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you said you were stuck in a time loop, which was fine. i feel like late-stage capitalism has us all in a time loop, ammiright? you came barging in at 5:33. in the morning. i hadn't even processed the idea of coffee.
but you had this look of utter panic in your eyes. terror like the ocean. you grabbed my cheeks. im in a time loop.
i don't know why in movies the first reaction is to deny it. when someone is panicking like that, it's not appropriate to ask them to calm down. it didn't matter if i believed it, what mattered was that you believed it so much that it was consuming you.
so here we are. i pour you some of the dark roast. "you look like utter and entire hell," i say.
you push your fingers into your eyes. "you always say that."
i try to think of something funny to say that i wouldn't have said on previous time loops, but jokes don't land without the proper timing (lol). "remind me to think -"
"-yeah, of a joke that only works in the future. and before you say anything, i know you're pissed i just stole your punchline." you bolt the coffee, which is wild. it's very hot. you don't seem to notice.
i blow on mine to cool it down. i both am very pissed at you and also i can't see you in this amount of panic without wanting to help. but i'm also not really sure what we are, not since i saw you kiss her like that, no offense. it just was like, kind of rude when you knew i liked you.
and besides. i'm just like, barely a person. i write omegaverse fanfiction. i love the concept of a time loop, but what the fuck am i gonna do? send an alpha in there? i open my mouth.
you point at me. "you're about to ask why me. and then say some disparaging shit about yourself. i'm just a nerd who plays dnd or something. that self-own is slightly different each time." you sigh. "i know you think you can't really help me. i don't know who can help me. i only came to you because you fucking believe me." you check your watch, sigh, and throw your head back. you cover your eyes with one hand. "i've come here on 26 separate revolutions," you say. "you have believed me every time. and yeah, i have no idea how you fit into this but i just -" you sigh again. "i just like fucking talking to someone about it."
"do you need more cof-" i start, but you're already holding the empty cup out. i frown at it. "you're not getting any more until you promise not to bolt this one like an animal."
you laugh a little and sit up, pushing your hair out of your face. "okay, that's new dialogue. but to be fair to you, i'm not usually this rude. i'm still pretty new at all of this." you check your watch again. another sigh. i guess you're cruising for a personal best in the Sigh Olympics.
i almost tell you im not an NPC but i've played enough video games to know i'm very much an NPC. i pour you another cup. "so what happens in the loop?"
"really bad explosion." you mutter into the mug. you put your elbows on the table (rude) and bury your face in your arms like an angsty teenager. one hand floats up while you talk, because evidently you literally can't talk without your hands. "i have to save the day and there's this bomb and i have no bomb training and it keeps moving, you know."
"do i die?"
you peek up from your arms. "yeah. bigtime. you keep trying to run or stay or do anything and you always super die."
"oh."
"to be fair, like, everyone dies in it though.... so you're in good company."
i hate that you make me laugh. i hate that being around you always feels tingly and strange, this electric tension between us. something that is evidently (given how you stuck your tongue down a stranger's throat literally 3 days ago) (well. 3 for me) super one-sided. i take a sip of my coffee and close my eyes.
i die today, i guess. a little spark of panic starts at the top of my hands and starts whipping up my wrists.
"shit," you say. you look at your watch and jump to your feet. "i have to go. if i can come back, i will. i am still trying to figure out when is best to do everything, you know? the order of stuff. maybe morning isn't good for us."
i look up at you and think about how you keep kissing me in the back of my car and in alleyways and in the dark. and i can never fucking get a read on you. and i also think about how incredibly panicked you look. how broken. how long have you been doing this? "i don't want to die," i say.
you glance downwards. "well, you're not really dead, you'll come back in the loop."
"but i will have died." my hands are shaking. i am trying really hard to stay calm.
you push your hands through your hair again. "i really have to go. i will have this discussion with the next version of you, though. it is like, something i am thinking about."
"but i don't get a next version," i say. i don't really have the language for this, because i haven't had 26 tries with you. i only have my memories: you, a week ago. drunk and telling me you loved me in my ear. you, kissing her anyway. you, months ago, throwing up on my birthday, whispering to me i ruin everything i touch, always, over and over. please don't ask. i can't ever fucking have that be you.
i run my finger along the rim of the mug. "i don't want to die in this one."
you seem baffled by this. "i get that but - time will reset, you'll be fine, you won't even remember we talked about this."
"but i know now." i stand up too. "i have to live the rest of this day knowing i could die. knowing i probably am going to."
"you could always die, to be fair."
i feel my hands get out of control. "earlier, you said i always say a different insult about myself. what if you're just going through different parallel universes and those are all just different - but real - versions of myself? what if you're not in a time loop, you're in a fucking universe loop?"
"if it helps, i've wondered this too. also, you're hot in all of them. if that helps."
i point at you. "no flirting. i'm trying to figure out if i die today."
"who's flirting?" you catch my wild hands and give me that long, perfect smile. like we're in this together. "i won't let ya die." you check your watch and sigh again. "well. maybe not this time."
i grit my teeth. you are so not making quips at me while i try to explain the existential dread i'm having. "does the time loop reset if i fucking kill you?"
"honestly i don't know how long it continues after i die, because i just wake up. it could be that the loop goes until the explosion for everyone, and we're all in the loop, or it could be that when i die, the loop restarts. when i die i wake up, is all."
i pull away from you and stalk into the kitchen and start doing all 3 of my dishes. "okay, first, you know i was joking. and secondly, this is exactly my point. you don't know if this is just a parallel universe. maybe in the ones where you died, the explosion happened and nobody reset and it's just you travelling." i have to stop and push my heel into my eyeball. "... how often have you died?"
i look at you. you look at me. you give me this very sad, halfway smile and a little what can ya do shrug. something in that action seems so old and weary that i want to burst into tears.
"i have to go," you say. "really. for real. there's this family of five i save from getting into a car crash. and i know it's like oh but we're all gonna die in the explosion anyway, what's the point. and..." you shrug again. "it matters to me, is all. at least i saved them for now. at least i saved anything."
you pad over to me and wrap me in a tight hug. you always seem so tall against me. i feel your cheek rest against the top of my head for a moment. for a second, it's just us, and the space is warm, and my heart is a little broken hare.
you leave me there, and i stand in my stupid badly lit kitchen with my stupid mugs. i think about you. i start texting my mom that she needs to get out of the city, but it feels pointless.
i don't know what to do. tomorrow is the same day for you. but i have to prepare to die in my today.
#warm up#prose#i just realized that there's a horror film in there about being someone NOT in a loop.#if i wanted to make it longer i'd have them come back like SUPER battered and hellish.#on round like 999#like halfway through lunch like - YOU . I LOVE U . IM SORRY . I RUINED IT BC I LOVE U CANT U SEE THAT#but like. yeah man what happens when someone else in control of ur destiny#what happens to all the versions of u that DO die...#i also wanted a pre-redemption time looper - this person#(who in my brain is they/them)#is absolutelyyyyyy toying with the narrator bc the time looper is caught up in like#an emo angsty '' i can't have what i want bc i ruin things'' self harm spiral#and like literally the way out of that spiral is to TRY bud.#but this is a person pre-redemption. still kind of an ass. still not really listening to her#still a little bit ignoring that they kissed someone 3 days ago#still KNOWS she likes them and DOES like her back. but is just too chickenshit still.#we're talkin that person we've ALL dated that's like ''i can't be with u anymore bc i am Too Broken and I Can't Stand Hurting U"#... i imagine they grow up tho. eventually.
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No Nut November...or Not
SUMMARY: When a harmless bar conversation turns into a bet about who can last the longest during No Nut November, the stakes are set. They both assume they can outlast the other without breaking a sweat. What they donât anticipate is youâtheir mischievous partnerâwho takes it as a personal challenge to make the month as impossible as humanly possible. Because why should they get to have all the fun?
A/N: Thank you so much to the Nonny who sent in this request! This one is a little more outside my comfort zone than what I normally write, but I think it turned out okay. Please let me know how you feel about it!
WARNINGS: 18+ MINORS DNI. SMUT. (Lingerie, Spanking, Slight Dom, Unprotected Sex (be responsible people), P in V (reverse cowgirl), Voyeurism/Exhibitionism (not sure if this counts in a poly relationship but including it in case)
WORD COUNT: 6.1k
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The Hard Deck was alive with its usual hum of chatter and laughter, the jukebox belting out an old rock anthem. You leaned back in your chair, nursing a cold beer as you watched Jake and Bradley settle into their usual rhythm.
Jake smirked, his signature cocky grin firmly in place as he tipped his bottle toward Bradley. âFace it, Bradshaw, you just canât handle the pressure. Thatâs why Iâm better at pretty much everything.â
Bradley rolled his eyes, though the twitch of his jaw betrayed his annoyance. âYou keep telling yourself that, Bagman. Last time I checked, you couldnât keep up with me in the airâŚlet alone other places.â
His gaze then shifted to you and he shot you a wink. You hid your smile behind your bottle, enjoying the way their bickering played out like clockwork. It was endearing in its own way, how the two of them always seemed to push each other just to prove who could come out on top.
âAlright, alright,â you interjected, setting your drink down and tilting your head at them. âWhatâs it going to be this time? Another darts match? Arm wrestling in the middle of Pennyâs bar?â
âDonât even think about it boys,â she interjects from behind the bar causing your lips to curve into a smirk.
Jake turned to you with a gleam in his eye, his grin widening. âNah, that would be too easy, sweetheart. Iâm thinking something better. Something that requires real willpower.â
Bradley scoffed, but there was a flicker of curiosity on his face. âWhat are you thinking, Hangman?â
Jake leaned forward, bracing one elbow on the table. âNo Nut November.â
The words hung in the air for a beat before you burst out laughing, nearly spilling your beer. âYou��ve got to be kidding me.â
âIâm dead serious.â Jake looked over at Bradley, his eyes glinting with challenge. âThink youâve got the guts to keep it together for a whole month, Bradshaw? Or are you gonna fold like you always do?â
Bradley narrowed his eyes, his lips curving into a slow, confident smile. âYouâre on. But donât come crying to me when you lose after, what, three days?â
âThree days?â Jake repeated mock outrage in his tone. âIâve got steel discipline, Bradshaw. Youâre the one whoâs always got his head in the clouds.â
âOh, this is good,â you said, shaking your head in amusement. You could already tell where this was headed, and it was going to be entertaining, to say the least
âWhatâs the wager?â Bradley asked, his eyes not leaving Jake.
âThe usual,â Jake said with a shrug. âLoser has to do whatever the winner says. No complaints, no excuses.â
Bradley nodded, extending his hand across the table. âDeal.â
They shook on it, their grips firm and their gazes locked in mutual defiance. You snipped your beer, biting back a grin as an idea began to form in your mind.
If they were really going to go through with this, you might as well make it interesting. After all, wasnât it your duty as their partner to keep them on their toes?
âI hope you two are ready,â you said, your voice deceptively sweet as you leaned forward, resting your chin in your hand. âBecause Iâm not about to make this easy for either of you.â
Jake arched a brow, his smirk faltering just slightly. âWhatâs that supposed to mean?â
âOh, youâll see.â
Bradleyâs eyes flicked to yours, a mixture of curiosity and apprehension flashing across his face. But neither of them had the chance to respond before you stood, finishing the last of your drink and setting the bottle down with a soft clink.
âGood luck, boys,â you said, giving them a wink before walking away.
Behind you, you could hear Jake muttering, âWhat the hell does that mean?â
The next evening, the glow of the Hard Deckâs neon lights and the buzz of competitive banter were a distant memory. In their place was the soft hum of music drifting from the living room speaker and the warmth of home-cooked comfort filling the air.
Jake and Bradleyâs off-base apartment had always been a haven of sortsâa space where the three of you could unwind, trading the chaos of your days for shared laughter and easy companionship, and a lot of physicality. Tonight was no different.
You stood in the kitchen, sleeves rolled up and a grin tugging at your lips as you recalled the way Jake and Bradley had shaken on their bet the night before, each so sure of their resolve. It was all in good fun, of course, but watching them try to outlast each other was going to be a source of endless entertainment. Especially if you had anything to say about it.
The smell of garlic and herbs filled the cozy apartment kitchen as you stirred a simmering pot on the stove. Bradley leaned beside you, chopping vegetables with steady precision, while Jake stood at the counter, tossing together a salad. It was a rare quiet evening for the three of you, the kind of domestic tranquility that felt all the more special amidst the chaos of naval schedules.
You glanced at Bradley out of the corner of your eye. He was focused on his task, the rhythmic thwack of the knife against the cutting board filling the space between the three of you.
Setting the spoon aside, you turned toward him, brushing your hand lightly along the small of his back as you reached for the bowl beside him. âThanks for helping out,â you said, your voice casual but laced with a subtle warmth.
âNo problem,â Bradley replied, his tone as calm as ever. He didnât look up from the cutting board, his focus unbroken.
Undeterred, you let your fingers linger a moment longer than necessary before pulling away, casually brushing against his forearm as you leaned over to grab a kitchen towel. Still no reactionâthough you noticed the slightest twitch at the corner of his mouth.
From across the kitchen, Jake chuckled softly. You looked over your shoulder to find him watching with a smug grin, one eyebrow raised as if to say, âReally? Is that all youâve got?â
Game on.
Turning back to Bradley, you stepped closer, reaching for the bowl of chopped veggies just as he finished.Â
âLet me get that,â you said, letting your fingers trail along his wrist as you took the bowl from him. This time, there was the faintest flicker of something in his expression, but he quickly masked it, his lips curving into an almost imperceptible smirk.
âThanks,â you said sweetly, placing the bowl on the counter and brushing past Jake on your way to the fridge.
You could feel his eyes on you, but he didnât say a word, his hands continuing to toss the salad with deliberate nonchalance. Smiling to yourself, you opened the fridge and retrieved a bottle of wine, taking your time as you returned to the counter.
Jake didnât react when you sidled up beside him, leaning slightly against his arm as you reached for a corkscrew. But when your fingers brushed his wristâlingering just long enough to feel the warmth of his skinâhis hands faltered, sending a stray piece of lettuce tumbling onto the floor.
âOops,â you murmured, hiding your grin as you grabbed the corkscrew and stepped back. You almost painfully slow, bent down to pick up the lettuce, making sure the skirt you were wearing slid up giving Jake just the tiniest glimpse of the frilly lace of your underwear peeking out at him.
Jake shot you a look, his smirk slipping for a fraction of a second before he composed himself.Â
âCareful there, darlinâ,â he said, his voice smooth but with a slight edge as his hand moved to your hip.
From the corner of your eye, you caught Bradley glancing over, his smirk now firmly in place. âWhatâs wrong, Seresin? Youâre not getting distracted, are you?â
Jakeâs jaw tightened just enough for you to notice, and you bit back a laugh, turning your attention back to the wine.Â
âOh, donât tease him, Bradshaw,â you said innocently, pouring three glasses with careful precision. âIâm sure heâs fine.â
Jakeâs eyes narrowed ever so slightly, but he said nothing, instead focusing intently on his salad as if it were the most important task in the world.
You smiled to yourself, setting the glasses on the counter. This was going to be even more fun than you thought.
Dinner was ready not long after, and the three of you settled at the small dining table tucked against the window. The kitchen lights cast a soft glow over the scene, the faint hum of music still playing in the background. Plates were filled with the fruits of your collective labor: roasted chicken, sautĂŠed vegetables, and a fresh salad that Jake had insisted was ârestaurant-quality.â
You took the first bite, savoring the flavors as they hit your tongue. But instead of keeping the reaction to yourself, you let out a quiet, almost breathy moan, closing your eyes as though the simple taste of the meal was enough to send you to heaven.
When you opened your eyes, you caught both Jake and Bradley staring, their forks paused midair. Their gazes flicked to each other in a brief, wordless exchange before they simultaneously looked down at their plates, the muscles in their jaws tensing as they focused a little too intently on their food.
Suppressing a grin, you stabbed another piece of chicken with your fork, dragging it slowly through the sauce before taking another bite, this time pulling the utensil from your lips with an exaggerated slowness. You made sure the movement was subtle enough to seem naturalâjust enough to plant the idea without making it obvious.
The effect was immediate. Out of the corner of your eye, you saw Jake shift in his seat, adjusting his posture in a way that suggested he was trying to ignore you. Across from him, Bradley chewed with deliberate focus, his expression unreadable except for the faint tightness in his jaw.
âEverything okay?â you asked innocently, looking between the two of them.
âFine,â Jake said quickly, his tone light but clipped. He took a long drink of water, his eyes trained firmly on his plate as if it held the answers to all of lifeâs mysteries.
âYeah, fine,â Bradley echoed, though his voice carried a hint of strain as he reached for the salad bowl, pretending to busy himself with serving more.
You leaned back in your chair, letting the silence settle for a moment before leaning forward again, your fingers brushing against the edge of your fork. There was a bit of sauce clinging to the tip, and instead of reaching for a napkin, you raised the utensil to your lips, your tongue darting out to catch the stray droplet.
It wasnât dramaticâbarely more than a flickâbut the tension in the room crackled like static electricity. Jakeâs fork clattered against his plate, and Bradley muttered something under his breath, though neither of them said anything directly.
Satisfied, you straightened in your chair and continued eating, keeping your movements deliberately slow and casual. You were playing the long game, after all, and the night was still young.
The evening stretched on, the kind of Saturday night that carried the promise of an easygoing, relaxed vibe. But the air between the three of you had changed. Every glance, every subtle movement felt charged, as if all the teasing from dinner was quietly simmering beneath the surface, waiting for something to tip it over the edge.
As the game time drew near, you decided to take a break, excusing yourself with a casual, âIâll be right back. Gonna get comfy for the game.â
Jake barely looked up, his attention already focused on the TV screen as he pulled up the Longhorns' game schedule. Bradley nodded absently, taking another sip of his beer.
You made your way toward Jakeâs bedroom. His closet door creaked open, and you moved quickly, your fingers brushing past the shirts hanging neatly in a row until you found itâthe burnt orange jersey. You had no intention of wearing it the traditional way, though.
Next, you turned your attention to the bottom drawer of Jakeâs dresser. The one that, over time, had become a place for a few of your thingsâyour stuff from nights spent at their place, the clothes you didnât mind leaving behind. You sifted through the familiar pile, your fingers grazing the fabric until you found what you were looking for. The lacy black thong with the satin bow on the back, a gift from Bradley on your birthday last year.
A smile tugged at your lips as you stripped out of your clothes, quickly slipping into the thong and then pulling the jersey over your head. The fabric settled comfortably against your skin, the oversized fit doing little to hide the outline of what you were really wearing underneath.
When you emerged from the bedroom, your eyes met the living room where the guys were settling in. Jake was already lounging on the couch, the TV lighting up his face as he focused on pulling up the game. Bradley was standing near the fridge, mid-drink when he saw you. His hand froze, the bottle of beer almost slipping from his grip. His eyes widened, his throat bobbing as he took in the sight of you in nothing but the jersey.
Jakeâs gaze flickered over to you, eyes widening for just a moment before he cleared his throat, his focus shifting back to the screen as though it was the most important thing in the world. But you could see the slight tension in his shoulders, the way his fingers tightened against the remote as if it were somehow anchoring him.
