#vela is just a cutie

[buni10]

literally them (sorry for lafc posting 😔)

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Hello, dove! how are you? I saw the "if not for you" work you did and loved it! i dont know if you are taking requests or not, but i was wondering if you could do some hcs or a small imagine where Damiano has a younger sister (23), and she follows him everywhere bc she hasnt seen him in a while and wants to tell him about a boy she likes and how to confront said boy. But then he gets mad at her by accident from stress and then it gets pretty angsty and ends with fluffyness! TYSM! take care <3

Hi, cutie! I'm doing great, how about you? I loved to know you loved "If not for you!! Thanks for your request, your idea was awesome, and I had a blast writing this fic, I hope you enjoy it 💙

Apri la vela, dai, viaggia leggera

Words: ~2161 The same A/N: Please, forgive me again if you come across any errors while reading. (y/d/n) your date's name. 

You had just arrived in Rome. After enduring 3 grueling years in Vancouver pursuing an extension course, you were finally back home, near your beloved family. Those 3 years would have been insufferable if it weren't for one extraordinary individual.

(y/d/n) and you crossed paths at the beginning of the course. During the first year, you were simply pals. You were still recovering from a platonic love, and although taking the course offered a great escape, it could be downright challenging at times. You longed for home constantly, especially for your brother Damiano. He was your favorite human being, your superhero, and being apart from him for these 3 years was incredibly tough. Not being able to chat with him before bedtime and share your daily experiences was difficult. With the remarkable success of Måneskin, you adore the band and words can't express how proud you are of Damiano, Vic, Ethan, and Thomas. Yet, there remains a twinge of sadness, knowing that your brother is not by your side to offer advice and fulfill his role as the older sibling.

As Damiano's schedule was hectic, and communication was challenging due to the tour and its finals, your parents played a vital role in ensuring your homecoming was flawless. With Damiano's return too, everything would be as if it were an ordinary day until you arrived back home.

I'm at the front entrance, could you kindly open it for me? You sent a text to your mom, and within moments, she and your dad were beaming with joy that you had arrived.

After numerous hugs and a few tears, his parents called out to Damiano, who was upstairs, enticing him with the best trick in the book: using pizza as a lure.

"Finally, I was famished," Damiano grumbled as he descended the stairs. And when you came into his line of sight of him, he let out a scream followed by an expletive.

He dashed towards you and scooped you up in a bear hug.

"How? When did you get here?" he inquired, stepping back slightly to get a better look at you. "Look at you, all grown up!" He embraced you tightly once again, holding on a little longer this time.

After Damiano, his parents, and you shared more hugs and the atmosphere settled, the four of you gathered around the table to indulge in the pizzas that had conveniently arrived just moments before you. As you enjoyed the meal, you caught up on various topics, skillfully avoiding the secret you had been keeping from Damiano.

"Damiano, how long are you planning to stay at home?" you inquired.

"I have this whole week off, but on Friday, we're flying to Barcelona. The tour is in Europe now," he replied, helping himself to another slice of pizza.

"Hmm, that sounds cool. Can I join you?"

He glanced at you suspiciously, trying to gauge whether you wanted to come along to simply enjoy the show or if there was something more to it. Eventually, he gave in to the idea of spending more time with you, making up for the three years apart and his absence.

//

The days until Friday flew by, and you had a great time with your family and made some new friends. Even Vic, Ethan, and Thomas came over to your place to throw a small, wild homecoming party.

On Friday, Damiano woke you up with a scream.

"Rise and shine! If you want to keep up with the pace around here, you'll need to get up before the sun," he shouted, bursting into laughter and tossing a teddy bear at you.

You despised waking up early. Why not just tell him about (y/d/n) and go back to sleep?

Ahhh, the temptation is strong, but NO!

You gather the essence of your love for (y/d/n). Take a refreshing shower and grab the bags you packed for a few days away.

Throughout these days, you and Damiano had incredible moments together. You played tons of video games, he took you on a shopping spree where you got a whole new wardrobe, you binge-watched the Harry Potter movies, and finally finished Game of Thrones (a series you started watching three years ago but didn't complete due to the events that unfolded in your lives). You cherished the shared experiences and wished for a chance to update Damiano about your journey with (y/d/n) over the past three years. You were certain Damiano would adore (y/d/n), but you also anticipated his reaction when he discovered you were dating someone, especially someone living in a different country.

