#you're super nice uncle who just wants to make sure she's alright

[that-one-weeb-buts-its-the-main]

Sakura Beatuy| Thoma with a side of zhongli

Reader: female

What a beautiful smile.

The sun against the darkest days.

"What's your name? Hm? I'm y/n!" She spoke, smiling down at him happily from her perched seat.

It took a moment, "I'm Thoma!"

"Thoma...I like it!"

He had never smiled so brightly in his life.

"R. Really?" He asked, "I like your name too!"

These two were young adults, not young children, still, so happy one person they had only me liked their name so much.

"What you doin' out here Thoma?" She questioned.

"Oh." Thoma spoke looking around, "I was with a Traveler his names Aether! And two others...seems I lost them!"

He rubbed the back of his head in an ashamed fashion for losing his group, "What about you Ms.Y/n!"

She only laughed, it was so beautiful like birds chirping on a soft summer morning.

"I'm out here with someone as well. I'm waiting for him to return."

"You're boyfriend?" He asked.

Thoma only received a chuckle in return, "You seemed oddly sadden by the sound of your voice just now. Disappointing was it?"

Thoma only blushed shyly, "You're are beautiful after all."

Y/n froze up, face blank, but soon a smile fell to her lips, "Beauty is deceiving. It can get you killed."

"I don't think I'd mind if it was your beauty I'd sub come to."

Y/n laughed shortly, a face mixed with embarrassment and smugness.

"Goodbye Thoma." Y/n smiled, and with a short quick movement, she was gone vanishing in the thick pink blossoms of the tree.

"Wow...." Thoma aspirated, looking up to hopefully find her.

"There you are!"

Thoma turned around to see Paimon and Kaeya, the two must've been sent to find him.

"Get a little lost in the forest I see?" Kaeya teased, "It is quite beautiful after all."

Thoma chuckled, "Yep! Sure is!"

"You look a little red. Are you alright?" Paimon asked concerned.

"It's nothing. Really!" Thoma smiled, "just a bit cold out here."

"We've set settled at a small village, come now." Kaeya gestured, Thoma, following behind.

"Ooo! When we get there we should eat!" Paimon cheered.

"Food does sound like a good idea." Kaeya responded, "What about you Thoma? Up for a quick eat?"

"Always!"

The three rushed back at a quicker pace with the idea of food on their mind.

"There you are. I was starting to worry that you had got lost." Zhongli spoke, "And Inazuma isn't the exact type of place you want to get lost in."

"Won't happen again." Kaeya shrugged off, "You know the whole of Teyvat I'm sure you could find us easy Rock Daddy."

"Please do not call me that." Zhongli spoke, "we've been lucky enough that an old couple is letting us settle with them. The rainstorm is no foe we wish to fight with."

"...right..." Kaeya responded Zhongli's speech was something....else to others, "let's go eat then?"

Thoma followed the three, his head turning back to the forest they were leaving behind.

"I wonder who she's waiting for," Thoma spoke.

"Wonder who's waiting for who?" Paimon asked Thoma turning his attention back in front of him.

"Ah! No one! no one." He smiled at Paimon, "What's for dinner?"

Thoma was lucky Paimon was so easily distracted, she going into what Aether could have been cooking, they all sounded wonderful, but his mind filled with the woman from the Sakura forest.

"Aether! Uncle and Aunty Ping! We're back!"

Aether turned his head, the three having a cup of tea on the engawa despite the dark clouds that were getting ready to cry overhead.

"Thank you for letting us stay with you again." Aether smiled, " The inn was full."

"It's no trouble really, come now, I will make dinner and we'd hate to all catch a cold." Aunty Ping spoke to the group taking off their shoes respectively and walking inside the home.

It was a nice dinner, squirrelfish with a number of side dishes. It was peaceful inside the home despite the storm that had started to rage outside, the only indication being the hard drops that fell on the roof and the windchimes chiming away with no end.

"Thank you for the meal." The boys thanked.

"It was super yummy!" Paimon smiled.

The two elders smiled happily, they're more than happy to have young folk in their homes once more.

"It's been such a long time since we had such young folks in our home again." Uncle Ping spoke with a smile, "We use to have one of your kinda come around all the time."

"Our kind?" Zhongli asked the old man nodding.

"A young adventurer much like yourselves." Aunty Ping smiled, "She was a beautiful young woman."

"Did she look anything like Aether?" Paimon questioned.

The man shook his head, "No, she was taller, maybe closer to your age."

Thoma looked up from his cup, "Me?"

Aunty Ping nodded, "She was very brave. Like the group, you have here."

"Was her name Y/n?" Zhongli questioned.

Thoma looked over at Zhongli, maybe Y/n had been waiting for Zhongli all that time?

"Why yes. Yes, it was." The elderly man spoke, "You know of her then? How has she been?"

"It is unfortunate new, but she has passed on." Zhongli spoke, "I am terribly sorry for your loss."

"Oh..." The woman answered, "A shame, she was so young."

"Yes," Zhongli spoke.

The rest of the conversation went normal. They chat back and forth, straying from the name Y/n.

Dead? Y/n? Dead?

Surely it was a different Y/n, Y/n was a popular name? Right?

But they were shown the guest room, thanked the old couple, and started their way to bed. Kaeya and Aether along with Paimon found their sleep easily, but Thoma didn't he turning every once and a while with eyes forced close to try and trick him into sleep.

It was only when a cold breeze of air blew in and bothered his ears did he have enough. He sat up, just to hear a small bump, two pieces of solid wood tapping each other from a careful hand closing the door.

Looking beside him Zhongli had gone missing. He got up, following who he presumed to now be Zhongli. He kept his distance as he followed, worried to be scolded if caught.

There he walked into the darkened cherry blossom forest with no care in the world.

Thoma rushed to the entrance where Zhongli once stood. He heard giggling, child giggling, happy laughter, of multiple kids.

"Are you here to stay too Mister?"

Thoma looked down at the small girl beside him, her brother holding her hand and with conjoined they held a lantern.

"To stay?" Thoma asked.

She smiled happily and giggled, "Come on now! Nothing to be afraid of! Follow us!"

The two started running ahead, the little boy stopping his sister from rushing off too quickly and turning back towards Thoma.

"Come on mister!"

Thoma followed the kids, they seemed harmless enough, and they were excited for him to follow.

"Ms.Y/n! Ms.Y/n!" They called running up ahead.

"hey! wait! you're running too fast!" Thoma called, his pace still walking but once they reach over the hill and through the old torii he started to jog.

The sun slowly started to come up once more, breaking through the previously raining day.

"Hey! Kids! Where'd you go!?" He shouted making his way up the hill, standing between the two old red pillars- but was blinded by the sunlight that rose, he covered his eyes, hoping for them to adjust.

With his eyes slightly adjusted he dropped his hand, the two red pillars worn from their days of neglect, paint chipping and overgrown with branches and vines.

From the hilltop which he stood, a set of cobble steps led their way down to a set of ruins, perhaps at one time a temple, and stone statues, littered around. The two kids which he had once followed standing on a step, holding each other with the lantern between them.

There was Zhongli, walking down the numerous number of steps towards the center where a statue stood reaching for what seemed to be the sky.

"Come on now."

Thoma looked down at the man who turned back towards him, "I will tell you a story, come."

Thoma quickly made his way down, avoiding statues as he walked. Zhongli patiently awaited him until they stood side by side.

"What is this place?" Thoma asked.

Zhongli smiled smally at him before looking out back forward.

"My own personal hell." And contuied his way downward, Thoma following only a step behind him.

"I loved Y/n." Zhongli mentioned, "The same Y/n you seen in such a beatiful place as this. She loved me. I didn't deserve her love."

Thoma listened intently.

"I was there. During the archon war. And so was she...she raised the five after all."

"The five?" Thoma questioned.

"The five yakshas." Zhongli commented, "I was still a naive geo archon when I found Xiao. And Xiao himself still a child. But I met Y/n."

Instead of asking the questions running through his head Thoma listened.

"She lived on Dragonspine. Before the snow came. And before it was so large. All by her lonesome she was okay with that, I was the one alone."

They made it to the last step, with a final torii to go through.

"I loved her she loved me. I found adepti to become me and hers children..." He pushed on, Thoma following, "It was I. Who ruined it."

Zhongli stopped infront of the Statue in the middle, "It's where snow comes from. Not exactly ice, but not exactly water. Alone between the two."

"I left her, she begged me not to. I didnt care. I had bigger problems. So I thought. There was a battle between the Anemo archon and some others and the abrasive winds combinded with her tears and begging that came from deep within her chest which heated her cheeks just enough. She began crying snow...I still left. Just to return for her to look like this."

"Stone." Thoma spoke.

"Ice." Zhongli corrected, placing a hand against her cheek "I could only protect her by wrapping her in a thin layer of stone. So she wouldn't get her heart melted once more and moved her here. It was her dream. To see the sakura blossoms. She wanted to live in them. High in the sky, but I stopped that dream.'

Zhongli cleared his throat, stepping away, "I'd be afraid she'd be left alone, and brought others who have suffered such a fate here. I don't understand why they come alive during the night in such a life like way. But know they return to there orginal postion of before death."

"You have to let her go." Thoma started softly, "all of them."

"Let them....go?' Zhongli inquired then chuckled in pity for himself, "i wouldn't even know where to start..."

"Start with walking away."

Zhongli looked back at Thoma, "again?"

"She'd understand this time."

[soyeahitsmiddleearth]

Multi-Dimensional Pt. 5

 In which you have a genius idea to take these suckers out, you accidentally do something you’re not supposed to, and you take the taller bit of your friends out. 

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And then, you realize, that it's getting deeper into October.

As it got deeper into October, the dwarves and hobbit remain in your house. It's been a total of 2 1/2 weeks, now, and you can tell they're getting antsy from staying in one place for so long.

Like, around halloween time.

An idea strikes you in the head like a bag of bricks, and right away you realize that you're a genius.

You're sitting on the couch with Bilbo, Oin, and Bofur when the lightbulb goes off in your head suddenly, and once it does you hop to your feet and run upstairs at top speed, successfully baffling everyone idly watching the nature documentary you put on.

You pass Dwalin and Balin while you zoom to your bedroom, and when they see you run past them like freaking Speedy Gonzales they're both super confused.

Right away you grab your laptop off your bed and pull up a window.

The keys of your compute clack softly while you type in your town as well as 'Halloween Festival' and the first few results as well as images on the Google engine prove your theory.

Every year here people dress up in advance and celebrate throughout the duration of the week leading up to it. Of course, the trick-or-treating only happens on the day of, but there are a plethora of other things for people to do during that week.

People dress up, children go on field trips, there's a festival, and even the grocery stores have little events they put on to promote their business.

You've never really gone before since crowded places aren't the most comfortable for you, but you actually feel a little giddy about taking them all to see the town with you.

Right away you know you're going to have to buy them all costumes, but for the last week you've been pet sitting this rich couples Rag-doll cat, Princess, and your going rate is $18/hr for a week... Do the math ;).

You're going to get paid later in the day today after you drop her back off at their house, and that's not even accounting for the other animals you've been watching for varying amounts as well.

So, essentially, you're gonna be perfectly fine financially.

Anyways, as soon as you're done doing your little bit of research there on your computer you close it and leave your room again, hopping down the stairs with a big bright smile on your face.

When you reenter the living room, everyone is gathered there and looking at you expectantly.

At first, you don't do or say anything since you're super confused, but when the silence begins to drag on for too long you ask hesitantly, "Uh... Is everything alright? What's going on?"

"Well, you left to your room very quickly." Bilbo comments, standing up from his spot on the couch, "But from the smile on your face, I'm assuming it wasn't because of anything bad?"

You nod your head and sigh, leaning down to pet Mittens who is rubbing herself against your legs, "Yeah, everything's fine. It's great, actually." You pause for dramatic effect, then add, "I just figured out a way to take all of you out! Like, to see the town and stuff!"

"You have?" Thorin asks, raising an eyebrow skeptically.

"Mmhm!" You stand up straight and nod your head quickly, bouncing on the balls of your feet, "See, I figured I'd probably be able to take you and maybe Kili, Bofur, and Dwalin out at some point... like, if some of you were to groom yourselves different or wear hats...," once more you stop your speech and realize that may be offensive, "N-Not that I think there's anything wrong with how you look-"

"Nobody is offended, I'm sure. Go on." Thorin urges, amusement present on their faces from your sudden frantic backtracking so you don't offend them.

"R-Right, uh... anyways, you guys are taller so I knew I could probably bring you along sometime, but I wasn't sure how to get everyone else to come along, and then I realized that this next week is the week leading up to halloween!" You say it like it will answer all their questions, forgetting that they probably don't know what halloween is.

Silence passes by for a few seconds as they wait for you to go on, and when you don't Kili asks, "What's 'halloween'?"

"Oh, yeah, it's like, a holiday where children dress up and go to peoples houses to get candy. And when I say dress up, I mean in costumes." You rub the back of your neck while you explain and add, "In my city, the place we are now, we celebrate throughout the whole week. There are games, festivals, and lots of events... and there are people running around in masks all of the time. So I can get some of you costumes and then I can bring you all along!" Your smile returns as you pick apart the details, and it seems your excitement is contagious.

"Wait, so we will get to walk around the town and see other things?" Nori questions, looking over at his brothers with a smile.

"Yeah, but I gotta get you costumes first. Like, ghosts and some masks of different things. But if we wanna make the most of our time then I should probably go now."

You turn after that and go to the counter to grab your purse, pausing when Balin asks, "So it's a holiday where people run around in disguises, getting candy, and playing games as a community?"

Once again you nod your head, turning around to look at him with the same bright smile on your face.

