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lovesick prompts

"All I want is to come home to your pretty little face, more than anything in this world..."

"I know you love me back, somewhere deep inside you. You have to feel it, when I've waited so long just for a little sign that you might be interested in me!"

"Would I be insane to say you are my reason for living, my catharsis and my end?"

"I'm utterly smitten for you, I don't know why you're acting so surprised."

"All my thoughts are of you, all you do is bother me...but I like it."

"Waiting for you torments my heart, but if you ask that of me, I'll suffer as long as I need to..."

"All I'm asking is to be loved senseless, is that too much?"

"I don't think I'm too much to handle, I can just be a little desperate and stare for too long."

"You make me want to give up everything I've ever had, just to touch your face with my hand."

"On cold nights like these, the need for you gets worse, because you'd be so warm if I held you close."

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Common nervous tics for your OC

⊹ Tapping or Drumming Fingers

⊹ Leg Shaking

⊹ Foot Tapping

⊹ Nail Biting

⊹ Lip Biting or Chewing

⊹ Hair Twirling

⊹ Throat Clearing

⊹ Sniffling

⊹ Eye Blinking

⊹ Shoulder Shrugging

⊹ Head Tics

⊹ Finger Cracking or Popping

⊹ Gum Chewing or Popping

⊹ Repetitive Sighing

⊹ Tongue Clicking or Clucking

⊹ Stuttering or Stammering

⊹ Pacing or Fidgeting

⊹ Scratching or Picking Skin

⊹ Humming or Whistling

⊹ Repetitive Swallowing

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Villain-Angry Lines

⤳ “You thought I wouldn’t notice? I let you think that.”

⤳ “I gave you mercy once. Look how well that turned out.”

⤳ “You want forgiveness? Die, and maybe I’ll consider it.”

⤳ “I didn’t lose control. I chose violence, don’t get it twisted.”

⤳ “I warned you not to test me. And here we are.”

⤳ “You were a mistake I plan to erase, thoroughly.”

⤳ “You think this is anger? No, this is fucking clarity.”

⤳ “If you hated what I did before, you’re going to love what’s next.”

⤳ “You made me into a monster, and now you’re shocked I bite?”

⤳ “You should’ve killed me when you had the chance.”

⤳ “I don’t need revenge, I need results.”

⤳ “The difference between us? I finish what I start.”

⤳ “Cry if you want, it won’t stop what’s coming.”

⤳ “You broke something in me. Now I’ll break everything in you.”

⤳ “Your screams won’t mean anything when no one’s left to hear them.”

⤳ “You don’t get to play the victim. Not when I’m still standing.”

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Writing Notes: Gut Feeling

Gut Feeling - (or intuition) an immediate physical response you feel that suggests the best decision when presented with two or more choices.

Common sensations associated with a gut feeling include:

a sinking feeling or butterflies in your stomach,

sweaty palms,

prickling on your neck,

goose bumps,

muscle tightness or tension,

increased heart rate, or

an overwhelming sense of calm or clarity.

In scientific terms, gut feelings come from the enteric nervous system, a web of neurons in the gastrointestinal tract that some neuroscientists call the “second brain.”

Tips to Help You Decide When to Trust Your Gut

It can be difficult to decide if you should trust your gut. Here are a few tips to help you gauge if trusting your gut is right for a particular decision-making process:

Evaluate your past experience. Research supports that people with extensive experience in a certain field have reliable gut feelings about decisions in that field. If you feel confident you have the intuitive knowledge and experience in a particular situation, your gut is more likely to identify red flags unconsciously and point you in the right direction.

Identify any cognitive biases involved. Cognitive biases and prejudice can factor into your gut feeling. For example, you’re more likely to “get a good feeling” about someone (whether a job candidate or a romantic interest) if they’re similar to you in some way. Take a step back from an important decision and see if your gut may be relying on conscious or unconscious biases or anxieties, and then work to overcome those biases for better decisions overall.