Bradley, on the other hand, had a harder time hiding it. His eyes followed you across the room, the surprise quickly turning into something unreadable, but not before his lips parted as though he might say somethingâuntil he caught himself. Instead, he looked down at his beer, taking a long swig to steady himself.
You smirked, casually flopping down on the couch beside Jake, making sure to let the fabric of the jersey shift just enough to give him a better view of what you were wearingâor, more accurately, not wearing underneath.
You knew exactly what you were doing.
Jakeâs hand settled on your thigh, warm and heavy, sending a shiver through you that had nothing to do with the cool air from the open window. You smiled, resting your head against his shoulder, and wrapped your arms around his arm for good measure, leaning in close to him.
As you shifted your position, tilting your knees slightly, you felt the jersey ride up a bit higher, just enough for the lacy black thong to peek out from beneath the fabric. It was a calculated move, knowing full well that Bradley would notice.
Sure enough, when he finally settled back onto the couch on the other side of you, his gaze flickered down. His hand, perhaps on autopilot, reached out, brushing against your nearly bare skin, and you couldnât help the smirk that tugged at your lips. Bradleyâs fingers squeezed the flesh there, just a little too long, a little too possessively, before he quickly pulled his hand away, his eyes darting up to meet yours.
You tilted your head back into Jakeâs side, letting out a soft, content sigh, and allowed yourself to sink into his warmth. The move was deliberate, a subtle taunt that made Bradleyâs jaw clench and his nostrils flare. He tried to look away, but he couldnât quite keep his eyes off you, and you reveled in the power you held over the two men tonight.
âEnjoying the game?â Jake asked, his voice low, as if he didnât want to break the spell youâd cast. His fingers tightened on your thigh, pressing just enough to remind you of his presence.
âMmm,â you replied, letting the sound linger in the air, your breath warm against his neck.
Jake leaned in closer, his lips brushing your temple as he whispered, âYou know, youâre really playing a dangerous game, donât you think?â
You looked up at him, your expression innocent, the tease in your eyes impossible to hide. âMaybe,â you replied coyly, âbut I think itâs one youâll both enjoy losing.â
The game continued, but the real action was unfolding right in front of Jake and Bradley. You could feel their eyes on youâthe weight of their attention was undeniable. Jakeâs hand had barely moved from your thigh, and Bradleyâs fingers lingered there, giving you little indication that he had any intention of stopping. They were both wound tight, and you were enjoying every minute of it.
As the Longhorns scored a touchdown, the roar from the crowd on the TV mixed with your own excited gasp. Without thinking, you jumped to your feet, the burst of energy sending you bouncing up and down in celebration. You felt the jersey ride up as you raised your arms, the fabric lifting just enough to expose the small, barely-there thong underneath.
Your ass swayed with each bounce, the thong almost completely exposed, offering a perfect view of your bare skin to both men. The sensation of their eyes locked on you was intoxicating, but you didnât stop. You made sure every movement was deliberate, a tease designed to keep them both hooked.
Finally, you turned around, your back to them now. The jersey hung just low enough to cover your front but did nothing to hide the thong from their view. You felt their stares burning into you, the tension between the three of you palpable in the air.
With a grin, you smirked over your shoulder, catching their eyes before saying, âMan, I love football.â
Jake shifted uncomfortably, his hand now tight around the beer bottle in his lap, but he didnât say anything. Bradley, on the other hand, couldnât hide his reaction. His jaw clenched, his lips pressing together in frustration. His hand moved to the front of his jeans, adjusting himself. It was as if he couldnât stop himself, like every instinct he had was telling him to do something more.
The tension in the room was unbearable, and you could practically feel the moment when Bradleyâs restraint finally snapped. As you smirked over your shoulder, still reveling in the heat of their gazes, you noticed the way his hands tightened into fists at his sides. His jaw was locked, his body rigid as he triedâunsuccessfullyâto stay composed.
Then, without warning, he shot up from the couch. âScrew this,â he muttered under his breath, his voice low and rough, filled with frustration.
Before you could even react, he was on you. One moment, you were standing in front of him, and the next, he had you hoisted effortlessly over his shoulder. You gasped in surprise, but the only response from him was a determined growl.
You kicked your legs slightly, but it was no use. Bradley had you completely at his mercy, carrying you down the hallway toward his room with a purposeful stride.
Jake called out from the living room, his voice laced with disbelief. âBradshawâwhat the hell are you doing?â
But Bradley didnât even look back, his focus solely on you as he carried you down the hall, ignoring whatever punishment Jake might throw at him. The bet? The consequences? They didnât matter in that moment. All that mattered was the desire that had been building up in him, the need to finally act on everything heâd been holding back.
When he reached the door to his room, he kicked it open with one swift motion, stepping inside and slamming it shut behind him. As soon as it was closed, he dropped you onto the bed, his eyes dark with intensity.
âYouâve been teasing us all night,â he growled, voice thick with desire. âI couldnât take it anymore.â
You smirked, already knowing that you had pushed him too far. But that didnât stop you from playing along, feeling the thrill of victory in the way youâd slowly unraveled him.
Bradley didnât care about the bet anymore. All he cared about was you, and right now, that was enough.
As Bradley moved over you, his hands working the black thong off of your body with an urgency that matched the heat in his eyes, you felt a sudden shift in the atmosphere. The door swung open with a creak, and there, standing in the doorway, was Jake. His smirk was wide, his eyes gleaming with that same cocky confidence, but there was a sharpness to it nowâa flicker of something darker beneath the surface.
He leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed over his chest, clearly enjoying the scene unfolding before him. His eyes shifted between you and Bradley, taking in the sight of the thong being discarded carelessly to the side. The silence that followed was thick with tension, an unspoken challenge hanging in the air.
Bradleyâs fingers paused for a moment, as if sensing Jakeâs presence, but his focus quickly returned to you. The momentary distraction was all Jake needed. Without breaking his smirk, Jake pushed off the doorframe and strode confidently across the room.
âBradley, step back, baby,â Jakeâs voice was low, filled with a knowing taunt. He sat on the edge of the bed, eyes still on you as he placed a hand on your waist, guiding you down across his lap.
You gasped, a mix of surprise and excitement flooding through you as you found yourself positioned across his strong legs. Your heart raced, but the smirk never left your face.
âYouâve been a naughty girl, havenât you?â Jakeâs voice was suddenly darker, his tone shifting as he ran a finger down your spine. âYou think you can tease us both, and get away with it?â He gave you a playful, but firm tap on the back of your thigh, the sting shocking you.
He leaned forward slightly, pressing his lips to your ear. âWell, itâs time somebody put you in your place.â
Bradley watched, still breathing heavily as he stood at the foot of the bed, his hands flexing with restrained hunger. The game had changed entirely. You had crossed a line, and now, both men knew it was their turn to take control.
Jakeâs grip tightened around your waist, pulling you closer as he positioned you more firmly across his lap. He traced a finger across the curve of your backside, his voice rough as he said, âThis isnât over, sweetheart. Not by a long shot.â
The first smack comes without warning, a startled cry leaving your lips as you feel the sting of Jakeâs hand.
âThatâs one. Youâve got nine more. Think you can handle it?â
You nodd, but Jake just makes a tsk tsk tsk noise with his mouth before delivering another smack to the same spot.
âUse your words. Weâre back to one. I can do this all night.â
âYes. Yes, I can handle it.â
You hear Jake let out a low chuckle before saying, âDamn right you can, baby.â
The final smack echoed through the room, sharper than the rest, and you couldn't suppress the gasp that left your lips. A wave of heat rushed through you, a mix of sting and longing building in your body. Tears prickled at the corners of your eyes, the tension of the moment overwhelming.
Jakeâs hand lingered, resting gently on your sore skin, the warmth of his palm contrasting with the burn of the smacks. For a brief moment, there was silence. You could feel the steady rise and fall of his chest, and the weight of his touch seemed to calm you, despite the ache.
"Good girl," he murmured, his voice softer now, but still full of command. His hand moved slowly, rubbing circles into your tender skin, soothing the burn as he spoke. "You did so well for me."
You could hear the pride in his voice, and feel the shift in his demeanor as he leaned down to kiss the top of your head. It was a small, almost gentle gesture, but it spoke volumes in the context of everything that had just transpired.
His fingers traced along your back now, his touch lighter, almost tender. "I know you can take it," he continued, his tone warm. "Youâve been so good for us tonight."
The praise was enough to stir something inside youâsomething that made the lingering sting worth it. He could still dominate you, but in this moment, you were his, and he took care of you in a way that felt like both power and care.
âNow, hereâs whatâs going to happen next, sweetheart,â Jake says. âBradley here is going to lay on his bed, and youâre going to ride him, reverse cowgirl so he can watch that pretty ass bounce as your ride him. And so I can watch your perfect tits bounce.â You involuntarily squeeze your thighs together at his words. âAnd Iâm going to stand at the end of the bed and I want your eyes on me the whole time. You understand?â
âYes.â
âGood girl,â Jake says before helping you up off his lap.
The moment you lift yourself off Jakeâs lap, thereâs a quiet shift in the room. The tension in the room grows as you crawl up the bed, hovering over Bradley, whoâs now lying back on the bed, his eyes dark with hunger but also something elseâsoftness, a trace of tenderness mixed with the primal need.
As you settle above him, the weight of your body supported by your hands on either side of his chest, Bradleyâs hands reach up to pull you down. He doesnât waste a second, his lips finding yours with an intensity that makes your heart race. The kiss is almost electric, his lips hungry, but gentle enough to make you melt against him. The urgency fades slightly, and you find yourself losing a bit of control as you sink into the warmth of his embrace. His hand moves to the back of your neck, holding you close as if he doesnât want to let you go.
The kiss deepens, and for a moment, everything else falls away. It's just the two of you, your bodies pressing together, the soft sound of your breathing filling the space between you. You feel his heartbeat against yours, steady and warm, grounding you in this moment. Itâs different with Bradleyâthereâs a tenderness there, something that contrasts with the more commanding side Jake showed earlier.
When you pull away, your lips still tingling, you can see the quiet satisfaction in Bradleyâs eyes. His hands slip down your sides, tracing the outline of your body as if committing every inch of you to memory.
âYouâre incredible,â he whispers, his voice rough with desire, but thereâs a softness to it, a reverence that makes your chest tighten.
You smile, leaning in to kiss him again, but this time itâs slower, more deliberate, and you can feel the shift between youâless about the tease, less about the game, and more about the connection.
You shift, moving so that your back is now towards Bradley, and your gaze finds Jakeâs. The electricity between you three is palpable, the air thick with the kind of unspoken connection that runs deep. You can feel Bradleyâs hands on your waist, steadying you, but itâs Jakeâs eyes that hold your attention nowâdark, intent, but filled with something else. Thereâs a depth in his gaze, a silent understanding, a promise that whatever happens next, itâs about the three of you as one.
You reach down, tugging the burnt orange jersey off, letting it fall to the floor in a fluid motion, leaving yourself exposed before them. The vulnerability stirs something within youâboth exhilarating and grounding at once. With each passing second, the trust between you grows stronger, the knowledge that you're not just being seen, but truly understood, is almost overwhelming.
You pause, locking eyes with Jake, and the tension rises again. His presence is commanding, but it's the gentle weight of his gaze that gives you the confidence to continue. Slowly, you begin to lower yourself, the movement calculated and deliberate, not just for them, but for yourself.Â
Bradleyâs hands guide you, steadying you as you move closer to him. Your eyes flutter close as you feel the stretch of Bradley as you sink further and further onto him.
âUh uh. Eyes on me, baby.â Jake reminds you.
You nod and open your eyes, yours immediately find Jakeâs green ones. Theyâre darker than normal, laced with desire and need.
âYouâre perfect,â Bradley whispers, his voice thick with emotion. You can feel the weight of his words, not just in his tone, but in how his hands trace over your skin, grounding you in this moment.
You stay locked on Jakeâs gaze, the intensity of his eyes grounding you in the moment. The air between you two feels thick, like a promise thatâs been quietly building, waiting to be fulfilled. His face softens, but thereâs a quiet strength in it that makes your heart race.Â
Bradleyâs hands move to your waist, his touch steady and sure. He guides you gently, helping you find your rhythm as your body begins to move, slow and deliberate. His touch is a contrast to Jakeâs silent commandâBradleyâs touch is soft, like a grounding force, holding you steady.
You feel the heat rising, your chest tightening as the tension builds. But through it all, Jakeâs eyes never leave yours. Thereâs something magnetic about the way he watches, as though heâs seeing youâevery part of youâin a way that makes you feel both vulnerable and safe, all at once. His jaw tightens as he shifts, the intensity in his gaze never faltering.
With every small movement, every shift of your body, you feel the pressure building. Your breaths come quicker, your heart racing as Bradleyâs hands guide you.
âS-shit,â you hear Bradley mutter from beneath you, causing you to clench around him.
Bradleyâs hands move to your back, his fingers tracing slow, deliberate patterns against your skin. His touch is tender, guiding you closer, helping you reach a place of intensity that feels almost overwhelming.
And then, it comesâlike a wave crashing over you. You can feel the pressure building, the world narrowing down to the feeling of Bradleyâs hands on your skin, his body beneath you, and Jakeâs steady gaze pulling you deeper. Every part of you is alive, connected, and entwined in a way youâve never experienced before.
Your breath catches as the moment hits, your body trembling as you reach the peak. Your eyes never leave Jakeâs, and for a brief moment, everything else fades away. Thereâs nothing but the bond between the three of youâthe love, the trust, the unspoken understanding that this is where youâre meant to be.Â
âFuck, fuck, fuck. Shit.â Bradley grunts as you feel ropes of his seed release into you.
You collapse on the bed against Bradley, your body spent and trembling, Jakeâs smile softens, a quiet satisfaction in his eyes.
âYouâre incredible,â Bradley whispers, pulling you into him, his hands still on your back as he kisses the top of your head. His voice is filled with a tenderness.
âYouâre perfect,â Jake adds softly, his voice low and comforting.
Bradley shifts beside you, his fingers brushing against your skin as he looks over at Jake. Thereâs a quiet moment between them, an unspoken understanding passing between the two. With a soft chuckle, Bradley pushes himself up from the bed, his gaze lingering on you for a second longer before he speaks.
âIâm gonna head to the bathroom. Jake, you wanna take care of her while Iâm gone?â he asks, the affection in his voice evident.
Jakeâs response is immediate, his eyes softening as he watches you. âOf course,â he says, his voice low but filled with warmth.
As Bradley moves to the bathroom, Jake crawls onto the bed beside you, a quiet smile tugging at his lips. His presence is a steady, comforting weight as he shifts closer, opening his arms for you. You donât hesitate, scooting over to him, seeking the comfort of his embrace.
You curl into him, your body instinctively leaning into his warmth as your head rests against his chest. The steady beat of his heart is a calming rhythm beneath your ear, and you let out a soft sigh of contentment, the tension of the last few minutes slowly ebbing away.
Jake wraps his arms around you, pulling you in closer, his hand gently stroking your hair as he settles against the pillows. His touch is soothing, almost protective, and it fills you with a sense of security that you canât quite put into words.
âYou did so well,â Jake murmurs, his voice soft and tender. He presses a gentle kiss to the top of your head, his fingers tracing light patterns on your back. âYouâre incredible, you know that?â
You smile against his chest, the words washing over you like a balm. You can feel the warmth of his body, the affection in every movement, and itâs all you need right now. The bond between the three of you feels unspoken but undeniable, and in this moment, everything feels right.
As you settle more comfortably against Jake, his arms holding you close, you allow yourself to fully relax, your body melting into his embrace. The soft sound of Bradleyâs footsteps in the bathroom fades into the background as you lose yourself in the warmth of Jakeâs care.
The world outside this room doesnât matter right now. Thereâs only the three of you, your trust, and the quiet love that lingers in the space between. And for the moment, thatâs all you need.
As the warmth of Jakeâs embrace settles around you, the exhaustion from the long day and the intensity of everything thatâs happened begin to catch up with you. Your body feels heavy, your mind slowly unwinding as the last threads of wakefulness start to slip away. Youâre so close to falling asleep, the soothing rhythm of Jakeâs heartbeat lulling you deeper into comfort.
But then, thereâs a soft rustle of movement. You feel the bed shift slightly, and soon, Bradley is back. Heâs holding a warm washcloth, the scent of soap and something faintly floral filling the air as he gently presses it against your skin. The touch is tender, careful, as he begins to clean you up, his fingers moving gently over you.
âLet me know if Iâm being too rough,â Bradley murmurs softly, his voice a whisper in the quiet room, his gaze focused on his task. Thereâs no rush in his movements, only a quiet affection, as he takes care of you.
Once he finishes, he places the cloth aside, his hand lingering for just a moment before he pulls back. You feel the bed dip as he moves around, and then, in the next moment, heâs crawling onto the bed beside you. His arms slip around your waist from behind, pulling you into him, and you easily melt back into his embrace, feeling the warmth of his body against your back.
Youâre trapped now, but it doesnât feel like a prison. Bradleyâs strong chest presses against your back, his arms holding you securely while Jake, still on the other side of you, continues to hold you close. The two of them surround you, their presence comforting, and you canât help but feel safe in their arms.
âComfy?â Bradley murmurs against your ear, his breath warm against your skin.
You nod slightly, a soft smile tugging at your lips. âWouldnât want to fall asleep any other way.â
The steady sound of their breathing, the warmth of their bodies, and the quiet intimacy of the moment all wash over you. You can feel yourself drifting, your body sinking into the bed, the pull of sleep becoming harder to resist.
Just as your mind starts to fade, you hear Jakeâs voice, light and teasing, cutting through the soft lull of the room.
âSo, Bradshaw,â Jake begins, his tone dripping with playful mockery. âNot even twenty-four hours, huh?â
Bradley chuckles softly behind you, his fingers idly tracing circles on your waist as he gives a quiet, amused grunt. âYeah, yeah. Shut up. I donât need to prove anything to you.â
Jake snorts, a low, amused laugh slipping from his lips. âRight, but itâs nice to know youâre still a little bit predictable.â
You can hear the affection in Jakeâs voice, his teasing not mean-spirited but filled with that familiar bond that the three of you share. As the sound of their laughter and gentle banter continues, the exhaustion pulls you under, and you finally surrender to sleep, the two menâs arms around you the last thing on your mind as you drift away.
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u have beautiful writing and itâs honestly a talent! youâre so quick with it like hello? may u please do how arcane characters would react to having a partner who likes making handmade gifts instead of buying them? me personally i LOVE making handmade gifts because it seems more beautiful putting in work for my friends and family! honestly youâre my favorite writer on this app Iâll most definitely think about makin u a handmade gift! youâre so cool!
FIRST OFF??? YOU are the coolest person EVER and reading your message made me do a little happy dance in my chair, so thank you for THAT! 𼚠The fact that youâre out here pouring love into handmade gifts for your friends and family?? ICONIC. Handmade gifts are SO slept on, and youâre out here proving theyâre the superior love language. If I could, Iâd be your hype squad 24/7. (Also, i would ugly cry if you made me a gift Mamas.)
