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cherrybracelets · 5 years

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why [s. harrington x henderson!reader]

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word count: 3.7k / warnings: none really, mostly fluff, alcohol mention

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“God, Dustin, if you don’t get out of that bathroom in the next five minutes I’m literally going to kill you!” You screamed, slamming your fists on the wooden door for the thousandth time this morning.

“Relax, (Y/N), I’m almost finished! God you’re so annoying!” Your little brother, Dustin, yelled back. You groaned loudly and stomped back to your room, desperately needing to finish blow drying your hair before the party.

You heard the bathroom door open, and Dustin walking over to your room. He popped in your doorway with a devilish grin, his hair slicked back with hairspray.

“Bathrooms all yours, sis. Make sure you wear that one red lipstick, I think Steve will love it,” Dustin said, winking at you.

“Ew, Dustin. How many times do I have to tell you, me and Steve will never happen. Get over it. We’ve hated each other since middle school, and that’s not gonna change!” You stood up quickly and stomped to the bathroom, Dustin following behind you, frowning.

“C’mon! Give him a chance, (Y/N)! He’s a good kid!” Dustin has been pleading for you and Steve to date since the first time they fought Dart together. Dustin saw Steve as an older brother, and if you two ended up together, Steve would literally be his brother (in law). That was Dustin’s dream- and he reminded you of it every day.

“Jesus, you are so annoying. Why don’t you just shut up and make sure you have Wills’s gift ready!” You slammed the bathroom door in Dustin’s face, making sure to lock it so he wouldn’t barge in. You took a few deep breaths, trying to ground yourself from screaming out of frustration. You plugged your hair dryer on and began styling your hair, using the noise of the machine to drown out your frustration.

You had never really liked Steve, but it became especially frustrating when he decided to informally adopt your brother. Dustin thought the kid was a god, and that did not help Steve’s already overbearing confidence. You understood that Dustin only had you and his mom, and he needed a male role model, but you wished it was anyone but him.

You and Steve had a long- and very negative- history. You guys used to be friends, way back in the day, when life was simple. But that all came to a firey halt in seventh grade. You had a huge crush on one of Steve’s friends, Tommy, and you made the mistake of spilling that to Steve.

Steve took it upon himself to tell Tommy, and they apparently though it was hilarious. You hadn’t really developed yet, so you weren’t as ‘pretty’ as the other girls in your grade. Even though, let’s face it, it was seventh grade, and no one was attractive. But your self confidence was especially low, so when Steve apparently dared Tommy to fake ask you out in front of the whole school- you were crushed. And rightfully, you have never forgiven him.

It haunted you all the way up until you graduated. People never seemed to forget, and every one in a while you’d get reminded of the most humiliating day of your life. And it was even worse having to see the man who orchestrated the event around all the time. You never told Dustin about it, because you knew he looked up to Steve, and you didn’t want to take that away from him. But it was hard when you constantly had to hear how amazing he was.

You were feeling yourself get worked up just thinking about it, your breathing get quicker and your cheeks getting hot with stress. You tried to shake the memory out of your head, tousling your curls as you moved. You put a light lipstick on, double checked yourself in the mirror, and headed out of the bathroom. Dustin was waiting eagerly with a poorly wrapped gift in his bedroom.

“I got Will this super cool new edition of D&D! He’s gonna freak,” Dustin said excitedly, hoping up from his bed and following you down the stairs.

“Super happy for you nerds,” you groaned, grabbing your purse from the kitchen counter and rustling around for you keys.

“You’re gonna regret being so mean to me one day when I’m super rich.” Dustin raised his eyebrows at you, and you just rolled your eyes, walking out the front door to your car.

“You’re gonna regret being such a brat when I sacrifice you to the demodogs,” you said, laughing as you unlocked your car.

“That is not funny! Don’t joke about that!”

“Oh, relax Dustin, don’t go crying to Steve about it.” You hopped into your drivers seat and waited for Dustin to get buckled up before starting your car. He was excitedly fiddling with the bow on his gift, hoping that no one else got Will the same gift.

“I still don’t understand why you hate Steve so much, anyways,” Dustin mumbled, leaning his head against your car window.

“I’ve told you a million times, we just have a history, okay. It’s none of your business,” you snapped, raising your voice at him. “Besides, I’m going on another date with Andrew this weekend.”

“Ughhhhh,” Dustin groaned, rolling his eyes obnoxiously. “That guy is seriously the worst, (Y/N). He is super boring, his hair sucks, and he doesn’t know anything about the upside down. You can’t actually date a guy who doesn’t know what you’ve seen!”

“I don’t care about his hair, Dustin! That’s not a priority to me!”

“Well, it should be, okay? I don’t want my nieces and nephews having dweeb hair.”

“Don’t talk about my future children like that, idiot.” You punched Dustin lightly on the shoulder, and he screamed loudly, clearly faking pain to try and get on your nerves. You just pushed him again, and continued driving to Wills. The rest of your drive was spent listening to Dustin tell you about the new rules of his game, and you trying your best to pretend you were interested.

When you finally got to Wills, you recognized Steve’s car and instantly felt nauseous. You really did not want to spend time with him, but you also knew Joyce was excited to see you today, and you couldn’t let her down. You parked your car grudgingly and took a few moments before getting out. Dustin had already ran inside to his friends, showing off his wrapped gift.

You walked into the house quietly, not wanting to distract anyone from the birthday celebrations. Joyce ran to you, excitement on her face, and greeted you with a warm hug.

“(Y/N)! It’s so good to see you, you look beautiful,” she said, cupping your face in her hands and looking at your outfit.

“Sorry we’re late, Dustin is a brat and takes forever to get ready,” you responded, rolling your eyes and giggling a bit.

“There’s drinks and food in the kitchen, help yourself. Everyone else is scattered around somewhere, I’m sure you’ll find them!” She kissed you on the cheek before walking away and finding her son. You walked over to the kitchen, hoping to get a few seconds of peace and quiet. To your disdain, you were greeted by Steve, standing alone and pouring himself a drink.

“Hey, sorry if I’m in your way,” he mumbled, moving from the counter and spilling his drink on himself a bit.

“It’s fine, I’m just gonna grab a beer and go say hi to the kids, anyways,” you responded, pulling a cold bottle out of a cooler. You tried to twist it, but couldn’t manage to get the cap off.

“Can I help?” Steve asked, reaching out to take the bottle from you. You handed it to him without saying a word, and he took the bottle to his lips and bit the cap off with his teeth.

“Jesus,” you cringed, the thought of that against your teeth making you shiver.

“Little party trick I learned back in high school, I forgot some people get freaked out by it,” he laughed, handing you the bottle. You took a big swig, realizing Steve’s lips had just touched the mouth of your bottle. The thought made you a little uncomfortable, thinking about his lips on yours. He did have beautiful lips though, soft and pillowy. And he was always wearing this vanilla chapstick- you figured he kisses would taste like a milkshake.

Why the fuck are you thinking about kissing Steve? God, Dustin has really got in your head. You thanked Steve and walked out of the kitchen before your brain could dive any deeper into those thoughts.

The living room was packed with all the kids, eating chips and drinking soda. They were laughing over something Mike had said, and you smiled at Dustin, seeing him so happy made you warm inside. He had been through a lot- they all had- but seeing them all here, laughing and playing like kids are supposed to do, it made you feel good.

“(Y/N)!” Max yelled, running up to you and giving you a tight hug. El quickly followed her and hugged you as well.

“You two look absolutely gorgeous- new outfits?” You asked, tugging a bit on Max’s new shirt.

“We went to the mall this weekend!” El responded, putting her hands on her hips and posing for you. You laughed at the two girls, happy to see them enjoying things. You had felt a need to protect them, especially, knowing how hard it is for girls at that age.

“Could you teach me how to curl my hair later?” El asked, running her hand through your soft curls.

“Of course, lady. I think you’d look gorgeous!”

Mike had yelled at them to come see something, and they said they’d talk to you later, before running off back to their friends. Nancy and Jonathan were hanging on the couch, watching Will and the kids having the times of their life. You sat down next to her, making small talk with them for a few minutes before Joyce walked into the room.

“Alright, I have to run up to town and pick up the pizzas. Are you guys all good here for a bit?” She asked, keys in hand. She looked at you and Nancy, a look that said ‘If anything happens, I’m blaming you two, since you’re clearly the most responsible ones here besides myself.’

“We’ll take care of them, Joyce. No worries,” you responded, smiling kindly at her, letting her know you wouldn’t let anything happen to anyone. She smiled back, and headed out the door.

“Alright, now the real party starts!” Lucas yelled the minute Joyce closed and locked the door.

“Woah- woah. What are you talking about?” Nancy asked, standing up quickly and putting on her mom voice.

“Oh relax, Nance. Just a friendly game of truth or dare,” Mike responded, raising his eyebrows at the group around you. “And you all have to play, too,” he said, looking at you, Nancy, Jonathan, and Steve, who was now standing behind you.

“No, no. We’re just here to supervise, we’re not playing any games,” Jonathan responded in a stern voice.

“Please!! It’s my birthday!” Will whined, making a fake pouty face to try and get you all to feel bad for him.

“What’s the harm, right? They’re just kids,” Nancy said, putting a hand on Jonathan’s shoulder.

“You shouldn’t trust any of them- they’re evil geniuses. One of them even has super powers!” Steve said jokingly, eyeing El and making her laugh.

“Fine, we’ll play for a bit, but everything stays PG, got it?” You said, crossing your arms and the group and raising your eyebrows. They all nodded in agreement, smiling at each other, happy that you all agreed.

“Okay, first things first, everyone write your name down on a piece of paper and put it in this bowl,” Lucas instructed, pointing to a small blue bowl that was sitting in the center of the coffee table. You all did as you were told, passing around a pen and notepad until every name had been put in the bowl.

“Then, we’ll go around in a circle and pick a name, so it’s not biased. The person you picked gets to give you your truth or dare,” Mike quickly said, shaking the blue bowl around with his hand.

“Sounds easy enough,” Jonathan answered, sitting forward in the couch.

“And once everyone goes, you put the names back in the bowl and start again!”

Everyone nodded in understanding, the older group just wanting to get this over with. You sighed loudly, waiting for someone to start. Steve came and sat next to you, his knee slightly touching yours and you all squished on the couch together. You felt a heat growing as his skin touched yours, wanting so desperately to move away, but feeling physically unable too.

“I’ll start!” Max said, happily, pulling a name out of the hat. She giggled a little when she read the name of the piece of paper. “Lucas!”

“Alright, truth or dare?” He asked, jokingly making faces at her and making her laugh.

“Dare, obviously!”

“Alright...” he said, thinking intently on what to do. He looked over to the kitchen and smiled devilishly. “I dare you to eat a spoonful of mustard!”

“You know I hate mustard, you ass hole!” She crossed her arms and pouted at him.

“Exactly. And you have to do it- a dares a dare!” Lucas looked around for approval from the other guys, who were all nodding in agreement.

“Fine!” She responded angrily, standing up and walking towards the kitchen. She came back a few moments later with a spoon piled high with mustard. The though even made you a little queasy. She looked at Lucas with a smile, before shoving the spoon in her mouth and swallowing.

“Ewwww!” The kids all said in unison, looking away from her as she did it.

“Oh god, it’s so gross. Someone get me water!” She yelled, reaching out around her for a drink. Steve handed her his water bottle, and she chugged it with a disgusted look her face. The kids were laughing in hysterics as she struggled to get the taste out of her mouth.

“You guys are evil!” Steve said, laughing as he shook his head in shock.

“God, I am so going to get you back for that, Sinclair,” Max said, her face still scrunched in disgust.

“Steve, your turn,” Mike said, pushing the bowl towards him.

“Oh god. I am not letting any of you little shits make me eat anything gross, got it? I’m an adult!” He said, pulling a piece of paper out of the bowl. He looked at it and groaned, rolling his eyes. “I’m in for it now. I picked Dustin.”

“Hell yeah!” Dustin said, excitement glowing on his face.

“I’m picking truth, because I especially do not trust you, Henderson!” Steve laughed, sitting back and crossing his arms.

“Oh come on! Don’t be a pussy! It’s Wills birthday, have a little fun for his sake. Pick dare!” Dustin looked at Steve seriously, widening his eyes at him. Steve sighed and shook his head.

“Alright, fine. But be real careful with what you say next, kid,” he laughed.

“Easy. Seven minutes in heaven- you and my sister.”

You looked at Dustin, shock and embarrassment running through you. You felt your cheeks heat up, you knew you were turning a bright red. You looked over at Steve, who was also clearly uncomfortable.

“Absolutely not, we said to keep it PG!” You yelled, crossing your arms and shaking your head at Dustin.

“Yeah, for us! You guys are adults! Don’t act like you haven’t kissed before!” Dustin said back.

“I am not kissing Steve!” You yelled, floored with embarrassment.

“A dare is a dare!” El said, shrugging at you. You looked at her, disappointed that she wasn’t on your side.

“Cmon, lets just do it to please the kids. It doesn’t have to mean anything,” Steve whispered to you, the scent of vanilla chapstick flooding your senses.

“Fine. Dustin, I hope you know I am going to murder you later,” you said, standing up and walking down the hall to the bathroom. Steve followed suit, and you heard the kids giggling as the two of you went off to ‘Heaven’.

Steve came into the bathroom behind you, shutting the door as he did so. You wouldn’t look at him at first, too embarrassed to make eye contact. Finally, he put a hand on your shoulder, causing you to jump a little in shock.

“Sorry, just wanted to make sure you’re okay, you seem upset,” Steve said, quickly removing his hand.

“I am. This is ridiculous. I can’t go a day without Dustin shoving the idea of me and you together down my throat,” you muttered, sitting down on the sink counter and crossing your arms.

“I’m sorry. I know it sucks, but he’s just a kid. He doesn’t mean anything by it,” Steve said, pushing his hair out of his face.

“I know, but he doesn’t know about everything that happened between us, and I don’t want him to hate you so I won’t tell him.”

“What happened between us?” Steve asked, laughing a bit awkwardly. He looked genuinely confused, which offended you, because that meant he didn’t remember what he did.

“Are you serious? Seventh grade, you telling Tommy to ask me out in lunch as a joke? That ruined my whole life, Steve.”

“Woah, woah, woah. I didn’t tell Tommy to do anything like that. I didn’t even know about it until it was happening!” Steve responded, clearly upset about the accusations you were making.

“What do you mean Steve? Don’t lie to me! Mark told me it was all your idea!” You pouted at Steve, confused and upset, feeling yourself tearing up as you were recalling the event.

“Mark is a lying sack of shit, (Y/N)! He told you that to save his own ass! It was all him and Tommy- I swear to God!” Steve was defensive, pacing up and down the bathroom in frustration.

“But I told you about having a crush on Tommy, not Mark!”

“Okay, that part was my fault. The thing is, I sort of had a crush on you back then, and Mark knew... but when you told me about Tommy, I got upset and told Mark... but I swear, if I knew he was planning that I would’ve never told him! I didn’t mean to hurt you!” Steve was upset, his face red and his eyes watery as he pleaded for you to believe him.

“You really had a crush on me?” You asked, completely blown away by the fact that he even noticed you back then.

“I kind of always have... I always tried to talk to you in high school but you never gave me the time of day. Now I know why,” he said, sounding defeated and broken. He sat down on the edge of the bathtub, shaking his head and staring at the floor.

“Honestly, Steve... I had no idea. I thought... all this time...” you looked at the man sitting in front of you, falling apart in front of you. You sat down next to him, putting a hand on his, trying to comfort him.

“I’m so sorry... I never meant to hurt you... you didn’t deserve that...” Steve mumbled.

“I’m sorry too, I just believed him and I never let you explain... I’ve been such an ass to you for years for something that wasn’t even your fault!” You started laughing, an uncontrollable giggle that was just rolling through you. For years you had pushed away a sweet, funny, and handsome guy for a lie someone told you when you were 13. Unbelievable.

“Why are you laughing?” Steve said, also starting to laugh himself.

“Because, I just can’t believe this. And it took a dumb game of truth or dare to find this out... I’m just shocked, I guess.” You stood up, wiping tears from your face as you continued to giggle. Steve stood up too, quickly wrapping his arms around your waist and pulling you towards him. He kissed you, the kind of kiss that he had been waiting for all his life. A kiss that you felt everywhere in your body, his lips moving intricately with yours. And you were right, kissing him was like tasting a vanilla milkshake.

Steve’s hands were locked on your waist, pulling your body closer to him every second. You had wrapped your hands in his hair, the soft locks melting through your fingers. He finally let go of your waist and his hands trailed down to your butt, squeezing slightly. You giggled a bit at his touch, and felt him smile through your kisses.

“Times up- OH SHIT!” You heard your brother yell after he swung open the door. You and Steve quickly jumped away from each other and stared at Dustin. “IT WORKED!” He yelled, running down the hallway to the living room.

“Dustin!” You yelled, running after him. Steve followed close behind.

“They kissed! It worked!” He exclaimed to the group, a proud toothless smile plastered across his young face.

“Finally!” Max said, shaking her head and laughing.

“Was this.... did you guys do all of this just to get me and Steve to talk?” You asked in shock.

“You little shits are unbelievable!” Steve yelled, hands on his hips.

“It worked though... didn’t it? You like her, she likes you... I was right!” Dustin was ecstatic, and you felt yourself blushing again as you looked over to Steve.

“I mean... I guess I do kinda like you...” You avoided his eyes, but he took your hand in his and smiled at you.

“Yeah, I kinda like you, too.” He squeezed your hand tightly, his smile making you melt, thinking about kissing him again.

“But you’re still dead, Dusty, you understand that? I’m going to kill you for real this time!” You laughed, ruffling Dustin’s hair and shaking your head at the kids. As much as Dustin annoyed you, he really did want you to be happy. And he was right on this one.

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fresh-outta-jams · 6 years

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Tattoos and Tutus: Part 1

Tattoos and Tutus

Jungkook x Reader

Author: Admin MoRo

Summary/Prompt: You get a call in the dead of night, “Y/N-ah....I need you...please...It’s Ji Ran...” And you thought you were just his daycare provider who’s day ended when the last child left but you were sorely wrong. Single Dad! Jungkook x reader

Warnings: Fluff with some slight scare?