Note the timeline. A key factor in deciding if you should listen to your gut feeling is how much time you have to act. Determine if this is a situation where you need to respond immediately (for instance, at a busy intersection) or if you have time to bolster your gut feeling with logical rationale (for instance, when deciding to rent an apartment). Avoid rushing to make a decision if you have time to consider the options objectively.

Take stock of counterevidence. If you have time to evaluate the situation analytically, consider any contrary evidence that may go against your gut. Consider if this evidence is compelling enough to steer you away and ask yourself what you stand to lose if you regret your decision.

Scenarios Where It’s Valuable to Trust a Gut Feeling

There are a few situations where a gut reaction could pay off, such as when:

The timeline is short: Sometimes, a decision requires a split-second call. In cases like these, your gut can be a good way to make a decisive choice for your well-being, avoiding indecision, overthinking, or panic.

You have previous experience in the field: In areas of your expertise, you have the benefit of experience to inform your gut feeling, which allows you to take mental shortcuts toward the best choices. If you have a strong feeling in a realm you know well, it can be valuable to make an intuitive decision.

You complement it with analytical thinking: In situations where you have time to consider the choice, combine your intuitive feelings with your conscious mind for a well-thought-out decision. If you weigh the pros and cons and each option seems equal, your gut feeling can be a valuable tiebreaker to help you make the best decision.

Source ⚜ Writing Notes & References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

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i do unironically think the best artists of our generation are posting to get 20 notes and 3 reblogs btw. that fanfic with like 45 kudos is some of the best stuff ever written. those OCs you carry around have some of the richest backstories and worldbuilding someone has ever seen. please do not think that reaching only a few people when you post means your art isn't worth celebrating.

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Sista Girls: Indie

Out of the SG group, Indie Clark is known as one of the most quiet, the other being Lunna. She's gorgeous and knows as such but she doesn't try to bring attention to her looks. She's made fun of sometimes for not stepping out of her comfort zone by her friends but she just really likes being cozy and content.

Working as a real estate agent, Indie usually has her own schedule which is why she took no time to decide to join Emeri and the rest of the Sista Girls on the summer vacation trip to Puerto Rico for some relaxation. Too bad relaxation was not what she got as she was captured with the rest of her friends by the Alsina Lobos.

This is where she meets the brawny yet smooth Luca Torres. Deciding to finally step out of the box, Indie seduces the bodyguard and they find themselves in a passionate sexual sort of arrangement while she is a somewhat permanent guest of the Alsinas. In no shape or form does Indie have love for Luca as in her mind, there just isnt' any time in her life for a relationship. So with that thought you'd think she'd be careful in everything she does.

Tell that to the two pink lines that appear on a pregnacy test. Things get complicated really quickly. How will Indie learn how to love a man who swept her up into a whirlwind while also learning how to be a mother in the next nine months?

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you could be sad about your otp but consider:

one making awful breakfast for the other and the other eating it because they appreciate it that much

one putting their ridiculous music on in the car and singing along while the other sits in the passenger seat with their head in their hands

the two of them going down to the beach and one getting sunburned really badly so the other slathers them with aloe gel when they get home

one getting home from work later than the other and stretching out on top of them like a big lazy cat while they sit on the couch in front of the tv

one inexplicably bringing home an animal and refusing to drop it at the shelter so they and the other have to take care of it

the both of them going out to a park and getting ice cream to sit with and eat on a bench

one sending memes to the other while they’re at work so much they turn their phone off in exasperation

one giving the other their jacket and not getting it back from the other until it stops smelling like them

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Training/Fighting Starters Lets get ready to rumble!

