and he smiles, because that is what the sun must do.
He smiles because that is what the Al-Asim heir has always done. And if he must dim a little, if he must give until there is nothing left, then so be it. Because he is the sun. Or at least, that is what the world needs him to be.
The announcement for the competition rings through the hallways like a spark, and within moments, it feels like Kalim is being surrounded. A food saleâa lighthearted, fun event meant to bring everyone together.
But the minute itâs announced, people begin to approach him, voices eager, faces alight with plans that all seem to look the same: âYou can bring in the best chefs, right?â âWith your budget, weâll be unstoppable!â âIf we work with you, victoryâs in the bag!â
They donât want to team up with him because itâll be fun. They want to team up because heâs a shortcut to winning. The money, the prestige, the pull he doesnât even remember asking forâthose are the things theyâre looking at, not him.
Itâs as if heâs transparent, just a vessel for everything he can provide, and suddenly the bright prospect of a competition meant for laughter and shared stories feels like a thin disguise for something much more hollow.
He puts on his best grin, the one that usually gets him through anything, and thinks of Jamil. But he knows before he even starts the trek that Jamil wonât accept his helpânot really.
He would take one step into Jamilâs space, and the same pattern would unfold: Jamilâs skill, his knowledge and sharp-eyed focus, would all have to fold back and take second place for Kalim. And Kalimâs heart would break a little more, watching Jamil slip back into that practiced shadow.
So he chooses someone at random. He watches his friend fade into the distance, unapproachable in the quiet corner heâd always known to seek, and feels himself both moving closer and losing him. Because if Jamil joins with someone else, maybe this time, heâll finally get the recognition heâs always deserved.
Then, suddenly, thereâs a voiceâa calm, grounded voice, an anchor that cuts through the whirlwind around him. âDo you want to team up?â
Kalim blinks, looking up. Itâs you, the one person he might have expected least, but it makes sense the more he thinks about it. Youâre the prefect, the magicless wonder who bent over backwards time and again for people you barely knew.
Heâs seen you take on challenges most people would run from; heâs seen you forge your own way in a world that wasnât made to be kind. Youâre⌠well, youâre what he imagines the sun to beâshining for everyone, regardless of how dark things might seem.
The memory slips back into his mind, hazy at first, like a half-forgotten dreamâbut then it sharpens, each detail painfully vivid. After Jamil's overblot, Kalim remembers standing on the edge of chaos, his mind spinning, his heart bruised. The realization of Jamilâs resentment had wrapped around his throat, each word, each look, echoing. And yet, he had smiled, grinned even, as he always didâbecause he had to.
It was then that you appeared beside him, quiet but determined, your gaze steady and warm as you asked, âAre you okay, Kalim?â
Heâd almost laughed it off. "Iâm fine! You should check on Jamil instead.â Jamil was the one who had suffered, after all, who had been weighed down by his own heavy feelings, dark enough to blot out everything else. But you shook your head, gently dismissing his words. âJamilâs in good hands. Right now, Iâm here to check on you.â
Your voice cut through the polished, automatic responses that came so easily to him, cracking them open to reveal the raw vulnerability underneath. He stood there, lost, the smile frozen on his face, as your words sank in. You werenât here because he was the housewarden or the Al-Asim heirâyou were here for him.
Before he could respond, you were called by Ace and Deuce, voices edged with worry and urgency. With a quick but genuine smile, you pressed your number into his hand, like a promise. âIf you need anything, just call me, okay?â
Then, before he could gather a single thought, you pulled him into a swift hug. It was brief, barely more than a whisper of warmth, but it was real. And as you turned and rushed back to the others, Kalim was left standing alone, clutching the scrap of paper like a lifeline.
It was the first time he felt truly seen.
And now here you are, looking right at him with that unmistakable twinkle in your eye, and asking him if he wants to team up with you.
For a moment, his heart jumps, then settles. How could he say no?
When you both sit down, Kalim immediately jumps into the plan he assumes you want to hearâhow heâll bring in a chef, or two, maybe even three to make sure everythingâs just right.
But the second he starts, you shut him down with a gentle shake of your head, laughing softly. âThis isnât about winning. This is about having fun with friends, remember? I didnât ask to team up so youâd hire people. I wanted to cook with you.â
Kalimâs heart skips. Youâre here⌠just for him?
Itâs a strange feeling, this warmth that wells up from deep within. His grin starts small, uncertain, then blooms into something true and wide, unfiltered and bright.
The kitchen becomes a small world for just the two of you, a place of flour clouds and flung sugar, and with each mistake, with each burnt attempt at a dish, you both dissolve into helpless laughter.
What starts as a noble, if catastrophic, attempt to cook quickly devolves into pure chaos, until thereâs more flour on your faces than in the mixing bowl and neither of you can remember what you were even trying to make.
For once, he doesnât feel the need to give, or to prove. Here with you, heâs simply Kalimâthe boy with flour smudged across his cheek and laughter that keeps bubbling up before he can stop it.
When the competition ends, you both stand proudly beside a dish that looks nothing short of monstrous. The judges hesitate, then take a tentative bite and promptly grimace. Kalim hears you giggling beside him, your shoulders shaking as you take in the judgeâs expression, and he canât help but join you. Itâs a sound that fills the space between you, something unpracticed and utterly genuine.
For a moment, he looks at you, your face still bright with laughter, your eyes shining like starlight, and a thought settles into him, quiet but strong.
Maybe⌠maybe heâd be happy being your moon.
Because youâre the sun in all the ways that he could never be. You light the way without needing anything from him. And for once, he feels no need to push it down and smile, because it feels natural.
It happens often enough that Kalim doesnât flinch anymore. Heâs used to it, really. Requests come at him like a tidal wave, sweeping through with unrelenting regularity. Itâs as if everyone expects him to be their endless source, their personal sunâwarm, bright, unyielding in generosity, always giving without pause. A smile that never fades, a light that never dims.
Today, itâs a classmate from another dorm, sidling up with that gleam in their eye, that small, calculated smile. âKalim,â they say, smooth and honeyed, âI could use a little help.â And itâs money they want; of course itâs money. They donât ask how heâs doing, or if he might need something in return. The sun does not need favors; it simply shines.
Without hesitation, Kalimâs lips curve into that familiar, reflexive smile. âOf course! How much do youââ
But before he can finish, thereâs a shiftâa hand on his arm, warm and grounding, and then thereâs you, stepping in. You stand firm, gaze unwavering as you look at the person with something fierce, a protective spark in your eyes heâs not accustomed to seeing directed at him.
âNo,â you say, voice strong, clear. âHe wonât be giving you any money today.â
Kalim stares, momentarily stunned, as the person falters, their confidence waning under your unyielding gaze. They stammer, offering excuses, their polished smile slipping away, and Kalim realizes, slowly, that youâve dismissed them entirely. Just like that, they slink off, and it feels as though youâve thrown up a wall between him and the world, shielding him from the hands that are always outstretched, from the shadows eager to siphon his light.
For a heartbeat, Kalim almost laughs it off. Itâs what he always does, isnât it? His warmth is endless; heâs the sun, and if they want to take a little here and there, thatâs fine. But as he opens his mouth to brush it away, your gaze catches hisâa fierceness still burning there, softer now but just as fierce.
âItâs okay,â he murmurs, voice faltering, a practiced line that feels hollow now. âI donât mind. I have enough.â
But youâre shaking your head, brows furrowed. âItâs not about having enough, Kalim. Itâs about people thinking they can take advantage of you, people who see your kindness and assume itâs endless. Iâm not going to let that happenânot while Iâm here.â
Your words are firm, soft but unbreakable, and they slip past his practiced defenses, breaking through the polished brightness heâs wrapped around himself for so long. Heâs heard people defend him beforeâduty, necessity, loyalty.
But this⌠this is different. Youâre not protecting him out of obligation or his family name; youâre protecting him because you see himâthe cracks beneath the shine, the exhaustion hidden behind the smile heâs worn for so long.
Itâs strange, this feeling. Itâs warmth, but not the warmth he gives. Itâs something softer, gentler, a warmth that reaches out to cradle rather than to demand. And Kalim realizes that you arenât here to take; youâre here to give.
It feels as if somethingâs settling in his chest, filling spaces heâs ignored. A sun isnât supposed to dim, isnât supposed to falter, but right now, he feels the smallest, most fragile sense of relief, of finally allowing himself to be seen.
For a moment, he stands there, vulnerable in a way he rarely allows himself to be, letting the feeling settle into the empty corners of his heart.
Heâs always been the one giving, radiating, shining for others, but right now, with you, he feels⌠cared for. Cherished, even. And for the first time, he wonders if itâs possible to let himself be dim, even for just a moment, to let himself be a little less bright.
When he finally speaks, his voice is soft, shaky. âThank you,â he says, and the words feel like a fragile confession, a quiet plea that maybe he doesnât have to be everyoneâs light alone.
And you smile at him, not as someone who needs, but as someone who gives, and Kalim realizes maybe he doesnât have to carry on being the sun on his own.
The room feels too large, the air too thick. The housewardensâ meeting has reached a stalemate, and all eyes are on himâthe sun who canât afford to waver, the one they all seem to look to now, expectant.
Itâs suffocating, the way their gazes settle, heavy as if they could burn through his skin. He knows theyâre waiting for a decision, the final word to tip the scales. But Kalim doesnât know what to say.
He opens his mouth, then closes it, the words tangling in his throat. The others are smart, strategic, relentless in their arguments, and he⌠he just wants to make the choice that wonât ruin everything.
The room is a whirl of voices and opinions, and he feels small under the weight of it. He doesnât know what the right answer is, but Jamil would. Jamil always knows.
So he tries to voice it, a faint smile surfacing like a reflex. âMaybe I could just⌠ask Jamil,â he says, a bit too quickly, fingers reaching for his phone. âHeâs smarter than me, you know? Heâll know what to do.â
But before he can call, a hand finds his, warm and grounding, and itâs you, giving him a look thatâs gentle yet firm, one that stops him in his tracks. âKalim,â you say, softly but with a certainty that doesnât let him look away, âwhat do you think?â
The words settle into the room, silencing the murmur of voices, and suddenly, itâs just you and him, and that question hanging between you. Itâs simple, yet it strikes at something deep, something unsteady inside him. No one has asked him like that beforeânot with such unwavering faith, not like they actually want his opinion.
He stumbles over his thoughts, searching for an answer in the corners of his mind. A nervous chuckle bubbles up as he tries to brush it off. âAh, I mean, I donât know if I⌠I mean, Jamilâs really good at this stuff, he always knows the rightââ
But you donât let him retreat. Your gaze is steady, unwavering. âYouâre the housewarden, Kalim,â you remind him. âThis decision is yours. And beyond that, I trust your judgment. Whatever choice you make, I believe in it. I believe in you.â
And just like that, something cracks open in him, a warmth heâs not used to directed at him, not in this way. Heâs the sun, but the world has always taken that light from him, never cared for the doubts and cracks beneath it.
Heâs always been everyoneâs brightness, a mirror reflecting what they needed to see, but no one has ever looked past the shine to find what lies underneathâuntil now.
Thereâs a rawness to it, a gentleness that makes his heart stutter. To think that you⌠you believe in him, without question, without needing him to hide behind Jamil or his familyâs influence.
Itâs as if, for the first time, heâs seen for more than just his blinding, relentless cheer. And he realizes he doesnât have to dim himself here; he doesnât have to be anyone but himself.
His heart swells, and he finds himself grinning, wide and genuine, a real smile that breaks free from the polished restraint heâs so often worn. He makes his choice then, and heâs almost surprised by the ease of it, the clarity in his own voice as he casts his vote.
The meeting wraps up, and as the others disperse, he turns to you, his eyes bright with a newfound light. âYou really mean it, donât you?â he asks, almost breathless with disbelief. âYou really think I can⌠handle this?â
You nod, and the quiet sincerity in your gaze tells him everything heâs ever wanted to hear.
Heâs buzzing with excitement now, a warmth in his chest that radiates outward, too bright to contain. âWe should celebrate!â he exclaims, a bit too loud, the joy spilling over, âOh! We could throw a party! Iâll get the best decorationsâoh, maybe fireworks! Or music, live music, yeah!â
He goes on, the plans growing more extravagant with every breath, each word a piece of his true self spilling over, no longer held back. But then you reach out, grounding him again, slipping your hand into his. Itâs a small gesture, but it holds the weight of something steady, something real.
He looks down, meeting your gaze, and he feels himself settle, his grin softening as he squeezes your hand in return. Itâs a connection that doesnât need words, a promise that he doesnât have to be the sun alone, that he doesnât have to bear its weight for everyone else. With you here, he feels whole, bright in a way that isnât lonely or draining.
And for the first time, Kalim lets himself bask in his own light, just as he is.
The night presses down, dense and endless, smothering like velvet too heavy to breathe through. Kalimâs room is dark, his bed sprawling, sheets cool and smooth and empty.
He lies there, eyes wide open, and the silence around him is too thick, his mind too loud. Thoughts spiral, each more bitter than the last. The emptiness gnaws at him, whispers that scratch at his heart, telling him that heâs aloneâthat heâll always be alone.
They all come to him because heâs the Al-Asim heir, the boy with endless coin and golden connections. No one really wants to know you, his thoughts hiss, cruel in the stillness. They just want what you can give. Even his friends, the laughter and cheers that surround him during the day, feel hollow when night falls and heâs alone with himself.
And then thereâs you⌠you, whoâve looked at him like heâs more than just a title, more than just a shimmering surface. But his heart trembles, fear threading through his veins. What if, someday, even you see past his brightness and turn away? What if you realize heâs not what you want, not who you deserve?
The thought digs deep, enough to make his chest tighten. And before he knows it, his fingers are reaching for his phone, trembling as he finds your contact, the screen casting a soft glow in the darkness. His finger hovers over the call button, his mind screaming not to, to let you sleep, but his heartâpanicked, needyâwins out.
He taps the screen, the line ringing just once, then twice. But dread fills him, heavy and sudden, and before you can pick up, he hangs up, tossing the phone aside like itâs burned him.
The room is darker now, the silence sharper, and his heart beats loud, a hollow echo. What was I thinking? He tries to laugh it off, as though his thoughts arenât tightening around him. But then his phone vibrates, the screen flashing with your name.
He swallows, unable to answer, shame and fear tangled up, so he lets it go to voicemail. Then the screen lights up again, and again, until finally, after his third silence, the calls stop.
The quiet returns, heavier than before, and heâs about to close his eyes, to pretend he never did anything so foolish, when thereâs a knock. Itâs soft at first, hesitant, then insistent, each knock pounding through the empty space in his chest.
He doesnât dare breathe as he drags himself out of bed, opening the door only to find you there, looking up at him with wild, frantic eyes, like youâve just run miles to reach him.
âKalim,â you gasp, barely catching your breath, and heâs so stunned he almost doesnât notice the tear tracks glistening on your cheeks. You reach for him, hands shaking, and in an instant, your arms are around him, pulling him close, clinging to him like he might disappear if you let go. âYou scared me! You really⌠I thoughtââ Your voice breaks, thick with worry, and your grip tightens, trembling as though youâre afraid heâll slip from your hold.
Heâs frozen, the weight of your embrace pressing into him, disbelief rippling through him. âIâIâm sorry,â he stammers, trying to laugh it off, to brush away the panic in his chest. âIt was⌠it was just an accident! I didnât mean to wake youââ
But you pull back just enough to look him in the eyes, your gaze sharp with the weight of a thousand unspoken worries. âDonât you dare do that to me again,â you say, your voice firm, fierce in a way heâs never heard before. âIf you need me, call me. Really call me. Donât just⌠donât leave me hanging, donât make me wonder. I was terrified, Kalim.â
And before he can even answer, you wrap your arms around him again, burying your face in his shoulder as you hold him close. Itâs grounding, the warmth of you pressed against him, anchoring him in a way that silences the dark thoughts spiraling through his mind.
He can feel your heart racing, hear the quiet sniffles as you clutch him tighter, and itâs like all the loneliness, all the fear, all the doubts fade into the background. Because youâre here, and you came all this way just for him.
âCome on,â you say after a long moment, pulling away just enough to flash him a faint, determined smile. âScooch over. Weâre having a sleepover. Youâre not getting rid of me that easily.â
He blinks, watching in wonder as you make your way to his bed, throwing back the covers and settling in as if itâs the most natural thing in the world. He can only stand there for a moment, stunned, before he finds himself crawling into bed beside you.
Heâs never had someone sit with him like this, just to be there, and a strange warmth fills his chest, unlike anything heâs felt before.
You donât ask him why he called or why he hung up, and he doesnât need to explain. Youâre here, stretching out beside him, your presence a steady warmth that keeps the shadows at bay.
When you reach over to take his hand, giving it a gentle squeeze, itâs like a promise, an unspoken vow that no matter how dark the night feels, youâll be here to pull him back into the light.
And as he lies there, hand in yours, he realizes he doesnât need to fear losing you. For the first time, he feels truly seen, like you understand every part of himâthe bright, blinding sun he tries to be, and the quieter, flickering light beneath. He squeezes your hand back, his heart lighter, his smile real.
Kalim has known for a while now, though he tried to convince himself otherwise. But no amount of blinding sunlight, no amount of laughter can hide the truth beating loud and insistent in his chest. Heâs fallen for you, deeply, hopelessly, and itâs nothing like heâd imagined.
Not grand or regal or even serene. No, itâs messy, overflowing, spilling out like the cups of tea he clumsily pours, like the stories he rambles through whenever youâre nearby. You make him feel like he doesnât need to wear that bright, polished sun mask that everyone expects from him.
But how can he possibly tell you? In his mind, the moment plays out with magic carpets soaring through the stars, firelight flickering against golden sands, his heart laid bare in the most dazzling of confessions.
Yet here he is, standing with you in the middle of a bustling market, your hand gripping his as you pull him from stall to stall, eyes bright with excitement as you chatter on about matching trinkets, laughter bubbling up as you try on silly hats and drape fabrics over each otherâs shoulders.
Heâs surrounded by the scents of spices, the hum of people, the rough cobblestones beneath his feetâand suddenly, the words slip out, too big to be contained. âI love you.â
Itâs out before he can stop himself, hanging there in the air between you, fragile and exposed. There are no magic carpets, no glittering jewels or ancient spellsâjust the clamor of the marketplace and your stunned expression.
For a split second, he panics, his heart dropping as he watches you go still, your laughter fading into silence. What did I just do? he wonders, dread pooling in his stomach.
Before he can backtrack, you grab his hand and tug him away, weaving through the bustling crowd with a determined pace. He follows without a word, his heart thudding painfully, a thousand worries flashing through his mind. Are you mad? Are you disappointed? The walk back feels endless, every step dragging out his dread as he watches your profile, desperately wishing he could read your mind.
When you reach your room, you shut the door and turn to face him, eyes steady and piercing. âSay that again,â you demand, soft but firm, voice almost a whisper.
He swallows, nerves tangling in his throat, but he canât hide now, not when youâre looking at him like that. âI love you,â he says, voice trembling but true. And before he can get another word out, your hands are cupping his face, and youâre pressing your lips to his in a kiss thatâs fierce and sweet, leaving him breathless.
