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lovetreats · 2 months ago
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I run on caffeine and plants.
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I'm Lillith. Lillith Hawthorne. Lillith “Lilly” Hawthorne. You can just call me Lilly.
I'm 15, female and and uninterested in whatever storybook romance you're interested in, so leave me alone.
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Been at camp long. How long? Well, I went through the Titan War and the war with Gaia and the war with the Triumvirate. Yeah, I need a break.
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Am I really all that interested in making friends? Honestly, no. Stuff happens when you spend your life being homeschooled and isolated. If you're a coffee or plant enthusiast, however, I suppose I do need to spend less time by myself in the strawberry fields.
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Cool stuff I can do⁠✿ Chlorokinesis, Geokinesis, Karpoi Summoning, oh, and I'm a natural cook.
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My dad— @demigod-jack-hearth
Airi, my... Friend? @i-am-misery
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Oh, I have a pet Venus Flytrap named Espresso. And a Karpoi named Wheat. Harm them and well, the last thing you'll see is Espresso snapping at you mockingly and Wheat laughing his ass off at you before you're completely engulfed in vines and die of strangulation.
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Right, I can turn into a cat.
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DNI- racist, transphobic, homophobic, aphobic, NSFW, zionist, all that nasty stuff.
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Litter near me and I'll make sure you die entangled and strangled by poison ivy vines.
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mondaymelon · 2 years ago
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lili my beloved oh dear lili YOUVE DONE IT YES DONT STOP NOW KEEP GOING XIAO NATION R. I S. E U P P. P P P. P WE ARE GroWinG MORE POWERFUL WITH EVERY SOnG YOU ADD. 11 HOURS??? YOU CAN ONLY LISTEN TO THAT T W I C. E bEFORE THE DAY IS OVER> DONT BE SCARED. MAKE IT LONGER. MAKE IT LONGER LILI.
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devilishdanse · 5 months ago
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"Darling, it wasn't jealousy. She merely ran into my fist several dozen times, such a clumsy lady she was." She linked with his arm tightly, as she left a kiss mark on his cheek ; right with lipstain. Good luck getting that off, Luci! -- Lili
Unprompted / Always Accepting
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"Violence looks beautiful on you, my Lili of the Valley.~" How could he be upset or taken aback at the sight of her? Besides, Lucifer had no doubt in his mind that the other woman had exactly what was coming for her if she managed to invoke Lilith's wrath! The kiss to his cheek managed to make his tail give an excitable little wag. He wears her lipstain with PRIDE !
"How should we celebrate? Chocolate covered strawberries and champagne? A chocolate fountain? A dance beneath some stars until our feet hurt and our heads swim?"
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jeonstellate · 28 days ago
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happening
oscar inspires one last yn song a year after their breakup.
★ᝰ pairing: oscar piastri x fem!singer!reader
★ᝰ warning(s): exes-to-lovers!au; swearing, stantwt + ig stans shenanigans, shippers, public speculations/gossip, parasocial relationships at work; hints of eloping
★ᝰ note: the song discussed throughout is akmu’s happening :] it’s also solely responsible for how this came to be, ngl. i recommend listening, esp w english subs/trans on! also, believe it or not, i have no idea where the ‘-to-lovers’ came from; this was only supposed to be an exes!au, lmao.
★ᝰ disclaimer: pictures used are from pinterest. all credits belong to their rightful owners. yn faceclaim is lily zneimer <3
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ynln ✓
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ynln is friday okay?
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username YN YOU’RE ALIVEEE
laufey ynnnn ♥︎ by author
view more replies ynln laufeyyyy 🥺♥︎
username you remembered your pw after a year 😭
vernonline can’t. does tonight work? ♥︎ by author
view more replies ynln my manager says no
username QUEEN YOURE BACK!!!!
username do i need tissues for this??
username grid + wags in the likes 👀
username yn was around them for years, what did you expect username everyone except the one that matters 💔
username WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN LOCA
ynln making new friends, mostly 🙂‍↕️
username YN I MISSED YOU
username is this an apology for disappearing?
zendaya friday’s more than okay 😎 ♥︎ by author
view more replies ynln that’s a date, then 😎
username gurl is this on purpose—
username ROIGHT??? THE DATE
kikagomes love you 🧡 ♥︎ by author
view more replies username omg omg KIKAAAA username nice to know you guys are still friends 🥺 ynln ilyyy kiks ♥︎
username DROUGHT IS OVER HALLELUJAH
username torn between wanting to hear your new song now && being afraid to hear it
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formulaupdates oscar piastri posts about ex yn ln’s new song 3 minutes after it dropped on streaming platforms (first slide is from yn’s story, second slide is from oscar’s)
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username MY PARENTS
username my last oscaryn meal 💔
username don’t give me hope like this
username is oscar aware this isn’t how exes work?
username is oscar aware they’re exes now?
username MY HEART
username guys, hear me out: what if they’ve gotten back tgt?
username tinfoil hat moment username fair, but we know how private they are, so 🤷‍♀️ username considering how quick osc is to post abt her new song (not even waiting until he finishes the entire thing) . . . i believe it tbh
username does oscar realize the song’s about him 😭
username it’s not abt him username it literally is LMAO username believe what you want, but yn used that bg pic on purpose — orange + road combo is literally pointing to osc username yes is the only answer
username the way he still promotes her song like he always had as if they hadn’t broken up 💔
username I RISE FROM THE DEAD THANK YOU
username THERES STILL HOPE
username i wish my brain worked like all of y’all bc mine just went straight to connecting the sunset to their relationship ending 😭😭
username MY OTP 😭😭😭
username i need them back together PLEASE
username SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UPPP
username hold up they still haven’t refollowed eo so how did oscar know abt yn’s new song? 🤨
username my best bet would be through their common friends username either that or osc has a secret acc where he still follows yn username i vote for the second one ngl
username OSCARYN NATION RISEEE
username is this gonna be the last oscaryn anthem ever 💔
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formulaupdates singer yn ln, oscar piastri’s former girlfriend of six years, has been spotted at the paddock ahead of the grand prix
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username YN AT THE PADDOCK???
username first oscar being suspiciously too smiley in that interview earlier, and now yn’s at the paddock? 🤨 i think something’s happening
username DONT JOKE WITH ME LAD
username AYO??? NO WAY
username are they back together?
username for my mental health, i hope the answer’s yes 😭🙏
username she looks happy 🥺
username DID OSCAR INVITE HER OMG OMG
username so is no one going to point out the mclaren jacket on her arm
username 🙏🙏 YN FOR GRID WALK 🙏🙏
username yn’s so pretty!! her sunglasses 🤌🏽🤌🏽
username WAR IS OVERRRR
username thank fuck the worst year of my life is finally over HALLELUJAH
username did she arrive with oscar?
username she arrived with alex’s gf lily!
username MY SHIP IS BACK????
username guys . . . i think yn’s there for someone else
username does osc know she’s there 👀
username OSCARYN IS BACK I FUCKING WON
username not to be a conspiracy theorist but what if they never actually broke up
username you haven’t heard yn’s new song && it shows username you haven’t heard yn’s songs that aren’t abt oscar && it shows 💀 not all of her songs are based on her own experiences
username im claiming an oscar win idc idc
username i didn’t think i’d see another day of yn at the paddock :’)
username yea . . . i can’t be normal abt this. i’m sorry. literally vibrating rn
username ARE THERE ANY PICTURES OF HER AND OSC
username RIGHT?? WHERE ARE THEY I NEED TJEM
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formulaupdates oscar piastri seemingly confirms his relationship with yn ln on his radio
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username STOP EVERYTHING
username the way i scrambled to find my phone when this appeared on the telly
username YESSSSS
username WE CHEERED
username bro literally said getting yn >>> celebrating his win
username oscaryn IS really back 😭😭
username i’m on the FLOOR
username mate wasted no time, i respect
username see i wouldn’t be confused rn if sky just put ‘singer’ under yn’s name bc now things aren’t adding up
username they didn’t actually break up bet
username how are you explaining the one year silence + all the typical post-breakup stuff they did then 🤨 username pr stunt ez username for what? username FOR WHAAAT
username not me celebrating like i’m part of oscaryn 😭😭
username THIS IS FOR ME
username MY CROPS ARE THRIVING
username he 😭 knew 😭 where 😭 yn 😭 was 😭
username IM SONBING
username i need to be a fly on the wall so bad
username putting different lives by yn ln on repeat rn to celebrate
username i’m framing this idc idc
username WELCOME BACK OSCAR ‘SIMP’ ‘DOWN BAD’ PIASTRI I MISSED YOU
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formulaupdates singer yn ln congratulates oscar piastri on her instagram story
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username DOUBLE CONFIRMATION
username JUST THE WAY I LIKE IT YESH
username she’s back on posting his race posters again 😭🧡
username okay, okay. phew. when she didn’t show up on the podium ceremony crowd, i thought we were just oscaryn-baited. thank heavens, we actually weren’t
username yea same, yn prolly didn’t want to take the attention away from him
username i used to pray for times like this
username WE OFFICIALLY SURVIVED THROUGH THE OSCARYN DROUGHT
username the lack of heart(s) concerns me . . . it feels cold, somehow
username oscar won? no, no, *i* won
username OSCARYNNN
username MY SHAYLAS
username is it just me or is something really off? the vibe is kinda not giving
username i may or may not have sold my soul for this but it’s def worth it
username THEYRE BACK TOGETHER??!!!!
username can’t wait to witness my sister flip when she finds out. she’s an oscaryn endgame believer
username guys . . . yn deleted—
username NOOOOO i just went to yn’s ig story to see it for myself && this isn’t there anymore 💔💔
username hey so what just happened
username suddenly this feels like a fever dream
username did we just collectively hallucinate???
username i’m getting ‘partner’-‘former partner’ flashbacks
username are they actually back tgt or are we just living through their confusingly blurry post-breakup boundaries 😭
username did they just take oscaryn away from me again 😭😭
oscarpiastri ✓
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oscarpiastri happ(y) en(d)ing
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username you wouldn’t believe the sigh of relief i just let out
arthur_leclerc for something you’ve been thinking about for years, i didn’t expect to get an invite 30 minutes before the ceremony started
view more replies logansargeant ^ y’all are lucky i was in the area username IJBOL not arthur and logan exposing them— 😭😭
username i’ve never been so confused and happy at the same time
username OH MY STARS YOU GOT MARRIED
username THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE
fernandoalo_oficial it was my pleasure to officiate your union. congratulations!
view more replies username OAUSE WDYM FERNANDO OFFICIATED username YOU’RE ORDAINED??? SINCE WHEN??? TF
username i think my brain stopped working bc WHAT
lando happy for you both but can you redo the wedding when we go back to monaco
view more replies username ??? i need context so bad georgerussell63 i second. we need better pictures! alex_albon i third! it wasn’t fair fernando and carlos were the only ones who look decent!
charles_leclerc congratulations, oscar and yn! leo had fun being your flower boy
view more replies pierregasly simba as well! he felt pretty with the flowers (kika took a bunch of pictures) username STOPPP LEO AND SIMBA WERE FLOWER BOYS 🥺
lewishamilton congratulations, you two! tell yn if she still needs someone to walk her down for your next wedding, she knows where to find me 🥂
view more replies ynln can i also contract roscoe to be our ring bearer next time 🥺🙏 username OH MY HEAVENS YN I SEE YOUR VISION
username I AM ALIVE
username THIS IS PERFECT
lilymhe look at our masterpiece 🥰 @/kikagomes @/alexandrasaintmleux @/iamrebeccad
view more replies iamrebeccad i am literally going to add this to my portfolio alexandrasaintmleux we did so well under pressure 🥳🎊 kikagomes everything’s a masterpiece when yn’s the muse 😘
estebanocon thank you for the invite, oscar and yn! congratulations!
