#today was long so i'll get to notifications/messages tomorrow ❤️

[mayasdeluca]

Goodbye Ceremony - CTF2

[momotonescreaming]

Josh hadn't heard anything from Sal all shift, which wasn't unusual, but wasn't exactly normal either. The more they settled into their relationship, into something real, something serious — the more they texted. Or maybe it just felt that way, now that Josh didn't feel like a giddy teenager every time Sal's name flashed across his screen.

He didn't have to worry about the intent and tone behind every message, spend ages figuring out what to say and exactly how much to flirt. It was easy now, natural. More simple, casual texts about their day. Calls they've had, complaining about bad office coffee, a bit of gossip.

Saying how much they wanted to see each other work.

Sal was captain, always with things to do and firefighters to mentor — but he always found time to sneak away into his office to do paperwork and text Josh. It meant a lot, that he found time for him. And so Josh found time for him in return.

Today however, he hadn't heard a peep. Josh had sent him a couple things, a quick message wishing him a good shift, and that wasn't he jealous that Josh was at home and Sal wasn't? But then nothing.

He'd be lying if he said he wasn't worried. Just a little.

As he made his breakfast, did the dishes, folded laundry while reality TV played in the background, Josh was checking his phone. Eyes flicking over to see if the screen lit up with a notification, to see who it was, and sagging when it wasn't his boyfriend.

He was about to give up and go get a coffee from the cafe nearest his apartment, just to get out and distract himself when the name on his phone finally, finally, read Sal.

Sal 🔥 probie said the q word

Sal 🔥 i'm gonna kill him

Ah. There it is.

Firefighters are real about their superstitions, especially the q-word. Josh understands people getting crazy over the holidays, and definitely on full moons — that's why he tries to schedule himself off as much as he can. But the q-word is different. They joke about it at dispatch, about not saying it's going to be an easy shift and then jinxing themselves — but firefighters were real intense about it. Josh just didn't know exactly how much until he started dating one.

Josh 💙 no you won't

Josh 💙 i'll see you tonight 😘

Because of course this happened on a day Sal was going to come over after shift. Their schedules were lining up, they both finally had some time off at the same time, and Josh was going to be spending as much of it as he could with Sal.

His shift was expected to finish at five or so, and given time to finish paperwork and travel over — Josh wasn't expecting Sal to be over until six. Now, with a q-word shift, Josh wasn't optimistic. Sal would end up on his doorstep at eight or so, tired and frustrated.

He wasn't going to say he wasn't disappointed — of course he was, with less time with his boyfriend — less energy too, after a long shift. Which kind of ruined Josh's plans of them spending the evening with Sal fucking him senseless. Rough and hard, long and sweet — with both of them with tomorrow off, they were going to take their time with it. Really enjoy it. If today were different, he might've sexted Sal at work. Really gave him something to look forward to.

But he wasn't going to shun him away either. Wasn't going to send him home to sleep, just because his boyfriend wouldn't be in the mood anymore. Josh just had to adjust his plans a little. He was good at that. Making it work.

It was kind of nice actually, being a person to come home to, welcoming and warm and easing the tension. He'd make dinner, something easy to reheat if Sal got home really late, maybe pour him a drink and get everything ready for him. He was no housewife, no master chef — but it might be nice to take care of someone who'd appreciate being taken care of.

Sal 🔥 counting down the hours ❤️

And Sal, Josh knew, would do the same for him. He had a tough exterior, all sharp edges and a reputation for being a hardass. The tough, take no shit fire captain. But he had a soft inside. Was tough because he cared. He cared about his people, his job, in doing the right thing and doing it well.

He was an expert at taking the bitching Josh threw at him (and Tommy, for that matter) and throwing it right back. Was good at reading people and matching their energy. Knew when he could be a bastard and could be a hardass. And knew when to tone it down, to be softer. When to laugh you're being such a fucking bitch, and when to remind him that he's here for you.

He was better at being taken care of, and knowing when to provide that in turn.