Okay, okay, letâs jump into how the Arcane characters would react to having a partner who loves making handmade gifts because spoiler: theyâre all gonna be absolutely obsessed with you. Letâs GO.
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Jinx
Jinx would LOSE HER MIND every single time you gave her a gift. Sheâs such a sucker for anything you pour your heart into.
⢠âWait, waitâYOU made this? For ME?â Sheâs staring at it with huge eyes like you just handed her a treasure map.
⢠Sheâd keep EVERYTHING you give her, no matter what it is. You could hand her a crocheted pigeon and sheâd be like, âThis is the best thing anyoneâs ever given me.â
⢠Sheâd totally try to make something for you in return, but itâd be chaotic as hell. Like, youâd get a DIY flamethrower or something held together with duct tape and glitter.
Basically, sheâs your number one fan and would brag about you constantly.
Vi
Vi is playing it cool, but deep down, sheâs melting into a puddle of feelings. Sheâd get all quiet when you give her something and just kinda⌠stare at it like she canât believe someone would put in that much effort for her.
⢠If you made her something wearable, like a bracelet or beanie? That thing is NEVER coming off.
⢠Sheâs not much for words, but sheâd pull you into a tight hug and just whisper, âThanks. I mean it.â
⢠Also, if anyone dares to make fun of your gifts, sheâs throwing hands. (âWhatâd you say about my partnerâs hand-painted mug? Yeah, thatâs what I thought.â)
Sevika
Sevika would be SO caught off guard when you hand her a gift. Sheâs not used to people doing thoughtful stuff for her, so sheâs just⌠staring at you, holding your gift like itâs a foreign object.
⢠If itâs something practical, like a leather pouch or gloves? Sheâs putting them to use immediately. And trust, sheâll let everyone know her partner made them.
⢠If itâs something sentimental? Sheâs keeping it tucked away somewhere safe, but youâll catch her looking at it when she thinks youâre not watching.
Sheâs a little rough around the edges, but trust me, she cherishes EVERY handmade thing you give her.
Silco
Silco would be SO intrigued by the concept of handmade gifts. Like, heâs trying to figure out why youâd put in so much effort instead of just buying something. But the more he thinks about it, the more he realizes itâs because you care about him. And yeah, that hits him right in his cold, scheming heart.
⢠Something elegant or functional, like a pen case or a decorative box? Heâs putting it on his desk like it belongs in a museum.
⢠Something more emotional, like a portrait of him and Jinx? Heâll treasure it forever but keep it privateâitâs too precious for the world to see.
Youâve officially cracked the Silco Code: thoughtful effort = instant softie.
Vander
Vander is 100% DAD MODE ACTIVATED every time you give him something. Heâs smiling so big it hurts, just standing there like, âYou made this? For me?â
⢠If itâs something for the bar, like a new sign or decoration? Heâs putting it up immediately and making everyone compliment it.
⢠More personal gifts, like a knitted scarf? Heâs rocking it every single day, even if itâs summer.
⢠Heâd also love hearing about your process, sitting there with his tea like, âTell me about this one. What inspired you?â Big golden retriever vibes, honestly.
Ekko
Ekko would be OBSESSED with your gifts. Like, youâve unlocked a whole new love language for him.
⢠If you made him something for the Firelights, like a custom mask or patch? Heâs adding it to his gear immediately. âLook at this! My partner made it. Isnât it sick?â
⢠If itâs something sentimental, heâd carry it around like a good luck charm. It could be the tiniest trinket, and heâd be like, âThis? This is everything.â
⢠Heâd also 100% try to make something for you in return. Now youâve got matching handmade energy, and everyone is jealous of your vibes.
Jayce
Jayce would be SO touched by your gifts. This man is a golden retriever in human form, so every time you give him something, heâs beaming like you just made his whole week.
⢠If itâs something for his lab, like a personalized toolbox? Heâs showing it off to Viktor like, âLook what my partner made. Arenât they amazing?â
⢠Something sentimental, like a framed photo or painting? Heâs hanging it in his house and telling EVERYONE about it.
Jayce is basically your personal hype squad, and heâs never gonna stop appreciating your creativity.
Viktor
Viktor would be SO soft about your gifts. Like, heâs not used to people going out of their way for him, so when you hand him something, heâs just sitting there like, âYou made this? For me?â
⢠If itâs something practical, like a custom notebook for his designs, heâs using it every day and thinking of you while he works.
⢠Sentimental gifts, like a sketch or keepsake? Heâs keeping them close, tucked away in a spot where he can see them when he needs a boost.
Youâd inspire him to start tinkering on something special just for you. Now youâve got your own Viktor Originalâ˘.
Caitlyn
Caitlyn would be SO charmed by your gifts. Sheâs used to fancy, expensive things, but the effort and love you put into your handmade stuff? Thatâs what gets her.
⢠Make her something practical, like gloves or a scarf? Sheâs wearing them CONSTANTLY and bragging to everyone.
⢠If itâs more sentimental, like a personal letter or drawing? Sheâs keeping it somewhere safe and rereading it when she misses you.
Caitlyn loves thoughtful gestures, so youâre basically her dream partner. Period.
Mel Medarda
Mel would be absolutely enchanted by your gifts. Sheâs surrounded by luxury, but your handmade work feels so much more personal.
⢠Something elegant, like jewelry or an intricate painting? Sheâs showing it off at council meetings like itâs priceless.
⢠Something heartfelt? Sheâs keeping it in her private quarters where she can admire it when sheâs alone.
Mel would also encourage you to turn your craft into a business because she believes in your talent 100%.
Ambessa Medarda
Ambessa would be IMPRESSED. Sheâs a practical person, so if you make her something functional, like a knife sheath or leather gear, sheâs putting it to use immediately.
⢠If itâs sentimental, sheâd keep it hidden, but trustâit means a lot to her.
Sheâd respect your dedication and probably compare you to a warrior. âIt takes discipline to create something with your own hands.â
Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger would be THRILLED. He LOVES creativity, and your handmade gifts would light up his world.
⢠If you made him something clever or whimsical, heâs showing it off to everyone in Piltover. âLook what my partner made! Arenât they brilliant?â
⢠Sentimental stuff? Heâs putting it in his workshop where he can admire it while he tinkers.
Heâd also want to collaborate on a project with you because youâre basically his new favorite inventor.
Salo
Okay, Salo would be one of those people who doesnât know how to react at first, but youâd totally catch him staring at your gift later, all soft and thoughtful.
⢠If you made him something like a carved figurine or a small keepsake, heâd keep it in his pocket for good luck and touch it when heâs thinking about you.
⢠He wouldnât be super showy about it, but youâd KNOW it meant a lot to him when he said something lowkey like, âYou didnât have to, but⌠thanks. This is nice.â
⢠Deep down, heâd be so touched that you took the time to make something just for him. Handmade gifts just hit different for someone like Salo, who appreciates quiet, meaningful gestures.
Scar
Scar is giving CHAOTIC, âOMG YOU MADE THIS??â energy every single time. Like, no matter what it is, heâs holding it up like you just gifted him the crown jewels.
⢠If you made him something goofy, like a silly little knitted hat or a bracelet, heâs rocking it IMMEDIATELY. âLook at this! My partner made it! Arenât they the best?â
⢠Heâd totally try to âhelpâ you make stuff sometimes, but heâd just end up making a mess and laughing about it the whole time.
⢠Scar is your ultimate hype man, always gassing you up and telling everyone how talented you are. You could hand him a macaroni necklace, and heâd be like, âMasterpiece. Absolute masterpiece.â
Maddie Nolen
Maddie is secretly the softest bean about your handmade gifts. Like, sheâd be a little shy at first when you gave her something, but youâd catch her smiling at it later when she thought you werenât looking.
⢠If you made her something practical, like a cozy scarf or a cute notebook, sheâd use it all the time and feel so warm and fuzzy knowing it came from you.
⢠Sentimental gifts? Sheâs absolutely treasuring them forever. Sheâd keep them somewhere special, like her desk or bedside table, and glance at them whenever sheâs missing you.
⢠Maddie would totally ask about your process too, like, âHow did you even come up with this? Itâs amazing.â Sheâs so supportive, and your gifts would mean the world to her.
Lest
Lest would be absolutely ENCHANTED by your handmade gifts. Like, sheâd hold them so gently, as if sheâs afraid of breaking something so precious.
⢠If you made her something elegant or delicate, like a hand-painted vase or a piece of embroidery, sheâd treat it like itâs the most valuable thing she owns.
⢠Lest would also love the thought and care behind your gifts. Sheâs the type to listen closely when you explain how you made something, nodding along with genuine interest.
⢠Youâd totally catch her showing off your gifts to her friends, like, âMy partner made this. Isnât it beautiful?â Sheâd treasure everything you give her, no matter how big or small.
And thatâs it! TL;DR: YOU are a gift, and every Arcane character would feel insanely lucky to have someone as thoughtful and creative as you. Keep being amazing, bestie. đ
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a/n: i had a terrible nightmare, but it inspired this lmao. apologies if the plot seems weird, i just went with the flow. hope you like it! (p.s. took me just a week to write this bad boy, but trust, there's more angst on the way! itll take more time bcs im super busy but i promise im gonna deliver angst)
word count: 5k contents: dystopian au , kinda inspired by divergent too , wonwoo x afab!reader , doctor!wonwoo , reader is going to die , a little graphic at the end but for like 2 seconds , flashbacks , forbidden love , HEAVY angst , sad ending
[ present - 24th november, 2024 ]
"756, your three hours begin now," an automated voice booms through the speakers placed in your cell, reverberating through the small metal chamber you've been kept in for as long as you can remember.
the door to your cell slides open, allowing you your last bit of freedom, last few hours of life, before it was all going to be taken away from you.
hyejun, the girl who occupied the cell next to you, comes into view, her eyes already filled with tears. the two of you had become friends of some sort over the last twenty-one years of captivity. although, your friendship wasn't like the ones people wrote about in books or played out in movies.
the Misfits would never have the privilege of a real friendship.
you couldn't tell each other about childhood memories, dreams, goals, or regrets, because the last twenty-one years of your lives had been spent inside the same grey walls. you couldn't go shopping at the mall, or watch movies at the cinema, because you weren't allowed to leave the facility, no matter what.
yet, hyejun was the closest you'd ever have to a friend, which is why it hurt you to see her cry profusely.
"don't cry, you idiot," you laugh, trying your best to keep yourself calm and composed. nothing good ever came out of the both of you crying together. "don't act like you forgot that this would happen some day."
"it hurt less to pretend like it wasn't," hyejun sobs, hugging you tightly. "why did we have to turn out this way?"
you wish you could answer that question.
there wasn't really any research or accurate information on how the Misfits came to be. the only piece of information told to every Misfit child the day they turn three years old is that they didn't have a place in society.
and the next thing you know, you've been shipped off to a facility to spend the rest of your lives as outcasts; as children who were deprived of their life too quickly.
at least once during their twenty-one years in a prison, every Misfit has wondered how this system came to be. who was it that decided what the Misfits were? was there a war? or an uprising? why was it declared that upon turning twenty-four, every Misfit would be executed?
you had resigned to your fate a long time ago. somewhere between the age of five and eight, when you realized that this was your lifeâliving locked up in the facility. it wasn't as restrictive as a prison, as you were allowed to spend time outside your cell for meals, showers, interacting with others, and visiting the in-house library, theater and much more. but you when you learnt that you were strictly denied any permission to leave the place where childhood innocence came to dieâyou had given up.
you stopped throwing tantrums and crying like all the other children. you stopped wanting to see the outside world again. you stopped trying to live your life. you stopped hoping. you stopped loving.
it was a cruel realization to come to at such a young age, but you never had a choice. your entire life had been decided for you, because of some goddamn reason no one knew, so you gave up on trying to fight the system.
which is why, on the day of your twenty-fourth birthday, when your last three hours on this earth were announced, there wasn't any dread or anxiety filling you. there wasn't any urge to resist and rebel against the oppression you've been subjected to.
you were just another number on the list, the seven hundred and fifty-sixth person to be killed this year.
one of the things you were thankful for was the painless death. back when you were thirteen, an old lady who worked at the facility as a cleaner had given into hyejun's incessant pleas to know how the executions occurred.
the lady had said, "it doesn't hurt at all. first, they inject you with some drug. then, you're taken into an empty white room. they have a machine in there, which i don't know much about, but in merely three minutes, you're gone."
hyejun had ended up in tears after she got to know, but all you could do was laugh to yourself. three years to live a normal life, three hours to spend before you die, and three minutes to completely wipe out your existence, as if you ever really mattered in the grand scheme of things.
ever since you came into the facility, you've seen countless people being escorted upstairs to meet their end. some scream and yell for mercy, some stab a knife into themselves before they die in a way they're not even aware of, and some people, like you, have this empty look in their eyes. they look like lifeless dolls being dragged to their doom, because anything worth living had already been snatched from their hands.
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"one hour and fifteen minutes," hyejun whispers, looking at the timer on your wrist counting down your last few moments. "y/n, how am i going to live without you?"
"this isn't called life, junnie," you chuckle, the sound hollow and meaningless. "they should've just killed us before we were brought into this prison. this isn't a life worth living."
"how can you say that?" hyejun asks, and you look at her to gauge her expression. hyejun is one of the many people who still haven't accepted that their days are marked. she's one of the many people who hope that there is a second chance at life.
"i can say it because it's the truth," you sigh. "there's no point in grieving the loss of a life you never had."
hyejun falls silent, her expression distraught, and you feel bad for this being your last conversation with the one person you've spent your entire life with.
your heart softens just a little bit for the person who's shared this meaningless life with you, so you move closer to her on the single bed in your cell.
"i'm sorry, i guess i hadn't realized that you haven't accepted this fate like i have," you apologize, wrapping an arm around hyejun's shoulder to comfort her. "don't be too upset after i'm gone, okay? probably not the best source of motivation, but you'll just have two weeks to spend without me before..... you know." you trail off awkwardly.
"i know," hyejun nods, looking up at you. "promise me you'll find me wherever we end up once we're gone?"
"i promise," you smile, and it's probably the most genuine thing you've felt your entire life.
the two of you huddle closer, spending your last hour in silence.
the door to your cell remains open, which is why you aren't startled when two women, dressed in all-white clothing, appear at the door, one holding a glass of water, and the other a pill.
hyejun isn't as calm as you, and tears quickly spring to her eyes when she sees the two officials at the door. "y/n, it can't be-"
"764, please return to your assigned cell," one woman speaks, her tone cold and sterile, devoid of any emotion.
"i- please, just some more time, please," hyejun begs, her hands clinging onto yours, as if bargaining for more time would do anything to delay the consequence you were going to face.
"please return to your assigned cell," the woman repeats. "i will not hesitate to call security."
"junnie, go," you whisper, slowly freeing your hands from her grip. "i'll be fine, you'll be fine."
hyejun shakes her head, sobbing incessantly. "i'll miss you."
"i'll miss you too," you admit truthfully. "i'll wait for you, okay?"
hyejun nods, and after another threatening glare from the officials, she shares one last knowing look with you, and for a moment, you feel thankful for being loved by someone in this life, no matter how short or miserable it was.
hyejun goes back into her own cell, and you let your last ever interaction with her sink in.
"756, please take this pill, and then follow us upstairs," the second woman instructs, and you get off the bed to approach the women.
"happy birthday to me," you scoff to yourself, taking the pill and swallowing it down with the water.
as if some countdown has started, the two officials spring into action. each grab one arm of yours and escort you out of your room. out of the corner of your eye, you can see hyejun by her door, collapsed to the floor on her knees, sobbing and grieving the only real connection she had with anyone in this ruthless world.
you wish you could say the same, but it would be a lie.
because when you finally climb the last step, and the door to your death is opened in front of you, you find yourself looking into the chocolate-brown eyes you had foolishly let yourself fall into.
jeon wonwoo.
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[ flashback - 28th october, 2022 ]
"i wasn't aware that you were allowed to be outside your cell past 11 p.m.," a deep voice speaks from behind you, and you nearly jump five feet into the air.
you turn to see a tall, bespectacled man standing in the kitchen, a white lab coat hanging off his broad shoulders.
he's a doctor.
"i-i'm so sorry," you gasp, realizing that you're in deep shit now. realistically, you knew that the only way you were going to leave this facility was when you died, but you had no idea what the protocol was for people who snuck out of their cells at midnight, which was against all the rules. "i just really needed some water and i didn't have any left in the cell and-"
but the doctor just smiles at you, his intimidating demeanour replaced by possibly the only smile you'll ever see that is so beautiful.
"it's alright, don't be scared," he assures you, in that rich, warm voice of his. "i'm doctor jeon. you are?"
"y/n," you reply, confused about the whole situation. were doctors supposed to be on a first-name basis with the Misfits? "i'm sorry if this sounds stupid, but are you supposed to be talking to me?"
a flicker of sadness appears in his eyes, and disappears just as quickly. "it's alright for me to talk to you. you do realize i am required to interact with everyone in this facility if they visit the infirmary, right? i'm a doctor, it's kinda my job."
your face burns with embarrassment. "sorry, that was a stupid question."
"no worries, y/n," doctor jeon laughs, seemingly endeared by your mini-meltdown. you had no idea why you were behaving this way. never in your life had you been this embarrassed or flustered around anyone. you've been living in a prison all your life, where showers are taken in communal bathrooms and privacy was a rare luxury. why did this man have to change that?
"i'm going to head back to my cell now," you clear your throat, eyes focused on the water bottle you had just filled for yourself.
"alright," doctor jeon nods. "goodnight, y/n."
you give him a nod in return, stiffly walking past him to tiptoe back to your cell. you catch a glance at his name-tag.
dr. jeon wonwoo.
the name stays on your mind for way longer than it should've.
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[ present - 24th november, 2024 ]
"have you taken the prescribed pill?" wonwoo asks, his tone formal and cold, as if he's never seen you, never known of your existence.
you know that's far from the truth.
"yes, doctor," you reply promptly, attentively watching as wonwoo goes through a few files on his desk. you see his features harden for a second at the name you addressed him with, a giveaway of how much he hated it when you called him that.
"it'll take a minute for the pill to take effect," wonwoo says. "please head over to the chair."
you wordlessly move over to the black leather armchair in the room, sitting on it as instructed. the situation is built on similar circumstances from the past, but it feels so devastatingly unfamiliar and strange.
you don't know if it's the air-conditioner or the cold look in wonwoo's once-loving eyes that makes you shiver.
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[ flashback - 24th november, 2022 ]
"i'll walk you to the infirmary," hyejun offers. the morning of your twenty-second birthday, you had woken up with a high fever. your body was so weak, you couldn't even move to get off the bed.
thankfully, despite the prison-like feel, the facility wasn't too restrictive with regards to the cell doors being locked, or neighbouring cellmates interacting, which is why hyejun could come into your cell and take you to the infirmary.
you're barely conscious when you enter. you can hear hyejun's muffled voice talking to the doctor on duty, explaining to them your condition, all while you struggle to stay standing upright.
soon, a familiar pair of glasses swim into your vision, strong arms lift you and place you on one of the beds, and a gentle touch on your forehead lulls you to sleep.
the name-tag catches your attention before your eyes close.