Word Count: 4kish

Parts: 1, 2

Burrrrrooom!

You hear the familiar sound of a motorcycle pulling up to your daycare. Then the sudden quiet of it shutting off and the click of the stand being put down so the vehicle doesn't fall over.

"Ji Ran! Your father is here!" You yell out to the little three year old. Grabbing her coat for her, you squat down and wait for her to make her way to you through the other children. Her little round sweet face comes into view, black pigtails bouncing.

You hold out her coat and help her into it. "Do you have your bag?" You ask while buttoning her up. She shakes her head and runs to get it, her sparkly pink tutu swishing around her. Just as she runs away, her father walks in.

Jeon Jungkook.

Today he has on a black leather jacket with a plain white tee under it. His black ripped jeans and tan timberland boots move gracefully towards you. Shaggy black hair gets swept from those piercing dark eyes in one smooth motion of his tatted hand which makes his equally tatted arm muscles shift and move with the motion underneath that leather jacket. You can hear the clinking of his multiple piercings as his hand brushes against his ear.

If you saw him on the street while you were by yourself, you honestly would be nervous. He has that hard yet charming look to him. Much like nightshade, gorgeous and pretty but deadly once you get too close.

He flashes you a quick smile of white teeth. "Hello Y/N. I hope Ji Ran was good today." He says while those dark eyes search for his daughter. You bow slightly.

"Hello Jungkook-ssi. Yes, she was an angel today as she always is." You tell him the same thing every day. Which isn't a lie. Ji Ran is an actual angel for you. She reminds you of the type of daughter you'd want if you ever have kids. But that isn't in the cards for you right now.

You see Ji Ran running back to you before Jungkook does. "Ah here she comes."

"Ji Ran-ah!" Jungkook yells out while dropping to his knees, his face breaking into an impossibly large smile. He spreads his arms out wide as Ji Ran flings herself into his embrace. "Daddy!" She yells back, burying her face into his chest.

"I missed you today." His voice rumbles softly but still loud enough for you to hear. He hugs her tight, enveloping her small body in his arms. He is a man completely opposite of his appearance when he's with his daughter. The badass tatted man who walked in off of a motorcycle instantly dissolves into a squishy cutie once he sees his daughter.

You look away from this intimate moment and try to busy yourself with helping the other kids.

Every day it is the same thing but every time it pulls at your heart strings with their love for each other. It is so pure and unconditional. Another thing you hoped to have one day.

Jungkook stands up with Ji Ran, her little arms clasped around his neck. He looks to his daughter. "Did you tell Ms.Y/N goodbye and give her a hug?" She shakes her head. He sets her down and she runs to you, hugging you around your neck. "Bye-bye Ms.Y/N." Ji Ran says in her little voice. You give her a light squeeze. "Goodbye Ji Ran. I will see you tomorrow!" You tell her. She lets go of you and goes back to her father. He scoops her up and throws you another white smile. "See you tomorrow Y/N." You nod and bow slightly again. Jungkook and Ji Ran then give you a small wave as they walk out to his motorcycle.

You remember the first time Jungkook came to your daycare. Ji Ran was so young, around one year old actually. He came on that same motorcycle and you were so confused as to why this young handsome man was at your daycare. "Maybe he's picking up a sibling. But in a motorcycle? That cannot be safe." You thought to yourself. You just became even more confused when you saw him pull out a small child from the side car that was hidden from your view. He slung a diaper bag over his shoulder and put the child on his hip while he struggled to take off her little helmet. You stood there watching for a little bit until you decided to go help him.

"Here let me help you." You told the young man while you quickly unclipped the helmet from the child who was clearly getting irritated. The young man looked at you and blushed a little in embarrassment. "Thank you." He tried to bow some which was difficult with a child and diaper bag. You nodded and bow back. "You're welcome."

He sees you looking at the motorcycle. "Oh yeah... I don't have enough money to buy a car yet...and the bus can be too slow... so I have this from when I restored it..." He looks down at the ground. You're not sure how to respond to that so you just nod. "Ah I see.."

Attempting to break the awkwardness, the young man gestures to your daycare with his head. "Are you Y/N-ssi?" He asks you.

"Yes, I am. Are you dropping your sister off because I'll need you to sign some paper work if she's going to coming here regularly." You inform him.

The young man blushes again, this time a deeper red. "She's..um... she's my daughter actually." He looks very uncomfortable. You scold yourself for being insensitive and assuming.

"A-ah no no it's my fault! I'm sorry for just assuming. Please forgive me." You also give him another bow. He shakes his head. "It's alright. I get that all the time. I know I look a lot younger than my age which is already young." He tells you. Now you're even more curious.

"If you don't mind me, how old are you?" You ask him. You already found him intriguing but now even more so. He rubs the back of his neck with his free hand. "I'm 22."

"Oh that is young, he's around my age." You think to yourself.

"You're around my age." You're not sure why you told him that but it seemed to make him feel better. Maybe he was afraid of you judging him if you were a lot older. He gives you a small smile, looking a little more at ease. "You said I needed to fill out paperwork?"

"Y/N-ah...Y/N-ah... Can you hear me?" A familiar voice pulls you out of your flashback. Jungkook has his face close in front of yours. You back away in surprise. "Jungkook-ssi! I thought you left!"

He laughs a little, "I thought so too but I forgot to tell you something that I noticed."

You raise an eyebrow. "Yes?"

He leans back some on his heels, his hands clasped behind his back. "We've known each other for how long now? 2 or so years?" You nod, not sure where this is going. "Yeah around that."

He continues, "That's probably enough time to be more than acquaintances right?" You just continue to nod. "So... are we friends then? You can stop calling me 'Jungkook-ssi', it sounds weird to me, especially with us being close in age." He points out, rubbing the back of his neck. You notice the nervous habit.

Was he nervous to ask to be friends?

You laugh at his cute reaction. You and him were getting closer you realize. Sometimes when he'd have a question about child care, he'd ask you since he was pretty far away from his parents. "I'd consider us friends. I just was never sure since I'm the daycare provider and I was raised to when in doubt be polite." You tell Jungkook with a small smile. He returns your smile with one of his.

"Ah okay that's good." He rubs his neck a little more but seems less nervous. "That's all I needed to say. I-I'll see you tomorrow Y/N-ah." Jungkook gives you another bright smile and walks back out.

"Goodbye Jungkook...-ah." You wave goodbye and smile back.

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*RING* *RING* *RING*

"Ughhhhh." Your cellphone rings in the dead of night, pulling you from your sleep.

"Who in the world is calling at this time?" You grasp blindly for your phone, eyes still bleary from sleep. You click the green button without even looking at the name.

"Y/N-ah! Finally you answered! I-it's Ji Ran! I-i don't know what to do! Something is wrong and and...and I don't know what to do!"

Now you're wide awake. "Jungkook-ah what's wrong? What's going on?"

You sit straight up in your bed, fear pooling deep in your stomach.

Please let nothing have happened to Ji Ran.

"I-i don't know! We were up having a midnight snack since she gets hungry late at night and and then she couldn't breathe. S-so I rushed her to the hospital but they wouldn't let me go back with her. I-i feel like I'm going crazy. I don't know what to do..." Jungkook sounds like he's in full panic mode. You can hear the desperation in his voice.

"Y/N-ah... I-i need you...please..now..."

The sheer volume of those little quiet words weigh on you. Your heart cracks as his voice does.

"Where are you at right now? Which hospital?" You ask, quickly pulling on clothes, not daring to end the call with Jungkook.

"The General Hospital." He responds. You hear the clicking of his boots pacing back and forth and the shallow quick breaths he takes.

"I'm on my way right now." You grab your keys, start your car and fly like the wind.

"Okay thank you...thank you..." He breaths into the phone, clearly relieved. He seems to be calming down.

Jungkook ends the call once he sees you walk into the waiting room. He walks over to you then suddenly pulls you into a hug.

"Thank you so much..." he whispers, breath tickling your ear. A bit stunned, you just stand there and nod. "O-of course."

Jungkook pulls back from you and sits down in one of the plush chairs. He bounces his leg nervously and keeps looking around. You stay silent for a little bit, assessing the situation. You shift to look at Jungkook.

"Ah..Jungkook-ah...what happened? Did the doctors say anything?" You ask him. He looks up at you.

"They said something about a reaction and then a lot of other medical terms. I'm not sure. I don't remember. I was so scared and all I could hear was Ji Ran gasping for air and blood roaring in my ears..." He drops his head into his hands.

"I-i thought I was a good dad...I'm supposed to protect her...I just don't want anything to happen to her..." His small defeated voice cracks your heart again. "It's always been just me and her since we had to leave Busan and my parents..."

You just stay silent as Jungkook's walls break down and everything spills out.

"I had Ji Ran young. You know that. I was a young and stupid 21 year old college kid. Her mother was my age in the same college. We'd been dating for a little while before Ji Ran was born...I-i thought we were going to be together forever especially after she was born but that wasn't true..." Jungkook took a shaky breath and trudged on.

"Ji Ran was just a mistake for her."

You try to control the anger flaring up. From your years of caring for her, you came to love her little bright self. How could anyone just up and leave Ji Ran? Or Jungkook, who loves his daughter with every fiber in his being? How could she be so heartless?

His soft voice pulls you out of your head. "Ji Ran's mother took off after she was born and left me with Ji Ran but she was the best accident in my entire life. I-i didn't realize how much I could love someone until I saw her. My entire world changed when I first held her..." His voice cracks again and his eyes get watery.

Jungkook rubs at his eyes aggressively trying to stop the tears. He sniffs loudly. "I tried to do both, be a dad and still go to college. My parents took care of her as I finished that year out but I realized I missed her so much. I didn't want to go to school anymore. Ji Ran was growing up so fast and I was missing things because I was at school. So I dropped out..." He chuckles a little, rubbing his eyes some more.

"My parents were furious when I told them I was dropping out but grew to understand. I had learned enough in my business courses so I used some of my savings and bought my tattoo parlor, Euphoria Tattoos." You glance at the tapestry of tattoos winding up and down his arms and hands. The colors and designs peeking in and out of view as he shifts positions. You've never seen his tattoos this up close before... Each one seemed to tell a different story.

"I've always liked tattoos, drawing, and being creative so I figured why not? It won't hurt to try... but I would have to move to Seoul to do it. That meant I had to leave my family back in Busan and take Ji Ran with me to a new city all by myself... I-i was scared shitless to do it. I already took care of Ji Ran myself so the burden wasn't put all on my parents and to show I could be a good dad at a young age but it was scary. What if something happened? My family was so far away. What if I couldn't protect her? T-then tonight happens and shows me..." His voice cracks more and he sniffs again.

You reach over and grab one of his hands. "You are a good father Jungkook-ah. One of the best I've seen. You care so much for Ji Ran and you always put her first. I know she will be just fine. The doctors just have to run some tests or something. It’ll all be alright.”

Jungkook looks up at you. "You promise?" You nod and give him a small smile.

"I promise."

He gives you a soft smile back and squeezes your hand. "Okay."

You stay silent for a little bit, thinking about everything Jungkook told you. He just spilled his entire life to you...

"Jungkook-ah?" You softly get his attention. He looks up at you, those normally piercing dark eyes now soft and watery, looking millions of years older. "Thank you for...telling me." He looks away, his cheeks coloring red a little. "Y-you're welcome...i-it just felt right to."

For the next couple hours Jungkook keeps holding your hand like it's his lifeline. Your eyes grow heavy with the need to sleep as the adrenaline eventually wears off. Your head keeps nodding until Jungkook says something about it.

"Y/N-ah, if you're tired you can take a nap. I'm alright now, I promise." He tells you softly. You wave away his words.

"Ah no no I'm fine... I'm not tired at all." You reply sleepily. Jungkook sighs and wraps an arm around your waist to pull you closer. You try to push away from him but he tightens his arm around you.

"Y/N-ah." He says in soft yet stern voice. "You're tired, sleep. I don't need you trying to stay awake and then drive home tired. You could get in an accident. I'll wake you up if there's news about Ji Ran." To emphasize his point, he grabs your head and puts it on his shoulder.

You are surprised by his actions and words but give into your need to sleep. "He does have a good point..." You think as you drift off to sleep.

It feels like only moments later when Jungkook is nudging you awake. "Y/N-ah... the doctor is here." You pull yourself off him and rub your eyes. "Mnngh okay.." You reply sleepily.

Jungkook stands up and offers you a hand. You take it and stand up next to him. The doctor begins to fill you both in on what went on with Ji Ran.

"Jungkook-ssi" The doctor bows slightly to him and to you next, "And you must be Ji Ran's mother." Surprised you tried to explain the situation, "I-i'm-" But Jungkook butts in.

"Ah yes she is, she was caught up with things at her parents house." He nudges you to follow what he was saying. Not sure what was going on, you just smile and nod. The doctor smiles softly at you two and continues with their report.

"I'm Dr.Park. I’ve been taking care of your daughter. After the tests we ran we found out why she had such a hard time breathing when she came in." The young-looking doctor stated. "We learned she has allergies to mangos. The mangos caused an allergic reaction which made her throat swell up and caused the breathing issues. As long as you keep her away from mangos, she should be just fine. I'll give you a prescription for EpiPens and show you both how to use them once Ji Ran wakes up so you all can learn."

Jungkook almost falls to his knees in relief but you grip his arm to keep him up. He was visibly shaking. "Thank you Dr.Park. C-can I go see her now?" The doctor nods, "Yes you can. Follow me, I'll show you to her room." As the doctor turns their back to you two, you look at Jungkook.

"What was that?" You whisper harshly at him. He looks down at the passing floor tiles. "If you're not kin, you can't see her and I knew you'd want to see her..." He whispers back softly.

"Oh.. thank you..." Now you felt like an ass. Jungkook knew how much you cared for Ji Ran. Your heart melted a little more for the large man next to you.

Soon you reached Ji Ran's room and Dr.Park let you in. Ji Ran was sound asleep in the big hospital bed, looking so tiny. Jungkook went right up to the side of her bed and began to smooth her hair down. You turn towards Dr.Park and bow. "Thank you so much for your help. How long will she have to stay here?"

Dr.Park picks up Ji Ran's charts and flips a page up. "Only until tomorrow morning. We just wanted to keep her under watch to make sure the medicine doesn't cause an allergic reaction or any other complications. We'll come in later to show you all how to use the EpiPens." You nod and bow to thank Dr.Park.

Dr.Park nods in response and exits the room, leaving you and Jungkook alone with Ji Ran.

Ji Ran stirs and wakes up. "Daddy?..." she croaks softly. Jungkook grabs her hand and holds it to his cheek. "I'm here baby... I'm here." He leans over and kisses her face all over, trying to make her giggle. "Daddy... stop...I'm too tired." She giggles lightly. He stops and kisses just her forehead. "Alright my princess, you need to sleep."

You walk closer to the bed but stay behind Jungkook, not wanting to burst the moment. Ji Ran noticed you even as you tried to melt into the background.

"Ms.Y/N!" Ji Ran exclaims even as her little eyelids droop with exhaustion. You reach over to move a piece of Ji Ran's hair behind her ear.

"Hi Ji Ran-ah...How are you feeling?" You ask softly, stroking her face. She smiles softly at you, "I'm tired and scared. But happy now that you and Daddy are here." You smile softly back. "I'm glad."

Jungkook looks up at you and grabs your hand with his free hand. You look down into those dark eyes. So many feelings swirl in those eyes, making them soften and shine at you. Your heart melts even more. He smiles up at you and squeezes your hand. "Thank you." His eyes say to you. You nod back in response.

"Daddy?" Ji Ran's small voice pulls your attentions back to her. "Can you hold me?...I'm scared to stay here alone..." Her little body twists to face Jungkook.

"Of course baby but you're not alone. I’m going to spend the night with you." He whispers to her as he gently picks up Ji Ran and pulls her close to his chest, hugging her tightly. He walks over to the reclining chair and sits down with her. Ji Ran sprawls out on Jungkook's chest with her tiny thumb in her mouth, looking at peace. He starts to rub her back and hums softly to get her to fall back asleep.

You go sit down in another chair and curl up, resting your head on the arm. As you watch how Jungkook is with Ji Ran, your heart grows tenfold at the scene in front of you.

Jungkook glances up at you, catching your attention. "Thank you so much." He mouths to you. You smile and mouth back. "Of course." The smile he gives you could light up a whole room. Your heart aches at the sight of it.

"He's the type of dad I would want for my kids..." You think, still looking at the little family in front of you. "He cares so much for Ji Ran..." You continue to think, your heartbeat growing faster at the sight of Jungkook. "Oh no..." You feel butterflies forming in your stomach, bumping around.

Jungkook takes one last look at you, those dark eyes burned into yours and you fear he'd be able to see inside your thoughts. See what you were feeling and desperately trying to hide. You look away from him as he drops his chin onto Ji Ran's head, falling asleep. You close your eyes too, cheeks flushed in the dark room.

The sounds of Jungkook's and Ji Ran's rhythmic breathing lull your exhausted body to sleep.

Sunlight softly streams in between the openings in the blinds. "Mmmngg..." You groan while stretching your body, popping your shoulders and rolling your neck. You open your eyes to an unfamiliar place. But then you remember. "Ji Ran's hospital room."

Sitting up, you look around the room while rubbing leftover sleep from your eyes. Jungkook is awake with Ji Ran eating a light breakfast. He notices you're awake. "Oh you're up? Did you sleep well?" He asks sincerely while helping Ji Ran eat, the little girl looking up to smile at you then went back to eating.

You nod. "I did... Thank you for asking." Jungkook gives you a soft smile and turns his attention back to his daughter. Your heart flutters again at his words and that soft smile. You push your hand into your chest, trying to will your heart to stop fluttering.

That was the last thing you needed was to fall in love with one of your clients... But oddly enough Jungkook didn't seem like just a client anymore. You two had a... special bond now. Your eyes found Ji Ran sitting in her dad's lap, happily eating.

Your special bond was Ji Ran.

She brought light and happiness to your world. You had a special spot for her in your heart. Jungkook seemed to know that too.