Josh doesn't know how he lucked out with Sal. A man who could match his energy and not being put off by it. A man who knew when to tone it down and be softer because of course being a bit of a bitch wasn't Josh's entire personality. He's had a fair few shitty boyfriends who only saw the snarky exterior — who only wanted to see the snark and the bitch and the confidence.

But Sal isn't like that. Sal is a flirt and a bastard, who calls him Dollface and Sweetcheeks and isn't ashamed when everyone hears him. Sal brings him lunch and encourages him to come by the station and eat with them before they go out on a call. He likes Josh for Josh, and not just the role of the bitchy gay boyfriend he can provide.

Sal is a man who enjoys the domesticity as much as Josh does. So it isn't a hardship when he finds himself planning a late dinner for the two of them as he makes himself a coffee at home instead. Working out something simple he can make that's both going to be warm and filling for Sal once he gets home. Working out what he needs to get from the grocery store, not even mad he has to leave his apartment on his day off.

It's kind of fun.

It's even more fun picturing the way Sal will thank him with a kiss — because of course he will — tired and worn out from work, but thankful and sweet all the same. Lips soft and sweet and lingering on Josh's, smiling at his caring boyfriend. And maybe, if he's lucky, Sal will agree to a bath before bed. Warm water, bubble bath, lights down low. They'll sink into the water together, Josh helping easing the tension that's pulling his boyfriend's body taut. Relaxing his aching muscles.

They'll kiss in the sudsy water, Josh teasing Sal for starting to fall asleep on him, and he'll find won't mind at all.

@hellion-child @jacki-daytona

[lucidrims]

      thankfully, dinner ended for her not too long after the conversation with her mom. excitedly returning to her apartment, she hurriedly goes up to her penthouse unit at the very top of the building and opens all the lights, throwing all her belongings to the side. chaeyoung did hear her message notifications go off while she was on her way back, so safe to say, she was more than thrilled to check them. it was like she was back in high school again, reminiscent to the heart-fluttering feeling of getting your crush or someone you like's texts. it made her feel so nostalgic but also so alive. she couldn't remember the last time anybody gave her this sensation from within.

checking his messages as soon as she plops onto her couch, she gasps at the photo he sent and the flirty messages as well. and before she could even type out a reply, her best friend ( who also had full access to her place ) comes barging in, right on cue. " oh my god ! you're here just in time. look ! " she flips her phone over to show her the selfie that hyunsoo sent, squealing with her and jumping around the living room like a maniac with the other. " i told you, i told youuuu ! he's so hot now. oh my god. okay, whew, i have to calm down. let me reply to him and i'll fill you in on all the details from today. " with a silly smile on her features, she giggles in between typing up her reply to him.

[ sms: hyunsoo ❤️ ] glad you're here :) [ sms: hyunsoo ❤️ ] i just got home! i wish i was there too. 😅 [ sms: hyunsoo ❤️ ] oh, you look really good 😊 did you eat dinner yet? [ sms: hyunsoo ❤️ ] also.. have you decided on a place where we can meet? i'm actually free tomorrow, my schedule cleared up!

once she's able to send those messages out, she makes a quick call to her manager, canceling all of her schedules the following day just in case he's able to hang out. there was no way she would stall even further from seeing him again. if she could, she would hang out with him that same night. but she had to restrain herself. after all, she didn't want to seem too eager.

work day had come to an end, him going to buy some food, snacks and drinks for himself before going home. finally there, turning on lights in his apartment that was rather empty, spaceous but he likes it that way. cleaning up things before starting to cook, he does take a look at his phone now and then just to see if chaeyoung had replied to him, but now he was just being ghosted but he knows she isn’t ignoring him, indeed he had heard how in of a hurry her father had been on the phone.

