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bratbarzal · 20 days ago
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I’ve moved
In with me 😏
you can’t spell roommate without rat
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elysianholly · 1 year ago
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This fucking guy
My villain origin story is people claiming that Riley's biggest crime in the series was being boring. He wasn't just boring. He was a passive-aggressive chauvinist who the show bent over backward to defend. A while back on Reddit, I made a list of reasons why Riley sucks. This is that list, and I'm adding to it.
The only reason he punches Parker is because Parker is mouthing off about a girl Riley likes. Everything about this interaction suggests that Riley has heard him say similar before, and hasn't cared until the woman in question was someone he had a vested interest in.
He calls Buffy stupid for not wanting to date him (if this guy slid into your DMs and called you stupid for turning him down, lbr, this would not lead into a healthy, lasting romance)
He immediately puts himself in competition with Buffy. Even at his most inoffensive, he says things like "I don't even know if I could take you."
He has an inherently chauvinistic view of the world (established in The Initiative)
He is upset that Buffy had a significant relationship before she knew him and assumes Buffy boinked Angel in The Yoko Factor
He uses abuser language to excuse his shitty behavior like, "I love you so much I can't think straight."
He decides that Buffy doesn't love him all by himself
When he decides that Buffy doesn't love him, he confides in Xander and doesn't communicate his relationship issues with Buffy
He wants to help Buffy but only in jobs that are "manly." In No Place Like Home, for instance, he nopes out when Buffy suggests he help with the spell to identify what might be wrong with Joyce. Even if there wasn't a lot for him to do, he could, idk, stick around to be moral support for his partner who is trying to figure out what might be attacking her mother. That seems like a pretty standard partner thing to do.
He gets upset that Buffy "doesn't get all worked up over him" the way she did with Angel when "getting all worked up" in CONTEXT means "isn't constantly miserable."
He is sad boi at Buffy in OoMM for also prioritizing her mother's health after she believes Riley is healed rather than sticking around to play nursemaid
He wants Buffy to show emotion over Joyce at a time when Buffy literally cannot (if you've never had a parent in the hospital with a life-threatening illness, maybe you don't know that there are times/places to break down and "in the hospital" where you're supposed to be strong isn't one of them)
He doesn't care that his girlfriend's mother is sick, possibly with something life-threatening; he cares that he got to be the hero of the piece, the shoulder for Buffy to cry on. His only reaction to any of that was to be hurt that Buffy didn't respond the way he thought she should; no concern for her well-being or Joyce's, just Riley getting his feelings hurt because he wasn't the center of Buffy's universe or the rock for her to lean on when all went to pieces
This is further confirmed by the way he just doesn't mention Joyce's absence at all in As You Were. When he leaves Sunnydale, it's after Joyce has had a successful operation. He returns and she's not there and no questions? No condolences? It's because he doesn't care.
He doesn't ask about Buffy's death when she lets him know she died.
He starts separating himself from the Scoobies and then gets mad for not being included
He literally cheats on Buffy with vampire sex workers (there are people who say they were not sex workers, but in a show where monsters are metaphors, you have to be especially dense or willfully obtuse to not realize this is what they are)
Riley intentionally puts himself in a position where he might be killed or turned specifically to SPITE BUFFY, which demonstrates his lack of consideration for what she might have to do later if things go bad
Riley blames Buffy for being roofied by Dracula (again, monsters as metaphor)
He never apologizes or owns that he was unfaithful
He blames his infidelity on Buffy, actually
The first time Buffy learns Riley isn't happy, she's told she should've seen it, which is classic victim blaming and happens from Xander AND Riley (and a good amount of fans who want to excuse that behavior)
He is fine with torturing sentient creatures, and in fact had a stake made specifically so he could torture vampires without killing them
He goes behind Buffy's back all the time
Riley was not boring. If he were boring, he would be inoffensive. Dull to watch but not rage-inducing. But he is rage-inducing because, despite all the passive-aggressive gaslighting bullshit he gets away with, people in this fandom still believe he was "Buffy's best boyfriend." That she was to blame for the deterioration of this relationship. That he was the healthiest of the Buffyverse men. The show does, too. That's why Xander (Wh*don's mouthpiece) gives that sanctimonious little speech to Buffy (the audience in this case) in Into the Woods to scold us for not treating Riley better. Then they double down in As You Were to make Buffy fawn all over herself to let this gaslighting asshole off the hook for everything he put her through.
Riley's sin is not being boring. It's that he was actually awful. Wh*don himself once called Riley a "healthy relationship" for Buffy, and if that doesn't tell you something, there's no talking to you.
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just-jordie-things · 1 year ago
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my mom is so sweet. but kinda funny.
she knows i write fanfiction and have for a loooong time and she's never read any of it (by my choice bc i would be so embarrassed) but she often comments about how she would if i'd let her and is just all around very supportive of the hobby- which is nice!
so lately with family in and out of town and catching up she's been telling people how much i enjoy writing and that i should really be getting paid for it and i have to do my mo-oomm at 22 Years Old bc how do i explain to my mother that you just don't get paid for writing xreader fanfictions ._. but also it's so sweet that she's so adamant abt it
so other writers- do you have family that know you write? do you let them read it? she's being supportive and i want her to know i acknowledge and appreciate that. and i know my stuff is pretty sfw and allat. but even at 22 i get flustered thinking abt her reading my delusions abt 2d men and even the kiss scenes (i'm literally blushing rn thinking abt it and its MY WORKSSS) send help i'm dying
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oicuperp · 1 year ago
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Brother I want a dermal piercing so baddddd (I would ruin my entire face if it didn’t make me look horrendously unprofessional)
OOMM WHERE DO U WANT IT i really like how some of them look but i could NEVER get one i just think that theyre not for me ...
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shadowriel · 1 year ago
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Hiiiiiii if you’re up for it… could I humbly and politely ask for a snippet of only on my mind? I understand you are very busy so please do not feel like you have to. I’m just sick and I’m rereading OOMM. It’s so good.
Yes of course!! I smiled so much when I first saw your ask, but I’m only just getting a chance to sit down and pull something together. I hope you’re feeling better, and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the fic. I’m always hinting at upcoming Elucien antics, and here’s a first sneak peak (I’m also tagging @thelovelymadone because I owe her a snippet) 💗
And where did she find herself?
Here, with a thin layer of sweat pooling at the base of her spine. With her shorts, hiked up half an inch—high enough that she had to resist the urge to tug them down. Still, it was Lucien’s gaze on her that rattled her the most, that left her far more breathless than running around the court had.
With each rise and fall of her chest, she blinked up at him, taking in the hint of amusement in the honeyed colour of his eyes. It seemed to glow with a light of its own beneath the golden sun, yet Elain knew that if she hadn’t known him as well as she did—if they didn't have history between them—she wouldn’t have recognized it for what it was. Not with his lips pressed into a thin line, his brows furrowed in what he tried to pass off as annoyance.
Elain had always been the annoyed one.
Lucien had just been… annoying.
He’d circled back to that again, wordlessly stretching a single arm above his head. Elain tried not to gawk at the glistening bronze of his muscles, instead fixing her gaze on the basketball he held well above the two of them.
Would it count as team-building if she stood on her toes and wrapped her hands around his strong bicep? If she pulled his arm down and grabbed the basketball that he kept from her?
Probably not. But she blamed Jurian for choosing a competitive sport to reunite their team. And since she and Lucien were on opposing sides—even here, head to head—there was no way in hell she wasn’t playing to win.
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calciumcryptid · 1 year ago
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Calcium List of K-Pop Worth a Damn Pt.1
Hello, my beloved mutuals.
It is I, Calcium, who has consumed way too much K-Pop and has opinions on which songs (and by extension artists) are actually worth a damn.
This is part one because there is so much K-Pop to sort through, so this is going to cover female artists whether groups or soloists. These songs range from bubblegum pop to rock, so I do not expect you to enjoy every single one on this list.
In case this breaks containment: Just because a song or artist is not on this list does not mean I think the song or artist is bad. Also, understand this was made specifically for my mutuals and mutuals only.
Important Language Note: When Romanized, the word 'you' in Korean translates to 'nega' and the word 'I' in Korean translates to 'naega'. When said very fast it sounds like the n-word. I promise it is not the n-word, they are saying 'you' or 'I'.
Now, without further ado, my recommendations!
Girl Groups
Come Back Home by 2NE1
Fire by 2NE1
I Am the Best by 2NE1
OOMM (Out of My Mind) by 3YE
Crazy by 4Minute
Hate by 4Minute
Volume Up by 4Minute
Next Level by Aespa
Say My Name by ANS
Come See Me by AOA
%%(Eung Eung) by Apink
Dilemma by Apink
I'm So Sick by Apink
Lalalilala by April
Oh! My Mistake by April
GingaMingaYo by Billie
Ring x Ring by Billie
Crazy Over You by BlackPink
Lovesick Girls by BlackPink
Playing with Fire by BlackPink
Abracadabra by Brown Eyed Girls
Kill Bill by Brown Eyed Girls
Dramatic by Bvndit
Dumb by Bvndit
Devil by CLC
Me by CLC
Love so Sweet by Cherry Bullet
Fri. Sat. Sun. by Dalshabet
Jazz Bar by Dreamcatcher
Scream by Dreamcatcher
La Di Da by Everglow
L.I.E by Exid
Cupid by Fifty Fifty
Lovin' Me by Fifty Fifty
Uh-Oh by (G)I-dle
Nxde by (G)I-dle (Watch the MV, trust me)
Lil' Touch by Girls Generation
The Boys by Girls Generation
Not That Type by Gugudan
Drip by Hinapia
Whatta Man (Good Man) by I.O.I
Wannabe by Itzy
I Am by IVE
Love Dive by IVE
Antifragile by Le Sserafim
Eve, Psyche, and the Bluebeard's Wife by Le Sserafim
The Great Mermaid by Le Sserafim
Eye to Eye by Limelight
Wave by Limesoda
Butterfly by LOONA
So What by LOONA
Hip by Mamamoo
Décalcomaine by Mamamoo
Gogebebe by Mamamoo
Bad Girl Good Girl by Miss A
Hush by Miss A
Bboom Bboom by Momoland
Girls by Nature
Ditto by NewJeans
Hype Boy by NewJeans
Catallena by Orange Caramel
Poison by PinkFantasy
Get It by Pristin V
Nerdy by Purple Kiss
Zombie by Purple Kiss
Dr. Feel Good by Raina
Automatic by Red Velvet
Feel My Rhythm by Red Velvet
Psycho by Red Velvet
Bouncy by Rocket Punch
Touch My Body by Sistar
After School by Weekly
Picky Picky by Weki Meki
Female Soloists
Make Up Your Mind by Ailee
Kazino by BIBI (Watch the MV, trust me)
Vengeance by BIBI
Gotta Go by Chung Ha
Killing Me by Chung Ha
Rollercoaster by Chung Ha
Hello Bitches by CL
Twit by Hwasa
Maria by Hwasa
Picture by Hyo
Dally by Hyolyn
Lilac by IU
What Type of X by Jessi
Plant by KimSejeong
Glitch by Kwon Eunbi
Knock by Lee Chae Yeon
Alien by Lee Suhyun
Eclipse by Moon Byul
On the Ground by Rosé
Spit It Out by Solar
Villain by Stella Jang
Heroine by Sumni
Mr. Stranger by Sumni
Tail by Sumni (Watch the MV, especially my DC mutuals. Trust me, you are going to want to watch the MV.)
INVU by Taeyeon
Spark by Taeyeon
Perfume by Yubin
Overall Artist Recommendations + Explanations
Apink: South Korea's music industry has a problem allowing their female artists to mature over time, but APink has a good blend between the bubblegum pop sound and some of the most beautiful vocals you'll ever hear.
BlackPink: This is going to be controversial, but I found them to be a good (metaphorical) gateway drug. I recommend listening to their first album The Album, but whatever you do skip Ice Cream.
Chung Ha: I cannot emphasize how much I love her entire discography. Most of the soloist listings would have just been her and Sumni if I wasn't self-regulating myself.
