#warm up doodle may or may not . actually draw something better quality

[eastgaysian]

i realize i straight up changed half of the post but you're just going to have to trust me that thsi is their relationship

[charliemidnightisded]

Deviantartober – The "Hey, you’ve been too long on DeviantArt" shitpost challenge

#deviantartober

DISCLAIMER:

These prompts are supposed to be shitposts, so drawing them should not take longer than 15 minutes each day. Picture them as a fast warm up doodles you can do every day.

Bonus points for extra crappy art or for using software like MS Paint or very poor grade traditional materials.

THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO LOOK GOOD. We just want to have fun and loosen up about art, like our 14-year-old selves on DA used to. Don’t be a perfectionist – have fun creating something really bad and unwind!

About the badly tracing prompts: Don't get me wrong: These are shitposts, so please don't actually steal some artist's work and claim it as your own. Credit the company you took it from!

Feel free to share your results via #deviantartober

Most important of all: have fun!

Draw either yourself, your sona or your OC in MS Paint style (if you are a traditional artist, use low quality crayons or something like that).

Draw a traditional piece of either yourself, your sona or your OC and share it by taking a low quality, out of focus picture of your drawing.

Create a Sonic OC. Explain their powers.

Now use the Sonic Dollmaker to make a better Sonic OC, cuz drawing is hard: Male character dollmaker Female character dollmaker

Draw either yourself, your sona or your OC as either a wolf, lion, dragon, cat or horse. You may badly trace over Disney art.

Make that wolf/lion/dragon/cat/horse look even sparklier.

Write an excuse about why you couldn’t post today.

Take some official and well-known cover art, trace over it badly, color it with the bucket tool and claim it as your OCs. (for traditional artists: just lazily trace over it and take a pic)

Draw a character from a cartoon and add some obvious erotic undertone.

Draw an animal, paste it a few times and color them differently. Congratulations, you are an adopt artist now.

Combine an animal with a piece of food and create your own original adopt species.

Take an out of focus picture of your pet or some random merch. It is art now.

Draw something with wonky anatomy and claim it as a STYLE.

Draw either yourself, your sona or your OC overly cute and put 90% of the work into making the eyes look sparkly.

Draw an OC with uncomfortable sexy undertones. Wonky anatomy, like gazillion abs or balloon boobies are welcomed.

Ship yourself, your sona or your OC with a canon character and make them seem madly in love. You may draw your character into a screenshot, cuz again – drawing is hard.

Come up with some overly random ship (Like Mordetwi, etc.) and create a shipping name for it.

Create a DA stamp for one of these ships. (These are stamp shaped gifs, that show support of your amazing ship.)

Draw a weird DA fetish of your choice. The weirder, the better. (Honestly just browse “Newest Deviations” for a few minutes if you need inspiration)

Go on hiatus and leave a hiatus post.

Post a screenshot of a random game you are playing and pretend it’s 3d art.

Draw some edgy cats fighting – don’t use any reference!

Post some overly dramatic vent art. You may be vague about the issue and make it sound worse than it actually is. Sympathy fishing is welcomed.

Add some Linkin Park or Evanescence lyrics to a piece of art.

Create a fursona, but it’s actually just a Pokémon with different colored eyes.

Make either a My Little Pony, Homestuck, Creepypasta, Undertale, Lion King, Warriors or Balto OC. You may use free bases or lazily altered screenshots, cuz drawing is hard.

Make a new OC by copy pasting an existing OC and changing their colors into a gothic look.

Take a stock photo of a person/animal resembling that OC and badly paint over it, to make it look like your OC. Lazily altered Twilight screenshots are not forbidden.

Create some art using any sort of FREE base art.

Take some of your artwork, you did during this challenge and turn it into a blingee -> https://de.blingee.com/

It’s the final day and it’s Halloween and you don’t feel like drawing and you are artblocked, so fuck this. (You may also draw your OC being sad about being art blocked – or you may return to your normal life, because I definitely will do so)

[simprisottowriter]

Do you think you could do the same fluffy headcanons but for formaggio and Melone 👉👈

      I'd be more than glad, anon!! ♡ La Squadra deserves so much love and appreciation! They're a 'one of a kind' group! When you first see them, you feel like there is something more. They’re not just a team. They’re a family, full of trust, with a past that we may never know. That’s what makes them shine! Especially Melone and Formaggio! Both very interesting and lovely choices! As always, hope you like these headcanons!

°Fluff Headcanons°

◇ Melone is a very private and guarded person. Would casually overshare details that better be left unsaid, but he’d never speak openly about anything serious. He treasures memories he has made with his loved ones, and wouldn’t really want other people talking about them.

◇ Programming takes up a lot of precious free time of his day. It saddens him that he might not have enough time to spend with you. So, while working, he'd be so focused at what he is doing, so it wouldn't bother him if you messed with him a bit. Braiding or brushing his hair, painting his nails or drawing on his arm are some of the things he'd let you do on him, to cure your boredom. Though, if you start annoying him by poking him on his face, he'll stop concentrating on the screen, giggle at your silly antics and start poking you too.

◇ Has a distinctive aroma of cheap perfume, paired with the faint smell that computers emanate, like when the chemicals start to burn when the hardware gets warm. Though, his hair has a sweet and clean aroma, probably from the melon-scented shampoo he uses.

◇ No matter what time you wake up, you'll find a warm cup of coffee left for you. You have noticed it's never scorching hot or very cold, no difference if you wake up too early or a bit late. Melone saves each time how many hours you sleep in Babyface's database, and it always predicts what time you'll wake up next day, with incredible accuracy. When it's almost 10 minutes before you rise and shine, he takes a break for once and prepares your coffee. Leaves it neatly with a cute printed card from Babyface, with hand-written words of affirmation for you!