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username oscar is that a happening reference 👀 ♥︎ by author
username i’m still not sure how we ended up here, but AAAAAA CONGRATULATIONS 🤩🤩
hattiepiastri now hold up @/maepiastrii @/ediepiastri @/nicolepiastri are you guys seeing this
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maxverstappen1 it was a long time coming. congratulations!
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carlossainz55 beautiful wedding. congratulations!
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yukitsunoda0511 congratulations, oscar and yn!!! 🤩🕺
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username FINALLYYYYY
username i love this development omg
hulkhulkenberg here’s to the new chapter of your lives! congratulations, you two!!
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username MY PARENTS ARE MARRIED
username NO TAKE BACKS THIS TIME ISTG
ynln my happy ending 🧡 ♥︎ by author
view more replies oscarpiastri always 🧡 oscarpiastri i’m still keeping “happening” in my playlist, though
ynln posted on their story!
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★ᝰ me, while writing: wow. the netizens have no idea about the amount of angst behind the scenes during the grand prix day. lmao, good for them.
★ᝰ in all seriousness, i hope y’all had fun reading this as much as i did writing it ♡
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karaeilish · 2 months ago
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★ military!billie when your daughter was rude to you. . .
your daughter was the sweetest little thing in the world. when she was wrapped in swaddling clothes and didn't make any sounds other than soft babbles and giggles. but babies grow up, start talking and develop personalities. lily's personality is definitely in line with billie's. 
you're all business, trying to juggle cooking dinner and getting your six year old to put her toys away and wash her hands before eating. 
"honey, please. dinner will be ready in five minutes." you say softly, gently, expecting your child to listen and do what you ask. but today her attitude was driving you crazy. 
"no. i wanna play, not eat dinner." lily fiddles with one of her new barbie toys, not even looking up to see the tiredness on your face. 
you sigh heavily, wiping your forehead with the back of your hand and turning off the tap to go and sit next to your daughter.
"baby, mommy's tired. let me help you clean up your toys, and after dinner..." her disgruntled growl interrupts you. lily stomps her foot and throws the doll, hitting you in the chest. the pain wasn't strong, but your eyes widened in resentment. "i said i wouldn't do anything! leave me alone!"
for the first few seconds, you don't know what to say, completely stunned by your daughter's actions. but you don't have to, when you hear your wife's stern voice coming from the other end of the room. she spoke not like a loving mother, but like a company commander.
"up. now" your heads turn automatically, lily's expression instantly changes from irritation to fear. she stands up, clutching the edges of her little homemade dress.
billie's hands are shoved into her pockets as she takes a few heavy steps forward, standing right in front of you. her expression's impassive and it scares even you a little.
"what the hell did you just throw at your mother?" her tone drops, tears almost welling up in lily's eyes. you sigh, standing up and wrapping your arms around billie's bicep.
"baby, don't, she's.." she snaps her eyes at you, and it doesn't take any words to shut you up.
"when i ask a question, you answer it," she repeats, and your little girl pouts. your heart about to burst.
"i threw a doll at mommy..." she wipes away a tear with her tiny hands, and you barely restrain yourself from walking over and hugging her.
"and why the hell did you do that, huh?" billie raises her voice, barely containing her emotions. "that woman is not only your mother, she’s my wife. and i wont let anyone lay a finger on her, do you understand?"
lily nods, but billie doesn’t stop.
"your mother gave you life, and every damn day she does everything to make sure that life is perfect. thats why you'll never say a word against her again, is that clear? answer me"
little girl tearfully whispers a quiet 'yes' before rushing towards you, hugging you tightly and grabbing your leg, apologizing all the while. tears welling up in your eyes.
"you shouldn't have been so harsh, bil.." you pick the baby up, and billie steps into the embrace, leaving a kiss on your temple, making you melt.
"when i said no one can hurt you, i meant it" she whispers, hand coming down to your lower back, rubbing comforting circles.
"but no more 'hell' in this house"
"yes ma'am"
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cloudyluun · 6 months ago
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Serendipity & Stumbles
Summary: Based on this request. You never expected to keep bumping into Harry Styles, single dad and bookstore owner, but fate—and your kids—had other plans. From coffee shop disasters to rainy-night rescues, your lives keep tangling together, no matter how much you try to resist. But when two very determined little matchmakers step in, running might not be an option anymore.
Slow-burn, single-parent chaos, meddling kids, and Harry in full-on dad mode? Yeah, you’re in trouble.
A/N: I dragged this slow burn out on purpose. I made you suffer. And honestly? I’d do it again. Thanks for sticking around, even when you wanted to scream at them to just kiss already. This isn't proofread, sorryyy
Word Count: 8,4k
Warnings:
Single parent struggles (exhaustion, self-doubt, balancing work & motherhood)
Mentions of past unhealthy relationships (nothing graphic, but allusions to emotional difficulty & fear of attachment)
Slow-burn romance (painfully slow at times, because I like to make you suffer before the payoff 😌)
Lots of angst, mutual pining, and missed opportunities before they actually get their shit together
Fluff so sweet it might rot your teeth
Smut!!
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The smell of freshly brewed coffee wrapped around you the moment you stepped inside the bookstore café, the warmth of it a stark contrast to the biting chill outside. You shifted your bag higher on your shoulder, guiding Lily toward an empty table near the window, where golden afternoon light streamed in.
She clutched her book to her chest, her small fingers curling around the edges of the worn cover like it was something precious. “Can I get a hot chocolate, Mummy?” she asked, peering up at you with wide eyes.
You smiled, smoothing down the flyaway curls at her temple. “Of course, love. Let’s get settled first, yeah?”
Balancing motherhood and work had turned you into an expert multitasker—or at least someone who tried very hard to be. You pulled out your laptop as Lily slid into the chair opposite you, already flipping through the pages of her book. The café was busy but cozy, the low hum of conversations blending with the clinking of mugs and the occasional flutter of a turned page.
This bookstore had quickly become your sanctuary—somewhere Lily could sink into stories while you answered emails or proofread articles. It was one of the few places where you could steal a moment of peace.
At least, until peace became a fleeting thing.
One second, Lily was happily stirring her hot chocolate, her lips moving as she silently read. The next, her elbow knocked against the cup, and the dark liquid sloshed over the rim, spilling onto her dress.
She froze.
You saw the panic flicker across her face before the wobble in her lip began.
“Oh, baby, it’s okay,” you soothed, immediately reaching for the napkins. “We’ll clean it up.”
But her breath hitched, and her eyes grew glassy, the embarrassment of it all outweighing any comfort you could offer. You could see it coming—the slow build to a meltdown in the middle of a crowded café.
And then, a voice—warm, steady.
“Need some help?”
You looked up.
The man standing beside your table held out a stack of napkins, his green eyes bright with amusement but softened by something kinder. His dark curls were pushed back from his face, a few strands stubbornly falling forward. There was a quiet confidence in the way he carried himself, dressed in a sweater that hugged his frame just right, sleeves pushed up to reveal inked skin.
Lily sniffled, her tiny hands twisting in the fabric of her stained dress.
Harry Styles.
You knew of him, in the way that people who lived in the same neighborhood knew of each other. The bookstore café was his, after all. You’d seen him before, in passing—restocking shelves, chatting with customers, sometimes with a little boy by his side. But you’d never spoken beyond polite nods and murmured thank-yous.
You hesitated before taking the napkins, flashing a quick, grateful smile. “Thank you. She’s just—”
“Having a rough go of it,” he finished, nodding. “Understandable. Hot chocolate tragedies are serious business.”
Lily blinked up at him, her lip still wobbling but her sniffles slowing.
Harry crouched beside her, a small smile playing at his lips. “I’ve got a spare jumper in the back—belongs to my son. I can grab it for you, if you’d like.”
Lily glanced at you for reassurance. You squeezed her small hand before nodding. “That’s very kind of you.”
“No trouble at all,” he said before disappearing into the back of the shop.
Lily fidgeted in her chair, picking at the hem of her dress. “I didn’t mean to spill,” she murmured.
“I know, sweetheart,” you said softly. “It was just an accident.”
Before you could say more, Harry returned, holding out a navy-blue sweater. It was slightly oversized, well-loved, the sleeves a little worn at the cuffs.
“Here we go,” he said, handing it to Lily. “Theo—my son—outgrows things faster than I can keep up with, so we always have extras.”
Lily took it, her small fingers brushing against the soft fabric. “Thank you,” she whispered.
Harry smiled, standing back up to his full height. His eyes flicked to you, something unreadable in his gaze. “No need to give it back. Consider it a gift from one hot chocolate lover to another.”
A beat of quiet passed between you, something unspoken lingering in the air.
You cleared your throat, breaking the moment. “That’s really thoughtful of you.”
He shrugged, slipping his hands into his pockets. “Part of the job.”
Lily tugged the sweater over her dress, the sleeves hanging past her fingers. You expected her to protest, but instead, she let out a small giggle, wiggling her arms. “It’s soft.”
Harry grinned. “Glad you approve.”
You exhaled, finally allowing the tension in your shoulders to ease. “Well, thank you again. We really appreciate it.”
“Anytime,” he said, giving a small nod before turning back toward the counter.
You watched him go, your fingers absently tapping against your coffee cup.
You weren’t sure why, but something about the moment stuck with you longer than it should have.
Maybe it was the ease of it, the way Harry had stepped in without hesitation, like it was second nature for him to help. Maybe it was the way he spoke to Lily—not as if she were just a child, but like her feelings mattered. Or maybe it was the simple fact that for the first time in a long while, someone had made your chaotic day feel just a little bit lighter.
You thought about it again a few days later as you sat on a bench at the park, the cool afternoon air crisp against your skin. Lily was somewhere nearby, her laughter carrying on the breeze, but your eyes were glued to the screen of your laptop, fingers tapping against the keyboard as you proofread an article on deadline.
“Just five more minutes, baby,” you murmured absently, knowing she probably wasn’t even listening.
It was one of those afternoons where time felt both endless and fleeting. The playground was buzzing with energy—kids climbing, running, the occasional squeal of excitement cutting through the air. You weren’t really paying attention, though, too caught up in work, too focused on making sure the words in front of you made sense.
A few benches away, Harry was doing much of the same.
