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30 Day OTP+ Alphabet Challenge

For 30 days, create something based on the day’s later of the alphabet and accompanying word. I gave an example prompt for each word, and but feel free to tweak them as wanted if you’re inspired to do something else with the letter or word of the day. I tried to keep most of them pretty vague, so there are a lot of directions to go in.

Perhaps you’ve noticed there are only 26 letters in the alphabet. Don’t worry, I’m also aware of that: the last 4 day are inspired by special characters on the keyboard.

1. A - Age. Do the otp+ plan on spending their lives together? How do they imagine their relationship years from now?

2. B - Bath. The otp+ share a bath or shower, or bathe as in swimming or sunbathing.

3. C - Commitment. How committed are the otp+? What do they promise to and expect from each other? How do they show their commitment to each other?

4. D - Dance. Do a little dance! Make a little love! Get down tonight! Whoo~!

5. E - Energy! A member of the otp+ is hyper or more hyper than usual.

6. F - Folklore. Write about your otp+ in a fairy or folk tale style. Or: the otp+ shares their favorite folk tales and urban legends.

7. G - Game. The otp+ play a game together.

8. H - Holiday. The otp+ celebrate a holiday or holiday weekend together.

9.  I - If. Hypotheticals, uncertainties, worst and best case scenarios, you name it!

10. J - Just in case. The otp+ has all their bases covered. Or at least they think they do…

11. K - Kiss. Write a kissing scene of any kind! Get creative. 😚

12. L - Looks. The otp+ share glances.

13. M - Muscles. The otp+ show off their muscles, or lack their of, flexing for their partner(s).

14. N - Nevermind. Whatever it was, it isn’t important anymore

15. O - Our. In what ways do the otp+ share their lives?

16. P - Past. The otp+ find something that reminds one or both/all of them of the past.

17. Q - Quote. A member of the otp+ remembers something their sweetie told them. It fills them with DETERMINATION!

18. R - Rain. Are the otp+ caught up in the bad weather, cozy inside, or are they somewhere like on a space ship or in the middle of the desert yearning for a good storm?

19. S - Smooth. A taste, texture, a pick up line. Anything as long as it’s smooth.

20. T - Token. Person A gives person B and/or C+ something of theirs. Or arcade tokens. Or both??

21. U - Urban. The otp+ spends some time in a big city

22. V - Vows. Write your otp+’s wedding vows or, if you prefer: love letters to each other.

23. W - Wish. Make a wish!

24. X - Xylophone. There aren’t many x words.

25. Y - Yes. The otp+ or a member of the otp+ accepts a challenge, quest, request, etc.

26. Z - Zoo. The otp+ spend some time observing and/or interacting with animals.

27. & - the otp+ have multiple activities planned. Maybe too many.

28. ! - Surprise! Something unexpected happens. (Ex. A member of the otp+ shows up for a surprise visit)

How does the otp+ react?

29. ? - Time to clear things up! A member of the otp needs something explained.

30. : - It’s Prompt: The Sequel. Write a second part to one of the previous prompts.

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could you do some three person polyam prompts?? thank you, love your blog!!

I’ve actually been on a 3 person poly kick lately bc of one of my ocs so thank you

“Okay you know what? I’m the smallest I get to be in the middle of the bed”

yeah but you’re a blanket hog and so are they I get middle so I don’t FREEZE TO DEATH

two badasses protecting one squishy (bonus if the squishy is a tol)

one badass protecting two squishies (and then getting smothered in affection)

SINCE NONE OF US CAN DECIDE ON DINNER IM JUST GONNA ROLL A DIE FOR IT

we have a wheel spinner thing to decide where to go for dinner bc it’s a NIGHTMARE

sweetie I know you love to cook but I’d rather keep the apartment together thank you no no we don’t need the fire department YET put the phone down

two ChildrenTM with one poor Struggling AdultTM (aka glorified babysitter who always gets dragged into things bc they’re a stick in the mud)

“X NO” “X YES” “X ABSOLUTELY NOT” “…okay z”