You quietly got up to use the restroom. While you were gone Jungkook looked down at his daughter. "Ji Ran-ah." He whispered so you wouldn't hear him.

Ji Ran looked up at her father. "Yes daddy?" She whispered back.

"Do you like Ms.Y/N?" He asked Ji Ran.

She nodded aggressively and a big smile spread across her face. "More than that. She's the mommy I've always wanted. She plays with me and feeds me yummy snacks and always hugs me. I love Ms.Y/N." Jungkook can see the light shining in his daughter's eyes when she speaks about you. You really have made an impression on her these past two years.

Jungkook snuggles his daughter close. "Me too sweetie... me too."

Part 2???

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the-everlasting-dream · 5 years

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In My Head - Rafael x MC

Summary: A commentary of MC Jaya’s thoughts during the date with Rafael last chapter.

A/N: My brain - and by extension Jaya’s - is weird. Sorry. You have been warned. This is kinda bad but idc

Tags: @chantelle-x0x , @choicessa, @mariamulroney , @drakewalkerwhipped , @thewolvesss , @mfackenthal , @srawesleyghuewrites , @topsyturvy-dream , @enmchoices , @gardeningourmet @debramcg1106 , @alesana45 , @meladoridarcy, @blackcatkita , @tmarie82 , @annekebbphotography , @lizk77 , @jayjay879 , @tornbetween2loves , @akrenich , @theroyalweisme , @likethetailofacomet , @sleepwalkingelite , @littleblossom-18 , @ooo-barff-ooo , @drakewalker04 , @mkatschoicesblog ,

Rafael Aveiro: @kennaloverofdragons , @ifyouseekheart , @brightpinkpeppercorn

Jaya FC: Pooja Hegde

Shower? Done. Deep condition? Done. Moisturise? Done. Shave? Goddamn Jaya its the first date, nothing’s gonna happen. Rafael Aveiro is not that kind of guy… And I am not that kind of girl..

Standards. Yep totally got those.

Okay okay, time for the most important part of date prep. Picking the outfit.

What did he say again? Dress comfy.. Comfy, Mr Aveiro, means my panda onesie and Ugg boots. I hardly think thats first date material right there. Unless it was a movie date, and we got to build the PERFECT outfit.

Think casual but cute. Classy but not like we’re trying too hard. Yep okay lets go. Ooo this dress is cute and it could pair it with those cream wedges... Where are they - NOOO. That stupid chocolate stain from my going away party is STILL there?

So scrapping that idea. What about that leather skirt… Found it. Okay nope. I look like a hoe in that. We’re going for wholesome not HOEsome here.

What do I feel casual in? Pencil skirt? Dress? Jeans? Ugh Raf could you be anymore ambiguous in your description? Don’t you know that girls require a detailed agenda of what we will be doing on the date so we can plan our outfit accordingly??

Oh my god why do I not have anything nice to wear??

Ughhhhh I just wanna throw out my whole wardrobe and start again.. I wish Asos had instant delivery like you payed the the thing and it would just magically show up in your closet. I could put together a killer outfit in minutes..

Too plain… too boring… I’m pretty sure that should be in my laundry pile… That’s my lab coat..

Oh that’s a cute skirt… I’m pretty sure I wore that to the concert with Bryce… I don’t wanna outfit repeat though…

Does this match..

Nope.

WHY CAN'T I FIND ANYTHING TO WEAR??

Everything I have makes me look too short, too fat or like I’m trying too hard. I just wanted jeans and a nice top but evidently that’s too much to ask..

What would Lois Lane wear? Wait how cold is it going to be tonight?

…Okay no skirts then. Alright he said dinner so that means no white or light colours coz we don’t know where we’re going so lets just go with jeans and maybe I could go with that burgundy off shoulder top I got last week? Huh.. that actually doesn’t look too bad.

Damn I actually look kinda good… Lets hope he thinks so too.

Alright now to give this mane a quick blow dry. Ugh why do I have my hair so long again? I literally do nothing with it but chuck it up in a pony tail… I should chop it off, do a new year, new me thing for spring or something..

Okay done.

Now make up. Think classy and cute. Lets put on some music…. Hmmm.. Bollywood Jams… What haven’t I listened to in a while.. Got it.

Panghat pe aake saiyyan marode baiyaan And everybody blames it on Radha Chhedde hai humka daiyaan, bairi Kanhaiya And everybody blames it on Radha

*Twenty minutes of singing and dancing later*

Okay Jaya focus. Focus like your life depends on it.

Time for *deep breath* Eyeliner..

Don’t… make… a…move… Okay that actually looks good. Time for the other one. Don’t… make… a…move… Fuck they don’t match… I’ll just make the other one thicker… Not that thick! Maybe I can use some concealer and make fix… Nope now that one’s too short.. Maybe… okay that looks worse…

Fuck eye makeup I’m just gonna skip it

Are hoops too much for a first date? Do I subscribe to that ‘the bigger the hoop, the bigger the hoe’ thing…? Maybe…

Nows not the time for experimenting Jaya. Focus. Now lipstick.. I cooooould go with red.. Who am I? Priyanka Chopra? Oh wait even Priyanka doesn’t wear red… Ok PC don’t let me down, I’m going with nude..

Shit is that the bell?! Okay okay, wallet, phone, shoes, I haven’t picked shoes yet! Ugh okay lets hope he doesn’t notice the chocolate stain.

Coming, coming. Oh wow he looks hot. I mean how does he make just a green jacket and t-shirt look good. Remember to speak Jaya. Say hi. Keep it cool. Goddamn Superman, you’ve got one adorable smile. Huh this old thing? Its just something I threw on… in pure desperation and defeat.

Omg guys pls don’t make a huge deal of this… I am so getting a roasting when this is over.

Please let’s go. Hang on where are we going? This is true. He can’t show me the city from indoors. Guess we’re doing an outdoor thing then...Apparently its a surprise. I can do this whole spontaneous thing.. Yep easy peasy.. so not still wondering if I’ve over dressed but if his outfit is anything to go off I think I should be fine?

Umm do you know where we’re going? Coz i have no idea. And I hope you’re not taking me some place to get mugged. DONT say that out loud Jaya. Focus on the conversation.. He’s asking you if you like Boston..

God he’s gorgeous. And humble too. So different from any other guy I’ve dated. From any other guy I’ve met actually… They don’t make em like they made you Rafael Aveiro.

He claims he’s not Superman but this is totally a Clark Kent outfit.. just missing some glasses. I bet he’d look hot in glasses. Does he wear glasses? I need to know immediately. Nope he doesn’t. 20-20 vision… Just like Superman.

WOAH

I would have totally missed this place if I hadn’t known it was here… or hadn’t had my own personal Superman showing me around. Heh.

Okay enough superman jokes.

I don’t even know where to look, the food, the smells, the sounds, the people, its kinda like the night markets back home. And oh my god what is that smell? Best street food in Boston… Yep I don’t doubt that for a second...

….Is it too cliche if I say Indian food? Coz I have been dying for some Aloo gobi since I came to Boston and — THEY HAVE CHANA MASALA!?!? IM TAKING IT ALL SORRY NOT SORRY Subhanu you’ll be out of business by the time Jaya Da Silva is done with you.

Wait he knows everyone here? And they know him? Did he like… save everyone in this city or something?

Okay wow this is getting a bit crowded, is it too cliche if I grab his hand? Almost… there… Oh were at our seats… Bummer.

Did he just… pull out the chair for me? Homeboy is earning some major points over here… I am impressed.

Damn he really does know everyone. If that wasn’t so impressed, I’ve be suspicious. Oh wait he’s grown up with these people. That explains it.

Community man.. Family man. Good match.. God I sound like the aunties back in Chennai.

He’s way too adorable to be single. A sweet guy, who cares about the community and is genuinely kind and smart? Guys like him do NOT pop out of no where… What are the chances he’s got some crazy dark secret..

Goddamn Jaya calm down with the analysing. Just relax.

Crap he just asked me about my community? What part should I tell him? The crazy expectations, the insane reputations to uphold or the life ruining rumours? Lie Jaya. You gotta lie. You can’t dump the truth on him this early on. He’s a nice guy but even he will turn tail and run if you tell him about your m-

Oh our foods here. OMG I apologise in advance but this has got to be one of the best chana masala’s I’ve ever seen. Patti would feel threatened. Let’s see how it tastes. SO FLIPPING GOOD. OH MAH GAAAHH

Raf I hope you don’t mind if I pig out coz I’ve been dying for Patti’s food and this is the closest I’m probably gonna get and this is pretty damn close.

Is he looking at me enough? Omg is he looking at me too much? Don’t have something on my face? Okay lets subtly move your hand up and.. okay that was subtle enough right? Holy crap I had gravy on my mouth and he didn’t say anything… Maybe it wasn’t noticeable?

Do I prefer a community or my own space? Hmmm… How do I answer this tactfully…

Oh this is nice. We’re picking up a rhythm here. Just casual chatting… He is actually really funny…

Okay Rafael Aveiro I see you. You’ve got that hidden sass in you that I sure as hell am going to bring out…

Oh damn I stand corrected, we are already at the roasting phase — more like a slight toasting really but he’s bring up The Grand Bathrobe Incident of two weeks ago. Oh great, I am never going to live that down. But hey if it landed me here I have no regrets...

Wow he’s actually got a bit of green in his eyes. I never noticed that. Why have I never noticed that? Probably because I’ve never been this close to see it…?

Oh wait I need a mint. All this chicken tikka and garlic I am gonna to do a major refresh if we’re going to do any kissing… or whatever.

Wait he just gave me a look. What does that mean? Are we going to… no it can’t be. Omg I did NOT wear my cute underwear.. what if we have sex? Nope Jaya nope. No sex on the first date. No matter how cute the green in Superman’s eyes are.

Hmm guess not… Anyways

*Later*

No way he likes the same flavour of Skittles as me! He’s already planning a movie night for us? Wait is that a hint at another date? Or was it just a general thing?

Wait where is everyone else? Are we the last ones here? Hang on a second how did he pay without me noticing?? Nope I can’t let him pay, I- He’s not hearing any of it. Okay fine I won’t argue but next time I’m paying.

Did he just… ask to walk me home? Can this man get any more precious??? Of course honey you can. Gosh I’m melting right now, this is so adorable…

Oh my god, our fingers brushed. They brushed again.. And again… Please take my hand, please take my hand. I really wanna hold yours but I’m too socially awkward to do that.. Thank god he got the hint. This is nice… real nice…

Okay that walk was way too short for anything to happen. We’e stopped outside my porch. I am SO happy I ran into you Raf. you made my shitty day so much better. Oh god this is like one of those movies where they stand outside the door for ages not wanting to say anything… I really wanna kiss him. Goddamn he’s dreamy as hell…

How do I tell him I want him to kiss the life out of me without… you know.. telling him I want him to kiss the life out of me?

He’s gonna say goodnight? Wait THATS it? Just a goodnight and go? Wait I think he got the hint, he’s taking a step closer. Wow he’s tall, I’ve always liked them tall dark an handsome.. His eyes… wow..

Oh my god is this really happening? Does he want to kiss me? Of course he wants to kiss you, you dolt, he’s leaning in closer. Can’t you see the look in his eyes? Why is he waiting… Crap he’s waiting for me.. What if I’ve misjudged this whole — Oh fuck it here goes.

Mmmm

Woah..

Abshhgkl… can’t… articulate… kiss... too good…

Breathe Jaya breathe. All tingly now. His arms are so strong… He can leave them around me… He doesn’t have to let go just yet… God he has the most amazing shy smile.. I could kiss him again… and again… and never stop… Do we have to stop?

Oh yep he wants to stop. Thats…not unexpected… He wants to take it slow remember? Its probably a good thing. I don’t know what I’d do if I managed to sneak him upstairs — out of sight to all my roommates of course — get him pinned up against the wall, inch my fingers up that nice but totally unnecessary shirt of his — I bet he’s got amazing abs too — and just —

Jaya! Stop it. Stop perving on the nice boy! This is your first date, he already wants to take it slow, lets not ruin this by not being able to keep it in your pants. Now pull yourself together and say goodnight.

This is like a freaking rom com. Am I in Love Actually right now? He’s actually waiting for me to get in the house before leaving. Chivalry is obviously not dead everyone. Rafael Aveiro alone is keeping it alive.

Oh fuck my keys, where are they where are they, shit hurry up he’s waiting for you to get in, don’t ruin the moment for me stupid k— Ah finally.

He looks too adorable to leave out on the front porch. Smile and say goodnight Jaya like a grown ass adult. I really want run over and kiss him. And from the way he’s looking at me, I think he wants to too?

Nope self control Jaya. This is what we practice in this household. Close the door and go upstair— Oh my god he’s whistling as he walks away. Ahhh does that mean he had a good time? Because I sure as hell did. I hope he asks me out again. Or I could ask him out this time.

Either way I hope we can see a lot more of each other soon because you are something else Superman. Something else indeed.

#rafael aveiro #rafael x mc #open heart #choices open heart #jaya da silva #choices #playchoices #choices fandom #choices fanfiction #elle's a weirdo #sorry this is what happens in my brain #but like the censored version #a lot of weird stuff didn't make the cut #you'll be happy i cut it

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parks-involving-water · 6 years

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Review: Midnight by Set It Off

Okay let's just get straight to it. Yall know I’m a slut for Set It Off. This is just gonna be me going in-depth into all of my favorite parts of the songs and lyrics. Les go

1. Killer In The Mirror

This has been a bop since DAY ONE are you kidding me????? The sampling? The sheer amount of fuck you energy? The fast part during the pre-chorus? The DROP for the chorus? Cody saying “knock ‘em all the FUCK out” adds 10 years to my lifespan every time I hear it.

Favorite Lyrics: Now I know, there’s no one I can trust I used to think there was Tell me that I’m cut throat- I think you got your eyes closed Feel the fear, and swallow back the tears Let weakness disappear There’s nobody but me here- the killer in the mirror

We been knew this shit goes hard NEXT

2. Hourglass

YOU DONT UNDERSTAND HOW BAD THIS DESTROYED ME WHEN I FIRST HEARD IT. The fucking,,,, instrumental!!! The beat!!!! Cinematics is on the phone and she said this is it chief!!!! God!!! Like can we PLEASE talk about the nananas during the bridge?? It’s such a small thing but it adds so fuckin much to the song,,,, unbelievable

Favorite Lyrics: I'm falling through the hourglass And I don't think I'll ever make it back So I throw stones at walls I'll never climb Victim to the sands of time

This is also such like? Such a defining song for the sound of the whole album, if you think about it. Quality shit

3. Lonely Dance

ANOTHER one we already knew slaps. The guitar? The trumpet? Iconic. This one has such a fucking Vibe. Also???? So relatable. Cody came through with the social anxiety moods and I owe him my life for it.

Favorite Lyrics: Some days I’m up, some days I’m down Some days, the world is way too loud Some days my bed won't let me out But I’m okay with missin’ out on the social anxiety Out on the phony friends I don’t need So I just turn off my phone, turn on TV Cause solo’s the only way I can breathe

Okay a great song but OLD NEWS let’s get to that Fresh Content

4. Different Songs

Possibly the danciest song on this album. The fucking guitar riff and the bass? The melodies? The harmonizing in the bg of the pre-chorus and the bridge? It all blends together and it’s SUCH a bop. The most poppin song about falling out of love I’ve ever heard

Favorite Lyrics: We once called it love, devolved into lust Jealousy speaks out to silence the trust We temper our words 'cause we're scared of the truth Humming tunes that we can't get through

5. For You Forever

The instrumental in this one KILLS me. So do Cody’s vocals, honestly. He really poured his heart out into those “forever”s and you FEEL it. This one really hits me in the heart tbh. The whole theme of giving up on something that you want so bad is big oof

Favorite Lyrics: She said; “I won't wait for you forever, for you forever So, don't you say it's for the better, it's for the better 'Cause I can't take later than never, later than never No, I won't wait for you forever”

6. Dancing With The Devil

THIS SHIT IS SO BRUTAL. Like even the opening- the distorted vocals,,, god. And the lyrics! So fucking pissed off. Cody once again KILLS the delivery. I will never be over the emotion he puts into every song he sings. And when that hook hits the second time with his normal vocals and then the distorted version UNDERNEATH? Hits so hard. Don't even TALK to me about the rap part god. Also,,,, idk if this is about who I Think It’s About but like either way,,, go off sis

Favorite Lyrics: You try to act as if you're saving me But you wouldn't cut the rope if it was hanging me I'm sick of people saying what you sow you reap 'Cause I've been counting down the minutes of that, so to speak Think of all the hours and hours of grindin’ That would turn into sour findings As I wonder if our resigning is becoming the silver lining But I’m not a coward, I’m fighting Cause if they’re the meat, then I’m biting So go ahead, ignoring and smiling Cause I’m climbing til’ I let you know

7. Go To Bed Angry (Feat. Wayfarers)

This is! Such a good song, and I love the message. Like, settling issues instead of being passive aggressive or quietly angry. And it’s so nice to listen? Like everything feels so clean and leads into each other so well. Also!!! I’ve never listened to Wayfarers before but GOD the guest vocalist is AMAZING. Her and Cody’s voices harmonize so well. All in all a fuckin BOP

Favorite Lyrics: So don't you walk away from me Let's settle this, rather hear you scream Than whisper shit- there's no in-between 'Cause if we sleep in our feelings, we'll never start healing

8. Midnight Thoughts

ANOTHER one with some heavy Cinematics vibes. Honestly, I feel like this one is a great example of how amazing this album’s production is. Like, there’s so many little background elements that come together to make it sound so fuckin cool. For example, that one hook near the end where it suddenly strips back to just a beat and vocals? KILLED me. Also, another relatable anxiety bop,

Favorite Lyrics: Dim the lights, shut the blinds, but I’m counting the time Am I nervous or am I insane? Try to turn up the sound, but I can’t shut it out 'Cause I’m hearing the pulse in my veins

9. Criminal Minds

The orchestral feel to this one is so nice, and the rhythm of the lyrics feels so cool. The strings were such a good touch, they go really well with the electric guitar somehow. Cody’s vocals also feel really smooth in this one? Like this is just a pretty sounding number I love it

Favorite Lyrics: This stress eats at my soul I can't tell if I'm breathing at all Street drama takes its toll So, hit the road

10. No Disrespect

UGHHHHH don't get me STARTED on the chorus here. The stripped back staccato rhythm of the vocals with the bursts of instrumental, and then the way it flows into the full instrumental for the repetition in the second half of the chorus. It sounds so fucking gooooooooooooooood I'm having a crisis

Favorite Lyrics: 'Cause I don't see you the way you want to Forget your rescue, we're dreaming, dreaming, dreaming We had our good times, but time has passed by Begin your new life, I'm reaching, pleading, screaming

11. Stitch Me Up

I have SO much to say about this song. Cody and Shay are so fucking cute and their relationship is so nice. Any time Cody talks or sings about Shay you can feel how fuckin in love they are. The only two nice love songs I can ever remember him writing (The other one being Diamond Girl) have been about her and they’ve both been absolute gems. This one especially. It has such a potent vibe that I can really only describe as a summer song. It’s so,,, bouncy and lively and genuinely sweet with just a faint hint of sadness and ughhhhhhhh. PLUS the fuckin commentary Cody gave for this song on his insta story,,,,

“One of my favorites. These lyrics came straight from the heart. [Shay] and I have both come from damaged relationships, but somehow being broken is what made us whole.”