◇ His sleep schedule is messed up. Like, really messed up. One day he might wake up when dinner is ready, and the other he might not even sleep at all. When waking up early, you have seen him numerous times in the living room area, working endless and inhumane hours. His expression is weary and tired, but when he notices you walking in, he sits straight up. His eyes light up and his smile warms your heart, as he waves at you and gently calls your name. You mention to him that you're genuinely worried about his health, but he keeps insisting that it's not a big deal. Generally, it's random for him at what hour he wakes up. He never can follow a schedule. Might not show it, but the pressure and uncertainty of his job fill him with anxiety. It's hard to maintain a normal sleep schedule when you are so unsure of the future.

◇ Affection is a confusing thing for him. The first time you'll meet him, he'll seem like the most affectionate and touchy-feely person. Will keep asking the weirdest and most intimate stuff just to mess with you. Though, when being by his side for a long time, you realize he's actually a bit awkward. When he falls for someone, he’s afraid that he might weird them out. And he doesn’t want to lose them so easily. He will respect your personal space a lot. Verbally, he'll drown you with the strangest and sweetest compliments. But whenever he wants your attention and affection, he'd rest his head on your shoulder or hold your hand. Doesn't seem like the most easily flustered person, but he turns really bashful with just an affectionate touch. Once he becomes comfortable enough in your presence, get ready for surprise hugs! ♡

◇ Doesn't really cook, but would definitely do the chores before you even mention them. In La Squadra, they split the chores evenly, and each member does their share. He would always finish them first and early in the morning, so that he would have time to work on his computer. Bless his little workaholic heart.

◇ Following the above, he would be so concentrated on finishing his job, that he wouldn't even take breaks. Melone doesn't have the best connection with his surroundings, or his needs. He would appreciate so much having someone remind him to take a break for once from work.

◇ Whenever he’s tired, he leaves Babyface in your care. It’s very close to a computer, but the trick is that it charges from being used. As Babyface fills with energy, Melone does too. So he lets you watch series, search whatever you want, or play any old school games he has downloaded (Like Pinball Space Cadet and Minesweeper. He’d probably have the Oregon Trail too.)

◇ He has Clippy on his computer. That’s all.

◇ Extremely honest and blunt. Melone might be adorably weird and constantly giving effusive praise to his close ones, but he never sugarcoats any serious issue. He doesn’t mix his work with his personal matters. At whatever he is doing, he is always extremely professional and does his best in the time he’s given. 

◇ During winter, he randomly makes pillow forts from the couch pillows. When returning from work, you might find him lounging under a pile of carefully placed pillows, huddled in blankets and such. The more stern La Squadra members might discourage this behavior, but truth be told, you rarely see the pillow fort without Risotto or Prosciutto chilling in it. They insist that they’re not enjoying something so childish, but it’s difficult to move them away from it. Especially when Formaggio brings over his kittens and lets them loose in the pillow fort. They’ll make up any excuse not to leave.

◇ With this man around, a diagnosis from a doctor would be useless. Whenever you are feeling a random pain or cannot understand if your symptoms link to something, you'll just have to tell him. He’ll usually answer to you in an enigmatic way, with a question, hinting on what you will need to check.

◇ Babyface completes this ability of his. One of the things his computer can do is sensing the symptoms of every person that is close to Melone, and interpret their meaning. Whenever Melone tells you subtly that you have to give a little bit more care to a part of your body, it is because Babyface is predicting some possible but harmless illness, like a cold. This is how he shows his love for you. He hates this ability much more than he would like to admit. It pains him that he has sensed so many serious and incurable illnesses, on people that were full of life and joy. 

◇ His typing speed is 600+ characters per minute. Agile, and precise typing. Rarely misspells anything. His fingers look like they’re almost floating while he’s typing. He doesn’t even have to think where to press next. It's almost automatic for him. You find it extremely impressing, but he insists it isn’t that difficult to achieve.

◇ Has collections of old computers and phones, some of which are just spare parts of them. Refuses to throw the parts out, since he insists he might need them for the devices he makes.

◇ His ideal date would be staying at home, playing video games or just cuddling. Melone enjoys quality time the most. Though, he wouldn't mind going to a technology museum or to a planetarium with you. He finds it very sweet that you acknowledge his interests. (Also would love a karaoke night.)

◇ He isn’t fond of using pen and paper. For him, typing in his computer is the easiest way of writing. But whenever he has to finish paperwork, his handwriting is so distinctive and easy to recognize. Clean, sharp and evenly spaced. Just like it was written on a typewriter. Not slanted, with relatively large and slim letters. The exact opposite of graceful cursive letters. His signature is fairly simple, and easy to the eye. Whenever he doodles, Microsoft Paint is his go-to software. Likes making random lines with the pen, and then filling the spaces with the paint bucket. Usually also doodles criss-cross lines and spirals.

◇ In his work, he’s always expected to be very distant and leave his emotions aside. Laconic, aloof and giving off a “crazy scientist” vibe. Though, he’s not stern and ruthless like Risotto, neither as assertive as Prosciutto and is by far different from Ghiaccio's lunatic attitude. He doesn’t believe he has a role that shines in the team, but he couldn’t care less. He goes at his own pace. That makes people put the “careless and cold” tag on him. But Melone is more than just that. He feels a lot, but internalizes his emotions, since it’s unexpected of his character to show what he feels. Every sensation is so repressed, it will take patience and time to reveal them. Very similar to the closed nature of Babyface, a device full of data that he can only decipher. A stand is the manifestation of someone's soul. Babyface's haunting existence lurks behind unspoken, soul-wrenching events. Unknowingly, he represses all these painful memories. Diving deeper in his past could bring you pain but also understanding for his behavior.

◇ About privacy, Formaggio wouldn’t be very similar to Melone. He wants to flaunt what he has (this also includes the relationship you two have!), but will immediately stop if it puts you in danger. Though, he loves you so much and he likes to show this all the time! Sounds cliche, but he would be the guy to put his arm around your shoulder while walking outside.