"So, anyone can be anyone?" The older dwarf asks, furrowing his eyebrows.

"Yeah, pretty much." You look down and go through your purse, making sure everything you need is in there before walking over to put on your tennis shoes.

"Even the man who was here the week before?"

Now that certainly gives you a pause.

Before you were never worried about it, but now with what's happened with him, you aren't so sure that it's so safe anymore.

"Um... yeah, I guess." You'd rather not think about it, so you start to tie your laces up. "I'm sure it'll be fine."

"Well, you already said that you can bring some of us, so why not do that now? Just to make sure?" Balin asks, though it's more of a 'you should really do it cause we're gonna freak out if you don't'.

You don't respond and instead finish tying your shoes first, thinking over his request.

When you're done doing up your shoes you turn and see that they're all looking at you with similar expressions of worry, and it makes you sigh, "Okay, fine. But whoever goes can't wear their normal clothes cause people will be weirded out. The halloween thing doesn't start for another day."

There's a moment of silence while some of them exchange looks before Thorin speaks, "You mentioned Kili and myself first. Surely that should be fine."

"Um..." You look between the two and tilt your head to the side thoughtfully, arms crossed over your chest. "Sure. But your hair is definitely going to stick out, Thorin."

He nods his head in understanding.

"And what about me?" Kili asks eagerly. It seems he's really excited about finally being able to leave your property.

"You're fine, I think. Am I taking both of you?" You inquire with furrowed eyebrows, walking a few steps forward.

"You might as well." Kili says with a big silly smile.

Well, you can't argue with that logic.

You shrug your shoulders and head up the stairs again, "Alright, go get changed into some of the clothes I gave you."

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Once they're dressed in t-shirts and sweatpants (you didn't know their sizes so you got whatever would fit at the time) you observe them both with narrowed eyes while rubbing your chin.

"Hm... On a scale of 1 to 10, I give Kili a 9 and Thorin a 6." You say after a moment, turning to look at everyone else and get their opinions.

"What is the scale referring to?" Fili pipes up suddenly, looking up at you.

"How convincing they are."

"Why do I get a 6?" Thorin grumbles, looking at you pointedly.

"Your hair." You reply simply, walking over with a hair tie stretched between your fingers, "Hold still."

You gather his hair over his shoulders and pull it back, putting his hair through it and wrapping it around until it's nice and tight.

As soon as you're finished, you step around him and look to see if it's made a difference, and when you've determined that it's good, you smile, "Okay, now it's at least an 8." You turn towards Kili and ask, "Your hair is fine, right? Or do you want me to put it up?"

He doesn't say anything and neither does anyone else, and when the silence persists you raise an eyebrow, "Hello? Earth to Kili, I just asked you a question."

"Uh, no, you don't have to, thank you." He shakes his head and seems to come to some sort of realization since he starts to smile at his uncle in that big teasing grin you've, unfortunately, become accustomed to.

You nod your head and skip back over to the counter, swiping your keys off of it before heading to the front door.

"Come out whenever, I'm gonna get my car started."

Once you're out of the house some of the dwarves begin to laugh, and Kili pokes fun at his uncle, "Thorin, you have quite a red face, are you sure you can go?"

Thorin glares at his nephew and replies coldly, "She meant nothing by it."

"Right, but is that disappointment I hear?"

The glare he throws his nephew is so withering it could suck the life right out of a flower, but Kili is no flower, so he only laughs more.

"She offered to do yours too, you know." Fili adds when he begins to feel bad for his uncle.

Kili pauses his laughter and glares at his brother, "But she didn't do it."

"She would've."

"Oh hush, you're just upset that she didn't ask to do your hair." Kili shoots back, glaring at his brother.

"I am not, because unlike everyone else, I knew she meant naught by asking." He shoots back with a smirk.

Kili huffs indignantly and glares at his brother, saying no more as he heads out the door after you.

Thorin turns to everyone before following and states, "Try not to destroy anything while we are gone." His voice is firm and he waits until he gets nods from them all before leaving after you.

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Once you're all in the car you put it into drive and go, turning up the radio so the car won't be completely filled with silence while you drive.

Occasionally, you'll glance at Thorin in the passenger seat or Kili in the back, and each time you do they're looking out the window at the passing scenery with awe.

"If you're impressed now, wait until we get into the big city." You comment suddenly, smiling to yourself while you watch the road ahead.

And when you do arrive in the city, they are impressed indeed.

The gasp that leaves Kili when you drive through the first big street draws a giggle from you, and when he presses his face against the window as you pull into the parking lot of the seasonal halloween store, your smile grows even bigger.

Even Thorin is impressed by all the wonderful things around, and when you turn off the car after parking you turn to look at them, "Thoughts so far?"

"It's wonderful." Kili breathes, looking at the bright, moving signs and huge stores all around.

"Yes, I don't believe I've ever seen anything so grand before." Thorin agrees, looking over at you with a smile of his own.

"Well if this impresses you, wait until we get inside the store. Try not to get scared."

---

The three of you eventually make it inside, and when you do they are in awe once more.

The seasonal store is dark with black painted walls and bright white florescent lights, and there are various halloween and horror things everywhere.

When you walk in there is one of those electronic jump-scare things, and while you were expecting it, the poor dears behind you weren't.

The witch thing pops out and cackles loudly, saying one of her many phrases, and as soon as she does both Kili and Thorin freak out. And when I say freak out, I mean 'pulled out some small weapons they decided to bring and screaming' freak out.

Luckily there is no one around at the moment, so you step between them and the witch and laugh nervously, "Put those away please. We're gonna get kicked out if anyone sees you with those."

They look between you and the electronic woman a few times before slowly putting their knives away and relaxing their stances.

"Thank you..."

"What is that?" Kili asks, glaring at the ugly jump-scare machine while you walk past it.

"It's a halloween decoration designed to scare people. And it seems like it worked too." You reply easily, looking back at them with a more mischievous smile.

Kili looks around slightly nervously and grumbles defensively, "I wasn't that scared... Uncles screams are what startled me."

"My screams? Kili, let's not lie now, clearly you were horrified." Thorin says disapprovingly, shaking his head.

"Aw, you guys are cute." You purr jokingly, waltzing up to the kids costumes isle.

They stop arguing after that.

You browse through the messy shelves quietly for a little while, trying to find the best ones, when you see a doggie in the cutest ghost costume.

A squeal leaves your lips when you see the cutie pie and you cup your cheeks as an adoring expression comes onto your face.

Without hesitation you hop over to the owner and ask excitedly, "Where did you get that?"

The man with the dog looked up quickly upon hearing your excited yelp and when he saw your exuberant form he smiled too, "I bought it a week ago here. They're near the back."

His answer fills you with joy, and you continue to stare at his pupper for a moment before he says, "You can pet her if you want, she doesn't bite."

He doesn't need to tell you twice.

You kneel down right away and scratch behind her ears, and her tail begins to wag wildly at the attention.

It seems that she likes you just as much, because she takes a seat and leans into you when you scratch her all over like you do with your dogs. It's at that moment when you begin to wonder if she'll fit in your purse.

Before you can finish your calculations and plans on stealing this mans dog you hear someone clear their throat and you realize then that you forgot all about Thorin and Kili.

You turn your head and see the two of them standing there with amused expressions on their faces.

Upon realization that they're watching you, and have been for a little while now, you jump to your feet and feel your face heat up. "I-If you make fun of me I'll leave both of you here." You threaten very unconvincingly, crossing your arms over your chest.

Kili starts to laugh but he doesn't say anything about it, looking at his uncle who also releases a few chuckles of his own.

You glance back at the man and see that he's looking at them, and you realize he probably thinks Kili's short stature is a little odd.

"U-Uh, thanks for letting me pet your dog!" You say quickly, heading back over to the two of them with a blush on your cheeks.

You turn back to the shelves of costumes and the man and his dog walk away, and once their gone you glare at the two of them half heartedly. "You guys are total meanies." There is faux bitterness in your voice when you speak as well, and it only brings more laughter from them.

"I only find it cute." Kili states, smiling good naturedly before continuing, "Every time you see an animal you get very excited."

"Cause I love animals."

"Yes, we can tell." Thorin muses, stepping up next to you to look at the spiderman mask in your hand.

You tap your foot against the ground a few times before putting the mask back.

A ghost costume for Bilbo; check.

That is all.

You literally don't have anything for anyone else, and honestly you're beginning to think that it's impo-

And then another idea hits you.

Class of middle/high-schoolers in a fantasy club. It's farfetched and barely believable, but most people won't say anything about it out of fear of being offensive, so it's perfect!

You don't have to buy them costumes at all (minus Bilbo), all you need is stuff to make them look less like dwarves and more like children pretending to be dwarves.

It sounds easier than it actually is, but you think you can pull it off. All you need is some netting, makeup, wigs, and nose and scar wav and you'll be set.

Once you get this idea you run away from the kids section with the ghost section and head toward the halloween makeup isle, seeking out the items mentioned previously without hesitation.

You find what you're looking for in minutes, and once you've got everything you zoom to the checkout since you're going to need to look up some tips on how to pull this off.

You're so excited you nearly forget to make sure Kili and Thorin are still with you, but once you see them you smile in relief and pay for everything.

Once you're all back in your car, Thorin asks, "I thought we were going to get masks?"

"Well, we were. But then I had an amazing idea consisting of pretending you're all students or something who invested in really expensive dwarf costumes. It's perfect, 'cause no one will ask and we'll get lots of compliments."

Thorin nods his head slowly and puts his belt on like you showed him, but before you go you turn and look at Kili expectantly.

The young dwarf doesn't say anything at first, but when your staring consists he asks slowly, "What...?"

"Put on your seatbelt."

There's more silence until he puts it on, raising an expectant eyebrow at you, "Is that better?"

"Much."

[alloftheimaginess]

Little Morgan Pt.2

Part 1

"Last box" my dad says setting it down on the ground.

"Thank you" I say setting it on top of the box he just set down.

"I'm going to ask you again" he says and I laugh.

"Don't, it's kind of too late now. I signed a one year lease. I'm super sure I want this, a year off to spend with you, Savannah and Hank and my younger brother or sister that's going to be born soon" I say.

"How do you know?" He asks and I laugh.

"I'm not dumb. I seen you drinking her wine all night after she drank her very small first glass and I put it together because Savannah not drinking wine is like me not finishing a book" I say and he laughs.

"I guess we should have been more subtle" he says.

"You were, I was just watching you guys" I say and he smiles at me.

"Do you need help unpacking?" He asks and his phone rings and I shake my head.

"No, I kind of don't want to rush through it because I've never actually settled anywhere on my own before so I'm excited to slowly put everything away" I say and he laughs shaking his head.

"You are so weird" he says.

"I know. I get it from my dad" I say and he kisses my head.

"I have to go get Savannah to the doctors, here are your keys and you can give me the u-haul keys so I can take it back and get my car" he says and I go into the kitchen grabbing them and I hand them to him.

"See you tomorrow?" He asks and I nod.

"Only if you're cooking something good" I say laughing.

"I'll let Savannah know" he says walking out and I lock the door behind him.

A week later

"Get back here Gatsby" I yell as he slips out the apartment door when I try to bring my groceries in and I sigh in frustration as I go inside quickly putting my groceries on the cabinet and I go to the door to pick up the other ones.

"Excuse me ma'am, we stopped your cat. We heard you yelling after him when we were headed out" he says and I look up to see Spencer.

"Spencer, hi" I say.

"Yn? You live here?" he asks and I nod smiling at him.

"Yeah, I moved in last week" I say.

"I wonder why my dad didn't tell me you lived in the building" I say.

"Oh no one knows, I just recently moved and no ones been around yet" he says.

"Makes sense" I say and the little boy with him smiles at me and I smile at him.

"What's your name?" I ask.

"I'm Henry" he says.

"Well Henry it's nice to meet you, I'm Yn" I say.

"Nice to meet you too" he says.

"Thanks for saving my cat by the way, I would have been lost without him" I say and he smiles at me.

"No problem" he says.

"Uncle Spencer has your cat so I can help you with your groceries" he says and I smile at him.

"If he says it's okay" I say and he looks up at him, pulling a face.

"Of course you can help" he says.

"Be careful, there's boxes everywhere" I say and he grabs some bags going into the house and I go in behind him and Spencer follows me in.

"I can take Gatsby" I tell Spencer and he hands him over.

"That's his name?" Henry asks and I nod.

"After my favorite book" I say and Henry runs out to grab the other bags.

"So Uncle Spencer?" I ask and he nods smiling at me.

"He's JJ and Will's son" he says.

"I can see that. They have two boys right?" I ask and he nods.

"Henry and Michael" he says and I nod.

“Yes, that’s it" I say.

"I'm still trying to learn everyone and about them but it's a lot at once" I say laughing.

"How long are you out here?" He asks.

"I'm leasing for a year. Taking some much needed time off. But hey thank you for saving my cat, you should let me cook you dinner" I say.

"You don't have to, it's no problem" he says and I shake my head.

"I insist. Could I possibly guilt you into joining me if I tell you I need the human interaction because I'm talking to Gatsby like he's a human" I say giggling.

"You can definitely guilt me into joining you for dinner" he says laughing and I smile at him.

"We can use this dinner as an opportunity to exchange stories because Spencer Reid there's something about you that I can't get enough of" I say smiling and Henry runs back into the room.

"Okay I'm ready to go home now" he says.

"Thank you for your help Henry" I say going to my wallet.

"I'm giving you this as a thank you" I say handing him a ten.

"Thank you. The next time you need help with groceries let me know" he says and I laugh.

"You'll be the first person I call" I say and he grabs Spencer's hand.

"Six tomorrow?" I ask.

"Works for me" he says and I nod showing them to the door.