Dreamcatcher: Dreamcatcher has come to be known as "The Face of Rock in K-pop", and they deserve the title with the bangers they put out. Not to flex, but I've been a fan since their debut in 2017 and I'm not letting go anytime soon.
NewJeans: This girl group is inspired by 1990s-2000s pop, and it shows in the way everything they make is criminally catchy. If you want to feel like the beginning of a teen movie, they are the go to group to go to.
Sumni: She is my favorite soloist, and most of the soloist listings would have just been her and Chungha if I wasn't self-regulating myself.
That is it for part one, even though I know I am going to be kicking myself later for leaving out some songs but I hope my mutuals appreciate my list.
The next part will be boy groups and soloists. :)
Now to figure out where to cut this.
@insomniac-jay @opalofoctober
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jxnisnotfunny · 1 year ago
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continuing a gimmick i started on twitter in 2020... a new pfp for a new year!
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i felt like overexplaining this, so i'll keep it all under the cut
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this time i decided to actually DRAW something instead of edit a screencap, as has been the case every year before (hopefully that'll become the staple cus i really need to draw more, i need the practice). speaking of practice, i took some advice i heard a while ago from oomm, @/amygdalatraxx, in which it's a good idea to always change the brush size as you draw to create line weight, better emphasizing perspective and keeping details subtle. ofc since this was my first attempt, these two aren't really that detailed at all, and frankly i had so little time left to actually finish this, i kept it REAL simple without any stylization to the lines or anything like that (and surely botched it in some places too, who knows lmaooo), but at the end of the day, i don't think i did too bad! it's good advice too, thx amy!
after drawing, i made the glitch background and did all the other post-processing in after effects, as i usually do (with the exception of last year cus i didn't have a laptop). btw, the background, if you haven't noticed, is literally just the drawing. all i really did to it to make the glitch effect, aside from the rgb splitting at the end, was throw on multiple "color emboss" effects, all with extremely high relief and contrast and set to different angles.
also yes, grounder and escargoon would be friends at the absolute least, i will die on that hill
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mcgnagallsarmy · 3 years ago
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Masterlist of Spuffy fics by episode (S5-S7)
5x01 - Buffy vs. Dracula:
All About the Mission - Part 2 of the I Would Still Have Loved You series. by slaymesoftly [NC-17]
The sequel to I Would Still Have Loved You. We're now in Season 5 and Dawn and Glory are about to arrive. This is the year that will change everything - if they can get Buffy through it alive. And if that doesn't change their own world so much they aren't together anymore.
Needlework by Holly [NC-17]
Dracula did a bit more than bite. Vamped and with nowhere to go, Buffy turns to her former enemy for help and finds a whole lot more.
West of the Moon, East of the Sun by KnifeEdge [NC-17]
I keep having the strangest dream. Every night it's the same thing: a dark room, a big bed, and a silent vampire that I can feel, but not see. I'd be wigged, except it's just a dream, right? It'll be a cold day in hell before I ever willingly sleep with a vampire again...
5x03 - The Replacement:
Inherent Qualities by Doublemeat Palace [NC-17]
Buffy stumbles across Spike getting intimate with someone in his crypt. And it's making her a little hot, honestly. Especially since it's been too long since she's had a little personal satisfaction. Or has it? Everything is not as it seems thanks to a visit from the meddlesome Toth demon. Will Spike and Buffy, and... Buffy sort things out so that Buffy can finally get some relief?
5x04 - Out of My Mind:
A Dream Is A Wish your Heart Makes by cawthraven [NC-17]
Buffy just had a hot fight with Spike. And now, she's having a hot night with him, too.
Dreamweaver by angelic_amy [R]
When Buffy falls into a dream that isn’t her own she starts to see the world a little differently.
If It's Only a Dream by slaymesoftly [NC-17]
What if Buffy somehow shared or got into Spike’s dream in OoMM? Would either of them be willing to explore those feelings in real life? This story addresses those questions.
Once Upon A Dream by Holly [NC-17]
Buffy storms to Spike’s crypt following his attempt to remove the chip.
5x05 - No Place Like Home:
Pardon My French by Girlytek [R]
In retrospect, it was probably a bad idea to let Buffy perform a spell in French.
5x06 - Family:
Once in a Lifetime by bewildered [NC-17]
“If you really think you can love this guy--I’m talking scary, messy, no-emotions-barred need--if you’re ready for that, then think about what you’re about to lose.” Buffy thinks. And then she runs.
5x07 - Fool for Love:
Cold Comfort by kantayra [NC-17]
Buffy invites Spike in and discovers a fun new way to forget about her troubles.
Could Be You by Abby [NC-17]
You know you wanna dance. Spike knew it, the fans knew it, and this time, Buffy knew it, too.
Enthralled by spike_spetslayer [NC-17]
Buffy turns to Spike for comfort, love, and assistance with a Hellgod.
Frenemy by Holly [PG]
She wasn’t stupid. He’d obviously come here to kill her.
It's a Crummy World by slaymesoftly [PG-13]
What might have happened after Spike found Buffy crying on the back porch and sat down beside her? How might that have changed the rest of that time period?
Turning Point by DauntlessGrace [PG-13]
After Buffy leaves Spike in the alley in "Fool for Love", she's attacked by vampires. Spike is passing through on his way back to his crypt when he hears her cries for help.
What If I Loved You? by slaymesoftly [NC-17]
What if Spike had saved Buffy when she got staked, rather than Riley? How much would have changed? Both for them, and for those around them?
5x10 - Into the Woods:
Cut the Dead Wood Out by KillerSnotMonster [PG]
Buffy walks in on Riley staking Spike.
Dance Lessons by EllieRose101 [NC-17]
Spike helps Buffy blow off some steam. (Set after Into the Woods)
Naked by The Danish Bird [NC-17]
Her mom is out of the woods, her boyfriend is nice and attentive, the witches are working on some spell to confine Glory for a little while. Things should be looking up, really. But why has Riley slipped out of bed in the middle of the night? And why is Spike, of all annoying people, suddenly there, in her room, refusing to leave? And why are they suddenly stuck there together, on her bed? Buffy could really do with some witchy help right about now...and clothes, clothes would be of the good!
The Naked Part by BloodEnvy [NC-17]
A smutty rewriting of the famous scene in "Into the Woods", where Spike wants to show Buffy the truth about Riley. But what if Buffy was woken up from a dream that led her to react a little differently to the vampire?
Out of the Woods by St Ephiny [PG-13]
When Riley gives Buffy an ultimatum she realizes something about their relationship she hadn't before: it's never going to work. Too bad Xander didn't get the memo...
The Unbeaten Track by EllieRose101 [G]
Buffy’s conversation with Xander in ‘Into the Woods’ goes a bit differently as she realizes he’s right and she simply can’t lose a certain guy in her life.
5x12 - Checkpoint:
A Boatload of Manly Responsibility by Passion4Spike [NC-17]
When Buffy brings her mom and sister to Spike to protect from the hellgod, Glory, he sees a chink in her armor—she needs him, she trusts him... maybe, just maybe, she doesn’t hate him as much as she claims. Will that boatload of manly responsibility the Slayer’s dropped into his lap save Spike from a life of lonely desperation?
Checkmate by NautiBitz [R]
When Spike insults Buffy during Season 5's 'Checkpoint', she doesn't walk away. Short and sweet (and slightly naughty) 'deleted scene'-type ficlet.
5x13 - Blood Ties:
Gift from the Heart by Miss Marisol [PG]
Spike walks Buffy home and finds out it's her birthday. Since she makes clear that she doen't want him to buy her anything, he comes up with another idea...
5x14 - Crush:
All Bottled Up by honeygirl51885 [NC-17]
If you bottle things up, sooner or later they’re gonna explode.
Bloody Well Through Playing by Behind Blue Eyes [NC-17]
A slightly different twist on "Crush". What would've happened if Spike truly meant, "Bloody well through playing"?
Crash by Holly [NC-17]
True, Whistler sent her back to fix just one thing, but Buffy has always been rather ambitious.
Crumbling Walls by UncagedMuse [PG-13]
Spike decides he needs to have his say at the end of Crush.
Crushed by yumimum [NC-17]
Did you ever wonder what could have happened if our favourite vamp had reacted differently after being disinvited from the Slayer's home? Set immediately post-Crush, Spike takes a stand, and Buffy is forced to face some harsh truths. Will she finally admit her true feelings, or continue swimming in that famous river called denial? Will it even matter?
Inhuman Behavior by violettathepiratequeen [PG-13]
What if Dawn never spilled the beans to Buffy about Spike's crush, and Drusilla never came back to Sunnydale? Spike could have gotten in a few more sneak-dates before getting caught in his feelings, that's for sure!
More Than a Crush by Autumn2005 [PG]
A slip of the tongue during Crush makes things turn out far differently.
My Bloody Valentine by cawthraven [NC-17]
Buffy's sure that Valentine's Day is designed to torment the single. And oh lord is she single now that Riley's gone. Meanwhile, everyone around her seems to have someone to spend the holiday with. But it turns out she has a secret admirer...
Squeeze by EllieRose101 [PG]
Season 5 episode ‘Crush’ could have gone so differently…
Trapped Under Ice by Axell [NC-17]
Disappointments. Betrayals. Lies. Expectations. Pressure. It could be overwhelming for anyone. Some find a defence mechanism. Is there a way to thaw an icy heart?
5x16 - The Body:
Cry by Wonder and Ashes [PG-13]
If grief can do one thing, it’s bring enemies together.
Life Goes On by Wonder and Ashes [PG-13]
Joyce lives long enough so she’s the one who jumps off the tower and closes the portal in “The Gift”.
5x17 - Forever:
Token by EllieRose101 [G]
Feeling bad for Spike, Willow ignored Xander's protests and left the flowers the Vampire had brought Joyce for Buffy to find.
5x18 - Intervention:
Love Commands by OffYourBird [G]
Entry for Elysian Fields' second Exquisite Corpse round robin, and was the opening chapter.
Misery Made Beautiful by Holly [NC-17]
Buffy finds herself growing closer to Spike as the world around her falls to chaos.
The Sin That Binds Us by bramcrackers [NC-17]
When Angel finds out from the PTB that Buffy will die to protect her fake sister, he decides to take matters into his own hands. But when he comes for Dawn, Spike is there to protect her. When Buffy comes home, she finds her entire world upended. Angel betrayed her. He tried to kill Dawn. And now he’s dead. And the only reason Dawn is alive is a vampire she thought she couldn’t trust, a vampire she thought couldn’t love her. So what the hell is she supposed to do with that?
Whispers by Abby [NC-17]
After Spike endures torture at the hands of Glory to protect the identity of the key, Buffy is forced to reconsider everything she ever thought she knew about the vampire, leading to some startling revelations.
5x20 - Spiral:
(Unintended) You Could Be by ashcrashed [NC-17]
No, she hadn’t lost her mind. Because the reasons that made Spike the actual worst also made him the right one for the job.
After by MillennialCryBaby [R]
It’s the end of the world and they have a hell god hot on their heels. Is it too soon to be thinking about what might happen after?
Be Brave by Ajmilone [PG-13]
At the end of Spiral, Ben turns into Glory...and Buffy and Spike come running out of some back room together. What happened in there?
Sliding Door by cloud_forest [PG]
The Scoobies are keeping themselves occupied after the Slayer's retreat to the Winnebago's pseudo-bedroom. This time around, it's Spike- instead of Dawn -who comes to the door in hopes of offering her a bit of comfort and advice.
Spirit Indestructible by Passion4Spike [Adult Only]
Season 5. Begins with ‘Spiral’ in the abandoned gas station, and goes *far* off-canon almost immediately. When Dawn makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her sister, friends, and the world, Buffy’s mind snaps. When Buffy's friends give up hope of her ever recovering, and become afraid that she’ll turn violent and uncontrollable, they call in the Council to help. Fearing what the Council will do, Spike, forgotten and ignored by her friends, steps in. Will he be able to reach the Slayer when no one else could? Will he be able to keep her out of the hands of the Council and away from her ‘helpful’ friends? How much heartbreak, guilt, and failure can one girl stand before her indestructible spirit finally resigns the fight and gives up hope WARNINGS: Threesome B/G/G action involving Spike, Buffy, and BuffyBot. Implied Rape. Main Character Death. Physical Torture. Plenty of angst.