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"doctor jeon?" you croak out, voice groggy with sleep. the doctor looks up from his desk to see you sitting up in bed, finally awake after being asleep for almost the entire day.
"ah, y/n, you're up," wonwoo smiles at you. "how are you feeling now?"
"the fever seems to be gone," you reply after a moment, feeling much better than earlier in the morning.
"that's good to hear," wonwoo nods. "your friend mentioned that it was your birthday today. happy birthday, y/n."
you sigh. "doctor, i appreciate your gesture, but having a birthday is hardly an occasion that calls for happiness, is it? birthdays are never happy for someone like me."
a similar flicker of sadness flashes in wonwoo's eyes, reminding you of the first encounter in the kitchen a month ago.
"i'm sorry, i should've known-"
"it's alright," you interrupt his apology. "at least the infirmary is a change of scenery. never had a birthday party in here before, doctor." you joke, because somehow, seeing a frown on wonwoo's face felt like it should be a crime for him to be anything but happy.
"call me wonwoo, please," he chuckles. "being called doctor by someone who's the same age feels a little embarrassing."
"we're the same age?" you question, sitting up a little straighter. "next thing you're going to tell me is that we have the same favorite color."
"i like blue," wonwoo says.
"me too!" you gasp, the both of you bursting into laughter instantly.
the infirmary was empty for the rest of the day, and the two of you filled it with laughter and stories. wonwoo gladly took the lead, telling you all about his life up until he was hired to work at the facility six months ago, and you listened eagerly. it felt like you lived life through his stories, and it stirred this dangerous feeling inside you.
you had found something that gave you hope, in a universe where hope never worked in your favor.
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[ present - 24th november, 2024 ]
"details of subject 756. full name, lee y/n. sex, female. date of birth, 24th november 1999-"
wonwoo's voice reading out all your details, the only pieces of information that gave you any form of self-identity, was getting hard to listen to with no response.
"stop."
"756, not interrupting the procedure would be advised," wonwoo addresses you, not even looking your way, his eyes trained on the file in front of him.
"why are you treating me like you don't know who i am?" you ask him in a quiet voice. "as if we didn't spend almost two years together, in love-"
"756, no interruptions, please." wonwoo grits out, sounding just as hurt as you felt.
"you hated it when i called you doctor, and now you won't even call me by my name?" you scoff, and that seems to rouse a reaction out of wonwoo.
"you are nothing but a number on this long list of people that i have to kill," wonwoo seethes, leaving his desk to come stand in front of you. "this is our reality now, 756. whatever happened in those two years, it was a dream, a fantasy."
"our love wasn't real? the hope you gave me wasn't real?" you challenge, standing up from the armchair. "you promised me, every day, that you'd change this, that i wouldn't have to-"
"then you were stupid for believing me!" wonwoo yells, cutting you off. "you should've known that i was an idiot in love, that i would've promised you anything if it meant i could see you smile. if it meant i could see you live the last few years of your life happily."
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[ flashback - 1st january, 2023 ]
soon after your twenty-second birthday, you had grown much closer to wonwoo. you'd visit the infirmary for no reason, just to spend hours with him, learning about how the outside world worked. there were afternoons where he'd show you pictures of mountains, oceans, parks, children, and animals that he'd taken. there were evenings where he'd sneak you into his quarters, where he'd read you a book, or turn on a random movie he thought you'd appreciate.
it started feeling less like a friendship, and more like love. the way his eyes would light up when you entered the infirmary to greet him good morning, the way his ears would turn red if any other staff at the facility would get close to figuring out his relationship with you, the way he'd hold your hand or run his fingers through your hair, and the way he'd smile at you, kissing your cheek as a goodnight before going back to his own quarters.
you knew you were foolish for falling in love with wonwoo, especially when you had such limited time to love him properly. so you began to distance yourself from him. you stopped visiting him, avoided his attempts to talk, and tried your best to forget him.
it didn't work.
it only ended up in you being dragged to the infirmary by hyejun, when you woke up on january 1st complaining of a terrible stomach ache.
it was wonwoo who took care of you then.
"you've been avoiding me," wonwoo says quietly, watching you take the medicine he gave you. "did i do something wrong?"
you stay silent, wondering if you should tell him the truth or keep it hidden.
"i've fallen in love with you."
the truth it is then.
wonwoo gapes at you, blinking repeatedly as he tries to process your words. after a minute, he regains his composure and says, "i love you too. now why were you ignoring me?"
he asked you to be his girlfriend three days later, and for the first time since you've entered the facility, your heart starts to long for more time.
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[ present - 24th november, 2024]
"yeah, i was stupid," you laugh sadly. "i was stupid to believe that you'd actually do something to fight for us."
"and risk both our lives in the process?" wonwoo argues. "if anyone would've found out, we'd both be killed, and not the painless way."
"well, one of us is going to die anyways!" you raise your voice, the tears you've desperately held back finally spilling over. "why did you have to love me? why did you have to make me want to live? do you know how hard it is for your face to be the last thing i see before i die?"
"and you think that this is making me happy?" wonwoo says, anger, love, helplessness, all emotions bleeding into his voice. "i loved you too. heck, i still do, and even after you're gone, i'll-"
"just do it. do whatever you need to do to kill me," you stop him from finishing his sentence. five-year old you had promised to give into your fate no matter what happens. and even though seeing the only man you've loved about to end your life is breaking your heart into a million pieces, you wouldn't be alive for too long to feel that pain.
"no-" wonwoo shakes his head. "i was stupid. i should've done something sooner. i was scared and i'm sorry. i'll get you out."
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[ flashback - 19th september, 2023 ]
"i'll get you out," wonwoo whispers into your ear. you've just pulled him into a hug before you go back into your cell for the night when the words are muttered into the skin of your neck. "i won't let you die, y/n. not like this."
"won, what are you saying?" you ask, pulling away to face him. "are you nuts?"
"i love you and i can't bear the thought of having to lose you," wonwoo breathes out, his voice sounding strained. "i can't lose you."
"wonwoo, this is the system," you scoff. "i can't not die, it's not possible."
"just trust me," wonwoo shakes his head. "i'll get you out."
you let yourself believe him.
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[ present - 24th november, 2024 ]
"i'm not letting myself fall for empty promises anymore," your words ring out loud and clear. "just get this over with, doctor."
"y/n-"
"756. that's how you're instructed to address me, doctor," you correct him.
"i can't. i won't do this to you," wonwoo refuses, moving closer to stand in front of you and place his hands on your shoulders. "we can get out, y/n. please, let me try."
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[ flashback - 19th september, 2024]
"there's no way out," wonwoo mutters, and you feel the hope building in your chest crumble to dust.
"what- what do you mean?" you stammer. "wonwoo, you said you'd find a way-"
"i couldn't," he sighs. "not with management breathing down my neck. they already suspect i'm in close contact with one of the Misfits, and i don't want to give them a reason to make your last few months any worse."
"did you even try?" your voice breaks, your hopes and dreams slowly getting crushed.
"i didn't," wonwoo replies hesitantly. "i'm being monitored, especially after the promotion-"
"promotion?"
"i've been assigned to the room upstairs."
the room upstairs. where every Misfit goes to die.
"you- you never told me about this," your voice is strangled, the weight of wonwoo's words pressing down on your chest like an invisible weight.
"that's because you had no business knowing about it," wonwoo snaps. "look, y/n, from now on, you and i are nothing but strangers. whatever we had between us, it has to end now."
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[ present - 24th november, 2024 ]
"you ended things. we're strangers now," you remind wonwoo, and the tears finally escape his eyes. "you shouldn't care this much for strangers, doctor."
"y/n, i'm sorry," wonwoo chokes out, tears streaming down his face, and you belatedly realize that youâre crying too. with the back of your hand, you wipe away the unnecessary and immature tears. this was your fate.
âyou didnât try when you said you would, wonwoo,â you lower your gaze, staring at the floor. "there's no happy ending for us now. there never was."
"i know. i was an asshole for promising you something i couldn't give to you, but i know i'm going to spend the rest of my life regretting not helping you now," wonwoo argues. he holds your hands in his.
"please, y/n, give me another chance."
"you know what's funny, wonwoo?" you laugh bitterly, looking up at the man you will love till the moment you die. "at least you have a lifetime you can spend regretting. at least you have a lifetime to start afresh, find someone else, fall in love. i only had you. you were my world, and it hurt so much when you lied to me and showed me dreams i never should've seen."
"i only said all those things because i loved you then, and i love you now as well," wonwoo's voice is shaky now. he knows your time together is nearing to a close, and with every passing second, he dreads the passing of the remainder of his life without you. "i was foolish to promise you freedom, but it was only because i hated that look of hopelessness in your eyes. and you have all the right to blame me, but let me just try-"
"if you're so sure you can get me out now, why didn't you do it earlier?" you cut him off. "why now? right before i have to die?"
you see the look of guilt flash in wonwoo's eyes. your eyes fall to the white lab coat he's wearing, the symbol of the facility embroidered into the fabric, right above where his name-tag sits.
you raise your hand to brush your fingers against the only name you had desperately hoped to call out for the rest of your life.
you realize that while it was your fate was to die, wonwoo's fate was to live. the purpose of your life was to live twenty-four years on this miserable earth and then vanish, while wonwoo's role was to take your life.
no matter how realistic those two years felt, it was impossible for the two of you to be together. you were carrying out your meaningless life, and wonwoo was fulfilling his duty. a duty that never involved loving you or rescuing you.
the bitterness brewing in you for the last couple of months comes to a rest, because you understand.
"i don't blame you," you utter quietly, hands coming up to rest against wonwoo's chest. if you tried really hard, you could delude yourself into thinking that this was just another morning you would spend with wonwoo, in his embrace, living life as if you had the gift of endless time.
"you were scared too, weren't you?"
wonwoo's face crumbles. he leans forward into you, resting his head on your shoulder as his body shakes with the intensity of his cries.
you hold him tight, and you feel sorry for giving him this warmth and comfort right before you left his life forever.
"you should have never loved me," wonwoo sobs. "i thought i was making your last years something you wouldn't hate, but i just-"
"you made my last years the happiest i've ever been," you stop him. "i don't regret loving you wonwoo, not even for a second. and i'm sorry i was angry at you for not helping me get out. i was too blinded by betrayal to realize that it could cost your life too."
"it wouldn't have mattered if you got to live," wonwoo shakes his head.
"it would've, because i wouldn't have you to live my life with," you say softly. wonwoo pulls away from you. his eyes are red and puffy, and your heart aches with the urge to kiss him, one last time.
"i'm sorry," you whisper. "i'm sorry that we ended up this way. god, if i had it any other way, i would've done anything to grow old with you."
"i'm sorry too," wonwoo sniffles. "for not fighting enough for us."
"it can't be helped now," you smile sadly at him. "maybe in another universe, we get to travel the world with each other and do everything we couldn't do in this one."
"it's time to let go, wonwoo," you say, pressing one final kiss against his lips.
wonwoo inhales deeply after you back away from him. he walks back to the desk, takes out a syringe filled with a clear liquid with shaking hands and comes back to face you.
"i'll find you in every other universe, and i'll love you till the end of time," wonwoo looks into your eyes, and this one feels like a real promise.
"i know you will," you hold the wrist of the hand holding the syringe to steady it.
wonwoo presses the needle into the skin of your neck, the place where he had whispered a promise of a better life before, and you squeeze your eyes shut.
"it won't hurt at all," wonwoo whispers as an assurance, and his free hand holds yours tightly.
the needle breaks through skin, the liquid is injected, and your last three minutes begin.
you open your eyes, and nothing feels like it's changed, but then wonwoo approaches you with a black eye-mask.
"i don't want you to see what happens," he explains, and you nod to give him permission. he slips the fabric onto your head, and your vision is blocked.
the last thing you see is his name-tag.
you hear the turn of a door knob, the sound of a door creaking open, and wonwoo's last words to you.
"i love you."
you feel gentle hands guide you into the room just opened, a pair of lips pressing a kiss to your temple, the warmth of wonwoo leaving you.
you're alone.
you smell the sterile antiseptic used to clean the room, a vague burning scent, your impending death.
your time is nearly up.
you taste the salt of the last tears you'll ever shed, the sour flavor of tragic love, blood.
it's almost over.
and then, nothing. it's like your senses have stopped working all of a sudden, and you're in a vacuum.
your hands tug off the eye-mask, but you can't see anything either. you realize it's the effect of the injection.
and it's good that you can't see, hear, feel, smell, or taste anymore.
otherwise you'd see the transparent glass wall separating you from a sobbing wonwoo, hand trembling above the red button that brought about your end.
you'd hear the lasers in the room charging up.
you'd feel a scorching heat all over your skin.
you'd smell your flesh burning till you're reduced to ashes, meant to be swept off.
you'd taste the kiss of death.
the timer rings; three minutes are up.
dr. jeon wonwoo ticks 756 off his checklist.
- fin.
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things i noticed in my pilot rewatch:
wolf almost immediately grabs a glass of champagne when he walks into the wedding with his first patient. i know the show's hinted at him having drug issues, but maybe he has some alcohol ones too? (unless that idea was abandoned since the pilot was written/filmed.)
"except now we're prescribing drugs instead of taking them." "speak for yourself." yeah he's definitely still dealing with those drug issues. i feel like the show's mostly implied for that to be a past thing (we've only seen him take anything twice, to my memory? not counting 1x09's upcoming flashback sequence) but i wonder if/when that'll become an issue again (maybe another patient loss that hurts wolf harder than roman's did? like a father figure, that'll bring back his feelings of guilt over his dad's death?)
it's tiny but i feel like van's crush is hinted at here, with him offering ericka an extra pair of scrubs (while jacob cockily jokes about his being too big for her) and the way he sneaks a glance at her while she changes (not in a creepy way, it's like a nervous/shy kinda way).
he also smiles at her when she yells at jacob while they're searching for hannah's childhood home, after jacob un-empathetically says the kids would be better off with their dad (guess van likes strong women; girlboss/malewife vibes? lol)
"do i ever have to talk to him again?" (wolf talking about nichols.) lmao, you're gonna be in love with him in about 6 episodes from now. also someone write me some pilot era wolfnichols hate sex.
"name one person you like who's not a patient." "you, i like you!" he's so autism-coded â¤ď¸
wolf still uses cassette tapes in his car (which is also quite old, since it still plays tapes), what a grandpa
carol has a picture with michelle obama in her office (not really an important thing to notice, but i thought it was cool)
there's a line in one of the flashbacks (apologies for not quoting it verbatim) from muriel about "keeping our differences to ourselves", which probably explains why wolf isn't super open about his facial blindness. (and probably applies to all of his other traits that make him "different", like his sexuality, or popularly headcanon'd autism. i mean, i know he's open about his sexuality now as an adult, perhaps as a way of rebelling against his mom, but, as we may see in more flashbacks, he probably kept it to himself for quite a while.)
van is completely frozen when hannah has her seizure, he even backs up a little when she falls out of her chair. probably didn't wanna touch her and experience a phantom seizure.
whoever directed the ep made zach & teddy look like they're the same height when nichols confronts wolf and kicks him off the case. i guess it keeps them, literally and figuratively, on the same level in the dispute. but now we all know that wolf's actually shorter, and it's funny how that's been primarily highlighted when they're fooling around with each other. (i know it's an intentional directing tactic, though, bc a similar thing was done in the batman v superman movie when bruce and clark stand eye to eye - henry cavill is also 3 inches shorter than ben affleck. emphasizing the height difference would imply a power imbalance, which you don't want in these sort of gray zone conflicts!)
"the only way this will work is if we open up to each other." [nichols walks by and catches wolf's eye] foreshadowing
(i don't mean just like foreshadowing their romance, but maybe also the impact that nichols will have on wolf, getting him to open up about his past and whatnot. same, perhaps, for nichols, since we still hardly know anything about his background, besides his military experience and implied own closeting.)
(could also quite easily and literally refer to their work relationship, as we learned from that interview with teddy that, despite their romantic connection, they're still going to have some disputes about patient treatments in future episodes/cases.)
#brilliant minds#i'm sorry this got long but that's why it's under a read more#maybe if i do rewatch all the episodes i'll do something like this for each one? hopefully with shorter lists though lol
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The Laws of Attraction (Lawyer!Higurnami x Law Student!Reader 18+ One Shot)
Pairing: Nanami Kento x Black!Fem!Reader x Hiromi Higuruma
Synopsis: You are a law school senior and intern juggling schoolwork and your job who attends your firmâs anniversary party one night. While there, Higuruma Hiromi and Nanami Kento, your bosses and the two sexy attorneys youâre secretly attracted to, help you celebrate your final grades and receiving a brand new position at their firmâŚ.just not in the way that they should. But who cares about whatâs right or wrong when it feels so good?
Warnings: Smutty Smut; 18+ (MINORS GTFO); Black-coded!Fem!Reader; Lawyers!Nanami x Higuruma; Law Student/Intern!Reader; Eye-Fucking; Secret Crush; Mutual Pining; Threesome; Coworkers to Lovers; Mild Power Play; Lowkey Flirting; Office Sex; CMNF; Dual Cunnilingus; Deepthroating; Doggystyle Over Desk; Spitroast; Facefucking; Dom/sub Undertones; Throatpie; Cum On Ass; Sneaky Sex; Aftercare
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters mentioned in this fic. However, as this is my writing, I do not give permission for my work to be reposted on any other sites that are not from my own accounts. Thank you!
Writerâs Note: Iâve had this idea rolling around in my head for DAYS now. Iâm so happy Iâm finally able to share it after finally writing it. I hope yâall enjoy! KISSES!! đđ -Jazz
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You know that a second glass of champagne probably isnât logical or practical.
But if you have to listen to your fellow intern and total preppy asshole drone on about his vacation stories, youâll definitely blow your brains out.
You stand in a small circle with the other interns that started with you last year for the internship program. The firm has one that stretches all year long, starting in the spring and ending in the winter. Youâve known these people for months now and while you like some, there are others than youâd gladly avoid.
Like the preppy exchange student from Upstate New York who came to Japan to study abroad. Of course, heâs standing beside you in his Armani student, buzzed off of his second beer and oozing arrogance and ignorance. âMy friends wanted to go to Bora Bora again, but I always found Bora Bora to be sooo overhyped,â he groans. âThatâs why we went to Hawaii. It was cheaper.â
He takes a sip of his beer, dripping some down his tie. You donât warn him. âI heard Hawaiians didnât want tourists anymore,â Yuki points out, standing next to you. âSomething about them pushing natives out of their homes because of construction.â
She sips on her champagne and eyes you as she does it. You fight the urge to smile. âWell, that didnât kick me out,â the exchange student chuckles. âI had a ball! Lotta beer on the beach and a lot of girls too.â He turns to you now, your worst fear coming true. âYou ever been to Hawaii, Y/N?â
You force yourself to turn towards the young, blonde jock who only came to work here because his father has connections in the legal system as a hotshot judge in New York. As a young, Black woman, you worked your ass off to get into this program and into law school. As you can imagine, juggling both is a damn job in itself.