Seven rolls by and I sit at the table still not having heard from Spencer and I sigh knowing that he probably just got busy and I pull out my phone

You

Hey just checking in making sure you're alright. Haven't heard from you all day

I wait and it just says delivered so I click my phone off and I stand up because I know what this is, growing up with my dad I know there were a lot of things planned that never came to fruition, promises broken, hearts broken and I don't know if I want to put myself through that willingly if I don't have to.

I pour the wine back into the bottle and I put the cork back in and I grab the plates and I empty them into a Tupperware container and I put the garlic bread on the side and I put the lid on and put the plates in the sink and I go finish cleaning off the table and someone urgently knocks on my door and I go over and I open it and it's Spencer "hey I'm so sorry" he says moving his hair out of his face.

"The case ran over and my phone was dead and I couldn't text you to let you know" he says.

"It's okay" I say nodding at him.

"I'll see you around" I say going to shut the door but he stops it.

"I know I probably screwed up the chance of getting to know you but I wanted you to know that I was really excited" he says.

"I'm sure you can understand my hesitation here Spencer. I grew up with my dad working the job you're working and I was hurt and let down a lot more times than I can count and if it's going to be like that I'm going to stop this before I get too involved and end up with my heartbroken because I have to be with someone who isn't all work" I say.

"I understand and you deserve someone who can be there when you need them. Have a good night" he says stepping back.

"Goodnight Spence" I say shutting the door and I go get in the bed, completely upset.

I go to take the neighbors some food at the same time Spencer comes out of his apartment "hey" he says.

"Hi" I say smiling at him.

"It's been a while. How are you?" I ask finally speaking after avoiding him for two weeks.

"I'm good. You?" He asks and I nod at him.

"Where are you headed?" I ask.

"Just to grab a coffee" he says.

"Mind if I join?" I ask and he quickly shakes his head.

"I don't mind at all" he says.

"Give me a second and let me grab my coat" I say and he nods and I run into my apartment and I come back out.

"Hey I want to apologize" I say sighing when I meet back up with him.

"For what?" He asks.

"The night we were supposed to be having dinner" I say.

"I was in my feelings and that's not how I really felt but I was too prideful to talk to you and fix things and I want to go again, to restart and see where this could take us" I say and he smiles at me.

"You have no reason to be sorry, it was on me. But if you want to go again. Will you grab some coffee with me?" He asks and I nod.

"I'd love too" I say and I grab his hand intertwining our fingers, leading us to the coffee shop down the street.

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daddy duties | 14

(text below images~ please also read the a/n! :) )

“It’s slightly over a month overdue, but I’m glad we can finally celebrate,” Jimin says with a smile, leaning over to kiss you on the lips. It was Rina’s idea that you two should go on a date and talk things out while the group watches over Mingyu for you. You figured that since the two of you weren’t able to celebrate your one year wedding anniversary, you can take advantage of this time alone and do so. 

“I know, I’m sorry about that,” you say sheepishly. You pick up Mingyu from his crib and walk with him to the living room. Jimin was walking right behind you. 

“What time are the Jeon’s coming?” Jimin says, making faces at Mingyu from behind you. He laughs, chewing on his little hand.

“Should be any minute now. Rina’s super excited to take him.”

“I wouldn’t be surprised if they were right outside our door--”

Ding dong!

“Told you,” Jimin says, walking over to the front door. He opens it up to a little boy with the biggest smile.

“Uncle Jiminie!” Sian yells, jumping into Jimin’s arms and hugging him tight as Jimin picks him up.

“Hey Hyung,” Jungkook says, slapping a hand on Jimin’s back. “Are we too early?” He looks at Jimin as he still has his pajamas on. 

“A little, but it’s no worries,” You say, you look over at Jimin who’s holding your nephew and you laugh.

“I guess this is what we’re going to look like when Gyu gets older and we have another kid huh?” You say to him, looking at the mirror you had in the living room. You look at Jimin carrying Sian while you hold Mingyu. A cute little family. Possibly what your future could look like in 3-4 years. 

“Another kid shall stay out of our minds for a good few years,” Jimin says, placing a kiss on Sian cheek and passing him back to Jungkook.

“Can we take him,” Rina says, reaching out for Mingyu. You pout and shake your head no.

“Babe~” Jimin whispers, nudging your side.

You sigh, placing a long kiss on Mingyu’s cheek and pressing his head to your cheek.

“You better take good care of my baby,” you say to Rina with a serious expression. 

“I will Yn. I promise,” Rina says, arms still out for Mingyu. You give your son one last kiss before passing him to Rina. She had the biggest smile on her face when she held him. 

“I’ll get his things,” Jimin says as he leaves the room. 

“Oh- We’ll come with,” Jungkook says, following Jimin, with Sian on his hip.

“So what are your plans for today?” Rina asks you.

“Hmm, we might go biking, then go out for lunch. I don’t know really,” you say sheepishly, putting your hand up to your neck. 

“You're celebrating your anniversary right? Go all out! Go to Lotte World or something,” she laughs. “Wasn’t that your first date with Jimin?” You laugh at her question, remembering how scared Jimin was of every ride you rode on.

“Yeah, maybe. I can ask him if he’d like that.”

“Just go have fun, we got all the uncles and aunts together to take care of this lil guy,” she says, squishing Mingyu’s cheek. 

“We got everything.” Jungkook says, walking into the living room with Mingyu’s diaper bag and car seat. “You ready?”

“Yes”

“No.”

Jimin laughs as you and Rina say opposite answers. “You guys better go before Yn changes her mind.”

“Go give Mingyu a kiss before you leave,” Jungkook says, pointing from you two to Mingyu. 

Jimin and you give your son a kiss with you on one cheek and Jimin on the other, squishing Mingyu’s entire face. 

“I want one too,” Sian pouts, making his parents and you and Jimin laugh.

“Okay, come here,” you say. Sian runs to you and you and Jimin do the same thing to him. He burst into giggles.

“Aigoo~~ It’s like Mingyu grew up suddenly,” Jimin says, ruffling his hair. 

“Alright, buddy let’s go. Uncle Jimin and Aunt Yn have a date,” Jungkook says. 

“We’ll make sure to update you, so go enjoy your date,” Rina tells you. You nod at her. Waving as they walked out of your door.

“Are you okay?” Jimin asks you as soon as they were gone. You shrug, leaning in to him and hugging him tightly.

-

Sian couldn’t stop giggling and playing with Mingyu as they sat together in the back seat. 

“Mommy, he’s holding my finger!” Sian says, as he had his hand out for Mingyu to hold. They both sat in their car seats. Since Sian was already a big boy, he was facing the same way as his parents while Mingyu faced the other. The only face baby Mingyu was seeing was Sian’s. He couldn’t stop smiling at his hyung as he held tighter to Sian’s finger.

“Is he? Do you like having a little brother Sian?” Rina says, making Jungkook sigh. He was currently driving, Rina being in the passenger’s seat.

Rina looks over at Jungkook and laughs when she sees his expression.

“Ask daddy for one,” she proceeded. Jungkook smiles as Sian began to say “dadddyyyy..?” Jungkook looks up at the rearview mirror at Sian and he slowly asks:

“Can I have a little brother?” 

Jungkook hums and makes a thinking face.

“Hmm… you can’t really choose though. What if it’s a sister?”

Rina’s eyes widens, not expecting Jungkook to go along.

“Sister is okay too,” Sian says. He looks away from his parents and down at Mingyu. “But a brother would be better,” he says quietly.

“Okay, we’ll get you one after mommy and I get married okay~” Jungkook says, Rina was frozen, looking at her man. Jungkook felt her stare and quickly glanced at her. This time it was his turn to laugh at her expression.

“What? You expected me to say no right?”

“YAY I GET A BROTHER!” Sian yells, throwing his arms up, letting go of Mingyu’s hand and startling him. Mingyu starts pouting and you can see the slight panic in Sian’s eyes as the little one was slowly starting to cry.

“That’s only after we get married buddy, uncle hobi and aunt sarang is getting married first so it’s going to be a while,” Jungkook says, pulling into the parking lot to Hoseok’s building.

“Shh, it’s okay,” Sian says, petting Mingyu’s head, trying to calm him down so he doesn’t get in trouble by his mom. “It’s okay we’re here at uncle Hobi’s so don’t cry~”

-

“Where’s Jimin and Yn?” Yoongi asks, watching Jungkook and Rina walk in with two boys instead of one.

“On a date,” Rina says simply. Yoongi scrunches his eyebrows as he walks up to her.

“I’m not gonna ask any questions… yet. But give me him,” he says, taking Mingyu. Yoongi went back to sit on the couch, placing Mingyu on his chest.

“All the kids are in the theater ro-- oh! You guys are finally here!” Mae says. She lets out a breath, putting her hands on her hips. “Two more kids to take care of,” she says under her breath.

“Don’t worry sis, I got this,” Sarang says. “Siannie, wanna go with your cousins?” Sarang says, holding her hand out. Sian nods, grabbing her hand and they both run off to the theater room.

“We’re babysitting today?” Taehyung says, reaching out for Mingyu.

“Hey, I just got him, give me like ten minutes,” Yoongi says. He settles into the couch and gets comfortable, hugging Mingyu to his chest.

“Tsk. Hyuuung~~ You’re going to fall asleep just let me have hi--”

“Oh- when did you guys get here?” Namjoon says, walking out of the bathroom. 

“Not too long ago,” Jungkook responds, about to shake Namjoon’s hand. “Oh wait hyung. Did you wash your hands?”

“Of course, what do you think of me?”

“Uncle Kookie!!!!!!!!!!!!” Moonji yells, emerging from the hallway. She jumps right into Jungkook's arms as he picks her up.

“Aigoo~ See, a daughter would be nice.”

“Oh-- did I hear that right?” Hoseok says as he comes out of the kitchen. “When did Jungkook start agreeing with Rina,” he laughs.

“Ugh, let’s please slow down with the babies. They’re going to out number us soon and it’s going to get out of control,” Jin says, coming out of the kitchen as well.

“Daddy!” All five guys turn to the voice. 

Soojin walks towards Jin and pulls on his shirt.

“What is it princess?”

“Watch the movie with us,” she says, pulling him toward the direction of the room.

“Daddy’s cooking, maybe later okay?” Jin says, kneeling down to get on her level.

“Mmm,” she whines, “other uncles can dooo itt~~”

“Don’t you want daddy’s cooking?” Jin says. Soojin shakes her head no.

“Uncle Kookie and Uncle Yoongi can cook, daddy can watch movie with us,” she says, pulling Jin towards her.

“Uncle Yoongi can do it,” Taehyung says, taking Mingyu from him. 

“Omo, the youngest member is here!” Sohyun says, taking Mingyu from Taehyung. 

“Aaah, he’s so cute!” Byul says, poking his cheeks.

“UgHH I just got him!!” Taehyung says, pouting like a baby. 

“Daddy let’s goooooooooooooo,” Soojin says, dragging Jin to the theater room.

“I lost. See, we can’t have anymore of these guys, they’re going to take over,” Jin says as he disappears into the hallway.

“I think he’s sleepy,” Sohyun says. “Does he have somewhere he can sleep?”

“I brought his stroller,” Jungkook says, getting the stroller with Moonji on his hip. Sohyun walks over to it and places Mingyu inside.

“Aww, he’s so behaved--”

“Oh yeah, so why are we watching him? I don’t mean that in any bad way, but why can’t Jimin and Yn take care of him?” Yoongi asks. 

“They’re on a date,” Rina says simply. 

“They couldn’t take him on their date?” Taehyung asks.

“They weren’t able to celebrate their anniversary so they’re doing it now,” Byul explains.

“But they were just having problems the other day about Yn not being there when Jimin needed it?” Yoongi says, confused. “Now they’re both not there? I told him they both should be there for him,” Yoongi says, pointing to Mingyu.

“They just need some alone time to talk things out, and they also weren’t able to celebrate their anniversary so they’re taking this time to celebrate that,” Rina says.

“Can’t they do that with Mingyu?” Namjoon says, sitting down next to Yoongi.

“Wedding anniversaries are more romantic to celebrate without your baby,” Mae butts in. Namjoon and Yoongi look at her with a blank expression. Jungkook turns to them and back at Mae and decides to speak for them.

“Yeah, Noona, we can’t relate. We never been married--”

Namjoon clears his throat.

“Uh-- well, you know--”

“We got it Jungkook,” Taehyung says, pulling Jungkook down to sit with him on the other couch.

“Okay, so what is the problem with Jimin, Yn, and Mingyu?” Jin asks, coming out of the hallway.

“Jimin is having a lot of trouble taking care of Mingyu alone. Yn is always out with Sarang because of wedding planning, and so she leaves Mingyu home with Jimin since he works from home anyways,” Sohyun explains.

“This is literally what everyone goes through?” Hobi questions. “Shouldn’t he just… deal with it?”

“Yeah, you learn everything through experience,” Namjoon says. “You all know what happened, I had no choice. Look how my daughter turned out.” Namjoon points to Moonji who’s on Jungkook’s lap. She smiles at her dad when she notices him staring at her.

“How did you get away from the girls?” Hoseok asks Jin.

“Your daughter distracted her.”

“Ah.”

“I’m with Namjoon. I didn’t have anyone with me in the first place so I was taking care of Hana alone. I had help from you guys when I needed it but I learned almost everything on my own. If I ever was in his situation where I have a wife with me, I’d do everything with her. It would be better to learn together wouldn’t it. Jimin says he’s always stuck at home with Gyu and then at one point, Yn took Gyu so Jimin could rest,” Yoongi scoffs, “Aren’t you supposed to do it together and not pass the baby around?”

“They’re not passing him around,” Sohyun responds.