5x22 - The Gift:
A Different Kind of Hell by OffYourBird  [NC-17]
Jumping through Glory's tower portal, Buffy and Spike find themselves in a hell dimension they never expected. One that looks suspiciously like 1880's London. Will they find a way back home? Will the truth behind William the Bloody at last make itself known? Will Buffy ever stop butchering the Queen's English? Join them and find out.
And Then She Knew by Addie Logan [PG-13]
Spike does something different – faster and more clever – and everything changes.
Glory by Holly [NC-17]
Dying is easy; living is harder.
His Girl by dreamweaver [NC-17]
Buffy loses her memory when she and Spike both fall through Glory's portal.
Hope by eternallyec [G]
What if Buffy gave herself a moment to reflect before the final battle? The "promise to a lady scene" as it should have played out according to me.
Let it Burn! by Axell [Adult Only]
Her eyes followed the blood. Summers blood. She counted the drops. Ten. Then it stopped. If Dawn dies, I’m through. I don’t want to live in a world if these are the choices. Slowly, her head rose up. Their eyes met. Green and amber. A look passed between them then a nod. Her own voice echoed into her mind. I’m counting on you. To avenge her. Us. He made a promise. Until dusk will swallow them all.
Little Dreams by Sigyn [PG]
“God, Spike was beautiful. Evil, of course, but beautiful. It was a dream to imagine he could ever be someone Buffy could love. She pictured kissing him, throwing all sense to the wind and smashing her mouth against his, feeling the passion of his sensual caress. But there was so much between them, not just vampire and slayer, but lies and manipulations and confusion and chains, and she wasn’t ready.”
Longer, Then Forever by Demonica Mills [R]
What if Buffy had gone to hell when she jumped in Glory's portal?
Thorn Within by Axell [NC-17]
What will you do, when you lose the last link that was holding you into this world? Do you give up? Do you fight? Or, you just go through motions?
to walk on your knees, repenting by fallrain [NC-17]
She sees Dawn’s feet disappear over the edge as she reaches the top of the tower. Her soles flash pale and narrow in the light of the rising sun. Dawn jumps off the tower at the end of The Gift.
6x01 - Bargaining, Part I:
Dying Is an Art (I Do It Exceptionally Well) by cawthraven [R]
After Buffy crawls out of her grave, she finds a familiar place to rest. It's quiet and safe, and the vampire who lives there can take care of her.
Fell by Sigyn [R]
Anya overhears an idle wish at the Bronze, and suddenly there’s no more Spike. What would Buffy have been like without Spike to catch her after she came back from death? How far down would she fall? WARNING: VERY DARK FIC!
Missing Memory by EffulgentEllie [NC-17]
Part two of the Void Verse. Buffy's sacrifice landed her as a ghost and tied to Spike. While he was unable to see or hear her, she witnessed everything he did. She was able to see behind Spike's Big Bad persona and her feelings for the vampire changed without her realizing it. One hundred forty seven days later, Buffy finds herself thrust back into the world of the living. How will she handle her own developing feelings and the prejudices of her friends when she returns?
Nightingale by Holly [NC-17]
One hundred and forty-seven days yesterday. One hundred and forty-eight today. Only today doesn't count.
6x03 - After Life:
Chasing Heaven by Holly [NC-17]
He watched her pause, watched her trembling hand form a fist and unfurl again. So unlike the Buffy he knew, the Buffy preserved in his memory. That Buffy would have smarted off and popped him in the nose for daring to share her space. This Buffy did neither.
Day 148 by FoolForSpuffy [PG-13]
When Spike and Buffy are reunited after she comes back from the dead a second time, Buffy realizes who she can trust and who she needs to keep at a distance.
The Demon, The Witch and The Warlock by AlloSpoike [NC-17]
The Scoobies bring a not-too-chipper Buffy back to life, hoping it'll be just like old times, but magic always has consequences. As Buffy finds herself strangely drawn to Spike, the gang races to get to the bottom of the side effects of Will's biggest spell yet, and everyone gets more than they bargained for.
Distant Thunder by Axell [NC-17]
So, here’s the sitch. Her sister smells of things she shouldn't smell and she's acting strange. Very, very strange and it's not even Tuesday. This calls for an urgent Scoobies meeting, the problem is, she's kinda pissed at them at the moment, you know with pulling her out of Heaven and stuff. Guess who's not on her shit list right now?
Life Revised by B_Red [R]
A gentler start to the Spuffy relationship after Buffy returns in Season 6.
Walking in Dreams by sweetprincipale [R]
Buffy's body comes back in one piece, her mind a little less stable. Uncertain of reality, a sleep-deprived Slayer finds one thing she can cling to, waking or dreaming. Plenty of angst and stream-of-very-tangled-thought to begin with, but it has a sweet Spuffy ending.
6x04 - Flooded:
Death and Taxes by EllieRose101 [G]
“In another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry… and taxes with you.”
The Other Side by The Danish Bird [PG]
Being resurrected is less fun than some people may think. Especially when your friends rip you out of heaven and expect you to say thanks and be happy, even though nothing feels right; even though you can't feel much of anything. When Angel calls and wants to see Buffy, she realises he might be the one person who can chase away the numbness and make her feel something - anything. Besides, maybe seeing Angel will make her stop thinking about Spike all the time.
When the Floods Roll Back by OffYourBird [NC-17]
Buffy's back from the grave and finding that being alive - yet again - really isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact, she'd like a refund. No, really; she could use the money.
6x05 - Life Serial:
Almost Paradise by Holly [NC-17]
When presented with the opportunity to magically alter the world she lives in, Buffy knows there are a lot of very good reasons why she shouldn't seize it, but figures things can't get worse. She's wrong.
Doesn't Matter by Sigyn [G]
"Angel used to be my world," Buffy told Spike. "He turned me inside out, and when he left me, I felt like I was dying. I thought... if anything could make me feel alive, he could." Buffy tells Spike about her trip to see Angel at the end of Flooded.
Just a Teenage Crush by Addie Logan [NC-17]
After Buffy's day from hell thanks to the Geek Trio, Willow decides to "help" by making Buffy forget she ever died. And -- big surprise here -- this goes terribly, terribly wrong.
6x06 - All the Way:
Rough and Tumble by Holly [NC-17]
It’s Halloween, and Buffy is tired of lying to herself, especially in a world that has already killed her twice. She takes Spike up on his offer for patrol...and other things.
6x07 - Once More, with Feeling:
Just a Kiss by Jerzeyanjel [NC-17]
A look into what Buffy is thinking during Once More with Feeling.
Phoenix by EllieRose101 [NC-17]
Spike saved Buffy at great personal cost—something she hopes to repay. (Goes off-canon near the end of Once More with Feeling.)
Skipping the Stone by sandy_s, Badwolfjedi [R]
Buffy finds out that Spike was dusted in the big battle with Wolfram and Hart. Angry, hurt, and determined, she finally agrees to take a daring risk with Dawn to go back in time and make sure Spike knows he’s loved even if it doesn’t change his fate.
Something To Sing About by NautiBitz [NC-17]
What could have happened if Buffy and Spike's musically climactic kiss led to an actual climax.
6x08 - Tabula Rasa:
A Love Like Ours by Holly [NC-17]
Picks up at the end of Tabula Rasa. Buffy is in pain and Spike doesn't know how to make it better, but he is more than willing to try.
Antithesis by pfeifferpack [PG]
A brief exploration in contrasts as Angel gets caught up in the spell from Tabula Rasa along with the others. Very different behaviors from the two vampires in Buffy's life would be very illuminating but would it be enough to make Buffy see that those who've stayed at her side have more to offer than she's allowed them give? Would parts of her broken heart begin to mend even as the rest of her heart is in tatters? Just what lessons could they all learn from what they witness?
Broken by Wonder and Ashes [PG-13]
When the Tabula Rasa spell is broken, Buffy regains some memories she was never supposed to remember…
Clean Slate by DarkVoid116 [R]
"I'm a vampire with a soul." "Oh my God. How lame is that?" When the spell breaks, Buffy views Spike differently.
Crumbs by Holly [NC-17]
Kissing Spike in that alley—talk about a bad idea. Now she’s gone and made it awkward with the only person she can stand to be around, and whatever else, she can’t lose the peace Spike brings her. She also can’t give him more than she has to offer right now…though maybe she can someday. If he’s willing to wait.
Memories are Made of This by slaymesoftly [NC-17]
What if the loss of memory spell had lasted longer? How would the gang have handled it? What might change? And then what might happen when the spell was finally broken and they all remembered who they really are and what they've been through?
Rewritten by Sigyn [PG-13]
A magic crystal is kicked aside rather than shattered, and an old world is closed behind. How do you move forward in a life without a history? And what if your history isn’t what you thought it was?
Stay With Me by Ashlee [PG-13]
What if Buffy had reacted a little differently at the end of Tabula Rasa? Inspired by the way she is holding onto him at the end of the show, during the kiss.
Tabula Inscriba by St Ephiny [PG]
What if Willow's spell didn't stop Buffy from saying what she started to, after Giles told them he was leaving? What if the slate was never wiped clean?
To Be A Kind of Man by the_big_bad [G]
What if Buffy realizes that during the Tabula Rasa spell, Spike had no memories but wasn't evil. Not only that, he had no inclination to do wrong and none of them questioned that he was a soulful human. How would that change her outlook and their relationship?
Wait a Minute! by darcygall [PG]
Right after Tabula Rasa, Buffy realizes something weird: Spike had no memories but wasn't evil. A vampire with no memories didn't even realize he was a vampire and had no inclination to do wrong when he should have theoretically been more like a new fledge with the power of an older vamp. Does this mean he's not inherently evil? Is his personality strong enough to override evil? Hell they assumed he had a soul when he doesn't, what does that mean? Thinking this through and going to talk to Spike, Buffy stops seeing him as an evil thing and starts seeing him as a person. How does this change the rest of s6? How does this change Spuffy as a relationship?
Wiping the Slate Clean by ya_lublyu_tebya [R]
The reversal of the Tabula Rasa spell doesn't quite go according to plan and our favourite slayer and vampire are left memoryless. Just what difference will no memory of their past make in their relationship?
Wizard Glass by RipeWickedPlum [R]
Takes off from the ending scene in Tabula Rasa. Spike and Buffy find out why they lost their memories and after a confrontational, an out of control Willow sets her sights on Spike.
6x09 - Smashed:
Black Hole Confessions by OffYourBird [NC-17]
The abandoned house was crumbling and unsteady, really no better than the idea of a house now that its usefulness was outlived. But it hadn’t been allowed to die… until a Slayer and a vampire took it down. An alternate look at the Smashed house metaphor.
Hero's Reward by pfeifferpack [PG]
Given a chance to do things differently a hero finds that putting another first and ignoring his own desires can lead to his rewards beyond his hopes.
Hung Up by kats_meow [NC-17]
What if instead of fast food Buffy got a job as a phone sex worker at a new establishment in Sunnydale?
Love, and Other Confessions by B_Red [NC-17]
Y'know, in Smashed, when Buffy was going to ask Willow something and then Rat Amy interrupted? Well, what if that didn't happen? What if Buffy was able to confess some things to Willow? Maybe, that would have lead to a different type of relationship for Buffy and Spike.
'Smashed' as seen by Spike by kittenforspike [Adult Only]
What really happened in 'Smashed', what we didn't see after that house broke down. SPIKES POV
While the Watcher's Away by Nik84 [NC-17]
With Giles back in England Buffy finds herself without someone to help her train. Spike’s there and he’s offering to help but what with recent kisses Buffy’s not sure it’s such a good idea. Then again when did something being a bad idea ever stop her? Plus Spike is convinced he can teach her a thing or two. So Buffy agrees but it isn’t long before a certain well guarded secret is spilled and nothing can go back to how it was before.
6x10 - Wrecked:
Needs Must by EllieRose101 [PG]
Buffy and Dawn both need some respite, and Spike is determined to make sure they get it. (Set after Wrecked.)
Salvage by Holly [NC-17]
Buffy wakes up amid the rubble to a brand new world.