Phone in hand, he paced a few steps back and forth, one hand in his pocket, the other holding the mobile to his ear. His brows were slightly furrowed, lips pressed together in that concentrated way people had when they were trying to remain patient on a frustrating call.
Neither of you noticed at first.
Neither of you saw them.
Lily and Theo.
Two tiny forces of nature, colliding without you even realizing it.
It wasn’t until a burst of laughter pulled your focus that you finally looked up.
Your gaze landed on Lily first, standing in the middle of the grass, her hands on her hips, head tilted back in giggles. Across from her, a little boy—a year or so older, dark curls peeking out from beneath a beanie—was laughing just as hard.
They were playing together.
You blinked, momentarily thrown, scanning the area for whoever the child belonged to.
Harry’s voice was still a low murmur as he spoke into the phone, but his eyes had landed on the same scene. His expression softened instantly, the stress from his call momentarily forgotten.
Theo.
You recognized the sweater immediately—the sweater. The same one Harry had given Lily after the hot chocolate incident. It was still too big on her, the sleeves hanging past her fingers, but that wasn’t stopping her from flapping her arms dramatically while Theo doubled over laughing.
It was oddly fascinating, watching them.
Lily, typically so shy around new kids, was standing toe-to-toe with Theo, chattering animatedly, completely unbothered by the fact that they’d only just met. Theo, for his part, looked just as amused, his eyes bright with mischief, like he’d already decided they were going to be best friends.
Your lips twitched into an involuntary smile.
It was… sweet.
Something in your periphery shifted, and you realized Harry was looking at you now.
There was a moment—an unspoken, quiet kind of moment—where neither of you said anything. Just sat there, watching your kids become friends without effort, like it was the simplest thing in the world.
Harry’s phone was still at his ear, but whatever conversation he was having was clearly secondary now. He shook his head slightly, amused, before rubbing a hand along his jaw, his own smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
Without thinking, you spoke.
“Well, this is convenient.”
Harry huffed a laugh, finally ending his call before slipping the phone into his pocket. “Guess they’re making the decisions for us now.”
You nodded toward them. “I take it Theo is the mastermind behind this plan?”
He smirked. “Oh, definitely. He’s got a talent for roping people into whatever ridiculous scheme he’s come up with.”
Lily’s laughter rang out again as Theo dramatically flopped onto the grass, pretending to faint over something she’d said.
You shook your head fondly. “I think Lily might have just met her match.”
“Looks that way,” Harry agreed, leaning back against the bench, his posture relaxed but his gaze still lingering on his son.
You let the silence stretch between you, comfortable in a way you didn’t expect.
It was a strange thing, this… whatever this was.
Before the café, Harry had been nothing more than a familiar face. A neighbor, a bookstore owner, someone you exchanged brief smiles with but never really knew.
Now, though—now, he was sitting next to you, watching your kids become fast friends, and somehow it didn’t feel like a coincidence at all.
Just as you were about to say something else, Lily ran up to you, breathless and grinning. “Mummy! Theo says he has a dog!”
Harry chuckled, clearly predicting where this was going.
“Not just a dog,” Theo corrected, running up beside her. “A really big dog.”
Lily’s eyes went wide. “Can I meet him?”
Harry shot you a look, brows raised in amusement. “You alright with that?”
You hesitated, caught between the natural urge to say no to anything spontaneous—and the realization that, maybe, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to say yes.
After all… maybe there were worse things than a little serendipity.
That thought lingered in your mind long after the park playdate, long after Lily had chattered endlessly about Theo’s “really big dog” and how she was convinced they needed one just like him.
It was still there a week later, tugging at the edges of your thoughts as you walked into the parents' meeting at Lily’s school.
You weren’t particularly looking forward to it—these things were always a mix of too much small talk and too many emails you’d later forget to reply to—but you showed up, because that’s what you did. You juggled deadlines and grocery lists and bedtime routines, and you showed up.
Sliding into one of the chairs near the back of the classroom, you pulled out your notebook, half-listening as the teacher welcomed everyone and started discussing upcoming class activities. The words blurred a little, your mind already jumping to your to-do list for the rest of the day—until a familiar voice cut through the hum of conversation beside you.
“Didn’t peg you for the back-row type.”
Your head turned sharply.
Harry.
Seated next to you, clad in a well-fitted jacket over a soft-looking jumper, casually sprawled in his chair like he wasn’t completely throwing off your focus. His green eyes flickered with amusement as he drummed his fingers lightly against the desk.
You blinked, momentarily thrown. “I—what?”
His lips twitched. “Back row. Feels like the kind of seat you pick if you’re planning to sneak out early.”
You huffed a quiet laugh. “Right, because I’m clearly a rebel parent.”
Harry smirked, but before he could respond, the teacher started explaining the logistics of an upcoming field trip, and the room quieted.
You tried to focus—you really did—but awareness prickled at you, your body attuned to the fact that Harry was right next to you.
It didn’t help that every now and then, you’d catch him glancing your way when the teacher said something mildly ridiculous, his expression just amused enough to make it harder to keep a straight face.
Or that when the topic of chaperones came up, Theo’s name was read out right before Lily’s, the realization settling between you with an unspoken of course they’re in the same class.
And maybe—just maybe—you didn’t miss the way Harry muttered a quiet figures under his breath, a slight shake of his head that made you bite back a smile.
By the time the meeting wrapped up, the teacher dismissing everyone with a reminder to sign up for volunteer slots, you were already gathering your things, ready to slip out—when Harry turned to you.
“Fancy a coffee?”
You froze for half a second.
It was a simple question. Harmless. A casual offer between two parents who, apparently, kept running into each other.
But something about the way he said it—the way his voice dipped just slightly, the way his eyes stayed steady on yours—made it feel less casual.
You hesitated.
And Harry, ever perceptive, caught it immediately. His posture shifted, something careful settling into his expression, like he wasn’t quite sure whether to push or back off.
“I mean,” he added, lightening his tone, “it’s just down the road. No pressure. Could be a good excuse to talk about how we’ve accidentally ended up with kids who seem hell-bent on becoming best friends.”
You swallowed, gripping the strap of your bag a little tighter.
It was tempting. So tempting.
And maybe, once upon a time, you wouldn’t have thought twice about saying yes.
But you weren’t that person anymore. You’d learned to be cautious. To tread carefully when it came to things that had the potential to turn into more than just casual conversation.
And Harry—whether he realized it or not—felt like exactly that kind of thing.
So you smiled, polite but firm. “I appreciate the offer, but I should really get back to work.”
Harry didn’t miss a beat. Didn’t let disappointment show, though something unreadable flickered in his gaze before he nodded, easy and unbothered. “Fair enough. Another time, maybe.”
You hummed, noncommittal.
But as you turned to leave, your heart did this stupid, traitorous thing—this little lurch in your chest—because something in you already knew that this wouldn’t be the last time.
And, of course, you were right.
Because one week later, you were standing on the pavement, clutching Lily’s small hand, rain drenching through your coat as you tried—and failed—not to look as exhausted as you felt.
It had been a long day.
A really long day.
Your babysitter had canceled last minute, leaving you with no choice but to bring Lily along to your late-afternoon client meeting. She’d been good—so good—sitting quietly at the café table, coloring in the pages of her book while you discussed article revisions and deadline extensions. But by the time you stepped out into the dimly lit street, the sky had split open, rain coming down in relentless sheets, and you were both soaked before you even had the chance to open your umbrella.
You exhaled, pressing your palm against your forehead as you attempted to flag down a taxi. No luck.
“Mummy,” Lily whined, shivering beside you. “I’m cold.”
Your heart clenched. “I know, baby. I’m trying—”
A honk cut through the downpour.
You turned toward the sound just as a familiar black Range Rover slowed beside you, the driver’s window rolling down.
Harry.
His curls were a little messy, his face dimly lit by the dashboard lights, one hand gripping the steering wheel as he leaned slightly toward the open window. His brows knitted together the second he took you in.
“Are you seriously walking home in this?”
You blinked against the rain. “I don’t exactly have a choice, Harry.”
He scoffed, already reaching for the unlock button. “Get in.”
You hesitated.
Not because you didn’t want to—you were cold and exhausted, and Lily was on the verge of full-body shivers—but because the last thing you needed was to owe someone anything. To let someone in, even if only for a car ride home.
Harry must have noticed the reluctance on your face because his tone softened. “Come on. No agenda. Just two parents helping each other out.”
Before you could argue, the back door swung open.
“Mummy! Theo’s in here!” Lily’s delighted voice rang out, already scrambling into the seat beside him.
You turned sharply—traitor!—but Lily was grinning, the excitement of seeing her new best friend completely overriding any of your hesitation.
You sighed, defeated. “Guess we’re getting in the car.”
Harry smirked. “Guess you are.”
You climbed into the passenger seat, the warmth of the car immediately soothing your frozen limbs. Your coat dripped against the leather as you fastened your seatbelt, and when Harry reached into the back and wordlessly handed you a hoodie—probably Theo’s again—you swallowed past the tightness in your throat before accepting it.
“Thanks.”
“No problem.” He shifted the car into drive, glancing in the rearview mirror where the kids were already chatting excitedly. “Where to?”
You gave him your address, and he repeated it under his breath like he was committing it to memory.
The hum of the car filled the space between you for a moment, the rain drumming against the windshield. You were suddenly aware of how quiet it was in the front seat—how the easy banter you’d shared before wasn’t there now, replaced by something heavier.
“Long day?” Harry finally asked, his voice softer than before.
You exhaled. “You could say that.”
“I get it,” he murmured. “Some days just feel impossible.”
You turned to look at him, but his eyes stayed on the road, his fingers flexing against the steering wheel.
It would have been easy to nod and leave it at that.
But something about the way he said it—like he really did get it—made the words slip out before you could stop them.
“My babysitter bailed last minute,” you admitted. “Had to bring Lily to work with me. I know she didn’t mind, but it’s just… a lot, sometimes.”
Harry’s fingers tapped lightly against the wheel. “Yeah. I know what you mean.”
A beat of silence.
Then—
“It’s just you and Lily, then?”
You hesitated. Not because it was a secret, but because it was one of those questions that carried weight, even if it was asked casually.
“Yeah,” you said finally. “Just us.”
Another pause. Then, quietly—
“Same. Just me and Theo.”
You glanced at him.
There was something different in his voice now, something laced with memory, something personal.
“What happened?” you asked gently.
He inhaled, long and slow. When he spoke, his voice was even, but you could hear the emotion beneath it.
“My wife—Theo’s mum—passed away a few years ago.”
Your chest tightened. “Harry, I—”
“You don’t have to say you’re sorry.” He exhaled, shaking his head slightly. “It was… unexpected. One day we were planning holidays, the next, I was trying to figure out how to be a single dad.”
Your fingers curled into the sleeves of the hoodie.
You weren’t sure why, but something about hearing him say it—acknowledging it so openly, without dramatics, without self-pity—hit you harder than you expected.
“I left,” you admitted softly.
Harry turned, brow furrowing. “Left?”