2 people being together first and the awkwardness/possible angst of bringing the 3rd into a fully fledged relationship

trying to figure out rooming arrangements/where to hang out for the above

“Hey um, Y? I think X is cheating on you” “What????” “Yeah I saw them kissing Z-” “OMFG WAIT NO ITS OK”

I hope these work for you!! Have fun!! :D~Mod Karissa

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Can I request AUs for teenagers with powers/magic who band together to become superheroes? Thank you.

sure!! :D ((just to let everyone know, most of these can probably easily be turned into ot+ prompts as well))

I know we’re all a team to save this place but I swEAR TO GOD STOP QUOTING/COMPARING US TO THE AVENGERS

no. we’re not calling ourselves the x-men. just no, okay? it’s probably copyrighted.

same for justice league, don’t even try buddy. no, league of justice doesn’t count!!!!

okay so we all got our powers from that big accident, and obviously so did the villains. does anybody remember who else was there so we can figure out who and/or how many we’re dealing with?

bonus if one or more of the villains gets included into the otp/ot+

woah woah woah I thought we were the GOOD GUYS I didn’t sign up for this

so each of us has an element? that’s pretty coo- DONT YOU DARE START QUOTING AVATAR. IM WATCHING YOU

“even if we find a boy trapped in an iceball?” EVEN IF WE FIND A BOY TRAPPED IN AN ICEBALL

“that’s modern zuko” I SWEAR TO GOD

you know what? I quit. I’m done. I have finals coming up, I don’t have time for this. Do whatever you want, I don’t care anymore

“why does it feel like you’re purposefully trying to lose” I DONT WANNA TAKE MY EXAMS OKAY JUST K I L L ME ALREADY you don’t even have to kill me just like, put me in a temporary coma or SOMETHING

I don’t even know how to drive yet!!!!! Why am I flying!?!?!?!?!?????

I hope these work for you, have fun! :D

~Mod Karissa

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Rival: if you don't stop talking right now I'm literally going to kill you!

Protagonist: awwww I think you're cute too, honey!

Rival: what? What about me wanting to kill you makes you think i find you cute, you bitch?

Protagonist: well I have read, that when humans find someone or something very cute they cant handle it, which is why some people want to cuddle it or them to death!

Rival:....?

Protagonist: I wasn't sure about it cause you know... the internet says a lot of stuff but you're the living proof!

Rival: .... right I wanna kill you cause i have crush on you. Logical.

Protagonist, knowingly: who said anything about a crush huh ?

Rival: ...shit

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Making Your Murder Board (or, Creating Fiction Through the Mind Map Method)

Hello, all!

With Camp NaNo quickly approaching, I find myself facing the daunting task of writing two novellas without much of an outline in place. I can’t imagine that I’m the only one in a situation like this, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite methods for organising my stories.

In the past, I’ve certainly been the type to write out a full outline with Roman numerals and topic sentences like it’s a fifth-grade book report from the 1980s.

While I can’t deny that this can be incredibly helpful when it comes to writing specific scenes and keeping timelines in place, it’s a bit too technical when it comes to more grand-scheme ideas that get the plot rolling in the first place. I don’t know about you, but I like to visualise my stories on a large scale before I start getting down and dirty with the details.

Enter the mind map.

I personally like to refer to this as my Murder Board, as it makes me feel like I’m on Criminal Minds and trying to solve the case by connecting all of the little red strings and thumbtacks. It can get pretty involved and can look damn scary depending on how many details you include, but I absolutely swear by it.

This strategy was recommended to me by a friend, and I can’t offer enough praise for it and how much it’s helped me to get my stories on track. If there are any of you out there still struggling with how to string your plot bunnies together in time for writing to start on July 1st, I definitely recommend taking some time to put one of these together.

I’ve illustrated my preferred method below using Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as an example. As a quick disclaimer, I’m the type of writer that puts a lot of emphasis on character. As such, this method is specific to character and relies heavily on the primary protagonist’s perspective— if your story isn’t particularly character-driven, this exact method may not work for you. I still strongly advise giving it a shot, as you never know what sort of details will be uncovered as you work on putting together a map.