Anyways love is real and I’m soft don't TOUCH ME

Favorite Lyrics: Stitch me up, stitch me up, don’t tear me apart I’ve been stuck in a rut, patched up in the dark Stitch me up, stitch me up, there’s pins in my heart Oh, pardon all my precious scars

12. Raise No Fool

Cody fuckin SNAPPED with this song and I’m living for it. One of the things Cody does so, so well, is delivering just the Most intense anger through his vocals and he brought it ALL for this one. You don’t know what happened but you fuckin FEEL it. Idk who this is about but like,,, killem Cody go Off bitch!!

Favorite Lyrics: Well, first you try to tell me that we're family Then you try to tell me that it's for the best You promise that you'll be there if I need ya But I don't need your handout, you can take it back!

13. I Want You (Gone) (Feat. Matt Appleton)

Another more mellow song, but it’s still so fuckin Good. It just has such a palpable vibe and feel. From what I can gather it’s about leaving a toxic relationship behind, and it Feels that way, in a sense? Like when I listen to it I just get this Feeling of something solemn yet triumphant and clean and new, like cutting someone shitty out of your life. PLUS, that sax? It adds SUCH a nice element to the second half of the song. Matt Appleton is a gift I’m so glad they brought him on for this song

Favorite Lyrics: I guess you'd say I'm blessed I threw away stress the moment I said I want you, I want you gone I'm on my own path, you're stuck in the past I want you, I want you gone

14. Unopened Windows

GOD,,, OKAY,,, HERE WE GO,,, Imma be real with yall. I cried the first time I heard this. It just be like that sometimes. But like this is LITERALLY Dad’s Song 2 and I wasn’t fuckin READY for that. There was no WARNING,,, I wasn’t told I was gonna get hit with that much EMOTION Okay okay for real though, this song is actually gorgeous. It’s just,,, pure fucking grief, so much of it, poured into a song. The composition, the vocals, every element of it is so powerful and heartbreaking. This is the kinda song you cry to- but like, a healing cry, the kind you have right before you take a deep breath and start moving on, y’know? The moment I heard Danny Boy near the end, I started crying all over again. Any time I hear this song or Dad’s Song, I cannot fucking begin to imagine how Cody must feel about what happened to his dad. It’s a kind of grief that can’t be explained. I’m just glad he feels like he can share it with all of us, and that he has a support system behind him. Also, I cannot communicate enough just how much this feels like a fucking,,, movie soundtrack. Like this shit would not feel out of place in a musical or something. The swelling orchestral music near the end fucking kills me. Gotta go cry again brb

Favorite Lyrics: All the stories left unwritten that we drew up in the past It's the game we never went to or the drinks we never had As I look up to the stars and make a wish to bring you back But I curse the roof above me and I learn to live behind all these Unopened windows, bound to my heart Fantasy so close feels so afar But I long to break the lock And live among the life we lost Through unopened windows; they tear me apart...

15. Happy All The Time (Feat. Skyler Acord)

WHAT a closing number. Addmmitedly a bit of a jarring followup to Unopened Windows, but it also makes a lot of sense, to go from a song about grief to a song about letting yourself process negative emotions. It also feels like SUCH a culmination of the album. Maxx even said in his Midnight release livestream, he thinks that it sort of represents the entire message of Midnight as a whole. The album was written to deal with a collection of sad, angry, and upsetting topics or experiences- this song takes all of those and says, “Dude, it’s fine, it’s okay to feel shitty, you don’t have to bottle it in or hide it” and honestly, there are so many people who need to hear that- it’s such an important message. Also??? The fucking???? Choir??? WHAT a touch. Honestly there are Several songs on this album that feel like they could be off a musical soundtrack and this is DEFINITELY one of them. It feels like a finale, and it’s so just powerful and uplifting and emotional, I love it so much.

Favorite Lyrics: It's okay, you're not crazy! Gotta taste the salt to love the sweet Let it out and scream “I'm okay, I'm not crazy!” 'Cause the tears remind me I'm alive It's fine to not be happy all the time!

Honestly, this may be my favorite album by them yet. It’s such a fucking monument to everything they’ve been through and learned and explored as a band for ten years, it has such a clear vision and comes together so well. The lyricism, vocals, instrumentals, composition, and production are all fucking fantastic. I’m so excited to see where this era leads us, and I’m so happy with what we’ve seen so far.

In conclusion, the boys did it again, I’m weeping, and stream Midnight on Itunes and Spotify. Peace out kids a bitch is gonna take a NAP

#set it off #set it off band #cody carson #maxx danziger #zach dewall #dan clermont #sio #midnight

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ES Act 2, Scene 1 - A Mystery Solved

Title: Endless Summer: The (un)Official Screenplay

Main Pairings: Estela x Ian (M!MC), Jake x Alyssa (F!MC)

Other Pairings: Craig x Zahra, Grace x Aleister, Michelle x Sean, Diego x Varyyn

Genre: Full Rewrite

Rating: PG-13 for swearing, violence, alcohol, and sexuality

Summary: The next morning, amidst heavy tensions, Lila discovers what might have happened to the guests.

Previous Scene: Party Crasher

Masterlist: Link

Note: Yes, I am splitting the acts differently from the Choices version, to keep them more in line with the screenwriting convention of “act” placement! Also, looks like the sibling rivalry’s starting to brew this chapter...

INT. CELESTIAL RESTAURANT - MORNING

Everyone is seated at the tables, eating breakfast. Sean sits with Craig, Raj, Michelle, and Diego at one table, while Jake sits with Aleister, Grace, Zahra, Alyssa, and Quinn at another. Estela sits by herself, well apart from the others, and Lila is nowhere to be found. Most of them are nursing hangovers of varying severity.

JAKE: God dammit... Pippi, pass the coffee, would you?

Quinn hands him a full coffee pot. He refills his cup.

JAKE: Gonna need twelve more cups to get rid of this headache.

ALYSSA: I just want to sleep for a week.

ZAHRA: Ughhhhh...

At Sean’s table, Michelle slides a full glass of water over to Diego.

MICHELLE: Diego. Seriously. You need water.

DIEGO: I don’t feel like drinking anything after last night.

MICHELLE: Trust me. You need to hydrate.

CRAIG: Yo, Meech, does that really help?

MICHELLE: Of course it does! Here.

She passes Craig the pitcher of water. He starts drinking straight out of the pitcher.

MICHELLE: Ugh. Craig, no, don’t drink too fast, you’re gonna-

Craig suddenly doubles over and vomits some water onto the carpet beside him.

MICHELLE: ...Yeah. That.

SEAN (sighing): I’ll go clean it up...

RAJ: I know what you dudes need! Be right back!

Raj gets up and heads back into the kitchen. Ian enters from the lobby, rubbing his eyes.

IAN: Morning everyone-

The room goes quiet when he enters. Ian stops.

JAKE: Hey, look. It’s “The Boy Who Cried Monster.”

ALYSSA: I am never gonna forget your scream as long as I live. If only I’d recorded it!

IAN: ‘Lyss, come on, do you really think-

ZAHRA: You shut that party down faster than the cops!

IAN: Look, I wasn’t lying! There really was something out there, and if you want to pretend like things haven’t been weird since we got here, then-

ALYSSA: Calm down, Ian, it was just a joke-

SEAN: Are we really doing this right, now, guys?

DIEGO: Can’t we all just calm down? Does it really matter?

Ian shakes his head in frustration and walks to the counter.

IAN (muttering): I’m not crazy.

Raj emerges from the kitchen, holding a large plate of something that looks like omelets stuffed with oysters, banana, pickles, and other strange ingredients.

RAJ: Presenting... the Raj Hangover Cure 9000!

He frowns when he notices the awkward silence in the room.

RAJ: Something wrong, dudes?

Ian says nothing, but takes a few cold pancakes from the counter and puts them onto his plate. As he turns back toward the tables, Alyssa catches his eye and glares at him.

ALYSSA: Next time, just stay in your room, would you? At least then you don’t have to ruin everyone else’s fun, too.

IAN: Come on, ‘Lyss-

She shakes her head and looks away. Ian sighs and takes a seat at Sean’s table, between him and Diego.

SEAN: Hey, Ian, it’s all cool. Jake’s just bein’ a dick. As usual.

IAN: Thanks, Sean. I appreciate it.

Sean smiles at him as Raj sits back down on Diego’s other side, sliding his new dish over to Craig.

RAJ: There. Try that.

DIEGO: Uh... Raj, your cooking’s great and all, but I dunno if I’d trust that.

Michelle wrinkles her nose at the dish as Craig heaps some onto his plate.

CRAIG: Anythin’ to get rid of this stupid headache.

He starts scooping some into his mouth. Sean laughs.

SEAN: Better you than me!

CRAIG: It’s actually not bad! Y’all are missin’ out!

MICHELLE: Craig, you’ve eaten a rock before.

CRAIG: Hey, that was for ten bucks!

The door from the lobby swings open once again. The conversation dies down as Lila enters.

LILA: Good morning, everyone! I have a special announcement to make!

Everyone stares at her, most of them still too hungover to say much.

LILA: ...Right! Anyway, Jake! Remember when you asked me where everyone had gone?

JAKE: Bluhhhhh... Sure?

LILA: Yes! So, I’ve been looking for information in the staff offices all morning, and I found this!

She slams a set of papers down onto the table in front of Jake.

JAKE: Jeez, Dimples, not so hard-

He stops talking when he reads the heading of the top paper. Suddenly curious, he picks them up and starts skimming their contents.

JAKE: “Evacuation shelter... emergency alert system... in case of hurricanes, viral outbreaks, volcanic eruptions, or other natural disasters...” Hang on, this is-

LILA: Where everyone went! Exactly!

SEAN: Hold up. There hasn’t been any natural disaster here...

ALYSSA: I don’t see you with any better ideas!

JAKE: Thanks, Princess-

CRAIG: I dunno about you guys, but I ain’t going to no spooky-ass shelter-

JAKE: Shut it. Where’s this shelter? I don’t see a location or a map here...

LILA: Well, I haven’t actually been there, but I saw some signs along the trail earlier!

JAKE: Good enough for me. I’m going. I’m losin’ cash every second I waste here.

Jake stands up and walks over to join Lila.

ALEISTER: It does seem prudent to investigate the situation further. I shall come as well.

GRACE: Count me in too! I’ve been meaning to get a closer look at some of the local plant life on the island anyway.

QUINN: I’ll go too!

JAKE: ...Princess? You in?

Alyssa glances over at Ian once before nodding.

ALYSSA: Sure. What’s there to be afraid of?

DIEGO: Wait, you’re going too? Why?

Alyssa blushes and turns away.

ALYSSA (flustered): Diego! That’s- that’s not- None of your business!

Diego nudges Ian and smirks.

DIEGO: Looks like somebody’s got a crush on the dashing, handsome, rugged, sexy, charming, hunky, gorgeous-

ALYSSA (very quickly): O-KAY! Let’s go, everyone! Time’s a-wasting!

Ian smiles in spite of himself at Diego’s teasing.

JAKE: Alright, you cowards can stay here where it’s nice and safe. The rest of us, let’s head out!

He scowls at Sean before leaving the restaurant with the rest of his group. Sean shakes his head and leans his elbows on the table as Zahra walks over to join them.

SEAN: “Coward,” really? That guy’s really getting on my nerves.

IAN: ...I just hope they don’t run into that... that thing I saw.

CRAIG: Not that I don’t believe my bro, and he believes you... but, you sure it wasn’t just, like, a big reindeer or something?

MICHELLE: Reindeer? In a tropical jungle?!

CRAIG: ...Hey, it could happen. Right?

ZAHRA: No. No, it really couldn’t. Ian here probably just couldn’t handle his liquor, eh?

IAN (annoyed): I’m just about the only person here who didn’t drink anything last night! I know what I saw!

DIEGO: Well, I believe him-

CRAIG: ‘Course you do, you’re his best friend-

The group begins to argue once more, until Estela walks over to them and thumps the blunt end of her spear on the center of the table.

ESTELA: He’s telling the truth.

An awkward silence follows.

CRAIG: ...Who the hell are you, and how would you know?

Estela rolls up her pant leg, revealing her bandaged wound.

ESTELA: What do you think did this?

She leaves before any of them can utter another word. Ian glances after her gratefully.

ZAHRA: Well. Guess that settles it. Now if you’ll excuse me-

She collapses face-first onto the table, sound asleep.

Next Scene: The Princess and the Wolf

Tag List: @brightpinkpeppercorn @mysteli @edgydepressedchoicesthot @bbaba-yagaa @endlesshero1122 @endlessly-searching-for-you

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bluerosesburnblue · 6 years

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Liz Liveblogs Bravely Second: Chapter Two

And we’re back, baby! Finally back with the second chapter of Bravely Second: What’s Past is Prologue

Buckle up, pals. This one’s a long one. Lots of ranting about sidequests and one amazing reveal

Warning that I start cussing more than usual around the mid-chapter reveal, should anyone care about language

Geez, yeah, Yew actually got shot last chapter. Glad to see that he’s alright

He’s also still upset about what Janne said. Turns out Janne had a point: Yew only did what he did because it was his duty as part of House Geneolgia and the Crystalguard. He doesn’t think any of his life has been his own choice

The rest of the team disagrees. Duty dictates that Janne should be executed as a traitor, but Yew consistently keeps trying to reason with him out of compassion

Edea’s giving a speech about how the Crystalguard’s actions may have been black, but the organization as a whole may have been a lighter shade of grey or white with a black mark on it. Coming from last game’s foremost “black-and-white morality” thinker, that just goes to show how much Edea grew during Bravely Default, especially since she’s no longer painting entire organizations as a single color, but noting that they’re a mixture of both good and bad people

Agnès is crying and now Tiz is SUPER pissed that they may have hurt her. Turns out it’s just the smoke irritating her eyes and making it hard to breathe

So... to Eisen? We’re gonna need a bigger boat!

Edea and Magnolia talking in their sleep is keeping Yew up at night. I feel ya, buddy. Edea’s snoring is grating as anything

Oh god Yew’s getting accosted by a mysterious voice with a music box backing track. Run!

“I... haven’t the faintest idea what you’re talking about” neither do I, Yew. You wanted a boat and this voice went on a tirade about cabbage

Voice’s advice is use your rowboat and go through a whirlpool that MIGHT go away. That’s TERRIBLE advice. Just rent a boat! We have SO MUCH money thanks to my level grinding

Guess the whirlpool IS gone. Still

*Insert months long break for college* At least this liveblog lets me know where the hell I am in the plot

The boat ride to Eisen is super long even with encounters turned off. Who thought the canoes on shallow waters only idea was good?

Oh! OH! Fox girl! She’s the one with the Yōkai job that I heard was super broken oh please let me get the demonic summons (unavailable until Chapter 6. Aw)

Ah, she’s the princess of Yunohana and is looking for her missing brother. And she’s joining us temporarily! Normally I’d be excited because she seems cool, but RPG experience has taught me that most of these situations end in betrayal, so now I’m suspicious (especially since the Yōkai asterisk involves summoning demons)

Princess Yōko is flirting HARD with Yew and Magnolia is so offended (older siblings Tiz and Edea are giving the most backhanded compliments right now)

Commander Goodman is back at Eisen Bridge! Good to see some old faces again, even if it’s under less than ideal circumstances

How good of a shot is Aimee that the entire Eisenberg army is at her mercy?

“Yew Googlymoogly and his three yutzes” is the new party name. It’s taken “ Agnès’s Avengers,” put it in a stranglehold, and had it beg for mercy it’s so strong

Giving the cowgirl a Boston accent is bizarre to experience

God she is just smitten with the Patissier boy, huh?

Magnolia just saved Yew, but Aimee... psychically moved the bullet to hit Goodman when it missed? Guess that explains the cross-continental shot

“The wound is deep” the man was wearing full plate armor. At that point it’s more blunt force impact damage than a bullet wound

The Hartschild festival looks great! I still love the graphical upgrades in this game over Default’s. The town looks gorgeous

How on earth DID we carry Commander Goodman to his home half a continent away?

Patissier boy is funding all of Hartsfest. He’s also absurdly tall like what

Aw, Yew and Magnolia are on a goldfish scooping date. Edea ships it so hard it hurts

Yew got flowers for Yōko and Magnolia, but I sense some cultural confusion happening on Magnolia’s end

Yeah, Magnolia thought that giving a flower was a marriage proposal because that’s what it is on the moon and now she’s crushed because she legitimately thought Yew was her maybe-fiance

DAMN YŌKO. HARSH. MAGNOLIA JUST RAN OFF CRYING

That was some mood whiplash. We just went from a heartbroken Magnolia to HEY GOODMAN’S DOING FINE YAAAAAAAY

Eleanor’s missing and the culprit is probably Patissier Angelo, using his cupcakes to mind control the town because duh. What else would Aimee’s boyfriend do?

