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[staytheb]

Audition Day

Genre: college!au, slice of life, slight fluff, slight angst Word Count: 3,554 Summary: Serena, Jasmine, Katherine, and Melanie find themselves auditioning for the Sing In May a week after the White Day Festival and even happen to run into several NCT members as well.

Day Festival masterlist.

Warning: semi-proofread.

whoo! hi. i’m on a roll at the moment and i hope it won’t fade away so fast. my mental health has seemed to improve lately and work isn’t as stressful as it used to be. also i can work on my stories without being so drained and uninterested. anyways, since i’m in the mood here is another snippet for that NCT story series of sorts. have no idea what to actually call it, but they’re pretty much standalones lol. but yeah, happy reading and kthxbai, Admin Lia~

A week later the quartet found themselves in the school's auditorium at eight in the morning. They were informed by Gina to arrive early for the auditions and if they did then they wouldn't have to go to any of their classes, but could still receive the attendance and work for missing them. So here they were all comfy in sweats and hoodies awaiting for further details along with all the others auditioning for the showcase. Anyways, for the past few days the quartet have been practicing a few songs just in case another participate was doing the same song and didn't want to clash. So they prepared backup songs although they wondered if they should've even bothered as they didn't voluntarily sign up in the first place.

"This is still so early, bro." Serena said in-between a yawn while slouching in her seat. "Why do we need to be here so early though?"

"Gina said the auditions will be all day as oppose it to being a three day auditioning due to last minute changes." Jasmine stated as she also let out a yawn and was slouching in her seat.

"What's up with the last minute changes this year?" Melanie asked to no one in particular.

"I know, right." Katherine agreed. "I just hope they have snacks."

"If not, then I'm leaving to get bubble tea." Serena remarked.

"You and your unhealthy obsession with bubble tea."

Jasmine eyed her friend as Serena shrugged.

"It's addicting."

"By the way, what's the name that Gina gave us for this?" Katherine asked remembering something.

"I think it's Lady Rose or something." Jasmine replied as Melanie went through her friend to double check.

"Ah, it's Roseate Bloom now. It was Lady Rose."

"What about our stage names?" Serena inquired interested in the topic all of a sudden. "Is it similar to what we used in the past?"

"Um," Melanie continued to scroll through her phone before answering, "Yeah something like that."

Melanie showed the trio their new stage names as the twins sighed while Serena chuckled.

"I guess Gina had as much fun as I did."

"True."

Soon the group of four looked about them as they noticed that the auditorium was quite filled up save a few seats here and there. They continued talking as they wondered how many acts were actually going to perform and if the ones in charge of the event was going to be picky or not.

"Hello everyone and thank you all for joining us this morning for auditions."

Haji, the overall person in charged of Sing In May, stood on stage to welcome the participants getting the attention of everyone present. She then motioned for several more people to join her.

"This year joining me in the selection for those to participate in Sing In May are Daeyoung, Lina, Jenny, Sulhee, Aaron, Dohyun, and Ray. So please be mindful of us and we'll be mindful of you."

The other seven introduced themselves before walking off the stage and down the area where several tables were set up like booths as Haji continued speaking.

"Anyways, I'm going to divide you guys into certain sections before you audition. When I call out your name and or the group you're with, please make your way to one of the seven booths quietly and without disturbances led by one of them."

Haji explained while holding several pieces of paper and motioning to the tables.

"Please pay attention as once you move over to your assigned area where Ray, Sulhee, and the others will hand you your name-tags and other information. When everyone is settled the auditions will start at nine."

"I still can't believe we have to wear these until auditions are over." Serena complained as she adjusted the straps of her large name-tag.

"It makes us seem like real trainees having one of those monthly evaluations." Katherine mused. "I kinda like it."

"Of course you would." Melanie remarked with a laugh as she got done adjusting her name-tag.

"Anyways, I'm just glad that we don't have to wear any costumes for this."

"I know." Jasmine agreed.

"But if we make it in for the showcase I'm sure Gina got something in mind for us to wear."

Serena sighed upon imaging that.

"So true. Anyways, I'm just mad that we're in the late afternoon. I would rather get it done and over with."

"Maybe Gina will do something later on about it." Katherine reasoned with a laugh. "I wondered how many they're gonna accept this year."

"Depending on how the acts goes today we could have at least like twenty." Jasmine answered.

"That's roughly like an hour." Melanie calculated. "Wasn't it like two hours or three hours last year?"

"I think so." Jasmine recalled. "But last year was a competition and not a showcase so there were quite a few rounds or something like that for last year's Sing In May."

"Oh yeah, I remember that now. Gina told me that the whole competition was a mess to deal with due to everyone not being on the same page. Both the staffs and the contestants" Katherine recalled remembering what happened last year. "Anyways, so they're doing a showcase and I think it's gonna be at least thirty to get in as many people as possible."

"What are they trying to get with the funds from this showcase for?" Serena asked once she was satisfied with her name-tag placement.

"It's going for the All-Star Sports competition." Jasmine answered. "Gina mentioned they wanna add an actual obstacle course which fell through last year."

"Oh really? That'll be cool." Melanie said with a nod.

"Anyways," Katherine directed the conversation elsewhere. "Just like what Serena said earlier, let's get some bubble tea."

"Aight then. Let's go."

Serena cheered happily at the prospect of a boba run.

"What flavor did you get again?" Katherine asked Serena upon seeing her drink.

"Rose."

She offered the drink towards her friend.

"Do you wanna try?"

"No thanks. I'm good. Wintermelon is all I need."

"Let me try that mochi waffle you got." Melanie asked her sister as Serena handed one of them over to her. "Is it any good?"

"I dunno. I saw a post about it online and wanted to try it." Serena answered with a chuckle. "It looked good and smells lovely."

The group of four were casually heading back to the university after buying their snacks and drinks. They were enjoying themselves and taking in the sunshine until they ran into an ex-friend of Serena's just outside the entrance of the university. He was with two other males.

"Oh ho. Look who we have here." The ex-friend exclaimed as he and his two buddies blocked the quartet's path.

"Must be fate bringing us together, Serena."

"You wished that was true, Sammy." Jasmine stated as she instinctively moved to put a barrier between the male and her friend.

"Why don't you buzz off?"

Sammy cast her an annoyed look.

"This doesn't concern you, Jasmine."

"It does when you keep on bothering her when she ended the friendship two years ago."

Sammy scoffed.

"That's what you think."

"It's not what we think. It's what we know." Katherine clarified as she, too, joined her twin in blocking the male from Serena.

"Besides, what are you even doing over here?"

"I can do whatever I want, Katherine." He answered with a snicker.

"Seriously, dude, why can't you just leave her and us alone." Melanie told him off. "There's no reason for us to associate with one another."

Sammy cast his eyes onto Melanie with a hard stare.

"Hey, if we happen to cross paths, then who am I to deny that."

"Right." She motioned to the school. "Just outside the university like that?"

"Well, it is what it is. So what are you gonna do about it, Melanie?"

The girls didn't like the way he had said Melanie's name. They also didn't like the way he stood with his friends behind him. The quartet became cautious and wary when they noticed that his friends almost surrounded them a second later.