You purposely kept quiet for half of the night to avoid exerting energy in boring conversations, but to avoid dissociating for the fifth time tonight, you fix your mouth into a smile. âNo, but I prefer Costa Rica. The water is prettier. Excuse me, Iâm gonna fill myself up.â
Quickly, you excuse yourself from the group and walk over to the alcohol table located on the other side of the gorgeous ballroom. âOh, pass me another beer if they got one,â the jock suggests. âWe can share, if you want. I know you like a good beer too.â He gives you a lopsided smile thatâs supposed to get you hot and bothered like it has to all of the other girls heâs screwed.
You stifle the urge to vomit and give him a tight lipped smile before quickly walking offâŚor as quickly as you can in your Jimmy Choo heels. Your friend and roommate forced you into them, telling you that only these shoes brought out your skin and meshed with your slim, strapless, black dress.
You will admit that you feel the sexiest youâve ever felt in it. Even when you tried it on and had your friend tie the strings behind your neck to hold the slinky article of clothing up, you felt like the baddest bitch walking. As soon as you walked into the ballroom, you caught eyesâŚ.just not the eyes you truly want.
As you walk across the ballroom, nodding and smiling at guests (lawyers, politicians, city officials, etc.), you admire the beautiful decor of the room. The decorators rearranged cushioned furniture, added gorgeous white flowers as centerpieces, and polished the marbled floor so much that you can see yourself in it. The scent of cinnamon and cloves drift through the air along with the bitter winter breeze pouring in from outside as people come and go for cigarette breaks.
They truly went all out for this anniversary party.
Your firm is located on the sixth floor of a twelve-story building in downtown Tokyo, specifically in the business district. Every weekday you catch the train at 7AM with fellow bright-eyed, bushy-tailed workers in their uniforms and weary, hungover students preparing for an 8AM course. Youâve always loved the hustle and bustle of the city; the constant activity; the sense of determination and purpose in the air when you do your eight-minute route to the train station to work.
Maybe thatâs why you decided to take the internship offer when you were picked last spring. You were a law student, a senior-to-be, in need of a legal position that would give you more experience and had a decent pay. Your job as a waitress could only do so much. After you were interviewed by the program director, she set you up for another interview with the attorney you would be working for. When you realized that you would be interviewed by two attorneys instead of one, you thought it was some kind of mistake.
But you were reassured by the director that Kento Nanami and Hiromi Higuruma, the top attorneys at their firm, wanted you specifically. âThey picked you out from ten other candidates,â she gushed to you over the phone. âTheyâre so impressed with your resume and our interview notes.â
You smile to yourself as you take another glass of champagne. You canât believe that this was twelve months ago. Now if you can only snag a full time position here and ace your final exams so you can graduate next spring, your life will be complete.
Yuki appears beside you, dressed in a red dress and wearing her blonde locks in waves. âHe likes you,â she giggles. You roll your eyes beneath your full lashes. âI could give less of a fuck,â you mutter. âI felt like shovinâ a cupcake in his mouth to shut him up.â Yuki laughs despite your deadass statement. âSo whereâs your date tonight?â she asks. âSince preppy white jocks donât float your boat.â
No man floats your boat nowadays, it seems. Not when youâre in law school. What guy would want a girl who stresses over essays and exams every other week? âWell, my roomie has a cold and couldnât come,â you explain. âI wanted to stay, but she forced me to put on this dress and come.â
âAnd itâs a damn good thing she did!â Yuki scoffs. âYou look amazing!â You smile shyly, feeling your cheeks flush. âAnd Iâd rather you be here celebrating the 10th year of the firm with me than at home. Intern or not, youâre a part of this team too, Y/N.â
Though Yukiâs words are sweet, youâd much rather be at home with your roommate watching Netflix in your sweatshirt and booty shorts, shoveling ice cream down your throat and maybe popping an edible to ignore the impending anxiety of your exam scores tonight.
Anything than being a room with a bunch of preppy folks and pretending to be interested in anything they have to say. But you got yourself into your pretty gown for two important reasons: one because this party is a good distraction from your incoming grades and two, youâre waiting for two guests in particular to show up. Your bossesâŚor as your friend would call them, your sexy lawyer baes, Nanami and Higuruma.
These are two names that pop up often at your firm and in the legal world. As two Harvard graduates and prominent lawyers in business and corporate law, they were among the original ten lawyers who started out at the firm when it was still very small and upcoming. Now expansive and holding over a hundred attorneys, Nanami and Higuruma are still the top in the game in their thirties.
They are intelligent. They are virtuous. They are calm, cool, and collected when needed in the court. And they are also fine. As. Fuck.
And you know all of this because you work underneath them and have been for over twelve months as an intern. You never knew why they hired you to personally work for them, but you jumped at the chance to take the offer when it was given to you after your one-on-two interview with them.
As unapproachable and cool they seem, the two lawyers are pretty lenient with you. They allow you to use their shared office to do your work, they work around your class schedule, and donât make you work overtime. Most of your duties are fetching coffee for them in the mornings from the lobby cafe, editing and proofreading documents, delivering files to different departments, and drafting papers.
They truly make it easy for you. They arenât hard or difficult like a lot of other lawyers in your firm who run their assistants ragged. They answer all of your questions and push you to give your all. âBut remember to rest,â Nanami always tells you. âBurnout is a killer.â He is the softest of the two and a true sweetheart at heart.
Higuruma is more of the sterner one, always giving you constructive criticism with any underlayer of encouragement. He has a dry humor that reminds you of a boring dad and has you giggling while youâre doing your work. The two lawyers bounce off of one another, having disagreements and arguments but always coming together to win a case.
They are truly a duo made in heaven, especially in the looks department. It isnât a surprise to you that the entire firm has their eyes on them as handsome as they areâsoft-looking lips, firm stares, and eyes that make your blood run hot. Your dreams are often filled with hot visions of doing very nasty things with Higurumaâs nose and stroking Nanamiâs cheekbones with your fingers.
As far as you know, theyâre single and unmarried, but things can change. Not to mention that youâre their intern! There is a very clear line that you donât cross at a job and that includes not fucking your bosses.
No matter how sexy they are in their suits, or how intoxicating their cologne is, or how you wish to feel their big hands on you, you can never ever destroy the work relationship you have with them and fuck up your entire life. Besides, how else are you going to get a job here when you graduate law school?
So you disguise your interest in them as kindness and shove your horiness away, never acting on your attractions to them. But sometimes, you do think that the feeling is mutual. Just in November before your final exams, your bosses graciously offered to help you study. You were studying from your self-made study guide over lunch with them in their office. You had five classes during your fall semester you had final exams for: four tests and one paper due the same week you took your tests.
âWell, I can tutor you for the tests,â Higuruma said, taking a peak at your guide. âClearly, you need someone to break this shit down for you and test you.â
âAnd make sure you donât completely blow your top over your grammar,â Nanami added, referring to your paper. âI was a 4.0 in Harvard, donât you know?â As usual, you laughed. They always knew how to take your head out of your work with their teasing and dry humor.
That month, the three of you would meet during lunch and work. Higuruma would time you on definitions for legal terms, answering open-ended questions, and knowing which court does what. Nanami, in contrast, would take a look at your final paper and make alterations, highlighting anything that needed to be edited and giving suggestions.
It was the most help you got in your three years of law school. And unfortunately, it made you fall deeper for them. You werenât even planning to attend the firmâs tenth anniversary party, but when you found out Higuruma and Nanami were attending through an invite to your work email, you knew you had to show up.
You smile at Yuki now, raising your champagne glass. âWell, cheers to that,â you giggle and clink your glass with hers. âYouâre sweet, Yuki. Definitely makes this whole environment worth it.â The two of you giggle to each other and gossip about the other guests as you sip champagne and much on veggie sticks from the snack table.
At some point during your third glass, you hear a buzz come from your purse. Your heart skips a bit and you race to fish it out, thinkin that it may be Nanami or Higuruma texting you that theyâve finally arrived. But when you see that itâs your Canvas notification, your stomach drops.
Suddenly, the champagne tastes sour and all of the sounds of the party sound muffled like youâre underwater. All of your grades are in, including your final paper. You swallow hard as you stare at your phone screen, your vision becoming fuzzy. You feel like youâre about to faint. Oh, where are Nanami and Higuruma when you need them?
ââŚY/N?â You turn to Yuki as if you just realized that sheâs standing there. âSorry, what?â You dumbly ask.
âThey finally brought out the chocolate fountain!â She announces, pointing excitedly at the fountain bubbling chocolate fondue just a few feet away. âLetâs get some before we have to fight off the entire party.â You force a smile and wave her off, trying to hide your oncoming anxiety attack the best you can. âYou go ahead. I need to powder my nose first.â
Itâs enough to make Yuki agree, telling her that sheâll get you a plate. Once sheâs strutting off in her heels, you make a beeline for the bathroom located down the hallway from the ballroom. You move as quickly as possible in your heels, scrolling for your friendâs contact at the same time. By the time you reach the bathroom, you feel like youâre about to throw up.
You barrel through the door, sighing in relief when you find it empty. Quickly, you shut the door and will your friend to answer the phone, gripping the sink for support. You feel as if your knees are about to buckle from the anxiety you feel bubbling inside of you. âPick up, pick up, pick up,â you mutter. Finally, your friend does, coughing into the phone. âWhatâs up, babe?â she crokes out. âDid your lawyer baes come yet?â
âNo, but my grades just came back and Iâm in the bathroom so I donât have a panic attack, but I am having a panic attack.â You face yourself in the mirror. You thought you looked so pretty with your Fenty Beauty foundation, plumping gloss, and long lashes framing your gold eyeshadow. But now? All you see is anxiousness.
âOkay, relax,â your bestie soothingly says. Only she knows the stress youâve been under for three years. âBreathe. Tell yourself your affirmations. I already know you did amazing, Y/N. You already know that too. You studied your ass off, remember?â
You do. You had to. Only you have the power to make all three of these years of constant stress mean something. You need that degree. âYeah,â you exhale before inhaling again. You do that a couple of times, egged on by your friend who tells you how smart and determined you are. Finally, you feel like youâre ready. âHere I goâŚIâm opening them now.â
You put the call on speaker, but your friend is silent as you shakily open the Canvas app. You check each one of your final grades, your heart damn near exploding one after the other. All high scores. Three As and one B. âOh, my God,â you gasp.
âWhat?â your friend urges. âWhatâd you get?â
You nearly drop your phone as your body trembles from excitement and relief. âI passed,â you whisper. Then again, louder this time: âI passed!â you squeal. âI fucking passed!â You feel tears prick your eyes and you have to rapidly blink to keep from ruining your mascara.
You canât believe it. Youâre done! Youâre going to graduate law school next spring! âCongratulations, girl!â your friend cheers. âI knew you could do it! Now go out there, turn the fuck up, and celebrate with your lawyer baes.â
You scoff, taking some tissue to tab at your cheeks and temple. âFor the last time, theyâre not my baes or boos or boyfriends.â She swears that Higuruma and Nanami are your future husbands. âNot yet!â she argues. âYou just wait till they see you lookinâ fine as fuck in your dress and next thing you know, youâre going home with one of âemâŚor both!â
âGoodbye, you perv,â you giggle. âThank you. I love you.â Your friend bids you farewell and tells you to text her later before you end the call. You take a moment to check yourself out in the mirror, admiring the bad bitch in your reflection.
Finally, you put your phone away and strut back to the party, feeling like youâre the sun and the moon. You feel sexy, exuberant, and like youâre on top of the fucking world. Nothing and nobody can get in your way.
You suddenly bump right into someoneâs back, causing you to stumble. âOh, excuse me!â you gasp. âIâm sorry, I didnâtâŚâ Your words die in your throat when the stranger turns, revealing himself as your favorite handsome blonde attorney. Nanami is usually in suits for work, but this one is especially tailored. âMs. L/N,â he says in his smooth, eargasmic voice. âI didnât expect to bump into you so early tonight.â
You gape at him, unable to speak. Youâre at a loss for words. Just then, before you can look any dumber, Higuruma appears with two champagne glasses in hand. He, too, is in a designer suit and red bottom shoes, looking so sexy that it should be illegal. âOh, there you are. We were actually looking for you.â
His tired-looking brown eyes scale down your outfit. âThatâsâŚsome dress. You look nice.â Maybe you imagine it, but his cheeks look pinker in the light. Nanami clears his throat and awkwardly pushes up his framed glasses, snatching one glass from Higuruma and taking a sip.
âT-Thank you,â you stammer, finally finding your voice. You spot a passing waiter on your left with a tray and snatch a glass from it. Youâll need it. You clear your throat, conjuring that bad bitch from the bathroom. âU-Um, Iâm actually glad youâre both here. I was looking for you too.â
The lawyersâ brows raise expectantly. âOh?â Higuruma asks. âWhy is that?â You break out into a smile, unable to contain your joy. âI got my grades back for my exams!â you excitedly announce. âAll As and Bs!â You fish your phone out of your clutch and shove the screen into your bossesâ faces. âSee for yourselves,â you proudly giggle.
Nanami takes your phone and peers down at it, squinting into the blue light. When he sees your grades, a slow smile creeps across his face that gives you butterflies. âLet me see,â Higuruma mumbles, snatching your phone from Nanami.
He mutters to himself, something he always does when reading. You find it so endearing. When he finishes, he scoffs in surprise. âWell, damn,â he huffs. âThis is impressive, Y/N. You really locked in as the kids say these days.â
âYouâre not that old, Higuruma,â Nanami scoffs, snatching your phone back and handing it to you. âNice job, Ms. L/N. Weâll have to celebrate.â The two lawyers smile at you like youâre the best thing in the world. You feel it. Standing with them, you feel as if nothing can touch you.
Higuruma raises his glass, a small smile playing on his lips. âA toast to good grades and an even better future.â You all raise your glasses and clink them before taking a sip. You can already feel the effects of the champagne taking over. You feel bubbly and light as a feather. Beautiful and carefree. Sexy, even. Very dangerous.
âThank you,â you happily sigh. âI wouldnât have been able to do it without your help with the studying. I really appreciate you both for doing that.â The lawyers look happy hearing that kind of praise and gratitude from you. âWell, you can thank us by helping us make it through this party,â Higuruma sighs. âAfter all, we need to show our law school graduate around to all of these fine, fun folk.â
He looks around the room, looking like heâs thinking anything but nice things about the guests. You snort to yourself. âDonât we, Nanami?â he asks, smirking at the blonde. Nanami sighs to himself, looking absolutely done with being here. âI barely even want to be here. I almost want to be back in traffic.â
He turns to you now, a small smile playing on his lips. âBut hearing about your grades makes it worth it all.â If only he could know how that makes you feel. The butterflies in your stomach have gone haywire.
You swallow, feeling the confidence of the champagne taking over. âW-Well, maybe next spring when I graduate, you both can come to the ceremony,â you nervously suggest. âItâs only right since youâre my bosses and mentors.â You give them a shy smile, peering up at them through your lashes.
The two lawyers look at each other blankly and then back at you. âMentors?â Higuruma parrots. âWeâre your mentors?â
Immediately, your confidence slips. âWell, you did help me study and youâve shown me so much about the legal system. I look up to the both of you.â You bite your bottom lip, feeling as if youâve said too much. Youâre moving too fast. Youâre overdoing it! âI-Iâm sorry I assumedââ
âDonât apologize,â Nanami firmly interrupts. His eyes are all aglow with a quiet passion youâve never seen before. âWeâd be honored to be your mentorsâŚif thatâs what you want.â Higuruma looks just as interested in the position, looking ready to drop everything and sign up.
You feel a big, dumb smile split across your face, giddy and joyful. âThen Iâd be honored to call you my mentors,â you giggle. âLetâs toast to that too!â You raise your glass to clink with theirs, leading to another joint sip. You open your mouth to say more, to keep them standing here with you, but everyone at the party is just as excited to see the two attorneys as you are.
âOh, there they are!â someone announces. You turn, finding one of the firmâs oldest lawyers walking over to Nanami and Higuruma. âWeâve been looking everywhere for you two! Câmon, the chairman wants to see you.â He practically drags them away, blabbering on about the many guests here who want to meet them.
You watch them leave just as they turn to give you one last look, an apology in their gazes. You feel an immense pang of disappointment inside of you and you feel stupid for feeling that way. Itâs a party! This is their job! Of course, they need to mingle and talk to other important people.
Yuki luckily comes to your rescue, strutting over to you with more snacks. âOh, Y/N!â she exclaims, taking your hand. âThere you are! Come here, you have to try these white chocolate raspberry bars before theyâre gone!â She drags you off in a different direction from Nanami and Higuruma, widening the gap between you.
For the next hour, the party wears on like this: you on your side and your bosses on the other, all of you stuck being pulled in directions other than each otherâs. You watch as they chat with chairmen and CEOs; attorneys and paralegals; city officials and policemen. Itâs honestly annoyingâŚprobably because of the champagne you drink.
With every passing minute, you sip a bit more, feeling even lighter and riskier than your first glass. Youâre pretty sure youâre on about four ½ glasses at this point, so much so that you start seeing things. You believe you feel Nanamiâs eyes on your ass from across the room or Higurumaâs gaze straying away from a guest to check you out. Your risky, reckless behavior makes you smile at them from across the party, not realizing how flirty it may come off to them or someone else watching. But the idea of that doesnât embarrass or mortify you. In fact, it turns you on.
But nothing even comes from it. You never find your way over to your lawyers. Disappointed, sleepy, and exhausted from walking around in heels, you decide to give your dogs and the alcohol a break. You go up to the bar situated on the left hand side of the ballroom and take a seat on one of the stools, ordering a club soda.
âThatâs the easiest thing Iâve made all night!â the bartender exclaims, making you laugh. âGod bless you!â After they finish whipping up your drink, youâre in the middle of a few needed sips when someone sits next to you. You turn, finding a young man in a suit that looks like Tom Hiddlestone and Timothy Chatlane had a baby.
The wavy-haired man in his suit smiles at you. âYour Nanami and Higurumaâs paralegal, right?â he asks. You shake your head. âIntern. Not a paralegalâŚyet.â
He nods, chuckling at your humor. âI donât think Iâve seen you around the office before. I wouldâve remembered a face like yours.â His tone is flirtatious and you pick up on it immediately. Usually, youâd disregard and ignore this, but tonight? You may just play along.
âPossibly,â you reply, lowering your soda. âI have one of those faces.â Feeling particularly chatty, you put a hand out for a shake. âIâm Y/N,â you blurt. âIâm an intern for the law firm on the sixth floor.â The man races to shake your hand, hanging on for longer than necessary. His palm is sweaty. âAh, yes, the law interns,â he chuckles. âIâm Mark, an associate for an accounting firm. Iâm up on the eighth.â
He flashes a pearly white smile that is probably supposed to make you swoon. âThat explains why we havenât seen each other,â you giggle. He laughs with you and you decide that heâs cute enough to waste time on at the party.
âMaybe this party is good for something then,â he flirtatiously says, his smile turning suggestive. âI was planninâ on leaving soon âcause this crowd is dead, but you just might make me wanna stay.â And just like that, he pops the bubble on your fantasy plan. âOhâ is all you can say.