When you pull back, he stares at you, wide-eyed, his mind still reeling. âButââ he stammers, âIt wasnât grand, it wasnâtâŚâ He trails off, words slipping through his fingers, his heart heavy with the thought that he���s somehow let you down.
You silence him with another kiss, your hands gentle on his cheeks. When you pull away, you hold him there, your gaze warm and unyielding. âI donât need grand, Kalim. I donât want fireworks, or magic carpets, or anything the Al-Asim heir thinks heâs supposed to offer. I love you. Not housewarden Kalim, not the heir⌠Just Kalim. The one who follows me through crowded markets, the one who hums while he braids my hair, the one who laughs so brightly it could heal the world.â
Your fingers trace along his jaw, and the sincerity in your eyes takes his breath away. âYou donât need to be the sun for me. You donât need to burn yourself out for people who donât care. Youâre enough as you are. Youâre my Kalim, and Iâm yours.â
And as you smile at him, soft and true, he feels his heart swell, the insecurities falling away. Your words wrap around him, gentle as a cloak, quieting every fear and doubt heâs held onto. Itâs more than he ever thought he could have, more than he ever thought heâd deserve.
The smile that blooms on his face, radiant and unrestrained, is real.
Because in this moment, with you by his side, he shines brighter than the sun.
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pretty boy. ೨ৠj. maybank x reader
đË jj maybank x fem!reader. fluff. 0.7k words.
⌠itâs just the two of you, lying in the bed of jjâs beat-up truck, wrapped in an old blanket under a quiet night sky. the stars are scattered above, a sprinkle of soft light against the darkness, casting a gentle glow over the world around you. itâs late, and the air is calm, interrupted only by the occasional rustling of the wind through the trees. jjâs lying beside you, arm slung over your shoulders, fingers tracing idle patterns on your arm as you both look up.
âdo you ever wonder if itâs worth it?â he asks, breaking the comfortable silence. his voice is low, almost hesitant, as if heâs speaking something heâs thought about for a long time but never dared to say out loud.
you turn to look at him, seeing a flicker of vulnerability in his gaze that he usually hides behind a smirk or a joke. âwhat do you mean?â you ask softly.
âall of it,â he says, eyes still on the stars. "the mess, the running, the fight to just... be something different. to have something better.â
you nod, understanding him without him needing to explain more. jjâs had it rough, and you know better than anyone how heâs always one step away from the next hit, the next fall. but tonight, lying here with him, itâs just you and him, and the thought of what could be, and what you both might be willing to risk to have it.
jj shifts, his eyes finding yours. âyou know⌠if this all went sideways tomorrow, i think iâd be alright as long as i had you. like, if the earth shook, or the world just... ended. i think iâd still be okay if you were there.â
his words linger, quiet but powerful, reaching a part of you heâs never touched before. you feel your heart skip, the kind of vulnerable, pure love heâs confessing cutting through every ounce of fear or hesitation.
âjj...â you say softly, squeezing his hand. âi donât need anything else, either. just you.â
he gives a small smile, one that lights up his face in a way that makes your chest ache. he leans forward, pressing a gentle kiss to your forehead, lingering as he closes his eyes. the two of you stay like that, wrapped up in the warmth of each other, the stars above casting a light that feels almost like a promise. no matter what happens, youâll have each other.
as the night goes on, his hand stays intertwined with yours, the quiet feeling between you growing into something steady, something that feels like home. and lying there, with jj beside you, you know that no matter what life throws your way, youâll both face it together.
youâre both wrapped in silence for a while, just breathing in each otherâs presence. the stars above seem endless, like they could swallow you both whole if you let them, but somehow, being with jj grounds you in a way nothing else ever has.
after a while, jj shifts a little closer, his voice soft. âi know i donât say it much, but⌠you make all of this feel less heavy. like, when iâm with you, none of the other stuff matters as much. itâs just⌠easier.â
his words are unguarded, and his blue eyes flicker with a raw honesty that makes your heart ache. you lean into him, your foreheads touching, and you smile as he pulls you a little closer, as if afraid you might drift away.Â
âgood,â you whisper back. âbecause you make things easier, too. weâre in this together, right?â
âyeah,â he replies, his voice rough with emotion. âtogether.â
in a rare, quiet moment, he presses his lips against yours, gentle at first, like heâs savoring every second. but then his grip on you tightens, the kiss deepening as if heâs pouring everything heâs been holding back into this one, pure moment. thereâs no rush, no fear. just the two of you, losing yourselves in each other.Â
eventually, you both pull away, breathless and grinning, and he pulls you close so that youâre curled up against his chest. you stay like that, his arms wrapped around you, listening to his heartbeat in the quiet night.
and as the hours drift by, you both drift in and out of sleep, comforted by the warmth and steady presence of each other. with jj holding you, thereâs a feeling that maybe, just maybe, youâll both be alright, as long as youâre together.
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Ensnared - Luke Hughes
Summary: There's something suspicious about Luke's new girlfriend
content: swearing, angst, some fluff, supernatural aspects, spooky (a little)
wc: 7.4k
notes: ik i'm a few days late from halloween but i really wanted to put out a supernatural-esque fic for you guys! halloweekend was insane for me so again sorry this is almost a week post-halloween! hope you guys like this as much as i enjoyed writing it!! this is different than my usual stuff but i still love it
The lights were dimmed low in the apartment, the only glow coming from some twinkling fairy lights and candles flickering in jack-o'-lanterns. Luke could feel the music in his chest as he stood near the kitchen counter, nursing a beer. He usually didn't go all out for Halloween, but Jack had insisted he join the team for their party, saying her needed to get out and let loose. They'd even coaxed him into a costume--one of his jerseys and some fake scars on his face, almost too close to his usual look to be considered a costume.
"Lighten up, Lukey!" Jack clapped him on the back, grinning through his over-the-top vampire costume, his girlfriend tucked close to his side. "It's Halloween! Have some fun!"
Luke rolled his eyes, but cracked a smile. He scanned the room lazily, half-focused on all his friends and chaos of laughter and music. He was just about to glance away when he saw her.
She was standing alone, near the edge of the room, and she was... stunning. Her hair spilled over her shoulders like waves, catching the dim light and shimmering in shades that seemed almost impossible--dark but with an almost etheral glow. Her dress, flowing and midnight blue, hugged her figure perfectly, and she moved with a calm, mesmerizing grace that cut through the noise of the crowd.
Their eyes met, and his stomach flipped.
"See something you like, bro?" Jack nudged him, following his gaze, his girlfriend giggling beside him. Luke blinked, snapping out of his trance. He could feel his cheeks heating up, and Jack just laughed, rolling his eyes. "Go talk to her, dude. Looks like she's waiting for someone to notice her."
Luke hesitated, but something inside him urged him forward. He took a deep breath, gripping his drink a little tighter, and started weaving through the crowd until he reached her side. She looked up, her eyes catching his with an intensity that felt magnetic. They were deep and dark, like the ocean at night--bottomless, mysterious, dangerous.
"Hi," he managed, suddenly feeling like he'd forgotten how to form sentences.
A smile played at her lips. "Hi," she replied, her voice smooth and musical, like a song he'd heard once but couldn't quite remember.
For a moment, they just stood there, caught in the haze of the party, but it was like nothing else mattered. Luke felt a strange pull, something unexplainable that made him want to stay rooted there, by her side.
"I'm Luke," his voice sounded breathless even to him.
"Marina." Her named rolled off her tongue like silk, and she extended her hand. When he shook it, her touch was warm, but it sent a chill straight to his core, leaving a strange tingling feeling where their fingers had connected.
"Not much for Halloween parties?" he asked, hoping he didn't sound too awkward.
She shrugged, her smile mysterious. "I don't usually come to things like this. But... something told me tonight was worth it."
His pulse quickened. It was probably nothing, but he felt like she was looking right through him, reading him in a way that made him nervous. He shook it off, laughing a little. "Well, welcome to the chaos. It's a bit wild, but it's a good time, I think."
"Chaos isn't always a bad thing," she leaned in a bit closer. "Sometimes it's exactly what we need."
Her words seemed to have a hypnotic effect on him, and he found himself nodding, his gaze locked with hers. Everything in the background faded. He could barely remember what he'd been thinking about just minutes before.
"Luke!" Nico's voice cut through his trance. Luke flinched, snapping his head toward Nico, who was standing with a raised eyebrow, watching the two of them with curiosity. He smiled, but there was a strange look in his eyes, like he'd interrupted something he didn't trust.
"Oh, hey, Nico," Luke blinked, trying to shake off the foggy feeling. He looked back at Marina, but she didn't seem bothered by the interruption. Instead, she just offered Nico a polite smile, tilting her head in acknowledgment.
Nico's eyes flickered between them, lingering a second too long on Marina. "Just checking in, man. You've been a little quiet tonight."
Luke laughed it off, feeling a strange surge of frustration at Nico's interruption, even though he knew his friend was looking out for him. "I'm fine," he said, a little too quickly. "Just... talking."
"Alright. Just wanted to make sure you're good."
Marina's eyes glittered with amusement as Nico walked away, and she turned back to Luke. "Your friend seems... protective."
"He just worries too much," Luke replied, a bit embarrassed.
"Well," she murmured, her voice like a gentle wave lapping at the shoreline, "tonight, you don't have to worry about anything. Just... enjoy yourself."
~~
Luke couldn't remember the last time he'd felt so... alive. As the night went on, the others in the apartment had faded away into blurs, leaving him fully focused on Marina. She seemed just as absorbed in him, her dark eyes watching him with an intensity that made his pulse race.
"So," he attemped a casual smile, "how do you know everyone here?"
A wry smile danced on her lips. "I don't, actually. I just... found my way here." She shrugged one shoulder elegantly, her eyes glinting with a secret he wanted to know. "I suppose I'm just drawn to certain places. The right places."
There was a hidden meaning behind her words he couldn't shake. But her smile was so enchanting that he just nodded, leaning in a little closer. "Well, it's a good thing you came. I think I'd be bored out of mind if you hadn't."
"Oh, I doubt that." She tilted her head, considering him in a way that made his breath hitch. "You seem like you're never bored, Luke Hughes."
He blinked, surprised that she knew his last name when he hadn't mentioned it. But before he could ask, she smiled again, and he forgot his question as her hand brushed his arm--a light, fleeting touch that made his skin tingle.
"I feel like I know you already," he was surprised by his own boldness. He wanted to be seen by her, he wanted her to know everything about him.
"Do you?" her smile was amused. "Maybe you do. I have a way of... drawing people to me." Her words were like a whisper, her eyes locked on his. "I suppose I'm a bit of a mystery. Not quite from here, you could say."
The words made his skin prickle with something he couldn't explain. He wanted to know more, needed to know more. "What does that mean?"
"Have you ever felt like there was more to life than just... this?" she asked, gesturing to the room around them. "Like you're only seeing the tiny pieces of the world, when there's so much more hidden beneath?"
The question struck him as strange, but it made his heart race. He nodded slowly, feeling oddly exposed, as if she'd seen straight through his exterior to something he didn't know he was hiding.
"Yeah. I... guess I do."
"Good. Not many people do. You have to look a little deeper to see the real world."
A teammate's laugh broke their little moment, pulling Luke back to the sounds of the party. He noticed that the other guys had been glancing over at them, nudging each other and smirking as if to say, Look at Luke, completely spellbound.
He could almost hear Jack teasing him. Normally, he would've laughed it off, maybe shrugged and joined the guys for a drink. But tonight, none of that mattered. There was only her--only Marina.
"So, where are you from?" he asked, desperate to know more.
"Oh... a place far from here. Somewhere most people haven't seen." She lifted her glass, eyeing the liquid inside as if it were the most curious thing in the world. "You know, I haven't tasted something like this in... well, centuries, it feels like."
He laughed, but her eyes were dead serious. The chill that ran down his spine was unmistakable, and he felt an impulse to lean in even closer, to feel her presence more fully. It had to be a joke, a weird way to add to the Halloween vibe, right?
Before he could ask, she took a slow sip, the look in her eyes mesmerizing. It was like her words had wrapped around him, drawing him into her orbit, making him feel like nothing else mattered.
"I'm glad I came tonight," she murmured, her voice soft, almost as if she were speaking only to herself. "Sometimes, it's hard to find people who understand... the way things really are."
"Yeah? And how are things... really?"
"It would take more than one night to tell you that. But perhaps we'll have more time. If you want."
"I do," he said instantly, without even thinking. The words felt natural, as if she'd pulled them from him somehow.
She seemed satisfied, giving a small, mysterious nod before she leaned in close, brushing his cheek with a touch that sent shivers down his spine. Her lips were close to his ear, her breath warm. "Until next time, then."
And with that, she was gone. She drifted away through the crowd, disappearing like it was a dream. Luke tried to follow her, to catch one last glimpse, but the crowd thickened, and no matter which way he turned, he couldn't find her.
He stood there, dumbfounded, feeling as if a spell had just been broken--but only for a second. His head was spinning, and he felt her presence lingering like a haunting melody that he couldn't shake.
"Well, Luke, looks like you've got a new fan," Nico said from behind him.
Luke barely heard him, his mind lost in Marina's dark eyes and her words that felt like they'd been written just for him. He couldn't stop thinking about her, his heart aching with an unexplainable longing. She'd carved herself into his memory, and he knew, even as he lay awake hours later, that he was already falling, deeper than ever before.
~~
Two mornings later, Luke was the first on the rink. Or, more accurately, the first one pacing the outside of the rink with an ear-to-ear grin on his face, his mind so far from hockey he might as well have been somewhere completely different. When the guys started trickling in, he didn't notice; he was scrolling through his phone, texting with a smile that hadn't left his face since last night.
Jack was the first to notice, elbowing Nico as he smirked. "Look at him," he whispered with a grin. "Our boy's got it bad."
Nico glanced over, amused but slightly concerned. "Bad? He met her two nights ago. Doesn't usually happen that fast, you know?"
"Oh, come on, Nico," Jack laughed, watching Luke's dazed, half-grinning expression with a proud, older-brother look. "Kid's in love. And he deserves it, doesn't he? Especially after all those jokes about him being too serious." He shook his head. "I'm just glad he's finally letting loose."
Nico was unconvinced. He frowned, noticing how Luke seemed glued to his phone, as if he couldn't bear to be away from it for even a second. The more Nico watched him, the more a strange, uneasy feeling settled in his gut. "It just... I dunno. It's a little fast, don't ya think?"
Jack shrugged, laughing. "Well, I for one am happy for him. Let's leave him alone."
Nico nodded slowly, but he couldn't help glancing back at Luke. Something about the way he was acting felt off--almost like he was in a trance. Usually, Jack would be the first to hit the ice, focused and ready to warm up, but he hadn't even looked up from his phone.
As practice began, Luke finally put his phone away, but Nico kept watching him. Every few minutes, Luke's gaze would drift to the door of the locker room, like he was waiting for a message. When drills started, his usually sharp reflexes were sluggish, his focus absent. He missed passes, stumbled through plays, and even forgot his positioning once or twice, much to the coach's frustration.
Jack just laughed it off. "Guess he's got other things on his mind," he joked.
Nico, however, wasn't laughing. When they had a break, he approached Luke, trying to keep things light. "So... someone had a good night at the party, huh?"
Luke grinned, his eyes lighting up at the mere mention of Marina. "Yeah... Yeah, I did. She's... different, ya know? I don't think I've ever met anyone like her."
"Different, huh?" The captain raised an eyebrow. "What's so different about her?"
Luke hesitated, as if he couldn't find the words to explain it. He just shook his head, his eyes a little distant. "She just... gets me. Like, she understands stuff that most people wouldn't, y'know? And when I'm with her, it's like everything else fades away. Like I'm in a dream."
Nico's concern deepened. "A dream? Don't you think it's a little... strange to feel that way this fast?"
But Luke laughed it off just like his brother. "I know it sounds crazy, but it's not like anything I've ever felt before. And she--" He stopped, his eyes glazing over a little. "I dunno. She just knows things."
"Like what?"
Luke hesitated again, a dreamy look on his face. "The other night... she knew stuff about me I didn't even tell her. Like, personal stuff." He shrugged. "Maybe I'm just overthinking it, but... it feels like I've known her for years. Like she's been a part of me."
Nico forced a smile, trying to hide the unease he felt. "Yeah, maybe. Just... be careful, okay?"
But Luke barely heard him again. As soon as a notification buzzed on his phone, his eyes lit up, and he pulled it out, smiling as he read a message from her. Nico had never seen Luke act this way before, and something told him that whatever hold Marina had on Luke wasn't as innocent as it seemed.
~~
By the end of the week, the changes in Luke were impossible to ignore. His dedication to hockey--a commitement that had been rock-solid--was slipping. He was often late to practice, distracted, or exhausted. Once, Nico caught him sneaking off during a break, texting Marina with an intensity that bordered on obsession.
"Luke," Nico said, "are you even here right now? Or have you mentally checked out?"
Luke blinked, looking up from his phone like he'd forgotten where he was. "I'm here," he mumbled, though his fingers were itching to reply to Marina's last message.
"Dude, you're supposed to be focusing on pratice," Nico pressed, trying not to sound annoyed. "Are you okay?"
Luke looked at him, and for a moment, his expression was almost... irritated. "I am focused. Just... I don't know, she's different. It's like I need to be with her, Nico."
"Need? That's... not normal, man."
Just then, Jack bounded over, rolling his eyes at the serious expression on Nico's face. "Nico, come on, cut the guy some slack! He's got a girl he's crazy about, so what?" He threw an arm around Luke's shoulders. "Let him enjoy it! We don't all find someone like that."
Luke managed a smile, grateful for Jack's support, and Jack flashed Nico a pointed look, telling him to drop it.
But Nico couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. Luke was acting like someone else, like he'd been changed. And it was more than just puppy love; it was like he was under a spell, an invisible tether he couldn't escape from. The idea sounded ridiculous--more like a Halloween ghost story than anything else--but he couldn't ignore what he'd been seeing.
That night, Nico lay awake, mulling over everything Luke had told him about Marina. He couldn't help thinking back to the way she'd looked at him that night, her eyes dark and knowing. There had been something about her... something he couldn't put into a words. A feeling he couldn't shake.
Then a memory hit him--something he'd heard, maybe just a legend, about people who could captivate others in ways that defied logic. He'd thought it was just a fairy tale, but now... he wasn't so sure.
The next morning, he found Luke standing alone by the rink, staring at his phone. "Still thinking about her?" Nico asked.
Luke glanced up, his expression... pained. "It's weird," he mumbled. "It's like she's in my head. I can't stop thinking about her."
Nico's concern turned to alarm. This was more than a crush. Something deeper, darker, was at play. "Luke, maybe you need to take a break from her Just... clear your head."
Luke scowled, his posture becoming defensive. "Why are you so against her, Nico? You don't even know her!"
"Maybe. But I know you. And this isn't you, Luke."
Luke looked taken aback, his gaze flashing with a strange confusion. But then he shook his head, pocketing his phone. "You don't understand, Nico. You can't understand."