You swallowed. “Lily’s dad. I left him.”
Understanding flickered in his gaze, but he didn’t say anything. Just waited.
You let out a slow breath, focusing on the rain streaking against the glass. “It wasn’t… good. I knew if I stayed, it would only get worse. So I left.” A pause. “For her. For Lily.”
Harry didn’t ask for details. Didn’t push.
He just nodded, like that was enough. Like he understood more than he was saying.
The air in the car was heavier now, but not uncomfortable. It wasn’t pity, wasn’t awkward sympathy. It was just two people, two parents, who had both lost something. Who were still finding their way forward.
When the car finally pulled up in front of your building, you turned to him, fingers hovering over the door handle.
“Thank you,” you said, meaning it more than you expected.
Harry met your gaze, something steady and unreadable in his expression. “Anytime.”
And as you climbed out, leading Lily inside, you realized that maybe—just maybe—this wasn’t the last time, either.
And again, you were right.
Because the universe—or fate, or whatever force kept weaving Harry into your life—wasn’t quite done with you yet.
It started as a normal evening. A school event—one of those midwinter, PTA-sponsored gatherings where the kids were running on pure sugar-fueled excitement, and the parents were running on nothing but caffeine and obligation.
You had barely stepped inside the decorated gymnasium when Lily had spotted Theo, the two of them taking off toward the craft station without so much as a backward glance.
“Yeah, sure, don’t say goodbye,” you muttered, exhaling as you peeled off your coat and shoved your gloves into your bag.
“You get used to it.”
Your stomach dipped at the sound of his voice.
You turned to find Harry standing beside you, shaking snow out of his curls, his jacket dusted with white. He looked unfairly good for someone who had just come in from the cold—cheeks flushed, green eyes bright with amusement as he nodded toward the kids.
“First time they ditch you, it stings,” he continued, smirking. “By the hundredth time, you stop taking it personally.”
You huffed a laugh, rolling your eyes. “Good to know.”
For a while, the event played out exactly as expected—parents milling around making polite small talk, kids crafting messy holiday decorations that would inevitably end up forgotten at the bottom of their backpacks.
You kept an eye on Lily, but she and Theo were perfectly entertained, alternating between cookie decorating and attempting to build a fort out of the chairs in the corner of the room.
And then, just as you were considering sneaking off to the refreshment table for a refill on your coffee, the first announcement crackled through the speaker system.
A snowstorm.
A bad one.
Roads already piling up, traffic at a standstill. Everyone advised to stay put until further notice.
A slow, collective groan moved through the crowd.
You exhaled sharply, rubbing your fingers over your temples.
“You’ve got to be kidding me.”
Beside you, Harry let out a low whistle. “Guess we’re stuck here for a while.”
You turned to him, narrowing your eyes. “You sound entirely too relaxed about this.”
He smirked. “Because I’ve accepted my fate.” He nodded toward Theo and Lily, who were thriving in the chaos, currently attempting to organize some kind of group game. “They, on the other hand, are living their best lives.”
You sighed, watching as Lily excitedly gestured for Theo to follow her to the makeshift play area.
“Traitor,” you muttered under your breath.
Harry chuckled. “Come on,” he said, nodding toward an empty classroom that had been opened up as an extra seating area. “Might as well find somewhere to sit before we’re reduced to standing in the hallway.”
You followed him, grateful for the momentary escape from the crowded gym.
The classroom was small, with a handful of desks pushed against the walls. Harry dropped into one of the chairs, stretching his legs out in front of him, while you settled into the seat beside him, cradling your coffee cup between your palms.
For a moment, there was nothing but the muffled sound of voices from the hallway, the occasional scrape of a chair from another room.
And then—
“So,” Harry mused, glancing sideways at you. “On a scale from mild to intervention-level dependency, how bad is your caffeine addiction?”
You blinked at him. “Excuse me?”
He nodded toward your cup, smirking. “That’s, what, your third coffee tonight?”
You scoffed. “Second, actually. And I’ll have you know that my caffeine intake is perfectly normal.”
He hummed, unconvinced. “Sure.”
You narrowed your eyes. “I bet you have a thing too, don’t you?”
His brows raised. “A thing?”
“Yes. Some habit or vice you’re embarrassingly reliant on.” You smirked. “Let me guess—you’re a late-night snacker.”
Harry scoffed, shaking his head. “Not even close.”
You tapped your chin, pretending to consider. “Okay. Chronic over-user of pet names?”
His lips twitched. “I mean, love, I do have a tendency—”
You groaned. “Oh, that checks out.”
Harry grinned, his dimples deepening. “You got me.”
For a moment, the conversation settled into something easy, the banter light, playful. And you—despite the exhaustion, despite the long night ahead—felt…
Good.
Harry shifted slightly, watching you. “You’re smiling.”
Your brows furrowed. “I am?”
“Yeah,” he murmured, his voice quieter now. “It’s nice.”
And that—that small, simple sentence—made something tighten in your chest.
Because Harry wasn’t flirting. He wasn’t teasing.
He was just… noticing.
And for the first time in a long time, you felt truly seen.
You cleared your throat, looking away, focusing on the rim of your cup. “Don’t get used to it.”
Harry chuckled, but didn’t press.
You sat there for a little while longer, the room quieter than the ones beyond it, but filled with something else.
Something unspoken.
Something that felt an awful lot like anticipation.
That’s what had been simmering under the surface ever since that snowed-in night at the school.
You told yourself it was nothing—that it was just the circumstances, the way you’d both been forced into conversation, the way time had slowed just enough for you to forget that Harry Styles was not supposed to be part of your life in any meaningful way.
But then came Saturday.
And Saturday ruined everything.
It had been Lily’s idea to go to the bookstore café, but you didn’t exactly fight her on it.
You could pretend all you wanted, but the truth was, you liked it there. The smell of coffee, the cozy chairs tucked between shelves, the soft murmur of people flipping through books—it was one of the few places in the city where your brain actually slowed down for a moment.
So, you’d packed up your laptop, bundled Lily in her coat, and headed down the familiar street, telling yourself that Harry might not even be working today. That it wouldn’t mean anything if you ran into him.
And then you walked inside, and he was right there.
Behind the counter, sleeves pushed up to his elbows, laughing at something one of his employees had said before turning at just the right moment—seeing you.
His eyes brightened. “Look who it is.”
Your stomach flipped. Stupid. Completely ridiculous.
“Hi, Harry.” You cleared your throat, pushing past the way his smile made your chest feel tight. “Busy today?”
“Not too bad.” He leaned against the counter. “Here for your fix?”
You scoffed, already setting your bag down on the edge. “I’ll have you know I went an entire day without coffee yesterday.”
Harry placed a hand over his heart, mock-surprised. “I don’t believe you.”
You rolled your eyes, but Lily was less focused on your caffeine consumption and more on the glass case filled with pastries.
Harry caught her staring, smirking. “Hungry, love?”
She nodded enthusiastically.
“Well, lucky for you, I’ve got some fresh croissants that need a home.” He grabbed a plate and slid two onto it before adding, “On the house.”
You immediately shook your head. “Harry, you don’t have to—”
“I want to,” he said simply, then met your gaze. “Stay. Sit down for a bit.”
It wasn’t a request. It wasn’t loaded with anything, wasn’t flirtatious or heavy.
It was just… easy.
So you stayed.
You found a table near the window, sipping your coffee while Lily and Theo—who had conveniently appeared out of nowhere—settled on the floor nearby with a pile of books between them.
And somehow, Harry ended up in the chair across from you.
It wasn’t intentional. At least, you told yourself it wasn’t.
It was just conversation—banter, sarcasm, Lily’s constant interruptions to tell you random facts about the book she was reading.
And then… it wasn’t.
Because at some point, the edges of the conversation softened.
At some point, you started talking about things that weren’t just surface-level.
At some point, he told you about the bookstore—how it had started as a risk, how he wasn’t sure if it would work, but he’d wanted Theo to have a place to grow up around stories.
And at some point, you found yourself telling him about your writing, about the way you’d stumbled into freelancing after leaving your old life behind, about how sometimes, you missed the structure of an office, but mostly, you liked this. The freedom. The control over your own world.
Harry had listened.
Really listened.
And then he’d said something—something about how he admired that, about how he could see how much you’d built for yourself.
And that’s when it happened.
That’s when you realized.
This feels like a date.
The realization hit like a punch to the ribs.
Because it wasn’t a date. It couldn’t be.
You weren’t dating. You weren’t even thinking about dating. That wasn’t part of your life anymore, wasn’t something you could afford to let yourself want.
And yet—
You were sitting across from a man who made you feel like maybe it was.
A man who made it easy. Who made you laugh, who made you forget to keep your guard up, who looked at you in a way that made you feel like more than just a tired mother balancing a thousand things at once.
And that—that—was terrifying.
So, before he could say anything else, before you could let yourself sit in the moment for even a second longer, you panicked.
You shot up from your chair so fast Harry’s brows furrowed.
“I should go,” you blurted, already reaching for your bag.
Harry blinked. “What?”
You forced a smile. “I just—Lily has a lot of homework, and I need to—”
Harry wasn’t stupid.
You could see the confusion in his expression, the way his body tensed just slightly, the way his fingers curled around his mug like he was trying to figure out where the shift had happened.
But he didn’t push.
He just nodded, slow and careful, like he was trying to let you run if you needed to.
Lily pouted as you grabbed her hand, but she didn’t argue.
Harry said goodbye to her, ruffled Theo’s hair, then glanced back at you just once before you pushed open the door and stepped out into the cold.
And as you walked away—your heart pounding, your hands trembling—you told yourself you’d done the right thing.
You told yourself that leaving was better.
That letting him get too close would only make things harder.
You told yourself all of that.
And yet—
It didn’t stop you from feeling like you’d just made a mistake.
In fact, it only made it worse.
The whole way home, Lily kept glancing up at you, brows furrowed in confusion, like she knew something had happened but couldn’t quite figure out what. And the next morning, when she asked if you were going back to the bookstore soon, you’d mumbled something noncommittal, changed the subject, and buried yourself in work.
For days, you convinced yourself you’d done the right thing. That putting space between you and Harry was necessary. That whatever this strange, unexpected thing was between you—it wasn’t real.
But while you were busy trying to ignore it, two small, scheming masterminds were doing the exact opposite.
“I think my dad likes your mum.”
Theo’s voice was quiet, but not that quiet.
Lily, crouched beside him under the slide at the park, frowned. “I know.”
Theo blinked. “You do?”
Lily gave him a look, as if obviously. “He always smiles when she’s around. And he looks at her like my teacher looks at her coffee.”
Theo squinted. “Like he needs her?”
“Exactly.”
Theo leaned back, lips pursed in thought. “Well, that’s a problem.”
Lily nodded gravely. “Because my mum likes your dad, too.”
Theo’s eyes widened. “Really?”
“Yeah.” Lily huffed, crossing her arms. “But she’s scared.”
Theo considered this, chewing on his lip. Then, slowly, a smirk stretched across his face.