“You did not just try to kick me there!” “That tickled.” “Are you okay?! Did I hit you too hard?” “I’m seeing stars.” “Do birds go moo instead of tweet?” “I am so sorry!” “That looks bad…” “You broke my nose.” “You have one hell of a punch!” “I dare you to try!” “Come at me bro!” “I WILL defeat you!” “You cannot beat me.” “This is fun!” “You’re fun!” “Augh!” “Ugh…” “How many fingers do you see?” “That’s going to hurt in the morning.” “Why can’t I beat you?!” “Better luck next time.” “Next time I will win!” “I think you gave me a concussion.” “Twinkle twinkle little-” and down they go! “The student has surpassed the teacher.” “I accept defeat.” “You win!” “NOT THE FACE!” “I’m proud of you.” “That was my favorite tooth.” “Give up!” “No you don’t!” “Here, let me help you up.” “Can you teach me how to do that?” “I admire your skills.” “We need to get you to the hospital.” “Yeah, it’s broken.” “Got ya!” “What just happened?” “Lollipop…lollipop… Oh lolli lolli lolli-”

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Which OC has the overly dramatic/traumatic childhood

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Which oc is the lovable asshole

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#35 🌙❤️🤍

love & struggle

"You love different." / "What?" / "You love different."

"I wonder what it's worth to miss me if it's so easy to continue on with life with that feeling."

"I think you just don't want to try." / "My love will hurt you more than it's worth."

"After all that you've done for me, love is very little to ask for..."

"You never have a negative thought in your head." / "I can only think about love around you."

"It should be impossible to love anyone after all that I've been through, but my heart isn't that wise."

"Maybe we won't make it out alive, but hey, at least I got to hold your hand for the last time."

"It feels like it would be impossible to satisfy someone like you." / "No, it's not. Just kiss me once a day and I'll stay happy."

"Everyone around me likes to overcomplicate love. It's nice to just be with someone with good communication and chemistry."

"They said you're wrong for me." / "That's not going to stop my feelings..."

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How to Describe Faces in Writing

A human face reveals a lot about a person.

In creative writing, describing a character’s face can uncover information about who they are and how they feel.

Writers can zoom in on individual features, like the eyes or mouth, or describe a face in its entirety to paint a picture of a character.

Develop a character through their most telling attribute—their face.

Tips for Describing Faces in Your Writing

Use figurative language when describing a character’s face. When you’re introducing a character for the first time and want the reader to create an image in their mind, use figurative language to describe the character’s face instead of just stating the obvious qualities. For example, you can use similes and metaphors. It’s okay to simply say, “She has blonde hair,” but you could also use a simile: “Her hair was golden like the sun.” In Great Expectations Charles Dickens uses a unique metaphor to describe a feature of a character’s face: “His mouth was such a post-office of a mouth that he had a mechanical appearance of smiling.”

Create facial expressions that reveal emotions. How a character’s eyes, eyebrows, nose, forehead, mouth, and chin move in unison can let a reader in on their emotions. A character can have a facial tic when they get nervous. Whether it’s raised eyebrows and a mouth curved into a smile or a furrowed brow and an upper lip curled into a scowl, you can use a character’s expressions instead of dialogue to reveal their feelings about a situation.

Frame your character’s face with a hairstyle that reflects their story. A crewcut might signify a military soldier or someone who likes to be in control. A ponytail or pigtails might indicate a young character. Describe a character’s hair color—black hair, dark hair, brunette, redhead, blonde, gray, or white—in interesting ways instead of just stating the shade. It makes a difference whether your character dyes their hair or keeps it its natural shade. Describe the length of their hair. A confident businesswoman might have short or shoulder-length hair. A musician might have longer hair. Match your character’s hairstyle with their personality.

Make facial hair an element of a character’s style. How a male character keeps his facial hair is telling. If he’s constantly clean-shaven, he might go to a regular corporate job. A bit of stubble can signify a more casual career. From a beard to sideburns to a goatee, facial hair helps paint a picture of a male character and can help represent their life and what they do.

Realize that eyes are windows to the soul. There are endless ways to depict eyes. Describe obvious characteristics like eye color—green eyes, blue eyes, brown eyes, gray eyes, or black eyes. Highlight their shape—round, almond, narrow. Think about the entire orbital structure, from eyelids to eyelashes. Illustrate how the eyes are placed in relation to the character’s face—deep-set, wide-set, or close-set. Give eyes their own movements to tap into a character’s feelings. Let a character’s eyes twinkle, squint, gaze, or glare.