“I’m the one who suggested they go on a date,” Rina says. “The way me and Jungkook dealt with that when we were younger was to take some time alone with each other. My parents took care of him while we went and had some alone time and we talked things out.”

“But shouldn’t they wait? Like wait to go on a date until they settle things out? I mean I never really went through this but I don’t think you should be going out on dates when there’s problems going on… right?” Hoseok says, looking around the room. There was some tension in the room. Moonji seemed to get the feeling as well and she hops off of Jungkook’s lap and runs to where the rest of the kids are.

“I agree, they should start having alone time when Gyu’s a little older,” Yoongi says. Namjoon nods along with him.

“If they both know they’re having problems within their family, they shouldn’t run from their problems,” Namjoon says. “If Jimin is having a hard time with Gyu, he should continue to learn from it. It’ll make him a better father. And don’t get me wrong, he can still call us when he needs help, but he can’t always call us or always ask Yn to stay so he won’t be alone with Gyu. I heard being alone with him stresses him out because that’s the only time Gyu ever acts up.”

“Yeah but Jimin knows that though,” Taehyung responds. “He knows he can’t always call us or ask Yn to stay. He knows he has to learn somehow. He’s just having a hard time adjusting is all. I don’t know why we’re all getting worked up about it, it’s their problem… you know?”

“Yeah, we get that, but it’s not bad to ask for help. Mae and I had our parents live with us. They helped us throughout the first stages of Minseok’s life. They taught us everything,” Jin says.

“Jimin and Yn shouldn’t hesitate to ask us anything. We’re family and we have a lot of experience with kids. We should be able to help teach them one or two things,” Mae says, looking around at everyone in the group. Byul and Sohyun seem to just look at whoever’s talking and listen. Neither of them having their own kid. 

“But Taehyung just said that Jimin knows he can’t always call us. He can ask us for help whenever, yeah, but he can’t call us for everything. He knows he has to parent his own child and no one else. So asking for help isn’t going to work here. They should just learn together,” Yoongi says.

“I honestly feel so bad that we’re arguing about what they should and shouldn’t do when I’m the one who keeps Yn away from her family most of the time,” Sarang says with guilt. “Wedding planning is almost over anyways so I promise I won’t be keeping her from her family anymore,” she says with confidence. 

“I don’t think it’s your fault Noona,” Taehyung says. “There’s honestly a lot going on and Jimin doesn’t seem to be able to handle it well. We all know how he is and how he likes everything perfect when he does it. He likes doing it himself and he can get a little impatient when it doesn’t go his way. He just needs some time, I’m sure everything will be okay soon.”

“I kinda know what he’s going through though-- I’m sure we all do-- I know it was sudden for Jimin hyung and Yn noona of course, it was sudden to me and Rina too when we found out about Sian, but it’s your life now, you can’t change it but instead adapt to it. You know? Does that make sense?” Jungkook says. “I say they just do what works for them and ask for help when they need it. That’s what we did.”

“Okay but we got to remember that we all don’t have the same situation, mind set, life, or kid,” Taehyung says. “Just because it worked for you, doesn’t mean it will work for Jimin. They can ask for help if they want, or they can learn by themselves if they want. They can honestly do whatever and I’m sure Mingyu will still turn out great, but I really don’t think we can get mad about what they do or don’t do.”

“Okay, not to be rude, but what do you know?” Yoongi says with a slight laugh. Taehyung’s jaw drops and you can see the anger rising within him.

“whAT DO YOU MEAN??” He says in a much louder, less calming-than-before voice.

“i’M SAYING YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT A KID SO HOW WOULD YOU KNOW. WE ALL WENT THROUGH WHAT JIMIN’S GOING THROUGH, WE ALL GOT THROUGH IT SO WE KNOW WHAT TO DO,” Yoongi yells back. Sohyun and Byul steal a glance from each other. Both of them not having their own kids either, not understanding any of the things the group has gone through.

“I haven’t gone through it either but I think Taehyung’s right,” Hobi says.

“Thanks hyung.”

“Okay, yeah, but Jimin and I literally just had a talk the other day. ABOUT THIS,” Yoongi says. He wasn’t like this a lot. So it was rare to see him so riled up about something. “YOU WERE THERE.”

“I know, but Jimin can DO WHAT HE WANTS. IF THIS IS HOW HE’S GONNA LEARN, THIS IS HOW HE’S GONNA LEARN. STOP TRYING TO MAKE THE BOTH OF THEM STAY HOME. I know Jimin, he’s my best friend, he’s just at a lost point right now, he’ll find his way back and everything will be fine--”

“Okay, I thought WE’rE ALL BEST FRIENDS,” Jin yells at Taehyung. 

“HYUNG THAT’S NOT THE POINT,” Jungkook yells back. “But he’s kind of right, you can’t call him your best friend like he’s not ours either.”

-

“Why do they keep yelling?” Hana says, looking back at where the yells were coming from. Huimang shrugs, getting up from her seat and walking out the door.

“I think they’re fighting,” Soojin whispers, covering her mouth in shock. Moonji looks up at her and covers her mouth as well, copying her expression. Sian frowns.

“Oh noo~~ baby Minimini is there,” he says, looking back at his cousins. 

“We need to save him!” Hana says, popping her head out of the door, peeking out to see where Mingyu might be.

“He’s in the stroller sleeping,” Moonji says to her.

“Quick! Who can carry a baby?” Hana says. Soojin raises her hand and points to her older brother.

“Minseok oppa carries Haneul all the time, even when he was teeny tiny like baby Gyu Gyu.” She says, pinching her little fingers to express Mingyu’s tininess. 

“Can you bring him over to us Minseok, without our parents noticing?” Huimang asks. Minseok nods, already ready to go out there and basically kidnap his youngest cousin.

“Okay but bring him over to my room! We’ll all be there.” Huimang says. Minseok nods at her before walking out of the room and sneaking into the living room where their parents were at. 

“Let’s go to my room,” Huimang says, slipping out of the door of the theater room with everyone else right after her.

“Come on Haneul,” Soojin says, holding Haneul’s hand as they, too, run after Huimang.

-

“Okay fine, we’re all best friends with Jimin, but let’s just let them do his thing,” Taehyung says. “If we’re all his best friends we should trust him on what he’s doing and just let him do whatever suits his lifestyle and help him when he needs it--”

“Okay but if he keeps complaining about the crying, I will take Mingyu as my own,” Yoongi says. “Then he won’t have to complain at all because then he won’t have a baby to stress out abou--”

“oH MY GOSH YOU MAKE IT SOUND LIKE HE DOESN’T WANT HIM,” Mae yells in shock. 

Minseok looks up at them before running towards the stroller, hiding behind it so his parents won’t see. Minseok slowly turns the stroller to face him and, with the parents’ constant arguing, none of his aunt and uncles, or even his own parents notices. 

“I’m going to save you,” he whispers to Mingyu. The poor little guy seems to be sleepy, or falling asleep, but every time his eyes drop closed, someone yells, waking him up again. 

Minseok unbuckles the straps of his stroller and, gently, picks him up from the stroller. He groans as he finally carries the little guy, not expecting him to be as heavy as he is. Minseok peeks over the stroller to see if they were still distracted, and they were, so he quickly flees the scene and goes to Huimang’s room. 

“ISN’T THAT WHAT YN SAID THAT JIMIN SAID?” Yoongi says, looking toward Sohyun.

“Umm… she said he made it seem like it, but no he didn’t say he didn’t want his son.”

“tHE POOR BABY, HE’S LITERALLY RIGHT THERE, DON’T EVEN SAY THAT,” Rina angrily yells at Yoongi.

“Can you all PLEASE calm down?” Taehyung says.

Namjoon and Jin scoff at the same time at how Taehyung acted like he wasn’t screaming the entire time either.

“Jimin loves Mingyu--” Taehyung starts, before getting interrupted by Jungkook.

“Oh, you know that right because you’re his best friend?”

Taehyung scrunches his eyebrows at him. “Are you seriously--”

“I’m kidding. I know he loves Mingyu because I’m his best friend too.”

“Get over it,” Taehyung says. “Anyways, Jimin loves Mingyu, he never said he didn’t. Everything’s new for him and he doesn’t know how to deal with it yet. He has all of us to ask for advice from. He got some from Yoongi hyung first, and Yn got some from Rina. They just chose to try out Rina’s advice first. He can learn from all of us and see what works best. And even if he doesn’t, that’s okay. He’ll learn either way. If he continues to not ask for help and let Yn go out, leaving him alone with Mingyu all the time. He’ll learn. He’ll be stressed af, but he’ll learn. He’ll complain about it and cry and whatever, but he’ll still learn. If he asks someone to watch his kid while he goes out with his wife, he gets to talk out whatever he’s having trouble with with her. They can work things out that way. Jimin told me before that he tried talking to Yn about it but the one time they had time alone was at night when Mingyu was asleep and Yn was so tired that she fell asleep on him. Now he can go out and talk with her about it since they have plenty of time now. And if they do decide to stay home together or go out together as a family, it’s either Mingyu doesn’t act up at all anymore or he acts up with both of them present and they’ll figure out a way together. If not and they need help, then we’re there. Isn’t this a win win for all of us? Doesn’t Mingyu end up okay in all scenarios?” 

For once, it was quiet. Everyone was processing what Taehyung had just said. They all nod at his little speech.

“Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk,” he said, standing up to leave for the bathroom.

“You know I still don’t understand how he doesn’t have a girlfriend,” Hoseok says, watching Taehyung disappear into the hallway.

“He has a point,” Namjoon says.

“Hoseok hyung or Taehyungie hyung?” Jungkook asks.

Namjoon shrugs. “Both.”

“You know, I still get surprised whenever he speaks like that,” Sohyun says, dumbfounded. 

“I just… don’t know what to say,” Byul says, “my two braincells are… having a hard time processing what the heck just went on the pass hour.”

“Is it just me or has it been awfully quiet…” Mae says suspiciously. 

“It was everything BUT quiet,” Sarang says, massaging her temples.

Taehyung was walking back to the couch when Rina gasped.

“WHERE’S MINGYU?” She yells. Everyone looked at her weird before pointing to the stroller. She turns it around and everyone looks at the empty stroller.

“Woah. Were we just hallucinating the whole time? Is that why Jimin and Yn aren’t here?” Hoseok says. “I don’t remember drinking…”

“Nononononono, he was right here,” Rina says, looking around her.

“Okay well he can’t really go that far because he can barely roll over,” Jungkook tells her. 

“Go check the kids,” Jin says to Taehyung. Taehyung runs off to the theater room.

“Are you sure we put him in the stroller?” Jungkook asks Rina.

“I didn’t, you did didn’t you?” She responded.

“No I’m sure I put him in there, buckled him in and everything,” Sohyun says. 

“Are you sure you buckled him in? What if he rolled under the couch and we didn’t know?” Yoongi says, getting on the floor.

“Don’t be stupid,” Jungkook says. Although, he got his flashlight out to help Yoongi see.

“THE KIDS AREN’T IN HERE,” Taehyung yells.

“I’ll check the game room,” Hoseok says, running off. 

“I’m sure they’re just in Huimang’s room,” Sarang says, walking towards her daughter’s room. 

She opens the door slowly and finds all the kids sprawled across her daughter’s huge bed. And as she suspected, Mingyu was there too. Right in the center, peacefully sleeping with Haneul hugging him on his side. Sarang couldn’t help but take a quick picture before she walked away. Everyone watched her as she got back to the living room, her fiance running behind her, screaming in a loud voice.

“THEY’RE NOT IN THERE EITHER.”

“SHH!” She tells him. “All the kids are in Huimang’s room asleep. Mingyu’s there too, sleeping. They must’ve heard all of us yelling and took Mingyu when none of us were looking.” 

“Minseok,” Jin and Mae say at the same time. 

“Okay well, we’re all good now right? Namjoon says.

“I think so,” Jungkook says, looking around at everyone.

“Yoongi hyung?” Taehyung says. Yoongi rolls his eyes.

“Yeah, we’re okay. Whatever Jimin and Yn are doing, they’ll be okay,” He says. Taehyung nods, shaking his hand. 

“Now why don’t we stop arguing about our friend’s lives and go eat?” Taehyung says. Hoseok and Seokjin look at each other immediately.

“THE FOOD,” They both yell, running to the kitchen. Everyone sighs, knowing that lunch is ruined and they don’t have any food ready to eat now. 

“Take out?” Jungkook says, holding up his phone.

“Yeah,” everyone says, knowing that 2seok owes them dinner instead. 

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daddy duties

☔︎part fourteen: dumbfounded☔︎

pairings: newdad!jimin x wife!reader

a/n: this took so long and i hope it made sense. it was hard trying to argue in different perspectives and there’s sooooooo many characters that i get confused lol hopefully what they said made sense though?

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listen to my heartbeat, JJ Maybank

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a.n: i posted this a few months ago but it got deleted when i deactivated my old account, and it was a request, if you think it's familiar that's probably why :) english is not my first language so i apologize in advance for any mistake.

words count: 1,6k

warnings: swearing, lots of angst, death of a close family member.

(not my gif, if it's yours please tell me so i can give you credits)

You knew she shouldn't go to that trip, you told her not to but she didn't listen to you, as always.

After losing your dad a few years ago she was everything you had left.

You just couldn't believe it, your uncle told you on the phone call that your mum died in her sleep, sudden death, but it was senseless she was the most healthy person you've ever knew, she had a super strict diet and every morning ran around the neighborhood as a exercise form.

They say god takes from us the best people sooner, and you were starting to think they were right. At least she felt no pain.

I lifted my head to watch the wall clock, in any minute from now everyone would arrive at John B's as always, you were not going, not like that, not after what happened.