You're at the airport, patiently waiting for the Barcelona flight to board. Meanwhile, Damiano is peacefully snoring on your shoulder while you're texting with (y/d/n). It's becoming increasingly challenging to find the right moment to tell Damiano about your relationship with (y/d/n). (y/d/n) is eagerly anticipating his reaction, and each day that passes without you revealing the truth feels like a strain on your connection. It weighs heavily on your heart, causing aching discomfort.

"Y/N, are you embarrassed by me or something? 'Cause I just don't get it..." This question has been lingering in your mind ever since your last phone call with (y/d/n)

on Wednesday morning.

Feeling frustrated with the whole situation, you put your phone aside and gaze ahead. Vic, who is sitting across from you, notices your distress and furrows her brow.

"Everything okay?" she asks, without the sound of her voice.

You simply shake your head and rest it against Damiano's head, closing your eyes.

//

When you arrive at the hotel where the five of you and the whole team will be staying, Vic informs the front desk that you and she will be sharing a room.

"No, she won't. She's my little sister, I've been away from her for 3 years, she's staying with me," Damiano argues.

"She can't stand being attached to you anymore, you're so annoying," Vic retorts.

Just as you were about to speak up, Vic stops you, grabbed your arm, and takes the room card.

"Next time, be quicker, dummy," she playfully taunts Damiano, laughing.

You both laughed as he playfully cursed at the two of you.

As you enter the room, you plop down on the bed and let out a sigh.

"Okay," Vic joins you, sitting next to you and looking at you, "spill the tea."

And that's exactly what you do.

//

"Y/N, you gotta tell to Damiano soon, I get that you might be scared of his reaction, but it's inevitable, you know? Carrying this secret around will only strain your relationship with (y/d/n) and fuck off Damiano, whether he likes it or not, you and (y/d/n) will live happily ever after," Vic advised, playfully running her fingers through your hair.

You chuckled and couldn't help but laugh at her candidness.

"Worst case scenario, I'm right here in your room," you responded, still giggling.

"Exactly! And we can hit up some awesome party too."

Both of you burst into laughter as you reminisced about the last wild party she and the boys threw to celebrate your homecoming.

"No way! So, I'm gonna go have a chat with Damiano."

You leave Vic by herself in the room and head to Damiano's room, but he's not there. So, as you make your way down to the hotel lounge, you call him, but he doesn't answer. Finally, you spot him at the hotel reception, near the exit.

"Hey, frate!" you shout at him, and he looks at you with an expression on his face that you couldn't decipher quickly enough, as it soon fades away.

You approach him, but before you can start talking, he interjects:

"What's up? Talk fast, I gotta sort some things out."

"Oh, nothing, I wanted to have a chat with you."

He's busy texting someone while you're trying to talk to him, but he glances up at you and responds:

"Can't right now, I'm heading out with Ethan, ciao."

Without another word, he turns his back on you and joins Ethan outside the hotel, and they leave without making much noise.

//

Hours passed quickly after you returned to the room frustrated for not being able to speak with Damiano. At least now you can talk to (y/d/n) who is trying to talk to Damiano about you guys but he's just too busy for that. That reason is better than having no reason to tell why you haven't talked to Damiano yet.

You're with Damiano in the dressing room, assisting him in getting dressed for the show. This would be the perfect moment to talk about (y/d/n) with him if he wasn't so annoyed. He's fed up with having to sing "Beggin" all the time when they have plenty of other songs they could perform, and he's griping about the in-ear headphones that are bothering his ear.

"You're tightening that ropes too much," he complains about the ropes you're fastening around his thigh.

"If I don't tighten it, your pants will come off during the show because it'll come undone," you retort.

"Like I've never gone pantless before. You're fucking squeezing me!" He screams the curse word, and you give up, leaving him alone in the dressing room.

You find Vic and Ethan making their way backstage, and you join them.

"I can't handle Damiano and his diva antics anymore," you roll your eyes.