"Look, Sammy. We're no longer friends so just leave me and them alone." Serena reasoned with the male as she stood before him now.

"You really think you're all that, don't you, Serena?"

Sammy scoffed as Serena remained firm.

"I do if I have to. Please just stop doing whatever it is you're doing."

Before Sammy could say or do anything else, two other voices intervened from behind him.

"Is there a problem here?"

"Ling Shuang?"

The whole group turned their attention to the newcomers and the quartet recognized the two as Kun and WinWin with WinWin calling Serena by another name.

"No, there's no problem and no you don't need to bother. I'm just having a chat with my girlfriend and her friends." Sammy answered trying to coolly play it off.

"I'm not your girlfriend." Serena clarified with a firm tone. "And we were not having a chat."

Somehow the two males made their way over to the group and eased themselves in-between Sammy and his friends and the quartet.

"I'm sure these ladies have ended their interaction with you fellas." Kun said in a calm tone while shooting Sammy a smile, but his eyes said otherwise.

Sammy looked between the two males and the females before glancing at his own friends.

"Psh, whatever. She's not even worth it." Sammy said while backing off.

He motioned for his friend to get out of there.

"Let's go."

Sammy and his buddies took off with Sammy not even glancing back. The quartet let out a breath of relieved as they hoped this was the final time they would see him.

"You good?" Melanie asked her sister with a worried look. "I think we should put a restraining order on him."

"I'm fine and I think so, too." Serena answered before turning to the two males. "Thank you and sorry that you guys had to get involved."

"No worries. Gotta help people when things like that occur." Kun brushed it off in good-nature.

Meanwhile, WinWin cast Serena a stern look.

"Ling Shuang."

"Sorry, WinWin. I thought he wouldn't appear after you told him off last time."

WinWin sighed, but nodded.

"It's fine. Just, be safe and don't go anywhere alone. Okay?"

"I will. Thanks."

"You're welcome."

"Are you sure that she and WinWin have nothing going on between them?" Jasmine muttered to the other two, but Serena overheard her.

"We don't." Serena clarified.

"By the way, Serena, why does he call you by another name?" Katherine inquired a moment later.

"I came up with a Chinese name for myself when I first met him and it stuck since." Serena explained as Melanie laughed.

"Yeah, that sounds about right."

Kun happened to noticed their name-tags.

"Ah, are you guys participating in the Sing In May, too?"

"Auditioning." Jasmine corrected. "We don't know if we'll actually be in the showcase."

"Well, good luck. Our other friends are also participating, but with different teams. Why don't we head back together?"

While heading back to the auditorium, Serena had to keep her friends and sister in check as they kept pushing her to walk alongside either boys to tease her. Both males noticed, but didn't comment as Serena just shook her head to indicate that it was nothing while later glaring at the trio to stop their little antics. They didn't.

"There's actually a lot of good acts auditioning here to be honest." Katherine commented after watching a soloist belt out notes like no other.

"Do they really need us then?" Serena asked skeptically. "I mean, honestly there were some real good ones that could definitely bring in some interests."

"Even if we wanna leave, Gina would not let us live it down." Melanie reasoned with a yawn. "Has Gina responded back yet?"

"Not yet. We still have less than half an hour left." Jasmine informed her. "Besides, Gina was gonna message us when to be back there."

Upon returning to the auditorium, the quartet were informed by Gina that their time slot had actually been moved up earlier than previous as well as the list of songs the others auditioning were performing to. It made it easier for the quartet which song to audition with and to get it done and over with as well.

"This is so annoying." Serena commented as she slumped into her seat. "At least it'll be over soon."

The trio turned to look over at Jasmine who let out a suppressed squeal. They follow her line of sight and noticed that she had spotted Johnny in the distance. He was speaking with the rest of his Nu Chi Theta members. They wondered if all or some of them were going to participate in the Sing In May.

"Hey, you should've confessed when he met up with us earlier when we arrived with WinWin and Kun." Serena teased as she nudged Jasmine who nudged her back.

"No way I could do that on my own. I would need someone with me."

"Hmm, maybe Serena can help out by asking Taeyong on a date." Katherine mused as Serena frown with a shake of her head.

"Then how about Melanie asking Jaehyun out then?"

Katherine looked over at Melanie who shot her a knowing look.

"Or you can be a good sister and ask Taeil out and then the both of you could go on a double date instead of Serena and I."

"Anyways, let's go." Katherine responded instead dodging the topic. "Gina just messaged us to head backstage to prep."

"One, two," Jasmine started the greeting like always whenever they were a performing group before finishing as a team in a cheerful tone, "We are Roseate Bloom! Hello!"

The quartet quickly introduced themselves with the stage names that Gina had designated for them with the meaning of flowers in the order of Melanie, Katherine, Serena, and Jasmine.

"I'm Jin Dalrae"

"I'm Jang Mihwa."

"I'm Han Songyi."

"And I'm Min Deulle."

Roseate Bloom bowed as their were some applause. Jasmine spoke again.

"We'lll be performing We Are A Bit Different so please watch over us kindly."

"Thank you." Haji thanked them as she motioned for them to start. "Whenever you're ready to go."

The group went into formation as they waited for the music to start. Despite their earlier complaint they found themselves once again enjoying it. When the song came to an end did they remain in their ending poses and waited a few seconds before dropping it and awaited what Haji and the others had to say.

"Alright, thank you so much for your audition, Roseate Bloom." Haji thanked them with a smile while writing on the clipboard before her.

She then glanced at the others.

"Would you guys like to say anything?"

Lina nodded before looking over at Serena with a smile.

"Han Songyi." She announced as it was quiet for a moment.

Jasmine nudged Serena that it was her that Lina had called upon.

"Uh, yes?" Serena answered as she looked at her curiously.

"Where did you buy that strawberry cat hoodie?"

Serena relaxed upon hearing Lina's question and answered with a small smile.

"Ah, it was a gift from a friend back home. I don't know where he bought it though."

"Ah, if you find out, then will you let me know?"

"Of course."

The others laughed as Haji went back on topic.

"Anyone else have something to say?"

Daeyoung raised his hand as he looked at them all.

"Jang Mihwa, could I request you sing a little something right now?"

"Uh," Katherine stalled as she slightly panicked while glancing at the other three.

"Oh, that song you sang this morning when showering." Melanie suggested in a whisper as Katherine nodded feeling less nervous.

"Yeah. I can do that."

Daeyoung smiled as everyone else anticipated what Katherine would sing.

~Let me sing a song for love, I wanna sing a song for love, let it be a song for love, and you can hum along, and someday you'll find it, the way to sing your song for love, song for love, song for love, maybe someday you'll find it, the way to sing your song for love~

Katherine sang the chorus for Song For Love and sheepishly cast a smile afterwards.

"Thank you so much, Jang Mihwa." Daeyoung thanked her with a clap. "I'm good now."

Haji chuckled before looking at the rest of the judges.

"Anything else?"

Ray raised his hand this time while looking at the quartet.

"Min Deulle, I'm assuming you're like the leader of Roseate Bloom?"