Oh for fuck’s sake. Voice is writing in Yew’s journal and he’s soliloquizing about ONIONS now

He knows French. Potential moon person?

Yōko’s brother is here and he’s not a fox boy. Shame. Though the sibling matching clothes are cute

Danzaburō’s hair kinda looks like the Kaiser’s, but it’s hard to tell under the hat. He doesn’t sound like Kaiser, though, so it’s probably just coincidence

So a samurai’s gonna help us fight a sniper. Rad

It’s been so long I forgot about warp pig. How could I forget warp pig?

Ughhhhh the inn’s out of commission. Damn, that makes journal grinding so much harder. Ugh. Okay. Better solve the Hartschild disappearances first

This sidequest is starting with a grandpa and granddaughter moving into the old boat shack. I’m certain this will end in failure

YEAH THERE’S PROFITEUR’S FAKE MOON PERSON ACCENT

And HOLLY. Because you two were just my FAVORITES in Default

Actually, I already spoiled this one skimming through the TVTropes page, so reminding everyone that I am actively making the this The Worst Timeline: we’re siding with Holly. Probably for the best, as I technically already have a healing job

Does this grandfather... have a face? He looks like a yeti. It’s just all hair

So what I got is that Profiteur wanted to buy the sea shack from the family, probably to fix it up and flip it for commercial use. Which was fine because it had been abandoned for years, but the family suddenly came back. And Holly was just here... and against it for some reason

??? Does the sidequest not continue until you’ve solved the Hartschild problem or am I just missing something?

Man, Yōko ADORES her brother. Yew is sighing and musing about how nice that relationship is. Jealous?

Danzaburō’s plan is for the party to use the aqueduct to go under the bridge and sneak up on Aimee from behind while he distracts her. Not a bad plan at all

Damn. He just sliced a bullet in half in midair. Woah

And Hartschild’s fine now? Ooooor it’s only active at night? Is this a town of vampires now? Is that why there’s a “play with dog until dusk” option?

Profiteur wants the inlet to turn it into a trade port. “Old Codger” objects because the inlet is pretty. And Holly is projecting her own childhood sadness onto that girl and that’s why she’s intervening

So unlike the impression I got in Defualt... Profiteur is actually a decent businessman? He was scoping out Eisen Bridge, too

Profiteur does make a decent point. The party’s been mostly listening to old, retired men who aren’t directly effected by the changes, they’re just against the idea of change in general. Ask the young folk currently in the workforce and they’ll want to try anything to make things better. Nostalgic emotions vs practical problem solving

And another good point! They can’t ship things through Eisen Bridge due to the fighting, but the Empire doesn’t have a hold on ocean trade. Siding with Holly really is the worse choice here. That little girl being sad about moving is a worthy price to pay for improving the lives of all Eisenberg citizens

Aaaaaand the little girl’s missing. She left to try and get a job so they can keep the house. Children are bad at big-picture thinking

Oh good she’s in the Mythril Mine. That never went poorly for any child, ever

Damn, Profiteur came to help the kid? I’m liking him more the longer I do this quest

Holly, I don’t need your whole dang life story about how your grandfather worked so hard he ended up neglecting you. It’s sad, but you’re gonna subject a lot more kids to that if you keep harping on this one girl

Holly, it’s not like Profiteur hired the miners. They were working there on their own. Because the economy is bad. This ain’t his fault. He’s trying to fix this exact problem

“Is this the cost of rebuilding a nation?” Did you listen to a thing he’s said? He’s trying to open up trade ports so that they DON’T have to rely on the mine!

Is it obvious that I have little patience for characters who think emotional gratification gives them moral superiority yet? Or characters who prioritize it over actually solving the damn problem?

“It may not be feasts and finery, but isn’t it better just to live together, as long and as happily as you can?” WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT FINERY. These people are scrounging to EAT, Holly. They ain’t gonna be LIVING for long if they don’t get the money to buy food and shelter you useless high school economics flunkie

Sorry game. One sad girl and her grandad do not outweigh the needs of a nation. But I’m siding with them anyway, because Worst Timeline

“There’s something wrong with driving a family out of their home for the sake of a country!” NO EDEA THERE REALLY ISN’T. JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING MAKES YOU SAD OR UPSET DOESN’T MEAN IT’S WRONG. YOUR EMOTIONS ARE NOT A MORAL SCALE

“What is zis sentimental nonsense you fools are spouting!?” THANK YOU PROFITEUR FINALLY SOMEONE WITH LOGIC AND SENSE

I don’t know if I ever mentioned it, but I appreciate that the game gives you a summary of the two potential sidequest jobs before you make the choice, as well as warning you that you only get one. It’s nice, clear, and considerate

“It seems you’re having trouble understanding simple economic theory” is the theme of this sidequest

I don’t see why they had to give Profiteur generic villain quotes when you fight him. He was doing so well this sidequest

I don’t think I’ve ever seriously used the Merchant class and I doubt I will now

I don’t want your approval, Holly

AND THE PAYOFF WAS THE KNOWLEDGE THAT BARRAS WANTS TO SETTLE DOWN AND OPEN A CLINIC WITH HOLLY this was not worth it

At least Profiteur’s bestiary entry has Magnolia comment on his accent, even if it’s more tongue-in-cheek “wow he sounds dumb who would talk like that” than “...was he secretly from the moon, too?”

I don’t think I noticed before, but if you Brave multiple spells together it seems to merge them into one animation and that’s cool. Not sure if that’s something related to Yew being a Bishop or Magnolia being a Wizard, since it only seems to do that for Yew

This is the most lava-riddled sewer I’ve ever seen in my life

*gasp* Ancient ninja artifacts have been found in the sewers! Clearly Konoe Kikyo must have been here (and since she’s on my sidequest list for this chapter, I imagine she’s nearby)

I’m so overleveled for every dungeon. The joys and pains of bestiary completion

Why are there so many dragon men in these sewers?

Oh no! Yōko’s been shot trying to protect her brother! Time to conveniently exit the sewers with dramatic timing an end this

Is Aimee’s guncleaver just the next step up from gunblade?

Yew, that was the saddest cheer I’ve ever heard. Good to know Aimee still ships Yew/Magnolia, though

I’ve accidentally made Edea a physical attacking monster. I think she just took out half of Aimee’s health singlehandedly

And the gunslinger goes out apologizing to the Patissier boyfriend. A lot of dying apologies in this game

Gotta get Tiz up to Level 8 Catmancer before fighting her boyfriend. I want 100% completion and there’s a skill in that fight

Yōko’s giving a dramatic death speech and then Danzaburō cuts in with “she’s fine we’re taking her to a hot spring to relax.” Already loving the sibling dynamic

...I just noticed that her fox ears were actually a bow. The small details in this series are incredible

Aw, that’s cute. Magnolia wants to travel the world and eat every food she can because they’re all so different from moon food and from dishes in other regions

Edea’s all for it. Of course

And we’ve just crossed the border from medieval Europe into feudal Japan. Eisenberg is weird, but the music here is great

Aw. Danzaburō is carrying Yōko. What a good big brother

I now present to you: A Generic Anime Hot Springs Episode in a Medieval Fantasy

Oh I’m so glad Danzaburō’s hanging out in the hot spring with Yew and Tiz. And that he wore his hat in

Yew please. We all know Danzaburō has great pecs. They ain’t even submerged

Girls come on. You JUST gave the guys a talking to about peeping. Don’t you three go turning it around on them like that. Guys have a right to privacy, too

Does Danzaburō have a chinstrap beard or is that the actual chinstrap of his hat?

“We should peek back” “If you peek on my sister I will murder you without hesitation” This is exactly what I expected

Ah, Yōko’s asking Yew about a Sword of the Brave. MacGuffin senses tingling

Awww. She wants it because her father won’t let Danzaburō take the throne until he returns with it, since he’s not the emperor’s son by blood. An impossible task, and I suspect that the emperor doesn’t want Danzaburō to succeed

And Yew knows more about the sword than he’s telling, so I’m sensing a tragic sword-related backstory

Oh, damn. Yōko went after the sword on her own, didn’t she? Great

And another sidequest. Sorry Yōko, you’re gonna have to wait a bit

Aw great we’ve injured a delivery man. Nice going Edea

Ominas Party... Guess Black Mage is coming up. And they hired Artemia. It’s a safe bet we’re doing Ominas vs. Artemia this quest

It looks like 1/4 of all undead in the game are in Grapp Keep. What the hell happened there?

Earthquake happens and everyone falls unconscious + stairs are out of commission? At least we have food

Seems like the conflict is going to be Ominas wants the food for himself, and Artemia wants to ration it

Jambalay, Risotto, and Paella? Ominas, dude, you guys are screwed. When your hired help is named after food during a food shortage you know things have gone bad

So the moral conflict is mutiny with Artemia so no one starves or side with Ominas because he’s funding it and nominally in charge. Guess I’m siding with Ominas for Worst Timeline reasons

I don’t mind it for gameplay reasons, though. I like Ranger. It was one of the jobs I used most in BD and I already have a spellcasting job in Wizard

...that Currently Alive status screen was more worrying than necessary

Ah, so the conflict is a little deeper that I thought. Ominas is training his d’gon to smash the rubble out of the way, and I imagine he’s gonna want the food to keep Bahamut’s health up. So do we get out faster by prioritizing Bahamut, or do we wait for the search party while keeping everyone alive?

Ominas is still an ass, though. So I’ll have to side with him regardless

Oh. He wants Bahamut to learn Femto Flare to kill the Ba’als. I know the game isn’t gonna go this route, but I’d love it if I could side with Ominas and learn Femto Flare, and then loop and side with Artemia, but still teach Bahamut Femto Flare after we’re out of threat of starvation

I also have the benefit of meta knowledge. We have to make it out alive so there’s no real threat of at least the party dying. Similarly, I doubt Bahamut is gonna solo the final boss for us, so learning Femto Flare will be useless in the long run. Artemia’s solution ensures that the NPCs survive to be rescued, while Ominas’s only ensures Bahamut’s survival and little gain for our future because the game has to have Boss Fights for us. Also, assume someone never did the sidequest. No Bahamut either way

Worst Timeline prerogative sometimes makes this game hard to get through. It’s better to get it over with now, but still. I really like Artemia and I so want to side with her, but time to give Ominas’s baby dragon the rest of the food

Wow we tied Artemia up? Seems a little much

This actually ended pretty well. Ominas managed to teach Bahamut Femto Flare early and everyone made it out alive. Artemia ain’t even mad. ...did I fail to make the Worst Timeline?

“Hustle, don’t hurry” is some pretty good advice, Tiz

So Magnolia’s learning to cook and just ended up making as many rice dishes as she could, because the team likes carbs. At least Edea’s into it?

So the Geyser Grotto gimmick is that each room has you start the battle with a different status (ex. Magic Up, Berserk) due to the spring waters. It’s a neat concept, but wildly inconvenient for my bestiary completion

Welp, Yōko found the sword and it’s pulling a Sumrbrandr from Magnus Chase and speaking

Ohhhhhh shit Yōko made a pact with it to claim its power and said she’d pay any price, so it took Danzaburō’s sword arm. It never said she’d be the one paying

Yew’s having a trauma flashback! Awww, he had an older half-brother that he loved a whole lot and was so excited for him to inherit House Geneolgia, but their dad picked Yew as his heir

Their dad gave Yew’s brother the ultimatum of “prove yourself by finding the sword or leave forever” and his brother left, so Yew went looking for the sword to get his brother back

You know, I’m playing Hogwarts Mystery at the same time as this, so between Yew’s brother, Danzaburō, and HPHM’s Jacob, that’s three instances of “older brother leaves/disappears and devoted younger sibling goes to fix the problem” in games I’m playing

These drawings of baby Yew are adorable. His hair’s a complete disaster

And since this is a flashback relevant to the current situation, Yew’s brother finds him just as Yew is about to make a pact with the sword (which big bro Geneolgia claims is a demon) and the sword attacks Yew’s brother as the price. He survived, but disappeared and no one’s seen him since

Wait, so Yew had this whole flashback, none of the party heard it, and then the second he wakes up he goes “I’ll tell you everything” and we get a fade to black as he tells the party what we just saw in flashback? Why not just have the flashback be Yew telling the party? This is a baffling structural choice

His brother was also going to be the leader of the Three Cavaliers, and the only reason Yew joined was to take up his brother’s position. Yeesh, kid, you’re 16! When did all of this happen, when you were 12? How the hell did you accomplish all of this?

Whhaaaaaaaaaat the fuck? What the... Okay, I knew Yōko was the holder of the Yōkai asterisk and that it involved collecting “Sins” that act as dark summons, but I was not expecting her to be a literal yōkai fox demon using illusions of the sword and creating the characters of “Yōko” and “Danzaburō” (who is not real) just to elaborately fuck with Yew

My actual theory was that Danzaburō was the son of the Emperor of Yunohana and Yōko was a demon (or half-demon), but also his adopted sister, and the whole “find the Sword of the Brave” thing was actually going to be to name Yōko the heir, not Danzaburō, and he’d just lied to Yōko about the real reason he was looking for it. Maybe Yōko had lost her memory of being a demon, so Danzaburō and their father made up a story to cover it up, explaining why she thought Danzaburō wasn’t the true heir of Yunohana. Guess I was pretty far off

Wait, does this bring my missing big brothers in games count down to 2, since Danzaburō wasn’t real? Man, that’s not an impressive number at all!

“You, who let your poor little brother die. Has finding a new “little brother” freed you of your guilt?” Bitch, I was literally just about to say how Yew and Tiz were good for each other because they filled the familial roles that the other had lost. Do NOT speak ill of my brOTP. It is a relationship of mutual healing

She’s also accusing Magnolia of defeating Ba’als just to run from the pain of losing people on the moon

OH HELL YEAH I KNOW THAT VOICE AND MUSIC. The sweet, echo-y tones of Alternis Dim!!! Just as Yōko was about to go after Edea, not-quite-Ringabel-but-close-enough shows up to save the day, to the theme of last game’s Asterisk fight theme, “That Person’s Name Is”. THAT PERSON’S NAME IS ALTERNIS DIM, BABYYYY!

...well he got blown up fast. Typical Alternis

Well, Yōko thought this whole thing was fun, so she’s gonna let us live and give us some information. Go to the Temple of Fire. That’s it. That’s the information

Alternis confirmed that no one died in the opening sequence when Agnès was kidnapped. He’s also glad to see Tiz awake

If only “you know who” could be here... Edea, are you talking about Agnès, who has been kidnapped, or was that a really harsh dig at the fact that you love Alternis’s alternate timeline self more

Awww, she tied a bow just like hers on Alternis as a bandage. Girl, he’s already in love with you you’re just gonna drive him nuts like this

Aternis: UHHHH WELL IT’S BEEN FUN GUYS but I’m gonna go chase after whatever the heck that demon was byeedeabyetiz

So the Fire Crystal is going out of control, just like what happened when you charged the crystals in Bravely Default. So the Kaiser is overloading the crystals to bust through to another world, like Airy did. Only a Vestal can do that, though, and Agnès claims that she hasn’t been doing that, and they never replaced the lost Vestals from the previous games. So either Agnès is getting controlled randomly and forgetting, or there’s someone else with a Vestal’s power hanging around

...didn’t Bella refer to herself as a Dark Vestal? I assumed she was dead, but she could still be alive. That, or the Kaiser has assembled a few “Dark Vestals” for this purpose

So the plan is to beat the Kaiser to Florem, where the only crystal he hasn’t visited yet is

...dammit Janne, you edgy loser. How many times am I gonna kick your ass? I was like, 10 levels too high for the last dungeon. What are you gonna do? Make scary wolf moves with your stances again?

Was that dialogue specifically because I defaulted the first few turns, or is it based on the amount of turns I took regardless of my actions?

“Fight like you mean it!” Yew’s my healer, Janne, I don’t think he’s gonna

Oh nooooo Janne fell from the bridge. He definitely not gonna come back I promise. That’s why there’s still a bestiary entry for him! Dude is so extra

Being able to turn off random encounters is so good for backtracking. I appreciate the variable combat frequency feature a lot. It’s great. Cuts down time for bestiary entries and grinding, and makes travel faster (though no less tedious at this point)

Kaiser’s got a robot hand. I imagine that that’s all that scene was for. I wonder where this could be going (I already know I was spoiled on the Kaiser’s identity, but for potential readers I’ll keep my mouth shut)

Nikolai: Janne’s gone maybe we should look-

Anne: Nah

Kaiser: Nah seconded, let’s book it

And Patissier boy works for the Kaiser. Like, duh. He was Aimee’s boyfriend, why wouldn’t he be?

It seems that relationship may have been one-sided. Angelo says he doesn’t care much for Aimee, but Anne thinks he’s bluffing

Are those soldiers Angelo’s admirers from town? Did he recruit random Hartschild women, or were they spies while in Hartschild

And back to Sidequest corner: Knight Heinkel vs. Ninja Kikyo! Ninja was the only one of the two I used in Default, but Worst Timeline prerogative determines the outcome here

Sholmes and Whitson? Seriously? We’re gonna solve the mystery of Edea eating Yew’s dumplings?

So Sholmes is Heinkel’s nephew, Heinkel is now an Inspector for the Yunohana police, Sholmes is going to interview for a position somewhere, and I imagine that Kikyo is the other person they mentioned

She is. She’s a private eye and apparently also related to Sholmes on his mother’s side? She’s his aunt?

Both cancelled the interviews to investigate a Starkfort murder! I imagine this is gonna be a battle of who each person thinks the culprit is

Man, so in the first game Heinkel and Kikyo went the whole game without mentioning either of their siblings AND the fact that their siblings were married to each other. Weird

The location card reads “Starkfort (For Sale by Owner)” oh my gosh???