“Well, that just means we have to fix it.”
Lily narrowed her eyes. “How?”
Theo grinned. “Leave that to me.”
You should have known something was up when Lily had asked—too sweetly—if you wanted to take her to the park that weekend.
You should have been suspicious when she mentioned, offhandedly, that Theo had told her he and Harry were going to be there at the same time.
But you—naive, unsuspecting, and still drowning in your own avoidance—had just gone along with it.
Which was exactly how you ended up here.
Standing at the edge of the field, watching as Theo and Lily cackled like tiny villains, while Harry—completely unaware of their plot—ran around playing soccer with them.
And you?
You were helpless.
Because, despite everything, despite every wall you had thrown up, despite every reason you had to keep your distance—you couldn’t look away.
Harry looked happy.
Really, truly happy.
His dimples were deep, his laughter loud and unrestrained. His curls were a mess from the wind, cheeks flushed from the cold, eyes crinkling at the corners as he dodged Theo’s attempt to steal the ball.
And Lily?
She looked just as free.
She wasn’t shy, wasn’t hesitating—she was grinning, giggling so hard that she tripped, falling right into Harry’s arms as he caught her mid-stumble.
And that—that moment—was what did it.
Because when Harry steadied her, ruffling her hair before sending her off again, you felt something click.
Something shift.
And suddenly, the thought you had been pushing away for weeks broke through like a crack in the dam, relentless and impossible to ignore.
This could be something.
Something good. Something real. Something you weren’t sure you were ready for—but something you didn’t want to run from anymore.
Because, maybe…
Maybe it wasn’t just serendipity.
Maybe it was something that was supposed to happen all along.
That thought followed you home. It followed you through dinner, through Lily’s animated retelling of her very official soccer victory, through the quiet moments when she was curled up in bed, her breathing slow and even.
And it followed you long after that, settling in your chest, stubborn and impossible to ignore.
Because you knew what you had to do.
So, the next afternoon, after too much pacing and too much overthinking, you found yourself standing outside the bookstore café, heart hammering as you pushed open the door.
Harry was behind the counter, sleeves rolled up, a pencil tucked behind his ear as he scanned the inventory list in front of him. He looked focused, but the second he glanced up and saw you, something flickered across his face—something cautious.
You swallowed. Right. You did that.
Taking a breath, you stepped forward. “Can we talk?”
He set the clipboard down, wiping his hands on a cloth before nodding toward the back. “Come on.”
You followed him past the bookshelves, through a small hallway that led to a quieter seating area. It was dimly lit, quieter than the front of the shop, and suddenly, this felt very real.
Harry turned to you, arms crossed, waiting.
You exhaled. “I—I wanted to say I’m sorry.”
His brows furrowed slightly, but he didn’t interrupt.
You forced yourself to meet his gaze. “For running. For… whatever that was.” You sighed, rubbing your hands over your jeans. “I got scared.”
His expression didn’t change, but something in his posture shifted. A quiet understanding settling between you.
“I get it,” he said finally. “But I need to know where your head is at, Y/N.” His voice was even, steady. “Because I don’t do games. I don’t do halfway.”
You swallowed, throat tight.
“I know.”
He stepped closer, eyes never leaving yours. “So, what do you want?”
You hesitated, heart pounding.
But then, you thought about Lily—your Lily. Thought about how effortlessly she had let Theo in, how much brighter she had been since meeting him.
And then, you thought about yourself.
About the way Harry made you laugh. About the way he looked at you—like you weren’t just a mother, just a woman who had learned how to live cautiously, but someone he saw.
And suddenly, the answer wasn’t scary anymore.
“I want to try,” you whispered.
Harry’s shoulders relaxed. His jaw unclenched. And then, slowly, carefully, he stepped forward.
His fingers reached out, brushing a damp strand of hair from your face. “Yeah?”
You nodded, exhaling shakily. “Yeah.”
His lips quirked, but he didn’t say anything.
He just leaned in.
The kiss was soft.
Lingering.
Like it was meant to happen.
And maybe…
Maybe it was.
Maybe it had always been leading to this. To a quiet evening, to wine and laughter and the slow, inevitable pull of something neither of you could ignore any longer.
You weren’t supposed to end up at Harry’s place that night. It had started with dinner—just a casual thing, an unspoken agreement that whatever was growing between you should have space to exist outside of fleeting moments and bookstore conversations.
The kids had been there, of course. It wasn’t a date. It wasn’t something you had planned.
But it had felt easy.
Effortless, even.
Like the four of you were already slipping into place, like Theo rolling his eyes at Lily’s terrible knock-knock jokes was as natural as Harry stealing a bite of food off your plate, smirking when you swatted at him.
And then, somehow, it had stretched later than expected.
The kids had curled up on the couch, movie playing softly in the background, their laughter slowly fading into soft, steady breaths.
And then—
Then it was just you and Harry.
Alone.
A glass of wine, the fire crackling softly in the background.
Your legs tucked under you as you sat on the couch, warmth settling in your limbs—not just from the wine, but from this. From him.
Harry leaned back, fingers tapping against his glass. “So.”
You raised a brow. “So?”
He smirked. “Are we still pretending this isn’t happening?”
Your breath hitched.
Because this.
This was happening.
The easy way he watched you. The way your body tilted toward him without thinking. The way you felt calm here, in his space, in this moment.
You exhaled, heart hammering as you set your wine down.
“I don’t want to pretend,” you admitted.
Harry studied you for a long moment. Then, slowly, he set his glass aside, shifting closer.
And when he leaned in—when he brushed his lips against yours, just barely, just enough to give you a chance to stop this—you didn’t.
You pressed closer.
And finally, finally, you let yourself fall.
Right into him. Right into the warmth of his hands, the steady press of his mouth, the way he didn’t hesitate when you kissed him back.
It was slow at first, unhurried and exploratory, like you were both learning something new—even though this had been building for months. Even though the tension between you had been simmering, bubbling over in every stolen glance, every playful smirk, every time he looked at you like he knew exactly what you were trying to hide.
And now, you weren’t hiding anymore.
His hands found your waist, fingers curling into the fabric of your sweater, dragging you in until you were flush against him. He was so warm, the solid weight of his chest pressing into yours, his scent intoxicating—something woody, something clean, something completely Harry.
You let out a soft gasp when he tilted his head, deepening the kiss, his tongue brushing over yours in a slow, teasing stroke.
That sound—it did something to him.
Because suddenly, his grip tightened.
And then, you were moving.
He guided you backward until your lower back hit the edge of the kitchen counter. You barely had time to process the cool surface against your skin before his hands were everywhere—sliding beneath your sweater, mapping the curves of your waist, the dip of your spine, his fingers pressing just firmly enough to make you arch into him.
“Harry—”
He groaned at the way you said his name, his lips never leaving yours as he lifted you onto the counter, spreading your thighs as he stepped between them.
And that was it.
That was the moment everything tipped over the edge.
Because then, Harry was everywhere.
His mouth was hot and insistent against your neck, dragging down, pressing open-mouthed kisses to your collarbone, nipping at your skin just enough to make you whimper.
“Been thinking about this for so long,” he murmured against your throat, his voice thick, husky, wrecked.
Your breath hitched. “Me too.”
He pulled back just enough to meet your gaze. His eyes were dark, blown-out, his chest rising and falling as he scanned your face. Checking. Waiting.
You exhaled, chest tight, lips swollen from his kisses.
“I want this, Harry.” Your voice was quiet but firm. “I want you.”
Something in him snapped.
And then, he gave you exactly what you asked for.
And then, he gave you exactly what you asked for.
But not in the way you expected.
Because for all the urgency—the heat, the months of unresolved tension stretching between you—Harry didn’t rush.
He kissed you slowly, deliberately, his hands steady as they traced the outline of your body, as if he were memorizing you. Like he wanted to savor every second.
And when he finally lifted you into his arms, carrying you effortlessly through the dimly lit hallway, you didn’t protest. Didn’t question it.
You just let yourself be his.
The bedroom was dark, moonlight pooling in through the window, the sheets cool against your back when he laid you down.
And for a moment—just a moment—Harry didn’t move.
He just looked at you.
His green eyes flickered over your face, your parted lips, the way your chest rose and fell beneath him. His fingers skimmed up your thigh, teasing, light enough to make you shiver, before he leaned down, his lips hovering just over yours.
"You’re beautiful," he murmured. "You know that, right?"
Your breath caught.
Because it wasn’t a line.
He wasn’t trying to seduce you. He wasn’t saying it just to say it.
He meant it.
And you could feel yourself unraveling beneath him.
"Harry—"
But your words cut off when he kissed you again, deeper this time, his fingers slipping beneath the hem of your sweater, tugging it up, peeling it off with aching slowness.
His hands traced over your bare skin, up your ribcage, over the dip of your waist. His touch was reverent, patient—like he wanted to learn every inch of you, every soft sound you made when he touched you just right.
Your hands were just as desperate, fingers threading into his curls, tugging lightly as you pressed up into him.
He groaned, breaking the kiss just long enough to yank off his own shirt, tossing it aside before meeting your gaze again.
You exhaled sharply, taking him in.
The tattoos you had only glimpsed before, now completely on display—the swallows over his chest, the butterfly below his ribs, the intricate designs that inked his arms, his stomach, his strong, solid frame.
And then, he kissed you again.
Slower this time. Deeper.
His mouth trailed lower, over your collarbone, down the valley between your breasts, his fingers working at the button of your jeans, slipping them down, kissing along every inch of newly exposed skin.
When his lips met the inside of your thigh, you gasped—gasped, because he was so close to where you needed him, but still taking his damn time.
"Harry—"
"Shh," he murmured, pressing a kiss higher, his stubble scratching deliciously against your sensitive skin. "Let me take my time with you, love."
And then, he did.
He kissed his way up your thighs, parting them further, his hands gripping your hips as his mouth finally—finally—pressed against you.
You gasped, back arching, fingers tangling into the sheets as he licked into you, slow and deliberate, like he was savoring every reaction, every sound that spilled from your lips.
"Fuck," you choked out, hips jerking involuntarily.
He hummed, the vibration sending another wave of pleasure through you as his tongue flicked exactly where you needed it, his hands holding you open, steadying you, grounding you.
And when he slipped a finger inside you—just one, at first, then another, curling them perfectly— you nearly came undone.
Your body tightened, the pleasure mounting too fast, too intense, and you could feel it—feel yourself teetering on the edge.
"That’s it," Harry murmured against you, his voice thick with lust and admiration. "Let go for me, love."
And you did.
Your orgasm ripped through you, waves of pleasure rolling through every inch of your body as your hips jerked against his mouth, his tongue not relenting—**not even for a second—**as he worked you through it, letting you fall apart completely.
By the time he finally pulled back, his lips were wet, his pupils blown, his expression completely wrecked.
"You taste fucking perfect," he rasped, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand before leaning over you again, caging you in beneath him.
You were still shaking, still catching your breath, but you wanted more.
You needed more.