As Luke walked away, Nico felt a chill run down his spine. He was certain now--Marina wasn't just any girl. And he was going to find out exactly who she was, no matter what it took.
~~
Luke's sense of time was blurring. He couldn't pinpoint when he started feeling that itch to see her every moment he could. It was like he attached to a rope that kept pulling him back, drawing him in like never before. Marina had become his every thought, every second between practice and sleept spent waiting for her texts, which came at odd hours, often in the dead of night.
Every time they met, it was somewhere new, somewhere unexpected. She would send him cryptic directions that led to hidden spots in the city--places he hadn't known existed. First, it had been a secluded coffee shop by the river, only open after hours. Then, it was an abandoned rooftop overlooking the city, their eyes reflecting the city's pulse.
Tonight, she'd told him to meet at the edge of an old, overgrown park on the outskirts of town. Luke had hesitated as he looked around the deserted space, but as soon as she appeared, a smile on her lips, his hesitation melted. She took his hand, her fingers warm against his cold skin, and led him deeper into the park, away from the faint street lights.
"You like these places," he remarked, his voice detached, like he was in a dream.
She laughed softly, her voice weaving through the trees. "I like places that feel... hidden. They're more real, don't you think? Not so tied to the world that everyone wants you to see."
Luke nodded. It felt like she was speaking a language he barely understood but wanted to, needed to. "Yeah. Like... like they're just for us."
Marina turned, her eyes catching his with that same magnetic intensity she always had. "Exactly," she whispered, her fingers trailing up his arm. "It's like you know what I'm thinking."
"I... yeah. Sometime I feel that."
They stood close, her presence enveloping him like the night itself. She was so close that he could see the way her pupils dilated. "And that's why I like being with you, Luke. You're... different."
She knew exactly how to make him feel like the only person in the world. Any doubts he had, any worries that flitted across his mind about her or the way he felt... they all vanished the moment she looked at him. She didn't even have to speak; just a touch, a glance, and he was hers, swept into a current he couldn't control.
~~
While Luke disappeared into the night, Nico sat in his apartment, his laptop open as he scrolled through Marina's social media for the third time that evening. He knew was overstepping, but his gut wouldn't let this go. Something wasn't right, and he was going to prove it.
He started with her photos, but that only added to his unease. Her account was full of pictures, but they were... strange. Oddly curated, almost impersonal, yet haunting. Most were places, landscapes with a dark, moody atmosphere--misty forests, empty fields, waves crashing against cliffs. When she did appear in her own photos, her face was always turned away or obscured, as if she were more a shadow than a person. And what really struck him was the dates. The photos went back years, yet she looked exactly the same in every single one.
He clicked on one from nearly eight years ago, studying it closely. She was sitting on a rock by the sea, her hair blowing in the wind, a distant look on her face. The style was modern, but there was something timeless about it, something off. And as he compared her current photos to older ones, he couldn't shake the feeling that they were... staged. As if she'd been posing in the same way for decades.
His fingers hovered over the keyboard. He tried to tell himself it was a coincidence, that maybe she just had a certain aesthetic she liked, but it wasn't convincing. Frustrated, he swtiched tabs, digging through online archives, local stories, anything that could give him more information. But her trail seemed to vanish whenever he got close, she was like a ghost, slipping just out of reach.
He leaned back, rubbing his temples, trying to shake off all the bad feelings. He didn't want to believe it, but the more he found, the more he was convinced: Marina was hiding something, and it was bigger than he'd realized.
~~
Back in the deserted park, Luke and Marina sat side by side on a bench, the shadows thickening around them. Her presence was intoxicating, and he found himself leaning ever closer, mesmerized by her voice.
"Do you ever wonder what lies beyond this world?"
"What do you mean?"
"Life... it's just the surface of something much deeper. Most people never even notice. But you... I think you can see it." She looked at him, her eyes sharp and assessing. "Can't you feel it, Luke? Like there's something you're missing, something just out of reach?"
He nodded slowly, his words tugging at something deep inside him. It felt like she was speaking directly to a hidden part of his soul. "Yeah. I... I think I do."
She smiled, and he could've sworn her eyes darkened, just for a second. "Good," she murmured, intertwining her fingers with his. "Maybe one day, I'll show you."
He felt a thrill run through him. The way she said it felt like a promise, like she was offering him something no one else could. Any lingering doubt melted away, replaced by a hunger to know more, to fall deeper into whatever spell she'd woven around him.
~~
It was nearly midnight when Nico stumbled onto a page in an old forum discussing local legends and folklore. The story that caught his eye created goosebumps all over his arms.
It was a tale about a woman who had been seen over the centuries, known for enchanting young men, leading them away to secluded places and leaving them forever changed--or worse, vanishing altogether. The description was vague, but certain details matched perfectly: her beauty, her mysterious nature, her tendency to appear and disappear without a trace.
His hands shook as he read the final line. According to the legend, she was a siren of sorts, feeding on the very essence of those she captivated. Her name wasn't mentioned, it didn't need to be. Every instinct screamed that it was her. Marina.
Without wasting another second, Nico grabbed his phone, dialing Luke's number. He had to tell him, had to warn him--whatever Marina was, she wasn't just another girl. But the call went to voicemail, and Nico cursed under his breath. Luke was probably with her right now, deep under her spell.
As he hung up, Nico felt an icy dread settle over him. He only hoped he wasn't too late.
~~
The tension in the locker room was nearly tangible. Practice had just ended, and the rest of the team had headed out, but Nico stayed behind, watching Luke as he packed his things, his phone glued to his hand. His face softened whenever a message from Marina popped up, an unmistakable grin on his face every time without fail.
"Nico? You need something?" Luke asked, sensing his friend's presence behind him.
"Yeah. I need to talk to you. It's... important."
Luke finally glanced up, frowning. "About what?"
"About Marina," Nico said, his voice sharper than he intended. He saw the immediate defensiveness flash in Luke's eyes and rushed to explain before he could be cut off. "Look, man, just... hear me out, okay? I've been doing some research, and there are things about her that don't make sense."
Luke's expression hardened, his grip tightening on his phone. "Seriously, Nico? You're still on about that?"
"Yes, and I'm not saying this to mess with you. I'm saying it because I care about you," Nico replied. "There's something about her that feels... wrong. I don't think she's who she says she is."
Luke shook his head, laughing bitterly. "This is ridiculous. She's not some villain, Nico."
"I know how it sounds, but just listen to me. I looked her up. Her social media, her background--none of it adds up. She's been posting the same pictures for years, looking exactly the same. She's told you things that don't make sense, like... like how she's been around for centuries, or how she's from some place that 'no one's ever seen.' Doesn't that make you wonder, even a little?"
"You're really going to dig into her past? Based on... what, a feeling?"
"It's not just a feeling!" Nico snapped, frustration boiling over. "I think she's dangerous, Luke. She's got you wrapped around her finger, and it's not normal. You're not acting like yourself anymore. You're late to practice, you're distracted, always with your phone in your hand like you're waiting for her next command. You don't even see it!"
"This is insane, Nico! You don't know her like I do. You've never felt this way about someone, have you? You don't know what it's like."
"Maybe not, but I do know what it's like to care about my friends and want to keep them safe. I don't want you getting hurt, Luke."
"I'm not getting hurt! I'm... happy. She makes me happy, and for some reason, you can't stand that," Luke shot back, his voice trembling with anger. "Ever since I met her, you've been trying to find something wrong with her. You're just... you're jealous, or you're mad that I finally found someone I actually care about."
"Jealous? I'm trying to help you, Luke! Do you hear yourself? You're so deep under her spell that you can't even see what she's doing to you. You've barely been yourself since she came into your life."
"Maybe that's what you don't get," Luke replied, tone cold. "Maybe I'm finally being who I'm supposed to be, and she's the only one who understands that."
Nico stared at him, almost at a loss. He could see the intensity in Luke's eyes, an intensity that didn't feel... real. It felt like someone else was looking back at him, not Luke. He had no idea how much of Luke was even left, how much of him was already lost to Marina.
"Luke," Nico said softly, taking a step closer, "you don't even sound like yourself. You've only known her for a few weeks, but you're acting like you'd give up everything just to be with her. Doesn't that scare you?"
"No. It doesn't scare me. What scares me is you, Nico. You don't get it. You're so desperate to find some fault in her that you're willing to throw me under the bus." His voice grew louder, angrier. "Maybe I'm finally moving on from all of this, and you just can't handle it."
"Luke, think about it. Every time you're with her, it's like you're... drained. You're losing yourself."
"I don't have to stand here and listen to this," Luke spat, turning and grabbing his bag.
"Luke, come on--" Nico's voice cracked. "If you walk out of here, you're letting her control you. Can't you see that?"
But Luke didn't turn around. "What I can see is that my best friend can't let me be happy. Maybe you should look at yourself, Nico. Maybe you're the one who's lost."
~~
Marina had led Luke to another place he'd never been--a small, secluded cabin tucked away on the outskirts of the city. The silence around them felt heavy.
Luke didn't ask how she'd found the place, and she didn't explain. Instead, she just smiled, her hand trailing down his arm. "Do you trust me, Luke?"
"Of course."
"Good. Because I have so much more to show you. But to see it... you have to trust me completely. Can you do that?"
Luke nodded. He was ready to follow her anywhere.
~~
Nico's eyes burned from hours spent staring at his latop. He'd used the information from his previous search to find even more out about Marina. But every new lead, every story he uncovered, pointed to something far more sinister.
He stumbled across another thread of legends, all about a mysterious girl who had been seen in cities across the country, always the same striking beauty, always connected to young men who became infatuated with her. Some people claimed to have seen her over the course of decades, some even over centuries. But the worst part? Just like the post he'd found before, all these stories ended the same. The men either disappeared without a trace or were left broken, mere shadows of themselves, haunted by her memory.
One story in particular caught his attention: it was a newspaper clipping from a small town across the state. A local athlete, promising and ambitious, had vanished after meeting a girl who fit Marina's exact description. Friends said he had acted strangely, obsessed with her, and when he disppeared, they'd found no evidence of foul play. The town had written it off as a tragedy, but a few people had claimed there was more to it--that the girl was not human.
His instincts had been right, but this truth was more horrifying than he'd anticipated.
Every cell in his body screamed at him to warn his friend, to get him out of Marina's reach. Would Luke even listen? After their last fight, Luke had made it clear he didn't want Nico's "help."
Still, Nico knew he couldn't give up. He had to try.
~~
Across town, Luke was with Marina in her small, dimly lit apartment. The room was filled with things he couldn't quite place--strange, intricate trinkets on the shelves, books with covers that looked centuries old. Everything about her was extraordinary.
"There's something I need to tell you," she murmured.
"Anything."
Marina sighed, looking away from him. "It's about your friend, Nico. He... he doesn't understand what we have, Luke."
Luke frowned, irritation flaring inside him. "What do you mean?"
"Nico's been... watching me, hasn't he? Digging into my past, trying to... find something wrong with me."
"Yeah, he has," he admitted. "But he's just protective. He doesn't know you like I do."
Marina's hand brushed his cheek, her touch warm and soothing. "It's more than that, Luke," she whispered. "Nico's afraid of what he doesn't understand. People always are." Her voice was soft, almost sad. "But he's not just afraid. He wants to keep you away from me. He wants to ruin what we have."
Luke felt a surge of anger at the thought. The way she said it made Nico's actions seem cruel, possessive. He hadn't thought about it that way, but hearing her say it--it made sense. Nico had been relentless, unwilling to let him find happiness with Marina. And for what? Because he didn't like her?
"I think... maybe he wants you just to focus on hockey and your friendship. Or maybe he's jealous that you've found someone who understands you."
Luke's brow knitted together, a part of him resisting, not wanting to believe it. But Marina's voice, her touch--they wrapped around him, making it feel real, as if Nico's actions were all part of some deeper betrayal. "Nico would never..."
Her gaze softened, but there was still something sharp and calculating in her eyes. "Sometimes, the people closest to us don't want to see us happy, Luke. They want us to stay close to them, just so they can feel safe. He doesn't understand what we have, and he doesn't want to."
He'd trusted Nico for years, and to think that his friend would stand in the way of his happiness, just because he didn't like Marina...
He wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close. "I don't care what Nico thinks," he said firmly. "I'm not letting him ruin this for us. I'm staying with you."
"I knew you would," she rested her head against his chest. "But you need to be careful, Luke. People will say things about me, try to turn you against me. They don't understand what we have... but that doesn't matter, does it?"
"No. It doesn't matter at all."
~~
Nico tried calling Luke again, his heart pounding with every unanswered ring. But he got nothing--only Luke's voicemail, each message left sounding more desperate than the last. Frustration boiled in him and he decided he could't just sit there. He needed to find Luke, even if it meant going to Marina's place and dragging him out himself.
As he left, he thought over everything he'd learned about Marina, every detail of the stories he'd read. She was a predator, a siren of sorts, he didn't know for sure. But the pattern was always the same: men who fell under her spell, only to be broken or lost, victims of her influence.
~~
Marina had lulled Luke into a sense of calm, making him feel safe and wanted, not registering the buzzing of his phone as another call from Nico came through.
"You're sure about this Luke? You're sure you want to be with me, no matter what?"
"Of course."
"Then let go of your doubts. Let me show you what we can have together--what life can be like when there's no one holding us back."
Marina leaned in close, her lips brushing his ear as she whispered, "You'll never need anyone else, Luke. Not as long as you have me."
~~
The street outside Marina's apartment was eerily quiet. Nico parked his car and stared up at the dark windows, his hands clammy and heart racing. Every instinct screamed for him to turn back, but he shoved his fear aside. This was his last chance to save Luke.
He made his way to the door and knocked, his fist clenched. When Marina opened it, she seemed unsurprised, her expression calm and almost amused.
"Nico," she greeted, her voice low and mocking. "What a surprise."
He didn't waste time on pleasantries. "I need to talk to you. Now."
She smirked, stepping aside with a graceful wave of her hand. "By all means. Come in."
Marina watched him enter, her eyes predatory. "So, what brings you here? Come to tell me how much you hate me? Or perhaps... beg me to let Luke go?"
Nico's jaw tightened. "This isn't a game, Marina. I know what you are. I know what you're doing to him."
She tilted her head, smile widening. "And what exactly am I doing to him, Nico?"
"You're destroying him. I don't know how or why, but you've got him under some kind of spell, and I'm here to end it."
Marina laughed, the sound filling the room with a dark, melodic energy. "Oh, Nico," she purred. "I'm not forcing Luke to do anything. He's with me because he wants to be. Because I understand him in ways you never could."
"That's not true!" Nico retorted. "You're manipulating him, feeding on his weaknesses. He's losing himself because of you. He's not the Luke I know."
She took a step closer to him, smile fading, and for the first time, her calm façade slipped. A flash of something dark, something ancient, crossed her face--a flicker of supernatural beauty that made her features seem sharper, more otherworldly. Her eyes glowed faintly, like embers hidden in the dark.
"I don't know who you are," he said, his voice unsteady, "but you're not going to have him. You're done with him. Let him go."
She arched a brow, her smile twisting into something cruel. "You think you can save him, Nico?" she asked, her voice laced with venom. "You think you have what it takes to pull him away from me? He's mine now."
"No. He's my friend. And I'll do whatever it takes to bring him back."
At that moment, the door behind them opened, and Nico turned to see Luke standing there with a bag of food in hand, his expression conflicted.
"Luke," Nico took a step toward him. "You have to listen to me. She's not who you think she is."
"Why are you here, Nico?" his voice carried a hint of accusation.
"Because I care about you, and I know what she's doing to you," Nico's words were rushed. "She's not just some girl, Luke. She's... she's something else. Like a siren. She's using you."
Marina moved to stand beside Luke, slipping her arm around him. Her touch seemed to calm him, his tense expression softening.
"Luke. You don't have to listen to him. He doesn't understand us, what we have together."
His defences slipped as he gazed down at her, and Nico's heart sank. It was like Marina's hold on him was too strong, she'd wrapped him in a web he couldn't break free from.
But Nico wasn't giving up. In a last, desperate attempt, he pulled out his phone, opening a recording he'd taken from his research--a clip from an interview with a historian who'd studied local legends, including the strange, eerie sightings of Marina over the decades.
"Luke. Listen to this."
Luke glanced down at the screen, but Marina's expression shifted. A flicker of something like fear crossed her face, but she quickly masked it.
The recording played, the historian's voice low and serious. "Throughout the years, there have been sightings of a woman described as hauntingly beautiful, appearing near young men who later exhibited strange behaviour--infatuation, detachment from their families, and in some cases, even disappearance. She's known by different names, but the pattern is always the same. She entrances her victims, drawing them away, leaving nothing but traces of a faded life."
The words sank in slowly, Luke's face twisting. But he glanced at Marina, who was looking up at him, eyes wide and pleading.
"Luke, it's... not what you think," she whispered, her voice trembling. "Don't listen to him. He's trying to tear us apart."
Luke looked at her, his hand shaking slightly. "Marina... is it true?" His voice was barely a whisper.
The softness in her gaze vanished, replaced by a cold, dark expression. Her eyes flashed with that unnatural gleam again, her voice dropping low. "I told you, Luke. I warned you that others wouldn't understand us."
Luke's breath hitched, and for the first time, he looked truly afraid. "Marina... what are you?"
"I am what I am, Luke. And I never lied to you about that."
Shock and betrayal crossed Luke's face, the spell around him cracking just enough for doubt to creep in.
"Luke," Nico said quietly, "remember the first time you told me about her? You said she seemed too perfect, too good to be real. You knew something was wrong, even then. Don't let her control you."
Luke looked between Nico and Marina, his mind racing, trying to reconcile the dream he'd been living with the nightmare it'd become.
Marina reached for him, her hand hovering near him his face. "Don't listen to him, Luke. I can show you things you've never dreamed of. I can give you everything."
But Luke stood a step back. "No... no, I can't..." He shook his head, looking at her with dawning horror. "I can't stay with you."
"Very well," her voice dripped with disdain. "But remember, Luke--you came to me. You wanted this."
With a final glance, she disappeared into the shadows, her form dissolving like mist, leaving a chilling silence in her wake.
Nico steadied Luke as he swayed, his face pale. "You okay?"
"I... I don't know what I was thinking. It's like I was in a fog."
"You're safe now," Nico assured him. "She's gone."
But as they left, Luke cast one last glance over his shoulder, wondering if Marina was truly gone--or if she was just waiting for another chance to lure him back.
~~
Luke sat alone in the quiet of the rink. He took a shaky breath, feeling like he'd just woken up from a long, twisted dream. His mind replayed the last few weeks--how he'd fallen for her so fast, how she'd made him feel like no one else existed. Now that the spell was broken, the memories felt blurry, unreal, like a fever dream.
He barely remembered leaving her apartment. Nico had driven him home, guiding him to bed like a ghost, his mind empty and aching. He was grateful for Nico, though he hadn't been able to say much but a quiet "thank you." How could he explain what happened to anyone?
The sound of footsteps jolted him to the present, and he looked up to see Jack, Nico, and a few of the others guys looking concerned.
"Hey, man," Jack said softly, sitting beside him. "You, uh... you doing okay?"