Smashed and Remade by ya_lublyu_tebya [NC-17]
A look at how much better things might have gone if Buffy had been a little less hostile in 'Wrecked'.
The Vampire's Gambit by violettathepiratequeen [PG]
Dawn gets more than just a broken arm in that car crash, and Buffy refuses to leave her hospital bedside, even when visited by the last person she wants to see.
6x11 - Gone:
Gone Switching by bewildered [NC-17]
Buffy takes a little too much pleasure in Spike’s early-morning visit, and now her secret is out. With her secret relationship with Spike all out in the open, Buffy really doesn’t need any more complications…but it’s Buffy’s post-death life, so of course complications are here, whether she wants them or not. How is she supposed to navigate her resurrected life when she’s not even herself anymore?
Setting Up House by sandy_s [R]
What if the second social worker actually paid a visit to Buffy and Dawn after the incident in “Gone,” and Dawn and Spike convinced Buffy to set up house with Spike? Buffy POV.
Yesterday's Chances by violettathepiratequeen [PG-13]
Spike was just as nervous as Buffy when that social worker appeared, and when he offers to help make things right, Buffy is too desperate to say no. Rewrite of "Gone."
6x13 - Dead Things:
A Different Kind of (Sunny)hell by OffYourBird [Adult Only]
Between juggling a New World Order, a bothersome Council, wayward magic, and – as always – some much with the confusing time travel, there is never a dull moment in Sunnydale for Liz and Elly. This is Season 6 as it exists in the Jumpverse (beginning with A Different Kind of Hell and followed up by A Different Kind of Wedding).
The Future is Ours by DarkEternity96 [NC-17]
What if in mid-Season 4, Spike demands another spell from Willow, in a last-ditch attempt to get Dru back... but rather than having her cast a typical love spell, Spike wants to travel forward in time, to experience the future Drusilla claims she ‘sees’, and prove to her that there is bugger all between him and the Slayer. Cue the spell going awry, and S4 Spike being trapped in the body of his future self, in the very unexpected world of Season 6. And you can only imagine Spike’s utter shock when a lust-fuelled Buffy turns up at his door...
Grace by Soulburnt [NC-17]
In the aftermath of 'Dead Things,' Buffy fears that Spike has dusted. She doesn't think she can survive the world she's been pulled back into without him. When she finds he's alive, Buffy takes a chance at reclaiming her own life by sharing her time, words... and even her blood.
Live Things by ya_lublyu_tebya [PG-13]
Buffy is appalled by what she has done to Spike and goes about trying to change her life for the better.
Living Things by EllieRose101 [PG]
Buffy returns home to find a surprise waiting for her.
Love is a Many Splendored Bitch by MissLuci [Adult Only]
Buffy is visited by God(s) who try, with various scenarios, to open her eyes and see what is right in front of her. They try to get Buffy to see that her and Spike are better together.
No such thing as coincidences. by All4Spike [NC-17]
After Buffy beats Spike up in 'Dead things' he goes off in a huff and ends up at Angel's. Then there's a prophecy… and Buffy comes looking for him…
Reprise by Holly [NC-17]
Spike came back to life and didn’t bother to tell her. Then he died again before she could chew him out. Buffy makes a wish in front of the right kind of demon to set things right and finds herself propelled back to the darkest period of her life.
Saved by honeygirl51885 [R]
I can’t keep the darkness away. It wants me and I feel like at any moment I’ll let go and be lost forever.
we are home now (out of our heads, out of our minds) by trevino [NC-17]
hand in hand, and heart to heart— buffy and spike find room to breathe amidst the events of “dead things.” and, in doing so, they find solace within each other.
Whisper by Jerzeyanjel [Adult Only]
Season 6 during the balcony scene in Dead Things.
6x14 - Older and Far Away:
A Better Way to Go by kats_meow [NC-17]
It's Buffy's twenty-first birthday - you know, the one she was supposed to be conveniently dead for - and some smartass has left a crumpled up poem on her porch. Is it trash, a wish, or a chance for something better?
Bad Luck and Birthdays by JaneRemmington [PG-13]
Spike should've known better than to try to give the Slayer a birthday present. Then again, maybe it was karma for breaking into the Magic Box with Dawn... Wherein Spike attends Buffy's birthday party, only not the one he had intended.
Be Careful What You Wish For by spike_spetslayer [NC-17]
Buffy's birthdays never turn out well and Dawn's made a wish that everyone would tell the truth for once.
Birthday Date by EllieRose101 [G]
Buffy is having a birthday party. Spike has a date.
Closer and Caught in Time by EllieRose101 [NC-17]
Spike has his wicked way with Buffy during her birthday party.
Justice for Spike by Ajmilone [NC-17]
Buffy finally starts to relax around Spike when an unexpected guest arrives.
Salvageable by holetoledo [Adult Only]
An earthquake on Buffy's birthday sets things in a direction no one is prepared for. Episode rewrites from Older And Far Away to As You Were. I didn't include Hell's Bells. Is AU for a short amount of time due to Normal Again.
Thousand Kisses Deep by pfeifferpack [PG-13]
Dawn’s wish to Halfrek is quite different from canon and may wind up being the best gift Buffy receives for her birthday, even if it is late in the receiving.
6x15 - As You Were:
As I Should Be by slaymesoftly [PG]
A slightly altered version of the scene where Buffy breaks up with Spike.
As You Were(n't) by MissLuci [NC-17]
Riley wasn’t alone when he burst into Spike’s crypt looking for the eggs, inadvertently catching our favorite vampire in bed (or rather on top of sarcophagus) with Buffy. One of the scoobies was with him. One with former ‘military experience’. How does Xander’s presence alter the ending of this episode?
At Ease by The Danish Bird [NC-17]
Even with her eyes closed, Buffy would recognise this place in a second, and for a moment she wondered if she truly had ended up in a hell dimension this time. One that had doomed her to an eternity of Doublemeat Palace workdays. Buffy felt her lips moving, heard her own voice speaking, and as she opened her eyes she decided that a hell dimension definitely wasn’t ruled out just yet. “Welcome to the Doublemeat Palace, how may I help – “ She stared into Riley’s scarred face as she completed her sentence. “– you.” Her mom, Sunnydale, her home, Spike – There are many things Buffy misses in her life, but if she had gotten the choice to revisit a day that had already passed, this would so not be it!
Goodbye My Love by incendie [PG-13]
What if Spike took Buffy's rejection harder than in canon. Would he stick around and try to win her back or would he decide he needed to get out of Sunnydale?
I Can Get Money by scratchmeout [NC-17]
Spike puts his past to good use to get money for Buffy. However, things become complicated when her ex shows up and targets Spike.
Meant 2 B by Spikelover4ever [PG-13]
What if Buffy and Spike hadn't broken up after all during season 6? What if they had talked things out and found a way forward where they could explore what they truly meant to each other? This one-shot explores how that could have gone for these two silly blondes as a partial episode rewrite/fix it.
What I Like About Spike by RavenLove12 [NC-17]
She said she liked him sometimes, what were those times? Following the departure of the Finns at the end of ‘As You Were’ Buffy decides to hear Spike’s side of things, and makes a decision that will change everything between them forever.
6x16 - Hell's Bells:
Let me go but hold me tight by Miss Marisol [R]
This time, heartbreak isn’t the right word, she thinks; it isn’t a breaking. Isn’t a something that comes about when your world gets turned on its head—it is simply a nothing. It’s a vacancy of everything good. She had once read that darkness doesn’t exist, that it is merely the absence of light, and she remembers that she hadn’t understood the meaning of this then - but now she does. Takes place during Anya's and Xander's wedding and goes AU from there. After Buffy breaks up with Spike, she realizes that she's made a terrible mistake...
You Came Back by FlightsofFancy [PG-13]
Set around Hells Bells. Buffy and Spike at Xander and Anya's wedding reception.
6x18 - Entropy:
Green-Eyed Monster by ya_lublyu_tebya [R]
When Buffy catches Spike and Anya kissing, the green-eyed monster takes over. But could finally letting her feelings out be a good thing for the troubled Buffy, as jealousy brings about some surprising revelations.
Something For Me by Dorians Kitten [NC-17]
Spike finally realizes that Buffy means it this time; she's ending their not-a-relationship for good. It's over and he is devastated. He knows that magic comes with a cost, but desperate times call for desperate measures. There's got to be something to help ease the pain. He heads to The Magic Box hoping to make a deal with Anya, only to find her chatting all cozy-like with the demon who once called herself Halfrek and broke his pathetic human self's heart. That's okay. There are other places in Sunnydale where a clever vamp can find himself a spot of magic. In fact, Spike might just know himself a rather softhearted witch. Will Tara give him the magic he wants? Or might she just give him something even better?
6x19 - Seeing Red:
The Last Shot by Dusty [PG-13]
The gun went off and everything changed.
Seeing Pink by HCB [R]
A retelling of Seeing Red from the mind of a spuffy-shipper who lives in a world of hugs and puppy dogs.
Seeing You (formerly Re-write of Seeing Red) by slaymesoftly [PG-13]
Buffy/Spike in bathroom –  begins with a line from the show and goes AU from there.
7x01 - Lessons:
All Except One by EllieRose101
A shock revelation threatens to tear the Scooby Gang apart, but will it bring Spike and Buffy together in the long run?
Meet Me at Midnight by Dusty [NC-17]
A story about the stolen midnight hours of season seven.
7x02 - Beneath You:
Everything Old is New Again by slaymesoftly [PG]
A short fill-in-the-blanks set just after Buffy learns about Spike's new soul.
Walk Me to Church by honeygirl51885 [G]
Buffy follows Spike to the church.
7x04 - Help:
One Of Those Dreams by Sigyn [NC-17]
Buffy almost said it. She almost apologized. She was afraid if she did it would break her, even in this dream, if it was still a dream, but she still couldn’t. But you’ve said it so often in so many of these dreams…. Buffy and Spike come together in the high school. But it feels just like one of those dreams….
Someday she'll tell you by Miss Marisol [G]
"Someday she'll tell you." Spike can't help but hope that Cassie knew exactly what she was talking about...
7x06 - Him:
After by Sigyn [PG]
“Are you all right?” Spike asked. “Perfectly normal,” Buffy said. “Spell’s all gone.” “That wasn’t what I meant,” he said. “I meant... after what it made you.... After.”
Right and Wrong by Sigyn [PG-13]
“Even if he was okay with it, even if he was a bad person, even if... if he... did the same thing to someone else. That wouldn’t make what I did right.” Buffy talks to Dawn in the car ride home from the train yard, in Him.
Walk on the Wild Side by violettathepiratequeen [G]
Buffy contemplates how things are changing between her and Spike. Again.
7x08 - Sleeper:
Soft by Sigyn [PG]
“I’m used to you being hard. At least with me.”
7x11 - Showtime:
A Little Tenderness by ya_lublyu_tebya [R]
After Spike's torture by the First, Buffy does all she can to nurse him back to health, surprising herself with her own tenderness. Once he is back at full health, will this attitude continue though?
After the Show by Scarlet Ibis [R]
Immediately after "Showtime"
Out of the Cave by TaraLuna [PG-13]
After her showdown with the Turok Han, Buffy goes to rescue Spike from the First.
Someday by Holly [NC-17]
Buffy cares for an injured Spike, and in so finds that she’s the one in need of healing.
7x12 - Potential:
All My Tears Cried Against Her Milk-White Throat by nastieswewhispered [PG-13]
Buffy needed Spike by her side in the coming war, needed her strongest fighter. She appreciated the willingness he had to risk himself to stay beside her, so when she saw that he was hurt, she did something that would benefit them both.
The Art of Intervening by simmony [R]
The Potentials are sick of the lingering sexual tension between their Slayer trainer and her vampire sidekick, so they decide to take matters into their own hands and trap them in a crypt to talk it out.
7x13 - The Killer in Me:
For You To Be You by lafillesauvage [Adult Only]
What happened after Buffy and Spike returned to an empty Revello Drive following the chipectomy? Well, in this story, Buffy realises just how much she cares for Spike, which leads to some fluffy reconciliations involving chocolate ice cream and Walker, Texas Ranger. She also gets her period, and adult-only fun is had by all.