With that in mind, let’s begin! (I apologise in advance for the quality of the photos— my camera isn’t the best)

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20 Basic Plots

1. QUEST - the plot involves the Protagonist’s search for a person, place or thing, tangible or intangible (but must be quantifiable, so think of this as a noun; i.e., immortality).

2. ADVENTURE - this plot involves the Protagonist going in search of their fortune, and since fortune is never found at home, the Protagonist goes to search for it somewhere over the rainbow.

3. PURSUIT - this plot literally involves hide-and-seek, one person chasing another.

4. RESCUE - this plot involves the Protagonist searching for someone or something, usually consisting of three main characters - the Protagonist, the Victim & the Antagonist.

5. ESCAPE - plot involves a Protagonist confined against their will who wants to escape (does not include some one trying to escape their personal demons).

6. REVENGE - retaliation by Protagonist or Antagonist against the other for real or imagined injury.

7. THE RIDDLE - plot involves the Protagonist’s search for clues to find the hidden meaning of something in question that is deliberately enigmatic or ambiguous.

8. RIVALRY - plot involves Protagonist competing for same object or goal as another person (their rival).

9. UNDERDOG - plot involves a Protagonist competing for an object or goal that is at a great disadvantage and is faced with overwhelming odds.

10. TEMPTATION - plot involves a Protagonist that for one reason or another is induced or persuaded to do something that is unwise, wrong or immoral.

11. METAMORPHOSIS - this plot involves the physical characteristics of the Protagonist actually changing from one form to another (reflecting their inner psychological identity).

12. TRANSFORMATION - plot involves the process of change in the Protagonist as they journey through a stage of life that moves them from one significant character state to another.

13. MATURATION - plot involves the Protagonist facing a problem that is part of growing up, and from dealing with it, emerging into a state of adulthood (going from innocence to experience).

14. LOVE - plot involves the Protagonist overcoming the obstacles to love that keeps them from consummating (engaging in) true love.

15. FORBIDDEN LOVE - plot involves Protagonist(s) overcoming obstacles created by social mores and taboos to consummate their relationship (and sometimes finding it at too high a price to live with).

16. SACRIFICE - plot involves the Protagonist taking action(s) that is motivated by a higher purpose (concept) such as love, honor, charity or for the sake of humanity.

17. DISCOVERY - plot that is the most character-centered of all, involves the Protagonist having to overcome an upheavel(s) in their life, and thereby discovering something important (and buried) within them a better understanding of life (i.e., better appreciation of their life, a clearer purpose in their life, etc.)

18. WRETCHED EXCESS - plot involves a Protagonist who, either by choice or by accident, pushes the limits of acceptable behavior to the extreme and is forced to deal with the consequences (generally deals with the psychological decline of the character).

19. ASCENSION - rags-to-riches plot deals with the rise (success) of Protagonist due to a dominating character trait that helps them to succeed.

20. DECISION - riches-to-rags plot deals with the fall (destruction) of Protagonist due to dominating character trait that eventually destroys their success.

by Pavel Simakov

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The Crazy Ones

@jojopretzel asked, “Hey there, I love your prompts! Would it be okay to ask for some dialogue or scenario prompts for a psychotic/slightly sadistic villain who’s just captured the hero? I’m trying to pin her crazy personality and I need a little help with it. Thank you for your time!”

1. “What’s the matter? Aren’t you comfortable? I made sure the chains were top-of-the-line!”

2. “Relax, darling. I’m not going to kill you. My hobby is torture, and dead people are exceedingly hard to torture.”

3. “Isn’t this great? It’s just like a sleepover! Except you can’t leave, and I’m not going to feed you dinner. Maybe you could call your mother to come get you? I’m not opposed to torturing groups, although my rates do go up for that.”

4. “So, should I start with a knife, or a whip? Decisions are ever so difficult, don’t you think?”

5. “You’re being so rude, honestly. And after I was nice enough to invite you in to my home. Mortal terror is no excuse for losing your manners.”