"Uh, yes." Jasmine answered with a sheepish laugh. "De facto leader."

"Nice. You give off that vibe to me. How do you feel about having that role?”

Jasmine shrugged as she answered nonchalantly.

“I don’t mind, really. I’m just glad to know that I have a wonderful team to stand by me and help me lead.”

“Ooh, good answer.”

Ray chuckled before asking another question.

“Anyways, are the names listed on your name-tag your stage names, perhaps?"

"Mmhmm. For Sing In May purposes."

"I see. Is it related to your group name that's why?"

"Yes, it is."

"Very nice."

Ray looked at Haji with a satisfied smile.

"I'm good here as well."

Haji chuckled once again and asked once more if anyone else had anything for Roseate Bloom with Sulhee raising her hand and directing her attention onto Melanie.

"Yeah, Since Jin Dalrae hasn't spoke yet, could you sing a little something for us right now?"

Melanie's eyes went wide at being caught off guard just like Katherine until Katherine suggested a song for her to do, too, just like what Melanie had done for her.

"Sure." Melanie answered before singing a snippet of All To U.

~Imma give it all to you, and baby it’s so true, I’m gon be insane that when I’m lying next to you, I’ll give it all to you and baby it’s so true, I’m gon be insane that when I’m lying next to you~

"Ohh, lovely." Sulhee praised with glee. "Thank you so much, Min Dalrae."

Sulhee nodded at Haji who once again asked if the others wanted to commented before facing the quartet again after receiving head shakes.

"I think that's it for now, ladies. We'll notify if you're in the final line-up within a week. Have a good rest of your day, Roseate Bloom."

"Thank you."

The quartet thanked them as they bowed once more before walking off and handling all of the items back to one of the student council members as another group walked past to perform.

"Oh!"

"Serena! Melanie!"

"Watch our stage!"

"Yeah. Watch us!"

"And let us know how we did afterwards."

The male quintet spoke as they walked by the quartet as they addressed Melanie and Serena while waving politely at Katherine and Jasmine.

"Oh yeah, sure. Serena and I will totally be cheering for y'all!" Melanie informed them as she nudged Serena playfully.

"Cool! Thanks!"

The quintet ran off to prepare while Jasmine stared at them with a shocked face.

"You guys also know Chenle, Jisung, Jaemin, Jeno, and Renjun, too?"

Jasmine playfully smacked.

"Girl, y'all had the connection this whole time and could've helped me out with Johnny."

"We're just mutual friends through Ten, Jasmine." Melanie clarified. "It's not like we actually hang out with them. Besides, just confess already."

"Yeah, for real. Confess." Serena chimed in with a sour face not directed at her friend. "If we did announce our friendship, then we would be stalked by their dumb fangirls. They're so obsessive, so possessive, and even beyond rational. It's kinda mind-bogging."

Jasmine nodded upon hearing those words.

"Oh, true. Sorry. I didn't mean it like that. My bad for sounding like one."

"It's okay, sis, and you’re not that bad as them, but just go through the natural way and not be a stalker that would make them hate you even more." Katherine advised before looking over at the other pair of sisters with a cheeky expression.

"By the way, I think it was bound to happen one way or another."

"Why do you say that?" Melanie asked with a puzzled gaze.

"Well, the way I see it we're all gonna be crossing paths more since we all have a crush on a Nu Chi Theta member. Another thing to note is that you and Serena are actually on friendly terms with several of them already."

"This isn't a drama, Katherine."

Serena pointed out with a suspicious look.

"So don't go jinxing it or whatever."

"It's bound to happen, Serena, whether you like it or not."

"Shut up."

The other three laughed as their attention soon went to the quintet as they performed their rendition of No.1. Serena ran off once the song ended leaving the other three to make excuses on her behalf. Anyways, barely a week later the quartet received news from Gina personally that Roseate Bloom had been chosen to participate in the Sing In May without her actual doing as the judges really enjoyed their stage and personality. The twins were excited while the other sisters were just going with the flow. More Melanie Serena, as Serena wondered if life really wanted her to go through some drama-like life.

[harryff]

Crawl and Beg

 A/N: this is NSFW!. Lots of smut. I wrote this over the holidays drafted it I haven't posted much smut as of lately. I feel like. If your under 18 do not repost this or i'll delete it simple. Anyway enjoy.

It was a petty fight between you two that blew out of proportion. He blamed you for making him late you called him names for being impatient. It started at your home and continued during the drive there.

When you arrived both of you separated from each other as if you were contagious to one another and you needed to quarantine yourselves. People knew who you were you were his longtime girlfriend who's been with him since the OTRA tour yet that didn't stop men or women from pushing boundaries.

Like moths to a light men gravitate around you. You were nursing your 3rd drink liking the feeling the alcohol was giving you. You always started chatting it up, telling jokes, sometimes dancing if the buzz felt real good. But right now you were entertaining the men who had surrounded you telling them great stories from your childhood tomboy days.  

With your bright magenta lipstick pearly whites and curves that could battle Jennifer Lopez you were more than eye candy and some of them wanted a piece if not the whole of you. They undressed your cross the chest strappy black bodycon midi dress from you and imagined the lingerie you wore beneath.

As time passed by a few more men gathered around. Your eyes however often drifted to locate Harry and he did the same to find you. You're not sure if it was a silent battle between you two because as much women maybe more surrounded him and you could see them anxiously waiting to drop down to their knees at the sound of a whisper.

You were both doing extra things to piss each other off, waiting for the other to wave the white flag and beg for the attention they felt they deserved. You started dancing your buzz had lessened, you didn't want to make a fool out of yourself but you wanted to dance. Why not? The music was right you were at a lounge so you started swaying your hips and Harry swore the hungry looks turned to those of ravenous and you were only a few belly rolls and hip rolls away from some knob grabbing you.

Harry was the one to wave the white flag he normally did most of the time whenever you two were in this mood. Hated the thought of some man touching you let alone a group of men fantasizing about you. You didn't notice him walk up to you, you were focusing on the beat of the song.

“Watch out mate” you hear his voice and it snaps you out of your trance. You smile at him and even though he is mad at you he can't help but to smirk back at your girlish cheeky smile which always got to him

“Ooo...Whoops” you say dropping your clutch

“I got i...” a man tried to pick it up for you it fell right by your foot and if he did he would get more than an eyeful

“I got it mate” Harry said pushing you back slightly his hand on your stomach before bending to grab it

“Thanks” you smile at him  again

“Want more to drink?”  he asks noting your empty glass

“Yes please”

“Come on” he stands behind you guiding you towards the bar “scuse us” he speaks to the men before they part ways

He stands behind you at the bar “Yeh know I hate it when you let men undress yeh with their eyes”

You roll your eyes and turn around “look who's talking your flock of women are waiting for you” you point out the women looking at you two

He smirks and his eyes grow dark “not jealous’re yeh?”