Your house was flooded with your hard crying as picture frames flew all over the room, making it a glass broken disaster, everything you saw ended slammed onto either a wall or the floor.

You kept on punching the kitchen table and all on it fell, the mug from where you drank your coffee earlier that day shattered on the floor, the sound of it making you more anxious; your anger filled every inch of your body at the same time you let your madness leave it by kicking and hitting things. You decided you had enough of that when you saw the blood from your knuckles slide over your hands.

You let you body fall in a corner, knees up to your chest and hands pulling your hair, screaming the word 'fuck' again and again.

"Y/N? are you here baby?" JJ's voice echoed through the now silent spaces of your home as you tried to stop sobbing so he'll think no one was there, "i know you're here, your bike is right beside me and you would never walk on your own right now" you hadn't notice how dark it was outside, you had spent the whole day crying in that little corner.

you didn't answer to him, hoping he would go away eventually.

"i'm coming in k love?" you hid your face with your blood covered hands trying to avoid his glare. It was not the first time he had seen you cry, but it was never this way, you were the one who comforted him and that led you to cry too 'cause you couldn't stand seeing your boyfriend so broken.

"he- what the fuck Y/N?" he ran towards you and tried to make you look at him "your hands are covered in blood love, what happened?" still no answer from you, "come on baby look at me" he begged you but you just moved your head side to side indicating a no.

"go away JJ i can handle this on my own" you mouthed between multiple sobs.

"i'm not sure about that baby" he started petting your head. "god, why do you always think you have to do everything on your own?" JJ whispered but you heard him.

"'cause i have to, i'm supposed to" you answered, still not looking at your golden boy.

"no you don't" he softly said while hugging you close to his chest, "why don't you tell me what happened so we can figure this out together?" you kept denying with your head.

It felt as if the room was becoming smaller with every second and breath you took.

"baby i need you to look at me and explain what's happening" your lovely boyfriend tried to convince you to talk to him.

"no, i can't" tears soaking JJ's t-shirt.

"why Y/N? now you're worrying me even more than when you didn't go to John B's" he kissed your head.

"'cause if i do it means it's real, if i say it out loud it becomes real" you grabbed your arms around the blonde boy's back harder.

"take deep breaths come on" he broke your hug and hold you by your shoulders as he searched for your eyes, you did as he told you and started paying attention on your breathing, "you're doing amazing, go on" JJ cheered on you, "you've always been strong for me, let me return the favor".

"shes is dead" you said finally looking to his beautiful blue eyes, "my mom is dead" tears fell down your cheeks again and JJ's eyes filled with them two.

He was shocked with what you were saying, he hugged you again, pressing your head over his chest, right were his heart was, JJ didn't want to say anything, he couldn't say nothing due to the fear of making everything even worse. Your boyfriend couldn't get it either, your mum was the kindest woman after you and also really young.

"my uncle said it was sudden, while she was sleeping" he rubbed your back, "no pain", the sobs, not only from you but also JJ now, were louder with every word you said "i told her JJ, i fucking told her not to go" you screamed, "i knew it, i had a bad feeling about it but she didn't listen to me, she never did" you pulled out of JJ's arms .

"it's my fault, it has to be" you punched the floor again and again, the golden boy didn't know what to do, and he hated himself for that; you were always there for him and now that you're the one who's drowning he doesn't know how to take you back to the surface, "WHY HER?! WHY HER AND NOT ME YOU ASSHOLE!" you screamed at the ceiling as if it was the sky and god could actually hear you.

"no, no baby don't say that" JJ grabbed you face with both his hands making you focus on his features, you threw yourself back to his arms and he gentle received you again, "i love you Y/N, don't say that ever again".

"i could have stopped her baby" you cried on his chest.

"sshh, just listen to my heartbeat, ok?" for the second time since he had arrived you did what he told you to and focused on his heartbeat and remembered all those times when you were the one holding him the way he was doing now, all the times he had listened to you heart and how that was the only thing that calmed him down. And you were now finding out that, the only thing that could pacify you was JJ's heartbeat as well.

"you better now?" he asked while looking down at you, your eyes were closed, he rubbed his thumb on your on your rosy and swollen face from all the crying you did, he smiled when you nodded, "that's my girl" he placed a lock of your hair behind your left ear and kissed your head multiple times.

"come on, take a deep breath, it's gonna be alright, we will get through this together as we always do" you nodded again, "it's not going to be easy but i'll be with you in every step of the way, yeah?"

"yeah" you simply and fast answered.

"i'm gonna help you shower, we will have some food and go to sleep" JJ looked up to the ceiling, his chin on your head, and held you tighter, "tomorrow morning we are going to clean up everything, and go to my house so i can pick up some clothes and stuff" he looked back at you, "i'm staying here as long as you want me to".

"that sounds nice" you said and glanced at your amazingly beautiful, caring and favorite person.

"it does right!?" JJ smiled at you, excited at how well you had relaxed that were finally able to talk without sobbing for the first time since he had arrived.

You both followed JJ's plan.

He took you to the bathroom firefighter style, not letting go any second, then helped you get undressed.

He was making sure the water was extra hot because he knew you liked it that way and you just stared at him the whole time. JJ washed your hair, being extremely careful trying not to hurt you, after that he cleaned your body.

You got dressed with some sweatpants, a white t-shirt and JJ's hoodie,

He made you sit on your bed and started doing your night skin care on your face, following every step you told him was next. When he was done he kissed the tip of your nose and gave you a peck on your lips just to after heat some noodles you both ate while laying down in bed and watching a very interesting show from Animal Planet, a channel JJ and you loved a lot.

Your boyfriend really helped you keeping your mind off of what had happened for like two hours, but, as you were laying with his hands on your waist, making you the little spoon; the bad feelings came back. He was the most important thing in your life right now and you were afraid of something bad happening to him, a tear fell from your eyes and down your cheeks at the thought of it.

"JJ?" you called him, almost whispering just in case he was already asleep.

"mhm" he mouthed and shifted his head as you turned to face him, his hands never leaving your body.

"can you promise me something?" he placed his free hand on your face; sensing the wet spot on your cheeks and just nodded, "please never leave me" he looked deeply into your eyes while rubbing his thumb on your waist and hugged you being scared of you crying again.

"it's ok, i'm here, i'll always be here"

Finally, after a very tiring day you managed to fall asleep on the arms of JJ, the great big love of your life.

[chaoticbi-cheesecake]

Movie Nights and Pillow Forts. (Hournite)

Summary: The team has a movie night and Beth and Rick share a pillow fort.

Warning: None

Categorie: Fluff

Read notes at the end.

The week had been hectic for the new JSA, fourteen tests collectively, a fitness gram in Beth's gym class, six late assignments for Rick, and sleep deprived Courtney and Yolanda were not having any good times. And that's not even mentioning the ISA and their mysterious plans.

Pat tried to take it easy on them during training, his parental instincts telling him something was wrong.

As they walked into Pit Stop for their training session on Friday, they found the training room to be void of equipment. No half made puppets of the ISA, no punching bags or targets to aim at.

The team gave Pat a questioning look and he explained himself.

"We're gonna try something different. You guys have had a hard week and over exerting yourselves isn't helping anyone out in the long run. So you're gonna take it easy for today."

"Thanks dad," Yolanda and Rick joked.

"So what are we going to do?" Courtney questioned.

"Just some easy team building excercises. You all have to feel just as comfortable being together as you do being apart."

"We do," Beth defended brightly, but shrunk at how everyone stared at her. "at least, I do."

"Yeah, no thanks. Team building excercises? This isn't summer camp and I'm not three." Rick stated.

"Be nice, Pat's just trying to help." Beth chided.

Rick rolled his eyes but complied.

"So what did you have in mind?" Yolanda requested.

"Well, just something easy, hopefully that you'll find fun. Get you guys a little de-stressd."

"Pillow forts!" Beth exclaimed.

"I'm sorry, what?" Rick turned to her.

"Pillow Forts. I never had any friends to make pillow forts or have sleepovers with, but they always seemed super fun to make." she explained brightly, not even realizing the sadness in that statement.

Rick's heart hurt at the underlying weight of the words she didn't even realize was there. He understood what it was like to feel alone. He wanted to reach out and hold her hand but he didn't.

Courtney smiled at the girl and said, "I think that's a great idea, we could build them together as a team-"

"And Chuck could project a movie while we're inside. We could totally have a sleepover." Beth proposed.

"And where are going to get pillows to make the forts, this is a car shop not a mattress firm." Yolanda brought up.

"Pat can go home and get stuff." Courtney offered.

The team looked to Pat, the girls had pleading eyes and Rick looked plain uninterested.

"I don't see why not." Pat said.

Smiles took over the girls' faces and Courtney highfived her friends.

"Ooh, and I could get snacks from my house. Just get on comms and tell me what you guys want." Beth offered. "Of course, if you're willing to drop me off, Mr. Dugan." she said sheepishly.

"Sure, kiddo."

"Yay!"

"Okay, well, let's get going. Court, I'll tell your mom you're staying over at a friend's house, the rest of you call your parents and let them know you'll be out."

"It's fine, my parents probably won't even notice I'm gone." Yolanda grumbled bitterly.

"Same here," Beth chided. "They work at night a lot now that I'm older."

Rick stayed silent, wondering if his uncle would come home at all that night. Not that he'd bother to check on the boy.

"Okay, well be back soon," Beth smiled, grabbing her goggles our of her bag and running out the door to catch up with Pat who had already gone outside.

The three teens stood in silence for a bit before Courtney and Yolanda started looking for good spots to set up their fort.

"Don't forget comms," Courtney reminded before turning hers on.

Yolanda and Rick followed her example and were met with Beth's voice.

"Alright, we're almost at my house, what movie were you guys thinking of watching?"

"Umm, we're not really sure, what can Chuck play?" Courtney replied.

"He can do anything really, oh wait, okay, anything but badly done historical drama or science fiction. He prefers something more accurate."

"But isn't the entire point of both those genes the fact that they're dramatic and fictional?" Rick queried.

"Chuck says some stuff just goes too off the charts. It's more the inaccuracy that irks him. What about something from the 80's, that's always fun. Maybe something like The Breakfast Club, or Heathers." she proposed.

"Nah, not Heathers. That Kurt guy was a real asshole." Rick chided.

Courtney and Yolanda turned to him in confusion, surprised he knew anything about the dark teen drama.

Rick simply shrugged his shoulders.

"Okay, we're at my house, gimme a minute while I look for my keys. Be right back." Beth said before their connection cut out.

"Kurt was an asshole?" Yolanda prodded

"What?" Rick defended. "Beth told me a bit about the movie."

Courtney snickered.

"You shouldn't say profanities around Beth. It would be a shame if her Prince Charming was a bad influence."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Rick interrogated

"Nothing," Courtney shrugged before giving Yolanda a knowing look.

"What?" Rick pushed.

The girls only shook their heads. He was about to say something else when Beth came back online.

"Hey guys, sorry, I kept dropping my keys. What do you guys feel like. There's a ton of chips. And some chocolates. Ooh, I found a huge bag of candy from Halloween. It's still closed!"

"Uh-" Courtney was interrupted.

"Popcorn is a must." Beth added before the sound of something being placed in a bag took over the coms.

"Are you just taking everything?" Yolanda asked.

"Pretty much, yeah." Beth confirmed. "And Pat shouldn't be back for another fifteen minutes so I should have time to grab some pajamas."

"Oh, that's smart. We're just going to be sleeping in our school clothes." Courtney stated.

"Actually, I have some clean gym clothes in my bag, a few shirts and a couple pairs of shorts. You can borrow some." Yolanda supplied.

"What about you, Rick?" Beth spoke.

"It's fine."

"No, come on, we're all gonna have something to wear. I'm sure I can find something, or maybe Pat can get you some clothes."

"It's okay, really."

"Nope, too late, I already have clothes for us."

"How are you so fast?" Courtney wondered aloud.

"I'm magical." Beth joked.

Rick almost said 'yes, you are.' But pushed that thought down to the furthest reaches of his soul.

"Maybe something scary?" Yolanda said.

"I'm not a huge fan of scary movies." Beth replied.

"What about a rom-com?" Courtney offered

"No way." Rick opposed.

"How about Twilight." Courtney said.

"No!" Rick and Yolanda exclaimed in unison.

"Harry Potter?"

"We don't stan JK these days." Beth expressed, earning a nod from Yolanda.

"How about a mystery movie?" Rick proposed for the first time.

"I'm unopposed." Yolanda declared.

"Me too," Courtney agreed.

"Okay, I'll if there's any mysteries Chuck reccomends. He says he likes Clue." Beth provided.

"Sounds good." Courtney replied

"Yeah, sure." Yolanda answered.

" M'kay," Rick added.

"I'll be back, I need to get the rest of my stuff."

"Rest of your stuff," Courtney began. "I thought you had everything, what else are you-"

"Bye guys!"

"-getting?"

Courtney quickly shrugged it off before guiding Yolanda to once again look for a place to set up their pillow fort.

Rick leaned against the table behind him until Pat and Beth got back a bit later.

The short girl came in wheeling a suitcase behind her.

"What do you have in there?" Yolanda was first to question.

"Food, clothes, nail polish, some toiletries, pillows, blankets. Just the basics."

"Isn't Pat already bringing blankets? That might be too many."

"We're making pillow forts, is there ever such a thing as too many blankets?"

"That's fair." Courtney input.

Pat came in, sliding a cardboard box against the floor.

"These are some covers we never unpacked and I have pillows in the car." The man announced.

"This is going to be so much fun." Beth proclaimed, opening her suitcase and pulling out five blankets. Two pillows that had been shoved inside sprung out and we're grabbed by the girl. "So, where are we making these?"