6. “I could kill you right now, and there’s not a thing you could do about it. But I won’t. No, I’ll wait until you get desperate, sleep-deprived, and stupid. I’ll wait until you start to imagine you’re being rescued. Then, I’ll shoot you in the gut and walk away.”

7. “No one can find you here, so you might as well stop screaming. It’s giving me a headache. And trust me, you don’t want me to have a headache.”

8. “You know, I’m an admirer of your work. Truly. You’re very talented. So please don’t take this personally. It’s just that you keep getting in my way.”

9. “Don’t act like this is all my fault. You’re the one who couldn’t mind your own business.”

10. “I know, ropes are a little old fashioned, but I like the aesthetic. Besides, if you get loose, I’ll just have one of my guards kill you.”

~It’s actually scary, how much fun I had coming up with these. Anyway, I hope these help!~

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“Please! She’s my daughter-”

“Everyone has family. What makes yours any more special?” 

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More Caretaker Prompts

1. “Try to eat something.”

2. “I’ll protect you. They’ve never going to touch you again.”

3. “You don’t have to be ashamed.”

4. “Look at me. I’m so proud of you.”

5. “I’m sorry, but this is going to hurt.”

6. “What do you need?”

7. “Hold still.”

8. “Who did this to you?”

9. “This will help, I promise.”

10. “I wish I could take you to a hospital.”

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Gruff and Rough Caretaking Dialogue Prompts

- “You’ve had worse. You’ll live.”

- “If you pass out, I’m not going to catch you.”

- “How many times have I told you already?! Sit still!”

- “Do you want my help or not? Cooperate with me here!”

- “I’m not going to hand-feed you. Sit up and take the plate.”

- “You better have a really good reason for being out of bed.”

- “I told you that would pop your stitches! Did you listen? No!”

- “I don’t think I even need to say I told you so…But I told you so.”

- “Drink it, or I’ll pry your mouth open and pour it down your throat.”

- “I am not sleeping in here with you. You snore when you’re congested.”

- “Would you just shut up before you make your sore throat even worse?”

- “You chose not to use the crutches. Here. Use them to get up on your own.”

- “I can stick this thermometer in your mouth or I can stick it somewhere less pleasant. It’s up to you.”

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Threatening Dialogue Prompts

- “Say that to me one more time.”

- “I told you what would happen if you disobeyed.”

- “You just made your biggest mistake.”

- “Down on your knees.”

- “Let’s see what’s left in you for me to break.”

- “Go on. Try to run.”

- “Come here. Now.”

- “I’m going to put you in your place.”

- “Looks like you’re not useful anymore.”

- “When I tell you to look me in the eye, you look me in the eye.”

- “You think you know what pain is? No. Not yet.”

- “You never learn.”

- “Start with the youngest.”

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Spooky Prompts

1. “Who’s down for some murder?”

2. “I said no bloody axes! Not here! Not now!”

3. “I’m annoying? Really? You need to sleep in a coffin, talk about an inconvenience.”

4. “Don’t laugh at me, I’ll slice you.”

5. “No magic today! Put your wands away, we need to blend in with the mortals. I want to know their recipe for those cookies.”

6. “Am I a terrifying monster? Yes. Do I have feelings? Also yes. So, stop being so rude.”

7. “Did your shoes just pick themselves up and put themselves into the closet?”

8. “I may be a murderer but I know when my buddy is sad. Want some bread?”

9. “Move! I’m dead!”

10. “Before I command my skeleton army to murder you rotten cow tongues, any last words?”

11. “Am I being extra? Or is it because I’m dead? Oh dear, I just cannot tell.”

12. “Oh big deal, you died, get over it, I have been dead for centuries.”

13. “I am a witch, I shall bang these pots and pans until there is no more negative energy” *BANG! CLANK! BANG! CLANK! BANG!*

14. “Ever heard of a werewolf?”

15. “Why is this tavern on fire you ask? Well, you see- funny story…”

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Injury Discovery Dialogue Prompts

- “You told me that you were okay! You promised!”

- “Why didn’t you tell me?!”

- “How long have you been covering this?!”

- “Who did this to you?”

- “[Name], this is serious!”