Luke nodded slowly, though he wasn't sure he believed it himself. "I... yeah. I think so." He managed a weak smile. "Feels like I've been gone for a while, huh?"
Jack chuckled, though his voice was strained. "Just a bit. Had us worried."
"You're back now. That's what matters," Nico addded.
Jack turned to their captain, a sheepish look on his face. "Hey, man... I guess I owe you an apology." He rubbed the back of his neck, looking genuinely embarrassed. "I thought you were just being overprotective. But you... you knew something was off."
Nico shrugged. "You were just looking for him. We both were."
The other guys gathered around, patting Luke's shoulders, offering words of encouragement. For the first time in days, Luke felt grounded, his friends' helping to anchor him. But the haunting memories of Marina still lingered.
As they talked, Luke glanced around the rink, half expecting to see her standing in the shadows, watching him with that dark, knowing smile. He shook his head, reminding himself that she was gone. She had to be gone.
Jackâs voice broke through his thoughts. âYou look like youâve seen a ghost, Luke.â
He forced a laugh, shrugging it off. âMaybe I have."
~~
It took days for Luke to even slightly feel like himself again. Every night he dreamed of her. He would wake up drenched in sweat, the memories leaving him shaken, unable to stop feeling like she was still there somehow.
One evening, after practice, he walked alone through the streets, trying to clear his mind. He passed a bustling cafĂŠ, the windows lit warmly against the growing darkness. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a flash of dark hair, a glimpse of a figure that made his heart stop. He turned quickly, his eyes searching the faces inside.
There--by the window, staring right at him--was Marina. She was as beautiful as ever, smiling at him. But when he blinked, she was gone, leaving only an empty seat where she'd once been. A cold sweat broke out over his skin. He backed away, she was still watching him, somehow... some way.
He walked away quickly, when he heard something. A whisper that was barely there. Barely audible.
I'm never far, Luke.
But there was no one. Only the empty street.
With a shiver, he continued, refusing to let himself dwell on the feeling that she might always be lurking, somewhere just beyond his reach.
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BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER - CHAPTER 1
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CHAPTER 1: | THUNDERSTORM |
You had been best friends with Sarah Cameron for as long as you could remember. Her house was a second home to you, a place where you were just as comfortable as in your own house. Over the years, you had become close with her entire family, but none more than her older brother, Rafe. While most of the island saw him as a troubled guy with a reputation for anger, you knew a different side of himâone that was softer, more vulnerable. You had known about the strained relationship between Rafe and his father, Ward, and how it weighed heavily on him. Sarah had warned you to steer clear of her brother, advising you never to be alone with him. Yet, despite her warnings, you couldnât help but be drawn to him.
As you grew older, the dynamic between you and Rafe shifted. You found yourself gravitating toward him whenever Sarah wasnât around, lingering in conversations that grew longer each time. It wasnât just that he respected you; it was the way he looked at youâthe way his gaze would follow you as you walked past, how his eyes darkened when you rose from the pool, water dripping from your skin. He never made a move, but you couldnât ignore the way he would bite his lip, the tension lingering between you both like a live wire.
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On the night of Hurricane Agatha, you and Sarah had planned a sleepover at her house. The storm outside was violent, with thunder shaking the walls and rain pounding against the windows. While Sarah slept soundly beside you, you lay awake, your heart racing with each crack of thunder. Storms always unsettled you, and made you feel small and exposed.
Unable to sleep, you slipped out of Sarahâs bed as quietly as you could, not wanting to wake her. Without thinking, your feet carried you through the house until you found yourself at Rafeâs door. You paused for a moment, a wave of hesitation washing over you. But before you could turn back, your hand was already on the knob, easing the door open.
Inside, the room was dark, save for the faint glow of the storm outside. Rafe lay asleep, his face soft and untroubled in the dim light. You stood there for a moment, just watching him, your heart fluttering in your chest. He looked so peaceful, so unlike the Rafe the rest of the world knew.
Carefully, you lifted the edge of the bedsheets and slid into the empty space beside him. The movement stirred him awake, and for a moment, his body tensed before he saw you.
"Y/N, what are you doing here?" His voice was hushed, still thick with sleep.
"Iâm scared of the storm," you whispered, pulling the sheets up to your chin. You felt a little silly admitting it, but you also knew that, for some reason, being next to Rafe made you feel safer. "I was hoping I could sleep here with you.â
Rafe blinked at you, his brain still catching up to what was happening. He had imagined you in his bed a hundred timesâdreams where you were wearing much less, doing much moreâbut this was real. You were really here, asking to sleep next to him.
"What will Sarah say?" he asked, though the grin on his face showed he didnât really care.
"You donât care about that," you teased softly.
"Youâre right. I donât," he admitted with a chuckle. "You can stay, as long as you donât care either."
"Thank you, Rafey." The nickname rolled off your tongue effortlessly, and Rafe felt his heart skip. He hated when anyone else called him that, but coming from you, it felt different. It felt good.
There was a pause, and then you spoke again, your voice small and uncertain. "Can you... hug me or something?"
Rafe didnât hesitate. "Yeah, come here," he said, his voice softer now. He wrapped his arm around you, pulling you close, your head resting on his chest. The storm outside raged on, but with Rafeâs heartbeat steady beneath your ear, you finally found peace and drifted off to sleep.
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In the soft glow of the early morning light, you stirred awake. The first thing you noticed was how warm and comfortable you felt, cocooned in a haze of safety and sleep. You blinked slowly, your body registering the fact that you werenât in the same position you had fallen asleep in. Now, you were on your side, your back pressed firmly against something solid and warm. It didnât take long to realize it was Rafe.
His chest rose and fell with the rhythm of deep sleep, his arms wrapped tightly around your body, pulling you into him as though you were something he couldnât bear to let go of. The memory of sneaking into his bed last night came rushing back, and a small smile tugged at your lips. It wasnât just a dreamâyou were really here, in Rafeâs bed, tangled up with him.
You shifted slightly, moving closer into the comfort of his embrace, and thatâs when you felt it. Something firm pressing against your backside. The realization of what it was made your cheeks burn with a mix of embarrassment and excitement. You had never slept with a guy before, but the idea of giving yourself to Rafeâsomeone who had always been more than just Sarahâs older brotherâhad danced in your mind more than once.
Curiosity flickered through you, and without thinking, you gently ground your hips back against him. The contact sent a thrill through your body, and just as you did it again, Rafe stirred behind you, his grip on your hips tightening instinctively.
âGood morning, Y/N,â his voice was rough and husky, still thick with sleep as he whispered into your ear, sending shivers down your spine.
You mumbled a soft âGood morningâ in return, your voice barely audible over the sound of your heartbeat in your ears. The closeness between you was intoxicating, making you acutely aware of the heat radiating from his body.
But before you could move again, Rafeâs hand gripped your hips firmly, stopping your movements. His breath was uneven, and when he spoke, there was something almost desperate in his voice. âStop moving,â he said, his tone low and commanding, and though it made you feel shy, it also sent a thrill through you.
You stilled, biting your lip, trying to ignore the warmth spreading through your body. âIs there something wrong?â you asked, your voice innocent, though you knew very well what was happening.
Rafe wanted to laugh, wanted to say yes, but instead, he simply muttered, âNo, everything is fine.â He shifted behind you, flipping onto his back as he discreetly moved his hand under the covers to adjust himself, trying to hide his obvious reaction to you.
You saw his movements, the way he was trying to compose himself, and a small smile played at the corners of your lips, but you quickly suppressed it. âOkay⌠maybe I should go,â you offered, feeling the tension between you both, knowing if you stayed, things could get complicated very quickly.
Rafe nodded, his voice strained as he found an excuse. âYeah, I have some business to take care of... uh... for my dad,â he stammered, trying to make it sound believable even as his body screamed at him to keep you there.
You climbed out of bed, and as you straightened your clothes, you caught the way Rafe was staring at you. His eyes darkened as he took in the sight of your barely-there shorts and the crop top that had ridden up in the night. His breath hitched, and for a moment, you thought he might pull you back into bed, but then you left the room, your heart pounding in your chest.
When you returned to Sarahâs room, she was just waking up, stretching lazily in bed. She didnât seem to notice that you had been gone all night, and you breathed a sigh of relief when she didnât ask.
RAFEâS P.O.V:
When the door clicked shut behind you, Rafe lay there, staring up at the ceiling, his pulse still racing. He cursed under his breath, his hand moving to the waistband of his boxers, unable to control the need pulsing through him.
Rafe threw the sheets off of him, scrambling out of bed and heading straight for the bathroom. He ripped his clothes off with a sense of urgency, turning the shower on before stepping under the spray of cold water. But the cold did nothing to cool the fire raging inside him.
His erection throbbed painfully, the tip red and swollen, leaking with desire. He wrapped his fingers around it, his jaw clenched as he leaned against the cold tiles. But as soon as his hand began to pump, all he could think of was youâyour lips, your soft skin pressed against him in bed.
He imagined you on your knees, looking up at him with wide eyes as he guided your mouth to his cock, teaching you what he liked. "Yes, just like that, Y/N," he groaned, his hand moving faster, the image of you sending him over the edge. It didnât take long for him to spill over his hand, his body trembling as he came hard. His forehead pressed against the cool tiles, and he struggled to catch his breath, still picturing you in his mind.
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Later you sat across from Sarah, sharing a quiet breakfast as if everything were normal. But your mind was a whirlwind, you couldnât stop thinking about what had happened in Rafeâs roomâthe way his body felt against yours, the tension that had buzzed in the air between you both. It was intense, undeniable, and now, sitting in this kitchen, you felt like you were on the edge of a cliff, suspended between wanting more and fearing what more might mean.
The silence between you and Sarah felt charged, though she had no idea why. Every bite you took felt forced, every word she spoke faded against the rush of thoughts swirling in your mind. You couldnât help but keep glancing at the door, half hoping, half dreading that heâd walk in. And then he did.
When Rafe stepped into the kitchen, the air shifted immediately, the unspoken tension between you and him palpable. He moved with a casual confidence, but you saw the slight stiffness in his shoulders, the subtle way his eyes sought you out even when he tried to look away. As his gaze met yours, a hundred unsaid things flickered between you, words you werenât ready to say and feelings neither of you seemed ready to admit. You tried to keep your expression neutral, but you knew your eyes betrayed you.
âGood morning, Rafe,â you greeted, forcing a smile, pretending that you hadnât just been in his bed only an hour ago.
You knew Sarah was watching, and you didnât want her to sense that anything was out of the ordinary. But that familiar spark in his eyes was undeniable. It was like you shared a secret, one that neither of you could ignore, no matter how hard you tried.
Rafe mumbled a quick âGood morning,â his tone clipped as he grabbed something from the fridge. He was doing his best to act indifferent, but you saw right through him. He kept his eyes averted, but you felt the way his presence lingered near you, just as your mind kept returning to those stolen moments, wondering if they meant as much to him as they had to you.
Sarahâs voice broke the silence, her gaze narrowing as she studied Rafe. âWhatâs up with you?â Her question was casual, laced with the usual sibling curiosity, but Rafeâs hasty exit betrayed him. He muttered something unintelligible under his breath, already making his way out of the room as if being near you was more than he could handle.
You shrugged, doing your best to look innocent, as though you were as clueless as she was. But the lingering heat in your cheeks, the way you held your breath, praying Sarah wouldnât read between the lines, made you feel like a bundle of exposed nerves.
Sarah rolled her eyes, turning back to you. âGod, heâs acting so strange sometimes,â she muttered, shaking her head. Her exasperation was apparent, but you could feel the tension thrumming beneath your skin, your heart racing. You tried to focus on her, tried to play along, but every fiber of your being was acutely aware of Rafeâs presence in the house, the memory of his touch still fresh on your skin.
You managed a laugh, hoping it sounded natural. But deep down, you knew this was far from over. The invisible line youâd both crossed wasnât something either of you could simply walk back from.
Sarah's gaze lingered on the doorway Rafe had disappeared through, her brows knitting together in visible frustration. She swirled her spoon through her cereal absentmindedly, chewing on her bottom lip as her mind turned over all the possibilities. You could feel her curiosity growing, her need to understand her brotherâs erratic behavior, and you braced yourself, hoping she wouldnât press you for answers.
âDo you think... maybe itâs about Ward?â Sarah finally murmured, her voice just above a whisper. âI mean, I know Rafeâs had his issues, but heâs never been this... jumpy.â She looked at you as if searching for confirmation, but you only offered her a neutral shrug, doing your best to look unbothered.
âI donât know,â you replied softly, taking another bite of your breakfast to hide the nerves tightening in your chest.
Sarah sighed, frustration evident. âOr maybe itâs the drugs. Heâs been messing around with god knows what.â
You nodded along, hoping to divert her attention. âCould be. Rafeâs... well, heâs complicated,â you offered vaguely, looking down at your plate.
âYeah,â she scoffed, rolling her eyes. âComplicated is an understatement.â
She was quiet for a moment, picking at her food, clearly running through every possibility. You could feel the weight of her gaze occasionally flicking toward you, as though she were gauging your reaction, searching for some hint of an answer. Each time, you kept your face carefully blank, pretending to be just as clueless as she was.
But deep down, you knew the truth: this wasnât something Rafe would ever admit to his sister.
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That evening, the boneyard party was packed with people, laughter and music flowing around you in a blur of voices and faces. You were laughing along with your friends, pretending to let loose, but every now and then your gaze would drift, scanning the crowd until it inevitably landed on himâRafe. He stood near the fire, surrounded by a group of girls, his arm casually draped over one of them. A strange, unfamiliar pang twisted in your chest, jealousy creeping in like a slow burn you couldnât shake.
You tried to look away, tried to remind yourself that none of it should matter, but it was impossible. The sting settled uncomfortably, pressing against your thoughts and tightening your chest as you tried to brush it off.
âWhat are you looking at?â Sarah asked, her voice light as she nudged your arm and followed your gaze. She spotted Rafe and the crowd surrounding him, her brow furrowing in slight confusion.
âNothing,â you replied quickly, managing a shaky smile. âJust⌠people.â
But as Sarah turned back to Topper, your eyes returned to Rafe. You watched as he exchanged laughter with the girl beside him, his arm slipping around her waist like it was the most natural thing in the world. That one simple act sent your mind spiraling back to that morning in his bed, to the way his touch lingered. Now he was slipping away into the darkness, the girl by his side, and all you could think about was how you wished it was you he was walking away with instead.
Trying to bury the ache that was rising in you, you glanced down at your phone, contemplating leaving. You could feel yourself slipping, and you didnât want to fall apart here.
âHey, Sarah,â you started softly, catching her attention. âI think Iâm going to go.â
Sarahâs face fell a little. âWhat? Why?â
âI⌠I donât really feel great,â you lied, though it wasnât entirely untrue.
âAre you getting sick?â she asked, her voice tinged with concern.
âMaybe. I donât know,â you mumbled, offering her a small shrug. âJust feels like I might be.â
She wrapped you in a hug, giving you a quick kiss on the cheek. âAll right, but text me if you need anything, okay?â
You nodded, grateful for the concern but desperate to escape, and made your way to your car. The entire drive home, your mind was a whirl of Rafeâs face, his touch, his voice. By the time you got back, it felt as if the walls of your room were pressing in, amplifying every unresolved emotion.
Slipping under the covers, you tried to shake the thoughts from your mind. You told yourself it was better this way, that he was just passing time, that whatever happened in that room had been nothing more than a moment. But still, a part of you wished heâd come to you instead, wanting to believe that the tension between you hadnât been one-sided. You couldnât help wondering if he was thinking of you, too, as his body intertwined with someone elseâs.
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RAFEâS P.O.V:
The night buzzed with energy around him, but Rafe felt detached, and numb. The firelight flickered across his face as he laughed and joked with the group around him, but his thoughts kept circling back to you. He knew exactly what he was doing, exactly why heâd pulled this girl close, let his arm rest on her shoulders, and felt her gaze lingering on him like he was the only one in the world. It wasnât her he wanted, but he needed the distraction, anything to numb the ache in his chest that had surfaced the moment you left him that morning.
But even now, as he led her toward his car, flashes of you kept slipping into his mindâyour laughter, the warmth of your skin, the way you could make his defenses fall without even trying. Heâd spent years keeping people at a distance, protecting himself with walls heâd carefully built, but with you, those walls barely held. And it terrified him.
When he finally pulled her into his arms, he could only think of how much he wanted it to be you. He went through the motions, doing to her what heâd dreamed of doing with you, but with every move, every touch, your face lingered in his mind, an echo he couldnât escape. By the time dawn broke, his thoughts were a tangled mess, and it was your name, not hers, that haunted him long after she was gone.
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You and Sarah were sprawled out in the cabin of her boat, the only place that offered the relief of air conditioning after the brutal storm that had hit. The hum of the AC was a soft, constant background noise as Sarah recounted the events that unfolded at the boneyard party after you left. Her voice was animated, eyes wide with disbelief as she spoke.
âTopper fought with John B, and then JJ pulled a gun on him!â she exclaimed, her words tumbling out quickly, the shock still evident in her tone.
âSeriously? A gun?â you repeated, your eyes widening in disbelief. The idea of someone pulling a weapon at one of your usual hangouts was surreal, almost too extreme to fathom.
âYeah, can you believe it?â Sarah shook her head, still processing the madness of the situation. âJohn B was losing it, and then JJ justâhe just pulled a gun. It was insane.â
You leaned back against the cool cushions, trying to wrap your head around the idea. âAnd these are the same pogues Kiaraâs been hanging around with?â you asked, incredulous. The thought of her being mixed up with people who carried guns made your stomach churn.
Sarahâs expression darkened at the mention of Kiara, her lips pressing into a thin line. âYeah, she was there too.â
You both used to be close friends with Kiara back when she attended Kook Academy. The three of you had been inseparable, sharing secrets, laughs, and teenage mischief. But that all changed after she called the cops on Sarahâs birthday, shattering the trust and camaraderie youâd once shared. What was supposed to be a fun night turned into a nightmare, with sirens blaring and party-goers scattering. Kiara had betrayed you both, and it still stung, the wound fresh even after all this time.
âI canât believe sheâs with them now,â you muttered, the bitterness creeping into your voice. The betrayal felt sharp, like an old scar that ached whenever you thought of her. âWhat happened to her?â
Sarah rolled her eyes, her frustration simmering beneath the surface. âShe changed. She thinks sheâs better than us now, just because sheâs hanging out with pogues.â There was a bite to her words, an edge of anger mixed with hurt. Kiara had turned her back on you both, aligning herself with people who didnât understand your world, your history.
âWe were supposed to be friends,â you said softly, the words tasting bitter in your mouth. The memories of late-night sleepovers, shared secrets, and plans for the future seemed so distant now, almost like they belonged to a different lifetime.
âSheâs not worth it,â Sarah replied firmly as if trying to convince both you and herself. âWe donât need her. Especially not after what she did.â
You nodded, trying to push the memories away, but it was hard. You could still remember the way the three of you used to laugh until your stomachs hurt, the way Kiara would always have your backs. But now, it was like she was a completely different person, siding with people who pulled guns at parties and caused chaos wherever they went.