Lord Earl Gulliver. This man has too many titles (I know that’s probably his first name, but still)

So our three witnesses are Gulliver’s wife, Madam Goldiga (pronounged “gold digga”), the owner of Starkfort, Lande Lessor, and Gulliver’s financier, Noah Entreste

Sholmes please. This is serious. You can’t just scream that someone in the room must be the murderer, even if someone in the room is probably, definitely a murderer

(It’s us. The party has killed people in the past and they shall do so again, even if this game made most of the murders in the first game non-canon)

You wanted Starkfort as a vacation home??? It is literally infested with demons

Goldiga left during some point in the tour for seemingly no reason, so she doesn’t have an alibi. The real problem is figuring out if the game is cliche enough to make her the killer, or if they’re gonna subvert it

Kikyo believes that the murderer was someone Gulliver trusted, since there was no sign of a struggle. That rules out Lessor, as they hadn’t met until that day. She suspects either Entreste or Goldiga because Entreste could move about freely since he was the owner and presumably had the keys, but the method of murder points to Goldiga

Edea accuses Kikyo, and Kikyo just hauls off on every way the murderer was an amateur. The blade was rusty, which would’ve taken two hands to use. It was poisoned, but a slash on the belt indicates that they missed, but the presence of poison suggests that the murderer had weak upper body strength, indicating Goldiga. Hell yeah you go Kikyo show that assassin knowledge

I actually do like this sidequest. I’ve got a thing for mysteries and solving this one is fun

Lessor and Entreste both wanted the sale to go through. Lessor wanted this demon-ridden property off his hands. Entreste is a banker looking to make a sale. They met that day. Goldiga has the most motive, though Edea and Heinkel are skeptical, as I was

Can I guess now that the culprit was Gulliver and he accidentally killed himself with his own poisoned dagger like a chump

Actually, scratch that. I want to say it was Whitson. He’s using too many ellipses

He’s going on about how his entire family has just been the assistants to the members of Sholmes’s family. It was definitely him

Goldiga’s dead you say? I’m so shocked! I could not possibly have seen this game attempt to subvert expectations!

She had a note reading “I shall follow where you go”. So now it’s a question of planted to make it look like a suicide, or an actual suicide

So Sholmes and Whitson worked at Starkfort years ago. Whitson is the murderer is looking more and more likely

I think I was wrong about what the conflict is. It’s should Sholmes be a police inspector or a private investigator. Honestly, I’d say neither, but at least Heinkel could whip him into shape. So let’s pick Kikyo

Man, that pissed Whitson off

There really isn’t a “worse” option here, I just personally think the police office is better for Sholmes. He needs someone to tell him when he’s out of line, and I feel like Kikyo would sooner ignore him and go off on her own than help. Besides, Heinkel’s trained worse, and he could do a lot for Sholmes in terms of training. So naturally I’m gonna tell Sholmes to go with Kikyo and kick Heinkel’s ass

Damn, I forgot how hard Heinkel could be. I ended up spamming my Zeus’s Wraths near the end of that

It WAS Whitson! Actually, Whitson was Heinkel, at least for that fight!

So the epilogue says that Whitson told Goldiga about the hidden passages in Starkfort, and she killed Gulliver. She tried to get Whitson to help her. The note was from Gulliver. It was part of his novel. Sholmes is working solo and acting as a police consultant a la his namesake

Kikyo actually likes Sholmes and she’s proud of him. “I feel compelled to come to every crime scene with a batch of freshly baked cookies.” You know what, I like Kikyo. She’s good

Off to get a decent boat! And meet the lord of Yunohana. For the boat!

Kusatsu Arima, Lord of Baths. Can that be my new title?

He... only has a gondola. And only makes soap and bath puns. And oh Angelo’s here. Team’s about to get pastry drugged, aren’t they?

Aaaaand now Tiz is unresponsive because I let him eat first

Oh was this the boss fight already?

Tiz just faded from existence? Because his cakes literally whisk you off to heaven? And he did that to all of Hartschild?

Tiz is a ghost in this fight and can only use magic BUT DOES THE CATMANCER ABILITY STILL WORK???

Well, I completely murdered the girl who gives the Catmancy skill, so it doesn’t matter. Oh well, I think there’s more in Florem

I had ghost Tiz summon a Tiz doing a gun special attack and that wrecked everything. I feel it was poetic considering Angelo’s trash talking Aimee

Angelo just tried to commit Suicide by Cake. He was stopped by a ring with a farewell note from Aimee tied to it that I imagine she shot into the air when she died, and because she’s just THAT GOOD of a shot it made it to Angelo at precisely this moment

Her last request was for Angelo to open a pancake shop and make everyone as happy as he made her, as long as he loved her even a little. And he’s gonna do it, even though he’s calling her annoying as he was agreeing to do it

Can the hot springs cure Tiz’s... ghost status?

Oh they dumped spring water on him and it worked. Okay?

Just Yew and Tiz in the baths again, since it turns out Danzaburō wasn’t real so they were alone in the first place

Aw, Yew and Magnolia are talking about the accidental engagement. Magnolia admits she overreacted, but she was so touched when he proposed

Ah! Voice is here! Man with the Purple Pen that for some reason everyone’s cool with!

So the hot springs were a boat, and Voice just unanchored it

The lord’s actually excited about this. He gave us the boat. So now we can take the springs to Hartschild and save the people Angelo ghosted

Edea’s gonna drive? Where’s Alternis when he’d actually be useful?

I was wondering what the last icon on the bottom screen was gonna be for. It’s boat access and switching to the raft

We just accidentally adopted bath lady Sakura as our mom

Oh come on, I just want the chapter to end. We did the boss fight! Why are Sergeant Sapp and Private Piddler here!?

That fight sucked

And we have fixed Hartschild. Nice. And Goodman’s okay! Nice.

Magnolia, stop waxing poetic about Goodman and his wife having to put their love aside to fulfill their duties. I get how it’s relevant to you and Yew, but can we just end this chapter?

Yew has named our boat the Rubadub. Cute

The Skyhold has been hit! By a laser! CHAPTER END

Female voice monologues about memory and regret. Every day was meant to change you into a better person

And theme song. Is this gonna happen every chapter? Not that I mind, because it’s a good song. Gives the whole game structure a very anime feel

FINALLY. This chapter feels like it took me a century. I’ve been on it for several months, at least! That’s not to say it was BAD (certain sidequests aside) but boy did it feel like it was dragging on forever. I’ve gotta wonder if the arc fatigue was just due to how I was playing the game, or if other people felt it, too. The Yōko reveal was pretty stellar, though

Hopefully the next chapter won’t take me at least 1/4 of a year to finish!

SPECULATION SPOILER CORNER

Rereading this to edit, I’m pretty sure Danzaburō ’s physical similarities to the Kaiser weren’t just a coincidence like I brushed them off as above. That had to be intentional on Yōko’s end. Yew’s jealousy about Yōko and Danzaburō ’s relationship also makes much more sense now

#bravely default #bravely second #liz liveblogs bravely second #oh man it's finally here: the liveblog a whole two people read #the holly/profiteur sidequest just killed the momentum for me #but we be back

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myeoncoeur · 3 years

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Welcome back! Don't worry at all. Secret santis are supposed to be a reason for a smile, so I'm here to make that happen. Take all the time you need.

Yes!!! Dae is my wrecker since forever and ever. Hehehe I mean I was EXO-M biased Luhan biased but Dae was there always to snatch my hair and say I'm here too you see 😉 then the story went on when they released Overdose and I absolutely forgot who anyone was and could only focus on that blonde bunny saying come here I'm the one who's the rest, baby girl? Hehehehe killed me. So since then it's been his highness Junmyeon #1 but Minseokkie is doing a good job till the boys are back 😁

So so so hehehe, you're the goddess of gifs, like what am I in comparison I would never make you gifs because you're just THE BEST at them and you deserve the best... I'm going to challenge myself this time and get you something different because I cannot match your gif quality 🤭

Let's go!

What's your ult fav EXO concept?/Era

Fav song?

Fav Xiumin or Suho line? (I shall think of which lad later on muhahahaha)

Fav AU (not sure still if I'm doing a fic or something new completely)

P.S. OK Kun is a bit young for me but I absolutely adore that lil thing too... we have a type, missy 🙃

omg tysm,,,that’s so sweet of you🥺🥺

you’ve been an exo-l since exo-m was around???? thats so cool!! i got into them in 2017 so i missed most of the peak exo eras which is kinda sad but i went back and listened to their older albums and watched variety shows (exo showtime was so much fun to watch especially the karaoke episode!!!) and really grew to like exo-m to the point where yixing actually became my biaswrecker for a while, even when he wasn’t promoting w/the exos. also luhan’s voice is absolutely angelic and somehow the exo-m versions of the songs always hit harder for me especially their ballads (no shade to exo-k i love them they’re absolutely amazing as well!!! luchen just have such beautiful and soothing ballad voices that i keep going back to😩)

ahhhh yes, junmyeon in overdose is gorgeous af, the glorious blondemyeon era will never be forgotten😔 i really loved him in the bridge w/baeksoo towards the end, gosh that was just so. Good.

i’ve been tunnel visioning junmyeon since tempo era and when self portrait came out i was just so in LOVE like sp is such a real and raw take on his personality and artistic side and it’s just such a heartwarming album. i really enjoyed the promotions (his h4u!!!!so precious!!!!) especially bc of that interview where he said he thinks he’s not a special person just that he has a special job and like…how can you not love someone so sincere and humble like that sometimes i can’t believe he’s real UgHhHhH i could go on about junmyeon forever he’s such an amazing person

,,,,,goddess of gifs AJDBSJSH pLS my gifs are mediocre at best (but fr tysm ur so sweet 🥺 i’m so happy that you like them!!!) i’ll enjoy anything you get me regardless 🥺😭i’m v v excited to see it!!

sooo for the questions:

1. aaa that’s a tough one! but i think my absolutely favorite era is obsession. the whole clones x-exo concept was too good (i wish we had that ot9…) and i mean we got red hair junmyeon with his tiddies out, that’s definitely a win in my book lmaooo

2. exo’s entire discography sjdjdj all of their albums go hard i don’t think i’ve ever disliked an exo song bUT my all time favorite is white noise it’s a whole bop and the deep house vibe is immaculate

3. fave xiumin line: HIS ENTIRE PART IN PAPER CUTS (i bawled listening to the one from the cbx magical circus tour,,,yeah)

fave suho line: HIS ENTIRE PART IN GROOVE (omg that song suits myeon’s voice so well it’s so satisfying to listen to)

4. hmm i really like futuristic sci fi/cyberpunk aus bc those are so unique and make for really interesting storylines (i always wanted to write android/robot aus theres so much good potential there) i also like fantasy/royalty aus quite a bit!

HNBHDDHDH QIAN KUN- i love that man he’s my wayv ult mayb even my nct ult altogether (sorry johnny ilyt) vocal genius, songwriting genius, producing genius, (that soundcloud is a goldmine) culinary genius, magician, not to mention HE CAN FLY A DAMN PLANE,,,like if perfection were a person it would be him also ngl he reminds me so much of junmyeon??? yeah we definitely have a type LMFAO🙈

again tysm for being so understanding and sweet, i’m having a lot of fun with this already😊 i can’t wait to talk more!

#ru.asks #🎅

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thetaekswoon · 7 years

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VIXX Ken| Warlock AU

Wow! Two in one day??? Hope you guys love cutie college kenneth struggling to keep his powers hidden.

Jaehwan:

Present day wizard who is trying his very best to balance all the responsibilities of university and you know, not expose himself to the entire world.

See, over time people have become slightly more closed minded than they once were and refuse to believe in any magic.

And though Jaehwan knows that the trials were a long time ago and that times have changed, he's terrified of being exposed and then being sent to burn at the stake. Like clearly people have moved on from burning people in public squares, but still... he's seen Xmen.

Lowkey paranoid about the world, but he's doing his best.

But tbh, Jaehwan rarely uses his magic at all, only for the little things like warming up his coffee during late night study sessions after it went cold, and maybe every once and a while when he is really backed up from work he performs a little spell that makes his Professor come down with a little something that makes them cancel class for the day.

But he would NEVER, never EVER, use his magic to cheat his way through school. He's heard stories from his parents and cousins, all magic folk, who may have cheated their way to success, but Jaehwan wants to earn his degree fairly and with dignity.

His familiar is a little gecko that he keeps in a little terrarium in his dorm room.

When he's studying he puts his little gecko on the back of his neck and he'll like watch over his shoulder at what he's doing.

If you put its face up to your nose it'll give a little reptilian lick lol.

Has a side job on campus fixing people's computer and other electronics, tbh it doesn't even have to be electronics if you need anything fixed he'll do it. However, this he does use his magic for, like irl he has no clue how to fix computers, but he's gotten real good at pretending that he knows. In reality he'll just do his little magic thingy while pressing a bunch of buttons and whatnot.

Now, this is actually how you meet Jaehwan.

See there's no way to explain how this really happened but... you literally dropped your laptop into a pool. Like actually, it was the stupidest thing ever.

And you've brought your laptop to literally everyone to try and fix it because you have some really important essays and stuff on there that are due at the end of the week that you haven't put on your flash drive and ughhhhh it's such a mess.

Everybody you've brought it to says that it is impossible to fix and that you should probably just get a new one, ha! Like you could afford that!

But you just aren't giving up on your laptop yet and that's when your friend suggests finding a boy named Lee Jaehwan. That he supposedly is some kind of wizard when it comes to fixing computers and that he's another student so it's relatively cheap.

So you seek out this Lee Jaehwan and you find him in a little alcove in the library, a large mug of steaming coffee in his hand and he's studying on his laptop.

And you notice as you walk up to him that Lee Jaehwan is gorgeous, like almost angelic. His lips are big and pouty, perfectly kissable and his nose is a smooth slope.

Carefully, you approach the attractive stranger and introduce yourself, saying that your computer is broken and that you heard he could help.

The boy agrees, and puts his stuff down, taking your laptop to look at it.

"What happened to it? It doesn't even turn on?"

"Um it... uh,,, kind of was d-dropped into the ppool."

And Jaehwan just looks up at you and is like "omg that's rough, idk if I can fix this." This is a complete lie he can no problem, but he knows that if he does so it'll seem so strange since it's impossible. So he hands it back.

And you're like, "omg please please you're my last hope I'm a poor college student I can't afford another computer can you please like take it home and look at it? Maybe you'll figure it out I'm desperate here."

Maybe it's the fact that you are literally begging him for your help, or maybe it's the fact that you are really cute and adorable, but Jaehwan agrees and is like "ok you know what? No problem, consider it fixed."

And you're like, "here's my number please text me when you're done I have essays on there."

Later that evening Jaehwan uses a little spell and your laptop is back to normal, all he can think about is your cute smile and the way the skin between your eyes bunched up when you talked.

He finds you the next day and returns your laptop.

"Like brand new," he says.

And you're like, " omg you're my hero." And jump up to kiss him on the cheek. Jaehwan blushes like a flower.

He just laughs it off, and now Jaehwan isn't an overly confident guy, but he somehow manages to strike up the courage to say,

"Now I wouldn't accept any payment from you anyway, but if you let me kiss you for real this time my services will be free for life."

<><> do not edit/remove anything from the original post <><> this AU belongs to me <><>

#vixx #voice visual value in excelsis #vixx ken #vixx lee jaehwan #vixx jaehwan #vixx au #lee jaehwan #lee jaehwan au #lee jaehwan scenarios #vixx scenarios #vixx ken au #kpop #kpop au #kpop scenarios #thetaekswoon #ken au #ken scenarios

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sitaaronkepaar · 7 years

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Daily Rikara Ramblings

Trigger warning: Since Omkara’s going to be a massive dick today, I might rage and abuse him in graphic detail so yeah…watch out for that.

Ugh, the precap does nawt look good. So much screaming 😭😭😭😭

Oh shit, what is this imaginary khayal? Omkara you dumbfuck, dear god. 😠😠😠😠

He took her to the same hotel? Is this his surprise? Dafuq!! 😐😐😐😐

Poor Gauri. She’s like this place is so cheap. 😥😥😥😥

Lo, shuru ho gaye Omkara k taane. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Ofc aaj they had to intermix all their scenes. Kal ki tarah last 15 minutes nahi de sakte they? Its just been 15 minutes and I’m already tired. 🙄🙄🙄

Ugh, AngryKara’s face is already scary. Aaj Gauri bachne nahi wali hai. 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

Oh fuck, there’s Arjun and Gauri’s names on that register today too. God, iska paara aur upar chadh gaya hai. Ugh, I know he’s going to yell at her today, but dear god mera already isko maarne ka mann kar raha hai.🔪🔪🔪🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️

He wants to go to the same room? Omg, he’s going to recreate everything kya? God, I don’t like this Alex Forrest channelling ObsessedKara. (For all of you who don’t know who that is, pls watch fatal attraction 💖)

Ugh, look at my queen’s anticipative face. 😢😢😢😢😢😢 He’s going to break her heart today, isn’t he? He’s going to break it to a million pieces and stamp on every single piece. Good lord, Ihysm Omkara. 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

OH FUCK YOU OMKARA. YOU’RE THE ONE WHO DOESN’T DESERVE A PLACE IN HER LIFE. HECK, YOU AREN’T EVEN FIT TO BREATHE THE SAME AIR AS HER. FUCK YOU OMKARA ASSHOLE SINGH OBEROI 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

Good, Nuke this relationship you bitchhhhh. Blow it to smithereens. You’re gonna cry tears of blood after this. Bas isi baat ki khushi hai muje. Fuckwad. 😡

Omg, he’s cooking up this whole scenario in his own head and pissing himself off. Like I’d feel bad for him, but he’s never trusted Gauri or gave a name to their relationship, what right does he have to feel so betrayed? He’s given her no reason to believe that they even have a relationship, so why is he behaving like a psycho lover? You don’t have the right to be mad Omkara, cause you’ve never given Gauri any rights. So miss me with that betrayal shit.😑😑😑😑😑😑

And stop torturing yourself with these imaginary scenarios and try talking to Gauri instead of pulling off duplicitous shit like you’re about to. 😤😤😤😤😤

I feel so fucking bad for Gauri rn. He’s going to break her trust and her faith in him and nuke their relationship. ARGHHHHH!! 😡😡😡

Omg, he gifted her a saree. FUCK YOU OMKARA I HATE YOU, YOU MOTHERFUCKER. ROT IN HELL. THIS IS DIABOLICAL! 🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫

She isn’t even comfortable at this third class hotel, but she’ll do this for him 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I CAN’T LOOK AT HER SMILING FACE!! 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

This asshole couldn’t gift her the scarf when he liked her but apni hate me saree bhi de di. Fuck you, you dickwad. 😤😤😤😤

Why couldn’t you just break up with her like normal people? When did Alex Forrest’s Aatma ghusofy in you? 😠😠😠😠

Ugh, he keeps thinking about shit and getting mad at Gauri. 😧😧😧😧😧

Omg Gauri looks like a perfect angel goddess. 😍

Look at that beautiful face. HOW CAN YOU DO THIS TO HER OMKARA. 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

She looks so hopeful and adorable and so much in love and he’s just full of hate. 😢😢😢😢😢

Omg, stop smiling Gauri. You’re breaking my heart 💔💔💔💔💔

Oh god.