“Of?.... it would be a shame for you to leave me” he raises his brow at you a bit cocky for you to say. You wrap your arm around his neck and  kiss it before you whisper in his ear “what other woman can fuck you till you cry?..... hmmm? what other woman has ever done that but me daddy?” you lightly lick his ear

He takes in a sharp breath tightening his grip around you. You step back and tilt your head to the side waiting for an answer. Harry licks his bottom lip slowly reminiscing about that night causing a shiver to go up his spine. When you notice his eyes lose focus you turn around and wait for your drink and Harry presses up against you leaving no space trapping you with his body so you can feel him

You tilt to the side to face him “Oh wow”

His nostril flares “behave” he commands knowing your in a playful teasing mood

“Thank you”  you say to the bartender grabbing your mixed drink

Harry doesn't move so you play coy moving your ass against his tender groin he growls lowly against your ear before stepping back

“Why'd you move?” you ask when you turn around

he cocks’ his brow at you as if you didn't know why “I wanted to dance with you” you pout

He chuckles “later want yeh to meet some people” he says grabbing your hand pulling you along with him

“My friends” you mention noticing their sad looks

“Not your friends pet”

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If there was nothing else you were blessed it was your allure that made men swoon over you even his new acquaintances couldn't resist you. They undress you in front of Harry stealing looks as if he didn't notice only making him more jealous so even though you stood in the middle initially Harry pulled you close to him so that you were standing in front of him and his arm proudly wrapped around your stomach kissing your shoulder,neck, and cheek often to remind them who your alpha is.

He breaks both of you away from the conversation purposely blocking their view of you with his body. “Yeh look too good tonight” his eyes leisurely look over your body

“Oh its just a dress” you've worn it before

“Not the dress its you” It was you it was how your curves complimented the dress not to mention how your heels made your legs look tantalizing as you stood around.

You blush “oh you look good too” his plump lips were calling your name

“Do I?” he asked as he swayed you both to the music his hands dangerously close to your ass on your lower waist

“Yes” you say right before he does the mouth thing that smirking before outlining his lips with his thumb and forefinger. Your eyes lock on to his lips you want to steal a kiss but you can't you never really kissed in public well not the kiss that you wanted anyway causing a slight pout to form as you try to get your mind off of them.

“S’matter?” Harry asks you noticing said pout

“Nothing”

“Tell me” he insists, pushing loose strand of hair behind your ear

“I want a kiss” you speak softly

He chuckles “so kiss me don’ have to ask” he says leaning in

“No not that kiss”

“Oh?” he smirks at you pulls you closer “what kiss then?”

You blush “why do you always make me say it?”

“Cuz I think ‘s one of the most sexiest things yeh do” you blush and try moving away “no yeh can’ run pet” he pulls you even closer

You sigh and play with his shirt which makes him chuckle “Ok pet I know wha yeh want when we leave daddy'll take good care of yeh k?”

You nod and look away he smirks at your bashful nature

You spend the rest of the night beside him sometimes listening sometimes joining the conversation. But your mind occasionally drifts to your upcoming sexcapades  until you feel Harry's hand squeezing your ass pulling you out of your thoughts. You look up at him and he's deep in conversation gesticulating with his other hand. So you try to readjust it by placing it on your waist when he looks at you moving it back down squeezing harder

“Harry!”

“Yes darlin” he looks at you innocently  

“Your hand” you point out the obvious

“Mhmm” he hums

“It's on my ass”