Ethan and Vic burst into laughter, joining you in making fun of Damiano.

"Let him go pantless if he wants, he's into that," Ethan adds, concluding the joke as you reach backstage, where the sound of screaming fans grows louder.

This is the best part of tagging along to their shows—right before the performance, you can feel the anticipation and longing of so many fans. Damiano is fashionably late to the backstage scene, looking like a true rockstar.

He may be an idiot sometimes, but he's still your brother, and you can't help but feel a surge of pride in your heart for him.

As they make their way to the stage, Damiano catches your eye, winking and flashing you a smile, all set to rock the crowd.

When the gig wraps up and everyone changes their outfits, they suggest hitting up an Italian joint.

Damiano's annoyance has faded away, and the vibes are on point. The four of you are buzzing with energy, enjoying each other's company after an amazing performance. Yet, deep down, the knowledge that you're keeping something from Damiano and the fear that (y/d/n) might think you're ashamed of them is truly heart-wrenching.

"Y/N!" Damiano shouts your name. "Are you deaf? I've been calling you forever!"

"What's up? I was lost in thought, and you interrupted my flow," you grumble.

He casually drapes his arm over your shoulders as you stroll together. The restaurant is just up ahead, and little do you know, it's bustling with life and radiating vibrant energy. That's your destination.

"I've got a question for you, sis," Damiano murmurs in your ear. "Do you know that jerk?"

He points at some random dude near the restaurant, except it's not just any random dude—it's your special someone. IT'S (y/d/n) !!

"What the hell? How is this even possible?" you blurt out, not waiting for Damiano's response.

You sprint towards (y/d/n) and wrap him in a tight embrace.

"I've missed you," he whispers in your ear as you hold each other close.

"I’ve missed you so much! How did you...?" You're cut off by Damiano, who has caught up with the two of you.

"Y/N, you've got plenty of great qualities, but being discreet and cautious isn't one of them. I noticed you chatting with him all the damn time, and you never mentioned a relationship until things got messy and I got pissed off."

"He slid into my DMs on Instagram," (y/d/n) chimes in, his arms still wrapped around you. "It all happened so fast. He even bought me a plane ticket to come here."

Damiano nods in understanding and adds:

"Since you didn't spill the beans, Vic provided me with some juicy details, like his name and the fact that he's your boyfriend, isn't he? Don't underestimate my stalking skills. And I needed to know who treated you so damn well while I was out."

You can't help but burst into laughter. This all feels like a crazy dream!

"I thought you'd lose your shit when I told you," you admit.

Damiano raises an eyebrow and responds, "Yeah, I had a little freakout, but Mom and Dad talked some sense into me. It's all good. I just want you to be happy, Y/N."

You grinned and embraced Damiano tightly, giving him a big hug.

"You're the absolute coolest brother ever! Love you, bro!"

Damiano burst into a boisterous laugh, his signature trademark.

"Love you too! Now let's head inside and grab some grub. I'm starving, and I want to hear the whole story of you two."

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The campaign that I'm playing my little mutant scientist, Vela Warders, in has turned into Sci-fi LGBT+ Dating Sim 2266 and honestly I love that for her

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A few artists featured on Find A Song have recently released albums, check them out:

Jindalee - Vela

"The songs on Vela are about experiencing nature through all the senses. It is about the beauty and sensuality of the world. They are summer-y, warm, watery and vibey. If these songs were a colour I feel like they would be a bright turquoise sea. I wanted to capture the feeling of floating on the surface of water, of being in both air and water at the same moment. Landscapes inspired the lyrics in many of the songs, the Mediterranean in particular, where I have been lucky enough to visit often in recent years. They are about different experiences with the sensual world. I wanted to write an album about the human experience in nature and the feeling of letting that surround you, whatever kind of environment it is." (press release)

Penny and Sparrow - Finch

It will punch you differently. It will (with any luck) make you ponder and look up words and reconsider things. We hope you love this and embrace it for its nuance and newness. (newsletter)