◇ Usually, he's the last to rise and shine, so he appreciates waking up to a cup of coffee prepared for him. The fact that he goes to bed way too late might be at fault. Others believe that, during the night, he's probably in missions or out doing dubious stuff. In reality, he just binge-watches movies, plays video games or searches cat videos till early in the morning. Typical guy stuff.

◇ Ideal date? Genuinely anything. Formaggio loves hanging out with you, and is a big fan of the outdoors. From going for a drink, bowling or even to an amusement park, it's no different for him. He just likes going wherever would make you happier the most. But would definitely enjoy a night watching sports or staying home and playing with the kittens he owns.

◇ Very physically expressive and observant! He is in tune with his and other people’s emotions. It’s very easy for him to recognize whenever something is bothering you. He won’t ask directly what’s wrong, but he’ll lead the conversation to that subject. He’ll give you space to express how you feel, and try his best to support you and immediately find a practical solution to the problem!

◇ Just because he is the most cheerful and energetic in the team, that doesn't mean he can't be in low spirits sometimes. When full with negative emotions, he never makes them clear. He maintains his carefree persona, since he doesn't want to make you worry about him. Won't express his feelings, unless he is cornered with questions. And when you call him out on these white lies, he just hugs you. No words spoken. Silence full of love and care. Formaggio's way of showing love is physical, and he heals this way. Whatever bothered him is gone from his thoughts after a long and supportive hug from you.

◇ Incredibly good at betting games. Wins almost every time because he is good at reading the body language of his opponent. When the situation is dire, he’d use Little Feet to his advantage, and with simple and unnoticeable movements he’ll ensure that the game ends well for him. At the worst situation, he might do that, but he’s skilled enough to not go through with cheating. He brings you with him whenever he can, and finds it cute how you are so impressed by his every move.

◇ If this wasn't clear enough, this man loves pranking others. Especially harmless call pranks. Even to the rest of the La Squadra members. Would be the person to call any number that is written on random places, like on bathroom stalls or any wall. The pranks would be more successful if he wasn’t dying of laughter each time. His main victim is Ghiaccio, since he takes every joke and prank personally and starts continually ranting about them!

◇ Has a strong smell of alcohol, paired with the scent of leather and body spray.

◇ Doesn't have the money to buy you a real mansion, but he would use Little Feet on you and make you small enough to pass time in the giant dollhouse he has. It is a very frilly and girly dollhouse! The detail he has put, in decorating it, is admirable! Would definitely use the doll brushes to style and brush your hair. Can you just imagine the amount of doll clothes and accessories he has for you? My heart!

◇ Cat father. Takes so much care of all the cats in the neighborhood, that they gather around him and overwhelm him with meows while he is just chilling outside. Plus, it would be impossible for him to not have a few kittens of his own. He showers them with affection and care, and he’s never bored to play with them! Especially elderly cats. He wants them to have the happiest memories in their remaining years. Frequent visitor in animal shelters, and has always some cash aside to donate, to ensure that the animals are well-fed and properly cared for. You’re the only one that knows about this soft side of his. Has never revealed this to the rest of his teammates, since he wants to maintain the bad boy™️ image.

◇ Bold, spidery and often illegible handwriting, that is all over the place. Very fast and precise at note taking. Prefers pen over pencil, as he never uses an eraser, and always crosses out any mistake. I’m not really sure if he is the one that finishes paperwork in La Squadra. Though, he draws the silliest sketches on whatever paper he gets his hands on, or even on his desk! The paperwork he “borrowed” (from Pesci, probably) is also filled with unfinished hangman and tic tac toe games he played with you, during serious La Squadra meetings.

◇ Formaggio's stand continually shrinks things, with intensity that becomes clear only in the end. Minimizing their value. This could be the idea he had of himself in the past. But now, Formaggio lives in the moment. He wants control over things that he couldn’t control in his past. He showers you in compliments and affection, since he never wants you to feel the loneliness and worthlessness he lived through. Maintains a very excited attitude and is very cheerful all around, because he never wants to waste a moment in his life. He wants to shape a new, better life by your side.

[alphasmoonlit-selfships]

🍃 🐚 ⭐️

Hello mystery anon! Thank you so much for the ask! I forgot as I was writing that that were asks meant to be answered by me for my F/o, but considering my recent f/o takeover by my dearest Atsushi, he answered a few of the asks too! UwU;

"It is a shared blog between us, Darling," Atsushi commented lightly, resting his chin a top the petite brunette, "I'm sure they won't mind at all!" 🥰

"Well let's just jump right into it, shall we?"

🍃:  Do you live together? If not, would you like to? How would you or how do you decorate?

Atsushi: We do live together actually! You can know more about that here in this ask!

Though the second question is new to answer; it was a slow and gradual process to decorate our place after it was entirely cleaned and ready to inhabit. We started with basic things we could afford, the Agency definitely helping us to get a few other things to fill in the space and make it feel more homey. Which we were grateful towards nonetheless!

Even so, I think the decorator between us is Dany, she usually suggests colors and what might fit well with the setting of a certain room in our condo. As well as how the layout should be. Of course, I pitch in my own suggestions that she usually considers and takes full validation of 😄 it definitely helps her figure things out as she often hits a dead end and is left a bit irked when she runs out of ideas 👀

We often buy things at random that might make the condo more homey, be it buying some items for the living room or dining, some plants to make the place more lively, either inside or on the balcony space, or paintings and frames. Which might I add, we have hung some pieces we worked on together!

It was some quality time building when we painted and made a messy, yet nice piece done! I may not be much of an artist, but Dany does know how to boost someone’s confidence when it comes to the subject U///w///U she is very sweet, comforting and patient.

But yeah! We are a bit of a mix of traditional, minimalist, and modern through the home!