Once Bitten by BuffyXenaDQFan [NC-17]
With Willow and Kennedy out of the house as well, Buffy and Spike have the place to themselves.
7x14 - First Date:
At Last by Miss Marisol [PG]
"Her heart feels like a bass drum inside her chest, deafening and drowning out all else. The words are behind her teeth, loaded on the tip of her tongue – and then without warning they’re rushing up and out of her like a dam breaking, those words she’s held back a hundred thousand times for a hundred thousand different reasons; as an act of denial, first, and then as a defense mechanism, and then, time and time again after that, out of fear. There are some words that don’t need to be said. But these are ones that do."
Better by pfeifferpack [G]
Buffy has an epiphany while arguing with Giles over Spike. Will her date with Robin Wood further muddle things between the Slayer and her insecure vampire? Will her words undo the damage already done? Can a bit of honesty change their path?
Home by Sigyn [G]
What Spike learned and felt while living in Buffy’s house. Missing scene from First Date – what was Spike doing upstairs, anyway?
In A Manner Of Speaking by lafillesauvage [PG]
Buffy realises she doesn't want to be alone and hopes that she can find a way to show Spike how she truly feels - without the need for words.
Just In Time by Ashlee [PG-13]
When Buffy tries to talk to Spike about their past relationship, he doesn't want to hear it. Is she too late? Or can they finally work through their issues and reach an understanding?
Perfect Clarity (and Croutons) by EllieRose101 [G]
“You rely on him, he relies on you. That's what's affecting your judgment.” In which Buffy realizes Giles is right.
Which Answer Do You Want by Sigyn [G]
“Spike?" Buffy asked. "Your soul.... Is it like Angel’s? I mean, if you were to find happiness – in whatever way – would you lose it?”
7x15 - Get It Done:
Baser Instincts by the_moonmoth [R]
Buffy accepts the Shadow Men’s power-up package.
Never Let Go by Ashlee [PG-13]
What might have happened if Spike hadn’t let Buffy walk all over him during the infamous scene?
The Start of Something by Dorians Kitten [PG-13]
She owed him an apology and he wasn't going to make it easy.
7x17 - Lies My Parents Told Me:
A Funny Kind of Forgiveness by DreamsofSpike [NC-17]
Just a little bit of Spuffy H/C and psychological/emotional bonding following Robin Wood's attempt to kill Spike. These two keep accidentally hurting each other; can they ever find a way to get past...well, the past...and find their way back to friendship, and maybe even beyond?
A Meeting in the Basement by Cressida6955 [NC-17]
Later that night, after the events of the Season 7 episode Lies My Parents Told Me, Buffy goes down into the basement to make sure Spike is okay after the assassination attempt by Principal Wood...
Rift by Sigyn [G]
"You’re a hypocritical piece of work, watcher," Spike told Giles. "You’ve lied to her, abandoned her, poisoned her, endangered her, and worked behind her back to undermine her, and you think I’m the one who’s bad for her.”
Spike vs The Frying Pan by disco-tea [PG-13]
Spike has a trigger from the First Evil, Dawn has a frying pan. What could go wrong? In which Spike and Dawn bond over mutually inflicted concussions. AU of Lies My Parents Told Me. Background Spuffy.
To Grasp Peace by lillaryn [NC-17]
As the door clicks shut and we fade to black, what happened next?
we almost got it right by trevino [PG-13]
a hurt, comfort, fluff fic written post- 7x17 (lies my parents told me). buffy returns from her harrowing night, and finds an ounce of solace.
7x18 - Dirty Girls:
All Yours by Sigyn [G]
“Well," Spike told Buffy. "You didn’t seem real happy about finding Faith down here."
Chains by BloodEnvy [NC-17]
When a jealous Buffy comes home to find Faith and Spike chatting alone in the dark in 'Dirty Girls', she takes a different approach in regards to her feelings once she and Spike are alone.
Wounded by incendie [NC-17]
When Buffy goes to Spike in the basement, she isn't prepared for what she finds. Can wounds be healed?
Yours by flootzavut [G]
It was actually kind of reassuring that she cared enough to be jealous. Which wasn't too noble, but hey - he got a soul, he didn't suddenly stop being a man. A slight AU of the basement scene in "Dirty Girls", where Faith leaves a little sooner and Dawn appears a little later, and Spike and Buffy have time for a little unexpected honesty and understanding.
7x19 - Empty Places:
Between the Empty Places by St Ephiny [PG]
When Buffy's at her lowest, Spike gives her the strength to go on. What happens if Spike and Andrew return from their trip a little early, and Buffy realizes she's not alone during the mutiny?
Death is Only the Beginning by maryperk [R]
During Empty Places, Spike and Andrew made a terrible discovery
Empty Places by EffulgentEllie [PG-13]
How would things have changed if, instead of going on Giles' little side mission, Spike had insisted on staying until he got the all-clear from Buffy and, by coincidence, was there when her friends turned against her?
Little Do You Know by VampyricRose [NC-17]
"Do you understand what you did to me?" "Course I do. Tried to rape you." "Yes. You did." Its the conversation we never got around to having, but the one we both need. The end of the world might be tomorrow and tonight might be the time for second chances.
7x20 - Touched:
The Blue Eye of the Storm by MaggieLaFey [NC-17]
Instead of the Scythe, what Buffy finds under the vineyard is a portal to another dimension. Spike has followed her there, and it’s the two of them that will cross the portal… and remain trapped on the other side for far longer than they’d expected. What will happen when the two of them—plus a local guide—are away from the stress of Chez Summers? Will they find some peace in the eye of the storm?
Dancing by flootzavut [G]
Spike could never've imagined they'd get to this point. Tag to the Buffy and Spike scenes in Touched.
Daylight Burning by MissLuci [NC-17]
When Buffy is told that her strength in leadership is no longer needed, and she is tossed away by those she's given her life for, she finds sanctuary in the abandoned home of a stranger. No longer the confident warrior, she begins to slip into despair until Spike arrives to pull her back from the edge and lift her up. Together they find the Slayer’s Scythe and are given direction by one who created it. Buffy and Spike alone make plans to close the Hellmouth and stop The First Evil from destroying the world. In doing so, they find something they only hoped could exist - a love so true it lasts forever.
Her Champion. by Loup Noir [NC-17]
As Buffy wanders the chaotic Sunnydale, she is struck by a sudden epiphany about her friends. Realising that only one person stood by her unquestionably, even when she made mistakes and stumbled on her path, Buffy decides that for once, she is going to fight for what she wants. After fending off an attempt on her life by The First, she storms back to her house to confront the friends who betrayed her. With only Spike standing by her once again as her friends floundered, Buffy heads off to fight her final battle. And along the way, she finally opens her heart to the vampire who fought to be a Champion. To be Her Champion.
Innocence by Sigyn [PG]
Spike was still and silent, his eyes closed. She wanted to wake him, but... she couldn’t bring herself to do it. He lay there so peaceful, so calm, so content. Still curled on his side as if she were still in his arms, his head on the pillow, breathing gently. The sight of him was perfect. Buffy, preparing to write her farewell note in Touched.
Restful Souls by violettathepiratequeen [PG-13]
Spike gives the Scoobies the dressing down they really needed, Buffy agrees to let Angel wear the amulet, and Andrew continues to be a budding filmmaker.
7x21 - End of Days:
Cookies Redo: Take 1 by bruskiboo [R]
First version of fixing the dreaded cookies scene/Angel cameo from End of Days and Chosen – this time Buffy thinks differently about things after Angel walks away.
Cookies Redo: Take 3 by bruskiboo [R]
Third version of fixing the dreaded cookies scene/Angel cameo from End of Days and Chosen – this time Buffy and Angel act more like they should right from the start, you know, like they actually have moved on from each other.
Cookies Redo: Take 4 by bruskiboo [PG-13]
Fourth version of fixing the dreaded cookies scene/Angel cameo from End of Days and Chosen – this time things go off-canon even earlier, when Buffy has a different answer to Spike’s question before leaving.
Cookies Redo: Take 5 by bruskiboo [PG-13]
Fifth version of fixing the dreaded cookies scene/Angel cameo from End of Days and Chosen – this time an unexpected guest appears, who has no issue calling people out and setting things straight
Just a Moment by SlayrGrl [PG]
Angel doesn't show up with the amulet at the end of "End of Days". This is how Buffy's fight with Caleb may have gone with just Spike there to have her back, and what they might have talked about afterward.
7x22 - Chosen:
A Champion's Love by CrimsonAngel [PG-13]
Buffy brings Angel home in Chosen. We all know that we needed him there for a confrontation
A Place to Call Home by all_choseny [NC-17]
Buffy and Spike have beaten The First, and the Hellmouth is closed for good. Now, at the precipice of a new beginning, the pair must decide to finally give love a chance or walk away from each other for good.
An Ending and a Beginning by Vampire_Wiccian [Adult Only]
What would have happened if Buffy had ripped the amulet off of Spike at the end of Chosen?
Coming Home by Gillian Silverlight [NC-17]
The missing scenes from Chosen.
Cookies Redo: Take 2 by bruskiboo [PG-13]
Second version of fixing the dreaded cookies scene/Angel cameo from End of Days and Chosen – this time Buffy has a different response when Angel asks if she loves Spike.
Done by onlyone87 [PG]
They’d shared something so terrifying and real the night before that she really shouldn’t have run off to kiss Angel the first chance she got. But she did and now he was done.
Ghosts Appear and Fade Away by Holly [PG-13]
A prophecy. A choice. A martyred vampire, and the Slayer who loves him.
Her Perfection by UncagedMuse [G]
So she stood, gripping his hand tighter in her own. Refusing his denial, refusing his prayer she would leave him there to die and live a full life of her making.
Interruptions by onlyone87 [PG]
So first they’d shared something amazing and then she went and kissed Angel.
It's But A Flash Of Fire by acekoomboom [PG]
A half-drabble set in the moment Spike is destroying the hellmouth.
Rock Solid by Passion4Spike [NC-17]
Buffy comes to some realizations about herself, the nature of her love, and her feelings for Spike on the eve of the biggest fight of her life, but will it be too little, too late? Spoiler Alert: No, it won’t.
Swan Song by Holly [NC-17]
It's apocalypse eve, and Buffy's having second thoughts about that amulet. Lucky for her—and her Champion—she stumbles into finding a forgotten failsafe.
Tingles by disco-tea [PG-13]
In which Spike is the sole witness of Buffy’s fight with Caleb and nobody says anything about cookies.
Undeniable by Chelle [NC-17]
It's the night before the final battle in Sunnydale and Buffy has more on her mind than sleeping next to Spike
You Think You Know What's to Come by deedo [NC-17]
Buffy handled things a bit differently after she gave Spike the amulet. Some lines are taken from the episode 'Chosen'
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girls-scenarios · 5 years ago
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Lesser-Known Girl Groups You Should Check Out
1. GIRLKIND
First on the list is GIRLKIND! This is a four member girl group that all the admins really like. They come from a poor company, which unfortunately has made some people send them hate, but every single one of these girls is so talented and they do their best with what they have. They do a lot of dance covers, like their recent relay dance of girl group songs from 2010, as well as vocal and dance covers! They tend to reply to comments and interact with fans as well! Medic Jin has such an incredible voice and every single member can dance. It’s sad that they don’t have the funds to show their talent to the world, because they genuinely have so much potential. Their most recent comeback is “Future” and it’s one of my favorites by them, go check it out!
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2. Saturday
Second on the list we have Saturday! Saturday is a (now) five member girl group under SD Entertainment. For this group, their songs definitely aren’t for everyone: they’re a mix of cute and silly, but it’s a sound that I personally love! My favorite song by them is “Wifi,” it’s just so catchy and it makes me smile every time I listen to it! They recently posted a dance cover of “Kissing You” with their lightstick that was so adorable, and Haneul, who is all around talented AF, posted a short NCT 127 “Kick It” dance Cover! You can learn more about them by watching them on Fact iN Star. Their last comeback was with “BByong” and it looks like we’ll be getting a comeback soon as some of the girls have changed their hair colors!