Describe your character’s skin. The tone and texture of a character’s skin can provide insights into a character’s life. A child’s face might be freckled. A sickly character might look pasty. An old cowboy might be good looking and rugged with craggy skin.

Give your character unique facial features. Set a character apart with distinguishing facial features. Give them dimples, freckles, or unique markings on their face. Give them poor vision so they need to wear eyeglasses. Maybe they wear heavy makeup or have piercings. Think of different ways you can create unique facial features that help define a character.

Source ⚜ More: Notes & References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

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fluffy prompts

“You know we’re meant to be.”

“The thought of losing you scares me.”

“Would you just shut up and kiss me already?”

“You’re staring again.”

“Wow. you look stunning.”

“What are you doing here? It’s late.”

“I missed you so much.”

“Don’t smile at me like that. You know it drives me crazy.”

“Mine.”

“I’m going to marry you one day.”

“You cant banish me! This is my bed/bedroom too!”

“You’re seriously like a man-child.”

“Stop being so cute.”

“I feel like i cant breathe when i’m around you.”

“It was a joke, baby. I swear.”

“Are you seriously giving me the silent treatment?”

“Will you just hold me?”

“What do you have behind your back?”

“Not to toot my own horn or anything, but the dog loves me more.”

“You look really good in my sweater.”

“No, i’m not letting you go. It’s too early to get out of bed.”

“I’m not going to stop poking you until you give me some attention.”

“You’re so cute when you’re half asleep like this.”

“Lets just stay in bed.”

“Is that my shirt?”

“No, like..its just, i cant believe you’re actually wearing my clothes.”

“Can you stop playing connect the dots with my freckles?”

“Are you planning to stay glued to my side the whole day?”

“Wow- you look…amazing.”

“I’m not jealous! Its just..you’re mine!”

“You snuck into my room, at 4am…to cuddle?”

“This is gonna sound cheesy but….I love when you’re half asleep and talking nonsense.”

“What? No! I wasn’t staring…I-I was looking at something behind you!”

“Stop being so cute.”

“Tell me again.”

“Can’t you stay a little longer?”

“Because i love you god damnit!”

“Wait a minute.. are you jealous?”

“I really want to kiss you right now.”

“Then do it.”

“I love you. You enormously stubborn pain in the ass.”

“I heard that!”

“You were supposed to!”

“I turned out liking you a lot more than i originally planned.”

“Even when we were kids, i always kicked your ass!”

“Why should we date?”

“Because we’re attracted to each other.”

“I’m attracted to pie, but i do not feel the need to date pie.”

“Where have you been all my life?”

“Hiding from you.”

“Somehow, i always seem to end up here. With you.”

“Soulmate shit, it’s hardcore as hell.”

“I love you.”

“Thats nice.”

“How do i look?”

“If i didn’t know you better, i’d say you were trying to flirt by giving me books.”

“No! It’s your turn!”

“Enjoying the view, beautiful?”

“Be careful, he’s so sweet you might get diabetes.”

“I cant sleep without you. I need my personal body heater and cuddles.”

“How am i supposed to spoil you when you wont accept my gifts?”

“While i do enjoy the silent treatment, i wasn’t aware i had done anything to you.”

“What, you’ve never thought about us?”

“Why is your hand sweating so much?”

“So, we’re just going to ignore the fact that you drunk-dialed me to tell me you love me?”

“Im pretty sure your mom hates me.”

these are pretty loosely categorized as fluff but oh well. if you request from this list then please say “fluff; 34″ or something like that, just make sure you tell us what list its from so we dont get it confused with a different list.

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Angst prompts

“Don’t give me false hope.”

“Isn’t it obvious? I’m in love with you!”

“It’s so hard for me to hate you right now.”

“I will kill anyone that looks at you the way i look at you.”