“So” he smirks at you

“So Harry move it”  this was a new level of PDA

“No” he frowns rubbing circles around it “its nice round nd soft” he gives you a boyish smile You giggle and shake your head in response.

~~~~~~~

After awhile you get impatient and it's getting late

“Harry” you call to him softly as he speaks to another acquaintance

“Yes pet” he turns his head to look at you

“Can we go home?” you bite your lip

He looks at his watch before nodding. It's a few minutes before you two leave

“Whoo that wasn't so bad” you say once he's in the car noting the paparazzi

“Eh still hate’em” he pulls away

Your legs are crossed tightly

“What's the matter pet?” he teases dragging his free hand up your thigh

“Nothing” you smile at him

“Feeling frisky?

“Uh huh” you say trying to pay attention to the road

“So are yeh gonna apologize before we get home?” he squeezes your thigh  

“For what?!”

“Making me late” he states flatly

“Seriously Harry?” was he really going to continue this argument  

He smiles “not joking, dead serious”

“No” you cross your arms “you ass! you gave me an hour heads up!”

“It was enough time”

“It wasn't plus no one noticed”

“But they did darling if yeh don’ apologize t’daddy I won't let yeh cum tonight” he says removing his hand from you licking his bottom lip

You huff “I don't need you to cum i can make myself cum”

“Yeh better fucking not” he scowls at you knowing you never shied away from masturbating.

You smirk this was going to be fun. You lean over and grip his inner thigh and caress his neck “Then make me cum daddy”

He removes your grip on his thigh “Not till you apologize” He needed to pay attention to the road and your touch only made his cock throb in pain from too much arousal

“Ok” you shrug sitting back on

When you get to your house you rush in, to get started on your event filled night

“Don't take your off your shoes”  Harry says against your ear. Trapping you in the foyer

You shiver and push back against him

He moves his hips away “say sorry”

“No” you say pulling him back against your ass

He smiles “then you’re not cuming are yeh”

“Fine then”  you say hiking your dress up and pulling your thong down stepping out of it. You reach down to play with your nub

“Told yeh you're not doin tha’ ” Harry says grabbing your wrist and holding it up against the wall with the other

You moan and push back wanting to  feel his bulge

“Say it” he says pushing up against you

“No” you moan when you feel his hand push your dress up some more exposing your bottom. He feels you up massaging your ass you moan and his hand comes crashing down against your ass you whimper. He holds you there and you hear his  zipper the next thing you feel is his dick on your heat thrusting against your folds. He's breathing heavy, getting lost in you making the hairs on your neck stand.

“So wet pet” he comments feeling you coat him. You're driving him mad he can't resist  “Gonna say sorry?” he teases pushing his tip into your slit

You shake your head biting your lip

“K then” he releases his hold on you stepping back you turn around your eyes lock on to his hard cock you lower yourself to the ground.

“Say it”

You shake your head reaching out to touch him “uh uh say it” he insists stepping back you shake your head looking up at him moving closer Harry has an idea and moves back some more as you crawl towards him. “might let yeh cum if yeh crawl towards me” he says walking backwards towards the living room before he turns around peering at you from his shoulder smirking removing his clothes. You smirk back biting back a smart remark if this was any other time you would cuss him out for doing this but you enjoyed this foreplay because you had a plan. You crawl to him and sit on your knees between his legs watching him stroke his length, pre cum oozing out. You bite your lip and look up at him “Something yeh want?” you nod “Tell me”

“You're cock” you say watching the pre cum ooze out

He holds a devious grin “Come on beg for it”

You look down and smile and he chuckles you really want to laugh but this is fun for you too

“I beseech thee Lord Styles Duke of Cheshire  I want thy cock in me mouth m’lord” you start and he erupts in laughter as you laugh along

“Not what I meant pet”

You giggle “Please Harry”

"No” he raises his brow at you

“Please daddy” you reach out and move closer “I want it in my mouth it looks soo good” you lick your bottom lip you touch his inner thigh and he takes in sharp breaths “please daddy” you're so close he can feel your breath on his tip

“Fuck” he whispers throwing his head back against the couch he wants you to beg more. You lift your head up and collect a pool of spit in your mouth before you let it drip from your lips to his dick

His head springs forward “Shit” he groans and grabs the back of your hair pulling you away to look at him.

You whimper from the new tingling sensation

“Not behaving” his eyes are dark. He smacks your lips with his dick “Bad girls don't get rewarded pet”

You nod agreeing, licking your lips tasting the cum. He does it again and you slip your tongue out and lick his tip. “ohhh” he breaths pulling you closer “open” he commands he can't take it anymore. you open your mouth and he places his cock in your mouth as you take his length and he loosens his grip on your hair, leaning back hands behind his head

“Sssssss fuck me” he moans as you take more of him in your mouth. Just like him your skilled with your mouth and he knows he will cum if he doesn't stop you. You flatten your tongue and lick from the base to the tip “Stop pet” he says pushing you away

You whine as he pops out of your mouth. You watch him lie down and he pulls you up by your arm “Can't cum until you say the magic word” he removes your dress and shoes

“Please” you beg once more reaching down and stroking him

“Say it” he holds you up from lowering yourself on him

“Sorry” you say and he smiles relaxing his grip you  lower yourself further on him you moan loudly taking him in. “sss..so big.” Harry looks up at you gripping your waist, mouth ajar as you coat his cock with your wetness. You finally gain sanity and continue. “sorry that you're so fucking stubborn i have to take what I want” Harry goes to lift you up but you’re faster and you trap his wrist against the couch by his head causing him to whimper “I'm gonna cum using you” you start rolling your hips and Harry's eyes shut his squeezing tightly trying to not erupt. You find the pace that best suits you and you start moaning uncontrollably your close “you're gonna make me cum” you say straightening up releasing his wrists digging your nails on his chest.

His hands grip your thighs moving you faster he’s finally gaining control “fuck” he mumbles

“Harry” you call out to him caressing his neck  making him look up at you with hazy eyes

“Oh fuck” you whisper “only you can make me ungh cum...” you take a deep breath “only you make me wet, no other man can” you whimper “can fuck me like you. only.. only...”

He growls “Shut up” he commands pulling you down so he can thrust into you. If you continue he'll for sure cum and he's not ready.  He feels you close to the edge your screaming  he grips your hair pulling you back so he can see your face “please... please fuck me please daddy i want to cum” you beg  “want you to make me cum” your rapid breathing is an indication on your climax. He grunts pushing deeper into you smacking your ass you take in a deep breath and you cry out in pleasure your body shaking on top of him

You slump down on him “daddy” you call to him softly

He hums waiting for you to calm down going at a slower pace

You rise up to look in his eye "fuck me"  you feel him swell inside you

He whimpers as you roll your hips on him matching his rhythm “on your toes” you nod and he sits up and you get on your feet. Harry kneads at your breasts as you rise and fall on him. His moaning and groaning loudly making the walls echo. His hands ghost down to your hips and he hooks them under making you lift higher making you slam into him harder. Enjoying of the site of his cock disappearing in you and your pussy glistening from all the arousal

“Harry” your breathing becomes labored “im gonna cum” your head tilts back your face scrunched in concentration.

“Oh fuck! Give it to me pet” he eggs you on, nails digging in your thighs making you bounce faster on him “come on give daddy what i want” and you whimper before releasing “shit” you whisper as your legs tremble, rolling your hips to slowly calm down.

“Come’ere” he pulls you to him by the back of your neck and kisses you deeply. He pulls away catching his breath “mouthy today” you giggle and suck on his neck he swats your ass “on your knees ass up” you climb off and bend in front of him on the rug