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3. Nature
Third we have one of my current favorite groups, Nature! Nature is a nine member girl group under N.CH World. They’ve had a couple lineup changes and, most recently, added Sohee, who some of you might recognize from Produce 101! This group is known for their kind of weird, unique yet catchy songs, like “Some (You’ll Be Mine)” and my personal favorite, “I’m So Pretty.” This group has some dancing machines and they post a lot of dance covers, Haru in particular. She just recently posted a dance cover of MC Hammer’s “It’s All Good,” and a dance practice all my friends love is Saebom, Aurora, and Haru’s cover of “Chun-Li.” You can watch them on Weekly Idol, Fact iN Star, KBS’s Try Not To Sing Challenge, Pops In Seoul, Car Talk, and Idol League. They had a reality show with Mnet, but I cannot for the life of me find where to watch it. They upload a lot of short videos to their YouTube channel, some with subs and others without. They also had a pop cover project pre-debut that is incredible! Their latest Korean comeback was with “Oopsie! My Bad” and “Bing Bing,” a side track the promoted! They’re a really amazing group that I’ve totally fallen for!
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4. Elris
This next group is an older group, as Elris debuted under Hunus Entertainment in 2017. They recently added two members, Chaejeong (who you might recognize from Produce 48) and EJ, making them a seven member girl group. They debuted with a rather cute concept that they changed up a bit with their last comeback. Sohee, the leader, is probably the most known member of the group. You might know her from her solo song “Hurry Up” with BOL4, she also did some solo things pre-debut. They post both dance and vocal covers on their YouTube channel, as well as vlogs from the members. You can learn more about them by watching Pops in Seoul, Fact iN Star, Broken Karaoke, After School Club, their Weekly Idol episode with Golden Child, and this actually helpful (un)helpful guide to Elris. They also recently appeared on dancing idol! Their most recent comeback was with “Jackpot” and it was really good, be sure to give them a listen! 
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5. 3YE
Next is 3YE (pronounced third eye) and, even though I think they’re really gaining in popularity especially overseas, I still wanted to include them. 3YE is a three member girl group under GH Entertainment with a criminal concept! Their dances really make them stand out because of the cheer power, and their music would appeal to anyone who likes more hard-hitting music or a typical boy group sound. On their YouTube, you can find Q&A videos (subbed!) and lots of covers! Unfortunately they haven’t had the chance to be on many shows yet, but you can learn more about them through this interview, this (un)helpful guide to 3YE, and this Pop in Seoul video. They have three songs, the most recent being “Queen” as well as “OOMM (Out Of My Mind)” and “DMT (Do My Thing)”.
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6. ANS
Next we have ANS, an eight member girl group under ANS Entertainment that debuted in 2019. It’s a bit of a joke in the fandom that they add members every comeback, because, well, it’s kind of true so far. They gained a lot of attention after their comeback “Say My Name” in January, although some people were accusing them of copying Everglow. Thankfully, most of the attention that came from this was positive. This is another group under a poor company trying their best, especially because a lot of the girls have tried to debut before, but I think they did amazing with their last comeback and I’m really hoping their career is able to take off. Also, their dance skills are GREAT. They have so many members who excel in dancing and even choreograph themselves, please watch Bian, Dalyn, and Raon’s “I Like It” choreo and be blessed. They also post vocal covers through their cover project and their dance practice in hanbok was ADORABLE. They went to Fact iN Star during their debut, so you can learn about the members other than J and Haena there. This (un)helpful guide to ANS is really great as well! These girls are incredibly talented, check out both “Boom Boom” and “Say My Name” live stages to see what I mean!
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7. Cignature
Okay so Cignature has actually been getting quite a lot of attention since their debut this year, but I couldn’t help but to add them here. Cignature is a seven member girl group under J9 Entertainment. Five of the members were in the girl group Good Day and appeared on The Unit, so you might see some familiar faces! I feel like a broken record, but I’m serious when I once again say that the members are SO TALENTED. They sing live for every performance and even during some dance challenges! On their YouTube, they do a lot of dance covers and they have a lot of short videos called Cignature Piece that are, unfortunately, not subbed but are still fun to watch! You can learn more about them through After School Club, this complimenting challenge, this newsaid interview, this skylife series, Broken Karaoke, and Fact iN Star released a dance video, so they might be appearing there soon as well! They came back with a second debut single ASSA after Nun Nu Nan Na, which is about not caring if you’re an outsider and being yourself!
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8. April
April is another group that falls into the area of known, but kind of underrated. They’re a six member girl group under DSP Entertainment that debuted in 2015, and although they had some lineup changes early on (KARD’s Somin used to be in the group) they’ve stayed six members for a while. You probably know Naeun, even if you don’t know that you know her: she’s acted in “A-Teen” and “Extraordinary You” as well as been MC for multiple music shows. The members have also done OST’s and have been in commercials. Somehow, though, Apink still manages to fall under the radar. Their last comeback, Oh! My Mistake was their most popular song (and their best mini album, in my opinion), but then they disappeared for a while. Their songs like April Story and The Blue Bird had more of a soft, dreamy concept and, in my opinion, should have gotten them some wins. Their reality show Here Goes April right after their debut (before Rachel and Chaekyung joined and Somin and Hyunjoo left) does have English subs, but unfortunately most of the short videos they upload now do not. You can learn more about April through their Celuv TV appearance, A Song For You, and their Pops in Seoul interview. Since they aren’t super popular overseas, it is hard to find English subs for them, but Chaewon does have her own YouTube where she posts covers and a few vlog-type videos, and Naeun has appeared on a lot of shows on her own! April will finally be making a comeback this month on the 22nd with their mini album Da Capo, so keep an eye out and please give them lots of support!
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There are so many other groups that I love, like Favorite, PinkFantasy, PurpleBeck, ShaFLA, Sunny Hill, PLAYBACK, Sonamoo, NeonPunch, DreamNote, Ariaz, Limesoda, Laboum, Hashtag, and H.U.B! There also groups like gugudan, GWSN, and DIA who are known but need more recognition. If you guys find this helpful, I’d love to do another list to bring light to my girls! - Admin Kiwi
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kokoskwark · 4 years ago
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12,16,17,18,19,20,23,27,30,37,38,44,45,48,52,55 and 61 for the kpop ask! :)
12. Your ultimate bias?
Oof. I am Bad at picking biases... I always am like ‘I love EVERYONE bye’ and then call it a day, so I will just say my 4 skz biases: Minho, Changbin, Seungmin and Jeongin! (Although I’m also tempted to say all of them bc the other 4 bias wreck me constantly dknfgjkf)
16. Your favourite “mom” figure?
I’m gonna say the same as Liz, and say Minho! He’s tsundere but he does so much for his friends/members like often cooking for them and buying them food and that kind of stuff! He’s a sweetie
17. Your favourite leader?
A shocker, but: Chan! Maybe I am biased bc skz are the only group that I really know super well, but I do really believe that Chan is an exceptional leader! He really really really cares about the members and would do anything for them! I also believe that Chan is part of the reason that skz are so loved by staff and that they’re such good kids bc he is an amazing role model for them and I bet he also taught them to be polite (if they ofc didn’t already know)
18. Your favourite maknae?
Another shocker: Jeongin! But again, idk any other groups super well, but Jeongin is so sweet and cute and innocent and a lil clumsy and naive and he’s the best boi and Maknae on Top.
19. The group you feel protective of?
Uhhh, Stray Kids lol fkjhnkjf I feel like I’m gonna answer that to everything, but they have been through so much shit, I wanna protect them!
But also Dreamnote because they deserve better and I want them to come back ://
20. The group you want to be friends with? 
Either Dreamcatcher, ITZY, or Stray Kids because they seem super close and fun to hang out with!!
23. Spell your url with songs you have been obsessed with? 
oh gosh, kokoskwark has 4 k’s.....
K - Kiss Kiss / SHINee
O - OOMM (Out of My Mind) / 3YE
K - KNOCK KNOCK / Twice
O - Oxygen / Twice
S - Skip Skip / Purple Kiss
K - kkum (She’s dreaming) / Exo
W - We ride / Brave Girls
A - Apple / Gfriend
R - Red Sun / Dreamcatcher
K - kkochjeom (Floral) / Lovelyz (let me have this one okay)
27. A kpop blog you adore? 
@allfemaleidols​ !! They’re great!
30. Your favourite lightstick? 
Dreamcatcher! That staff is just awesome
37. A group you plan on getting into?
I don’t really Plan on getting into groups, bc there is room for about 1 group that we Really get into and then the rest kinda, and that 1 group is decided by fate dkjfhnkjgn, but maybe Purple Kiss?
38. Your favourite inter-group moment?
Wooyoung telling Changbin to stretch well and Changbin being all ??? and then Wooyoung being like ‘I’m just worried for you!!’ and Seonghwa being all like, bro they’re our sunbaes and Wooyoung being like lol I forgot
44. What song has been stuck in your head recently?
ASAP by StayC! It’s a super fun song!
45. How many groups can you name all the members of?
Let me think... There are a Lot. Not a lot of bgs, but A Lot of ggs. I just counted and got to roughly 46 groups
48. Your favourite live performance?
Oooffff idk, I don’t really keep track of this, but maybe the Red Sun stages from Dreamcatcher?
52. Underrated groups you love?
Idk really what counts as underrated, but: Dreamnote and 3YE are Really underrated!
55. Your favourite lyrics?
ooff, I don’t often know what the lyrics are lol,, but I love Dreamcatcher lyrics! jkdfnhjfk sorry for the bad answer
61. Favourite 3 iconic moments?
Already answered, but I'll come up with more!
1. Dreamcatcher (Gahyeon and Sua) singing scream in Dutch and failing because the words are ridiculously hard
2. Yongguk (BAP) saying the Dutch form of I love you (ik hou van jou) and pronouncing it well (it was in like 2013)
3. The whole skz cooking vlive from the team with Chan, Minho, Jisung and Jeongin
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let-me-be-your-comet · 5 years ago
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For the TK ask, 1, 9, 11, 20, 21, please!
1. Name a line from another artist's song that would never appear in a song written by Brandon Flowers.
So I have a soft spot for rap and...well, a lot of those artists would appall the poor man (but there are some who are very similar in writing or in...their missions, I suppose, as well - their purpose and messages. And some do both!)
9. Is there a specific lyric that just hit you out of the blue one day?
The same part of Rut that you pointed out...God. Chills. Also it kinda made me sick to my stomach once I figured that one out.
Also, this is recent but Blowback. "She's sitting on a secret she didn't ask for, no girl ever did," and "will you stay when she's breathing the blowback again?" This song hit me like a ton of bricks from the very first listen, and...I am just in awe. It's like he's trying to warn his younger self and offer advice, and it's just...incredible. Amazing.
11. Have any Killers songs surprised you (e.g. in their lyrical content or musical style or composition)?
Wonderful Wonderful (the song), Out of My Mind, and Fire in Bone. I wasn't fond of any at first though WW and OOMM have grown on me a lot and I like them a lot more in the context of the album as whole rather than on their own. I'm hoping the same thing happens with Fire in Bone.
20. What are some of your favorite interviews or off-stage moments?
I always go back to the Big Talk interview with Ronnie, where he - completely of his own volition and unprompted - talked about how he used Brandon as his inspiration when he was trying to learn to sing and be the frontman for Big Talk. That when he was at the mic, he would try to remember how Brandon hadn't had any experience with it either, and that he just went for it and didn't care. He said he was "just fearless," with that sort of emphasis. It's so heartwarming, the admiration they have for each other.
21. If you needed advice, which member of the band would you go to first?
You know, Brandon gives us lots of little gems - he's very wise. But I've gotta go with Ronnie, because he is so clearly the big brother in his relationship with Brandon and even way back before he was even in the band, he was giving Brandon advice on his role and on the Killers.
One moment that's really stuck with me was the very first proper interview we got for this album, when Caution was released and they did that little interview on Zane Lowe. Zane asked Brandon if he'd been afraid of losing his identity when moving out of Vegas, and before Brandon could even say a word, Ronnie immediately jumped in there like "That's not a skin you can shed, man."
It was just so obvious that he and Brandon have had conversations about that very thing, and it's just such a lovely little glimpse into their relationship. ❤️
Ask me a question!