“The thought of losing you scares me.”

“I’d be lying if i said i didn’t love you.”

“I cant stand you right now.”

“I’m not okay if you’re not okay.”

“What do you mean you don’t care?”

“You swore you’d never lie to me.”

“Tell me this when you’re sober.”

“Step away before I punch you in the face.”

“You don’t mean that.”

“Feel free to kill me for saying this.”

“Tell them to fuck off.”

“Please don’t leave me.”

“Hey, hey, calm down. They can’t hurt you anymore.”

“Please talk to me.”

“I fucking hate everything about you.”

“I don’t want to hear your excuses anymore.”

“You don’t get to decide what is best for me.”

“You are driving me fucking insane!”

“You. I just need you right now.”

“Will you just hold me?”

“How fucking dare you.”

“Don’t shame me.”

“If you interrupt me one more time, so help me god.”

“We’re not just friends and you fucking know it.”

“I want to be more than friends.”

“Who did this to you?”

“Can’t you stay a little longer?”

“Because i love you god damnit!”

“I turned out liking you a lot more than i originally planned.”

“Hurts.” “I know. It’s going to hurt some more, okay? Deep breaths. Im sorry- I’m so sorry-”

“Do these dark circles under my eyes say nothing to you about how im doing?”

“Whoever did this to you is going to pay. Big time.”

“Why are you running from him?”

“Easy there, don’t move too quickly- you lost a lot of blood.”

“I’ll keep calling for the rest of the night if i have to, until you answer me.”

“That is some severe bruising..”

“Don’t fucking touch what is not yours.”

“You don’t need to cover up the bruises.”

“What, you’ve never thought about us?”

“You deserve better than him. It doesn’t have to be me, but you deserve better.”

“You can’t be that oblivious.”

“What do they have that i don’t?”

“If you cry, i’m going to punch you.”

“Get out of my head!”

“Friends don’t do this kind of shit!”

“I’m sorry….did i make this weird?”

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smut prompts

“Don’t make me take you home and punish you.”

“I’ve never wanted anyone to fuck me this badly.”

“You’re not going out in that outfit.”

“Don’t give me that look.”

“You’re more than just a one night stand.”

“Would you just shut up and kiss me already?”

“You want me to give you your book/phone/item back? Make me.”

“Like what you see?”

“Try to stay quiet, understand?”

“We’re in public, you know.”

“I didn’t know you were so sensitive.”

“Dont be so rough. there cant be any marks.”

“I really don’t care. You still look hot and i’m trying not to kiss/fuck you senseless right now.”

“Are you sure? Once we start, i might not be able to stop.”

“No, i’m supposed to be making you feel good.”

“Make me.”

“Stop teasing me so much..”

“You’re in trouble now.”

“Take off your clothes.”

“I’m waiting.”

“First one to make a noise loses.”

“Mine.”

“We cant do that here!”

“Behave.”

“What did you just say?”

“Come here.”

“Watch me.”

“I don’t want to hear your excuses anymore.”

“If you cant sleep…then how about we have sex?”

“Put that thing away!”

“Don’t kink shame me.”

“If you interrupt me one more time, so help me god.”

“I’m going to put on some clothes before you say anything else.”

“Tell me what you want.”

“Bite me.”

“If you insist.”

“Could he make you feel as good as i do?”

“You’re n-not ,um, w-wearing anything under that, are you..?”

“Are you trying to turn me on or are you really just that oblivious?”

“You taste like fucking candy.”

“The only way you’re getting off is on my thigh.”

“You make a sound and its game over.”

“Just let me finish this/this level and i swear ill go down on you until you cum at least three times.”

“If i have to stop what i’m doing, you wont be able to walk for the next week.”

“I could just pull your bikini bottoms to the side, no one will notice.”

“I haven’t even touched you and you’re already this wet.”

“Were you just masturbating?”

“U-uh..no, i was just..”

“Want some help?”

“Shut up.”

“Why don’t you come over here and make me.”