Sail By Summer - Casual Heaven

Songs about longing, lack of self-confidence, songs about indifference and choice of directions. It could be Big Thief, Charlie Cunningham or Death Cab For Cutie, inspired by the sound of epic bands like The Cure, Pink Floyd and Spiritualized. But first of all, this is Sail By Summer and their long awaited debut album «Casual Heaven»

Fjords, mountains, rivers of gold. Lots of rain and the summer is cold, this is Bergen, this is Norway. In this refreshing environment you’ll find the melancholic Nordic indie band Sail by Summer. Fronted by Norwegian Grammy award winner William Hut and his characteristic voice, with his long time Danish collaborator Jens Kristian behind the keys. Together they have created this universe inspired by the nature that surrounds them. (press release)

A. Billi Free - I Luma

In theme and style, A. Billi Free effortlessly slides between the present and the future and between earth and space on her debut album I Luma. Meaning "in front" in the Samoan language, I Luma centers A. Billi Free's sincere musings on discovery and adventure in her universe over soulful, uplifting, dance-ready jams. I Luma is backed by an electronic/pop/alternative R&B sensibility entirely composed and produced by Chicago production duo and Tokyo Dawn artists, Tensei. Interstellar jazz multi-instrumentalist Angel Bat Dawid on clarinet sets the tone for this enchanted musical journey on the track "Flourish". Recorded in New Mexico, Illinois, and Massachusetts, the resulting magic outweighs the challenges of this type of creation as the album’s sonics are strong and richly layered, providing a solid foundation for A. Billi Free's smooth tone and earnest message to transmit through the cosmos. Rooted in an eclectic blend of hip hop, soul and electronica, she has spent the last decade in the deserts of southern New Mexico and west Texas fusing elements of both the city and the border into her sound. (press release)

China Bears - I’ve Never Met Anyone Like You (EP)

‘I've Never Met Anyone Like You' contains five tracks including ‘Stay For Good’, their barnstorming first single on fierce panda earlier in 2019, the lusciously sadfaced springtime follow-up ‘Sunday’ and their most recent radio outburst 'Cold Shivers', a slowburning journey through tremulous vocals and crushing old school emo powerchords. Add in the deceptively blossoming 'Trick Myself' and the quietly amazed melancholy of the title track and you have an EP for the ages by a quartet heading for the grandest of stages.

For here is a band which gently bandies around words like "honesty"; a band which make music which can be painfully intimate, but enormously approachable; a band which nods sagely at the stadium-sized introspection of The National, Dry The River, Snow Patrol and Death Cab For Cutie; and a band which, in the case of the aforementioned 'Sunday' can come up with a sublimely sub-hysterical hook which goes: “Good God it’s a Sunday afternoon / What are you doing on the kitchen floor again?” (press release)

Carriers - Now Is The Time For Loving Me, Yourself & Everyone Else

Carriers’ debut LP  is a testament to the power of self-reflection and is carefully layered, leaning on strong core songwriting, hypnotic synths and lush guitar tones from Kiser, mesmerizing percussion delivered by Devendorf, and nuanced, dynamic bass lines from Curley. The 9-track album evokes the same guitar-led grandeur of The War on Drugs as Kiser takes stock of life, death, relationships and gratitude for another day. As Kiser details, “Overall it's about appreciating what we have and remaining present, while still being able to have an honest perspective of the past and our future. I’ve personally found a lot of peace in just working hard and staying focused on what I've got going on, trusting, rather than being consumed with striving. This record process has taught me a lot about patience. Life will continue to teach me to have more. I’m just trying to accept what happens and handle it the best I can. Patience is forever.” (press release)

Alex Bent + the Emptiness - Baby

What was supposed to be a love letter to someone else ended up being one to myself. Baby was mastered by Trevor Case of Case Mastering (Kelly Clarkson, Missy Elliot). The album features contributions from BROCKHAMPTON affiliates (singer-songwriter Jack Larsen and producer Connor Barkhouse), as well as Samurai Champs’ Merv xx Gotti and Jeah. (press release)

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Decorate Wild With My Favorite Pieces From Justina Blakeney Home

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Hello loves!

Your home should reflect your personality and whimsy. Decorate wild with passion, color and lots of plants! Add texture and layers and mix and match, it's your space enjoy it!