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kpoptimeout · 5 years ago
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Top 10 Most Underrated K-pop Songs of 2019 (Idol Edition)
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2019 has come and gone before we knew it.  
Continuing with the K-Pop Timeout Tradition (see 2018 Ver) of listing the Top 10 Most Underrated K-Pop Songs because all the other sites are just bothered with the Top 10 that pretty much everyone will have heard of/have fan wars over, below are our top 10 picks of songs that did not rank high but deserves your attention!
Like last year we have a separate post for Top 10 underrated non-idol tracks. Unlike usual years where there is a separate post made for Top 10 underrated K-Drama OSTs, this year there is instead posts for the Top 20 most underrated K-Pop songs of the decade.
Some of the artists have escaped the list in recent years to stardom (like NU’EST, N.FLYING, and OH MY GIRL), so hopefully, it happens again!
This is in alphabetic order NOT in the order of awesomeness because all of them are awesome. Also, all MVs are linked in the song titles because Tumblr won’t let me share that many videos in one post.
1TEAM “Vibe”
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After braving through the shitshows of Mnet’s BOYS24 and YG’s MIXNINE, these talented boys finally debut as 1TEAM under Liveworks Entertainment (the label for the solo promotions of SHINHWA’s Hyesung and Minwoo). This debut song of 1TEAM highlights some of the key strengths of the group - their extremely laid-back retro sound and also addictive hooks. With K-Pop boy bands going for increasingly dramatic and over the top complex sounds due to the popularity of hype bops among overseas fans, it is a breath of fresh air to see 1TEAM deliver such a chill and amazing song and it is unfortunate they have yet to receive more attention both in South Korea and overseas. They continue this sound in their comeback “ROLLING ROLLING” and went more mature and sexy while still simple and retro in “MAKE THIS”, showing that they will continue to develop this unique sound. If you like the relaxing summer sound of WINNER, you would also love 1TEAM’s “Vibe”! 
3YE “OOMM (Out Of My Mind)”
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After not getting much attention as Apple.B under GH Entertainment, 3 of the original Apple.B members Yuji, Yurim, and Haeun re-debuted as 3YE. And this was the right re-debut to make as the girls went from generic cutesy to edgy and hard in the most unexpected way. “OOM (Out of My Mind)”, their first comeback track, is definitely a powerful bop but what makes it stand out from other hyped-up party tracks is the structure of the song. The first verses were typical powerful girl group song sounding (a mixture of RnB vocals and rap), but things change up quickly at the bridge. The song suddenly becomes very melodic and sounding like something you would expect from a quirky girl group track. Then the song changes again, creating a dark and breathy build-up reminiscent to Billie Eilish’s “bad guy” and “all the good girls go to hell”. Only then do we get the beat drop you would expect from a lit girl group track and the adventurous path to get there makes the drop all the more enjoyable. Also, all three girls’ have amazing stage presence to carry the powerful choreo. If you love powerful girl groups like BLACKPINK and EVERGLOW, you should really check out 3YE’s latest song!
A.C.E “UNDER COVER”
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After stints on KBS’ “The Unit” and YG’s “MIXNINE”, the boys of A.C.E have definitely increased significantly in their international fan base and have the makings of a small but dedicated Korean fan base. However, these boys really deserve a lot more attention, especially with “UNDER COVER” being one of the best and also most underrated tracks of 2019 K-Pop. After attempts with artsy edm music in their debut era and later a cuter sound in “Take Me Higher”, the boys and the label seem to have finally found their sound. It is dramatic, it is powerful, it has a strong rock influence combined with hip-hop and RnB. Honestly, this is what I would expect TVXQ to sound like if they debuted in the late 2010s (cries thinking about OT5 early days and their rock influence tracks). This song also clearly highlights the strength of every member - Byeongkwan’s playful rap and diva-like stage presence, Wow’s more relaxed rap and sexy charms, Chan’s boyish appeal and perfect complementation of other members’ sounds, Jun’s attractive vocal colour and Donghun’s emotive voice and wide vocal range. If you love the dramatic and powerful boy band tracks like the bops of B.A.P, it is time to stream “UNDER COVER”!
fromis_9 “FUN!”
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After the amazing comeback with “Love Bomb” last year, I really did not know how fromis_9 can top that but they really did with “FUN!” They continue to go for the really quirky, really weird and playful cute girl group sound they perfected in “Love Bomb” to bring an amazing and refreshing summer track. “FUN!” has a ridiculously catchy hook and like other fromis_9 songs have beautiful bridge parts to also showcase the members’ amazing vocal abilities and harmonies often hidden under their hype and wild choruses. Also, the music video is a delight, with the girls’ parodying various CFs. The album for this song peaked at #2 on Gaon Charts but somehow this amazing title track did not rank at all on Gaon and only peaked at #94 on the K-Pop Hot 100 of Billboard. If you love the addictive, fun and weird side of girl groups like Red Velvet and Oh My Girl, you would really enjoy fromis_9′s “FUN!”
GWSN “Pinky Star (RUN)”
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After a unique debut and a string of consistent bops, it is unclear why most K-Pop fans are still sleeping on GWSN. “Pinky Star (RUN)” is an amazing song, showcasing GWSN’s indie video game-like sound which is heavily electronic and 8-bit like yet has all the K-Pop high notes and dance breaks you would also expect. This perfect blend of the girls’ unique sound and a seasoned K-Pop style production makes the song all the more amazing and it all the more infuriating they are still quite a nugu group in South Korea. The MV is also beautifully shot, with amazing sets and smart use of the aspect ratios. If you love to see the artsy pop vibes of BOL4 and IU married with the quirky girl group sounds of Oh My Girl, you would love GWSN’s “Pinky Star (RUN)”!
JBJ95 “Awake”
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After PRODUCE 101 Season 2 and the success of JBJ, JBJ members Sanggyun and Kenta continue as duo JBJ95 and continue delivering quality music. One of their best songs and one of the best of K-Pop this year is arguably “Awake”. The song excels in having this bright and dreamy texture to it, which blends perfectly with the concept of the song and the Bauhaus-styled MV set pieces. Those listening to the song which literally feel woken up by the upbeat chorus which incorporates some dancehall beats into this electro-pop song. While JBJ95 are without a doubt doing quite well out of the post-PRODUCE 101 groups with variety show appearances and web drama roles, this song did not win any awards albeit its superb quality. If you are a fan of SHINee’s more fun and dream-like tracks like “Why So Serious?” and “View”, you would love this song!
KNK “Sunset”
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Last year was extremely annoying when IN2IT’s “Snapshot” and SF9’s “Now or Never” flew under the radar of most K-Pop fans and the Korean public in general for their sexy supermodel runway sounds. Apparently, people have still not learned their lesson this year with the spectacular release by KNK in the form of “Sunset”. These talented men are back again with one of the best concepts ever - the song is just a 90s house bop that serves expensive runway model realness. The chorus of simply just Seoham saying “Sunset, for-for y'all” again and again in his deep voice is definitely one of the highlights of the song along with the classy and mature choreography. The MV of this absolute bop is also an example of how low-budget MVs can look expensive if there’s good camera work, creative lighting and smart editing choices. So if you liked IN2IT’s “Snapshot” and SF9’s “Now or Never” last year, and love yourself some good mature and sensual choreo like Taemin’s, “Sunset” is the song for you!
ONF “Why”
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At this point, ONF is just one of the best-kept secrets in K-Pop. All the members already showcased their immense talent on YG’s “MIXNINE” but somehow South Korea still does not seem to know they exist. And it is infuriating that after a masterpiece like “Why”, they are still swimming in absolute nugu-dom. This song sounds ridiculously dramatic, with beautiful high notes and sentimental harmonica/synth instrumentals in the chorus. One of the highlights of the song is Wyatt’s deep-voiced speed rapping which was layered with multiple effects so that it sounded like it was being received through a device from afar and also serves to make it so much more grungier. Basically, the song sounds like it could be the OST for a high-budget Netflix dystopian sci-fi series and the MV shot in Moscow actually gave us some very expensive looking CGI and effects. It is difficult for me to find a song to compare “Why” to but if you love yourself a dramatic boyband track, you should really check it out!
SAAY “ZGZG”
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This song just hits hard in a very unique way. Following her departure from EvoL (a highly underrated girl group), Kwon Sohee/SAAY has mainly worked as a producer and songwriter, penning bops for SM Entertainment and often working with Super Junior M’s Henry Lau. As a solo artist, she shows that she has a lot to show in “ZGZG”, which honestly would not be such a great song if not carried by her off-the-charts amount of charisma. The chorus is just her swag-filled mumbling of the word(s?) “ZGZG” and it works because of her attitude. She also belts high notes and delivers smoking hot bars when she raps in the song too. If you are a fan of confident female solos like Hyuna, Sunmi, and Chungha, I now urge you to check out this amazing song by SAAY!
UP10TION “Your Gravity”
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UP10TION is an extremely talented group but have failed to make a mark in the K-Pop industry due to years of TOP Media’s mismanagement. One of the biggest mismanagement moves, in my opinion, was giving UP10TION good but extremely generic K-Pop title tracks. There was never a song that screamed: “this is an UP10TION-only track.” I can go on forever about TOP Media’s poor management of all its groups but now is the time to focus on what a brilliant song “Your Gravity” is - UP10TION has finally found a unique sound and they really owned this song, making it arguably one of the best and most underrated songs of the year. The song plays on an addictive synth hook and good use of diverse beats. The whole song just sounded super fresh yet not cutesy but high energy at the same time - a rare example of balancing freshness and coolness. The MV is also filmed very well, with shots from very interesting angles and great use of a few set pieces in a variety of ways. The closest comparisons I can make would probably be WANNA ONE’s “Energetic” era. If you love a powerful and feel-good track, UP10TION’s “Your Gravity” is the song for you!
Special Mentions of Underrated Debuts:
There were many strong debuts this year and I would like to mention 2 underrated rookie groups to look out for in 2020!
Male - 1TEAM “Make This”
I have already discussed 1TEAM’s greatness and music style above, but the reason I also chose them as the most underrated male group debut is because out of all the underrated male idol debuts this year, 1TEAM is the only one that have already showed us their consistency and duality. “MAKE THIS” continues 1TEAM’s retro sound and aesthetic - the song sounds like how people in the 80s think future sexy music would be like and also how people right now thought 80s sexy music remade might sound like. So even though 1TEAM went from soft and cute in their first two title tracks to mature in this latest comeback, they still stayed true to their retro sound. The MV is also delight due to the very “2001: A Space Odyssey” inspired looking set pieces.
Female - BVNDIT “Dumb”
MND Entertainment’s newest girl group and basically Chungha’s younger sisters, BVNDIT may have been overlooked as they debuted in the same year as JYP’s ITZY, HINAPIA which features PRISTIN members, and a string of post-PRODUCE 48 girl groups like EVERGLOW, CHERRY BULLET and ROCKET PUNCH. However, BVNDIT has a lot to offer and has likely one of the most standout sounds and looks. The girls all have confidence and stage presence unlike any rookie girl group and this really shined in their songs following the safer pop song debut with “Hocus Pocus.” The south-east Asian and Latin American influences in the drums used in their songs like “Dramatic” and “Dumb” also gives them an opportunity to attempt more powerful and mature choreography than some of the rookies, giving them an additional edge. With the company now starting to use a “Chungha-like budget” in their production as seen in the “Dumb” MV, I believe we can expect a lot from BVNDIT in 2019.
Which idol songs do you think were underrated this year? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below and let the song sharing begin!!!
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kindaline · 6 years ago
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My Top Songs of September
Dreamcatcher - Deja Vu (i might need to get back into dreamcatcher)
Everglow - Moon (everglow song, bc i’m a hoe for them lately)
Jackson Wang - Bullet to the Heart (i luv him and this is a bop tbh)
Jessi - Who Dat B (my queen is back, now i only have to wait for hyuna)
BamBam - Feel it, See it (such a radio worthy song let’s be honest!)
3YE - OOMM/Out of My Mind (it’s like bad guy but 100000 times better)
Amber Liu - Hands Behind My Back (amber popped off, it’s amazeballs)
SAAY - Encore (i’m kinda in luv with her at this point lol)
Charli XCX - 2099 ft. Troye Sivan (yep one non-kpop bop made it lol)
j-hope - Chicken Noodle Soup ft. Becky G (y’all knew this would be on here lol)
Wheein - 헤어지자 (such a beautiful song and mv)
Snuper - Tulips (one nice song, nothing else to say...)