"Harry—"
He kissed you before you could finish, swallowing your words as he kicked off his jeans, rolling his hips against yours, letting you feel how hard he was for you.
And then, finally, he lined himself up, pausing—just for a second.
His forehead pressed against yours, his breathing uneven.
"You okay?" he murmured, voice ragged.
"Yes," you breathed. "I want you."
That was all he needed.
And then, he pushed inside you.
A broken sound tore from his throat the second he was buried in you—deep, slow, perfect.
And you—fuck, you felt everything.
The stretch, the fullness, the delicious ache of him sinking into you, inch by inch, until he was completely inside you.
"Fuck," he groaned, his jaw clenching, his hands gripping your hips so tightly.
He didn’t move at first. Just stayed there, letting you adjust, letting you feel him.
And then—
Then he pulled out, just enough before thrusting back in, deeper this time.
You gasped, fingers digging into his back, clinging to him.
It was slow at first. Deep and unhurried. Like he wanted to memorize you, like he wanted you to feel all of him.
But then—
Then you moaned his name.
And everything changed.
Harry growled, his grip tightening, his pace picking up, thrusting harder, faster, deeper.
"Fuck, Y/N—" His voice was wrecked, his body pressing you into the mattress, claiming you, ruining you.
And you—you didn’t care.
You wanted to be ruined.
You wanted all of him.
His hand slipped between you, fingers finding your clit, rubbing tight circles that sent shockwaves through you.
"You gonna come again for me, love?" he murmured, his lips brushing against your ear.
"Yes—Harry—fuck—"
"That’s it," he groaned. "Come for me."
And you did.
You shattered around him, your orgasm crashing over you like a tidal wave, your entire body trembling as he followed right after, burying himself deep, spilling inside you, groaning your name like a prayer.
For a long moment, the room was filled with nothing but harsh breathing, racing heartbeats, the aftermath of something that felt inevitable.
And then, Harry moved.
He didn’t pull away. Didn’t let you go.
He just wrapped himself around you, holding you close, pressing a kiss to your damp temple.
"Stay," he murmured, voice soft, tender.
And this time—
You didn’t run.
The smell of coffee woke you before the sunlight did.
Your body was aching in the best way, muscles deliciously sore, the sheets warm and soft against your skin. For a moment, you just laid there, blinking slowly, listening to the faint sounds of movement coming from beyond the bedroom door.
And then you realized.
You weren’t alone.
Not in the way you used to be.
Not in the way that had felt permanent for so long.
You exhaled, stretching slightly before sitting up, pulling the duvet tighter around you.
Harry’s shirt—which you had shamelessly stolen off the floor at some point during the night—hung loosely around your shoulders, smelling like him, feeling like him.
You pushed the bedroom door open quietly, stepping into the hall, and followed the sound of voices into the kitchen.
And the sight that greeted you?
It nearly knocked the breath from your lungs.
Harry stood at the stove, clad in nothing but a pair of low-hanging sweatpants, a spatula in one hand, a coffee cup in the other.
And he wasn’t alone.
Theo and Lily sat at the kitchen island, chattering away, their legs swinging as they watched him flip pancakes.
Theo snickered. “That one’s burnt.”
Harry scoffed, dramatically flipping it onto a plate. “It’s golden brown, thank you very much.”
Lily giggled. “Theo says you always burn the first one.”
Harry smirked. “Well, your mum distracted me.”
At that, you cleared your throat.
Three heads turned toward you in unison.
Theo and Lily grinned.
Harry’s eyes flickered over you—his shirt swallowing your frame, your bare legs peeking out from underneath.
And then, slowly, he smirked.
“What?” you asked, fighting back a smile.
His dimples deepened. “You like seeing me in dad mode?”
You rolled your eyes, stepping forward to grab a mug from the counter. “I think I just like seeing you.”
Harry stilled for half a second.
And then, with zero warning, he was behind you—wrapping his arms around your waist, pressing a slow, lingering kiss to the side of your neck.
Your breath hitched. “Harry—”
“Get used to it, love,” he murmured against your skin.
Your heart stumbled.
And suddenly, you knew.
This was real.
This was yours.
And for the first time in a long, long time…
You weren’t afraid.
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g1rld1ary · 8 months ago
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christmas eve - sirius black x fem!reader
wc: 2405
cw: pure fluff, swearing, you meet sirius' friends on Christmas eve
me: happy christmas eve chickens!!!! hope u r all staying safe and happy and enjoying the holidays!!!! xxxx
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If you had been asked in school if you would ever fancy Sirius Black, you would have said never in a million years. Sirius Black was a loud-mouthed, annoying, entitled son of a bitch. However, many years later, you would only say your boyfriend was a son of a bitch — you hated that woman.
If either of your respective groups of friends had been asked the same question, you were sure they would have given identical answers. In school you were quiet, polite and stayed under the radar. And Sirius was, well, Sirius. There was no way the two of you would ever get along.
Admittedly, you still didn’t exactly look the pair. Sirius and his dark silky hair, electric silver eyes and intimidating worn leather jacket, and you with your muted colour palette and unassuming appearance. Yet, you thought you went together pretty well. Still, you could both understand that even time and maturity didn’t make your get together more expected. In fact, you were probably the last person the marauders expected to show up to their Christmas Eve dinner.
When Christmas Eve finally came, Sirius and James were busy setting up his and Lily's dining room for the perfect holiday event. Decked in horrendous matching Christmas jumpers with terrible puns stamped across the front, each boy broke into laughter whenever they caught a glimpse of the other’s across the table as they lay down the fancy cutlery. Remus and Lily, cooking in the other room, had opted for more neutral red and green jumpers as a tribute to the season.
“Come on, mate, we’re brothers yet you’ve kept this girl hidden for months now, can’t you just tell me?” James begged, arranging the centrepieces to be spaced how he knew Lily liked.
“Patience, Prongsy, you’ll meet her soon enough. Promise you’ll be nice to her?”
“When have I not been nice?” James cried, hands up in mock offence. Sirius just shook his head, turning to arrange some pillows.
James cast him an inquisitive look, protective wasn’t usually Sirius’ style, which meant that something about you was really different. He’d been considering that for a while, and his suspicions were only confirmed with every passing day.
There were three main reasons that James thought Sirius was (for lack of a better word) serious about you. Firstly, Sirius was healthier. With the family he was born with, it wasn’t surprising that Sirius had a host of trauma and mental health issues. And though he’d tried therapy and meds a handful of times the habit had never really stuck and he’d always had a level of discomfort in his own body. Lately, though, Sirius had seemed more relaxed and in control. James wasn’t stupid, he knew that a partner couldn’t fix anyone, but he was absolutely more inclined to approve of one who made his best friend feel like himself again.
Secondly, Sirius was more private. Sirius had always had an outrageous sense of humour, uninhibited when it came to sex jokes or sharing conquests. But recently James had noticed that while Sirius still made jokes they were aimed at other people, he’d almost completely stopped talking about his own sex life. Of course, when prompted he would boast about how sexy his girlfriend was and how incredible and active your sex life was, but it was never Sirius bringing it up, or making gross comments about your body and what you could do with it.
Finally, Sirius was gentle. He’d always been charming, but the unfiltered adoration in his eyes when he spoke about you took James aback — he’d never seen it in his brother before. It was so pure and well-intentioned that James knew in his core that Sirius was head over heels and the fall was not coming to an end any time soon.
As the clock ticked by the gang all trickled in, the dining room filling with warmth and laughter. At five minutes past nine, you rang the doorbell.
“Is this the girlfriend?” Lily clapped with delight, jumping up and down with Mary.
“I’ll let her in. Play nice,” Sirius said with a stern sweep of the room, satisfied when his friends all played along, nodding solemnly.
Standing on the Potter’s doorstep you were ball of anxiety. You hadn’t seen any of the marauders — apart from your boyfriend — since you finished school, taking a muggle job. Thankfully Sirius opened the door, greeting you with his toothy smile.
“Hi, lovely,” He said, engulfing you in a bear hug. You giggled, wrapping one arm around him, the other holding up a purple umbrella.
“Hi,” You smiled back, “Sorry I’m late, all the houses look the same.”
“What are you talking about? You’re right on time.” A lie, but a kind one so you let it be. You shook the water off your umbrella before stepping inside.
Safe in a warm home you leant up on your tiptoes to plant a kiss on Sirius’ lips as he slid the coat down your arms, hanging it up on a hook beside you. You were half-tempted to just stay in his arms for the rest of the night and abandon the dinner altogether, but you figured that wasn’t possible while you were inside someone else’s house. It seemed like Sirius had the same idea, pulling away with a groan.
“Come on, everyone’s waiting to meet you.” You followed him out of the entryway, calming yourself with a breath.
“Ladies and gentlemen, may I present my girlfriend.” Sirius revealed you dramatically as you waved shyly, shifting in your small brown heels.
“Uh, hey—”
“Holy shit, it’s you?” Marlene slammed her hand on the dining table. You jumped slightly, squinting to figure out what was going on. Your mouth dropped open as you connected the dots and looked up at Sirius.
“Do they not know we’re dating? Sirius!” You scolded him, smacking him on the bicep. Sirius floundered for a moment, struggling to summon the charm that usually got him out of trouble.
“In my defence,” He preached, “Would they have believed me?”
“I would not have,” Peter put in helpfully. You laughed, putting a hand to your forehead in exasperation.
“I guess I don’t blame you. It’s nice to see you, Peter, by the way. Long time no see, I’ve heard so much about you all.” The group all shared a look, something akin to guilt growing that they hadn’t seen someone they graduated with for years.
“And we know nothing about you,” Lily said with an expectant look to Sirius, “Since your boyfriend was so insistent on keeping you hidden away from us.” Sirius just shrugged, lifting his hands in surrender.
“Oh, baby, are you ashamed of me?” You teased with a dramatic pout.
“What’s there to be ashamed of? You’re perfect.” Sirius swooped down to press a kiss on your cheek. You grinned subconsciously as Mary and Marlene mirrored your expression. Sirius had dated a lot of people but they’d never seen him be so gentle.
“Is anyone else scared of Sirius being a normal human being?” James stage whispered and the others all agreed, joking at their friend’s expense.
“Enough gossiping about me you heathens, I’m helping Lily serve up some food. Right, Lils?” Sirius made a summoning motion and Lily followed him, a small smile still on her lips. He’d chosen wisely, Lily was the least likely to tear him to shreds about his behaviour.
You sat shyly on one of the couches in the Potter’s living room, studying your nails as you tried to come up with conversation.
“So, are you working, studying?” Remus asked kindly, putting you out of your awkward misery.
“How’d you and Padfoot meet — again?”
“How’d a twat like Pads score a girl like you?”
“I’m working, I run a muggle bookshop. Sirius came in one day by chance and just kept returning until eventually we started going out.”
“Sirius reading?” Mary asked incredulously, drawing laughter from you. You nodded happily, glad to talk about your boyfriend.
“Surprising I know, but he’s been really into it over the last few months!”