“You’re so fucking hot when you’re mad.”

“We’re not just friends and you fucking know it.”

“C’mere, you can sit on my lap until i’m done working.”

“What? Does that feel good?”

“I’m not jealous! its just…you’re mine!”

“If we get caught i’m blaming you.”

“We have to be quiet.”

“Tell me again.”

“You have no idea how much i want you.”

“Say it.”

“If you don’t like my teasing, then why are you moaning?”

“Wow, i didn’t realize you were that…flexible.”

“I’m gonna fuck you so hard that you forget you ever even met that asshole.”

“You better shut that pretty little mouth before i put it to work, doll.”

“I think thats the first time i’ve heard you moan…it was like a fucking melody.”

“I really want to kiss you right now.”

“Then do it.”

“You’re not taking me to bed. ever.”

“Who said it had to be on the bed?”

“She may seem like lollipops and rainbows but i bet behind closed doors she’s latex and whips.”

“Ah, he’s playing hard-to-get. thats cute.”

“For the love of fuck.”

“Yep, thats me. I love to fuck.”

“How do i look?”

“Would you reconsider if i was sober?”

“I’m sure i can get some kind of sexual gratification just from staring at him if i try hard enough.”

“Don’t fucking touch what is not yours.”

“You don’t need to cover up the bruises/hickeys.”

“I’m not sure if its a sexual thing or not.”

“We’re…..just friends.”

“Friends don’t do this kind of shit!”

“How quickly can you cum?”

“There’s people here.”

“I know.”

“I don’t care what you do just fuck me.”

“Fuck you.”

“I’m up for it if you are.”

“Don’t ruin the sofa.”

“Ill just have to cum inside you then.”

“Stop dancing like that or i’m going to cum in my pants.”

“I’m not going to touch you unless you beg.”

“You cant tease me like that and expect not to be punished.”

“I’m gonna strangle you.”

“Is that a promise?”

“You look a bit tied up, want me to come back later?”

“Stop distracting me.”

“Were you touching yourself?”

“I know they’re just stuffed animals but doesn’t it feel weird? its like they’re watching us.”

“That’s probably the fastest i’ve ever done that.”

“Please, remind me again why we’re having sex behind a tree?”

“I know for a fact that you can be a hell of a lot louder than that.”

“We’ve been at it like rabbits, how are you still horny?!”

“It was so worth the injury though!”

“Saddle up doll.”

“Did you just look me up and down and then bite your lip? ‘Cause if you did we’re having sex. Right now.”

“Your ass is going to be seven different shades of red after that little stunt.”

“God damnit, now all i can think about right now is you licking my cock like its that ice cream cone.”

“If i have to pull over, you wont be able to walk for the next week.”

“Do you think they can hear us through the tent?”

“Yes we can.”

“What are you doing in my bed?!”

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Writing characters who don’t know they’re in love

(PS: but literally everyone else does and is so tired)

These characters aren’t clueless, no, they’re not walking around like, “love? never heard of her.” They know something’s going on, they just won’t admit it (not to themselves, not to anyone.) Maybe they’re scared of messing it up, or maybe they think the other person doesn’t feel the same. Maybe they’ve stuffed the feeling so deep even a NASA rover couldn’t dig it out.

Whatever the reason, they’re not avoiding the truth as much as they’re…rebranding it. Calling it “friendship” while giving each other their only jacket and dreaming about each other’s voices like it’s totally normal behavior.

ꕤ They don’t realize it’s love, but they notice everything else. They clock every mood shift, every absence, every little thing. They definitely  know when something’s off.

⇢ “You changed your hair.” ⇢ “You looked upset earlier.” ⇢ “You didn’t text me back and I panicked.” ⇢ “You weren’t at lunch and it felt weird.” ⇢ “Are you cold?” hands over jacket without a second thought

They don’t say “I love you,” but their actions scream it constantly.

ꕤ they get weird when someone else gets close They’re not jealous. No, how dare you think something like that… they’re just keeping an eye out. For safety... Or whatever."