🐚:  Which one of you brings the most physical or emotional energy to the relationship? Are there ever times where it’s overwhelming to the other, or are you pretty evenly matched?

Atsushi: I think Dany and I have shared a decent amount of offering each other that physical and emotional and mental energy to our relationship. It varies a lot with what we experience individually, but overall it is evenly match. We have a deep understanding of one another and share a few similarities when it comes to how we think and want to act on our emotions and affections.

I think Dany gives more of the physical energy as she isn’t one to always put things into words as it sounds in her mind. Her affection is warm, sweet, comforting, it’s soothing and brings out any tension I feel personally after a bad day. She often sings and hums to offer a bit of vocal response, or asks questions for me that give me the door to open if I want to talk about something. She doesn't press instantly and allows space for me to figure out what I would like to say.

I do worry that sometimes I may be a bit overwhelming for her; she is rather emphatic and has the tendency to take other’s emotions that often do drain her later on. It..often leads her to be apathetic when she feels her own bad days.

Which leads to the opposite of me, she is more withdrawn from speaking about her struggles and worries. Always giving a lot of herself to me or others that she forgets about herself. That’s where I have slowly began to draw her out of that mindset, I can understand where she comes from in that regard and offer what she usually craves the most; To be listened without being interrupted or bringing up an assumption she hasn’t stated. She use to apologize,,, frequently for how she just kept rambling about some feelings and teared up out of emotion. She still does occasionally, but not as often as before.

We have been through a lot, uncovering old wounds and healing together. Giving each other that reassurance and validation we both crave more than anything. I think that’s a great positive to our relationship, is how well we share a wavelength in our emotions and how we naturally crave physical bliss from each other. It’s a steady and comforting recovery to just cuddle in bed together after a draining day, for either or both of us.

On a positive note, we are very affectionate and sweet together, so a lot of other people tend to say. Sometimes saying how we are wholesome, or adorable together. It is nice and validating to hear. I tend to be more loving in public when given the chance, Dany isn't much into PDA as she doesn't like so many eyes on her. But has gradually learned to not care too much on it. She has gotten more confident in that regard 🥰 especially with surprise kisses U///w///U

I think the first time she ever kisses me a bit...passionately in public was when someone was apparently flirting with me? I didn't have a clue about it if I have to be honest 😅 and I do think her wolf ability may have given her that forward reaction to kiss me. Surprised I was, but not at all opposed to it~ it was so cute to see slowly realize what she did later and how she practically combusted into embarrassment for her forward action. She definitely needed some reassurance and words of encouragement from me 🥰🥰🥰

Needless to say, she is adorable and I love my darling, tiny lover UwU <3

⭐️: Does your FO have any habits that you only noticed after spending a significant amount of time with them? Do they notice any of yours?

Habits eh? Hmm, Atsushi has some peculiar ones that are caused by his tiger ability... I mean so do I, but I'm normally like that since I was a child. 😅 He is like a cat sometimes and it is honestly endearing to witness and very comforting 🥰 he purrs when we cuddle and has these big eyes sometimes when I give him praise and kisses UwU. Sometimes dilated during more... affectionate times~

He also still bares some habits that stem from his time at the orphanage that I never noticed until we started living together. Such as his early sleep and morning wake up schedule. I’m not much of a morning person in the slightest 😅 I can be very irked and tense and need at least an hour to mentally wake myself up as I move about the place. I especially need coffee and some sort of protein with my food to wake me up.

I’m not very lively and may look irritated to a fault 😔 the amount of times I worried mi Tigre at the start because he thought he did something wrong ;;;w;;; of course with time he understood and got use to it and definitely gave me the space to compose myself. He definitely makes it easier to wake up with a few affectionate kisses and preparing breakfast ;;;w;;; I, of course, in the rare times do the same for him, I just have to be up prior to his now 6am wake up 😮‍💨

Hmm.. he also has his bad days, usually when a memory of his past flickers in his mind he kind of shuts down and it leads to nightmares occasionally. They were more frequent earlier on when we moved in together in the dorms and the first few weeks in our new home and have gradually slowed down. But sometimes I would wake in the middle of the night to him gone, immediately picking him out cowering away in a closet. Huddled in a ball and attempting to stifle his tears when I find him..

I was concerned, but not overly as before when he first did this prior to our relationship. Instead I joined him and offered him my comfort to ground him back from his terror and memory. Usually wordless, gentle comfort and letting him cry out all the emotions that twist and pained his heart. Once he calmed a bit, I offered any words of validation and usually pitch the question if he would like to talk about it. Sometimes yes, sometimes no, either or I don’t let up holding him and keeping him steady to present time.

It’s definitely helped a lot, mi pobre tigre… he feels bad sometimes for the disrupt sleep or mental toll it brings me. But I always remind him, gently but stern, that in those moments he is the one that matters and I am not about to abandon him in his time of need.

Maybe it’s because I understand him deeply in that sense, while our lives may not have been the same, we understand the toll our traumatic past takes on us, individually.

Atsushi has definitely been there for me a lot of the time, I have a lot of self doubt and need plenty of reassurance. I’m..overly sensitive too so I don’t like arguing or any rise in anger, it’s hard for me to…really stand up for myself in that regard; hee..to literally not cry because I am trying to make a point…

Ah sorry, about the small downed turn this took; I don’t normally talk about these things. Am trying to get better by talking more about it, especially with mi Tigre who honestly listens when so many … often don’t.

Nonetheless, some more positive, funny/cute habits from the last; Atsushi tends to ramble on about new things he learns and enjoys telling me more about it. I remember he spoke for a whole hour about chameleons, I drew him some cute doodles as he told me more about them. He keeps the image somewhere in his phone. He also rubs his neck or cups his chin a lot when confused, nervous or in deep thought.