He growls and gets behind you. With one swift motion he’s inside you and you feel him deep.

“Mmm Harry” you moan trying to scoot away, he was too deep

“Can’ run now” he grabs your hair. But this wasn't just a twist of your hair around his hand he reached near your roots pulling you closer to him. He unleashes his attack on your ass each smack brings you closer to your climax all you hear from Harry are groans and grunts heavy breathing as he picks up the pace. He feels you squeeze him and he grabs your ass with the other hand making you throw it back on him

“Tell me!” he demands knowing your at the edge he doesn't want you to stop talking now.

“I'm cummming” you scream slumping down no longer able to hold yourself up with your arms

Harry growls grabs your sides and pushes down on you making your back arch. You whimper as he readjust he feels deeper than ever he continues to thrust and your orgasm continues under him. He slips out and pushes back into you with more force making you cry out “So bloody wet! want yeh to squirt!” he knows you can do it.

You whimper grabbing onto the rug with all your strength as he thrusts harder “fuuuck” you cry out feeling another orgasm build,

“I fucking want it, it's mine”  he has become possessive over your orgasms and he won't stop till he is satisfied.

The walls echo with the sound if your thighs colliding against each other.

Your moaning with every breath and you it's hard to breathe, you can feel his balls hitting your folds with every thrust bringing you closer to your release, you take in a sharp breath “Oh DADDDDYYYY!”  you moan out before you feel the liquid flow out of you.  Your knees are the next  to give out and you lay on the rug with Harry following  suit laying on you

“Daddy's good to yeh right pet?” Harry says against your ear giving you slow deep strokes.

His sweaty chest on your back,  damp hair fluttering across your shoulder

“Yes” you sound like you're crying but your still on your high trying to catch a grip. You calm down as he kisses your neck and shoulder.

“Good?” he asks lifting up from you so you can turn around you nod and do so

“Love you” he says before slipping inside you,you whimper and pull him down to kiss you he moans into you finding his perfect rhythm. And as if you haven't cum multiple times tonight you feel another climax approaching

“Gonna cum Y/N?”

You nod

“Cum for me”

You moan moving your hips matching his rhythm.

He bites down on your neck you feel him swell.

“Please cum for me daddy” you squeeze your walls he growls “I want you to come with me” he starts thrusting with more force

“Oh Harry deep inside me cum deep inside me” you say climaxing holding him tight, one hand buried deep in his hair the other gripping onto his back

“Oh baby baby baby” you know he’s close, he's whimpering sounding like a blubbering fool, and you're already as your peak your mind is hazy as you shake under him.  He pauses before releasing in you he groans loudly “Fuck baby!” he exclaims like he can't believe how good you make him feel “so good to me” he mumbles against your neck as he pushes more cum in you wrapping your legs around him tighter.

He lifts up and looks at you. Both of you with misty eyes. You giggle and kiss his  nose he smiles and kisses you lovingly caressing your cheek. He slips out and lays his full weight on you

“Tha’ was fun” he comments giving you Eskimo kisses

You giggle “yea might crawl and beg more often” you wink at him

“Yea?” he asks in a daze

“Yes” you peck him “Still didn't say sorry” you smirk at him

“Round 2 and you'll be beggin’m to stop” he bites his lip

“Pshh I can outlast you any day”

He cocks his brow “Wanna bet?”

“No”  you chuckle you both knew Harry had stamina that was unmatched

“Didn think so” he says against your neck kissing in tenderly

“Love you now get up!” you say pushing him

“Nooo” he fusses laying back  on you

“Harry” you laugh

“Wha'm tired my body's numb” he chuckles

“We cant sleep on the rug don't you want your comfy bed honey?”

He nods and gets off you and helps you up.

“What’re yeh doin’?” he chuckles watching you pick up your clothes

“We always have impromptu guests remember last time we panicked and Jeff found my bra wheres my bra?... oh! don't want that happening again

“Yea”

“Plus I'm sure I'm gonna be sore tomorrow”

He smirks as you walk past him. You both hop in the shower

“I'm in love yeh” He adorns you with his eyes

“I'm in love with you too Harold Edward Styles never loved another as much as I love you”

He smiles and leans down for a kiss he can't wait to make you his wife.

A/N: I pray that if something happens to me my mother wont go into my google drive looking for answers. She'll think I was nymphomaniac

[faslaidir]

23) things you said on the streetcar at 1am for a pairing of your choice ;D ❤

She put out her arms to steady herself and began walking along the edge of the curb, swaying and laughing as she moved, but somehow keeping her balance. He reached his arms out as if to steady her, but he was almost as drunk as she was, and thus completely useless to her. Between breathless laughter, he tried to gather his thoughts.

“Shouldn’t we…shouldn’t we get you home?” His gasping breath exited his mouth in wisps of mist, born upwards by the cold January wind.

“Oh fuck you,” was her giggling reply, as she grabbed for a street lamp and swung around it, the palm of her hand creating an awful screeching noise from the metal as she moved. “You’re as pissed as I am.”

He moved towards her, stamping his feet against the sidewalk in an effort to warm them. “Kate,” he pleaded, desperately trying to fend off his own fit of giggles. He reached for her hand, waggling his fingers in his freezing fingerless gloves at her. “Come on, let’s…let’s call a cab. Ahhhh, Maker’s breath…I can’t feel my nose.”

This prompted Kate to start very loudly singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and Cullen practically staggered into her so that he could cover her mouth with his hand. “Shhh, shhh, Andraste’s bloody mabari, you’ll get us arrested!”

Kate wrenched his hand away from her mouth, then held it in her clutches beneath her chin, resting his freezing fingers against her skin until her warmth began to sneak into his hand. “What time is it?”

“It’s…” Cullen fumbled for his phone with his free hand, hauling it out and pounding against the home button until the screen blinked on. He squinted, not willing to produce his glasses, and fought the glare of the street lamp. “It’s 12:47.”

“Oh!” She flung his hand down away from her and took off at an awkward, unsteady run. “Come on! The streetcar leaves at 1!”

“Streetcar?!” Cullen spluttered, already missing the warmth of her chin against his fingers. “Can’t we just call a cab–”

“Come on you knob!”

He groaned, but took off after her, spitting out silly giggles as he watched her do her damnedest to keep running in a straight line. Her long coat kept flapping behind her at awkward angles, and he felt the strangest desire to reach out and give it a good yank. He resisted (he was drunk but not that drunk), and they were able to round another corner with Cullen hard on her heels before Kate finally slowed, leaning over as though she were sick.

“Kate?” He called, jogging up to her side and bending over to check on her.

She shook her head with a pinched expression. “I’m fine, I’m fine, I just…whoo I should not run so soon after drinking.”

Cullen bit back a smile, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. “I did suggest a cab.”

“I am aware.” She straightened and flashed him a grin. “It’s just down the block now. We can walk.”

“Alright.” He turned towards the direction she pointed, then started as he felt her arms wrapping around one of his. He glanced down at her embrace, catching her eye as he did, and offering her a surprised, warm smile. She smiled back, a little ruefully, and tugged him forward.

The neon lights of the shops and bars (most of which were closed already) shone from their posts high above the street and glowed in the reflection of the puddles on the sidewalk. A rainbow of lights lit their faces as they walked; vivid blues, greens, and reds, that cast marked shadows across their skin and played tricks with their hair. Kate watched Cullen’s curls with an amused smirk on her face, enjoying how his golden hair soaked up the colors of every light and changed its hue every few seconds. Cullen, meanwhile, could feel himself glowing with warmth at the touch of her arms about his, and kept his eyes forward so he wouldn’t somehow cock it all up.

There were only a few people waiting for the streetcar at the little station, so Kate and Cullen were easily able to find seats on the car’s bench. Kate hissed as the exposed wood, which had soaked up the cold air like a sponge, touched against her legs. Cullen huffed a sympathetic breath, watching as it spiraled away from him into the night.