“Can I just defend myself and say that I was shopping for Remus’ birthday gift the first time,” Sirius popped his head through the door, “I didn’t start reading until I wanted to get her to like me.” You shook your head with a smile, rolling your eyes playfully.
“I was going to say I couldn’t imagine Sirius perusing a book store for fun, but it makes a lot more sense when you say it’s for a girl,” Marlene teased, popping up to help Sirius bring the dishes to the dining table.
“Hey! I’m an intellectual now, you arse.” Sirius pulled out your chair for you as the group migrated to the dining table.
“Yeah, okay, Padfoot,” Remus snorted and Sirius scoffed in false annoyance before you all fell silent, devouring the meal.
You ate and shared stories for hours and you felt strangely at home among the group. At some point Sirius, sitting beside you, threw an arm over your shoulder and you cuddled into his warmth.
You loved learning about the Marauders, you only remembered fragments from school since you were never close with any of them. James being an auror made perfect sense when you remembered his amazing DADA performances, and Remus becoming a teacher was a wonderful sequel to his long tutoring sessions in seventh year. Lily expecting a baby so young had shook up their home life but the house had clearly started getting child-ready even though it was months away. Regardless, the group welcomed you warmly and you felt immediately at home.
“I just can’t believe that you of all people are together. I mean after all this time, how you both were in school… what are the odds?” Peter asked, reaching over the table to take another scoop of vegetables. You bit your lip and tried to control the heat creeping up your neck.
“I think we balance each other out,” You reasoned, “Sirius is such a… distinct character that he needs someone boring like me to bring him down.”
“You, boring? You’re the daughter that everyone wants!” Marlene laughed, sipping a red wine.
“I couldn’t function without her.” Sirius laced your fingers together, gaze heavy on you. “She reminds me to take care of myself, go to bed before three A.M., and of course, is hot and sexy as fuck.” That was the Sirius his friends all knew, but the school-era immaturity was gone. No longer was it the ladies-man Sirius Black trying to get into someone’s pants, instead, it was Sirius making a dumb joke with someone he loved.
“Sirius!” You cried, covering your face with both hands, including the one Sirius had attached to yours. Times like these you could feel the differences between you — Sirius was known for his crude humour, you would never bring up how sexy you thought Sirius was, joke or not, especially not in front of people you didn’t really know.
The night progressed with more reminiscing and storytelling, and you listened enraptured as they told story after story of pranks and parties, a life you were unaware of being led right beside you at school. You all ended up tipsy, an embarrassing stack of empty wine bottles building up at the end of the table.
As you were told was a common occurrence, the group all decided to just stay over at the Potters, pulling out mattresses and spots on the sofa with practised speed. You took the place they gave you, grateful to still be welcome.
Swaddled in blankets, Sirius was the first asleep, dead to the world in a matter of moments. For someone who stayed up half the night, he really did pass out as soon as his head hit the pillow. Whenever he was with you, anyway.
Someone across the room called your name in a whisper, wand faintly illuminated. You sat up to look their way, finding the rest of Sirius’ friends looking at you.
“We just wanted to say we really like you, and we’re really happy for you and Padfoot, even if we were weird at the start,”” Mary said and you couldn’t contain your grin.
“And why weren’t we friends in school? We would’ve gotten along great,” Remus added, rubbing tired eyes.
“I would have been putting a target on my own back,” You confessed, “You were all in the same house, confident in yourselves and could defend yourself against the bullies. I was alone in my house and deeply insecure. Even if we were friends I would’ve gone back to my common room at the end of the day and been vulnerable. It was easier to just be alone.”
“You thought that through.” James nodded appreciatively but you just shrugged, a fact was a fact.
The conversation moved away from you for a while, whispers and stifled giggles bouncing across the room.
“You know that Sirius is in love with you, right?” James blurted out of nowhere, slapping a hand over his mouth.
“What?”
“Isn’t it obvious? He looks at you like he’s your whole world. He raves about you all the time; how great you are, how he’s so glad he met you. He’s my brother and I know him better than he knows himself; he’s mad for you.”
You took a moment to let that sink in. You hadn’t put too much thought into whether Sirius loved you, you’d always just been happy with the way they were going.
“Oh,” You hesitated. “I hadn’t considered that. Well, um, I should probably get to sleep, I have a lot of family to see tomorrow.” It was a poor excuse, you knew, but that was a big word.
You bade the group goodnight once more before snuggling into Sirius, and he instinctually wrapped his arm around your waist. As you drifted off to sleep, the thought crossed your mind that maybe, love wasn’t so out of the picture.
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dracosprettygirl · 3 months ago
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ᯓ★ just a baby!
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pairing: dad!sirius x reader word count: 1.6k words summary: james potter, and his constant urge to be babied. warnings: fluff; weaponized baby fever; sirius being a girl dad through and through; marauders being marauders; second-hand embarrassment A/N: inspired by this max & yuki reel that popped up on my feed today.
♫ baby by me by 50 cent & ne-yo.
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The baby was asleep.
That was the miracle.
The actual miracle.
You and Sirius sat frozen on the couch like museum statues, barely daring to breathe, afraid even the rustle of your eyelashes would wake the tiny, swaddled bundle currently snoring in the bassinet.
"She’s perfect," Sirius whispered, gazing at the baby like she hung the stars. "She has my nose."
"You have a dog nose," you whispered back.
"And it’s majestic. She’s lucky."
Before you could argue, a sharp knock knock knock exploded at the door.
Your heart stopped. Sirius looked like he’d just witnessed murder.
"Don’t answer it," he hissed.
"Sirius, they know we’re home."
"Let’s pretend we’re asleep."
Another knock. Louder. Then James Potter’s unmistakable voice:
"OI, PADFOOT! YOU IN THERE? YOU HAVE A BABY TO SHOW US!"
The baby stirred. You and Sirius both lunged forward in panic. By some divine mercy, she only snorted and rolled to the side.
Sirius exhaled like he’d been underwater for twenty years.
You padded over to the door, already hearing Remus’s polite murmuring and Peter’s excited babbling in the background.
When you opened it, the chaos stepped in.
James strode through like he owned the place, holding a gift basket the size of a cauldron. Lily trailed behind, shaking her head with a fond smile.
"Where is she?" James demanded. "Where is the tiny Sirius spawn?"
"Shh!" Sirius whisper-yelled from the couch. "She’s sleeping."
"Ooh, dangerous game," Remus said, stepping inside with a bag of books labeled Baby’s First Spells.
Peter peeked into the bassinet with wide eyes. "She’s got a full head of hair! Already cooler than Wormtail Jr."
"You don’t have a kid," Sirius muttered.
"Exactly. So she’s winning."
The group circled the bassinet like it was sacred. Lily leaned down first, brushing her fingers over the baby’s soft hair.
"She’s beautiful," she whispered. "She looks like you, Y/N."
Sirius gasped dramatically. "She looks like me too!"
"Mate," James said, smirking. "She looks like a potato in a blanket. Let’s give her a month before we determine whose hairline she’s inherited."
Sirius crossed his arms. "She has my cheekbones."
"She doesn’t even have cheekbones yet," Remus pointed out. "She’s two weeks old."
Sirius looked genuinely offended. "I’ll have you know, she’s already mastered brooding."
You smiled. “Everyone, this is Nova Alleia Black.”
Nova, always her father’s daughter, made a small mlem noise and kicked her leg, already enjoying the attention.
Sirius was at her side in a heartbeat, taking her from you and into his own arms. "There, there, darling, Papa’s got you. Shh, my sweet little stardust—"
James nearly choked. "Stardust?!"
"That’s what he calls her," you said, sipping your tea with a smirk.
Remus snorted. "This from the man who once named a motorcycle ‘Hellfire.’"
"She is my heart now," Sirius said proudly, cradling her in his arms like she was made of diamond dust. "I would lay down my life for her. I would destroy nations."
"She farted in your face yesterday and you said thank you," you added.
"It was adorable," Sirius said dreamily.
James leaned against the couch, arms folded. "Unbelievable. Padfoot used to charm the pants off half of Hogwarts and now he’s… what? Wearing burp cloths as accessories?"
"That was one time—"
"Mate, it’s still on your shoulder."
Sirius blinked, looked down, and cursed softly. "Damn. I thought this was the new towel."
Peter leaned over to poke the baby’s foot. "She’s going to be a menace. I can already tell."
"She’ll be a queen," Sirius declared. "Ruler of mischief. Empress of chaos."
"She just spit up on your shirt," Remus pointed out.
Sirius didn’t even flinch. "I accept her offerings."
You were trying not to laugh too hard, for the baby’s sake, but it was nearly impossible. Watching Sirius Black — rebel, motorbike-riding, rule-breaking Sirius — now gently bouncing his daughter while humming lullabies, was the single greatest show the Marauders had ever seen.
Lily smiled softly. "He’s going to spoil her rotten."
"Absolutely," you agreed.
"She already has a leather jacket in infant size," Remus muttered.
"She has taste," Sirius replied.
Eventually, the baby began to stir again — not enough to cry, just enough to shift against Sirius’s chest and let out a sound that was half-coo, half-yawn.
Sirius froze.
Everyone froze.
You all stared.
She blinked.
"She’s awake," Peter whispered, like he’d discovered fire.
The baby looked up at Sirius, squinted a bit… and smiled.
"Did you see that?!" Sirius nearly exploded. "She smiled! At me! That was for me!"
"Probably gas," James said.
"Shut it, Prongs, let me have this!"
You stepped over and kissed the top of Sirius’s head. "You’re doing great, Papa."
He looked up at you, eyes soft. "You think so?"
"I know so."
Behind you, James snorted. "Ugh. Disgusting. They’re in love. And breeding."
"Let’s leave before he starts serenading her," Peter said.
"Too late," Remus sighed, as Sirius began softly crooning a lullaby that sounded suspiciously like a rock ballad.
As the Marauders made their way out, Sirius looked down at his daughter and whispered, "Ignore them, Stardust. They’re just jealous."
The baby sneezed.
And Sirius melted all over again.
"You coming?" you asked, lifting the baby gently into your arms. "I’m gonna take her inside."
Sirius looked torn — one arm reaching longingly for the baby, the other still clutching her half-folded blanket like a security item.
"She just smiled at me. What if she forgets my face in the next thirty minutes?"
"You’ll live," you said, already halfway down the hall. "Besides, I think your friends want some alone time with you."
James perked up immediately. "Yeah, mate. We missed you. Our little Padfoot."
Sirius didn’t like the way James said that.
"You’re going to start something, I can feel it."
"You started it," Remus said, flopping onto the couch. "You called yourself Papa twice and referred to yourself in the third person."
"Stardust doesn’t know pronouns yet!"
"Clearly neither do you," Peter muttered.
The baby disappeared into the nursery with you, leaving behind a comfortable silence.
For three seconds.
James stood up, hands on hips, and declared with perfect confidence, "I want to be treated like the baby."
Sirius blinked. "Come again?"
"You heard me. You coddled her. Kissed her head. Rocked her like a prized crystal ball. I want that. I deserve that. I’ve been through things."