He on the other hand has noticed how often I tend to sit on my legs, that I don’t have a single perfect posture no matter where I sit. Could be the most comforting chair or very stiff, hard ones and I still keep my legs up with me. I just can't for the life of me sit still at all, it'd last like less than 5 minutes at most 😅 but he finds it adorable and cute how often I can just curl myself into what looks like an awkward position to others but for me is rather comfy and just how I prefer to sit.

His lap is the most comforting place to sit tho 👀👀

Atsushi: You also have the bad habit of biting your lips, Darling 👀

👀...Noooo... okay yes I do, a lot, like a lot more as of recent,,, And I crack my fingers a lot too...and tap my feet, more so in public out of nervous jitters I think...

Well, that's enough of that~ we greatly appreciate the emoji asks and honestly love doing these kinds of asks 🥺 it gives me so much more of a chance to explore the dynamic and relationship between mi Tigre and I ❤️😍🥰 Leaves me warm and fussy and soft. A melting puddle of silly and foolish love U///w///U...

Please by all mean's don't be shy to send asks or talk with me! I do my best to respond when I can and want to give all my love and support to every self shipper! Till the next asks! Take care!

[daminettes]

Coming Home (1) - Hunger Games AU

hey guys! francine and i (aka @fsketchart) decided to collab for @april-angst-apocalypse!!! we kinda snapped doe

she wrote marinette’s pov while i wrote adrien’s pov, and we both wrote damians. i hope you guys like it!

It's the annual 100th Hunger Games.  As per every twenty-five years, they will be doing a special reaping.  This year, two families per District are chosen to sacrifice a child from each family to fight to the death in the arena.  After training for years, Damian is prepared to fight.  But is Marinette prepared?  Will Damian choose to save himself?  Will either of them come home to their families?  Afterall, there can only be one winner in the death match.

WARNING : Hunger games includes murder, we don't condone it & we don't write it in detail. However, if it can still be triggering for you this is not the best fic for you.  No shame if you're uncomfortable with it!  You take care of you and your needs first!  The hunger games has 24 children from ages 12-18 tossed into an arena, and are forced to battle with only one tribute allowed to keep their life.  If you're not comfortable, we hope you find an AU that better suites your tastes! 

 WARNING 2 : If a character is killed off, it's to highlight that everyone that was killed in the hunger games (as there can only be one winner) was killed off NOT because we "hate" the character, but because we felt like it would be more important to remember that the people killed were not faceless characters.  There were good people killed off, the hunger games doesn't ever really have a true victor.  Everyone loses someone or something in the end.  So if a character you like is killed off by someone else it's because we didn't want characters to kill off faceless people.  We don't want anyone to forget that the people who are killed were real people with families.

Marinette stepped down the wooden steps, slowly as they creaked.  Her mother and father were there, gathering their belongings.

“Come on, grab your things, we need to leave within the hour,” her father spoke.  Sabine blew out the candles, leaving only the natural light through the windows as their source of light.  Tom flipped the sign outside to closed, as he put on his worn jacket.  Marinette adjusted her braid, jumping when Sabine walked behind her and adjusted the ribbons.  Sabine tied a red ribbon in her hair with tears threatening to spill.  Sabine, silently held her daughter’s face in her hands, staring into her eyes, as she kissed her nose and walked away to the door.  Marinette followed her mother and father to the door, shutting it quietly behind her.

As they walked in the streets, no child raced ahead of their parents.  No child was jumping with joy.  They gripped their parent’s hands tightly, as they all stepped into the streets, making their way step by step to the center of the city.  Everyone was silent in the entire town, everyone scared.  The only sound heard was the tip taps of the shoes in the streets.  Everyone was heading in one single direction.

Many wore designer clothing, perfect colors, perfect hair, perfect shapes.  They were expected to be above perfection, nothing else was allowed.  Most people in their town were clothing makers.

This was, of course, was expected of District 8.  District 8, the textiles and fashion district.  Marinette’s family was one of the few who did a different profession, baking.  The Capitol expected nearly every family to deliver the finest quality of luxury clothing for them to wear.  No one dared rebel against the Capitol’s orders, not after the previous rebellion, where the Capitol wiped out the 13th District, who created nuclear weapons.  Each district was assigned a different task, each one was a slave to the Capitol’s wishes.  Marinette shudders at the thought.  So many were left dead from that fight, no children were spared.

Marinette gripped her father’s hand.  This year was the 100th annual hunger games.  Normally, each year they held the hunger games, where ages 12-18 would compete in the hunger games in bloodshed.  Two tributes, one male and female, of each District, would have their name reaped from a bowl and forced to compete in a death battle for the Capitol’s entertainment.  Another reminder that the Capitol controlled every aspect of their lives.  The Hunger Games only ended when one tribute was chosen.  Some people put their names’ in multiple times in exchange for food.  Other Districts like District One or Two, the wealthiest Districts, would volunteer to be part of the Hunger Games, believing that joining in the blood battle would be a high honor.  Marinette shook her head at the thought, before facing forwards once more.

Ahead of her, she saw Adrien.  He was walking with his father, with bags under his eyes.  Marinette couldn’t blame him, he lost many important family in the Hunger Games.  Marinette has lost many people close to her in the Hunger Games as well.  She walked over to him and took his hand, nodding assuringly.  Adrien refused to make eye contact, as his father pulled him closer to him.

Marinette remembered when they first met.  Marinette was doodling the people passing by the bakery.  She saw a beautiful boy with bright green eyes.  She immediately began drawing him, paying close attention to his eyes.  She could remember those eyes so clearly, and furiously drew on the paper, no longer bothering to look up at her reference.  She was so caught up in her sketching she didn’t even notice when said boy walked inside the bakery.  She finally noticed when he appeared over her shoulder, absolutely flattered by her work.  His green eyes lit up as he started posing, asking her to draw more.  He spent the entire afternoon at the bakery that day.