- “Cut the crap and tell me what happened.”

- “You’ve been trying to deal with this yourself?”

- “You idiot!”

- “Why did you lie to me?”

- “We could have prevented this!”

- “If you didn’t want to be a burden, you should have gotten it treated right!”

- “You didn’t think it was that bad? Are you looking at it?!”

- “You are not fine!”

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HERO VS. VILLAIN

THE HERO.

1. "Only one of us is going to walk away winning, and it's not going to be you – I'll make sure of it."

2. "You aren't welcome here."

3. "Show me mercy then I'll contemplate letting you go."

4. "You can't walk away from this without knowing who the real monster is. Just to reiterate – that's you."

5. "You think just because you've done one tiny heroic act that I'm going to pardon you from every other monstrous thing you've done?"

6. "I've given you a second chance, and I won't be giving you a third."

7. "Why do you think this is alright? None of this is alright – you've ruined everything!"

8. "I won't be able to help you this time, you've done too much damage."

9. "You won't live to see the light of day. Not if I have anything to say about it."

10. "Beg. Beg on your knees and I'll think about it."

THE VILLAIN.

1. "I'm only doing what needs to be done!"

2. "You won't be able to stop me!"

3. "I'll come back for you – do you hear me? This isn't over!"

4. "Oh, you think you're so high and mighty – that's cute."

5. "You think you're strong enough to stop me?"

6. "Look, I won't give you the 'join me or die' speech – I will, however, win you over one way or another."

7. "This isn't some kind of ransom – I will slaughter your entire family!"

8. "You're so puny, I almost feel bad for you."

9. "I don't have to destroy you – you've done that yourself."

10. "You have no dominion over me, Hero."

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20 Caretaker Dialogue Prompts

1. “Hold on, we’re coming.”

2. “I won’t let you fall.”

3. “Hey, it’s me, it’s just me.”

4. “Oh god… what did they do to you?”

5. “Can you stay awake for me?”

6. “Who gave you permission to fall asleep?”

7. “I’m going to make that sick bastard suffer for what he did to you.”

8. “Don’t look” / “Look at me”

9. “Here, you might need something to bite on…”

10. “I thought I’d never get to see you again.”

11. “I know you can’t talk, but I just want you to know that I’m not going anywhere.”

12. “I’m not leaving you here!”

13. “Hold my hand.”

14. “You’re so cold…” / “You’re burning up”

15. “I know it hurts, I’m sorry.”

16. “I’ve got you.”

17. “Please be okay.”

18. “I’m sorry I failed you, I should’ve been there.”

19. “Just keep pressure on it.”

20. “Please don’t leave me, I can’t do this without you.”

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20 Caretaker Dialogue Prompts

1. “Hold on, we’re coming.”

2. “I won’t let you fall.”

3. “Hey, it’s me, it’s just me.”

4. “Oh god… what did they do to you?”

5. “Can you stay awake for me?”

6. “Who gave you permission to fall asleep?”

7. “I’m going to make that sick bastard suffer for what he did to you.”

8. “Don’t look” / “Look at me”

9. “Here, you might need something to bite on…”

10. “I thought I’d never get to see you again.”

11. “I know you can’t talk, but I just want you to know that I’m not going anywhere.”

12. “I’m not leaving you here!”

13. “Hold my hand.”

14. “You’re so cold…” / “You’re burning up”

15. “I know it hurts, I’m sorry.”

16. “I’ve got you.”

17. “Please be okay.”

18. “I’m sorry I failed you, I should’ve been there.”

19. “Just keep pressure on it.”

20. “Please don’t leave me, I can’t do this without you.”

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Dialogue Prompt List - Long List

Angst

“All I wanted was a happy ending.”

“Mistakes are easily made in the moment. Apologies are not.”

“I don’t want to feel this way anymore.”

“My emotions have been turbulent for so long, I’m not sure how to react.”

“My heart tells me to kiss you, my head tells me to walk away.”

“I don’t want material belongings! I want my heart back!”

“Until you can return the time I wasted on you, I don’t want anything to do with you.” 