“A cab,” he insisted again.

“Shut it,” Kate murmured, as the driver rang the streetcar’s bell and they pulled forward with a slight lurch.

She hadn’t let go of his arm. He gloried in that as he settled back against the achingly cold back of the seat and tried to find a comfortable position. A weight on his shoulder and the scent of tropical fruit surprised him, and he glanced down. She had leaned her head against him, her eyes closed as though she intended to doze off in comfort against his jacket.

His heart beat faster in his chest. Too fast. She lifted her head off his shoulder and glanced up at him searchingly. “Is this…not okay?”

“No!” He replied, much faster than he meant to. He tried again with more composure. “No, I…it’s fine. Go ahead.”

She leaned against him again, and he breathed out a contented sigh. The feeling of her pressed against him in a soft, possibly romantic touch filled him with warmth, enough to drive away all chill from the little streetcar bench or the surrounding air of early morning. He eyed the brown hair at the top of her head for a long moment, considering pressing a kiss to it or running a reverent hand over it, but decided to let the moment be. This was enough for now.

She exhaled, a strangled sound that tried to drag words out after it. “I…”

He looked down, but she stared off into the distance, shifting her fingers about his arm, finding a more comfortable position.

“My parents,” she said, in a steady but far away voice. “My parents died. In a car accident. So I don’t ride in cars anymore.”

“I…oh.”

“No, I…I just mean…” she breathed, and nuzzled her cheek closer to him, closing her eyes. “Thanks. I know streetcars are a pain, but…thanks.”

“Of course,” he replied, his voice low.

He watched her for a moment, noting the way her chest rose and fell with each heavy breath she drew. He breathed his own sigh, then leaned his cheek against the top of her head, settling into her as she settled into him, and closed his eyes. She made no protest, and he smiled.

[robinhoodrevisited]

Rash Decisions (pt.2)

Nettlestone. Barn. Interior. (Much brings over a water bucket and places it next to another near Robin, who is leaning on a post, thumb at this mouth again, thinking. The drums are beating slowly and steadily outside. Little John takes some thin poles off a rack and brings them over to Will. Robin turns, watching Little John as he passes him, and leans on the post with his arms folded. Djaq and Will are sitting side by side making arrows from the wood Little John has found. Djaq is wrapping twine around a feather at its tail; Will is sharpening a tip with his hand axe and has two feathers clamped in his teeth, sticking out of his mouth. Much watches them work for a moment, then glances at the door. He takes a deep breath, making a decision.) Much: “Right. (Takes off his coat.) John, Will, Djaq, everyone. (They all look up him, uninterested.) Get ready to run.” (Will gradually stops sharpening the arrow. Much drops his coat behind him and unbuckles his sword belt.) Djaq: “Much, what are you doing?” Much: “I’m the one who got us into this situation. I’ll be the one who’ll get us out of it. I’m gonna take a chance. I’ll go out the front… (points to the door with his sword still in its sheath)… I’ll pretend to negotiate. (Robin glances down, trying not to smile.) I’ll distract them. You make good your escape. (Drops his sword and reaches for his tag. Little John looks up at Much.) If I die… (pulls the tag off over his head and hands it to Robin)… remember me fondly.” Robin: (Takes the tag. Quietly:) “Much…” Little John: “Stop!” (Much goes to the door and Little John runs after him.) Robin: “… what are you doing?” (Much lifts the bar off the door.) Much: (Tossing it to Little John:) “Hup!” (Little John instinctively catches the bar. Much opens the door and steps out, arms outstretched.) Exterior. Much: “Don’t shoot! Don’t shoot! I’m unarmed! I’m here to surrender… and negotiate!” (Three arrows hit the door around his head. Much scrambles and falls back inside as the mercenaries all laugh heartily.) Interior. (Little John pulls the door closed and bars it. Robin, still leaning on the post and not looking at Much, calmly holds Much’s tag out in front of him. Much jumps to his feet and walks past Robin, nodding and grabbing the tag as he passes without a glance.) Much: “Thank you. (Much continues past Djaq and Will, now standing. Will still has the feathers comically poking out of his mouth. Muttering:) Horrible people. Revolting.” (Turns around and adjusts his tag round his neck. Djaq and Will exchange glances. Much lets out his breath with a quick “whoo.” Little John sighs quickly. Robin looks from Little John to Much. Djaq and Will sit down and resume their work.)  

Bonchurch. Morning (Isabella has arrived back at Bonchurch to check on Clarke only to discover that the Princess has disappeared.) Isabella: "What do you mean she's gone?" Gladstone: "Just that, Milady. She was here when I checked in on her last night and the kitchen staff never saw her leave." Isabella: (Frustratedly:) "Of all the... My brother is leaving for the coast! She would have been able to stay at the Manor undisturbed for months!" Gladstone: "Yes, Milady." Isabella: (Sighs, relaxes slightly:) "Sorry, Gladstone, I know this wasn't your fault. But where the hell could she have gone to?" Nottingham Toll House. (Clarke, now tied and gagged is being lead down a dirt road by her kidnapper, Roan. They approach a toll house which is guarded by three soldiers. Quickly grabbing Clarke and pulling her off the road, they lay in the bushes.) Roan: (Softly:) "Quiet. (Pulling her up to a sitting position, his knife at her throat. Glancing at the guards:) Now I’m supposed to hand you over to Prince John’s guards over there. But I’ve had a better offer. (Looking at Clarke:) Come on, we'll backtrack and go around." Clarke: (Takes a deep breath and screams through her gag:) "AHHHH!" (The guards all look towards the noise and draw their swords, headed in straight for them.) Roan: (Coldly:) "Their deaths are on you. (Roan pulls a hemp back over Clarke's head and pulls her to her feet. Leading Clarke by her restraints, he puts his free hand in the air to show the guards he means them no harm.) Easy, I don't want any trouble." Guard 1: (To his fellow guards:) "He's one of those savages. (The others come in closer, weapons drawn. To Roan, pointing his sword towards Clarke:) Is that her?" (Guard 1 slowly approaches, his sword pointed at Roan who does not make a move. The guard reaches for and removes Clarke's hood.) Roan: "I told you, I don't want trouble." Guard 1: (To his men:) "Yeah, thats her, that's the Princess. (To Roan:) We'll take her from here." Roan: "I can't let you do that." (Roan drops Clarke's restraints and she sprints away in the opposite direction.) Guard 1: "Eh? What do you think you're doing?!" Guard 2: "I'll get her, you kill him." (The guard chases after Clarke as the other two attack Roan. The fight is over in seconds as Roan slays each guard in turn. In the distance, just as Guard 2 is about to catch up to Clarke, Roan draws his bow and lets an arrow fly. The arrow hits its target, piercing the guard in the back through the heart. The guards momentum carries him forward enough to knock Clarke to the ground. As Roan approaches, Clarke notices a dagger laying on the ground and discreetly palms it.) Roan: "It didn't have to be this way." (Roan rolls the dead guard off Clarke and as he reaches for her, Clarke stabs Roan in the stomach. Her second strike is blocked and Roan brings his own knife to her throat.) Clarke: "If you were going to kill me you'd've done it already." Roan: (Glaring at her, icily:) "There's still time." (Roan pulls Clarke along behind him once again through the toll house.)