No doubt he is trying to get into your pantsâŚor rather under your dress. You turn to sip your water in silence, trying to think of something to say to let him down easy. âAre you here with someone?â he asks and his hand goes crawling to yours again.
Now you really need to think of something fast. âUmâ is all you can get out before a shadow descends upon you and him. You both turn to find Nanami standing there. âOh, sorry, am I interrupting, Mark?â he asks. He sounds apologetic, but you can tell he isnât by the firm set of his lips.
The attorney beside you gives your boss a lop-sided smile. âJust my drink,â he jokes as the bartender passes him a whiskey. âTo what do I owe the pleasure, Mr. Nanami?â He cocks his head to the side, drunk and cocky. âSorry to cut in, but I need to steal Y/N away for a moment,â Nanami explains before turning to you. âWe hate to do this now, but since youâre here, weâd like to plan out the schedule ahead of the holidays.â
âOh!â you exclaim, your brain already switching into work mode. âUmâŚyeah, sure, of course.â You turn to Mark who looks less than pleased about being cockblocked. âIt was nice meeting you, Mark. Iâll see you on the seventh floor one day.â The attorney only gives you a smile and side-eyes Nanami as you leave with him.
In silence, you two head to the elevators and Nanami presses the up button. You arenât too sure why he and Higuruma are doing this now during a party, but youâll wait to find out. When the elevator comes, Nanami lets you inside first and then follows behind you. When the doors close, you become hyper aware of him standing so close next to you. You can smell his cologneâspicy and musky like cinnamon. It makes your body react in very nasty ways.
âYou wonât be seeing him,â he says. You blink, your fuzzy brain almost not catching that. âWhat?â you ask.
He turns to you, his eyes firm. âYou wonât be seeing him,â he repeats. âNot to gossip, but the man is known to stick his dick where he makes his business. Heâs slept with half of his department and a lot of his clients.â
You almost forget who the hell he is talking about until you remember (of course!) Mark. âDamn,â you scoff. âWell, thank you for the saveâŚnot that I was planning on sleeping with him or anything. Heâs not my type.â You immediately flush, hot with shame and embarrassment. You shouldnât have said any of that. âFuck that champagne,â you think.
However, Nanami silently chuckles to himself, finding it funny. But still, you beat yourself up. At least until you get to your floor. Nanami and Higuruma share an office space, their offices separated by a door where one can easily enter one room and exit the other. Nanamiâs office consists of tan furniture, a plush couch where you often do your work, and his book collection while Higurumaâs office is all dark colors, polished Mahogany wood, and a mini bar. Some things they do share though are private bathrooms, personal thermostats, and a beautiful view of the skyline.
You walk down the hallway to the office with Nanami and enter his, finding Higuruma already there. âTook you two long enough,â he grumbles. Nanamiâs office is dark, only lit by the full moon coating the floor in silver and illuminating Higurumaâs manly, handsome features.
Suddenly, your heart begins to pound. âS-So whereâs the schedule?â you stammer. Nanami shuts the door behind you and walks up to stand beside Higuruma. âThere is no schedule,â he confesses. âSorry to bring you up here so randomly, but we didnât want to do this in front of everyone.â
You scowl, confused. âDo what?â you ask, looking between them. The two give each other a look before Higuruma provides you with an envelope from under his suit jacket. âTo give you this.â
You stare at the envelope, even more confused. Tentatively, you take it and look at them, unsure. âOpen it,â Higuruma silently says with his eyes. Swallowing hard, you take a millisecond to mentally prepare yourself for what will be in the envelope and tear it open like you would a bandaid.
A folded letter flutters to your feet and you pick it up to read it. âOn behalf of [the firm] and the departments of business and financial law, we would like to offer you a full time position as a legal assistant in the spring of 2025. SignedâŚâ Your eyes grow big at the signatures. âKento Nanami and Hiyomi Higuruma,â you exhale.
The two handsome men standing before you smile while youâre busy trying to resist the urge to pinch yourself. You have to be dreaming! Youâve gotta be! âY-Youâre offering me a job?â you softly ask. Higuruma smirks. âYou donât miss much, do you?â
Nanami nudges his partner in the arm. âWeâve noticed the work youâve been putting in for us all these twelve months. Donât think your hard work went unappreciated, Y/N. Youâve helped us a lot, even without us telling you, and for that, this is what we have to offer.â His gaze is soft, intimate. âThis is just to get your foot in the door. Of course, you donât have to stay forever and weâll help you study for the BAR if you want to take it.â
Higuruma doesnât add on, but he doesnât have to. He, too, gazes down at you like everything Nanami is saying is true. You look down at the letter and then back up at them. âIâŚ.I donât know what to say.â Higurumaâs smirk widens. âSay youâll take the job.â
Finally, you break into a humongous smile and you jump up and down. âYes!â you squeal. âYes, yes, Iâll take it! Thank you both so much!â You go to toss yourself at them for a hug, but you make one misstep and nearly trip. You gasp, trying to find your footing.
Quickly, Nanami hooks his arm around your midsection, securing you in his arms. âCareful!â he exclaims, catching you. âThat wouldâve been nasty.â You should just tell him thank you and leave the comfort of his arms. You should just take the L now and leave before things get bad.
But you donât. You make the mistake of staring up into his inviting eyes and soft, pink lips. His eyes gaze down to your mouth, his pupils dilating as if he sees something he likesâŚwants even. He leans down and so do you, and suddenly your lips are on his as you stand in the comfort of his embrace.
The kiss is short and gentle, but itâs sweet enough to steal your breath away. It is a kiss fit for a Disney movie ending. But just as soon as it happens, it ends and you both pull away, stunned. âWhoa,â he exhales.
Yes, whoa. Whoa, that was the best kiss youâve ever had. Whoa, you just kissed your boss. Immediately, you jump back as if burned and over your mouth. âOh, God,â you gasp. âI-Iâm so sorry. IâŚoh, God.â You begin to shake, your eyes welling with tears. Regret and shame instantly fill you.
Higuruma steps forward, placing a hand on your shoulder. Nanami tries to come near you too, his gaze soft. âY/N,â he softly says. You quickly side-step him and step away from Higurumaâs touch. âI have to go,â you sob. âI canât be here. I shouldnât be here.â You begin to panic, dropping the job acceptance letter in the process. You donât try to pick it up.
âWait, Y/N,â Nanami pleads. âStay. Itâs okay.â He walks toward you like youâre a wounded animal, gingerly and slowly. âNo, itâs not!â you whimper. âI canât believe I did this! Iâm gonna ruin everything now! I-Iââ
A hand grasps yours and pulls you close into his big, warm body. âSweetheart, calm down,â Nanami soothingly says. âItâs okay.â He wraps his arms around you, pulling you into his chest. There, you begin to cry, big, fat tears rolling down your cheeks and ruining your makeup. âItâs okay,â Nanami murmurs into your ear.
At the sound of his voice, you look up into his eyes and see that they are hooded and soft. Affectionate. When he leans in again, you donât pull away. You let him kiss you, slow and deep, your lips moving in perfect tandem with each other. It is almost as if your lips are meant to kiss. Nanamiâs big hand cups your face, tilting your head slightly to the side to meld your mouths together, earning a soft moan out of you. His hands slide down to your ass, caressing the bump made underneath your dress from it.
From the back, you feel Higuruma presses himself against you, his big hands sliding across your naked lower back and shoulders. His touch electrifies you. So do his kisses. When he begins to kiss your neck and shoulders, you pull away from Nanami, gasping. âH-Hang on,â you stutter.
He stops, his hands still on you. Questions flare in his hooded, brown eyes. âTell us what you want, Y/N,â he says, his voice strained. âTell us to stop and we swear to God, weâll stop.â Nanami pauses too, slight pants leaving his lips. You want to apologize, to tell them that this isnât right or proper or appropriate to do. This is so, so wrong.
But as you stand here in the dark sandwiched between your bosses, youâve also never felt more right. âKeep going,â you softly beg. The lawyers descend upon you immediately, kissing, touching, and grinding their hips into you. You feel their hardened cocks press against your groin and your ass, giving you a taste of how youâre making them feelâŚand have made them feel for months now.
âWe wanted this for so long,â Higuruma whispers into your neck. âYou have no fuckinâ idea, Y/N.â His thick lips press down your spine, peppering your skin in wet kisses. âYou donât know how many times I wanted to pull your ass aside and do this to you.â
âSo many times,â Nanami growls, his hands sliding up to your hips to indulge in them. âYou make it so hard to control myself, darling.â Youâre feeling the last of your self-control slipping, the pleasure too much to handle. You moan at every touch and kiss, loving that you can feel their defined muscles through their suits.
âTake it off,â you whisper and motion to your dress. The lawyers share a surprised look with each other that quickly melts into lust and need. âYou tell us if you want us to stop, you understand?â Higuruma sternly asks. You nod, but that isnât enough. âWords,â he states. âGive me your words. Speak up.â
Your nipples harden at his firm tone, loving how he puts you so effortlessly in your place. âYes, sir,â you reply, the words feeling so natural to you. Higuruma sharply inhales, greatly affected by this. He quickly snatches one string out of the perfectly-tied knot at your neck, loosening your dress in one single act. The front slips off of you, revealing your hardened brown nipples and ass only covered by a black thong.
âShit,â Nanami exhales while Higuruma chuckles. âSo thatâs why that ass looked so good tonight,â he murmurs, taking a handful of it for himself. âYou should be forbidden from wearinâ dresses and pencil skirts around us, yâknow. You make it very hard to concentrate on much.â
One of his big hands glides down your asscheeks to slide between your inner thighs. âBut you know that, donât you?â he whispers. His thick fingers slide against the wet cloth of your thong while Nanami feasts on your tits, molding and massaging them while his lips coat your nipples in saliva. âOh, fuck,â you moan, tilting your head back at their ministrations.
âNaughty little thing,â Higuruma tuts, still rubbing you. âYouâre so fuckinâ wet. You mustâve needed this from us, hm?â He presses his fingers up, rubbing your clit in circular motions. Your moans grow louder, leading Nanami to capture them with his mouth.
âYou need to quiet down, baby,â Higuruma says, humored. âYouâll have the entire party cominâ up to see why our good little intern is makinâ so much noise.â Nanami pulls away to hold your chin, forcing you to look at him. âI bet she wants that,â he whispers. âBet she wants everyone to know what sheâs doing to us.â
âIâm sure they do,â Higuruma chuckles. âThis ainât the first time weâve walked around the office hard as rocks for her.â He rubs you a little harder, making you bite your lip at the sensations. Jealous, Nanami glares at his partner. âThatâs enough, Hiromi,â he growls. âYou need to share. Youâre not the only one here.â
Higuruma glares back, but allows the blonde to take over. You watch with shaky breath as Nanami slowly kneels down, staring up at you as he does. âI wanna taste you,â he confesses. âI wanna make you feel good. Will you let me?â Delirious from the foreplay, you nod and in an instant, your leg is hiked over his shoulder and he is sloppily French kissing your pussy.
âNow look whoâs beinâ fuckinâ greedy,â Higuruma growls, impatient. âI need a taste too. Scoot over.â âWeâre both gonna tongue fuck that pussy now,â he whispers. âWhen you need to cum, you let yourself do it, got it?â
Once again, you gush at the tone of his voice, much to Nanamiâs enjoyment. âY-Yes, sir,â you whimper. Then all words cease to exist when Higuruma kneels behind you. For the next couple of minutes, your world is blinded by pleasure as you receive dual cunnilingus from your two bosses. âOh, shiiiit!â you groan, grasping Nanamiâs head and Higurumaâs hand on your hip just to hold onto something.
You feel as if youâre on a rollercoaster, getting pulled this way and that, your stomach fluttering from the bumpy ride and the rush. Your stomach flutters and your heart pounds with every grip of Higurumaâs hands on your ass holding you steady; every lap of Nanamiâs tongue against your clit. Higuruma is busy sliding his tongue along your slit, his nose rubbing against your assâŚwhich feels oddly good too!
Everything they do feels good. Your juices and their spit collide, mixing together and making everything way more stimulating and sensitive than normal. You grip Nanamiâs blonde hair, pushing him closer to your clit, your breathing coming out in huffs. You can feel that knot in your core tightening the more your lawyers lick, lap, and suck at your sloppy, juicy little pussy, drinking away as if theyâre both starving for you.
You donât realize how loud you are until you hear yourself moaning throughout the empty office. âO-Oh, fuck!â you wail. âIâm gonna cum! Youâre gonna make meââ
âWait,â Higuruma hisses, suddenly shooting a hand up to cover your mouth. He stands up so fast that he scares the shit out of you, almost as if he teleported. âI hear footsteps.â Your heart explodes in your chest and Nanami immediately stops his pussy-eating to listen too.
There, outside in the hallway, you hear footsteps and muffled laughter. Neither one of you moves or even breathes, standing still as statues in the dark. Luckily, the voices and footsteps disappear when a door opens and closes, leaving you in silence once more. Higuruma looks down at Nanami, still shaken but also very horn. âLetâs get her on the desk,â he suggests, his gaze lustful. âShe needs somethinâ for that mouth if she wonât shut the fuck up.â
A smile that youâve never seen before grows on Nanamiâs face, his glasses foggy and nearly falling off of his face. Quickly, he stands and scoops you up without a word, wrapping your legs around his waist. You squeak as youâre picked up, your heels dangling from around his hips. He is fast transporting you from the floor to the desk that is luckily free of any files or papers.
Nanami places you on his desk and takes off his glasses before proceeding to duck between your thighs. As he begins lapping at your cunt again, Higuruma comes over to your side, his groin at eye level. Ziiiiip goes his fly and out comes his big, thick, hard cock. Your body and pussy throb at the sight of him.
He stares down at you, lustful and demanding. âOpen your mouth for me, baby,â he demands, taking off his suit jacket. âPut those pretty lips on me.â He rapidly begins uncuffing his sleeves and unbuttoning his top, revealing his mouthwateringly broad, hairy chest you want to nuzzle. You do as he says and wrap a hand around him to stroke him as you wrap your lips around his shaft.
Higuruma smilesâŚand he barely does that, so you must be doing a good job. âThatâs it,â he groans. âSuch a fuckinâ slut for me.â He wraps a hand in your hair and pulls you closer as he uses his other hand to pull his pants down farther, exposing his firm, plump ass. You become handsy, using one hand to feel up his body and delicious happy trail while you use the other to run your fingers through Nanamiâs blonde locks.
You feel like a princess and a slut all at once, receiving the best of both worlds. Finally, that urge to release comes again and you whimper and slobber all over Higurumaâs cock as you get close. âCum for me, darling,â Nanami groans into your pussy. âDo as youâre told. Cum all over my fuckinâ face right now.â
With a high-pitched squeal, you do, leaking and creaming all over Nanamiâs tongue. He greedily laps you up as you write and shake on his desk, much to Higurumaâs enjoyment. He loves watching you ride out your orgasm with his dick in your luscious mouth, but fuck, is he jealous watching Nanami eat you out. âDonât be greedy, Nanami,â he growls. âGive me some.â
Nanami rises from between your thighs, his hair a mess and his lips coated in you. Higuruma grabs him from the back of his neck and smashes their lips together. Right in front of you. You gape at them, shook and totally confused as they sloppily kiss, swapping spit and your cum between their mouths.
You had no idea they had a âthingâ going on, but then again, you wouldnât think youâd know. Nanami and Higuruma are very private people. But shit, is it hot to see them make out in front of you for only your eyes only.
When they pull away, Higuruma smirks down at you. âLook at this naughty girl gettinâ off to us,â he snorts. âYou wonât go tellinâ people about us, right, baby?â You shake your head as best as you can with his cock still sliding in and out of your mouth, making him groan at the vibrations.
Nanami watches, quickly stripping off his jacket and shirt to expose his beautiful muscles and chest pebbled in fine, blonde hair. âI canât fuckinâ take much more,â he huffs. âI need to fuck you now or Iâll lose my mind.â He begins toying with your tits, massaging one while Higuruma plays with the other. âTell me you want that too. Tell me what you want, Y/N.â
Higuruma pinches one of your nipples, causing your mouth to open wide on a gasp and his big cock to slip out. âNeed you,â you gasp out. âBoth of you. I donât care how! Please just fuck me!â Youâve never been so fucking horny in your life. You feel as if youâll die if you donât cum again now.
The two lawyers look at each other, both contemplating how to maneuver this as if youâre a case they canât quite figure out how to win. âYou go first,â Higuruma suggests. âI wanna fuck her throat a little more.â Nanami doesnât need to be told twice, his eyes molten with lust. âBend over,â he demands and you do, assuming the position.
The two groan at the sight of your plump ass exposed over Nanamiâs desk, your heels still on. They both give your ass an open-palmed smack, making you gasp at the pleasurable sting. âSo good at taking orders,â Nanami murmurs in your ear. âI like that. Thatâs what good girls do.â He gives your cheek a peck before finally, he slides his cock against your pussy and slowly slides himself inside of you.
You both gasp at the sensations, your pussy walls squeezing around him as they become accommodated to his size. He is thick and long, making you feel so full and so stretched. Nanami murmurs sweet nothings in your ear as he coaxes you to rub your clit, making you wetter. Once youâre finally relaxed is when he proceeds to grab your hips and fuck your shit up.
His desk shakes slightly as he pistons into you, his hips slamming into your ass, causing the sound of skin slapping against skin to echo throughout the room. Your moans and cries are loud and clear, possibly audible even to the party. âFuck!â you loudly moan. âOh, my God, yes!â
Another cock slaps against your mouth and slides in, not stopping until it is in your throat. âUh-uh, baby,â Higuruma chuckles. âToo loud. Little slut just canât help herself, can she, Nanami?â His partner is too busy ramming your cunt to answer, doing his best to hold back his moans and gasps.
Higuruma snorts. âNeither can you, apparently.â Nanami glares at him, silently telling him to fuck off as he presses his front into your back, pushing himself deeper. âPush back on me, darling. Fuck me back.â You do as he orders, tossing your ass back into him and pushing yourself farther onto his wonderful cock. âGood girl!â he moans. âNeeded this for so long. Needed you so bad.â
He murmurs and babbles into your shoulder, suckling on it as he pounds into your wet heat over and over again. It doesnât take you long for you to feel the urge to cum again as Nanamiâs balls slap against your needy clit, stimulating you further. âMâcwumming!â you whine around Higurumaâs cock just as that second intense wave washes over you.
âGood girl,â Nanami grunts, holding your shaking body close as your pussy walls grip and stroke him. âSuch a good, good girl for me.â He slows his pace but continues to fuck you, edging you and making your orgasm last even longer. Your head feels dizzy and your thighs are slick with cum, but theyâre not done yet.
âLetâs switch,â Nanami tells Higuruma. âI need to feel her mouth.â Higuruma looks ready to fuck a hole in a wall with the wild look he has in his eyes. They slowly pull out of you and switch spots, Higuruma now behind you while Nanami is in front. Just as quickly as they switched, they slide back into your holes again.