❛ i wonder.. ❜ he starts, speaking to himself as he was cooking up some rice and meat for himself, snacking on vegetables on the side that he had chopped up. ❛ does she know how her father is.. ❜ shaking his head as he was now done, getting himself a bowl to add everything in; moving over to the living room, tv on and legs up on the coffee table as he just sits there, eating his food and watching a random show that was playing in the background. his phone suddenly beeping beside him as he moves, now legs down and the bowl on the table, hand quick to grab the phone, unlocking the screen just to see chaeyoung’s name on the screen and a huge smile on his features at this point. ❛ finally. ❜ thumbs busy typing now.

[ sms : chaeyoung noona ♡ ] sorry to hear that but i’m here [ sms : chaeyoung noona ♡ ] .. i also wish you were here ㅋㅋㅋ [ sms : chaeyoung noona ♡ ] picture sent

he was so shameless, just sending a selca of himself to chaeyoung and saying all those things, as he had pressed sent that was when regret settles in. ❛ why did i send that?! ❜ and he screams at his phone, dramatically slumbing on the couch. ❛ i’m so dumb.. now she will think i’m still a weirdo. ❜ and he tries to delete the messages but way too late. ❛ i guess not.. ❜ and he puts the phone face down on the couch, hands covering his face now. ❛ lee hyunsoo, what did you do? ❜

[victoriahazelnut]

☕Daily Productivity Log☕ Day 163

🎕2022-02-19🎕 ☎️༻Message for You Down Below༺☎️༻🎹༺

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🌹 8:30AM: Waking up and doing Morning Routine.☀️

🐞 9:00AM: Morning Workout (20 min abs, 20 min glutes)

🌹 9:45AM: Reading.📕

🐞 10:45AM: Making Gifs for this post and Checking Notifications.💌 ༻ I'm really happy with today's gifset. Red roses are one of my all-time favourite things.🌹

🌹 11:15AM: Breakfast: Gooey Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal and a Low-Cal Coffee Protein Shake.🍌

♛ Nutritional Info: 350 kcal, Protein = 38g, Carbs = 34g, Fat = 9g

🌹 12:00PM-1:30PM: Playing Animal Crossing.🔔

🐞 1:45PM: Cleaning the kitchen while my tea steeps.🍽️

🌹 2:05PM: Lunch: A Ham and Spinach Wrap, Beef Jerky, and Green Tea.☕

♛ Nutritional Info: 184 kcal, Protein = 30g, Carbs = 7g, Fat = 4g

🌹 2:30PM: Watching the new season of the "Catching Killers" Documentary Series.🎬

🐞 3:35PM-5:00PM: Driving with Dad and taking doggy to the dog park.🛑

🌹 5:30PM: Dinner: Southern BBQ Seasoned Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, and a Lime Bubly.😋

♛ Nutritional Info: 128 kcal, Protein = 32g, Carbs = 1g, Fat = 1g

🌹 6:00PM: German Practice.🥨

🐞 7:00PM-8:10PM: Evening Workout (20 min run) and a nice Shower afterward.🧼

🌹 8:40PM: Evening Snack: Apple Slices, Lactose-Free Greek Yogurt, and Green Tea.🍎

♛ Nutritional Info: 155 kcal, Protein = 15g, Carbs = 22g, Fat = 0g

🌹 9:15PM-10:00PM: Reading again.📕

🐞 10:25PM: Listening to Music and Meal Planning for tomorrow.📅

🌹 11:08PM: Journaling and Reading before bed.📕

🐞 12:35AM: Bedtime Routine.🌙

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🍓Thank you for 503 followers!🍓

༻ I want you to know that I appreciate each and every one of you. You all are some of my biggest motivators who keep me pushing forward. Your kind words and support mean more to me than I'll never be able to describe. It brings me so much joy that there are so many lovely people who appreciate this little blog of mine.❤️

༻ As well, I'd like to give an extra thank you to anyone who has reached out for questions and conversations. It has helped me emerge from an anti-social rut that I have been in for a long time. From this, I have begun to speak to people in my life I want to get to get closer to again. Even if our discussions were minimal, they still have helped me very much.💋

༻ More posts to come, and again THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.♡

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