âI guess she really hates us now,â you murmured, feeling the weight of the lost friendship settle in your chest. It hurt more than you wanted to admit, the way things had fallen apart between you all.
Sarah scoffed, her eyes flashing with resentment. âThe feelingâs mutual.â
You shared a look, a silent understanding passing between you. No matter what, you still had each other. Even if Kiara was gone, even if things were changing faster than you could keep up with, your bond with Sarah was unshakeable. She was your best friend, your confidante, and no stormâliteral or metaphoricalâcould change that.
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love it when my fellow pals make deals with humankind. you are the cutest when it comes to temptations, saying how you won't give in but guess what ... you do give in and regret it later! well, i know dear ol' endo likes to make his deals not only to satisfy himself but also to help people like you see things from a different angle. i wish you the best of luck, my little puppet! oh, send him greetings from me when you see him, and now enjoy making deals with the devil.
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DEVIL ALWAYS TEMPTINGăword count :: 9669 âż does it matter that the boy you appeared with at the party to make your ex jealous, is actually a demon hungry for deals and human souls. that sounds fun, right?
CHOOSE ANOTHER DIMENSION IN WEIRDMAGEDDON
Friday nights were supposed to be fun and relaxing, you were supposed to be with your boyfriend sitting in front of a mirror, laughing and taking ridiculous pictures as you tried Halloween costumes together. Heâd tease you about the silliest ideas you thought of like dressing up as peanut butter and jelly, or Sulley Sullivan and Mike Wazovski. You could still remember how his face lit up with that precious smile when he agreed to be a pirate and you as a siren. But tonight, you were the one drowning in tears of the deep ocean called love.
Instead of brightness and laughter, there was darkness and silence. The only light thing in your room came from the dim glow of your phone screen, showing how late it was, as you lay there on the soft mattress and now the weight of your thoughts pressed you down as hot tears escaped again. You wanted to stop crying, you were hurt and you couldn't open your eyes, you didn't even want to look at yourself knowing how miserable and pathetic you were right now.
Two weeks ago, Umemiya Hajime had ripped your heart from your body with a simple break-up and his reasoning was Iâm sorryâŚI love you but I donât feel the same anymore. Itâs better to end this. We can always be friends, right? Be friends your ass, how can you still be something after everything that happened, after he broke up with you out of nowhere. The big party you'd been looking forward to was creeping up, and you had to show up ⌠with a date. That was the worst part, you had to show up eventually if not with him at least with your friends. They were kind enough and tried to suggest people, but it felt forced and awkward. No one seemed to make a move on you, or they didnât want to be your âpity dateâ.
And why would they? You were the one Hajime had dumped, the girl who wasnât part of the perfect couple anymore. The butterflies were long gone and the pit in your stomach deepened every time you thought about that party, about him.
A big trash bag sat in the corner of your room, filled with reminders of the love that had once been around. Everything he had ever given youâevery piece of clothing he bought because he thought you would look so cute, stuffed animals and merchandise, all inside ready to be thrown away. It hurt more than you wanted to admit. It meant so much to you, but you donât need to keep memories from the past that will only add to this sorrow, and you knew better than to not dwell on the past for too long.
You could almost hear your friendsâ voices amidst the chaos in your head telling you to get up, to find someone to go with. They said it was supposed to be fun, but fun was the last thing you wanted to experience as you had no date to go with. No one you knew wanted to go with you anymore because most of the boys you hung out with were Hajimeâs friends. So what now? Would you go alone or just stay home? Finding some stranger to be your date seemed equally painful â pathetic even. You donât know which is worse ⌠going alone or pretending everything is okay. Sighing and letting the tears fall now, sinking deeper into the dark, suffocating from the emptiness as you closed your eyes, hoping that when you opened them, things would be different. But you knew they wouldnât.
âIâm sick and tired of this.â but you couldn't just snap your fingers and be fine, it just had to happen, unfortunately in the most absurd way. "I hate men." Reaching for your phone you took it as the bright light immediately flashed before your eyes, and it took a few seconds to get used to it. What else could you do now besides watching videos on TikTok and Instagram? As quickly as you open the apps you immediately close them. What on earth is this algorithm showing you tarot readings, heartbroken quotes, and whatnot?
Ugh ... As if the universe wasnât already cruel enough. You sat up, staring at the ceiling. If only there were a way to escape all of this sadness. Suddenly your phone buzzed because you forgot to turn it off, and a video popped up on the screen, grabbing your attention. It was some girl with bright eyes and a confident smile, talking about shifting and manifesting your desires. It sounded like another piece of nonsense you had seen a hundred times before, but something about the way she explained everything made you watch it till the end.
âBut please be careful, okay guys?â she warned, her voice more serious, âIf you see a tall black figure, itâs said to be the devil. Heâll want to make a deal with you. Do not look at him and run away. Trust no one.â She laughed softly at the end, maybe to make the viewers less scared by the information she just dropped. But you know what they say curiosity killed the cat. Shifting? Manifesting? A way to control your mind and your reality? Youâd heard crazier things. Right now though, you were desperate and had nothing better to do. What else did you have to lose?
Wiping your face from the last tears, you took a deep breath and followed her instructions. Slowly, you calmed yourself, your breathing became even as you focused on the mental images she described. First came the colorsâshimmering blue hues like the ocean, soft pink like the cherry blossom, and glowing golds. Then, shapes, doors, corridors, and rooms that were upside down twisted in the most impossibly and inexplicably ways.Â
No, wait. You were dreaming. Your mind was creating all of this. It felt strangely lucid, as if you were half awake, half asleep in this vivid and colorful dream world. The corridors around you stretched out, leading to endless doors, each different from the last. But one door stood out from the rest. It was black, with tints of teal and all kinds of symbols drawnâtriangles, stars, Roman numeralsâit was like the graffiti that you see in town every day.
Without thinking, you walked towards it, your hand reaching before your mind could catch up. Itâs just a dream, right? Nothing can hurt you here.
The door cracked open, revealing a large living room. The walls were adorned with paintings, most abstract as they gave more life to the black and white furniture. A massive couch sat in the center, inviting but oddly out of place. You stepped inside, scanning the room and on the nearby table, papers were scattered everywhere, filled with drawings. Picking one up, noticing how detailed it was. A wolf and a cannon and the word Frank stylized under it. Every line and stroke was done to its perfection, maybe the artist poured their soul into the work.
But just as you were about to check another one, something snatched the paper from your hand. Your breath caught in your throat as you looked up. A big mistake.
There it was. The black figure.
It loomed over you, tall and shadowy, no face or nothing. Its form is undefined and menacing. You couldnât make out a face, the presence was enough to freeze you in place. Panic made its way through you and you bolted towards the door. Run. You have to run and get out of this place. Oh, no. The door is locked and it doesnât want to open, no matter how hard you pull the handle. This is just your dream. You can change it. You can control it.Â
Stopping dead in your tracks, closing your eyes. A big, fluffy cat, you thought. Thatâs what it should turn into. Something harmless.Â
When you opened your eyes, the black figure hadnât turned into a cat. Instead, standing where the shadow had been was a boy. He looked about your age, his skin covered in tattoosâthe same symbols that are drawn on the door, now etched across his arms, neck, and even fingers. His black curly hair fell slightly into his eyes, and he wore a sleeveless black tank top, a checkered jacket thrown over his shoulder, and dark pants. He looked completely normal, and even reminded you of the famous singer you adored.
âIt's rude to come uninvited, you know?â he didnât even look at you as he organized the drawings, which you assume were his. âItâs even more rude to stare at someone. Cat got your tongue, doll? You donât like it here?â
You swallowed hard when you heard his voice. It was calm but had that teasing tone, almost mocking you in some way but at the same time it was nice, it wasnât impolite. You wondered what to say, how to answer this mysterious person, and all that came out was a weak whisper. âI⌠I didnât mean to âŚâ
He chuckled slightly, leaving the stacked papers on the table as he looked over at you and you closed your eyes. Do not look him in the eyes, do not open them at any cost. The black-haired male raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly. âDonât be shy now. I was thinking of making changes to this place anyway. Do you have suggestions?â His eyes were sharp, piercing through the haze of your dream but you stayed quiet, nails digging into the palms of your hands. âWhat a pretty and sweet thing. Come one, open your eyes. I donât biteâŚâ Your heart pounded in your chest when you felt fingers under your chin tilting your head up. âUnless you want me to.â
You realized that, somehow, this boy wasnât just a figment of your imagination. He was and felt very much real. He turned your head slightly, you couldn't see him but you could feel his eyes on you, lingering, waiting. Whatâs happening? You wanted to look, you wanted to see him again. You wanted to ... Then why don't you do it? It's just a fantasy, a dream. There is no logical explanation for what we dream, it just happens.Â
You were imagining all sorts of horrors the boy could unleash, but instead of something terrible, you were met with an unexpected warmth. Slowly, almost unwillingly, you peeked through your lashes. There he was. Not menacing or cruel, but sweet. Warm. His blueish-teal eyes were soft as they locked onto yours, the light in the room reflected in them. His features were sharp, but not harsh, with the kind of effortless charm, the perfect balance between beauty and mystery that made your heart about to burst out of your chest. Is this the man of my dreams? You werenât sure, but the longer you stared, the more your world started to turn upside-down, the more you felt the dizziness.
âHi,â he finally said, his warm smile morphing into a devilish grin, and your stomach dropped. âTook you long enough, angel. Making eye contact is important when you meet new people.â He tilted your chin up with his hand, making sure your gaze stayed on him before letting go, running his fingers through his tousled black hair as he casually walked to the couch.
He sat down with his legs straddled, sinking into the cushions like he owned the place, his confidence radiating. With a lazy wave of his hand, he motioned for you to come closer. But you stayed pressed against the door, unable to just go to him like you were the best of friends.
âWho are you?â you blurted out, voice shaky. Your back stayed glued to the door, not ready to take any steps forward just yet. âAnd why are you in my dream?â
For a moment, his expression shifted. It wasnât a surprise, more like he was amused as if he expected you to ask this but still found it entertaining. He raised an eyebrow, leaning back against the couch.
âWho am I?â he echoed, tapping his chin like he was deep in thought. âWell, Iâm a single lady waiting for someone to put a ring on my finger.â You blinked, staring at him in confusion. Was that supposed to be funny? He looked at you, expecting a reaction, but you just gave him a blank stare.Â
âNot funny?â He tilted his head, his grin faltering. You shook your head, still baffled. The corner of his mouth twitched as if suppressing a laugh, and then he shrugged it off. With a snap of his fingers, the click echoing in the quiet room, you were no longer by the door. You were sitting right next to him. "I'm many things, I can't tell you exactly who I am." he wrapped his arm around you pulling you closer to him, and you felt the warmth of his body.
Every time you blinked different types of food and drinks appeared on the table in front of you. You were very confused and still had no answers to your questions. It's just a dream, you tried to convince yourself, but you couldn't concentrate with the strangerâs hand on your shoulder. "And can I know your name so that I can take your souââ he paused before clearing his throat and giving you a slight squeeze. âI mean soup recipe! I have been dying to try new things, so hopefully you can help me out.â
You glanced at the table again, more confused than ever. Soup recipes? This is ridiculous. But⌠maybe ridiculous was exactly what you needed right now. Slowly, you began to relax, letting the strangeness of the situation wash over you. Nothing bad can happen. Itâs just a dream.
âIâm Y/N,â you said, testing how it felt to reveal something so simple. âAnd⌠well, is that even the right thing to tell someone new?â
âShoot,â he replied, not missing a thing as he casually got a piece of cake from one of the plates. He took a bite, chewed a little loud, then held the fork towards you, offering a taste. You hesitated but then leaned in, accepting the bite. The cake melted in your mouth, unexpectedly delicious. I will do it, I guess? It wasnât that bad, free food and a hot stranger. It was nice indeed.
You swallowed, and before you could stop yourself, the words came tumbling out. âSo⌠my boyfriend, well, now ex broke up with me. And I just feel so⌠ugh!â You groaned, waving your hands in frustration. âIâm sad and angry and⌠just everything. He lost feelings? Like, what does that even mean?!â
His eyes widened, and leaning in slightly. âNo way!â he gasped, playing into your exasperation as he talked with a full mouth. âIs he for real?â
âYes!â you blurted, grateful for his dramatic reactions. âFor real! He said he lost feelings out of nowhere and just ended things. Itâs like I donât even know what I did wrong! How do you just lose feelings like that?â
He made a face, shaking his head. âDo you want him to lose his mouth so he can stop with the bullshit?â You blinked, caught off guard by the suggestion, though there was a part of youâmaybe a very small, vengeful part that found the idea almost tempting. âNo, I mean⌠is that even possible?â you asked, your curiosity rising despite yourself.
He grinned, leaning back into the couch now drinking from a cup that you were not sure if it was a real skull or not. âSweetheart, look around you. Everything is possible.â
You took a breath, looking around at the room that constantly shifted and changed with every blink of your eyes. He wasnât wrong. Everything here feels possible. You shook your head lightly, laughing at the absurdity of it all.
âSoâŚâ you began, narrowing your eyes slightly. âIf everythingâs possible, does that mean you can finally tell me who you are?â You leaned in, feeling more comfortable now. âItâs only fair, right? Sharing is caring.â
He chuckled softly, his gaze flickering with that same mystery. âFair enough.â He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees as he looked at you and suddenly the atmosphere changed, you could feel the tension. âBut whereâs the fun in giving away all my secrets so soon?â Glancing at you again, a playful smirk tugging at his lips. âMaybe youâll figure it out. Or maybeâŚâ He paused, his voice lowering into something more suggestive and dangerous, âIâll tell you when Iâm ready. Either way, angel, youâre in for a ride.â
Was this boy real? Or was he just another part of this wild, impossible dream?
But for now, you didnât care. Something about him made you want to stay in this dream, even if just for a little longer. You trusted him, but at the same time, would you really trust someone who doesn't exist? They say that a person you don't know, but just passed by can appear in ŃĐžŃŃ dreams. It must be that, but why was it all so ... real? His touches, the taste of food, reactions, and feelings.Â
âYouâre no fun,â you teased, rolling your eyes as you reached for another bite of the various cakes displayed on the table. But before you could take it, he laughed and it wasnât a genuine and comforting, more like a mocking laugh. âWeâll see about that pretty soon,â he said, his grin widening.Â
Suddenly, everything vanished. The food, the room, himâŚall of it blinked out of existence in an instant. You gasped, finding yourself surrounded by pitch-black darkness. There was nothing but silence, your own breath echoing in your ears. Where did he go? As you stood there, frozen in time and nothingness, trying to make sense of it all.
But then, just as quickly as the darkness came, you blinked and opened your eyesâthis time, for real. Your room greeted you with its familiar shadows and the soft glow of moonlight filtering through the curtains and shining upon the many posters of your favorite band on the walls. You were back in bed, breathing heavily, your chest rising and falling as you tried to steady yourself. Sweat clung to your skin, your hands trembling slightly.
It was just a dream. Nothing more, you told yourself. You inhaled deeply, letting the cool air calm your nerves. It felt so real, but it wasnât. It couldnât have been, you wanted it to be. The nameless boy who gave you the attention and comfort you sought and longed for.
You shifted under the covers, pulling the fluffy blanket closer to your body, sinking into its warmth. The tension began to go away as you reassured yourself again. Just a dream. A strange one, but still⌠just a dream. Relaxing fully, you let your eyelids grow heavy, your mind slowly drifting off once more, feeling peaceful and safe in your own world.
What you didnât know, however, was that you werenât alone.
As you slipped into a deep slumber, a presence quietly joined you. His arms wrapped around you, pulling you close into a snug embrace. You felt the warmth against your back, but it was subtle, comforting enough that it blended into the haze of sleep. Fingers gently traced through your hair, playing with the strands, and a soft whisper tickled your ear.
âGood night, doll.â the familiar voice murmured, but you didn't hear or feel him because he was no longer a fragment of your imagination, but a real person...at least for what he would present himself to be.
And then you drifted off into the deepest, most relaxed sleep youâd had in weeks, unaware that the stranger from your dream had followed you into your reality.
The next morning, the first thing you felt was warmthâan unusual, comforting heat that made you snuggle deeper into your blankets. Your face nuzzled against something soft but firm, and without thinking, you wrapped your arms around it, sighing contentedly. You had no intention of waking up. Itâs Saturday, no need to rush.
"Good morning, sunshine." the voice was sweet and teasing, as you let out a sleepy groan, burying your face further into what you assumed was your favorite plushie. âMmm, five more minutesâŚâ you muttered, your voice muffled by the warmth. You squeezed tighter, expecting to feel the familiar softness of your stuffed animal. But instead, your fingers brushed against something warmer, something that wasnât soft cotton or fabricâskin.
Your eyes shot open, heart pounding as you jolted upright, realizing that what you were holding wasnât a plushie but a human body. You gasped, scrambling back and tumbling off your bed with a loud thud on the cold ground, trying to piece together what was happening.
A head poked out from the top of the bed, black curls and teal eyes sparkling with nothing but playfulness. It was himâthe boy from your dream last night, the same one you were sure had only existed in your imagination. But now he was, in your bed, looking down at you with that familiar devilish grin.
âI thought I was supposed to fall for you,â he said, raising his eyebrows in surprise. âBut apparently, the roles are reversed.â He chuckled softly, clearly enjoying your reactions and how he could smell the fear and panic. Your heart raced in your chest as you opened your mouth to scream, but before you could make a sound, he snapped his fingers. Instantly, your voice was gone, leaving you mute. You clutched your throat in horror, your mouth still wide open, but no sound came out. You tried againânothing.
He leaned over the side of the bed, looking down at you with a smug expression. âBe quiet now, angel,â he said, his voice low and calm. âI donât want you screamingâŚnot yet.â
Your mind raced, thoughts going from point A to point Z. Who is he? How is he here? What is he? You crawled backward, pressing yourself against the wall, eyes wide with fear. He watched you, his head tilted slightly, clearly enjoying your reaction because to him this was just another game with humankind. He loved it when they showed fear, how afraid a person can become when they see him out of nowhere. It was priceless, the reactions and the emotions. You should see your face, he canât stop staring at it.
"I know you have questions," he said casually, stretching his arms as if waking up from a peaceful nap. "But we'll get to that in a moment." He paused, looking around the room and how you decorated it, he will take some inspiration to his own if you don't mind. "First, let's make sure you didnât hurt yourself with that fall, okay?"
With another snap of his fingers, you felt your body lighten. The fear that had gripped your chest was starting to leave, and though you still couldnât speak, the panic was slowly being replaced by confusionâand maybe curiosity. You looked at him, trying to make sense of everything, but nothing added up.
"Better?" he asked, leaning back on his elbows, clearly far too comfortable in your bed. Managing to nod slightly, though your mind was still racing from the supposed dream to this pleasant morning surprise. Just what exactly was going on?