These lights, the fountains, it looks so dreamy and romantic. 😢😢😢

STOP PLAYING WITH HER HEART OMKARA. 😭😡😡😡😡😡

OMFG WHAT IS THIS 80s MOVIES KA SONG 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲. Omg I’m dead. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

THEY USED MERE KHAYALON KA JAWAB DO 😂😂😂😂😂

I’M DYING😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Kunal’s expressions are killer though. 😧😧😧

But I can’t get over this song. 😂😂😂😂😂

Rofl 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

His dance is so cheesy omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I’m dying, I can’t stop laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What is even happening, What the fuck lol.😂😂😂😂😂😂

But gawd, they both look so gorgeous. Someone should totes make a VM with a better song 😍😍😍😍😍

God, I was getting so angry but ab muje itni hassi aa rahi hai, I can’t. 😂😂😂😂😂

He looks so angry and heartbroken and sad. 😢😢😢😢😢

UGH WHY AM I FEELING BAD FOR HIM ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

FUCK THIS, I DIDN’T COME HERE TO FEEL BAD FOR YOU OMKARA, I CAME HERE TO FLIP TABLES AT YOU, SO STOP TRYING TO MELT ME WITH YOUR PERFECT FACE AND BEAUTIFUL EYES. FUCK YOUR SHAKKI ASS, I HATE YOU. 🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫

Oh no, Gauri’s going to confess. Fuck. There’s so much hope and love in her eyes. God, don’t say a fucking thing Gauri. I can’t take this. 😫😫😫😫😫😫

OMG, I ASKED FOR THARAK AND THIS IS HOW YOU GIVE IT TO ME!!! 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

THIS IS DIABOLICAL!!! 😤😤😤😤😤😤

WHY AM I DYING, I KNOW THIS IS HIS PLAY AND HE’S GOING TO BREAK HER HEART. BUT MY HEART IS BEATING SO FAST. I’M GOING INTO CARDIAC ARREST. 😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰

KOI AMBULANCE BULAO! 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

OH NO, HE DIDN’T. HE MURDERED MY FEELS. 🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️

Kitna hot scene tha. I’m crying. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Gauri’s like wtf. Yeah wtf Omkara, how could you do this to me. THAT NEAR KISS ALMOST KILLED ME AND AND THEN YOU MURDERED MY FEELS WITH YOUR DARR K SRK WALI BAKWAS SE. LIKE MORE THAN GAURI, I’M ANGRY AT YOU FOR DOING KATAL OF MY FEELS. *CREYS FOR DAYS* 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

“Aur kitne arjun hai tumhari zindagi me”

Shit ughhhhh

Shaadi? He believes in this shaadi now? 😦😦🤔🤔🤔

Gauri’s crying. Oh no bby. 😭 *hugs her tight*

Omg she’s mad aaj hi. Omg kya woh thappad bhi aaj milega? Pls tell me yes. 😍😍😍😍

YES, GAURI GET ANGRY. DRAG HIS FUCKIN ASS. BURN HIM, FRY HIM. FEED HIM TO THE DOGS.

“safai dene ka mauka toh dete omkaraji”

Gurl, he’s never given you any mauka ever. Ab kya dega? Aaj toh iski feelings hurt hui hai.

Aankhon se kya dekha you fucker. You just saw two names and assumed. I can’t even with your tired ass. You dipshit. 😤😤😤😤😤😤

MY BBY IS CRYING AND I CAN’T TAKE IT 😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔

Okay, but Omkara’s so deeply hurt, that I feel bad for him too. 😢😢😢

“Bahaut, Bhauat Gehri chot di hai tumne gauri, yaha, yaha”

Man, Kunal is so good in this scene that I can’t help but feel bad for Omkara. Also, damn, I can totes believe now that he might love her too. This fucker is so insecure though, and his sach ka ghamand makes me want to murder his ass with an axe, but ugh……he loves Gauri and I can’t get over it. What the fuck is wrong with me? I was supposed to hate him. I have a feeling @cuckoldedbyddlj might disown me today. 😢

Uff his giri ghinoni hui aurat bakwas shuru ho gayi again 🙄🙄🙄🙄

I still can’t get over the fact that he thought there was something between them. Like I know he felt it but dear god, it feels so good to hear it too lmao. I’m hopeless, fuck me. ugh 😖

Meanwhile, Gauri’s crying like a bby. Gosh, I want to hug her and tell her it’s going to be fine. 😢😢

Sachai ka pujari, dafuq were you thinking you were doing leading her on? 😡😡😡😡

I’m just glad Gauri’s gonna drag your ass and make you cry tears of blood you fuckwad.

Wow, he packed her shit and told her to get lost.

I HATE YOU SO MUCH YOU ASSHOLE. DIE BITCH DIE. KEEDE PADE TUJHE UGH. 😡😡😡😡😡😡

I CAN’T SEE MY QUEEN CRYING, I CAN’T. 😭😭😭😭😭

I’m just so fucking glad Gauri’s gonna annihilate him tomorrow. I hope she cuts his ass with her sharp words, I hope she feeds him to the pigs, fucking sneaky rat bastard. You deserve all of it and more, Omkara. Die in your guilt tomorrow. My justice boner will get satisfied, baki feels ka toh tune waise bhi KLPD kar diya. 😡😡

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Meant for a Life With You

Chapter 5: Singing in the Kitchen

A/N Hi it’s Melissa. I hope you love this chapter. It’s a lot more upbeat and much longer than the rest.

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Nikki’s point of view:

I served the rest of my sentence at the hospital. Three days. It took the life out of me. The deep hatred for I had hospitals was a harsh reality, and it was getting way too intense for me to handle. I felt so much relief being put in the wheelchair to leave. But not just relief, I was also feeling pain, considerable nerves, and a lot of guilt. Somehow, Seth actually was bringing me home with him. Considering I was a total stranger until five days ago, it felt weird sitting in his car and on the way to his home. His car was so clean. It smelt new. There was a long silence on the drive home, and to make matters worse, I was so nervous that I couldn’t think of anything to say. We already discussed the damn weather, so we just sat there listening to the radio.

“I, um, am excited for you to see the house. It’s all furnished and ready for you, us.” Seth says to fill the air with some noise.

‘Oh shit that was so sweet…’ I think to myself. The guilt was eating me away.

“I can’t wait baby.” I smile. “I’m also starving so I really am dying to get there.” I over exaggerate.

“Oh god you poor child.” he fake pouts for me with the stench of sarcasm.

“Shut up.” I whine like the child he’s accusing me of being.

“We’re less than three minutes away. Do you think you can handle being hungry that long princess?”

“Oh why must you put my through this terrible torture good sir?” I tilt my head back and place the back of my hand on my forehead to be extra dramatic.

“Yeah that’s what I thought.” I see him roll his eyes at me.

We drive for a couple more minutes and we finally reach the gate. We come up the driveway, and I see the biggest, most beautiful house I’ve ever laid my eyes on. I say under my breath “Damn.” And stare with my mouth hanging open.

“So I’m assuming you like it?” He smirks.

“I love it no matter what, because it’s ours.” I wish that were true. I wish this whole situation wasn’t all in my mind. I wish we were really married and met in a normal way. Like through friends or at a party or something a little more romantic than ‘Oh he hit me with his car, and I tricked him into playing house with me.’

He smiles, looks at me, and says, “Me too.” As he parks the car and steps out to help me get into my wheelchair.

“Baby, it’s so beautiful, I can't believe you. I’ll never be able to say thank you enough. Thank you.” I smile as I sit down. He rolls me inside and every corner we turn I’m more and more amazed at how gorgeous his house is. He shows me the first floor in my chair but promises to show me the rest later. ______________________________

Seth’s point of view:

I was relieved when Nikki loved the house. It made me so happy because I want her to like where she’s going to be living, I care about her opinion. I’ve known her for a short time but I already care about her so much. It was almost scary how quick it happened.

“What can I make my lovely wife for lunch?” I ask hoping she picks something I actually know how to make. I can’t hold back a smile at calling her my wife. This whole situation is ridiculous and crazy, but I can’t just leave this woman alone. I am convinced she has me trapped in some sort of spell, because all I can keep thinking is that she’s perfect in every way... I have tried to find any small flaw to keep me from falling for her, but everything is just right when we’re together. Her voice, her laugh, her humor, her smile, how sweet she is, her love of god damn cats, and everything else about her. She breaks me from my thoughts with a question.

“On a scale of one to ten, how good is you grilled cheese?” She looks at me very serious.

“Uh probably like a seven out of ten.” I pause. “Maybe an eight.”

“Do we have tomatoes?”

“Yes ma’am.”

“Then I would love one of Seth MacFarlane’s famous home-made grilled cheese sandwiches with tomatoes please. ” She puts a lot of emphasis on the please.

“Then I would love to make you one.” I cheesley bow and smile. I pull all the ingredients and tools I’ll needs to make us lunch.

“Do you wanna watch a movie after this.” She asks me shyly.

“Yeah, you can pick one and then I'll pick one.” We can kill the rest of the night. I start to cook and I don’t even notice I’m humming until Nikki speaks up.

“Tease.” the hair on my neck stands at the pure seduction in her voice.

“Oh yeah?” I try to brush it off as I start cutting tomatoes.

“Yes sir. In fact the world’s biggest tease.” God damn. I want her right here on this counter and I’m not even looking at her. What is she doing to me?

“Now tell me sweetheart, why is that?” The sweetheart was more condescending than affectionate.

“You’re humming…. not singing. You’re giving me lunch and a hum, I want dinner and a show.” I turn to look at her and she’s smiles at me so big I almost fall to the floor. She’s so perfect. “Sing monkey.” She demands.

“What’s in it for me?” I turn back and start grating cheese.

“You get to make your wife a very satisfied women.” I could feel she was taunting me with her word choice.

“Wait, no one told me I would have to cook for you, and make you happy all at the same time.” I turn the stove top on and start to assemble her sandwich. “I’m sorry but you get one or the other missy.”

“If it were possible to roll my eyes to death, it definitely would have happened by now.”

“Fine, I’ll sing for my bride, BUT only because we're still in the honeymoon stage.” I point at her with the spatula after flipping her grilled cheese. “Also because you’re cute.”

“You’re damn right.” I can see her blush which makes me smile.

“So madam, what would you like your monkey to sing to you this fine aftern-”

“Joey, Joey, Joey.” she answers faster than I can finish my sentence. “It’s my favorite that you've ever sung.” I turn back to the stove top and pull her food off the pan. I plate her meal and give it to her. “Thank you my love.” She rolls her chair closer to the counter and starts to eat.

“You’ll have to remind me, how does that one go again?” I turn to assemble my sandwich and throw it on the stove.

“Like a perfumed women…” she starts to sing and I’m taken aback by how beautiful her voice is, “The wind blows in the bunk-house...”. I hold my breath waiting for the next lines to come flowing from her mouth but they don’t. Her singing was like a drug that she just suddenly cut me off from . I wanted, no needed more.

“Why’d you stop?” I asked before thinking, “It was beautiful.” I try to recover.

“No, no, no, you’re the monkey today sir.” she motions for me to sing and I do as she says. Right where she left off is where I pick up.

“Like a perfumed woman,

Smellin' of where she's been,

Smellin' of Oregon cherries,

Or maybe Texas avocado,

Or maybe Arizona sugar beet,

The wind blows in,

And she sings to me,

'Cause I'm one of her ramblin' kin,

She sings:”

Nikki takes over,

“Joey, Joey, Joey,

Joey, Joey, Joe,

You've been too long in one place,

And it's time to go, time to go!,

Joey, Joey, Joey,

Joey, travel on,

You've been too long in one town,

And the harvest time's come and gone,”

I start back up.

“That's what the wind sings to me,

When the bunk I've bunkin' in,

Gets to feelin' too soft and cozy,

When the grub they're been cookin' me,

Gets to tastin' too good,

When I've had all I want,

Of the ladies in the neighborhood,

She sings:”

Nikki takes the last verse,

“Joey, Joey, Joey,

Joey, Joey, Joe,

You've been too long in one place,

And it's time to go, time to go!

Joey, Joey, Joe.”

“That was a very very beautiful song, thank you for singing to me.” she say as she takes her last bite.

“Thank you for singing with me.” I finish cooking for myself and throw all the dishes in the sink to let them soak. We eat and watch movies until the night is over.

This was our routine almost everyday I didn’t go to work for a week straight. I drastically cut down my hours at work as much as I possibly could to be with her. Nikki was so understanding about me having to leave her. I still feel bad, so I decided to get her a cat as a ‘late wedding gift’ so she wouldn’t be as lonely. We named her Rose, she has this fur patch on her head that swirls just like a rose. She and Hank get along amazing which means that Nikki is always sending me pictures of them.

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Nikki’s point of view:

Lisa and Aurora come over to visit me at my new home while Seth is at work.

They tell me how much they miss me, ogle at the house, and ask me a million questions about Seth.

“Have you screwed that hot piece of ass yet?” Lisa asks hopeful to hear a dirty story.

“That’s a little difficult considering that I’m basically bound to this wheelchair.” Luckily in a week or two I can use a crutch on my good side.

“Well he could give you like, a lap dance or something… I don’t know get creative.” Aurora jumps in.

“No, no, no I want that man just as pent up sexually as I am. If I have to suffer looking at that scrumptious human being, then so does he. I’ll jump his bones the second I get these damn casts off.”

“We will be expecting full details… before and after!” Lisa almost demands.

“Deal.” I reply.

“When do we get to steal you from this house?” Aurora asks.

“When I get out of this thing.” I point to the wheelchair.

“Ughhhhh” They both groan.

“There’s literally a movie theater and a pool here. I don’t know why you two want to leave.”

“Cause you can’t swim…” Lisa says while going through her phone. “Cause your casts.”

“You technically still owe us a girls night.” Aurora reminds us.

“What if we have a sleepover type thing here?” I say hesitantly. “Face masks, popcorn, boy talk, gossip, rom-coms, the whole nine yards.”

They look at each other and then look at me. “Deal.” They agree in unison.

“Tomorrow night. We’re bringing the wine and face masks. You handle the rest.” Lisa states.

“The good shit we have hidden under the sink though. I won’t be able to take my painkillers if we’re going to drink.” I reply

“We’ll have to get a few new bottles.” I forgot we drank it all while binge watching Rick and Morty last week.

We say our goodbyes and I plan for tomorrow.

I text Seth “Aurora and Lisa are coming over tomorrow. I hope that’s ok.”

“Well I was supposed to have my nudist dinner party tomorrow night, but I’ll just have to move it to Saturday.” His text makes me smirk at the thought of him in the nude

“WHAT?? And you didn't invite me?? I am just so insulted because I would have loved to go to a nudist dinner party.”

“I know. How could I right?”

“Honestly, I don’t know who I even married. I’m taking the cat’s and running right now.”

“Ha! You couldn't run from me even if you wanted to.”

“You’re right... too much work for sure and I would miss you more than I could handle.” I was telling the truth. I double text him “When are you coming home? I’m in a clingy mood today.” Also true.

“I won’t be back until around 7.” I’m gonna die of boredom for the next three hours. He sends me another, “But I will bring you home whatever you want for dinner. AND anything you need to fulfill that sweet tooth of yours.” It amazes me that he remembers my biggest weakness.

After discussing our choices for dinner we decide on chinese. The three hours with out him were slow and boring. I spam him with pictures of the cat’s while waiting in agony for his reply. To kill time I play some songs on the piano even though I was rusty. I watch a movie and as I start the second one I finally hear the sweet noise of the front door opening.

“Nikki, I’m home!” He shouts from the door.

“I’m in the living room!” he walks in and the scent of the food hits my nostrils causing my mouth to water.

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Seth’s point of view:

As I make my way to the living room I see her sitting there on the couch with her leg with the cast raised up onto the table. Her hair is tied up, she’s in comfortable clothes, and all she has to do is smile and it drives me crazy.

“Hey there handsome” she makes my chest warm up with happiness. Her smile grows.

I try to hold back how I feel, “That smile of yours will be the death of me.” Out of habit I lick my lips. I can see her blush from a mile away so much that she’s at a loss for words. After setting the food down on the table and I say “I’m going to change into something more comfortable. I’ll be right back. ”

“Ok.” is all she musters out. As I’m walking to our room I can’t help but to smirk to myself about how easy it is to make her blush. A thought comes to me as I change into my black sweatpants and white t-shirt. She probably wants out of this damn house some time soon. We’ll have to go out this weekend get her away for a little. After returning to the living room I see that all of the food has been pulled out of the plastic bags and opened. She had to move her pillow and her leg off the table to make space for it all. The room smells amazing, it looks amazing too with her sitting there. I sit down on the couch next to her not leaving much space between us.

She asks me, “How was work?”, and slurps up a noodle.

I start to eat, “It was really good actually. I uh got the news that the sets for Orville are going to be ready in a week for us to start shooting.” I eat a few pieces of chicken.

“Oh that’s amazing! I can’t wait to see the real thing!” she places her hand on my thigh. “I’m so happy for you baby.”