“Grief is natural they say. So is death. I don’t want either.”

“You can’t look pretty and dangerous at the same time. Not yet.”

“Kill everything dear to you and then you will know how it feels.”

“I don’t hold people close. It makes it easier for them to hurt you.” 

“Don’t touch me. Your skin is poison.” 

“Why won’t he/she/they call?”

“I’m dreading her/his/their call, I’m not ready.”

“I don’t like this, it feels weird.” 

“Kill my feelings, kill my soul. Kill everything I am.” 

“Don’t call me, I don’t want any contact with you.”

“Please don’t talk to me, I’m dealing with some stuff.”

“It’s not working out. We’re not working out.” 

“Hey, I’m leaving for good. I’ll…see you around.”

Fluff

“I want to eat a yoghurt with you.” 

“Can we make cake? I like cake.”

“I like your rainbow shoes.”

Please hold me. It’s been a day.”

“I’ve never felt such love.”

“The moon is high tonight, it frames you well.”

“I want to dance through an army of fireflies with you.”

“Stars pale in comparison to you.”

“My heart hurts when I see you and I find myself drunk on the pain.”

“I would give up everything for the chance to see your laugh again.”

“Monster Inc. was onto something, your smile and laughter runs my entire world.”

“I dedicated this nail to you, when I painted them.”

“All I want is to sleep by your side.”

“Cover me in badges of your love.”

“I’ve never enjoyed anything more than a hug from you.”

“You look yummy.”

“My hand was made to fit into yours. That’s all there is to it.”

“I didn’t get soaked wet through walking to your house for you to say no to pizza. I have beer too. I know you’re sad, so let me in.”

“This might sound so creepy but I want your skin. It’s so pretty.”

“You just dropped love into my heart and that’s all I needed.”

Soulmates

“It was a matter of time before we got together.”

“My soul sings when it feels you.” 

“Please, please hold my hand, and make me whole.”

“My life missed yours forever.” 

“If my soul had been cut in half at birth, it would have gone to you.”

“We’re two bodies with one soul only.”

“I couldn’t imagine my future without you now that I have you.” 

“I feel like I’ve died now he’s/she’s/they’re gone.”

“Please take my soul and never let go.” 

“I’ve never seen colour like I do with you.” 

“All my soul yearns for is your presence.”

“We can’t win. Either I have you and my soul sings but your cries, or we’re apart and your soul rejoices but mine dies.” 

“Time is what we don’t have, but you are what I need.”

“I didn’t think I could find someone as perfectly matched as you.” 

“Please treat me with kid gloves, my soul can’t take much more.”

“Soulmates don’t have to be romantic. Sometimes your soul resonates with a friend.”

“This existence would mean little without you.”

“Why try to force it? If we’re truly soulmates, it’ll happen.”

“Please keep me close until the close of the final day.”

“Everything about you is amazing to me.” 

Friendship Specifically

“Wow, that is a ridiculously bug watermelon. I love it.” 

“Let’s drink wine and trash talk our co-workers.” 

“What do you mean you’re sick?! You’re my partner in crime!”

Best friends are a rare breed and you are the best of best friends.” 

“Everyone’s out on dates, want to each ice cream and binge watch (insert TV show/movie).”

“I’m here for you. I got your back.” 

“Thank God for the internet. I don’t know how I’d live without you.”

“I’m the pun-master, you’ll miss me when I’m gone.” 

“No one understands the effort of a long distant friendship.”

“They don’t approve of our friendship, but I don’t need them too.”

“In the end we migrate towards comfort. I am my most comfortable around you.” 

“Why date when you can spend the night with me watching shitty TV and drinking.”

“Never underestimate friendship.”

“If you quote Yu-Gi-Oh’s power of friendship one more time I will kill you.”

“Even if we don’t talk for days, I’ll always be your best friend.” 

“You can take as many breaks as you need.” 

“Friendships can be difficult, but those that survive are magical ones.”

“You know I will be with you forever. Friends until the end.”

If they try to keep us apart, they’re idiots.”

“There’s nothing like a boys/girls/friends night.”