"Good. Now, letâs have a little chat, shall we?" he said, flashing you that grin again. You stood up and didn't sit on the bed next to him, but on the chair in front of your desk, pointing to your mouth, showing him that you really can't talk âOh, yes. Sorry, doll.â
Watching him move around your room as if he belonged there. Every gesture, every glance he gave you made the air in the room feel heavier. His presence was suffocating, yet alluring in a way you couldnât explain. He walked like he had always been there, but when he turned to look at you, it was as if he already knew what you were thinkingâlike he had known you for far longer than just this dream.
"So you want to make that jerk jealous, right?" he asked, his voice casual but sharp enough to pierce through your thoughts. You didn't answer right away, instead staring down at your hands as you played with your fingers. âEyes up here, darling,â he commanded, and despite not wanting to, your gaze lifted to meet his. It felt unnatural like some kind of spell was pulling you in, forcing you to obey. The moment your eyes locked with his, you felt that strange magnetic pull again, something dark yet engaging about him.
âI do⌠yes,â you finally answered, your voice quieter than you intended, because something was unsettling about how easily he was reading you, how he seemed to know your desires before you even thought about voicing them.
"And you want me to help you with that," he continued, circling you like a predator eyeing its prey, his smirk never faltering. "But, of course, you know that Iâll want something in return." His tone was teasing, yet you could sense the serious undertone that followed. You stared at him, swallowing hard. âMy soul right?â you asked, knowing full well who he was by nowâthough you were still processing the absurdity of it. Making a deal with the devil was a gamble and usually, the mortals always lose.
"Straight to the point. I like that. A bit impatient, but weâll work on that." He chuckled, his fingers trailing over the objects in your room touching every piece of your life. His eyes flicked over to your wall, landing on a particular poster. It was of a musician you had a bit of an obsession withâtattoos, piercing on his eyebrow and mouth, the typical bad-boy image.
âThe dude with the tattoo sleeve on the poster. You like him, huh?â he asked, turning his gaze back to you. Your face heated, embarrassment rushing over you. It was awkward enough to have a stranger in your room, but a boy commenting on your obsessions? That was a whole new level of awkwardness.
âYeah, but what about it? You think you can pull off looking like him or something?â you fired back, your tone slightly defensive as you crossed your arms.
His grin grew wider, mischief dancing in his eyes. âEven better, sweets. Even better.â And with a snap of his fingers, you found yourself pressed against the wall, his body close, caging you in. Your heart raced as you stared up at him, your mind spinning at how effortlessly he had shifted reality.
âLetâs make a deal,â he whispered, his eyes flashing a deep, unnatural black, and for the first time, you noticed the small horns beginning to grow from his head. A black tail curled around your leg, sending a chill through your body. âIâll be your boyfriend for the party, and youâŚâ He leaned in, so close you could feel his breath ghosting over your lips. âYouâll pay me back when the time comes. Donât worry about it.â
You were both stunned and terrified, his presence overwhelming as his words echoed in your mind. Was this even real? Could you trust him? The truth was, you knew the answer already. You couldnât trust the devil. But the temptation was there, and it made you desperate to unfold it and take it.
âHow can I trust you?â you whispered, your voice shaking. His head rested on your shoulder as he chuckled softly against your skin, the vibration making goosebumps appear as you tensed at his sudden physical affection.
âMy little puppet⌠wait, thatâs not my line,â he murmured, the grin evident in his tone as he lifted his head to meet your eyes again. âMy sweet doll, I can do things you wouldnât even dream of. With a snap of my fingers, I can teleport you to the future, change the present, twist the past. I can give you everything you want.â His words were hypnotic, each syllable wrapping around your thoughts, making you wonderâwhat if?
It was true, everything about him screamed power. And you knew you deserved better than what your ex had given you. But this? Making a deal with the devil himself?
"You know you deserve better than that scumbag," he said, his hand grazing your cheek. "So, my offer standsâIâll be your date to the party, and when the time comes, youâll pay me back. Simple as that." His eyes glowed as he leaned closer, the danger in his smile was more than just a warning.
You took a shaky breath, trying to think rationally, but it was hard with him so close, his offer so tempting. "You know about the party? How?"
"I told you, I know everything." He stepped back slightly, giving you room to breathe as a swirl of blue flames danced in his hand. His grin widened as if he could sense the battle raging inside you. He stretched out his hand, the flames flickering and welcoming you.
âDeal or not?â He needed to convince you because you were perfect and he loved when girls turned up to him for help, especially with their love lives. But the thing is you never searched for him, you just found him on accident and that to him was something new. This never happened before, he was always summoned but seeing how scared to how comfortable you could get with him in seconds ... He wanted to have you all for himself.
You stared at his hand, the weight of your decision pressing down on you. This was a perfect opportunity, but was it right? You wanted to show up with a date, and you did want to take revenge. But you have morals, at least you thought you did. If Umemiya can't love and satisfy you then another man will. And yetâŚwhat would the cost be?
But before you could stop yourself, your hand was in his, shaking it.
"Endo Yamato, pleased to date you," he said with a sly grin. The blue flames also engulfed your arm and you expected them to burn you, but they were surprisingly warm and didn't cause any pain. Looking around you saw most of the objects were in the air, you were also levitating until the flames disappeared and everything fell into place.
"Y/N is everything alright?" your mother's voice echoed as you heard the footsteps approaching. Still holding his hand and panicked because, in a few seconds, your mother would see you with a strange guy in your room. What would she think, finding you and him? Surely, sheâd freak out.Â
"I-I..." you looked at Endo expecting him to help you but he just grinned, clearly enjoying the chaos, making you sit back down on the bed as if nothing had happened. He, however, took a seat at your desk, turning on your computer and launching a random game as if heâd done this a thousand times before. It was disturbingly domestic like you were truly a couple who had just spent the night together again.
The door opened, and instead of the explosion of anger you expected, your mother greeted you with a warm smile. She walked in with a plate of cake. "Oh, Yamato! What a pleasant surprise, I didnât know you were staying over." She didnât even blink at his presence, as if he had always been a part of your life.
Your heart nearly stopped. How did she know him? You stared at her, mouth hanging open, while Endo merely smiled, leaning back in the chair with waving his hand, pausing the game he finished in milliseconds, and it took you a whole week to do it.
"Good morning, maâam! Y/N told me you make the best cake. Figured I'd stay and have some," he said, and you could almost hear the teasing in his voice. Your mother chuckled, completely unfazed. "Well, Iâll get another plate for you then. Iâll be right back." She turned and left the room, leaving you in a dead silence.
The door clicked shut, and you quickly turned to him, eyes wide. âWhat the hell just happened?â
Endo didnât look concerned. If anything, he looked pleased with himself. "Relax, sweetheart. I just adjusted things a little. In your parentsâ minds, Iâm your new boyfriend. They know me, they like me. I even got your mom to bake me a cake. Now that is what I call power." He winked, leaning forward in the chair.
"You⌠you messed with their minds?" you stammered, scared of how much he messed up with their minds and you hope he only did that and nothing else.
"Yeah.." He stretched his arms lazily getting up from the chair. "Now I exist to them. To everyone who matters, Iâm your charming boyfriend, Yamato. And no one will think twice about us going out together or hanging around. I made myself part of your world."
You sat there, heart racing, trying to process it. It felt like you were in some type of movie, in Wonderland but after everything elseâthe dreams, the flames, the dealâit was hard to deny. He really was in your life now. And worse? He was making himself comfortable.
"So," he continued, his eyes sparkling with what you want to think of was the life he took from you, "how about we go shopping for those Halloween costumes? I want to make sure weâre the best-looking couple at this party."
You blinked, trying to shake off the lingering shock. âCostumes? Already?â He grinned, standing up from the desk. "Why not? You want to look perfect, right? And Iâll be the perfect date. Trust me." You hesitated, but part of you, maybe the reckless part, was curious. This strange, devilish boy had thrown your life into chaos, but he offered something hard to resist: a way to take control, to show up at the party with someone whoâd make your ex regret everything.
"Fine," you muttered. "But, I need to get dressed first."
"Sure," he said, not moving. Instead, he leaned casually against the doorframe, arms crossed, and didnât mind if you changed in front of him. But you did mind because you wanted your privacy, at least whatever you can call alone time now.
"Please get out!" you repeated, voice more forceful this time, pulling your shirt halfway up your stomach before realizing he wasnât leaving. His gaze lingered, his lips curling into a smirk. He was like a snake, a beautiful but venomous snake ready to strike you down anytime. "Why? Youâre my girlfriend now. You shouldnât be shy around me," he teased, his eyes trailing down to where your skin was exposed. The way he said it, so matter-of-factly, made your stomach flip.
You flushed, face hot with embarrassment and frustration. Grabbing him by the sleeve of his jacket, you marched him toward the door. âGo eat some cake while Iâm getting ready,â you muttered, pushing him out. Endo chuckled, hands raised in surrender. âAlright, alright. But donât take too long, doll. Weâve got a date to plan.â He shot you a wink before disappearing down the hall.
You closed the door and leaned against it, letting out a deep breath. What have I gotten myself into? You couldnât deny the thrill, but the danger was just as real. Endo Yamato wasnât just some ordinary guyâhe was trouble in every sense of the word. And now, he was your devilishly charming boyfriend.
Was this the biggest mistake of your life? Maybe. But there was no going back now. With one final look in the mirror, you shook off the nerves. If anyone could make Umemiya Hajime regret breaking up with you, it was Endo Yamato. And you will embrace your new life, whatever it offers you will take it. You just signed a deal with the devil, so take advantage of the luxury.
The mall was full of people as ever, the noise of chatter and music echoing in the background as you and Endo wandered through store after store. His hand was warm in yours, firm, yet oddly comforting despite the strangeness of everything that had happened. It had been his idea to treat you, to buy you something nice, and while the gesture was sweet, it left you feeling... a bit out of place.
You stood in front of a full-length mirror, dressed in a short white dress that hugged your figure in ways you werenât used to. Your boyfriend stood behind you, watching with a satisfied smirk as you hesitated, his reflection staring back at you. He held a few more clothes in his arms, ready to spoil you with more options.
"You look so good," he said, his voice soft but confident. He reached out and held up the same dress in different colors. "There's also a pink and blue one. Which do you like more?" But instead of picking, you just stared at yourself, a sadness creeping over your features. You werenât used to wearing things like this. It fits you perfectly, accentuating curves you usually hid beneath looser clothing. When you were with Umemiya, he never cared what you woreâhe let you stay in your comfort zone, never pushing you to try anything new. Now, here you were, feeling exposed and unsure, your usual self-confidence slipping away.
Endo noticed immediately. He glanced at you in the mirror and saw the doubt on your face. His smile faded slightly, replaced with something more thoughtful, "What's wrong?" You hesitated, still looking at the reflection instead of him. âIâm just⌠not used to dressing like this,â you murmured, âWhat if people stare at me?â
Ah, so that was it. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his grip on the clothes tightened as he processed your words. He could tell you were beautiful, no matter what you wore, but he also understood. You were stuck in a box, never exploring past the boundaries youâd built around yourself. You deserved more than what youâd allowed yourself to have. He had something in mind for that.Â
He turned to you, his expression more serious now. âIâll be honest with you,â he began, stepping closer so you could still see his reflection standing tall behind you. âNo oneâs going to care. And if they do stare, let them. Who are they to you?â
His words hit hard. You looked up, meeting his eyes in the mirror, and they were trying to convince you. "Nobody," you said softly, realizing that he was right. The people out there, the strangers, their opinions didn't matter. But still, that nagging self-doubt clung to you.
Endoâs gaze softened as he gently placed a hand on your shoulder, turning you slightly to face him. âYou canât let yourself stay trapped in this comfort zone forever. If you do, youâll keep missing out on new things, new sides of yourself you havenât even discovered yet.â He was deadly serious now, his tone steady. âYouâre beautiful no matter what. But you deserve to see how much more there is to you than what youâve been hiding behind. So donât let anyone, not even yourself, make you feel less.â
You sighed, your eyes flickering between him and the clothes he was holding. You knew he was right, but stepping out of that comfort zone was easier said than done. Still, something about his words made you feel⌠braver. You could take that step, even if it was small. Finally, you took the clothes from his hands.
âI wonât even try them,â you said, suddenly resolute. âIâll just buy them.â Endoâs lips curled into a proud, satisfied smile as he watched you head back into the dressing room to change into your original outfit. When you emerged, his eyes lit up, and he couldnât hold back a wide grin. "Now, thatâs my girl."
You smirked back, feeling lighter than before. âYouâre paying, though.â He laughed, seeing how he provoked you into doing something so simple. âOf course, doll. Anything for you.â
As you walked together to the cashier, hand in hand, you couldnât help but feel like things were changing. Maybe Endo was rightâmaybe this was the start of something new, a side of yourself you hadnât known before. Whether it was him or the situation, you weren't sure yet, but you knew that stepping out of your comfort zone felt a little less terrifying. Having the devil as your boyfriend was an experience of its own: both thrilling and exciting, and you couldnât wait to see Umemiyaâs reaction.Â
After Endo paid, the two of you walked out of the store, your hands weighed down with at least three shopping bags filled with clothes that were far beyond your usual style. You felt strange and satisfied yet guilty at how much you bought. But somehow, that discomfort that had followed you earlier was fading. Maybe it was his influence or the fact that he had pushed you out of your little box, but the worry was no longer coming at you.Â
The devil walked beside you, his hand still casually intertwined with yours, his other hand holding his bag from one of the stores where he insisted you pick out something cute because spoiling you was part of his fun. He is your boyfriend, it's his duty to make you feel good and enjoy yourself.
"Weâve got you new clothes," he said, glancing down at the bags swinging by your side. âNow, for the Halloween costumes... What do you want us to be?"
You hadnât even thought about the party since all this craziness started. But Halloween was coming up in just two weeks, and you needed to decide. The two of you made your way to a nearby Halloween shop, the sound of spooky music and the bright displays pulling you inside. You wandered through the aisles, surrounded by racks of costumes and propsâŚYou were not using the costumes you bought with Umemiya, totally not. So itâs time to think of something new.
âMaybe something simple?â you suggested, looking through the shelves of cheap costume accessories. Your hand landed on an angel halo and some flimsy white wings. You held them up and smiled, âI could be an angel.â
Endo raised an eyebrow, âHow fitting,â he said, voice laced with irony as he reached up to pat the small horns protruding from his head. âYou know I donât need a costume, right?â Somehow, you forgot what happened in the morning and how he turned into his true form with horns and a tail, wrapped around your leg. Good for him, because he can pretend they are real unless someone wants to try them on. Oh, well thatâs a problem for the future.
âRight, you already come with the horns and tail. Guess weâre going as the classic angel and devil couple, then.â You tossed the wings and halo into your basket and turned to see him eyeing some fake devil horns hanging on a rack. He glanced at them before shrugging. âI think Iâm good,â he said, pointing to where his horns were supposed to appear. âIâll just wear what Iâve got.âÂ
Once you had everything you needed, the two of you left the store, the cool evening breeze hitting your face as you walked out of the mall. It was such a good day today. Going towards the parking lot, Endo stopped for a second, turning toward you and before you could ask what he was up to, he leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to your cheek.Â
You froze, your heart skipping a beat as warmth flooded your face, your cheeks burning bright red. The butterflies you thought had long since died after Umemiyaâs betrayal? They were very much alive now, fluttering like crazy in your stomach.Â
He pulled back, his smirk widening as he took in your reaction. âYouâre blushing,â he teased, eyes full of satisfaction. You couldnât deny it, the heat in your face said it all. âI-Iâm not!â you stammered, trying to play it cool, but the way your voice wavered gave you away completely. You know this boy for not even 24 hours and he is already making you feel like this. Itâs the magic, most definitely you will blame it on his magic.
âSure, angel,â he said with a chuckle, wrapping his arm around your waist as you both made your way back to the car. âBut I think Iâm starting to grow on you.â You couldnât help but smile to yourself, letting out a small sigh as you rested your head on his shoulder. Maybe this wasnât going to be the biggest mistake of your life after all.
âWait, hang onâŚâ you asked removing your head from him as you looked at him, because why are you in a car, and not at the bus station? âWe came with the bus, how do you suddenly have a car? And so much money?â
âLess questioning, more watching the pretty sunset.â his hand gently turned your face to the window to watch as the sky was tinted with pink and yellow hues, making you forget about everything as he stepped on the gas. Maybe deals with the devil don't sound so bad after all.
It was October 31stâHalloween night. Ever since Endo had stepped into your life, he had turned everything upside down. He wasnât just the devil you made a deal with, he had become the best boyfriend you had ever had. He was doting, caring, and spoiling you beyond measurements. One night, while your parents were asleep, he teleported you away to Paris to have croissants under the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower. Another time, you skipped school just to marvel at the Sistine Chapel together. Whatever you asked for, youâd get. But you were careful not to ask for much because the payment would escalate quickly.
The magic wasnât just about the exotic trips. Endo made you feel more confident, you were finding yourself in ways you hadn't before, and he loved watching you fly with your new wings. He encouraged you to push boundaries, be bold, and stand up for yourself. It wasnât just a Halloween costume you were slipping into tonight; it was a new version of yourself, and you could tell he was proud of that.
Tonight, though, he was being extra annoying, and was testing your patience. Standing behind you in the bathroom as you applied your makeup, his tail had found its way around your waist again, tugging you close as you tried to focus on getting ready.
âYamato, I told you to stop wrapping your tail around me,â you said, trying to keep your voice calm as you swiped the red lipstick across your lips, making a satisfying pop sound. Pulling away from the mirror, examining your reflection. The white dress, the halo perched above your head, the wingsâit all screamed angel. But what kind of angel were you really? A fallen one perhaps.
He grinned, his sharp teeth peeking through as he rested his chin on your shoulder. âCanât help it, angel. Youâre stuck with me.â His voice was playful, reminding him how much he enjoyed teasing you. You rolled your eyes. âRemove it before I cut it off,â you warned, turning slightly to meet his gaze. His tail loosened immediately, slinking back, but his grin remained as wide as ever.
"What happened to âI love youâ, âYou are the bestâ, âPlease, harder and fasâ" You put a hand over his mouth and he pretended to be defeated, but there was pride in his eyes. He was happy to see how much you had changed over the past two weeks. The girl who once doubted herself had become confident and bold, and he loved every second of it.Â
He watched as you adjusted the final touches of your outfit. âLook at you now," he said, his voice low and almost admiring. "Such a pretty and bossy woman. I love that new side of you.â
You slipped on your white heels, the final touch to your angelic costume. But as you looked at yourself in the mirror, you couldnât help but question. What was even angelic about you anymore? You had let him claim you in every possible way. Your body, your soul, everything was his, and you didnât regret it as everything happened so fast that you wouldn't be surprised if he used his magic to make Halloween come faster.
Grabbing your phone, you prepared to upload another Instagram story with your devil darling. Ever since you posted him for the first time, everyone who had ignored or unfollowed you was suddenly watching your stories again. Funny how that worked. You smirked, knowing that tonightâs post would send them reeling and you will know the gossip because of your friends. They always tell you if someone is talking behind your back, someone like Hiragi insulting Endo, or Tsubaki being disappointed in youâŚand Umemiya saying he is fine but he isnât fine.