This sign of affection sends my heart racing, I look up from my box of food to meet her eyes. Fuck. Something happens to me and I can’t hold it back anymore. I lean in and place my hand gently on the side of her face, pulling her closer to me slowly. I pause to make sure that she has no objections. I can feel her breath. Before I can, she closes the small gap left between us and our lips connect. We kiss slowly but full of feeling, my whole body is full of warmth. My hand moves to the back of her neck where I entangle my fingers in her hair. Her good hand reaches up to my chest where she grabs at my shirt and bunches it up. Our kiss starts to quicken and my hunger for her is growing. I slowly drag my hand up her leg, to her hips, then to her sides, and leaving it at her waist. She pulls me in even closer and I take it she wants more. The thought of teasing her excites me, so I trace her bottom lip lightly with my tongue. She bites my lip gently and I can’t control the groan that escapes my throat. She pulls away and gives me a smirk dripping with evil and lust.

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idealisticrealism · 8 years

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Blindspot 2x13 recap

(Aka the one with Shepherd’s real name)

So much going on in this ep! Weller gets his Boss Pants on to stop some terrorist farmers, and then ends up kidnapped by the creepiest terrorist with the most boring name, our very own Shepherd AKA Ellen Briggs. Meanwhile Roman is barely present (sadly), Jane is adorable, Tasha is an awesome friend, Reade is a mess, and Patterson needs to be swaddled in blankets and protected at all costs.

A very delayed and slightly shorter review this week, but lbr I’m gonna have so many thoughts about the Rich ep that it’ll more than make up for it haha.

Lol I was wondering why I had no memory of this opening scene and then I remembered that my crappy livestream was having issues the other day and I didn't see anything before when Shepherd says goodbye to Kurt on the couch. Oh man I can't believe how much I missed? I'm LOVING this young rebel Kurt (we knew he snuck out to see Sarah, but dude he literally punched a guard for it?? And ughhh he's all angsty and has those intense blue eyes and okay legit who is this actor because I am getting young Wentworth Miller vibes from him and it is WORKING FOR ME. Aaaand then Shepherd shows up and ruins my buzz, bc of course she does. Also she is either a really old-looking 30yr old here or a very young looking 50yr old in present day haha. "To really protect people, you need power. This place is the first step in getting it" yeaaaahhhh mm-hmmm this place is totally a Sandstorm recruitment spot. I just know it. And aaaahhhhh that whole scene was a memory that he was recounting to Jane as they approached the school, I’m so happy about it. Also lol remember earlier in the season when like half a scene could go by before you even realised Jane was in the room? That's now happening to Nas instead (literally it seemed like Weller and Jane were alone given how focused they were on each other). Also damn, Archie is so tiny! What a lil munchkin. Also I love how much more positively he responds to things that Jane says vs things that Nas says? I appreciate that subtle difference there writers, thank you

Sigh Reade what is with this endless string of bad decisions? You clearly do not want this woman in your apartment right now, and you weren't planning on getting her number either. Dude. And you missed your daily morning workout with Zapata! Which I, for one, am delighted to learn is a thing that they do. And then awww Patterson calling them 'the three amigos'. She is too cute. I need this team to be together forever okay?? Like for their whole careers and then when they retire they can all go on cruises together and hang out and stuff. But anyway then she shows them the tattoo they'll be following-- some fake Genesis quote (the bible passage, not the band) that some farmer posted about, and when they ask how she found out about it, she hedges and says she doesn't want to bore them with the details. And Reade totally speaks my mind when he asks, "Since when???" haha. And then she says it's ‘too much math’?? Nope, uh-uh, something is wrong here. Patterson never misses an opportunity to get her math on. Is she deliberately being evasive or is she having difficulties with mental calculations etc? Seriously c’mon Tasha and Reade, don't just let that slide. But they head off, both saying 'let's move' at the same time because they're two lame-o’s that are just super lame and I love them

Lol the secretary lady gushing over Weller. And then Jane corrects her that he's the Assistant Director rather than an agent and hmmm who’s gushing now?? Aaaaahhhh Wifey is so proud of her man. Like just genuinely proud and amazed by him and ugh save me. And then hahaa "you both work for the FBI too?"-- *ex-terrorist/unpaid FBI asset and shady NSA agent look at each other*-- "Sure" haha. But wait a sec, is this the same boss guy? He kept that job for twenty years? Nice. And then omg 'Ellen Briggs'. I'm sorry, I think you just named a florist who lives in the suburbs with her husband and four kids and who crochets in her spare time, not a psychotic terrorist leader. I just... Ellen. It’s so... harmless-sounding?? And then the boss guy talks about how this army lady that occasionally came to give talks convinced him to keep one random student and then even paid that student's fees? Like how did that not see weird to him??? And then the moment the three of them leave the friendly reception lady calls Sandstorm??? Geez. It’s like I’ve always said, never trust people who smile too much. All those gleaming teeth gotta be hiding something. Also lol I feel like Nas (and even Jane) didn't really need to be there for that but I appreciate that Weller brought Jane with him at least. lbr Nas probably invited herself along bc being the unwanted third party is kinda her specialty

So now the team has a name to go on, but still don't seem to be having much luck. Damn military firewalls. But wait she was a Major General, and the Deputy Director (seems like the deputies are the important ones in this show) of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency? Is that a thing? I'mma google it. Huh it actually is a thing; the DTRA is "the official Combat Support Agency for countering weapons of mass destruction." So basically she was once part of the jedi order but then turned to the dark side. Well, I guess fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and we all know where hate leads... on a completely unrelated note, though, I am going to have "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General" stuck in my head for approximately the next 600 years. Thanks, show. But anyhow totally unsurpirsingly most of the info about Shepherd is redacted or missing so they still don't really know much more than they did before. But they do figure out that she's paying for the care of an old colleague/friend of hers so at least that gives them a place to start looking. And lol for the second time this morning someone has said let's go' and everyone immediately leaves.... except Patterson, who just chills and enjoys the cushy desk chair and climate control in her lab haha.

Lol Zapata trying to suggest that Reade sees a psychologist. That's actually a really good idea, Reade. Though I will admit your last experience with a psych wasn't a great one...

Weller you recognised that game SO FAST. How old were you even in ‘88? Six? Though apparently this game was a super big deal, like it was a miracle win for them somehow? Idk enough about baseball history but could this game and the Dodgers be an allusion to something that happened with Shepherd/Sandstorm in 88? And then when Jane introduces herself as Remi (which must be weird for her) he says she's not on the Dodgers. Does it actually mean something?? And then after Nas is all "give up he's got dementia" Jane is the one that comes up with an idea, suggesting that Weller talk to him about baseball to maybe get through to him. She also totally unnecessarily touches his arm as she suggests it which I am appreciative of. I am so Jeller-starved that I’ll take whatever I can get lol. And then ughh the way she watches him as he talks to the old man. Nas sees it, she knows what's up... and ugh Jane looks so sad for him when the guy just says the line about Kurt playing for the mets (and that he was supposed to be a national but 'they would never allow that".) She wanted so badly for Weller to get some answers bc she knows how awful it is to not know something so huge about your life and ughhhhh my babies

So the team has reunited and Jeller are up to speed about the farmer with the plans for a big kaboom. And then suddenly they find him with facial recognition... in their own building. And loolll I love that the whole team immediately starts running-- except for Patterson, who is like "Running? Nah thanks. You guys got this" haha. Also seriously like did the team take the stairs? Or did they just sprint into the elevator and then all stand there awkwardly shuffling their feet while the elevator took them to the correct floor? Because this is a detail that is very important to me and I must know it. And then they catch the guy who is *gasp* an informant, but my main interest is that the team managed to gain two random agents on the way?? Like how did they get them? Were they in the elevator and just ran out with the crowd?? "Hey guys what's going on oh okay we’re running now??". And then wtf this dude is working for them??? Oh wait, no, he's working for Mr DoucheyFace, who is literally having him entrap private citizens, which both Weller and myself are pretty sure is a no-no. And which Weller yells at him about (mysteriously suddenly sans jacket) and takes over because he is the MAN IN CHARGE. And I dig it.

So anyway aaaahhhh Jane/Roman is everything and ugh Roman is having confusing ~feels~ about Shepherd and I don’t like it. And come on lbr they would totally give the files on Shepherd to Roman. They need to know what he remembers and that would be one of the best ways to do it. But ugh of course Jane is scared that he's gonna remember the Zipping and ugh my babies

Speaking of babies, ugh Patterson is still not looking good (health-wise, not appearance-wise, because she always looks gorgeous). The now-jacketed Weller is picking up on it too, and ugh he's concerned about her and also knows she's keeping something from him. And then bam she drops the bomb that she used the info from Omaha and omg Weller's face is like sTOP BREAKING THE RULES EVERYBODY and then omg he strides angrily back to where Doucheyface is and the guy calls him 'sir' which pleases me bc he da boss and also bc the team doesn't have to call him sir bc they’re his squad hehe. And then Weller is really doing his taking charge thing (update: the jacket is gone again lol) and oooooh he's let the douche convince him to send the informant guy out into the field against his better judgement and oooohhhh he's gonna regret thiiiiisssss. Aaaaaand yep he does, bc psycho farmer lady sees right through the informant’s shit (never try to fool a pissed off woman) and dude they couldn’t have given him a vest?? I have a hard time believing Weller allowed him out there without a vest. And oooh now we’re having a bike chase kinda reminiscent of 2x01 while RUDE FARMER PEOPLE ARE SHOOTING AT MY BABIES. But natch our super squad take care of them, though meanwhile doucheyface ruins Weller’s mojo and the crazy lady gets away. Bummer.

So Nas clearly has no problem giving Roman all Shepherd’s files, contrary to what Jane was saying. And I love this spinning camera effect that captures Roman's confusing feelings as he looks at the photos and ugh he wants to know if Briggs is his last name too (thank god it’s not) and why she didn't legally adopt them and then ughhh he has 'warm' feelings towards the pictures of Shepherd and maybe THIS is what Jane was afraid of? Him forming an attachment to Shepherd?? But in any case ugh I just wanna hug my baby boy

Mmmm more Shouty Boss Weller. I love when he shouts at people I don't like. And I love that he has the power to fire this guy. But man things don't look great, the team can't find the lady anywhere..... and then their system reports a robbery which proves that Crazy farmer lady has a whole ton of explosive stuff (not a literal tonne. But a lot. idk) to blow something sky high. And so naturally Jeller, the A team and the perfect combination of Strong Trustworthy Justice Man and Caring Compassionate Understanding Lady, are the ones to go talk to the farmer guy they captured to try and learn what the target is. I mean who wouldn't want to spill their guts to these two. I'd say anything just in the hope that they’d think well of me. And clearly Farmer Joe feels the same, because he tells them where the target is, and they all race there-- Weller naturally again choosing Jane to stick with him. #Lifepartners. But then Patterson radios in--- a Big Truck is racing towards the building and is almost certainly carrying the explosives. So what does Weller do? Why, stand in the middle of the road, of course! Because you know he just hasn't been almost-killed in an explosion for like a couple of days and the poor dude's going through withrdawals. But of course he’s such a badass that even a speeding truck ain't gonna dare mess with him, so it ends up crashing instead (okay, the bullets he expertly put into its tyres might have had something to do with that) but tbh rn all I can think about is Jane watching this situation??? Like she must be so scared for Weller standing there unprotected (no one can convince me she wasn't going to try and tackle him out of the way if the truck had gotten any closer) but she would also trust in his judgement and his abilities and let's not lie here, she totally found that whole moment as hot as we did. But anyway fantasies aside, crazy lady jumps out of the truck with a detonator in hand and is immediately surrounded by the team. And then ugh everything that both Jane and Weller say to her reflects so much of the FBI vs Sandstorm/ good vs bad theme of this season and ughhh he walks right up to her and takes the detonator from her hand and dude you're not making it easy for me to focus on the Serious Life-Threatening Business rn bc I'm already back to thinking about how much Jane probably wants to shove you against a wall rn and gawd this is just a lot for me to handle rn

Oh but here's a proverbial bucket of cold water, in the form of Nas, coming into Weller's office and instantly killing the mood. Geez, lady, you're like that visitor that overstays their welcome and misses all the cues to leave. She’s also again playing the unwanted stand-in for Jane in this scene (legit this would have been a great scene between Jeller but instead is completely uninteresting and feels insincere, despite it being meant to be deep). Also she mentions something about Sandstorm and personal stuff causing him to lose sight of the ‘bigger picture’ and I am so sure that this is foreshadowing for when she's revealed to be some kind of sneaky traitor who was using them this whole time for her own shady gains. It's coming, I know it.

Ah, thankfully here's a much better duo. Weller is making Patterson stop using Omaha because using it is crossing the line into Bad Guy Zone and compromising themselves. And she gives in, but has a last bomb to drop-- Mayfair had spoken to the old guy in the nursing home back when he was in charge of the DC office, suggesting Weller be promoted/transferred to DC the year before. But Shepherd blocked it, ensuring that Weller was still with the NYO when Jane was found. Ooooooohhhh Weller, how deep in this web are you tangled? And why?? Dramaaaaa. Also as a sidenote, Patterson's voice has sounded off throughout this entire episode and I am so interested to know if Ashley just like has a cold atm or if she's deliberately altering her pitch as a subtle sign that ~something is amiss~. I mean she's a voice actor so this is literally her jam...

Naw and another pair that I enjoy so much more than any that includes Nas! Tasha gives Reade some gentle ribbing about their gym date, but in true Zapata fashion, is genuinely caring beneath the jokey exterior. And she tries to support him with his possible 'new relationship' and tells him not to get in his own way. Which we all know he's not going to listen to bc he's Reade and he's a freakin disaster

Weller in the nursing home is actually super cute. And then he's trying to get info from the old guy about why Shepherd (I can’t call her Ellen, it's too weird) wanted him to stay in NYC. And the guy says "You're the face of the franchise, her star player", but okay WHY. Why is he their Chosen One???? And what the hell is the Truman Protocol?? Is it a nod to the movie The Truman Show, where the guy has been watched his whole life, playing a role his whole life, without even knowing?? And then shit, they go to his room to talk privately (bad idea) and BAM a wild Shepherd appears?? Plus a dude who must be wearing super bulky coat to have been able to sneak that GIANT GUN into a nursing home???

Aaaaaahhhh Jane shows up at Roman's cell and is taking about what they'll have for dinner and it sounds like they do this all the time which is THE CUTEST THING. But then Roman's too focused on Shepherd and her light terrorism so it kinda puts a dampener on things. Just like when he questions her about whether she's being used by the FBI, and ughhhh I love that she is so sure when she says she helps them because she wants to (because they're her faaaamily ughh). But ugh I hope his anti-FBI-ness and insistence that they control her doesn't make her waver in her belief of her place in the team.... though lbr she already made her choice about where her loyalties lie and I can't see her ever turning away from the team. Not from them, and definitely not from Weller. Maybe not even if Roman's life depended on it, though I really hope we never have to find out for sure.

Sigh okay I have to say I just really don't like Nikki. They've given us nothing likable about her, and instead have her not only insult Reade's good qualities but also encourage his bad ones. He was already starting to spiral and she's just puling him down faster and ughhhh it’s frustatinggggg

And okay I have such conflicting feelings about Oliver. On one hand he's a bit of a cutie pie and he's genuinely sweet to Jane (ngl I 'aawwwed' a lil bit at the handholding scene), but on the other hand I know that he would just never be able to be able to accept Jane's true self and her past in the way that Weller does, so it's clear they have no real future. Plus, given my ridiculous prejudice against my own accent (and the cousin-accent of New Zealanders) every time he speaks it legit drives me insaaaane. I just need him to not talk, ever. Sigh but anyhow definite points to him for making Jane smile. Shame that his comeback basically means he's probably gonna die or at least meet with some unpleasant circumstances in the near future....

Naw Zapata showing up in Patterson's lab to make sure she's okay and that she's eating and ughhhhhh Tasha Zapata is SUCH A GOOD FRIEND. And ugh I love her so much for trying, even though it's only making Patterson flip out more. And seriously the voice thing is getting even more obvious and actually I just noticed Patterson also looks like she's wearing less eye makeup than usual and I feel like this is about to--- aaaaaaand she's on the floor. Noooooo. Sigh my baby, I hate seeing bad things happening to youuuu

And nooo my other baby. I'm sorry Weller honey I actually kinda forgot that Shepherd had you lol. And uuhhhh wtf is this 'powerful medicine' she used to get the old demented guy lucid? Bc lbr lady if you have something that can reverse Alzheimers, then seriously give up on the Sandstorm crusade and just patent that shit, you'll be a billionaire in no time! But anyhows Shepherd is being her usual super creepy self and is gushing over Weller, who is apparently 'saving the country' with her. Somehow. And so we know that she and Remi came up with the tattoo plan together, but she was the one that involved Weller in it. And she seems to fully expect that he'll help 'when the time comes' which definitely indicates that she knows something that we don’t. And wooooowwww she's kneeling in front of him legit stroking his thighs and GAWD WOMAN YOU CREEP ME OUT. Why must she be SO STROKEY all the time??? And then she cuddles with the old dude (who she apparently cared about) while she stabs him in the chest, before telling Weller that he'll have no choice but to join her, and that in another life, they could have been family. WHAT. THE. FUCK. Does she mean literally, like she was somehow connected to someone in his family-- ie, had been with his dad or something? Or is she being more poetic?? I literally cannot get a read on her, mostly bc she's all over the freakin place!!! She's a mess. But ugh anyhow Weller's gonna cut himself free soon and ugh I just wanna know who he calls first bc I obviously want for him to call Jane bc she's his ~person~ and ugh I need her to race to where he is and be so relieved when he's okay and ugh I just need some more Jeller huggin' alright???

Anyway sorry for the short(er) review-- tbh I really enjoyed this ep as I was watching it live, but I realised later that a big part of the enjoyment was the anticipation for another great Jeller moment... which never happened. I mean I get why, bc the ep had to reintroduce Oliver and also have Weller abducted, so there was hardly a chance to end this ep with another awesome Jeller moment like we got last time. But STILL. We all know I rate ep quality by the quality of the Jeller it contains, so to me this ended up just being a ‘good’ ep rather than an amazing one. But hey, Rich makes any ep and instant fave, so bring on ep 14!!!

#Blindspot #Jeller #Blindspot recap #I was SO close to not getting this one done lol #hope it's mildly interesting #but god I am so excited for the new ep give it to me now

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