⇢ “Who was that?” ⇢ “Oh, you’re hanging out with them again?” ⇢ “I just think it’s interesting how you never cancel on them.”

They don’t say it, but they hate the idea of being replaced. It stings more than they’re ready to admit.

ꕤ they make excuses to be around each other.

Literally inventing reasons to be in the same space.

⇢ “Wanna study together? I’m struggling with this topic.” (They’re not.) ⇢ “Oh, I was just in the area.” (They weren’t.) ⇢ “You forgot this.” (It’s a single pen.)

They’d rather lie badly than admit, “I just wanted to see you.”

ꕤ  Their friends are so over it Everyone around them is either rooting for them or trying not to scream.

⇢ “You’re in love with them.” ⇢ “That’s not friendship, and you know it.” ⇢ “You made them soup. FUCKING SOUP. Just say you’re married already.” ⇢ “If I have to hear you talk about them one more time, I’m charging rent.”

Friends are the Greek chorus of this situation, like, brutally honest and endlessly tired.

ꕤ  There’s always a moment they almost figure it out That one soft, unspoken beat where the truth almost breaks through.

⇢ Watching them laugh like it’s the first time. ⇢ Seeing them cry and wanting to fix it more than anything. ⇢ Realizing no one else makes them feel like this. ⇢ Thinking, God, they’re beautiful.

Then they blink, panic a little, and go, “Huh. Weird.” And move on. Like absolute fools.

ꕤ  When it finally hits, it’s not cute, it’s catastrophic. Suddenly everything makes sense and feels like too much.

⇢ Flashbacks. ⇢ Internal screaming. ⇢ “Oh no.” ⇢ “OH MY GOD.” ⇢ “Has it always been this obvious??” ⇢ “Wait. Everyone knew?!”

Yes. Everyone. The friends, the neighbor’s cat. You were the only two who didn’t get the memo...

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How to Write Long-Distance Friendships

⊹ Most of the friendship lives on screens now. And no, that doesn’t make it less real. It’s TikToks at Midnight, blurry selfies captioned “alive I guess,” a random “thinking of you” that hits harder than a Shakespeare monologue. These tiny, chaotic digital crumbs? That’s modern affection, guys.

⊹ Time zones are the actual villain. Like, congrats, your best friend is awake when you’re half-dead. You get really good at leaving messages in little bottles ( I mean, texts) that’ll wash up on their shore eight hours later. It's strangely poetic, if you ignore how annoying it is.

⊹ Calls turn into special events... You plan them like dinner reservations. Reschedule them like flaky exes and when they do happen, it’s either three hours of emotional unpacking or fifteen minutes of “I love you but my soul is leaking out my ears.” Either way, it counts.

⊹ They don’t know you're right now. Not really, they weren’t there for the coworker who ruined your day or the little bakery you fell in love with. So you have to explain everything, but sometimes you don’t. And that weird little space between what they know and what they don’t? That’s amazing, for Storytelling.

⊹ You start summarizing your life like a newsletter. “Still alive. Work sucks. Ate something questionable.” Not because you don’t want to share (you do) but because it’s hard to cram the full play-by-play into a 30-second voice note between meetings. Distance edits you down, that’s just how it works.

⊹ Big stuff hits differently. The good, the bad, the absolutely unhinged... it all feels heavier when you can’t scream-laugh or ugly-cry in the same room. No amount of phone calls makes up for sitting on the floor together eating cereal out of the box and feeling like maybe the world isn’t ending.

⊹ And yet, the love finds ways. It shows up in birthday texts sent in the wrong time zone, in Venmo notes like “for coffee and emotional damage,” And in playlists with suspiciously specific vibes.

⊹ Some don’t survive the distance. That’s just the truth, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t real or important. And the ones that do? the ones that hang on through all the missed calls and delayed replies and half-finished conversations? Those are steel-reinforced, weirdly telepathic, practically immortal friendships. The kind worth writing about.