When they finally turned seven, her parents let them play in her backyard without supervision, as long as they remained there.  They would lie on their backs, with the grass tickling their toes.  They could smell the fresh air outside, the sounds of birds chirping and the grass blowing from the wind.  The sun hit their faces so brightly, as they stared at the skies.  They would spend hours, cloud watching.  Marinette adored the boy with green eyes and vowed to remain by his side.

Marinette and Adrien were cloud watching once more when they were ten, when Marinette noticed a small, tiny cloud out of the corner of her eye.  She smiled at the little heart-shaped cloud and tugged on Adrien’s jacket to show him.  When she looked at him though, his eyes were elsewhere.  She followed his line of sight, to see a beautiful girl standing near the fence of the backyard.  She was drying clothing outside, the breeze carrying her midnight hair behind her.  Each of her steps were elegant and graceful.  Each step was with purpose.  Never once did she trip or fall.  With perfect posture, she carried on her day.  When she looked over and noticed Adrien staring at her, she smiled softly and shook her head while chuckling.

Adrien quickly became fascinated with the girl with green eyes that could rival his own.  He tried to get to know her, and each day, he would come over to Marinette’s house, talking all about the girl with green eyes.  Marinette would just smile, and listen, chiming in here and there.

She never held it against him and moved on after a long time.  She tried her best to support him as his sister and began distancing herself from him.  But she always made sure to be there for him when he needed her.

As they neared the center of the city, Marinette braced herself.  Up ahead, she could already see the Peace Keepers up ahead.  The Capitol Peace Keepers were threatening District Citizens, ordering them to file in place, as the escort and advisor for District 8 stood at the podium.  They fired off warning shots at their feet as the children screamed.  Ivy who was selected as the coach for District 8, adjusted her hair as she stared at District 8’s citizens with disgust.  She ruffled her hair and touched up her makeup, with bright colors in her outfit.  It highly contrasted the outfits of District 8, who were all cloaked in dark colors, in hopes of blending in with the crowd.

Marinette followed her parents in line, blending in with the other terrified children, as the reaping began.

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“Adrien, wake up.”  A voice came that followed with a knock from behind his door. “We are leaving in an hour, get ready and go down to eat breakfast.”

“M-Coming Father,” Adrien muttered while struggling to get himself to wake up.

It's The Reaping Adrien thought to himself.  He dreaded this day.  Of course, his father refused to let him volunteer for the Hunger Games, not after what happened to his mother, but still, there was something that scared Adrien today.  It was his first time being eligible for the Hunger Games.  Just a short few months ago, he turned 12.  Now he could very well be walking to his death.  The chances of being picked were slim, but there was still a chance.

Adrien sighed and pushed the dark thoughts that came to his mind away and got out of his warm soft bed.  Light shined through his large window as he walked across his large empty room.  He slowly walked towards the closet and picked out his outfit for the day.  He reached into his closet and grabbed out the suit Natalie had left for him.  His father would never let him leave the house without looking up to standard.  He carried them with him as he made his way into the shower, and let the warm water try to calm his thoughts.

Adrien stood in the shower for about ten minutes before actually washing himself off. He just stood there and thought about how much his day could change him.  His tears blended in with the water, as he pleaded to whatever god that may be out there.  Please don’t let him end as his mother did.  He was still young when she died, but he could still remember fragments of that day.  His mother was pregnant at a young age with his father, and they were planning a beautiful wedding.  Everyone was supposed to be there, his friends, his neighbors, even the Dupain-Chengs.  But then came the reaping.  Almost no one thought Emilie would get picked.  Almost every year the lower class was selected, the rich seemed untouchable.  No one could fathom the idea of Emilie being chosen.  And yet she was.  And not a single person volunteered to take her place.  And so Emilie fought, and died in the Arena, after having just given birth to Adrien in the arena.  Gabriel was sobbing as he locked himself in his home, a home that was meant for a family.  Adrien, although young, remembered rewatching the hunger games on his father’s computer, and standing horror.  Watching that old video was one of Adrien’’s greatest regrets.  He knew some of the people in that arena from business deals, and he saw how they quickly turned into murdering monsters.  He turned off the warm water and was hit with a cold breeze, he quickly shivered and threw on his towel as quickly as he could. He made his way to his room, got changed, and headed downstairs.

Adrien quickly made his way down to the dining room and quietly sat himself down into his seat.

“Good morning, father,” Adrien spoke quietly, while shoving a piece of toast into his mouth and taking a sip of his tea.

“Good morning, Adrien.  Slow down we don’t want you choking.  Agrestes are not slobs.”

“Apologies, father...”

After the short conversation, they both settled in awkward silence, Adrien slowly eating his toast while Gabriel read a book that Emilie used to enjoy.  After finishing his toast and tea he beckoned Natalie forth to bring his dirty dishes to the washing machine.  Adrien cleared his throat, before looking at his father.  Gabriel turned to him with tired eyes.

“Father...if you don't mind...before we leave may I take a few minutes to visit mother's statue in the garden?”

Gabriel paused for a long time, as he stared at the table.  Natalie put a hand on his shoulder, and Gabriel looked up at Adrien.

“Alright, but make it quick.  We need to make it to the center in time for your reaping.”

“Thank you, father!” Adrien said while running towards the gardens.

As he made his way towards the garden he was hit with the pleasant smell of roses and daisies. His mother's favorite.

He slowly made his way towards the statue and plopped himself down.

“Hello, mother.  I miss you, like a lot…  Please give me your strength to get through this.  I hope you miss us too.  I love you,”  Adrien heard Natalie call his name.  “I'll see you soon, mother,” Adrien spoke while standing up and brushing away any leftover dirt from his pants.

Adrien and his father made their way to the center, with Natalie and the Gorilla following close behind them.