Nottingham Castle. Courtyard. (Allan heads with his bag past the cloister to a stockpile of barrels and baskets under the north corridor. He’s been busy with his tasks and is also not aware of Prince John’s announcement. A tarpaulin has been set up over it, between the cloister and the tree. Marian catches him up from the stables.) Marian: “Allan… (Allan turns around to face her.) I can’t find Robin.” Allan: “I wouldn’t worry about it. This trip’s just me, Giz and the Sheriff. Serious. No soldiers, no mercenaries. I don’t think it’s the King, Marian.” (Allan turns back to the barrels stored under the tarpaulin. Marian follows.) Marian: “Yes, well, I do. I’m going to stop it.” Allan: “How?” Marian: “I don’t know. I’ll kill the Sheriff if I have to.” Allan: “What? (Looks to see if she was overhead, then steps to her.) Hey… have you forgotten what happens if the Sheriff dies?” Marian: “No. Prince John’s armies will raze Nottingham to the ground.” Allan: “Yeah, so leave it!” (Turns and heads for the storeroom under the north corridor.) Marian: “Yes, but if the King is in the south, then that’s where Prince John’s men will be. (Follows Allan.) Nottingham will be safe.” Allan: (Chuckles.) “That’s a lot of assumptions there.” (Stuffs a loaf of bread into his bag, then looks for more.) Marian: “Well Prince John is here and his soldiers aren’t so what does that tell you? And if I prevent the Sheriff from killing the King, then that’s the King back on the throne. (Allan stuffs another loaf into his bag.) That’s the end of Prince John, the end of the Black Knights and the end of their threats.” Allan: (Steps to Marian.) “So you want to save England single handedly?” Marian: (Panicked, loudly:) “No, but I can’t find Robin! (Allan looks around for any soldiers.) Look, Gisborne and the Sheriff are ready to leave now. There’s no time for this! Would you please help me?!” Allan: “Sorry, you’re out of your depth.” (Turns back into the store room.) Marian: "No, I’m sorry. (Allan turns back around to face her and Marian punches his jaw. Allan falls backward, dazed, then unconscious.) You underestimate me.” (Marian takes Allan’s sword belt, goes to the door and checks to see if the way is clear.) East exterior corridor. (Soldiers walk into the castle. Gisborne comes up the steps, looking for Allan.) Gisborne: (Looks down the corridor.) “Allan!” (Gisborne walks briskly down the corridor past Marian, who is pressed into a shadowy corner. Marian watches him go, then draws the sword, heading for the main doors.)

War room. (The Sheriff has a silver goblet in his left hand and a polished matching pitcher in his right. He is pacing by the round map, practicing a speech.) Sheriff: “My lords! Wonderful news… My lords! (Swings the pitcher up and sets it on the map. Whispers:) Glorious news! (Drains the goblet and sets it down, then goes over to the fireplace and turns around.) We… (arms outstretched)… the Black Knights, stand on the verge of greatness. (Crosses his fists over his chest and chuckles. The door opens a bit and Marian pokes her head through. The Sheriff walks back to the map table.) We did not wait… for Mohammed to come to the mountain, no. (Marian, hand on the hilt, enters behind the Sheriff and raises the sword.) We took the mountain… to Mohammed! We did not wait… for the King to land… (Marian raises the sword behind her to stab the Sheriff, but he sees movement in the polished silver pitcher and the sword coming at him and he ducks, turning around and grabbing her arm. He deftly spins her around and pins her onto the map table, holding the sword across her throat.) Mistake, missy. Big mistake.” (Marian glares at him defiantly even in her compromised state.)

Nettlestone. Barn. Interior. (Robin cautiously peeks out between the doors.) Exterior. (Horses gallop by Ellingham as he takes a drink of water from a flask. Another group talk amongst themselves. Ellingham sees Robin peeking and hands his Bask to another.) Interior. (Robin realises Ellingham has noticed him and chuckles slightly in anticipation.) Exterior. Ellingham: “Oh, we’ve got time, Hood! All the time in the world!” Interior. Robin: “Us too! Would you like some more roast hog while you’re waiting?!” Djaq: “I don’t understand. What kind of soldiers are these? They’re not doing anything!” (Much crosses by Djaq, swinging his sword.) Robin: (Taking a few steps forward:) “They’re mercenaries. They fight for money. (Spins the knife in his hand.) Not passion.” (Replaces his knife.) Much: “I thought they were Lexa’s men?” Robin: “They are. But the only way the Sheriff is able to command them is with money.” Little John: "That is why they do not want to fight and die.” Will: “So, what, you think they’re just gonna wait?” Robin: “Yep! Looks like it. And we can’t escape from here. They’re just gonna wait until we come out.” (Looks at the gang.) Much: (Puts his sword behind his shoulder.) “And then kill us. Not even a conversation.” Robin: (Somberly:) “Lads… I’ve got a proposal. If they don’t come to us, we go to them.” Little John: “When?” Robin: “First light.” Will: “There’s too many.” Djaq: “We’ll die.” Much: “It’s suicide!” Little John: “A good day to die.” (Robin looks pointedly at Little John, then turns away as Much protests.) Much: “Will you just shut up? (to Robin:) Why does he always say that? (to Little John:) Don’t even know what it means!” Robin: “We’ll almost certainly die. (Much looks at Robin in astonishment.) But at least we’ll die fighting.” Will: (Stands up.) “Yeah. I’m in.” Djaq: “Me too.” Little John: “Yes.” (They all look at Much.) Much: “And me.” Robin: “Good. (Plods slightly.) Good.” (Everyone looks at Robin.) Djaq: (Brightly:) “Then tonight is a Kalila and Dimna night.” Will: “What?” Djaq: (Smiling slyly:) “You don’t have Kalila and Dimna?” Much: (Unamused:) “Surprisingly not.” Djaq: (Sits. A bit excitedly:) “Kalila and Dimna night you remember for your whole life. (Robin eyes the others, looking for their reactions as Djaq explains.) You must speak only the truth. You must ask all your questions, share all your dreams, confess all your secrets.” Much: “It’s just talking.” Djaq: “Yes. But it’s real talking. And if you’re too boring, someone shouts "Kalila” and you lose your turn. (Robin turns his head, not looking very happy about this idea. to Much:) You start.“ Much: (Protesting:) "Oh, no!” Djaq: “You can just talk. You like talking.” Much: “Well, I know I do, but… well, not like this.” Djaq: “Fine. Then I’ll start.”

Nottingham Castle. War room. (Gisborne storms in and stops in surprise upon seeing Marian sitting in a chair with her hands tied behind it. The Sheriff is sitting in a chair near the door, behind Gisborne.) Sheriff: “You missed all the fun, Gisborne. (Allan enters behind Gisborne and the sentries close the door.) Your leper friend tried to kill me.” (Gisborne glares at Marian, who looks down, ashamed of betraying his trust.) Gisborne: (Points to Allan.) “Did you know about this?” Allan: “I didn’t know anything.” Sheriff: (Stands.) “Why would he know anything about this?” Gisborne: (Looking at Marian:) “She knocked him out and took his sword.” Sheriff: (In disbelief:) “What?” Allan: “Well, I wasn’t expecting it, was I? Or it wouldn’t have happened. (Marian looks up at him, eyes wide.) Yeah, she’s good, b’ I’m better, though.” (Marian cringes. The Sheriff slowly turns his head to Allan, then steps towards him. Allan knows now he misspoke. He shifts his feet as the Sheriff circles to his side. Allan swallows hard.) Sheriff: “ ‘She’s good but I’m better.’ That means you knew… (looks at Marian…) she was capable of this.

(Marian looks fearfully at the Sheriff, who steps over to Gisborne, looking at his calm face.) You knew, too, didn’t you?” Gisborne: “My lord, please, I can explain.” Sheriff: “Well, you better had explain. Because she (walks to the fireplace.) just made an attempt on my life!” Gisborne: (Faces the Sheriff, then looks down, shaking his head.) “I recently discovered that Marian… was the Nightwatchman.” Sheriff: (Looks at Gisborne in utter and speechless disbelief. Quietly:) “What? (Marian looks at Gisborne, then cringes again as the Sheriff shouts.) And you didn’t tell me?!” Gisborne: “I believed Marian’s days as the Nightwatchman were over! I believed I had dealt with it!” Sheriff: (Stepping to the table:) “By tricking me?! By faking her escape?! (Turns to Gisborne.) Who was it who ran away?" (Gisborne turns away. The Sheriff looks at Allan.) Allan: “Look, I was just following orders, all right?” Gisborne: “Yeah, I gave the order.” Sheriff: “Why?” (Goes behind Marian.) Gisborne: “Because I thought Marian’s charitable instincts were misguided! I did not think they merited hanging.” Sheriff: “Oh, how very noble of you, dear boy. Although I can’t help thinking that maybe you wanted a little something in return. Huh? A display of gratitude? (Gisborne turns his head away in exasperation. to Marian:) Oh, the Nightwatchman. (Solidly taps her shoulder repeatedly.) I’m impressed.” Marian: “Get off me.” Sheriff: “So now you have a choice Gisborne - kill her now or she comes with us?” Gisborne: “To kill the King?” Sheriff: “Oh, yes. (Draws his dagger and offers it to Gisborne.) Choose. (Gisborne looks apprehensively at the Sheriff then lowers his head.) Guards! (The doors open and the sentries enter.) Pack a trunk for Lady Marian! (The guards nods and close the doors.) She’s coming with us. Oh, oh, look. Look, the look. Hm? So eloquent. 'Oh, Guy, what’s going to happen?’ (Marian lowers her head and stares at the Sheriff.) Well, we just don’t know, do we, missy?”