Noir - Doom Doom (they are all so ʰᵒᵗ, but like seunghoon ᶜᵒᵘˡᵈ ᵍᵉᵗ ᶦᵗ)
Seventeen - Fear (they are ʳᵉᵃˡ ʰᵒᵗ this era, kinda why it’s on the list-)
D1CE - Wake Up (my post about them here, explains my thoughts lol)
OuiOui - Ocean (aesthetic and awesome aka i just luv it)
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wickymicky · 5 years ago
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so i just listened to OOMM (Out Of My Mind) by 3ye a couple times.. i had heard this when it came out i think, i think i checked it out? i might have been a week or two late getting to it back then but you know lol it was basically when it came out. tbh i thought this was their debut, i had never heard of them until this? i still dont like that one member’s braids lol. that member sounds a LOT like lisa and then says “aint nobody do it like me” which is both the exact kind of line they would give lisa and also just funny because... people do do it like that... in fact you’re doing it like other people lmao... they arent copying you... you’re doing it like them... lmao no i dont care that strongly haha
anyway i revisited it because of their comeback that i checked out earlier today. im on board with some parts of this but not others. i think the prechorus and the initial chorus are great, i think theyre fantastic. like the prechorus builds up really well and has these really cool sounds, and then the chorus cuts all that back and sort of whispers at you, i really like that. like an anti-drop. but then... the postchorus/second part of the chorus... it doesnt really do anything for me. i had already heard them say “out of my mind” a lot in the first part of the chorus, but it was cool, and now they yell it louder because theyre going for a more impactful drop, but honestly i dont think the drop lives up. it doesnt go as hard as i would want, i feel like it actually slows the momentum of the song down too. oh well. there’s things that are worth coming back to in the song though, so i might. 
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yes-sir-mr-tom · 7 years ago
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Prompts: #62, 76, 180 & 182
“I want to protect you,” “you’re one hell of a guy.” “You have no idea what you do to me.” And “i've wanted this for so long.”
Requested by: @pumpkinfriend
Warnings: implied violence and some smut. So please read on with caution lol. (Hope you like it, its my first time writing real smut for anyone else to see lol)
Going through a break and being kicked out of your own home for the past four years seemed like the worst thing that could happen to you. You had been lucky enough that your friend Tom Hardy had offered to let you stay with until you got back on your feet. He was mostly gone throughout the week for training, interviews and filming his new movie “Venom.” Sometimes you loved being alone with his dogs and the nights he was home you always enjoyed his company.
Things were feeling pretty good despite your haunting feelings and thoughts of your nasty break up that would occasionally get to you. That was until the paparazzi found out you were living at Tom’s house. The two of you kept it light and informed them you were only friends but they weren’t having it and after two incidents Tom had you on house arrest. You could feel yourself slowly slipping deeper into insanity after just one week of not leaving his house in fear you’d have fifty cameras and rude comments or awkward questions in shoved in your face.
Today in particular you were feeling oddly restless. Deciding you had enough you got dressed and grabbed your purse storming for the door. Just as you reached out for the door handle it swung open to a flustered Tom who gently gripped your arms, he pushed you backwards into the house.
“Tom! I need out of this freaking house!” You snapped. He paused giving you a wide eyed blank stare in surprise at your little outburst.
“ that’s not a good idea love. They’re extremely rowdy today for some reason.” He said calmly ushering you to sit with him on the couch. He sunk in taking a deep sigh.
“No, I don’t want to sit… i want to go out!” You whined nudging his leg with yours. He looked up at you with a smirk as he grabbed you causing you to fall awkwardly into his lap. You tried to scramble out his clutches but he playfully held you in place and being stronger than you he didn’t have to try hard.
“Tom stop! They can see in the windows this isn’t helping.” You whined with a little anger bubbling up in your voice. Tom let you go realizing that you were actually upset. He sat in silence a moment as he scratched his beard and huffed in annoyance at the whole situation.
“I’m going out and you can’t stop me!” You stood your ground before marching towards the door. You weren’t sure how someone his with his muscular mass was so silent but his arms wrapped around your waist and picked you up. You started kicking and yelling to be put down.
“I want to protect you Y/N!” He raised his voice loud enough for you to hear him over your own protests.
“One of them hit me in the head on the way in when Ignored him.” He informed you, putting you down. You stared at him knowing he was probably right but you felt feisty and flustered! So feeling trapped you decided the only way for any kind of solution to fix your explosive feelings was to pick a fight and Tom was the only in your way that was safe enough.
“I’m a big girl Tom, not one of your little dates!” You snapped a part of you felt bad but the other half needed desperately to defuse if you couldn’t escape. Tom just scoffed at your remark and shook his head.
“What are you doing love?” He asked trying to figure out why his best friend was trying to butt heads when he felt as though he was trying to do the right thing.
“I’m trying to leave!”
“Well you can’t.”
He had meant that as in it would be impossible to leave with the paparazzi outside but it had come out wrong.
“Fuck you Tom! I am not yours to keep.” His face flashed a bit of anger at your rudeness. He stepped forward challenging you to back down but you were as stubborn as he was.
“What does that mean?” His voice low and threatening. More of a “I dare you,” than a question. You swallowed feeling a new emotion wash over you as his breath ghosted across your lips from his closeness.
“You have no idea what you do to me.” The words left your mouth before you could realize what you just said. Tom’s eyebrows knitted as he studied your face. You tried to hold an angry poker face but your voice and body language gave you away. Tom could read you like a book.
“Yeah and what does this do?” He asked his eyes dropping to your lips before his hands grabbed the sides of your face pulling you to him as his lips found yours. Instantly you parted your lips allowing him access and he wasted no time invading your mouth with his tongue. A breathless moan left your lips when your tongues first touched.
Tom became more aggressive as he kissed you hungrily his hands gripped you tighter but not enough to hurt. He lurched forward pushing you with him until your back hit the wall and part of a bookshelf. To lost in the moment to notice, books fell hitting you and him in the shoulder. You both grunted into each others mouths before laughing.
“Well that always seems smoother in the movies.” He chuckled provoking another laugh from you as he scooted you over to wall and kissing you passionately as if nothing else happened. With you balanced and trapped against the wall he drops his hands and moved them to your hips as your kiss deepens his hands begin to explore your skin just under the hem of your shirt.
You hum loving the feel of his large strong hands gently but firmly caressing their way up to the under line of your bra. He gently massages the area focusing on nibbling on your lower lip, for moment. His hand snake around and you arch your back off the wall pressing your hips and breasts against him to allow him access so that he can unhook your bra. For the first time you can feel his hardness straining against his jeans and pressing into your hips.
You whimper as he mouth leaves yours so he can remove your shirt and bra at the same time. Tossing them carelessly across the room.
“Tom.” You whine as he takes a moment to look at your beautiful breasts and hardening nipples. He smirks at you before bending down to capture one of your nipples between his lips. His fingers find the other one, his thumbs lightly tracing over the hard pebble causing you to moan as your head tilts back against the wall.
“TOM! The window!” You hiss. The two of you got carried away and forgot about the huge window looking out at the street. Your face flushed red with embarrassment that paparazzi or anyone may have seen you and Tom trying to devour each other. Another part of you found an aching between your legs as the idea of being seen also turned you on.
“Oops.” Tom smirked as he stood back up he grabbed your thighs just under your ass cheeks and hoisted you up, your yelp of surprise turning into a giggle as you wrapped your legs around his Waist and held on to his shoulders.
Your mouths were caught in a slop and eager kiss. As Tom began to walk, he almost fell into the couch using one hand to grip the back of the couch and the other one was holding your ass. Tom pivoted on his heels and took another step before he slammed you against another wall after losing his balance again. You moaned as your back thudded against the wall. Picture frame fell and broke but the two of you would worry about that later.
Tom pushed off the wall standing straight for a moment before you two continued to bang into things and make quite a mess. Tom turned and made it into the hallway Before he lost footing again and both you went down with a hard thud and groans.
“Maybe you would do better if stopped kissing me for two seconds.” You laughed propping yourself up on your elbows. Watching Tom who was laying on your hips. You tried to scoot back to stand but Tom had other ideas. He hooked his fingers into the waistband of your shorts and yanked them down hard. You looked at him in shock, he had just fully undressed you in his hallway.
“Tom the bedroom.” You tried to scoot away but he locked his arms around your thighs spreading them his lips were inches away from your burning core.
“Friends don’t let friends kiss and walk.” He said making you cackle with laughter at his dorkiness. Just as you were about to reply to him you felt his tongue swipe long and slow up your wet and swollen folds. A moan snagged in your throat as it made contact with your clit. You dropped your head back as he lazily lapped at your sensitive little bundle of nerves.
“To-oomm.” His tongue was driving you insane as it teasingly ran along your clit just enough to make you moan and ache but not enough to push you to the edge. You almost grunted when he hummed in pleasures against your folds sending vibrations through you.
When you couldn’t take it anymore you grabbed the shoulders of his shirt and tugged.
“Tom, please! I want you inside me.” You spoke quickly before his tongue could make speechless again. Tom licked slow circles around your clit making you groan before he listened to your request.
He smiled as he slid up your body. Pausing to lick your nipples each before he tickled them his beard as ge made his way to your collarbone. He peppered wet little kisses from there to your neck.
“You taste fucking good.” His words dripped into your ear. His voice was low and raspy making his accent even sexier. You pulled him up to kiss you wanting to taste yourself on his lips. He struggled to get his belt and pants undone while he deepened the kiss.
He put his hands on each side of your head breaking the kiss as he laid his forehead on yours. You stared into each others eyes, he lined himself up to your entrance watching you intensely as he began to slide inside of you. He grinned when your eyes became half lidded with lust and a long throaty moan escaped as he pushed deeper into you until he reached the end. He paused a moment before pushing himself up leaning his weight on one hand he reached down and lifted your leg up holding against him and you placed the other around his waist.
His slow and long thrusts made you arch your back into him. The hardwood floor rubbing against your bare skin made you even more eager as you tried to meet his thrusts. You felt tight and hot around his hard cock. He started grunting as he quickened the pace eliciting delicious whimper and moans from you.
Tom shifted slightly on his knees causing him to drive deeper, angling him so that every time he pushed in and out it hit your sweet spot.
“Oh! Tom! P-please don’t stop!” Your begging told him all he needed to know. He made sure to stay where he was but he began to drive himself harder and in deeper into you. When he was rewarded with louder moans he arched leaning down and taking one of your nipples into his mouth.
You could feel that familiar feeling building deep inside. The only noises that could be heard now were your loud moans, his grunts and the smooth squishing sound of him thrusting into your tight velvety walls.
You grabbed his shirt and balling your fists into it, the feel of his strong muscular back as your toes curled in from the pure bliss of your orgasm cascading down your body. You trembled beneath him as your walls clenched and spasmed around his dick milking him and sending him closer to his own climax. You couldn’t help but scream his name as he kept thrusting while you ride your orgasm out clinging to him. His thrusts became quick jerks of his hips as he buried his face in your neck. He let out a primal growl as he bit down on your shoulder and his movements stilled. You could feel his hot cum spill deep inside of you.
“Guess the paparazzi have their story now.” You panted running your fingers through his sweaty and messy hair.
“Nah… they just know how loud my name can be screamed now.” He chuckled trying to catch his breath. The comments caused you to laugh as you hit his shoulder playfully.
“Ooh Tom, you’re one hell of a guy.. you know that?” You sighed looking down at him wondering why it took the two of you so long to do that.
“I've wanted this for so long!” Tom hummed as he slowly pulled himself out of you as he sat up and leaned back against the wall in the hallway taking a moment to admire your beautiful yet messy and sweaty body.
“Well next time hurry up so you don’t have to wait so long.” You both laughed as he stood pulling you up with him. Kissing your lips softly.
“Shower?” He asked you nodded before both of you walked up the stairs to your destination.
@sparklemichele
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finishinglinepress · 5 years ago
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