âShit, baby,â Higuruma hisses, gripping your hips in his big, calloused hands. âYouâre so fuckinâ wet. I can get so deep.â His hand wraps around your throat while Nanami fucks it, groaning at its tightness. âYou want it deeper, donât you?â he teasingly asks. âYou want me to fuck this pussy till it cums again?â
âMmm-hmm!â you desperately whine. Nothing sounds better to you right now. You are drunk off of the pleasure and these two sexy men, needing their cocks and cum like you need air to breathe.
The two begin to fuck you in tandem with each other, one pulling out while the other pushes in, filling up one of your holes. You have never loved being used before, feeling like an office slut for them. Maybe this can be one of your dutiesâsucking and fucking them when they are stressed at work. Wouldnât that be so nice? Your body certainly thinks so.
Higurumaâs heavy balls slap against your clit as he pistons into you, making the desk shake. âFuck, baby!âhe grunts. âYouâre gonna make me cum soon.â Nanami lets out an agreeable moan, fucking your throat. âM-Me too,â he stammers. âYouâre gonna be our good little assistant and take our cum for us, darling?â
Before you can even think about answering or trying to, you hear something. Knock, knock, knock. âUmâŚMr. Higuruma?â someone calls outside the door. âMr. Nanamin, are you in there? Itâs Itadori!â Instantly, the two lawyers grow still and anxiety pushes your hormones out the door.
âShit!â Higuruma hisses. He clears his throat, doing his best to sound like he wasnât just pumping you full of his cock. âY-Yes, weâre in here,â he calls. âDo you need something, Itadori?â
Yuji Itadori is by far one of the cutest and sweetest interns in the firm, so you donât feel too angry about being interrupted. Just extremely sexually frustrated. âOne of the lawyers sent me up here to fetch you,â Itadori explains. âTheyâre about to start the anniversary speech in about fifteen minutes!â
Slowly, Higuruma and Nanami begin to fuck you again, moving tortuously slow. You can feel yourself growing closer to orgasm and do your best to keep quiet, glad to have something in your mouth. âWeâll be down soon,â Nanami replies. âThank you, Itadori.â
âYou betcha!â Itadori chirps. âOh, and if you see Y/N, tell her that the cake is out! I saved her a slice!â Then off he goes, his footsteps disappearing down the hall and the ding of the elevator slicing through the silence. Once heâs gone, you all breathe a collective sigh of relief.
âNow then,â Higuruma growls, âletâs make this little slut cum before we get caught.â
Your bosses make do with the time they have and fill your holes with each vigorous, pounding thrust that makes both your mouth and pussy salivate. The office is filled with the sounds of your hushed moans, creaky desk legs, and the light slapping of skin as Higuruma fucks and fucks and fucks your pussy like a machine.
When he finally feels you squeezing around him, he slides one hand down between you to rub your clit. âCum for me,â he urges you. âGive it to me, baby. Cum on that dick now.â
Maybe itâs the way he talks you through it or how Nanami sounds fucking your face or the fact that youâre on a time crunch, but the third orgasm quickly crashes down onto you as despite its slow buildup. It is just as tense as the first two, making you whine around Nanamiâs cock as your cunt massages and strokes Higuruma off.
âFuck!â he grunts. âIâm about to cum too. Where you want it, baby? Tell me now before I make the decision for you.â
âO-On me!â you gasp out, still in the throes of your orgasm. âDo it on me! Anywhere you want!â
Quickly, Higuruma pulls his cock, sobbing wet with your cum, out of you while Nanami ruts into your mouth, chasing his orgasm. Their sexy, deep moans and grunts of release fill the air as each hot load of cum coats your ass and your tongue.
You shudder and deliriously giggle as they cum, feeling all of that pleasure and the high from your orgasm collide. As your orgasms pass, you three pant and huff in the darkness, recovering from the activity.
Clearing his throat, Nanami pulls out of your mouth, allowing you to swallow his load. Meanwhile, Higuruma takes some tissues from the desk and sops up his cum up from your ass. Though it is sweet, it is also very, very awkward. âOf course, it is, you slut!â you critically think. âYou just fucked your fucking bosses!â
Once Higuruma finishes, he tosses the tissues away and steps away to allow you to freely move. You stay laid across the desk, not wanting to look up and see the regret in their eyes. You clear your throat, trying to ease the awkward tension. âWell, thatâs one way to celebrate a job offer,â you breathlessly say.
It works. The two lawyers begin to laugh, their deep, rumbling chuckles appealing to your ear. Finally, you look up and find them smiling. âYes, it is,â Nanami chuckles, eyes and cheeks aglow. âYou were amazing, darling.â His pet name and the praise makes your stomach flutter like a school girlâs when she sees her crush.
âHope you donât go givinâ that to any other employer in your future,â Higuruma chuckles, his body and forehead glistening in sweat. Your eyes drink in his body, committing his and Nanamiâs to memory.
Your stomach flips, glad to see that things arenât awkward or weird anymore. You move to sit up on Nanamiâs desk, facing both of your bosses. âOh, trust meâŚI wonât. I doubt Iâd have any employers as sexy as you two.â You stare up at them through your lashes, earning two sweet kisses on the lips in response as if they are your boyfriends. Not your bosses.
âThe feeling is mutual,â Higuruma sighs. âYou have no idea how long weâve wanted to do that with you.â Nanami hums in response, gently moving a strand of hair behind your ear, but itâs really just an excuse to touch you. Despite the tenderness, you canât keep denying the pink elephant in the room. âSoâŚwhat now?â you ask.
The two lawyers stare at you blankly, obviously not quite getting what you mean. Higuruma laughs, already buttoning up his shirt. âWell, if you mean in the present tense, I suggest we all get cleaned up and go back to the party before someone comes lookinâ for us again.â
Nanami pulls his pants up, fastening his belt. You watch, doing your best to swallow that lump in your throat. That isnât what you meantâŚ.but what else could you mean? Surely, you donât think this can be anything real or official. Friends with benefits or fuck buddies, sure. But actually dating your bosses? Your employers and mentors? That would be a tale for the entire firm to gossip about.
So you hang your tail between your legs and push away your disappointment. âOhâŚyes, of course,â you softly say. âWe definitely should. UhâŚcan one of you help me with my dress?â
You stand and turn around for Nanami to help you tie your dress behind your neck. You do the rest, hiding your face from them as it flushes with embarrassment. You donât want them to see you cry if you do. You canât tell what youâll do off of the BrĂźte champagne. After you finish dressing and checking your hair to make sure it doesnât look too suspicious, the lawyers first check the hall to see if itâs empty.
Then they lead you down the hall to the elevator. None of you speak. The air is tense again with silence and your shoes clicking across the floor, the gravity of your decision swirling in the air like cigarette smoke. Pungent, heady, and inescapable. You feel regretful of your decision immediately despite how good and right it felt in the moment. You wouldnât be surprised if Higuruma and Nanami revoked the job offer tomorrow morning.
You press the elevator button and the box luckily comes pretty quick. The lawyers let you in first before moving in behind you. Higuruma presses the button to the lobby and the doors close. Now in close proximity to them again, youâre aware of both men standing on either side of you, facing ahead. You clutch your purse to your stomach, biting your lip to avoid blurting something dumb.
âIf you meant âwhat nowâ as in what about us, I hope you realize that this isnât just a fling for us,â Higuruma says, his deep voice filling the tight space. âIt can be if you want it to be, but if youâd like this to be more official, I wouldnât be opposed to that.â Your mouth falls agap as you gape at him. He stares back, his eyes intense and unmoving.
âMe either,â Nanami adds. âExcuse my language and call me a selfish motherfucker, but I canât say the idea of seeing you with another man other than my partner doesnât tick me off.â His fingers dance across your lower back, giving you shivers. Delicious shivers that only grow as the fact of the matter processes in your mind: this is real now.
Better say this now than never then. You slowly take their hands in both of yours, your heart stuttering. âIâd like that too,â you shyly admit. âBut maybe we can keep this on the low for now? Just until I start my new job, at least.â
Ding the elevator goes as you finally arrive to the lobby. Nanami smiles, running his thumb along your knuckles. âIf thatâs what you want, Ms. L/N,â he teases. âSee you after the speech.â Higuruma gives your hand a squeeze before he releases it and fixes his tie just as the doors open onto the lobby.
As you walk out of the elevator, you feel two hands open-palm smack you against your ass. You squeak, hiding your smile as the two lawyers stride away to the stage entrance to the ballroom as if nothing happened.
You take another entrance, walking through the one that cuts into the middle of the ballroom. You immediately find your intern group standing by the stage waiting for the speech to begin and strut over to them, unable to keep your hips from swaying. It is as if your lawyers amped your confidence up to about one hundred.
Yuki turns to you, a slice of cake in her hand. âThere you are!â she announces. âLook, Yujiâs cute ass left you some cake! Where the hell have you been?â
You give her a smile and take the plate from her, needing something sweet to end your night off right. âI just got a job offer.â
THE END.
#higuruma x black!reader#black fanfic writer#smutty smut#black coded reader#black writers#jjk smut#jjk x reader smut#nanami x black!reader#my works#my one shots
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Also, I just saw youâre 23, I am too! Itâs rough out here. Another idea: any characters, whatâs it like being 23? Where are they at this point? I feel like hq shows that as being sooo grown up but like Iâm just a big teenager right?? Idk just rambling
being 23 is so rough sometimes lmfao. i've got friends from high school getting married and friends from college having early life crises. i'm working full time and living alone but tbh mostly feel like i'm playing at house rn more than i am living on my own. whatever. it's fine. early 20s is just a silly time of life. anyways i don't have a fic for u but i Do have a headcanon list.
in no particular order, haikyuu characters as stupid things i've done in my early twenties:
atsumu: having a brother who is a chef does not prevent him from forgetting to take the cheese packet out of the mac and cheese box and dumping that into boiling water with the pasta.
udai: does not remember the last time he ate a vegetable.
oikawa: friends all went to a party without him and his coping method was getting so so so wasted on white rum and falling asleep on the living room carpet immediately after giving another friend a tarot card reading saying their breakup is imminent (to be fair, it was. but it was still kinda rude).
iwaizumi: after class, was led to a private stairwell by a friend, jokes "haha are you taking me to a hidden location to kill me." and then received a love confession. proceeded to say "uh. i'll think about it." then did finger guns. and said "im just gonna. go" and then fucking. ran. like not exaggerating, ran.
kageyama: went on a date. did Not At All Know it was a date, despite the very very obvious flirting. yes this was the same person as in the previous bullet point. don't look at me like that.
akaashi: took a 100 level class senior year and did not pay attention to a single lecture. instead wrote thousands of words of fanfiction in the classroom every day.
atsumu (again): another cooking one. i just think he'd be a terrible cook. sorry. anyways. "it's been 20 min, why isn't this scallion pancake im pan frying cooking yet?" (<- did not turn on the stove burner.)
yachi: hm the light in this room doesn't work. guess i'll just learn to see in the dark instead of inconveniencing anyone by asking to fix it.
akaashi (again): completely fell in love at first sight, but fast forward five months and it actually somehow worked out? however the five months were filled with the most insufferable pining possible, which could have been resolved so so so easily. also started talking about marriage, like, six months in.
bokuto: got sad. went out into a raging snowstorm in socks and no jacket. laid down in the snow for a long time. somehow, miraculously, didn't get a cold afterwards?
akaashi and/or yachi: changed majors and career paths because a pretty upperclassman asked them to. (i am very happy in my chosen path but jesus christ THAT was why i did it?)
hinata: flew from coast to coast of the country, then drove halfway back to the midwest in the span of three days. started a new job on the fourth day. didn't sign a lease on an apartment until the fifth day.
semi: skipped a day of work to drive four hours there and four hours back for a fall out boy concert. totally worth it but driving at 4am after a concert wasnât the smartest thing ever to be done.
kuroo: started reading homestuck in the year of our lord 2024. this is an attempt to remain in contact with long distance friendships (by doing a bookclub) but jesus fucking christ dude.
ok this is getting too long and i needed to be ready for work, like 15 min ago lol. maybe i'll write more of these later, but i hope you enjoy these and my silly disasters are a little comforting :)
#ask#haikyuu#haikyuu!!#hq!!#im not tagging all those characters lmfao#but anyways. it's been an eventful three years.#i hope you enjoy and that your 20s are going okay<3
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Merry fucking Christmas to Ismene and Creon. Can you imagine how fucking rancid the vibes are between those two?? You're entire collective family is dead and your stuck with the one person you've barely ever thought about from the whole dynamic
#whos gonna write that play and why is it gonna be me#itd be self indulgent and Bad and So Depressing#classics#antigone#theater#oedipus rex#greek drama#greek tragedy#mythos#char.txt#antigone posting
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listen im ace and im pro kink at pride and whatever, but the way some of yall are wording your posts in response to the backlash against it is uh. really taking me back to the ace shitcourse era.
yall know theres nothing wrong with being a "virgin", right? that its not inherently shameful to have not had sex, to never have sex, even if youre not ace, even if you do want to have sex someday, like, its fine that you haven't had sex?
maybe if your problem is that theyre trying to police your behavior and shame you for expressing your sexuality, you can say that? instead of resorting to "haha stupid virgin gets no bitches" like my god. do you not hear how fucking regressive that attitude is? i know, i know, youre "joking".
get a better joke
#toy txt post#god im going to regret this post im gonna regret it so much i can feel it in my bones#let it flop..........pls#internalize my message let it sink in and understand what i am saying and then let the post flop#i say. knowing the ppl who need to see such a message are the ones who will make me regret this post and regrwt not having#1 million bajillion disclaimers#virgin is in quotes bc its a bullshit made up stupid purity culture concept anyway and quite frankly i hate even seeing the word#disclaimer: the previous sentence is not me saying that it is a slur for asexuals. it is me a single individual saying this specific word#grosses me out to read and see everywhere when its a stupid bullshit binary made up or at least historically largely used#to shame largely women and i dont know why we're still using it in 2023#and ive just been. seeing such an uptick in this whole like. attitude? lately and like#im ace im minorly sex repulsed. mostly about anything sex at me bad. other adults sex at each other consensually? go wild#i like to think im pretty chill about it. i try to be. i think its fine ig to be like 'my meat is huge i fuck so much so good'#like okay not my thing but good for you. love that for you#but then some of yall have started turning it back around back to. 'haha your meat so small and shriveled you get no bitches'#'haha stupid incel virgin' like okay. didnt realize we all went back to fucking. middle school but okay#god im gonna run out of tine to get ready for my thing writing this stupid post UGH evil#but like idk we've kinda circled back to being like haha being a virgin still is stupid and silly and shameful#and if im quite honest. i do think the acecourse played a part in that bc i felt like we were making good progress in like#hey guys is fine to not have sex ever if you dont want to its fine to not want sex its fine#and then aphobes went fucking rabid on us and splintered and destroyed online communities all over but especially on tumblr#and so many aces went back in the closet we stopped talking about it we stopped spreading awareness and now this stupid goddamn like#and now this stupid bullshit attitude is back where its like funny to call someone a virgin as an insult but like no bro trust me its okay#its okay for me to do it bc im a hot queer person with huge meat instead of a cisstraight frat bro with huge meat#? like you know the issue was the behavior right? not the fact that it was straight dudes saying it? its bc the thing being said was shitty?#you know you can dunk on the puritan bitches trying to police your behavior at pride without getting us as collateral damage right#stop making me read that stupid ugly ass word ur not cool or funny#whatever#if you come on to this post to start shit i will not only block you but as many of your mutuals and followers as i can find. i will scroll#i will block this entire fucking website if i need to do not test me. i am exhausted and the acecourse ate up all my tolerance in 2015.
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i still posit thered be way less inter-swiftie drama if we all stopped writing conspiracy theories and started making short-form psychoanalytical fiction writing exercises like a normal fucking fandom
#barry.txt#taylor swift#just write fic and let her date her lame boyfriend!#im not even talking abt gaylors specifically like the people who are having meltdowns in the anons over matty being the love of her life#just....play pretend....#you dont have to be right abt something to discuss it its ok just play pretend with me for a moment its ok#i am not technically a fanfic writer though my friends say i get honorary fic writer credits due to my contributions to the world of mcr fic#but its like. ur allowed to be wrong on purpose because you find it interesti g or emotionally affecting or bc you think its hot#ive been trying to articulate this for awhile but like i think this is the core. you can be wrong on purpose!#we dont know this woman and we're gonna be wrong anyway why not play pretend!