Today we bring you a little Boho Jungalow® Style!

I've always loved designer and New York Times best-selling author Justina Blakeney's colorful ways and now you may find her Home items online at: Target, Anthroplogie, Domino, Gilt and Lulu & Georgia to name a few.

We bring you my favorite pieces, I hope you love them and feel inspired!

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Inspiration | Book

In her new book: "The New Bohemians Handbook : Come Home to Good Vibes" you can learn simple techniques for adding good vibes and style to living spaces. Packed with hundreds of ideas for bringing positive energy to your home, the book features exercises and activities for thinking about rooms in new ways. learn how to rearrange, paint, prop, and plant your way to a home that’s fresh and inspiring. 

The New Bohemians Handbook : Come Home to Good Vibes

Lighting

The tassel obsession continues with the gorgeous Fela Tassel Chandelier in beautiful off white with a brass frame.  This baby can practically be placed in any room in your home.

The Vela Stratus Pendant, hand- shaped iron with an antiqued brass finish will add that imaginative welcoming air to your dining area.

Fela Tassel Chandelier

Quilt Set

The gorgeous Blue Avisa Global Quilt & Sham Set. Its design is inspired by the Pacific Ocean. 100% Cotton and simply so relaxing. Ready for a nap?

Blue Avisa Global Quilt & Sham Set

Hanging Chair

 The Cohanga Woven Hanging airy rattan chair floats above the rug in your living room or sun room, elevating your relaxation in more ways than one. 

Cohanga Woven Hanging Chair

Mirror | Planters

The Jungalow Yala Wall Mirror brings the sunshine right in. Add a little light and some art to any room, even the bathroom. What goes better with light than lots of plants! Add a modern twist with the Formo Planter. Sleek with a vibrant copper bowl and combination of wood and metal.

Yala Wall Mirror

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Pillows | Rugs

I love pillows, it's the simplest way of updating any space. We have a few favorites from the saddle-bag inspired Nomad Pillow with its geometric pattern, warm colors perfect for Fall and yarn tassels to the Ayo Sun Circle Pillow. "Ayo" translated from the Yoruba mythology means Joy and this cutie bring us joy by just looking at it. The Ojai Pillow with its lush blue leaf motif is inspired by plant life combined with the Blue Giola Embroidered Oversized Lumbar Pillow. Oversized, embroidered and with tassels what more can you ask for?

The Kahelo Black and Ivory Rug. Kahelo means tile in the international language, Esperanto and this rug was inspired from tiles seen in hotels, restaurants and temples around the world on Justina's many travels. The Kalliope Spice and Blue Rug. Kalliope means "beautiful voice" in Greek and these patterns bring the perfect combination of color and print. The Kalliope Blue Rug with its abstract linear motifs highlighted in eye-catching jewel tones pop on the serene blue ground of this Moroccan-inspired area rug, offering cosmopolitan style to your space.

Blue Giola Embroidered Oversized Lumbar Pillow & Blue Ojai Leaf Square Throw Pillow 

Chairs

The funky yet classic Lucia Mod Chair puts a California spin of the French bistro chair. Look how chic your dining are will look.

Lucia Mod Chair

Duvet

The Blue Ojai Leaf Print Duvet & Sham Set bring nature right in and livens up the room, perfect for the guest bedroom.

Blue Ojai Leaf Print Duvet & Sham Set

Home Furnishings

The Brass Bette Planter is inspired by Justina's grandmother Bette and features an Antique Brass finish on Iron. Reminiscent of classic tiki heads, but with a modern twist, the Bette Planter is a chic way to add some fun to any room.  The Lala Tall Stool may serve as an extra seat that can be easily tucked away, a storage space or a bedside table that will fit even in a small space. Its white natural colors combined with the wood and cotton rope adds some nice texture that will go with any room.

This is my favorite item the Ayo Wall Mirror. It adds the perfect balance of boho-chic and positive vibes to any space.

Ayo Wall Mirror

Quilt Set

The Black Hypnotic Global Quilt & Sham Set is well, "hypnotizing" and perfect for your Master bedroom if you want something a bit more neutral but never boring!

Black Hypnotic Global Quilt & Sham Set

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