"Court and I decided we'd have a place over here," Yolanda pointed to a corner below the stairs. "And we would tie some of the blankets up and let them hang down and then we could space the sides out with the stools."

"Nice," Beth complimented. "How about you Rick?"

"Umm...I don't really know how to make a pillow fort." He stated plainly.

"Oh, that's okay, I can help you. I read up on it during the ride back."

Rick nodded his head curtly before standing up straight and allowing the girl in front of him to lead the way.

With arms crossed over his chest, the boy listened intently to Beth as she rattled on about all the different ways and places they could put up the fort. He felt strangely giddy at the amount of excitement in the girls voice.

The two settled on a spot next to Courtney and Yolanda, choosing a similar approach to the construction of the fort. Beth ran up the metal stairs and instructed Rick to toss up a blanket. She tied two of the ends around the rails of the walkway and repeated the steps until the fort had four 'walls'.

Beth ran down to Rick, who was tossing pillows inside the fort, taking an excited look at their creation.

"And for some added structure," the girl grabbed two foldable chairs from across the room, dragging them to the fort, placing them inside. She moved one back until it, and the fabric covering it, met Courtney and Yolanda's stool. She then moved the other side approximately the same distance on the side parallel.

Beth emerged from the fort all smiles. Rick embraced the slight smile that made it's way onto his face when he saw her ecstatic expression. She raised her hand to highfive him which he awkwardly returned.

Pat had sat watching the kids build their forts, happy that they were having fun, but stood when he realized it was getting dark.

"Okay, I'm gonna head home. Please, keep everything in one piece. And Court," Pat gave the blonde a pointed look, " the staff comes home with me."

"What?" Courtney, who had built her fort with the help of the staff, asked caught off guard

"Yes. I'm going home and it needs to come with me. It had to go back in its box for the night. I'm glad the two of you..." he struggled to find a word," bonded. But it needs to go back home."

"But Pat," Courtney groaned.

"No 'but pat's, it needs to go back home." he stated softly.

Courtney looked at the glowing stick that levitates next to her. She pouted, but moved her head in Pat's direction, signaling the staff to go with him.

"See you tomorrow," she told it.

"There's a mini fridge and a microwave in my office. Remember, one piece. Night kids, have fun." Pat chided as he walked out the door.

"Goodnight Mr. Dugan." Beth called.

When he drove off, the teens sat in silence before Beth spoke up.

"I'm gonna go heat up some popcorn. There's snacks in my bag and Rick, I brought some clothes for you to change into."

"Thanks." he said as she tossed a large t-shirt and pair of pajama pants in his direction.

Beth went into Pat's office to make to popcorn as Courtney and Yolanda settled into their pillow filled heaven, wrapping themselves in blankets and waiting for Beth to get the movie started.

Rick went in his fort and decided he might as well change into the clothes he was given.

He had just reached for the t-shirt when he heard the fabric pulled back.

"Sorry, sorry, sorry." Beth cried and turned away when she saw Rick was shirtless.

"It's, fine, what's up?" he asked masking his blush by pulling the shirt over his head.

"Um," Beth flushed. "I was just wondering if you wanted any popcorn. She said shaking the bag in her hand.

"No, I'm good, thanks though."

She simply nodded before uttering,

"Chuck's gonna start the movie soon."

"Kay."

Beth shuffled off to give the girls popcorn. Entering the tent she was greeted by Courtney and Yolanda saying, "Hey," in unison.

"I have popcorn." Beth sang.

"Ooh, yay." Courtney praised.

"Give," Yolanda said, making a grabbing motion with her hand and smiling happily.

Beth gladly complied, handing the bag over to the girls.

"I'm gonna get Chuck to start up the movie. Don't eat all the popcorn without me, I'll be right back."

The two girls nodded, grinning, and opened the popcorn.

Beth left the fort and got her goggles, placing them over her eyes.

"Ready Chuck?"

"Indeed."

"This is going to be great!"

Beth took off the goggles and pointed them at the wall across from her, gently placing the goggles on the floor as the opening credits began projecting on the wall.

She rushed back to the girls' fort and stepped inside to see Courtney trying to throw popcorn into Yolanda's mouth.

"Okay, it's on." Beth announced, loud enough for Rick to hear as well.

The girls moved closer to the opening of the fort and peeled back the opening to watch the movie.

They watched lazily, sometimes shifting to find a better way of sitting. Courtney and Yolanda carried on their own conversation as Beth painted Courtney's nails listening to the movie in the background.

As the girls waited for their nails to dry spoke to eachother lowly as to not disturb Rick next to them.

Beth lightly tapped her nails to see if they were dry and Courtney and Yolanda shared a teasing look.

"Do you think he's lonely over there?" Yolanda asked Courtney, just loud enough for Beth to hear.

"I'm sure he's fine." Courtney continued

"I don't know, maybe someone should check on him?"

The two turned to Beth with a knowing look.

"I'll do it," she offered immediately. "Yeah, it's not right for him to be all alone."

She rose from her position and stepped over pillows to leave the fort. She quietly walked over to his fort, hearing Courtney and Yolanda's quiet giggles behind her.

The front Rick's fort was a little open. Beth walked to the side and pulled the blanket back.

"Knock, knock." Beth spoke

"Hey," he greeted.

"I thought you may be lonely. Well, Court and Yolanda thought, but I wanted to see if you needed company. So I can stay. Only if you want me to of course." she rambled.

"Yeah, sure." Rick responded softly, scooting over and patting the spot next to him. She gladly entered and took her place next to him.

Her legs were crisscrossed and she twiddled her fingers, appreciating the glittery polish on her nails.

Rick turned to her, a smirk on his face.

"Thanks for making this with me," he gestured to the fort around them. "It was...surprisingly fun."

"Told you." Beth gloated, bumping her shoulder to his.

"Yeah, you did." Rick said under his breath as he gazed at her. He admired her eyes, the way the light reflected off of them. Rick inhaled sharply before taking a leap of faith.

He draped his arm across her shoulders to test the waters.

She quickly moved closer and laid her head on his chest. A wide smile graced his face, she didn't notice though, focusing all her energy to prevent the blood rushing to her face. She failed.

They stayed in that position until the movie ended.

Rick was half asleep by the time the credits finished rolling. He was snapped awake by Beth moving from her position and making a move to leave the fort.

"Where are you going?" He whispered.

"I'm gonna change then go to sleep in the girls' tent. And of course say goodnight to Chuck."

"Oh," he responded, trying not to let his disappointment peek through. "Okay. Goodnight."

"Night." she smiled and left the fort.

Rick frowned but perked up just a bit when her heard Beth's sweet voice say goodnight to the goggles. He thought it was adorable how much she cared about the AI in those goggles.

He layed back and tried to fall asleep but soon realized it was much more difficult when Beth wasn't in close proximity. He ran his fingers through his hair frustratedly and tried to build up enough courage to just ask Beth to stay with him that night.

But he quickly found he didn't have to. As if the universe heard him, he saw Beth cautiously lift up the opening of his fort.

She looked sheepish as she met his eyes.

"Courtney and Yolanda are hogging all the space inside. Would it be alright if I could, maybe, stay here. It's up to you." she questioned quickly.

Rick nodded his head as apathetically as he could, when on the inside he was absolutely thrilled.

Beth slowly stepped into their fort. Rick made note of the oversized black t-shirt she wore that fell over her light green pajama pants.

She layed down facing the opposite direction as he did, but bot could still feel the body heat radiating off the back of the other.

"You know the reason Court and Yolanda sent you over here was probably so they could have the tent all to themselves." Rick stated.

Beth thought about it for a minute before letting out a sigh of relief.

"Oh, thank goodness. I was worried they were getting tired of me. Phew."

"Why would they get tired of you?"

"Everyone does at some point. Even if it's just for a little bit."

"Hey," Rick said darkly. "I'm never gonna get tired of you. Ever. Not even for a little bit. You understand?" He asked with a seriousness yet softness she didn't see often.

She nodded her head, hoping he could understand the gesture even if he wasn't looking at her.

Beth moved back until she made contact with Rick. Their backs were pressed up against eachother and they both found comfort in the warmth of the other.

Beth lay frozen, worried about if Rick was okay with the contact, but her worries were soon relieved when she felt Rick's hand reach for hers.

They interlocked their fingers, still not looking at one another, before they both fell into a peaceful sleep.

...

Rick woke up to light streaming through the covers of the fort and the sound of giggling.

He looked to the source of the noise to see Beth and Yolanda holding the blankets open.

"What?" He asked groggily.

They only giggled more.

That's when he registered the weight that covered half his body. Beth was practically on top of him, her face snuggled in his chest.

Rick's eyes widened and his system was shocked awake. He heard Courtney smack her hand over her mouth to muffled her laugh at the sight of the boy.

"Pat's going to be here in half an hour. We need to take everything down." Yolanda supplied.

Rick nodded his head tiredly and the girls walked away, letting the blankets drop behind them.

Rick gazed down at Beth, angry with himself for liking their position so much. He groaned internally as he tried figuring out how to wake Beth up.

He gently tried to move her off of him, laying her just beside him.

"Beth, you have to wake up." He tried softly, lightly shaking her shoulder.

She groaned, but complied, blinking several times.

"Pat's gonna be here soon, we have to start taking everything down."

Beth frowned.

"But it's Saturday, can't we just stay here for a few more...hours?" She proposed.

Rick chuckled softly at her question but shook his head.

"It's already light out, my uncle probably knows I'm gone." the boy grimaced.

"I wish you could just live with one of us."

"Yeah me too," he whispered.

Beth propped herself up before crawling out of their fort.

Rick followed and saw she was heading up the stairs to untie to blankets. He saw the pout on her face as she undid the knots and watched the sheets fall to the floor.

"You know, maybe we can do this again sometime?" Rick called up, smiling when he saw Beth perk up.

The team worked together to undo everything and neatly organize their pillows and blankets. They all decided to change back into their clothes from the day before, Courtney and Rick returned their borrowed clothes.

Rick helped Beth stuff everything back into her suitcase and they finished just as Pat arrived.

"Hey guys, how was your night, good I hope?" he questioned.

"We had a really great time," Courtney confirmed. "Thanks for coming up with the idea, Beth."

"No problem, I always wanted to do something like this." the girl smiled.

"You guys ready to go?" Pat asked.

"Yeah, we're all set." Yolanda said.

Beth just nodded happily.

"Help me get everything in the back." the man directed.

Once everything was done, the girls began piling into the car.

"Rick, you coming?" Courtney asked.

"Oh, nah, I'm just going to walk home."

"You sure kid," Pat verified.

"Yeah, I'm sure."

"Aw, okay, talk to you later Rick," Beth came over and gave him a quick hug before retreating into the car.

Pat drove off and Rick waved goodbye to the girls.

The boy turned and made his way home. As he walked, he thought of his interactions with Beth. He couldn't explain the flutter in his stomach when he saw her excited, or how naturally comfortable he felt by her side.

One thing he did know though, was that Beth made him happy. They could do anything from sitting in silence at lunch, to fighting crime, to sleeping in a pillow fort.

One thing was certain, Beth Chapel was a wonder, and Rick was all there for it.

The End.

Okay, that was my second hournite fic, i hope you liked it. I'm super lazy so i didn't edit it, so if there are any errors please let me know. I'm not sure if anyone picked up on the reference I made when Rick said Kurt Kelly was and a-hole. For those who didn't know, Cameron Gellman played Kurt Kelly in a television adaptation of Heather. I just thought it was something funny to throw in there. If you have and comments or criticisms, let me know in the comments. I sound like a YouTuber, lol. I hope everyone has a great day and if anyone has any prompts they'd like to see, let me know. That's all for today💕💕

Sincerely, Tessa.

[solar3lunar]

2.᯾𝔼𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝔼𝕩𝕒𝕞᯾

Ayama POV

I heard my alarm going off. "Welp today the day. I better get ready." I touch my head to take my bonnet off. But it wasn't there. "You what. I might as well look in the closet. Because it not going to be on my bed."

Well at least I have silk pillows cases. I'll look for it later. I go to my closest to get out my old dress. Then went to the bathroom.

After 5 minutes I put my uniform and went back to my room I got all of my things and put them inside my bag.

I then walked downstairs and went towards the kitchen. I was just going to pour me some cereal. But I saw pancakes on the table.

I walk closer to see they were homemade fluffy cat shape pancakes. There was a note beside it.

"Do your best Lyric."

-Love, Dad

"Thanks dad." I can't help but smile at the note. After a few minutes of eating. I clean my plate and cup. And went to put my shoes on.

"Meow." I look back and saw Leo. "You have crumbs on your face." I giggled as I brush them off. "You two be good alright?" I asked. He nods. "Okay, I'll see you later."

I headed out the house. Locking the door from behind. I was only 6:25 when I left the house and the exam at the hero academy didn't start until 7:15. I really wish I some music on me. Oh well. I would only take me 5 minutes to get there getting on the train today.

I saw Izuku getting on the train before me. I would've spoken to him but he seems out of it and look deep in thoughts. I just stood close to him about 4 feet away. The digital clock on the bus said it was 6:30.

He got off before me. I got held back by the crowd making me 10 feet away from him. "Jeez." I finally got to the school building. "Stupid Deku." That voice.

"Kaachan." 'I haven't heard that name in a while.' "Get out of my way, now, before I set you on fire." Bakugou spoke angrily. He hasn't changed one bit. Then Midoriya started to freak out a bit. I wait until Katsuki was about 6 feet away from him. Although, I notice that his voice got deeper. Just sayin'

"Midoriya! Wait!" I shouted he turned his back around to me. I finally caught up to him while some people were waiting outside.