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so here's my honest thoughts on dragon age: the veilguard, after ~40 hours of playing. i finished the main quest after having finished all companion quests and major faction quests. just to clear up what content i saw, i played as an elven transmasc rook who is a member of the lords of fortune. he romanced lucanis (although after finishing the game i'm now leaning towards taash). i don't know what's happening in playthroughs that have a different race, gender identity, romance or faction going on.
full spoilers ahead, i mean it. don't read further if you want to avoid them. i don't want complaining about it in my asks.
oh and also, if you're worried because of a few negative reviews online i can comfort you by saying don't give a fuck about a certain big name youtuber who is very much tied to bethesda franchises giving this a negative review. i'll explain why.
i'm starting off with the things i liked
the game looks really pretty. i was worried it wouldn't feel like thedas anymore (with them trying to "focus on northern thedas only" i thought they'd make a clear cut in environmental design. they do and they don't. it's complicated. i'll elaborate on it when talking about the negative stuff). anyway it does. minrathous feels like kirkwall. treviso enchanted me like the winter palace did. the hossberg wetlands reminded me of the hinterlands and a couple other inquisition maps. arlathan looked like... arlathan. the crossroads were different, but familiar. overall i like the way it looks and feels. it's thedas, with a twist. it's a good one, and gives everything a solid but unique feel.
combat is top tier. if you're a hardcore dragon age player you WILL miss the tactical aspect of it for a bit, but i promise you, once you're used to the way the combat works, you will be lapping that shit up. and once you get to ability combos you'll mourn the control you used to have over your companions in battle a bit less
the MAIN quest and its story. i expected worse, way worse. and for a while the game even had me tricked (harr harr you'll get it in a second) it is Really That Much Worse. but holy shit was it good. i walked away satisfied ngl.
your choices have SOLID weight. there's consequences, good AND bad. i got minrathous blighted, ruled over by venatori, and the leader of the shadow dragons ultimately died because of my decisions. i made those at the beginning and throughout the game. he died at the end. DAVRIN died because i didn't expect what i was saying to have that much weight. i thought i was in the clear. he had hero status. well turns out, your choices can still get your companions killed even if you do everything right. i fucking love him. he shouldn't have made that sacrifice just because i told him to do everything it takes once.
the inquisitor, morrigan and dorian being there, surprisingly. there's also negatives to this though, see below.
speaking of companions dying and the inquisitor playing a bigger role: the final quest feels like me2's suicide mission. i was blown away by it and the fact that i got to see the results of all my efforts playing out in front of me.
bioware are NOT trying to redeem solas. they love him as a character yes, but i wasn't forced to see any good in him. he betrays you. he fucked my rook over twice. he fucked him over right back, for good this time (the veil wasn't torn down, i anchored it by binding him to it, he's doomed to uphold it). but solas really lives up to his name as the trickster elven god. rip to all the people who grew really attached to him over the years.
varric died. if you like him that's probably as hard reading it as it was watching it. varric died and the game lies about it until the very end. when the realisation hits, it hurts. but in the very best way.
the amount of care they put into gender expression and trans identities this time around. (i'll add onto this with negative points as well too).
rook feels very much ingrained in the world of thedas. he doesn't ask questions that expose the player to lore through dialogue as if he's stepped foot into thedas for the first time. those conversations feel very solid and good. i hope other faction players got as much joy out of this as i did.
and the things i didn't like and boy there's a lot unfortunately
the music. let's just get that out of the way holy shit. it doesn't feel like it belongs in this universe. it gets so incredibly sci-fi-y at times you'd think it's taken straight from mass effect andromeda. there's not a single song unique to veilguard that i really enjoyed. it broke my immersion, real bad. hearing a busker play the tavern songs from inquisition on a lute right after i killed some venatori with wobbly bass songs playing in the background is just odd. weird tonal shift. don't like it. it's made for people who like flashy light-weight cinema.
tevinter nights is required reading. the podcasts are required listening exercises. the game is so fast paced, especially at the start, that there's no time to introduce you to characters and how much weight their names carry in-game. i would not have known who half these people are if i hadn't skimmed over tevinter nights. i'd care even less about them than i already did. there is no time to get properly attached to them. people will act as if you're talking to a legend personified and you'll be thinking man goddamn which chapter of tevinter night were they in again and what did they do???
there's a weird mismatch with the animations. you'll have beautifully fluid ones, like emmrich casting spells. and then you'll have rook's face animating in the most unnatural manner that's sorta reminiscent of mass effect andromeda's "my face is tired" addison, when their emotions SHOULD be landing with the player rn instead.
i'm not vibing with the art style. sometimes it works. most of the time it doesn't. at points i felt like i was watching tangled.
that also brings me to some of the dialogue. same issue. i am watching frozen. i am watching tangled. someone on the writer's team really likes the adorkable trope. bellara is its victim.
for all the talk about identity, bioware sure doesn't like theirs. the grey warden armor got a redesign again and it just makes them look like a generic army. i hate it lol
in general, i don't like the armor design. the wardrobe/appearances system is fine, but it's just not helping if all the armors are just... kinda bland or downight bad looking? and don't get me started on the lords of fortune armor. that is orientalism personified.
the world states should have been carried over, full stop. i know they said they didn't because they want to separate what happens in the north from what happens in the south, which... i could have lived with that. but the inquisitor sends you letters that keep you up to date on... the south of thedas. you learn that there's a blight again, that people are standing strong but it's difficult, denerim's fallen, the rulers are taking care of it, orlais is fighting and they're successful for a while, etc etc. what's good bioware. i thought we don't care about the south this time around. why are you feeding me so much boring generic information. if you're not gonna show any of it and just write letters, then carrying the world state over should not have been an issue. i have a game dev background. those few lines of code would not have broken your budget or pushed your engine's limits. fuck right off.
this gripe of mine carries over to all the cameos. as a lord of fortune you have to deal with isabela a lot. it's fun. i missed her. you get to go drinking with her and taash and bellara! also my hawke romanced her. she's not mentioned once. they had the opportunity to put a sentence or two about her in there with not a lot of effort, trust me.
when varric dies, all she has is a single line about it. for gold, for fortune, for varric. she only says it if you interact with her on your way to the final push. that's not mandatory.
morrigan is there. kieran isn't. the old god soul that mythal and then solas absorbed? who cares at this point, the gods are dead now and solas is locked away for eternity. i suppose? why is morrigan there. she feels unneeded. i wish they'd just left her down south, at least that way i wouldn't have had to witness her god awful redesign.
dorian at least feels as if he belongs in this story. the shadow dragons are a crucial part to protecting minrathous. he's also weirdly underutilised. isabela and morrigan had more lines than him in my playthrough.
on the topic of romance: bro that was underwhelming. no, genuinely. you know when romance picked up a bit? after the point of no return. i heard maybe two lines of companion banter about it before that. maybe i missed something which i honestly doubt, but romance did not play much of a role in lucanis's storyline. i saved his grandmother as he wished me to (and if you read tevinter nights you know she was rather abusive and their relationship not the healthiest) and told him to focus on his family. a reunified family my rook wasn't even introduced to as a partner at the end of all that.
really, do not buy this game if you're only in it for the romances. others might be better, lucanis's basically gave me nothing. except for an outing (the second coffee date i had with him, it was getting repetitive) all of it played out once i committed to the final quest. the sex scene was a fade to black. annoyingly right after davrin died. if you're looking for well paced and good spice, pick up something else. the sweet talk and the final goodbye were nice though.
for all the good the ever-presence of gender identity does, it is brought up in such a disruptive manner too. it doesn't even play out naturally if you CHOOSE the lines that are meant to be said. hearing the words trans and non-binary in this setting doesn't feel right, and i'm saying this as a trans guy. i think it could have been handled more gracefully. the amount of times my rook went "i'm a MAN" as if he's about to start drumming on his chest and roaring any second now got super nerve-grating. "i'm so glad you're into me... the me who is trans. remember?" just. tell me one trans person who'd talk like that to a person they've grown close with and are trying to romance. this game doesn't handle sexuality well, so all this hey my body might not look like the way you're expecting it to look talk amounts to nothing anyway. i feel about this the way i feel about krem: this is partial exposition to trans experiences... packaged up for cis consumption. the ONLY exception to that is interacting with taash. holy shit was all of that heartwarming and bro did it feel good and natural to talk to them about theirs and rook's gender.
rivain and nevarra are new locations added by veilguard. they're also incredibly underwhelming, small and constricted maps. rivain is a coastline with a few ruins. the hall of valor is a partial ruin nestled into a cave on a beach, with a fighting pit. isabela is there in her skimpy outfit commentating your pit fights. that's it. i'm sorry if you were looking for a bustling pirate cove or whatever. you're not gonna get it. the nevarran crypts btw are a long ass dungeon crawl. that's it.
speaking of maps. i thought people were being dramatic when they said you're gonna be fighting the same enemies on them again and again. i thought they were figure of speeching it. they're not. you WILL fight the same amount of enemies. in the same spot. every time you reload the map. best to stay on a map and clear out the enemies and do as much questing on that map as you can before leaving, because you WILL have to do it all over again once you return.
the three choices i made for my inquisitor didn't matter lol she didn't have to face solas and therefore couldn't stop him at any cost as she had sworn (maybe because my rook tricked solas into binding himself to the veil, there was also an option to fight him. would she have stepped in? who knows). blackwall wasn't mentioned. and either her using a small amount of her forces in the final fight was the reason the civilians of minrathous fared so well..... or it just didn't matter. ultimately i think she had very little impact on anything
#datv#datv spoilers#dragon age: the veilguard#oh wow i hit a limit typing this#anyway to tie this up a bit: the good and bad to the environmental design being that well-known architecture like minrathous and dwarven#ruins look fire and remind me a lot of the previous games#but newly added locations are very... generic... very bland#i was very excited for rivain. i thought we'd get to see ships. not a bunch of ruins and a fighting pit and that's it#and why did i say to ignore a certain guy's review? bro because he was complaining about taash being ace and that taking up their screentim#and them being too up in your face about their identity. he did all this while she/her'ing them constantly#but my man they're trans. nb. not ace.#y'all need to be careful about bad reviews. they're coming from people who are upset about gender identity being handled as a topic in this#game. meanwhile they have no clue what they're even talking about. i don't think matty knows the difference between ace and trans#and neither do the hundreds of people who are one star rating this game currently#i liked this game. it's not top tier. it's not something i'll sink hours and hours and hours of my life into#it has tonal issues and it's moving away from what made dragon age stand out for me#but i do think that it's a genuinely fun play and people who are very invested in dragon age will squeeze joy out of it wherever they can#i had a hard time warming up to the new characters (taash and lucanis being the exception because they have an older bioware air about them#but solas's and varric's story (and don't get me wrong that's what veilguard is about) is GOOD. that is how bioware used to be.#and i wish they'd given us that energy all over the game. that direness. that grit. serious and mature writing.#that consistency is lacking#and whether you're gonna enjoy this game or not is entirely dependant on what you came here for and how well the game delivers on it#i think their weakest points are ironically the thing they advertised the most: the new companions and their writing#you won't find nuanced and good enemies here (i already reblogged something about this. you can go scroll around a bit and catch up on that#really the only thing that had me super invested and emotional was the main quest.#so make of that what you will. ultimately i was more frustrated with the game than i got enjoyment out of it. i was close to just put it#aside for now... until i went to minrathous to end ghila'nain's and elgar'nan's ritual. that all blew me away. still on a high off of it.#anyway yeah that review got cut short by the character limit maybe i'll add more to it tomorrow but rn... i am heading to bed#thanks for coming to my ted talk. also i'm sorry. zevran REALLY isn't in this.#dragon age
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I'm not ready to shut up about Aveline and Carver--so, when you go see Aveline in Act 1, you can catch up with her a little bit and that's where this conversation can happen:
Aveline: "It's just one more change, though. The real end for me was Ostagar. What about you, Carver? You were there. Do you feel something similar?" Carver: No. Aveline: All right, then. Bit of a tit, your brother.
I wanted to see what she would say if Carver isn't in the party. Instead, she says this:
Aveline: Carver was there. I imagine he feels something similar. If he allows it.
......well, at least she didn't call him a tit?
#dragon age 2#da2#carver hawke#aveline vallen#she's slightly nicer to him when he's not there but she's still like 'maybe he feels something similar but probably pretends not to'#like i'm not gonna pretend that carver doesn't bottle any feelings--he doesn't openly talk about bethany a lot for a reason#but to suggest he pretends to be unfeeling about things like ostagar is incorrect like he CLEARLY feels a lot about it#because he associates the battle at ostagar with losing his home and sister to the darkspawn#after playing as a warrior hawke who is best friends with aveline i do have a little more insight into why she might think this about carve#when hawke is a warrior they were at ostagar. they share that traumatic experience with aveline and if they're friends#they discuss it in a way that i think aveline *wants* y'know? but with carver he doesn't respond the way she wants him to#so she gets frustrated since even if she tried to talk to hawke about it... hawke wasn't there. hawke doesnt KNOW what ostagar#was like but carver does... but it's like aveline is ready to assume the worst of carver a lot of the time?#like 'carver doesn't talk about it because he's a tit who pretends not to feel' is the vibe i get from this but aveline...#that's like calling you a tit because you don't want to openly discuss all your feelings about your dead husband#listen aveline and carver are so similar but they have such key differences like they both survived the horror of ostagar#and lost a loved one to darkspawn while fleeing lothering AND they both blame hawke for it to a degree#even though they both know that's not right and that it wasn't really hawke's fault#they're both stubborn warriors with daddy issues looking to find their place#and when it comes to flirting? well i don't think carver's as bad as aveline#but i played MotA i know all about 'you could tame its wild heart'#but the key differences come in how they the end the game y'know? especially if carver's on the friendship path as a warden#i still haven't made him a templar but something tells me he ends up more on the same road as aveline#vs when he's a grey warden and able to be away from kirkwall and find a place on his own#y'all i could write a whole essay on aveline and carver but i paused my game to write this so i should go back to that sksksk
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astarion stans who refuse to try befriending or even romancing anyone else are the most annoying mfs. "I only romance astarion I just can't relate to the other stories" really? you can't relate to gales deep self loathing? his deep love and loyalty for those he cares about? you can't relate to wylls kind heart and desire to always do good, even if it means he's miserable? can't relate to shadowheart blindly following a god, only to learn the truth and reinvent herself? you can't relate to lae'zel or karlach who were lied to and used as weapons their whole lives, but continue to push on even when they're scared? you can't relate to the overarching theme of authority vs autonomy???
it's not difficult, it's just people refusing to appreciate and explore the game to its fullest bc their manipulative sexy vampire is all they need(something astarion actually loathes being seen as btw). but ok, you can be boring and do whatever you want, but don't lie and say the other stories are bad, because they're not. it's simply a lack of media literacy and critical thinking. because to you, if a character doesn't tell you point blank that they're aware of their situation, it's bad writing. missing the entire point that victims don't always realize the situation they're in. keep in mind astarion and karlach are the only ones who got away from their abusers, which is why they tell you clearly and confidently about what happened to them, fully aware that it was abuse. whereas the others give only their tunnel visioned perspective and speak highly of their deity(not caring about themselves, wish to appease them for something in return).
don't get me wrong (seriously, if I see one person misunderstand me I'm going to lose it) astarion is a good character, but people who only like him need to stop acting like he's the only complex and well written one. stop crying when people with brains call you out for being weird about his ascended ending. the game isn't about him. at least try and show some respect to those who worked hard on the game. make an oc and try new things, i promise the fictional vampire won't care if you don't romance him one run. have a drink with shadowheart, dance with wyll, go to a restaurant w karlach, maybe then you'll calm down.
#this isn't astarion slander this is a critical post against his annoying ass fans#if this post offends you then youre exactly who im talking about. use your brains. i want people to appreciate larians hard work#idk man i just dont understand people who play heavily choice based games and don't try different things#again dear god do not get me wrong. play how you want. its the people that literally lie about characters that irritate me#'gales full of himself/lae'zel is mean/wyll is boring' tell me your brain is full of holes w/o telling me#also. shocking. but youre allowed to dislike or be neutral on characters but at least try to see their story and give a Valid reason why#no 'gale was toxic to mystra' doesn't count bc thats a blatant lie. and him forcefully triggering romance stuff is a bug. try again#the thing is too i just know this chaos is caused by dragon age stans that migrated to baldur's gate bc the next game is gonna fucking tank#cant keep their stupidity in the da fanbase it seems#astarion ancunin#baldur's gate 3#bg3#baldur's gate 3 spoilers#bg3 spoilers#six speaks#also im not saying every stories writing is perfect bc not even astarions is perfect. i have criticism for all of them#but at their core they succeed in delivering the themes mentioned above
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i cant keep it hidden any longer
#i get nervousss n shit about gettin character voices all wrong#i spent all of yesterday worryin about if theyd say each others first names or last names or WHAT ! idkkk#i didnt write any more than this But i rlly rlly want to#basing this over the exact types of convos me n my friend have When i watch her play granny#i say dumb shit like ooohhh shes gonna get you Or why are you so mean to this old ladyđ˘đ˘đ˘ to rile her upđ¤ cos its funny#and then when i run out of things to say i start asking shitty would you rather questions like Would you rather make out with granny#or springtrap. would u rather have to be angel dust Hazbin hotel(she HATES him) or Pinkypills william afton (also HATES)#idk how id write that for these guys. ik theres gotta be a way though#my rambles#homestuck#writing feels more vulnerable than just my silly ass drawins Cos its lettin ppl peek in2 how i think n perceive shit . its intimidatinggg#but im posting it anyways !! ill fight off the urge to delete it the best i can#sayin all this Meanwhile itâs just a few lines from a pesterlog emulator LMAO . i take myself too seriously w stuff like this#rhas my problem i think . joviality come to me NOW! i am lighthearted and carefree about rhis#yaaaayayayaaayy!!!!#FOR THOSE WHO DONT KNOW. GRANNY IS A SHITTY MOBILE PUZZLE HORROR GAME. THE OG !!!#all the shit like Piggy on roblox. thats copying granny đ¤đ¤đ¤đĄđĄđĄ#my drabbles
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Giving a complicated tragic childhood backstory to your favorite character is all fun and games, until you realize you need to account for how old all the other adult characters would have been at the time and realize that scenes that would work perfectly if one character was twenty three and the other was fourteen stop working when you need other characters who are played by adult actors clearly younger than they are to be in college at the same time so your story beats line up thematically.
#Don't worry. I made an excel document for this over a year ago#Was that unhinged? Yeah. But this is harder than you think it is#In unrelated news it is now reasonable to have a child in your 20s 30s or 40s depending on when the plot needs the child#Also people in their early 20s can be in grad school have already established careers and adopt children now. I've declared it.#Also: Hollywood stop trying to trick me into believing women in their 30s are the same age as men in their 50s. It's never gonna work.#I'm fighting for my life to make these age gaps normal even on a platonic level#Don't worry I aged the girls up and the boys down#But still this is a bit ridiculous#If you use the actors' ages it doesn't work. Garrison's actress is 16 years younger than Curtain. Why?#I mean I like the casting. But SQ is a teenager. We know Curtain has had his evil plans at least since SQ was born and lost his bio dad#and if the Whisperer is Garrison's invention that means she and Curtain were working together when SQ was born#If SQ in the show is 16 (the actor was older I believe) and Garrison is 37 (that's how old the actress is now she was younger at time)#That means Garrison was only 21 and Curtain was well into his 30s. And that's after you age SQ down and Garrison up for the calculations#So Garrison was likely (according to the shows' casting) even younger than that which begs the question what was Curtain doing?#Was he spending his 30s lurking around college campuses and high schools looking for a kid whose inventions he could steal?#What in the Marcus Cutter is that about?#All these jokes about Garrison being SQ's uninvolved divorced stepmom but nah she's really his estranged big sister#also this is very frustrating because the irl age gap between the actress who plays Number Two and Tony Hale only 7 years#but they're the ones for whom a 16 year age gap would have actually made sense because he adopts her in the books!#but now since Garrison is clearly so much younger than Number Two Curtain and Benedict I have to deal with this#(Don't worry I figured it out and made the age gaps normal. You just now have to believe Number Two is only a year older than Garrison)#It was the stress of living with her family that aged her and Garrison just looks naturally super young that's what we're going with.#And don't get me wrong:#I do like the actresses and actors they casted they're great but sometimes I google the ages and I'm like oh you cannot be serious#But we've (more or less) figured it out#Rant over#writing#writing struggles#tmbs
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COP 3 really bringing out the worst of the "female coded MCs" takes on Choices Reddit. Lord please yeet me into Mount Atropo.
#like please ask yourself#why is the MC getting walked down the aisle only cringe or problematic when its a non-female MC. do yall not hear yourselves.#i mean I'm not gonna pretend Choices doesn't or has never had gender coding problems#and I'm also not gonna pretend like Choices doesn't write with wlm routes in mind#PB seriously does need more variety and should let us have masculine MCs and feminine LIs#but when ppl are acting like it's only a problem for m!MCs (and sometimes nb!MCs) that's where I start to lose sympathy#Choices and tbh most content in the romance genre in general is already alienating to us GNC/genderqueer folks#+ ppl who like non-normative romance#and takes like these just further alienate us#like idk psure there are men who LIKE being treated as the bride (and their female partner being the groom if mlw) for fucking once#and you'd be hard pressed to find media let alone an interactive game that lets them live out that fantasy#these stories may not have been intentionally made for them but it'd still be pretty fuckin meaningful that they get that here#and who knows maybe it can pave the way for other media to do it too and maybe even better/intentionally#it's fine to want masc MCs but dont act like its not important for f!players too#because as a gal I'm still waiting on when these stories will let me watch my husband-to-be walk down the aisle :P#cop 3#cop 3 spoilers#crimes of passion#crimes of passion 3#crimes of passion 3 spoilers#choices game#choices#choices stories you play#choices stories we play fandom#choices stories we play#cadybear vents#cadybear rants
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