âShowing me off again?â He asked, leaning back, watching you swipe through your phone. You nodded, snapping a quick picture of the two of you in the mirror. âOf course. People love the drama between me and Umemiya.â
You were no longer the quiet, shy girl who stayed within the lines, living by the rules set by others. You had stepped out of the zone and were living in a big mansion, filled with adventure, luxury, and a man who encouraged you to rise higher instead of keeping you stuck in one place. The devil had taught you something valuable: first, to believe and love yourself, and second, to choose a man who would elevate you, not hold you back.
âReady for tonight?â he smiled, his horns gleaming in the bathroom light, perfectly matching your halo. âIâve never been more ready. Letâs show them what a real angel and devil look like.â
Match made in Heavenâis what he enjoyed telling everyone and only the two of you knew the meaning. One thing was clear: You were in love with the devil, and he didn't just want your soul for the dealâhe wanted everything from you. Endo Yamato wanted you. Make sure to repay him fully because the devil is always tempting, and he hates to wait too long.
It was like time had stopped, and you couldnât help but glance at him, hoping he hadnât done anything that involved magic for this dramatic entrance. Everyone turned their heads to watch as you walked through the crowd with Endo. But his smirk told you he hadnât done any tricks, much surprising to youâtonight you were simply the topic of discussion.
His arm tightened around your waist, and the big room was filled with whispers and glances, and it made you uncomfortable at some point and he sensed this, leaning down playfully whispering in your ear. âJust ignore them, angel. We're just giving them a free show~â
Well, if it wasnât your best friend the fate itself when you found yourself face-to-face with none other than yourâŚex. He was accompanied by Hiragi and Tsubaki, the two friends youâd once spent so much time with. Umemiya looked at you and you could see the surprise, confusion, and maybe even regret in his eyes. He managed a weak smile, but couldnât take his eyes off Endo, who only gave him that signature devilish smirk.
âHi,Ume!" you greeted cheerfully, waving to Hiragi and Tsubaki, trying to make this less awkward and with how Umemiya barely reacted, still, clearly caught off guard by the presence of your devilishly attractive date. âHi,â he muttered, eyes lingering to Endo.
An uncomfortable silence fell over the group until Umemiya finally cleared his throat, "Y/N, can I talk to you for a second?" he asked as you glanced at your boyfriend, and he just shrugged, releasing his hold on you, as if he knew that whatever conversation you had with Umemiya, it wouldnât change a thing. âGo ahead,â he said, giving you an encouraging nod. Taking a deep breath, you followed Umemiya to a quieter corner of the room, away from prying eyes but close enough that you could still feel Endo's gaze, watchful and reassuring, grounding you in your decision to move forward.
"So what do you want to talk about?" you asked wanting to just have fun without thinking so much about past relationships. Umemiya'a was a wonderful boyfriend, but Endo was out of this world.Â
âSo...uh,â Umemiya began, keeping his eyes on yours trying to search for an answer, trying to search for the real you. âYou really...youâre really with him?âÂ
âYes, I am,â you replied, keeping that calm and confident tone, because you needed to assure him that everything was fine, even without him. âIs that what you wanted to talk about?â Umemiyaâs jaw clenched, and he looked away as if trying to gather his thoughts.Â
âLook, I know things got...weird between us. I never thought youâdââ He hesitated, eyes flicking back to Endo, who was currently chatting with some other partygoers, yet somehow still looked every bit as menacing. âI mean, him, really?âÂ
âYes, him. If you are going to judge me, just let's drop this conversation and have fun?â you said, getting a little annoyed but you understood his concerns. However, he is an ex for a reason. âHe treats me well, listens to me, and Iâve been happier. Isnât that what you wanted?â
Umemiya frowned, he was frustrated âI didnât think youâd⌠move on so fast.â He looked at a loss for words, struggling with the effects of his own choices. You took a deep breath, finally feeling closure start to settle over you. Whatever youâd once wanted from himâan apology, an explanationâno longer mattered. Youâd moved on. âLook, I hope you will have fun despite everything. Past is past, forgive and forget, right?â you said, ending the conversation with that same smile you gave to him when he was feeling down.
As you turned to walk back to Endo, you felt at peace. Your past with Umemiya was just thatâyour past. Rejoining him by the drinks, he looked down at you, so curious. "You came back very quickly. How did it go?" he asked handing you a drink which you drank immediately. He knew how it went, what the conversation was, after all, he is the Devil... he has eyes and ears for all evil. "Nothing much. He's just sad, I guess. But I don't care." He just nodded and looked at you with that look, as if you were something so sweet and lovely, like a dessert ready to be savored. He was sure to savor every last bit of you when the time came for you to repay him.
"Yamato, are you listening?" waving your hand in front of his face you slightly worried for him. "Yeah, yeah. You wanted to fix your make-up?" He chuckled, leaning down closer to you. Smiling, you took his hand, guiding him through the crowd toward the restroom. As you walked, people parted to make way, their eyes on the angel and the devil, perfectly matched.
By "fixing your makeupâ you hadnât meant making out, but Endo had other plans. His lips met yours as he leaned in, pressing you gently against the wall. You closed your eyes, letting the world fall away. His hands found your waist, holding you close as he deepened the kiss, and your mind went blank as his lips brushed against your neck, leaving traces of his dark lipstick on your skin. You weren't the only couple being all over each other, so who cares what you do?
When you finally caught your breath, you opened your eyes, only to see his smirkâsly and devilish as he pulled away, leaving you flustered and breathless. "Why did you stop?" You didnât immediately realize why heâd pulled back until you followed his gaze. Standing a few feet away, looking as if he had seen a ghost, was Umemiya. Endoâs teal eyes were exactly like his flames, burning and full of what one could say is lust and joy, as he caught your exâs gaze and, finally showed his real black eyes and sharp fangs.
It was Halloween, after all. Strange things are bound to happen, and if anyone asked, it was just an impressive costume trick, okay?
Endoâs hand found its way back to your face, and he kissed you once more, gentler this time but no less possessive. "Just relax and give your soul to me," he whispered against your lips, the words a promise that felt as luring as his embrace. "Give me everything so I can give you so much more."
You closed your eyes again, the feeling of being in his arms somehow made all your doubts, insecurities, and the heartache youâd carried from your past with Umemiya fade away. For the first time, you felt completely, unapologetically loved.
When you finally pulled away, the Devil watched you catch your breath, your heart racing as he could feel how you were wanting and begging for more. "Come on, angel," he said, brushing his thumb over your cheek with a grin. "This party is boring. Let me show you how demons like to have fun." Tonight, you were in his world, where the rules didnât matter, much more than any exes of yours.
Tonight he will show you how much fun is to make tempting deals with the Devil, so enjoy yourself to the last bite of the appleâtemptation is the key to your soul.
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ę°Â°ď˝Ąâ â¸ď¸ ice skating date with park sunghoon ! âď¸â¤¸ áľâŠ
hope u guys enjoyâŚâŚ. this made me so đ˘đ˘đ˘đ˘đ˘đ˘ #JEALOUS. #GRRRR
the rink was lit up with soft, twinkling lights that reflected off the ice, giving everything a dreamy glow. you looked over at sunghoon, who was tying his skates with ease while you looked like you had just learned how to tie your laces. his cheeks were already rosy from the chill, and his eyes sparkled with excitement.
you struggled with the long laces on your skates, sunghoon crouched down in front of you with a teasing grin
âhere,â he said, brushing your hands away gently âlet me do itâ
you watched, cheeks flushing, as he carefully took each lace in his fingers, tying them up perfectly, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. his face was close to yours, eyes focused, brows furrowed slightly in concentration. you could see the faintest hint of a smile playing on his lips and couldnât help but to leave a little peck on his forehead,
âthere,â he smiled, giving the laces a final tug before looking up at you with that soft, loving gaze. âall doneâ sunghoon murmured, gently brushing a stray hair from your face. his fingers lingered for a moment, his thumb tracing softly along your cheek, sending a warm shiver down your spine
sunghoonâs hand cupped your cheek. he paused, just for a second, his eyes meeting yours, closing the distance, pressing his lips softly to yours. the kiss was warm and tender, melting away the harsh coldness as you both lingered in the warmth of the kiss
as sunghoon pulled away from the kiss, a soft smile played on his lips, his hand still resting gently on your cheek. you both stayed like that for a moment, letting the warmth of each otherâs presence sink in, until a playful twinkle appeared in his eyes
âenough distractionsâ he teased, standing up and offering his hand, âi wonât be able to hold back if u tease me any longer, ynâ
you giggle as your hand intertwines with his, letting him help you to your feet. as you wobbled on your skates, he steadied you, chuckling softly at your uneasiness. with his hand secure in yours, you both made your way to the edge of the rink. the ice stretched out in front of you, shimmering under the twinkling lights
sunghoon squeezed your hand reassuringly and led you onto the ice, his movements were so smooth and natural, while you were anything but. every slip and wobble only made him smile wider, keeping his other hand lightly on your back to keep you steady.
he chuckled softly, noticing the way you clung to him like a koala, âdonât worry, i wonât let that pretty face of yours hit the iceâ he kissed your head as a promise
the sound of his voice, calm and steady, melted away your nerves. you looked up at him, taking in the warmth in his gaze, and with a deep breath, you loosened your grip, letting him guide you forward across the ice
âeasy for you to say! youâve been doing this since you were basically born,â you mumbled, eyes stuck on the wide, slippery ice rink
he chuckled, gliding over effortlessly, holding your hand tighter, âexactly why youâre in good hands. just trust me, alright?â
with a deep breath, you squeezed his hands back, his touch was steady and reassuring, and he kept his eyes on you, his thumb tracing soft circles on the back of your hand
âalr, first, letâs start with little steps,â he said, skating backward so he could face you. âdonât rush; just let yourself feel the ice, yeah?â
you nodded, gripping sunghoonâs hands tightly as you wobbled your way forward. he was so patient with you, giving little pointers with a gentle tone. being the sweetest gentleman he is, you swear you were falling in love with him all over again, as if you still donât have a raging crush on him
âbend your knees a lil more, donât be afraid to lean into itâ he smiled
gradually, you felt a bit of confidence building, sunghoonâs excitement contagious. every time you made even the smallest progress, heâd cheer, his face lighting up as if youâd just landed a triple axel
âlook at my girl, already such a proâ he teased, making you laugh as you managed a few more steps without clinging to him
you smiled, feeling your cheeks flushâ not just from the cold. âif i go pro, ima have to give u a LOT of creditâ
he grinned, releasing one of your hands and gesturing for you to follow his lead. âready to spin?â
your eyes went wide. âSPIN?! SUNGHOON, I CAN BARELYââ
before you could finish, he gently tugged you forward, guiding you into a slow, careful turn. you stumbled, letting out a surprised laugh, and sunghoon quickly caught you
with a mischievous grin, he took the moment a step further, sliding one arm around your waist and leaning you back into a soft dip. the world seemed to slow as he held you there, his face close to yours, eyes locked in with his
he closed the distance, pressing his lips to yours in a tender kiss, his arm keeping you safely supported as you melted into the moment. the cold around you faded, replaced by the warmth of his kiss, and as he gently pulled you back up, both of you were left smiling, hearts racing
âpark sunghoon!!!â you hit him gently, still blushing as the taste of his lips lingered in your mouth âyou are such a tease..â
âi told you, pretty, i wonât ever let you fallâ he chuckled, looking down at you with a warmth in his eyes that made your heart skip a beat
in that moment, it didnât matter if you were shaky on the ice or if you werenât as graceful as him. all you could focus on was the way his eyes were full of so much love, looking at you like heâs won in life
you smiled up at him, feeling another rush of warmth despite the cold, âthank you, sunghoon. for everythingâ
he squeezed your hands gently, his voice soft, âof course, anything for you, pretty. and, who knows? maybe w a little more practice, you just might be able to keep up with meâ
you both laughed, and he gave you one last twirl, holding you steady as you shared the sweetest, most jealousy inducing moment on the ice, feeling like you were both floating in a little world of your own
one last story before last chap of ybahimhđŞ
div. creds: @strangergraphics-archive
#soo0mi#enhypen#enhypen sunghoon#enhypen sunghoon x reader#sunghoon#sunghoon x reader#enhypen imagines#enhypen x reader#park sunghoon#park sunghoon x reader#sunghoon x yn#park sunghoon x yn
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Adam smiled, a genuine smile that reached his eyes, his face felt a little warm. No one had said that to him before. Lucifer swore he could see a touch of gold in his amber eyes, as if they were trying to glow with heavens light.
Adam plucked a dead feather out and let it fall to the ground, he'll need to preen later: Thank you, you..... Wouldn't be interested in going for a flight would you?
Lucifer grinned: Would I?
They stood and Adam flexed his wings out as far as they could go. He took off into the air and Lucifer followed him.
Lucifer: How high up does this go?
Adam: As high as I want. I can't exactly go flying around Hell, it would be too suspicious.
That made sense.
They flew around in the sky for a while, Adam couldn't remember the last time he flew with another that wasn't trying to kill him.
It was nice.
When they landed Adam and Lucifer felt so much lighter. It was great. They walked back to the tree and Adam sat down, he really needed to preen them.
Lucifer: I know you're not fond of touch but...... Would you like help? I know it can take a long time.
Adam blinked: You want to help me?
And he asked first? These things were still sending him.
Lucifer: Yeah, but if you don't-
Adam: Sure. Just don't tickle me.
Lucifer chuckled: Okay.
He sat down and started to preen Adams other wing.
Lowkey want an au where Adam has Alastors' powers.
The tentacles
The eyes
The changing size
The shadows
The sass
The deal making
Him owning Husk and Nifty
The musical numbers
The radio control
The tentacles- have I mentioned that before?
The rivalry with Lucifer
Maybe he replaces Alastor entirely. No Alastor. Only Adam. It's always been Adam.
Thanks for coming to my tedtalk.
Only Adam lol This is good! His Husk and Nifty could be Lute and Peter.
He doesn't have to smile all the time does he?
Yessss, and he plays rock instead of jazz lol And yes of course there is a rivalry lol
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Aw such caring husbands! How would the heroes be like when they have a little one toddling around?
Hmmmmm, a tiny tot you say?
Well the heroes would (of course) gather around their toddler, each vying for the attention of their little one. (y/n) wouod love it.
The laughter, soft shushing, and playful cooing, all for the young child who sat, wide eyed and giggling, in the center of it all. Their child, (y/n)âs child, with soft, chubby cheeks and a mischievous smile that sparkled with the spirit of adventure, had each of her fathers wrapped around her tiny finger.
Wind was on the floor with her, letting her clamber up onto his lap and tug on his hat. He didnât mind one bit; he laughed whenever she managed to pull it over his eyes and squeal in delight at her âconquest.â Be was her adventure buddy, the one whoâd spin her around and let her explore the world around her, albeit within the watchful gaze of the others.
âJust you wait, kiddo,â Wind would always tell her, kissing the top of her head, âone day, Iâll teach you to sail and be the bravest pirate on the seas.â
Legend would be the softest when she reached for him, tiny fingers beckoning. Heâd often try to hide his smile, but the moment she babbled out what sounded suspiciously like âDa!â in his direction, he was gone, his heart a puddle. He scooped her up, his voice low but affectionate.
âCome on, kid,â heâd murmur, tracing circles on her small hand, âyou know better than to charm me like that. Iâve got a reputation to keep.â
Sky would watch over her with an adoring smile, always ready to hold her and rock her to sleep. He loved nothing more than the quiet moments when he could sway gently with her in his arms, humming lullabies that could calm any storm. He cherished the softness of these moments, the rare peacefulness that filled the cottage.
âYouâre a little miracle,â heâd whisper to her, brushing her hair from her face. âAnd Iâd do anything to protect you.â
Twilight would always be nearby, alert and watchful. Heâd play with her as Wolfie sometimes, letting her tug at his fur and shriek with laughter, get her used to his wolf form.
but as himself, he was just as tender. He was the kind of father whoâd be there in an instant, picking her up when she fell, his voice a soothing balm.
âCareful, little one,â heâd say, scooping her up with an amused smile, âdonât want you getting hurt, do we?â
Warriors would be the one whoâd whisper playful secrets to her and teach her how to wink. sheâd try with both eyes, but it made him laugh all the same.
Heâd carry her around on his shoulders, grinning proudly at the giggles that spilled from her.
âYouâve got the heart of a fighter,â heâd tell her, holding her hand. âJust like your papas.â
Wild would, of course, be the one sneaking her little treats, always ready with something sweet heâd made just for her.
He was a whirlwind of energy when it came to playing with her, encouraging her little adventures around the cottage and sneaking her bits of fruit when he thought the others werenât looking.
âShh, donât tell the others,â heâd whisper, winking as he handed her another piece of fruit, her little fingers grabbing it eagerly.
Four would be constantly in awe, marveling at every new thing she learned and every little quirk she showed. The gentle smiles he reserved for her were rare and precious. Heâd make her little trinkets to play with, watching her face light up with each new discovery. The colors would playfully bicker over who she liked best, but it was all in good humor.
âYouâre clever, just like your papa,â heâd say, pride glowing in his voice.
Hyrule would tell her stories of the world, the stars, and the fairies. He loved how her eyes grew wide with wonder, how sheâd try to repeat some of his words with a babbling enthusiasm. He was gentle, soft-spoken, always close by to comfort her and spin tales of magic just for her.
âOne day, Iâll show you everything,â heâd whisper, stroking her hair as she drifted to sleep. âThe stars, the rivers, all the secret placesâŚâ
Time would often sit quietly with her, watching her with an unwavering gaze, his heart softer than heâd ever admit.
When she reached for him, heâd lift her effortlessly, holding her close and letting her tiny hands grasp his fingers. He was her steadfast protector, the father who would always be there, a comforting presence in her life.
âYouâre strong,â heâd say softly, brushing his hand over her hair. âStrong and fierce, just like your mother.â
As the evening drew on, you watched as each of them took turns holding her, playing with her, sharing their quiet moments of love and devotion. They were all protectors, fathers, and. though they didnât say it aloud, they were each just a little bit possessive of their child as much as they were of their childâs mother.
Each hero felt a fierce pride, an unspoken claim to the small bundle of joy they each adored.
She was their child, the culmination of their love, each of them believing wholeheartedly that no harm would ever reach her as long as they were by her side.
And as she yawned, her tiny hands rubbing her eyes sleepily, they each reached out, ready to tuck her in, each vying for one last goodnight.
Itâs days when the whole family is together that (y/n) would be a BIT emotional. (Just a bit đ)
Just overwhelmed watching their baby being cuddled and loved so much.