"Oh hey Ayama." He waved at me. "Oh you change your hair?" He asked. "Well kinda. You see my hair can change it curl pattern whenever I wash it. And I forgot to put on a shower cap this morning when I took a shower." I sighed.

"The style really looks good on you!" He said blushing a bit. I ignore the blush not knowing what he's blushing for or at. But he looks cute.

"So have you got it yet?" I whisper. "Yeah he said it going to hurt though. I had to eat his hair, before leaving to get here. I've may have eaten but I don't feel any stronger." He said while sulking. I just pat him on the back.

"I'm sure it'll sink in" I reassured him. "Right. But, bring it all you got, Ayama!" He said. "You too, Deku!" I said giggling a bit. He so cute.

"Hey! Are you guys ready for the exams?" A girl ask us. We turned around. Izuku went full on pink. She was about 5'1 I think. "Of course. Right Izuku! Izuku?" I asked him. He started to stutter a lot.

"Oh, y-yeah." He was a mess. I wonder if I would see Momo here. I went to middle school with her. She was my only friend there to be honest.

"Call me Uraraka." She spoke holding her hand out. I shook it. "Nice to meet you Uraraka-san. I'm Ayama." I said. "What your last name?" She asked. "Umm. I rather not say." I told her. " Oh and this is Midoriya." Introduce her to him.

"Nice to meet you." She said nicely. She was so cheerful. "Y-yo-you t-to!" He shouted. "We better get inside now. Don't want to get lock out." Uraraka said. "Oh your right it's 6:55." I said. "Oh and Midoriya you got this. You as well, Uraraka." I said. "Right let's do our best." She said as Midoriya nodded.

She goes ahead of us as I had to help Midoriya to get it together which took a minute. Once we got in we had to put our things in the open lockers. Their was security so nobody had to worry about getting there's things stolen.

Everyone was assigned seating. I was sitting way far from the others. I was on the 5th row to the front. Lord know how far from Izuku or Katsuki. I was sitting next to Momo. Turns out she was wondering if I was going to be here as well.

God this is going to be embarrassing. If I just look at my paper. Maybe I won't have to see my uncle.

Bakugo, Katsuki POV

"Midoriya wait!" A voice call out. Who would want a loser to wait for them. I didn't even turn around, because whoever called his name is probably also a loser or nerd.

"Oh hey Ayama." Deku said. Wait what. I turned my head around. The last time I saw Ayama her hair was down into a ponytail. This girl hair was very very curly, but I knew Ayama could do that as well. I couldn't tell what her skin look like because I only saw a glimpse of it. But even that was too damn fast.

I couldn't see what's the girl looked like so I just kept walking. I didn't think Ayama would be here. Whatever it's not like she'll beat me anyways. Wether she's here or not.

Midoriya, Izuku POV

"What's up, UA candidates? Thanks for tunin' in to me, your school DJ. Come on and let me hear ya!" Present Mic shouted. It was silence when he asked, but I was fan boying over it.

"Keeping it Mello huh. That's fine I'll skip straight to the main show. Let's talk about how this practical exam is gonna go down, okay?" He said.

"Are you ready? Yeah!" He shouted. Still silence

"Oh my goodness, it's the Voice Hero, Present Mic. So cool!" I said whispering. "I listen to his radio show every day of the week. It's so crazy nuts that all the UA teachers are pro heroes-" " Will you shut up." He said.

"Like your application said, Today you rockin' boys and girls will be out there conducting ten-minute mock battles in super-hip urban settings." Present Mic continue.

"Gird your lion, my friends. After I drop the mic here you'll head to your specific battle center, sound good?" He asked still silence. As everyone was looking at there card.

"Okay?" He shouted. "I see. Their splitting us up so we can't work with any of our friends." Kaachan spoke. I jumped a little terrified. "Yeah you're right." I said as I look at both of our card. I was put into center B while he had center A.

"Our examine numbers are one after the other, but we're assign different battle centers." I said still looking at our cards. "Get your eyes off my card." Kaachan said angrily. And I moved away a little from him a bit frightened.

"Damn. I was really looking forward to crushing you." He said as I just laughed nervously. Maybe he'll get Ayama in his battle center.

Ayama POV

"Okay, okay, let's check out your targets. There are three types of faux villains in every battle center. You'll earn points based on their level of difficulty. So better chose wisely.

Your goal in this trial is to use quirk to raise your score by shredding these faux villains like a mid-song guitar solo. But check it! Make sure your keep'n things heroic. Attacking other examine is a U.A big no-no, ya dig?"

This is too embrassing to watch, but I do hope that Izuku can get through this. He just got his quirk. And it going to bruise him. I got center B. I wonder what he and Katsuki got.

A student then spoke up about the robots. Which my uncle quickly answers that saying it was a bonus villain. Although he decided to point out Izuku who been muttering this whole time.

It kinda gets me upset, but yet again it's not like he knew why he doing it in the first place. Geeze this whole thing might as well be a video game that they put out. Big million dollars idea.

"That's all I got for you today. I'll sign off with a little present." My uncle said. "Oh God please no." I whisper knowing it would be a tough crowd. "A sample of our school motto." Then he continued on to speak as I just said the words in my head. Turns out. I don't have Momo with me, sadly.

"You ready go beyond? Let's hear a Plus Ultra!" My uncle shouted. I just put my head in my hands. "Good Luck!" He then continue to go on something about books.

We a got changed into out own gym wear. I was just wearing a black sweat shirt that was short sleeve. And long black sweat pants.

I seen Izuku was going up to Uraraka, so I decided to start going towards the robots. "Hey what's is she doing!?" I heard one student asked. "They didn't even say go yet!" Another shouted.

"She on the right track! There are no countdowns in real battle! Run run listener you're wasting air time here!" Uncle present Mic shouted. I could hear everyone running up towards me.

By that time all of the robots came towards us. I quickly use my voice to scream damaging them by a ton. That should be about 56 points. The robots got up again unsurprisingly. And the other students got a turn.

I got to see of their quirks as my uncle mic pointed out each of their quirks, but mines not that I care considering my situation.

Suddenly the whole battle center started to shake. I look towards Uraraka, Ochako she also notice it after throwing up.

"The fourth robot." I mutter. The robot made it first punch which had a incredible force. Although I kept my feets on the ground. On foot in front of the other and making an X with my arms. I was standing about 5 feet from it. "Less than two minutes!" Uncle mic shouted.

All the students started to run away. Something told me to stay put and look at my surrounding. That when I notice Uraraka was stuck. My eyes widened. Instead of running from danger I ran towards it to help Uraraka out.

"Ayama what are you doing you'll get crushed!" She told me. "I know but it worth it." I said and it confused her. I have a feeling that Izuku power would snap in any moment by now.

And I was right. I had to quickly sing something, so I did. (Ocean eyes.) Making my eyes water and form a protective barrier around u. I saw Izuku use the one for all power in his arm punching the robot away and making it fall down.

I stop singing, bringing the barrier down then look at Uraraka quickly to use her power to lift of the hard cement rock above her leg.

"Hey you okay?" I asked her she nodded. But I had to help her up. I felt really bad about Izuku. He knocked down the robot, but it was zero points.

We heard the students whisper all round. His eyes were dull in shock. I don't think he could've felt the pain in his arm. With the adrenaline running.

Recovery girl well, I call her Nana. She kissed them both healing them. Me and Uraraka look at each, both agreeing on what do to about Midoriya.

We went towards the judge's room to ask them if we could give Izuku our points, but surprisingly they said the judges already did something for him. So we left. "It's nice knowing you Uraraka." I said. "You too Ayama. Hopefully I'll see you at this school." She said.

"You too." I wave at her goodbye. I knew I was getting in regardless. I turned my phone on walking towards the train station. Once It's stop at the 3rd stop I saw Midoriya getting off. He look sad but I only smile knowing he'll get in.

I got off at my stop. Walking home I just sung a song that was in my head. I knew people could hear, but I closed them out. Although I'm careful to sing around my dad. Knowing how my mother death affect him. He said he likes to hear me sing more, but I feel like it's only going to hurt him. I notice my dad was home because of his car.

I walk in the house to have the smell cheesey spicy noodles up my nose. When it comes to food. I just know what it is. I took my shoes off. "I'm home." I said while taking my earphones out.

I saw my dad in front of me. "I would open this first." He said handing it to me. Then went to the kitchen. So much for bonding. Don't get me wrong we bond a lot, but I mostly lock myself away in my room.

I rush up to my room. Putting my bag on my bed. I put the envelope on my desk and sat down on my chair. I open it only for  a virtual screen pop up. "Hello Ayama!" It was Uncle Might."This gotta be a joke." I said in shock.

"I know you would be shock, but you see I didn't come to this cities just to fight villains, but I'm the U.A newest faulty member!" I'm not too surprised that this

"I would like to say that's you have an amazing voice and power. You know what I love to hear it again." Uncle all might spoke. Don't tell me..

"Roll it!" He shouted then move out of the way. "God, please no." I heard my voice. It's sounds wonderful and calm, but I get embarrassed of it. Once it ends I lookup again.

"Wow what a wonderful voice. You have. Now that over with let's look at your scores. "No way! I got second place!" I shouted happily. I was just happy, but I had to look again for any of my others friends.

I see Izuku got 7th place at least they gave him a chance. Ochako was in 3rd place, while Katsuki was....1st. it didn't show my last name on there. I had 58 villain points and 47 rescue points.

"We are looking forward to having you here at U.A see you there!" Then it shut off. I had taken all in. I heard a knock on my door. It then open.

"I heard good job Ayama. Your mom would be proud of you." My dad said. I went to him and hug him. I think he was a bit shock by it. "Thanks Dad." I said. "You work for it." He said kissing my head. He proceeded to hand me my uniform outfit.

{Brain and Heart~Melanie Martinez}

‘False lovin, when was illogical. Didn't know they held each other hands as they made one whole’

The same melody. "Alright dinner ready. Let's eat." He said. I nodded. While we walk down stairs look at my mother picture. I smile at it. I won't let you down. "Hey do you mind if I walk to school on the first day?" I asked.

"How come you don't wanna ride in the car with me?" He asked I was scared he would asked that. "It's just I wanna walk to school on my first day that all." I said. I just really felt like walking on the first day while singing.

"Does this have to do with your singing?" He ask. Dang. "No. I just really feel like walking to school on the first day." I said. I felt a bit of tension, but it drop as soon as he sighed.

"Fine." He sighed. "Dad you worry to much." I said as I gave him a kiss on the forehead then told him good night. He has so much concern in his eyes.

We talked about how uncle All Might going to be teaching the students and that lead to a lot of laughs. He then turn it into something serious as in what to do if someone ask for my last name. I gone through my whole life with nobody knowing what my last name is. Well except for pro heros.

I decided to turn in, because it was getting late and this is the first week of a school week. I guess you could say. I did my nightly routine. I then put my bonnet on and went straight to bed.

Ugh what a day.

Aizawa, Shota POV

She just like her mother. The only time I she her like me is when something serious or she just at home. God, what if one day she runs into Khessō.

And I know I can't keep this " Your mom died when you were born." Up forever. Eventually she'll find out. I got up from the table to walk up stairs. I stop to look at her picture that Ayama was looking at.

The last thing from I saw from Khessō was that note. 'I'm been kidnapped don't come looking for me keep Ayama safe. I love you both.' I put the picture down and turn the lights off walking up stairs. It's was when Ayame just turn a month old.

I look into my daughter room who was sleeping peacefully.  Reminds me of her mother. I know Ayama think her singing hurts me, but does the opposite.

I closed my daughter door and went towards mines. The room was clean, but missing her things. The bed was always missing a person.

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[patchofsunlight]

i do like the trumpet but i need to start practicing more😭 i think it's fun though, i've been playing since i was little because it was the instrument i picked in like 4th grade and i couldn't switch

but i have to say all the jokes about trumpet players are true LMFAOAOAO literally i've only been friends with 4 people i've played trumpet in school with and 3 out of 4 of them suck😭 the 4th one moved and i was so sad bc she was so nice, she was the only person i was okay with sitting second chair to in middle school😭 but the stories i have about some of the other ones👀 like i feel like most things people say about people who play specific instruments are true bc generally brass players really are just... exactly what you'd think based on what people say😭😭

and the deer episode is really weird but it's in season 3 i think so by the time you get there you're used to weird episodes it's just a little weirder than normal

but my teacher isn't checking that project until the whole thing is due so i just have to make sure i keep up😎

my only teacher that really knows me and talks to me a lot is my band teacher bc depending on what classes you take you might not end up with the same teachers but there are only a few music teachers so unless you switch you'll have the same one, so i've had him for all my band classes and he's super nice, people will go to cry in his office and stuff like that😭 and he won't let you skip class to just hang out but if you come and play, or have a lunch or study hall he lets you stay in the band room. last year there was a lot of band kid drama™️ and i would go in his office and be like "you know what your students did today?" and i remember he checked in with me about a year ago when this girl was joining bc he knew we weren't on good terms and wanted to make sure i was alright(she happens to be one of the trumpet players from before😭) but he's great he's probably my favorite teacher

and my math teacher stopped making the videos for a bit because he would make the video for the lesson but everybody was failing stuff😭 so he stopped making them unless it was going over a specific homework question, but he's been making actual assignments for the videos and only posting them once a week so it's annoying but not as hard

and my day was pretty good, i facetimed my uncle and talked to him for a little bit, but i'm glad your day was better! and i will be staying tuned to find out if you're the new virgin mary😭 but how was today, how are you? how are your classes going? -🍓

that’s so cool tho??? god i think the trumpet is a GREAT instrument. strawberry how does it feel to be amazingly talented. please tell me.