They walked in silence with the other hundreds of families.  Suddenly, Adrien felt something grip his hand.  It was soft and warm, as he looked down to see Marinette.  Adrien felt his father pull him closer to him.  Marinette dropped his hand and gave him a small, forced smile.  Adrien returned the smile before she walked off.

Gabriel turned to Adrien, softly speaking.  “Adrien, no matter what happens today.  I will always love you.”

Adrien was surprised, before hugging his father.  “I love you too, father.”

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Damian sighed while looking up at the ceiling in his room. It was 6:30 in the morning and he had no idea how this day would go. Just a measly two years ago he would’ve been excited, almost grateful for this day to come.  Yet now, after meeting his father, he dreaded this day.  He let another sigh escape him while he pushed himself away from his bed.

Training with Talia was hard. Extremely hard. Damian would spend multiple days with non-stop training for these games.  Talia told him that to compete in the games?  It would be an honor.  Many people in his District, District 1 of luxury goods, would pray to get chosen.  He should be prepared. He is prepared. But he doesn't want to be prepared.  Because after meeting his father, he realized how bitter it would be to die in those games, to turn into a monster in those games.  He’s seen what the arena has done to Talia and his grandfather.  He never wishes to become them.  Two years ago, Damian would’ve volunteered for the hunger games.  But now?  He will do anything to avoid them.  He is the last child in the Wayne family to be eligible for the games, with Tim turning 18 just a few months ago.  Damian was determined to stay with his new family, but that doesn’t mean the fear doesn’t go away.

Bruce knocked on the door to his room.  Damian called for him to enter.  Sitting down, Bruce sighed.  They sat in silence, neither sure what to say.  Bruce starts.

“Damian, I want you to know, this has never been easy for me.  It’s never easy for anyone.  And I know that this will be your first year entering into the Hunger Games.  It’s been hard, with several children.  It hurt me, even more, when Jason was chosen one year, and when no one volunteered to take his place.  But I promise you this, should you ever get chosen, I will make every deal, pay off any price, do anything it takes to make sure you don’t go in those arenas.  I will do anything to make sure you come home safely.”  Damian stared at Bruce, with nothing to say.  “I promise,” Bruce spoke, holding out his pinky.

“Father, what are you doing?”

“Your grandmother used to make pinky promises with me when I was much younger.  A pinky promise is never broken, Damian.  I promise you, you will come home safely to us.”  Damian nodded, and looped his finger with his fathers’.

Soon, Alfred called to them to begin the journey to the center of the city.  Everyone began dressing in their finest jackets, as they made their way to the door.

Damian sighed, leaving the entrance of his house. His brain was telling him not to move. To stay there. But his feet moved on his own, following his family .

“Hey, it’s okay, baby bird.  Don’t worry about it. You won't get picked.” Jason said ruffling his hair.

“He's right, Damian,” Tim chimed in.

“Hey, and even if you were picked, there’s a lot of children who want to fight in the Hunger Games, someone is bound to volunteer!” Dick included.

“Thank you. I appreciate it,” he spoke while lowering his head to try to prevent the tears from shedding.

“Don't worry Damian. We’ll protect you,” Bruce said while kneeling down to his level. “Don't worry. We promised to, remember?” He said while showing him his pinkie. “And we don’t break promises.”

Damian nodded.  Instead, he avoided eye contact.  “I understand, father.”

“Now let's go!” Jason cheered.

They all started to walk ahead leaving Damian behind.  Damian took a deep breath, as he quickly sped up his pace to catch up with them.

Soon enough, they were reaching the center.  They could hear the warning shots ringing out from the center of the District.  It was time to start The Reaping.

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31 Cute Things To Do For Your Boyfriend

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31 Cute Things To Do For Your Boyfriend

Harini Natarajan Hyderabd040-395603080 September 13, 2019

Having a boyfriend who loves you to the moon and back is a blessing. The best way to shower your affection on him is to do things that show him that he is important to you. The best part is you don’t have to spend a lot of money. All it takes are honest efforts, which can make your relationship strong and everlasting. Here is a list of 31 cute things to do for your boyfriend that will surely put him on cloud nine and make him feel lucky to have someone like you in his life.

31 Cute Things To Do For Your Boyfriend

1. Hold His Hand

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Reaching over to grab his hand in a crowd is one of the best ways to make your boyfriend feel loved and wanted. If you are in the beginning stages of your relationship, holding hands means a great deal. Simple actions like pulling him close to you make him feel secure in the relationship.

2. Take Him To Your Favorite Place

We all have a happy place where we could spend hours alone and be at peace. Sharing this place with him and taking him there indicates that you trust him. You could spend time there, making memories that would last forever. A small gesture like this would make him feel welcome and special.

3. Steal Some Kisses

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Sneaking in a quick peck on his cheeks while no one is looking is one of the cutest signs to show him that he means a lot to you. It shows him that you are proud to have him around and are not afraid to demonstrate your love.

4. Draw For Him

Make a cute card for him or doodle the things you do together to create wonderful memories of you both. The next time you think of going to the gift shop to buy him the perfect card, stop! Consider making it yourself – it will bring a smile on his face, for sure.

5. Commit To Him

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Not every guy runs away from commitment. If he likes to keep things traditional in love, he might like your dedication. There is no gift greater than loyalty. Give him all your trust, and you will notice the commitment and security reflected right back.

6. Gift Him Something Special

When it comes to guys, finding the right gift might be challenging. It is best if you stick to things that he can connect or relate to – be it a watch from his favorite brand or a tie he will wear to work. These are the gifts that will make him feel wanted and special.

7. Plan A Shower With Him

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Although it requires a decent level of trust and intimacy, taking a shower together brings you both closer emotionally and makes you more confident about your body. Try a romantic setting of a bubble bath with scented candles and petals.