#yandere linked universe#linked universe#linkeduniverse#lu#lu wind#lu time#lu sky#lu warriors#lu twilight#lu legend#lu wild#lu four#lu hyrule#linked universe x y/n#(y/n)
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Tag drop: Guizhong (don't mind me re-dropping this with the fixed ones, shh)
#guizhong. [ many things only seem to surface beneath the moon's poignant glow. wherever its light shines; the heart is wont to follow. ]#guizhong: ic. [ wherever her spirit may be among the countless grains of sand and specks of dust between the harbor and the mountains. ]#guizhong: countenance. [ and because they are afraid; they try so hard to become more intelligent. this i understand. ]#guizhong: introspection. [ although she did not live to see the splendid sights of today: she was as much a hero as any other. ]#guizhong: meta. [ her manuscripts lie unfinished in her abode. the blank pages give cause for contemplation on what might have been. ]#guizhong: little notes. [ she always sought to make everyone happy and one must say: she had quite the gift for it. ]#guizhong: wishes. [ it took a treasure hunt just to preserve the commandments that were once the lifeblood of a whole civilization. ]#guizhong: etc. [ we think of human life as like a lantern that's lit one minute and extinguished the next. but are we adepti so different?#guizhong: mortals. [ at their full potential; they could be her equal. a human who has as much to teach an adeptus as to learn from them. ]#guizhong: guili plains. [ as guizhong once said: âit takes every blade of grass and every flower to make a homeland.â ]#guizhong: liyue. [ perhaps she will look at the liyue of today and steal a smile when she sees the prosperous land that it has become. ]#guizhong: realm of clouds. [ a voyage to a sanguine sky. ]#guizhong: mechanical arts. [ in one's heart; i knew that she was indeed the superior talent in the mechanical arts. ]#guizhong: glaze lilies. [ they were far more abundant back then. the entire fields would appear to the eye as a veritable sea of flowers. ]#guizhong: adepti. [ until the moon set and the sun rose. and only then would the banquet finally come to an end. ]#guizhong: morax. [ whoever it was that revered her so much was very clever indeed. ]#guizhong: guili. [ with shortness of breath; i will explain the infinite. and how rare and beautiful it truly is that we exist. ] delusiona#guizhong: marchosius. [ who would dare snub the stove god and his wondrous creations? at the sight: we would all drop any argument. ]#guizhong: streetward rambler. [ it almost felt like she was back again. sitting right there on the stone stool next to me; chatting away. ]#guizhong: cloud retainer. [ we each had our ideals; and neither one of us would yield to the other. ]#guizhong: skybracer. [ to who lived by the mountain; he was their savior. they thought higher of him than they thought of the lord of geo.#guizhong: osial. [ she would disrupt the silence around them with a hum; as if to sing along to the harmony of water. was this his song? ]#guizhong: sea gazer. [ he was quite the braggart when it came to those collectibles he was so fond of; he always loved to show them off. ]#guizhong: ganyu. [ if we planted flowers in the guili plains; do you think that one day we'd be able to recreate the sea of glaze lilies? ]#guizhong: v. descension. [ she descended whose dominion was over dust; and whose reach shrouded the skies for thousands of miles around. ]#guizhong: v. guili assembly. [ it's great to have it back but i want to go back to the world. and start with guili plains. ]#guizhong: v. archon war. [ they fought upon the plains; where black dust choked the heavens and a thousand rocks splintered. ]#guizhong: v. present. [ all wrapped up in a city that has existed for many moons to date. all these things: they are why people chase it. ]#guizhong: inquiries. [ hmph. she always had a way with words. ]
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father grimaldi: forgive me, lord, for i have sinned. constantine: â understatement of the bloody century, that is. father grimaldi: the chapel is closed to the public! who are you? how did you get in here . . .? constantine: did you know vatican city has the highest per-capita crime rate of any nation state in the world? i'd have thought a touch of breaking and entering's pretty much par for the course around here.
so #1, an undeniable slay.
#2, how long do we think he was sitting in the confessional booth waiting for the guy to wake up from ellie's fake vision quest. like an hour? checking his light, practicing his Big Reveal Pose TM? he probably brought a book with him and just shoved it underneath the seat cushion when it was time to show off.
#3, knowing how intensely he studied & continues to study in order to teach himself magic at such an absurdly advanced level without any teachers to formally guide him? and how that level of dedication would absolutely carry over into researching a mark / making sure he had every corner of a confidence scheme nailed down pat? i like to imagine that the day before this meeting was spent with his severely under-caffeinated ass parked at a public library computer, squinting at articles for 'most important things to know about vatican city before you travel' or 'top 10 little-known facts about vatican city' and using the back of his boarding pass to take notes on what would be the best throwaway line to blow off all the usual questions with.
also, he probably woke up still in his travel clothes less than two hours before this scene and had to hustle to get suited up in time for his Dramatic Apparition. the demon blood was boiling so bad in that chapel that it was giving him a killer migraine. he didn't get breakfast so his stomach was growling the ENTIRE time. but all that meant was he had plenty of room to eat UP the runway and that's EXACTLY what the fuck he did.i'm
#( ooc. ) OUT OF CIGS.#always torn in half between 'john is a freaky little weirdo who just Knows Things and Picks Up Vibes and it usually works for him'#and 'john is the most Normal Dude in the whole london occult scene he just works w/ magic like a grad student prepping for finals week'#and you know what? the answer is always 'Both. Both is good.'#also on the one hand i'm truly obsessed with the idea of john just?? Always having a bunch of weird trivia available w/ his eidetic memory#like he read about the apostolic palace once in a book when he was with the peace convoy and his brain latched onto it forever#and it just Happens to become convenient later on and this happens VERY often and no one ever really knows how he does it#but there is a real real charm in considering that he's still Just A Guy beneath all the layers of false confidence and mysticism#still someone who had to work to get to where he is now and who will always have to work to Maintain as well#i like the mental image of him pacing around his temporary digs with index cards and drilling all the necessary details for the scam#or him and ellie getting blasted the night before and dramatically playing out their Big Final Confrontation to iron out all the beats#you just Know they were laughing til they cried workshopping shit like 'MY OLD ADVERSARY! WE MEET AGAIN!' and 'DO YOUR WORST HELLSPAWN!'#still trying to keep straight faces the day of the fake fight while drastically improvising to try and throw each other off their game#idk!!! i always enjoy the Strange and Off-Putting things about him but all of the Really Really Human stuff is also just. so so precious#we always get to see The Myth The Legend as shaped by the errors of The Man. but especially in later years actually SEEING The Man gets rar#all this to say that for every perfectly executed and properly horrifying loom out of the shadows with a glimmer of his freaky glowing eyes#there is always at LEAST half an hour or more practicing angles + expressions + mood lighting in the mirror going on behind the scenes#and that is very very special to me!!!!#( headcanons. ) I'M JUST LIKE THE BASTARDS I'VE HATED ALL ME LIFE.#( visage. ) AND I'M A BASTARD.#sched.
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// merry christmas!!! have a cayin with an alternative hat
//GOSH. Look at him. This is lovely.
#me: oh man I don't have any ideas for Christmas. Maybe I'll just pop in to say hello and maybe wish everyone a good time#you:#Heysel-mun SAVING CHRISTMAS IN TIME FOR DINNER#I love this so much. You unlocked the fun Winter hat for Cayin (input left-right-down-left-right-O upon entering the f.Woods to activate)#such a cute look- and I like how it feels like you can interpret different things from his expression#is he being casual about it? Does he feel weird about this hat-swap (it was another cult member's idea)#is he cold but being patient for the last carol to finish so they can have dinner inside?#also... even in the cutesy art you put so much attention to detail. Keeping the themed colors between the background and hat#to the little things like how the glow of his eye lights up that little spot near it#this is such a nice gift... thank you so much! ;u; I'm doing okay today but this still cheered me up plenty#yellowfingcr#art
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⢠FEELS TOO GOOD TO BE WRONG
presenting kinktober day 1 âď¸ stepbro!rafe
warnings: stepcest, pillow humping, guided masturbation, fingering, pussy slapping, gagging, praising, & degrading. 18+ mdni word count: 1.5k
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rafe tip-toed his way up the stairs, not wanting to wake anyone, especially his stepmother, knowing sheâd nag at him if she smelled even the slightest ounce of alcohol off him. his feet carried him to his room, ignoring the soft light under your bedroom door, figuring you mustâve forgotten to turn off the fairy lights that littered the room.Â
he froze at small whimpers coming from your room, turning around and stopping outside his bedroom. he pressed his ear to the door, chewing on the side of his nail, listening for further noises.
your whimpers progressed, and nothing prepared him for the sight he saw of you, his sweet stepsister, when he quietly twisted the doorknob, cracking your door open ever so slightly.Â
the soft yellow lights glowed around your silhouette as if you were an angel, yet your actions were nowhere close to pure. there you were, in nothing but a pair of baby blue panties and a tank top, rutting against a pillow that sat between your thighs. your eyes remained closed, brows furrowing as you rocked back and forth, trying to find a steady rhythm in hopes the plush pillow would graze your clit.Â
rafeâs cock stiffened in his khakis, and he grinned to himself, taking your distraction as an opportunity to slip into your room, ensuring to shut the door without making a sound. he leaned against the door, crossed his arms over his chest, and continued to watch you for a few minutes.Â
âwhat do we have here?â rafe chuckled. your eyes immediately opened, and you let out a small shriek in surprise. "w-why are you here?â you stuttered, heat rising to your cheeks in embarrassment.Â
âthought you were having a nightmare and was just being a good big stepbrother and checkinâ on you,â rafe licked his lips, eyeing you, âwhat are you doing up, anyway?â.
ânothing,â your gaze shifted away from him. ânothin', huh?â your stepbrother taunted, âsânot what it looked like to me.âÂ
âcouldâve sworn you were going at it like a bunny and humping away at your pillow,â he tsked. your lip wobbled as tears welled in your eyes; you werenât sure if it was because you were ashamed or because you were overly frustrated from how horny you were, âiâm sorryâ.Â
rafe pushed himself off the wall and stalked towards you. he gripped your chin and tilted your head to look up at you. "stop crying, alright? crying isnât going to get you anywhere.âÂ
your gaze drifted away from his, and you looked down at your hands in your lap, ushering another apology. his thumb swiped at your plump bottom lip, a tent starting to form in his khakis as the blood rushed to his cock, âmm, sweet girl, always sayinâ sorryâ.Â
the mattress dipped under his weight as he sat down, his rough hands grabbing at your waist and hoisting you onto his lap. your back was flush against his chest, and he had one hand sprawled across your lower tummy, fingers tracing patterns on your flesh, âyou knowâŚwhat you were doing sânothing to be ashamed ofâ.Â
it took every fiber in your being not to let out a small whimper when his leg bounced up and down, the material of his khakis rubbing your clit, âitâs not?â. rafe shook his head, âcourse not. you were just trying to make yourself feel good like the needy little thing you are, right?â.
âiâm not needy,â you murmured, crossing your arms over your chest.
âyeah? if that were true, you wouldnât be trying to get yourself off by your pillow, would you?â rafe chuckled, âthere are other ways to make yourself feel goodâŚlike using your fingersâ.Â
you couldnât help but frown, âthatâs not trueâ. Â
the blonde shook his head, âthen you must not be doing it right⌠i could teach you. would you like that, sweet girl?â.
your eyes lit up, nodding slowly at his offer, and his hand slid down your tummy to your thighs, spreading them further open. his fingers hooked into the waistband of your panties, tugging at it gently to pull it to the side, âpay attention to what i say, alright?â.Â
once you give him confirmation, rafe grabs your hand, guiding it between your legs, âgo on, stretch your little cunt with your fingers,â he rasps. you run your fingers through your slick folds, pushing two fingers into your wet cunt, âthere you go,â he cooed, his hand pressing on your tummy, pulling you closer into him, âslowly move them in and outâ.Â
you listen to him, slowly pumping your fingers in and out of your slick pussy. your fingers move with ease as your arousal coats your fingers, and rafe groans, his hardon poking against your ass. his hand slid up your tummy to your tits, squeezing and massaging them. his thumb and forefinger pinch your nipple through your tank top, rolling it between his fingers, âcâmon princess, move them a little fasterâ.Â
âatta girl, feels good, yeah?â.
ân-no, rafey, this feels wrong,â you shook your head, it was eating you alive. your mind racing with the thoughts of how wrong it is to let your step brother talk you through how to please yourself.Â
âno? nothinâ is wrong if it makes you feel this good, but i guess i gotta do everything myself then, huh?â he scoffed. his fingers encircled your wrist, pulling it away to replace your fingers with his.Â
âohââ you gasped, his fingers moving to rub up and down your slit, slipping one finger deep inside you. he pushed his thick digit in and out, slowly working your needy hole open before adding another finger. he was knuckle-deep in your cunt, his fingers dragging against your inner walls with each push and pull motion.
you couldnât help the whine you let out, bucking your hips against his fingers, âsee, nothing wrong if it makes you feel good, right?â.
a small squeak traveled up your throat when he landed a light smack to your clit, âanswer me, say âyes rafey, itâs not wrong if it feels goodâ. câmon, say it, or iâll leave you to go back to humping your pillow, and we both know it doesnât nearly feel as good as thisâ.
you couldnât bring yourself to say it; the way his fingers curled made your brain blank. you pushed your body further back against him, whining when he suddenly stopped, âwhyâd you stop?â.
âtold you iâd stop, guess youâre on your own,â he shrugged, his fingers still buried deep inside you. you rolled your hips, trying to give yourself some relief, only to receive another smack to your clit.Â
âyou know what i wanna hear,â he murmured, nipping your ear lobe, âadmit that it feels good, tell me how good it feels to have my fingers stuffed inside youâ.
despite knowing it was wrong, you couldnât help but admit that it does feel good, his fingers were making you feel pleasure like youâve never felt before.Â
âgood girl,â rafe praised, pistoning his fingers once again, âsuch a good girl for letting me play with this pretty little pussyâ.
your head lolls back, resting on his broad shoulder, ârafe,â you whine. your moans increasingly getting louder the faster he pumped his fingers while he continued to toy with your nipples.
his free hand slid up your neck, prodding his fingers against your lips before shoving his middle and ring fingers into your mouth, âgonna wake everyone up if you canât keep your mouth shut, and we canât have that, can we?â.
you hum in response, gagging when he shoves his fingers further down your throat, muffling your sweet moans. the sound of your pussy squelching around his fingers was music to his ears, âyou hear that? hear how fuckinâ wet you are?â.Â
âtouch yourself, play with your clit fâme,â he whispered, groaning when you obeyed, watching you rub sloppy circles onto your clit. he dipped his head down, nuzzling his face into your neck, teeth grazing your sensitive skin, âyeah, just like that, princess. goddamn, youâre so wet, drippinâ all over my fingersâ.
your breath hitches in your throat, drool coating rafeâs fingers as the tips of his fingers hit against your cervix, âlook so fuckinâ pretty when your holes are stuffed full like the needy little slut you are,â he murmured, nipping at your neck.Â
you push your head back onto his shoulder and look at him with half-lidded eyes. your chest is heaving as your breathing becomes sporadic, and you feel the coil in your stomach tighten.Â
âthatâs it, princess, cum all over my fingers. show me how much you love having me play with your pussy,â rafe whispers, grunting from the way your moans are muffled as youâre practically choking on his fingers.Â
your eyes squeeze shut as you come undone, his fingers continuing to work you through your orgasm until your body slumps against him.
rafe removed his fingers from your mouth before pulling his hand away from your cunt. he brought his arousal-covered fingers to his mouth, humming as he sucked them clean, âtaste so fuckinâ sweetâ.
âsee? felt better than your pillow, huh?â he teased, bucking his hips, his hard cock grinding against the plump flesh of your ass, âfeel that? sâall âcause of you, sweet girlâ.
âthink itâs your turn to help me out nowâ.
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ghost getting himself a cute, soft girl he doesn't talk about much but is clearly obsessed with and price just thinks it's nice he's finally settled down, approves of the home he's made for himself, definitely approves of the one he's taken for himself.
soap asks kyle if he's seen you and he says, "yep. lovely bird he's got tucked away in her little dollhouse. makes great food, too." soap swears there's a subtle shift in his tone when he says "lovely", a hint of something deeper that flickers in his eyes for just a moment. soap simply sucks on his teeth, letting it slide. (although he knows that kyle's always been one to appreciate the good things in life.)
interest gnaws at him, a persistent itch he can't scratch. price likes you just fine, as does kyle. well what about him? he decides to bite the bullet and goes to simon with a knot between his brows, the corners of his lips tugged downwards. they've shared clothes, bullets, beds. if the other two got to meet you, why can't he?
"ya can come over for dinner on tonight. she'd 'ave my neck if she didn't formally meet ya anyway."
soap then asks, out of genuine curiosity more than anything else, if simon would have kept you in the dark from him hadn't he brought you up himself.
"ya meet 'er when i want ya to, boy, and not a moment before." the tone he takes is unmistakeable. his words are a command, not a suggestion, and soap instantly knows to not push further.
soap nods. "ah'll be there."
"course ya will. she'd be terribly disappointed otherwise."
yeah, he'd hate to have that.
soap sits in the living room, the soft glow of the lamp casting a warm light over the cozy place. with a full stomach and an unfastened belt, nursing a glass of kentucky. he can't remember the last time he ate that well or that much.
maybe it's the alcohol that loosens his tongue, or the fact that he wishes he also had a sweet little thing to keep at his side just like simon's doing with you now, but the thoughts he's been mulling over all evening since he first saw you tumble out of his mouth.
"while ah can attest to yer taste in sweethearts, can't say much about your alcohol. bourbon, LT?" he says, chest warm.
simon's arm tightens around your hips, fingers splayed possessively over your thigh. he shrugs, completely unbothered by the backhanded compliment. "can't be perfect in everythin', can we, sergeant?"
soap's cheeks burn furiously hot when you come to his defense with a smack of your palm onto simon's chest. "be nice to johnny. he's got a face that make up for some of his other flaws."
the teasing lilt in your voice unashamedly gets his southern blood pumping. he can't help it if certain things stir when someone as pretty as you look at him like that. soap swirls the amber liquid gently in the glass while keeping his limpid eyes on you, not even trying to hide the fact that his gaze hasn't wavered since your cheeky little comment.
you then whisper something in simon's ear, your cupped hand not even half the size of his head and soap has to rearrange himself from the outside when your teeth catch your bottom lip. simon looks up at you then, eyes heavy and half lidded, and a smirk plays at the corners of his mouth.
"'m not sure, love. you'll just 'ave to ask 'im yourself. go on."
you open that sweet mouth of yours, but simon cuts you off with a decisive wave of his hand. "no. you know how to ask for things."
your reaction to that is visceral, and you're on your knees faster than his alcohol-muddled brain can comprehend. don't look down 'er shirt, don't look down 'er shirt, don't-
"johnny, will you touch my pussy?"
he splutters at your question, completely taken aback, but it seems you're not done just yet.
"hands to yourself, sergeant. tha' not all."
you pout at simon, one that earns you a look that promises consequence, but do as he says.
"will you touch my pussy, johnny? pretty please?"
#this got away from me sorry yall!!!#yeah i had so debated having ghost be like nope pricentaught ya better than that but#simon seems the type to get things done on the first time#either you learn or your arsecheeks learn#something will give soon enough#price says he's coming back for seconds tomorrow#kyle gets his on saturday#all for one strikes AGAIN i'm afraid#simon ghost riley x you#simon ghost riley x reader#x f!reader#simon ghost riley#simon riley x reader#simon riley x you#soaps shaken after in the group chat like yall uh yall got dessert too or-#simon ghost riley smut
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