LMAOOO THAT SOUNDS KINDA FUNNY THO CMENXJWKSK feel free to tell me some of your stories!!! i’d love to hear them!!! i have no idea what brass is i’m gonna search the translation for that LMAOOO FMSJXKWKSK UGH WHAT’S THE POINT OF BEING BILINGUAL WHEN IT JUST MEANS IM ILLITERATE IN 2 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

that sounds concerning omg do i even want to know????

yes strawberry go strawberry get that GPA YESSS

that’s,,,, so cute. it’s so nice that you guys have this freedom with your teacher??? god i love that!!!! i’m so happy you have a good role model like that ugh AMAZING THAT’S WHAT YOU DESERVE it’s great that he cares so much about his students that’s beautiful incredible show stopping and all teachers should be like that no cap

EYE— PFFT CLWKXKWKZO NGL YOUR MATH TEACHER SOUNDS A BIT LIKE A REALLY ANNOYING GUY BUTTT OKAY OKAY but i’m glad he’s figuring out how to actually do the videos thing!!! that truly sounds way more productive than..... whatever he had going on before LMAO

that’s nice!!! are you close to your uncle???

i am not virgin mary 🙌 my period was late but it happened. things are okay 🙌 LMAOOO i’ve been alright!!! i have no more classes anymore and my high school graduation is tomorrow which is CRAZY because me??? not being at school??? what am i gonna do now???? goddamn KFKWKXKWO LMAOOO i’m a bit stressed out about that and the fuck there’s no more class has made me kinda lazy regarding studying LMAOOO WHICH I STILL NEED TO DO BECAUSE OF COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS BUT UGGHH SO BORING but yes i’m. stressed. but okay! i’m alright! a bit overwhelmed maybe? and like, emotionally tired? but okay. i hope LMAO

how was your day??? how have you been??? sorry for the late response!!!

[whimsically-ominously-auspice]

Real feel: mother fucking wear your gloves!!

So 36 cars all sweept in most with red Xs

19 cars altogether got pulled over

2 cars got arrested I saw one being towed away. Almost 3 did but he self soothed himself and calmed down.

My dad (uncle) came and every car left in the parking lot took off in flight.

Denise the clone also came. She can't jump stsrt a car so she expected me to wait for her then wait for a tow truck and my dad knew we were gonna get in a fight cause ita too dam cold for that and she's on her rape cycle and I refuse to get in a car with her. Because it's annoying and I don't want her feeling satisfied she can breathe the same air as me.

It's 5 minutes, 10 at most to jump. 45 minutes to wait for a man and its like 20 minutes to the store.

And i learned how to jump start without lighting the cables on fire, now. Lucas says "oh please! That's the best way!" But not really. It doesn't actually work...

I have no circulation... So I was ice cold in like 10 minutes. So it would had warmed me, tho.

But yeah dad pulls in and suddenly everyone acts like they're escaping jail.

.... I know i should just went in and stared at that super hottt clone hottie that was super super hot and stocking water... But that IS kinda creepy even if he is Just a clone... I was all driving by in my Wal-Mart wheelchair cart and I was all whoa... Is he..? Wait i gotta see l.. Because he squatted down with his hot warm balls beneath him and so I was all lets stop right here in the middle of life and discuss what's on our shopping list until he comes up from behind the pallet...

"Oh my God. Now i see why I was so in love with you William" while my heart literally leaps from my chest bounces back and goes out of rhythem while pounding through 2 shirts.

So then we laughed at my reaction for half hour

Dam he was rugged and hot...

One time I picked up William early for work and I seen him and he ducked behind some concrete shelving used to block off the street from traffic...

And oh my God...

I was walking and I seen him and I was all "oh does he loo--" and he looked at me, i swear and ducked and so i was all "well I'm gonna go see. I don't think William will mind.. Its not like i totally think hes sexy but he might be... I'll just go see... Is it William..?"

Because he was waaaay sexier at work than home... Like there it's all comfy and fun and sexy but this was outside and he looked all sparkly and God like like yum

Now he claims he saw me and saw "a woman on the prowl way too sexy to be at the job site for any work related reason" so to be safe from a kidnapping situation he decided to hide

And hide he did

I leaned over to peek and he kept hiding and hiding and asked some guys at the truck "is she gone?"

"No"

One asked "why are you hiding from your wife?"

"Man! I got one at home! Well i am engaged. Man is she crazy? Does she look it?! Fuck man! Im gonna be so busted! I need to get home! I can't get kidnapped! Fuck this!"

And my eyes got real wide and the guy at the truck just shrugged cause i was all what do i do?!?!

So i kinda jumped and leaned over real far over the cement shelving. "Well HI!!"

I was gonna ask him if he thought i was a psycho bitch then to my face but i slid on the plastic and unfortunately I was wearing a shorter dress than usual.

So he stood up "ma'am I'm just checking the paperwork ill be right back" and ducked again.

"Baby! Uh hi! Baby I don't want to yell but I think i just showed everyone my thong!!"

"What?! Okay i have to finish the uhh paperwork. Man my wife ain't even here shes at home finishing up supper or something"

"Uhm baby! There's a lot of men here which one do you want me to go home with?!"

"Uh any!! Just not me!!"

Mind you everyone is looking at me and him and listening. This is outta control and m6 husband does not say that shit to me, i tried being solid now it was fight time. So i leaned over the other end of the cement wall he loved more than me and lowered my voice "hey psst yeah. Psst William man that crazy bitch is gone now. Jump in the truck and we will take you home!!"

"Really?!?!" He lowered the clipboard he hid behind. "Oh... No.., see.., no i got a ride already!"

"Yeah with me you dumb goon"

"No in here see!" And he jumped in the back of the truck. "I finished the paperwork. Alright let's go!"

So i started to walk over and he jumped way far back in the truck

"Can you please help me? Are you the one i called?" I asked the guy laughing painfully through the whole ordeal.

He looked me up and down real hard "you sure you dont want me to take yoh home?!"

"Am i even at the right construction site?!?!"

"Yes you are. Here hand him this piece of paper." Then he yelled over "HEY WILL she called a little before lunch and left a note and asked if it was alright if she came up and surprised you and i said yeah.. I didn't know you would go a little crazy..."

"She ain't my wife!! Shes too sexy!"

"WHAT??? IM GONNA KICK YOUR ASS!!! IM FUCKING COMING UP THERE YOU BETTER GET DOWN!"

"No fuck you bi-atch!!! Wait... Honey? Is that you? I recognize your fingernail because you smashed it the other day"

"Oh it's alright. Just come down" i pleaded.

"With the hammer..." He began walking towards me "let me see it" he looked at it. "Miiiiike if you ever do that again I'm beating the shit out of you." And he sat at the end of the tail gate "well i already got a ride home, with him."

"Okay fine"

"Wait let me see what you have in your hand. These are our keys!! These are mine you're not having them and not allowed in my house Like that... Dressed like a... A... Skank!!"

"Well what do you want me to do? Stay here and get gang raped?!"

"Jesus Christ okay babe prove to me you're my wife"

"Okay fine but don't tell me your sorry" i went around the truck and took off my panties wadded them up and stuffed them in his hand "they're your favorite"

"Yeah but everyone knows that!"

"Who do you tell? Who the fuck do you tell about your favorite panties?!" Like im beyond mad. And I am yelling.

"Yeah well where did you get that dress?! Whose money did you use to buy it??! Hmm?"

"Ive had enough of me" i tried to get MY csr keys back and he wouldn't let me take them "being mother fucking nice to you" he was stronger than me So i tried to armpit trick

"Fuck you being mean to me! Come here!"

"You'll tear my dress! No! My shoe!"

"I think she's really upset at me. I think I've upset her" I bent to fix my shoe and my dress didn't cover ... Anything... Back there. "Hey quit it will you?!"

"Just give me back the key to my car and keep every thing else. Fuck it. Im tired of you anyway. I cook i clean and i come to surprise you and this is what i get and I REFUSE TO CRY HERE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE SO GIVE ME BACK MY SHIT!!!" and i threw the paperwork in his face and busted his nose.

"I,understand you're my baby but did you need to hit me in the face and make my nose bleed?" He said calmly snd slowly

"Youre not bleeding, oh yeah you are. Use the panties"

So this bastard stands up in the back of the truck with my panties to his face and says "Hey Everyone, I'd Like You To Meet My Wife!"

"We've seen a whole lot of her already"

I turn around and there's not 5 or 6 guys anymore. There's 30.

"Oh shit" and I pull my dress down. "Can we just leave?! Please?!?"

"Yeah!! Lets go!!"

So he picked me up and rushes to the car with me and a bunch of dudes come around the corner and i tell him to put me down cause I can feel his hand on my bare ass.

So hes all "goddang it why did you dress so sultry?!"

"For my husband!!! who is apparently a God dang Ass Hole!!!!!!! when hes at work!!"

"Oh honey i didn't mean anything by---"

"Come on let's go!!!" As we rush around the corner there's like 50 construction workers staring hard. "I am never doing this again!!"

"Why?!"

"Hurry and please open the door!!" He reached across and unlocked it

I covered my face with my hands "oh my god oh no you're insane!"

"What? What are you saying to me?!"

"Don't you know you have PTSD? Male trauma? Because I Didnt!!"

"Well yeah I was kidnapped when i was like five!!"

"But you didn't even know me!?!"

"You never wear makeup and not dresses that short!"

"I do all the time!! I walk around partially naked all the time!!!" I looked at traffic "its just the lipstick here let me wipe it off"

"Thats better you could did that at the construction site!"

"Well i just put it back on in the car and I didn't know that's why you were freaking out and going insane on me!!"

"Put it back on?! Why the Hell?!

"I ate a biscuit"

"Why did you put it on in the first place?"

"Have you seen in my caboodle? I have a ton of it! When you get home, look!!"

"Okay alright i will"

"Where are we going? I thought we would go to Tulsa"

"Not now! I gotta go home to make sure you are --- you!!! Now come on!!

"You're the one driving"

"Its my car!!"

"No! Its mine and my dad's see the registration?!?!"

"That's it I'm gonna pull over. Let me see the mole that's on your thigh"

"Its not a mole! Its a freckle!"

"Fine let me see it And you drive!!"

"Okay Okay fine I'll let you see it"

He looks "ok you're you then!"

"Who else would i be?!?"

"A clone!"

"From the freezer?!? Come on! Not me! Let me drice then!"

"You're losing your cool and you never do!"

"Omg Jesus Christ are you kidding me?!?"

"Uhm no"

"I need to start smoking pot. We need to get our own place and we do then this happens."

"Smoking pot?! Uhm no! I do not think so! Here you drive then!! You're a nervous wreck. You need control"

"No i need sex but my husband is INSANE!! I try a nice surprise to be unspoiled and then this happens!"

"Who calls you spoiled?!"

"YOU DO!!"

"Jesus Christ! Do you want a hotel?!"

"What?! No we got dishes at home. They will get me unstressed"

"HON-EY!"

"I'm getting in the back seat PULL OVER!!"

"Now I'm talking! You think i want you to come all this way to go home?"

"BACKSEAT!!!"

As soon as the back Windows fogged a truck of his co-workers drove by honking.

When we finished he said

"We are going home because you NEVER do that to Me!!"

"It was a surprise!! And no im not driving! Im staying in the back seat!"

"You NEVER do that to Me either!!!"

"Well it's a surprise!!!"

I wanna cry he upset me so much so I'm,all screaming from my throat and it sounds all shrill and out of control and hes like trying to calm me down and I don't want to be upset and feeling like life is out of control but he really showed me shit i hadn't seen and I was scared to be at home because what was next? I used a different sauce because I was pregnant and so he throws me out into the street? Barefoot and all because i look different? So i just cried myself to sleep in the back seat of my own car because I didn't know what else to do and it was the only thing i could accomplish that day,

I heard the car door open and close...

He didn't go around the other side to open and get me out... It was dark and cold already.

"There's no one upstairs. Now what do you want to do?" He sat in the car

"I'll just go to my parents. I'll come get my clothes later"

So he yanked open the car door, jumped out, threw the seat forward, yanked me out of the car, threw me over his shoulder, put his hand over my bare ass and carried me up 3 flights of stairs.

Put me in the single comfy chair we had and made dinner.

He sat on a pillow on the floor next to me and fed me.

"What are we going to do if i get pregnant and my body starts to change?"

"Ill just take pictures. I'll use my Polaroid"

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I had found out I wss pregnant that morning... Feeling sick like crazy... I took a test in the gas station bathroom. Wrapped it in my purse and went and bought a new dress and shoes and went home, took a bath did my hair and thought I had the whole day still so i should go surprise him at work and go out in Tulsa and make it special... Not days later after the whole town had to come over and seperate us from fighting cause I'm kinda crazy pregnant... And after 2 weeks of couple's therapy and he says "oh baby you're sick a lot i think you may be pregnant. You think?"

"Oh yeah i am. Check my purse."

He did take me out to Tulsa... And I was a bit sad... Because we had been through a lot since that day.. And i wanted telling him to be really special... Turned out he was.

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I had taken Polaroid of myself that morning before i got dressed and one from the side and then one after. And wrote "oh!" "Baby!!" "Surprise!" And the date.

Cause I learned how to set the timer and take one of myself

So he went and got them abd said "okay im sorry i shouldn't yelled at you for taking naked Polaroids of your self. Now I see why you would take them. Okay?"

"I guess."

"DID I NOT APOLOGIZE RIGHT?!"

"MAYBE I DIDN'T YELL AT YOU RIGHT WHEN YOU YELLED AT ME!!"

He got up like he was fuming mad and circled me like a vulture i Put my arms up and he circled me 2x more then stopped in front of me and I put my hands on his neck

"Are we going to bed? Ill cook dinner after"

"Mmhmmm I'll help!"