8. Go for A Long Walk

If you are contemplating spending time indoors with your boyfriend instead of going out, you might want to reconsider it. A romantic walk can ease out the regular stress of your lives and help you discover new things about each other as well. What’s more, the two of you get to spend quality time with each other!

9. Be Funny

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Laughter is the best medicine. It not only relieves stress but also releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones, which make you feel great. Find ways to make him laugh. Share a joke or make funny faces. The ability to laugh with your partner is important because it shows you can take on anything that life throws at you, without getting bogged down.

10. Write Small Notes For Him

Sometimes, you may think that he might not appreciate gestures like a card or a special love note. Well, he might probably be collecting all your good morning notes and keeping it in his diary to show off to his family and friends. To make his day, leave small notes beside his pillow to make him feel loved and cared.

11. Notice Him Closely

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You might think that this is the weirdest and creepiest thing to do to your boyfriend, but try to follow every little movement of him. The way he tucks his shirt, the way he brushes his hair away from his face, the way he smiles, etc. When he sees you staring, he might blush, but he will surely love the attention and feel closer to you emotionally.

12. Dress Up For Him

With time, we start taking things for granted and get too comfortable to make an effort to dress up.  Don’t let that happen. Every once in a while, give him a surprise by dressing up for him. This will keep the sparks alive.

13. Hug Him Close

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What could be a better way to convey your love than pulling him close, so you can feel his heart beating? Never underestimate the power of a hug! It can bring you and your boyfriend closer than you could imagine. Hugs are not only warm and comforting, but they also relieve stress and increase happiness and social bonding.

14. Tell Him You Love Him

“I Love You”  – these three magical words are very powerful. Every time he says or does something for you, remind him that you love him, and you will see him melt like ice cream.

15. Dance With Him

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You may or may not be the perfect dancer – it does not matter. Pull him up for a duet when you are alone with him. Decorate your room with dim lights, play his favorite music, and lead him to a dance that you both will remember forever.

16. Remind Him That You Are Lucky To Have Him

Even though you feel he knows that he is the one for you and you would never get tired of loving him, sometimes, telling him might make his day. Tell him that he means the world to you and you want him to be your forever love, and see the twinkle in his eyes.

17. Spend Quality Time With Him

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The secret to a good relationship is the time you spend understanding each other. Spend time talking about your future, try to understand his perception of life, and remember all that he tells you. These cute little things you do for him will make him feel like the luckiest man on earth.

18. Share Your Secrets With Him

The best way to strengthen a relationship is by opening up to each other. Telling him your secrets will make him feel close to you and indicates that you are comfortable sharing your deepest thoughts with him. He will open up soon enough, and you must remember to be careful not to be judgmental.

19. Fall Asleep On Him

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Men are naturally inclined to play the role of a protector. Rest your head on his shoulder or lap and fall asleep. It will make him happy and feel powerful as it shows you are extremely comfortable with him and trust him completely.

20. Leave The Past In The Past

You might be curious about his past and wonder if your love is enough for him. But asking him about his ex will only bring back bitter memories. The best thing to do is to give your boyfriend new memories to make, which will make him forget the past and help him move on.

21. Sing To Him

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The best part is you don’t need to have a beautiful voice to do this. Just plug in the mike or strum your guitar and sing! You can make a list of all the songs he likes and surprise him by singing them. If you are nervous about putting up a live performance, you can record it for him and play.

22. Take Him Out To Dinner

Just because he is the guy, it doesn’t mean that he has to ask you out always. Turn the tables on him. Take him out to his favorite restaurant and order his favorite dish. You can surprise him further by taking him to his favorite game night and supporting his team.

23. Spend Time Under the Stars

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There is something beautiful about a starlit sky. Watching the stars puts things in perspective. It makes you philosophical and helps you focus on the things that actually matter – like your love and future together.

24. Talk To Your Parents About Him

Telling your parents about your boyfriend is taking your relationship to the next level. If you are blessed with less conservative parents, making him a part of your fun family gang will help him be even more comfortable with you and the people who actually matter to you.

25. Cook For Him

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Yes! The way to his heart goes through his stomach. Try learning his favorite dishes and surprise him with a refreshing breakfast or a candlelight dinner. It will not only brighten his day but also show him how much you care for him.

26. Throw Him A Surprise Birthday Party

Birthdays are always special, no matter how old they are. Throw a surprise birthday party by inviting all his friends over. You can also plan a romantic trip and surprise him with the tickets a week before his birthday. He is bound to love this cute gesture.

27. Give Him A Massage

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If your boyfriend comes home all tired after work, give him a nice massage. It will not only ease out his tiredness and stress but also help you spend quality time together. You might want to keep the ambiance romantic.

28. Compliment Him

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we tend to take things for granted and do not appreciate and acknowledge our partner’s efforts. Take time out and compliment him for the little things he does for you. It might be how he helps you carry the bags while you are out shopping or how he knows what to order when you are feeling really low. Compliment him sincerely and watch his face light up.

29. Make It His Day

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Mark a date in the calendar as his day, when you do anything and everything he says. It can be as simple as waking him up with breakfast in bed or going paragliding. It will surely boost your relationship and make your boyfriend feel like the luckiest man on earth.

30. Read To Him

Spending time together does not always mean you have to go outdoors. You can simply relax on the couch, pick his favorite book, and read it to him. Doing the little things will bring you closer than you ever imagined.

31. Call Him Often

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Though work might keep you both busy, try to sneak in calls during your breaks to tell him that you love him. If he’s having a hard time at work, your call will cheer him up and keep him recharged for the rest of the day. You can also send him links to your favorite songs and videos.

Keeping your boyfriend happy does not take a lot. Genuine effort and sincere gestures of love go a long way in cementing your bond. No matter what you do together, make sure you are present, and create beautiful memories to cherish lifelong.

What is your favorite thing to do for your boyfriend? Share your ideas and thoughts in the comments section below.

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