"You burned toast this morning," Lily said.
"And did anyone hold me afterward? No."
Sirius folded the blanket slowly. "You want me to—what? Rock you? Tuck you in?"
James dropped to the floor dramatically, curling into the fetal position. "Yes. I want Papa Sirius to hold me like the precious thing I am."
Peter snorted. "This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen and I once saw Sirius try to flirt with a girl using only dog metaphors."
"I told her she was pawsitively stunning," Sirius said defensively. 
Remus ignored them all. "Should we… leave him there?"
Sirius looked down at James, who had now started softly whimpering and whispering, "Just a little baby…"
"This feels like entrapment," Sirius muttered.
James extended his arms upward like a toddler demanding to be picked up. "Up, Papa. Up!"
"You’re thirty."
"I’m baby."
"Absolutely not."
Remus stood. "Actually, I want to see where this goes. You’ve got ten seconds, Padfoot."
Sirius glared at them all before begrudgingly crouching down and scooping James off the floor in a fireman carry.
James squealed in delight. "I feel so safe!"
"You’re heavier than my entire emotional baggage," Sirius groaned.
Peter applauded. "Wow. A real father."
"Hold him properly," Remus demanded. "Cradle style."
Sirius looked to the heavens. "Why have you forsaken me?"
"You did this to yourself," came your voice from the hallway.
Sirius turned. You were standing there, arms folded, watching him bridal-carry a fully grown James Potter, who was now sucking his thumb and asking for a juice box.
"Don’t mind me," you said, trying not to laugh. "Just checking the noise levels. Thought the baby was crying. Turns out it was just James."
"I AM A BABY!" James wailed.
You gave Sirius a long, pitying look. "Good luck, Papa."
"Take me with you," Sirius mouthed desperately.
You disappeared, laughing, and Sirius turned back to his so-called friends.
"Alright, baby James," he said through gritted teeth. "You want the full treatment?"
James gasped. "You mean it?"
Sirius flopped onto the couch with him still in his arms, tugged a nearby throw over them both, and started rocking dramatically. "There, there, little Jamiekins. Who’s Mama’s precious golden boy?"
"I am," James sniffled.
"Who’s gonna grow up and marry a nice redhead and make actual babies one day?"
"I am, Papa!"
Remus wiped a tear from his eye. "This is better than theater."
"Burp him next," Peter said. "That’s the final boss."
Sirius just groaned, already regretting everything. James had now started humming the lullaby Sirius had used on the baby earlier, but horribly off-key.
"Papa’s got you, Jamie-boo," he sang in a warble, "Papa’s never leavin’ youuuu—"
That was the final straw.
Sirius stood, dumped James onto the floor unceremoniously, and dusted off his hands. "You’re cut off. No more cuddles. No more baby. You’re a grown man with a mortgage and back pain."
James pouted. "You didn’t even kiss my forehead."
"Do it and I’m taking pictures," Remus warned, already holding his camera.
Sirius pointed at the door. "Out. All of you. Go make your own babies if you want snuggles so badly."
"Not all of us have someone as tolerant as Y/N," Peter muttered as they filed out.
James stuck his head back in. "This isn’t over. The baby war has begun."
Sirius slammed the door behind them, leaned against it, and sighed.
Then a soft voice came from the hallway:
"Was that… James pretending to be your child?"
"Please don’t leave me alone with them again," Sirius groaned.
You smirked, already walking toward him with the baby in your arms.
"Well," you said sweetly, "I am thinking about baby number two someday."
Sirius perked up.
"…As long as it's not James."
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biggestsimponhere · 1 year ago
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‘Tis the damn season
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➻ Synopsis: You left your hometown at 18 yet here you stand ten years later in front of the only person you’ve ever loved
➻ Requests are always welcome!!!
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If i wanted to know who you were hanging with while i was gone i would have asked you
There was once a time when you could have asked Tyler Owen’s anything and you would’ve gotten an answer. But you left. Ten years ago. Something about the small town thing that you couldn’t get over, you felt trapped. Now you lay in your bed, it’s cold out, you’re curled under blankets and watching videos of the so called tornado wrangler on youtube. You smile despite yourself, you had missed him but you had to go.
A girl enters the side of the screen, one you didn’t recognize. Her hair was blonde with dark brown roots, her doe eyes practically sparkling as she looks at tyler. You can’t help the pang of loss that shoots through your chest. You push the feeling down and turn off your phone, shoving it far underneath your pillow. You have no right to be jealous you know that but you miss him and then there’s her, you can’t get the image of her out of your mind as you lay there in the dark. Your eye catches on a shirt hanging off the handle of your closet door.
Tyler’s shirt. You remember the day you got that shirt so vividly. It was cold, despite the heat that usually comes being on the south, arkansas winter had a way of chilling you when you didn’t want it. The two of you were walking home from local diner, it was late and snowing and neither of you had thought to bring a coat. Tyler had shrugged off his flannel and draped it over your shoulders before pulling you closer. The two of you walked to your house practically glued at the hip.
It’s the kind of cold, fogs up windshield glass but i felt it when i passed you, there’s an ache in you, put there by the ache in me
“Y/n?” A voice calls from your left. You had been out shopping, grabbing some last minute things your mom needed to cook, because of course she would send you. Luckily for you it wasn’t tyler’s voice. It was boones. You smile as you turn and greet him. “Does ty know you’re back in town? I mean he must not if he hasn’t already shown up at your door” Boone questions as he stares at you. “He doesn’t know i’m back and you can’t tell him, i’m going to leave as soon as the holidays are over” You say pleadingly. Lily slides into the conversation seemingly having overheard you two.
You glance at lily, “wait, he’s not here right?” you ask slightly panicked. “No he’s not, he sent us out to get things, you know how he is” Lily shrugged. You breathe out a sigh of relief but can’t help the longing that goes through you. “You’re going to have to tell him y/n” Lily says sternly. You know you left things shaky, you also know Tyler never got an explanation. “He doesn’t need me ruining his life,” You shake your head, “He’s got that girl, i saw her on the video” You say quietly. “Who? Kate?” Boone laughs. You find yourself quirking an eyebrow at him because what’s so funny.
“Why are you laughing bo, i’m serious” You say softly, trying to keep your true emotions from slipping through. “If you think tyler’s gotten over you just because you’ve been gone for ten years then you are absolutely ridiculous” He wipes tears from his eyes as he laughs. “What’re you talking about bo, there’s no way he still misses me” You interject breaking through his laughter. “I’ve gotta go, i’ve missed you both… don’t tell ty… please” You say quietly as you hug them. They both give you their reassurance that they won’t tell him but they think you should.
i’m stayin at my parents house, and the road not taken looks real good now
Being back in your high school bedroom is harder than you thought it would be. They didn’t touch anything. The pictures of you and tyler, happy, smiling from ear to ear decorate every corner of your mirror. You stare at them for a minute before pulling one off. It’s always been your favorite one, the two of you had taken it while trying to figure out how to use your polaroid camera when you first got it. It was slightly blurry but the smiles beaming at you through the photo tell you all you need to know. Tyler had taken it, his arms outstretched as he holds the camera away from the two of you, you’re reaching for it in the photo and maybe that’s why it’s tilted like that or maybe it’s because tyler’s hand was shaking so bad from laughing.
You curl back onto your bed, the polaroid clutched in your hand as you bring the covers up under your chin. You’ve never been one for wallowing but there’s something about being back here. Your mother finds you like that hours later. She sits on the bed beside you, softly pulling the polaroid from your hand and setting it on your nightstand. She knows you miss tyler. She also knows why you left in the first place. She tucks the blanket tighter around you and kisses your head softly before heading back out of the room. You don’t wake despite the creaking of the old door as she shuts it.
She heads back downstairs and settles back into the kitchen. After baking for about an hour or two she does what any sane mother would do and she pulls out the phone book. She laughs quietly as she searches for the number and smiles triumphantly once she’s got it. She moves to the phone hanging on the wall. Despite all the gorgeous technological advancements of the twenty first century your mother refuses to give up her landline, claims her grandkids are gonna know how to properly use a phone. “Yes? Tyler? She’s home” Your mom sighs softly into the phone. You may blame her for this but she doesn’t care.
Time flies, messy as the mud on your truck tired, now i’m missing your smile, hear. me. out.
Tyler’s at your house in the next half an hour. Your mother greets him at the door. She invites him in and lets him know that you’re still asleep. “I guess i just don’t understand why you called” He says as he sits at the table, his chair, it takes him a moment to realize. He’s sitting in the chair he sat in for four years. “She misses you, she won’t say it but she does, she needs you” Your mother says as she joins him at the table. Tyler quirks his head at that, you left, what could you possibly need from him. “I’m sorry ma’am i’m just not really gettin it” He says quietly.
“I thought we’ve moved past you calling me ma’am” She reminds him softly. He nods, looking down. “To answer your question, i think she’s lost it, now i don’t mean her mind ya know, but her love of everything really, i know she left because she felt trapped but she stopped coming home, she stopped writing, somethings going on tyler” She explains as she sips on her coffee. Tyler’s expression shifts from confused to concerned. “What do ya mean?” He asks calmly, hoping not to project how badly he wants to run upstairs and wrap you in his arms. “She hasn’t come out of that room for days, i sent her out yesterday and she came home, dazed, she needs you” Her tone makes something shift in tyler.
“Can i.. can i go up there?” He’s practically bursting with the need to hold you. Your mother nods, a slight smile forming on her lips. He’s up the stairs before she gets the chance to say anything else. The door to your room creaks but you don’t look up, assuming it must be your mother again. “Sweetheart” A voice comes from the door. That’s not your mother. You’d know that voice anywhere. You jolt up in your bed. “Ty?” You question as your eyes adjust to the light pouring in from the hall. He shuts the door behind him, dowsing your bedroom back into darkness. The only light coming from the moon reflecting on the snow outside your window.
But if it’s okay with you, it’s okay with me. We could call it even, you could call me babe for the weekend. ‘Tis the damn season.
Tyler moves closer to your bed, but slowly, sort of like approaching an animal that doesn’t want to be approached. “It’s me darling” He says as he draws closer. He’s reaching over to wipe the tears from your cheeks before you even realize you’re crying. You lean into his touch instinctively. “What’re you doing here ty?” You’re pushing back more tears as he sits beside you. He looks warm. Warmer than the cold bed you’re laying in. “Your ma called me”. You laugh disbelievingly. Of course she did.
“You didn’t have to come ty, i’m fine” You say unconvincingly. “Oh i’m sure you are sweetheart” The pet names he’s lathering you in almost make you forget how long you’ve been gone. “Why don’t we go out, you can come to mine, the team misses you yknow” He says as he pulls you into his side. Every time he touches you it’s delicate like he’s afraid you’ll push him away, but you don’t. You never could and you never would. “Really? You want me there?” You push at your nose, trying to get it to stop running. “I always want you around, you know that” He runs his fingers through your hair till you’ve relaxed against him once again.
It always leads to you, in my hometown, sleep in, half the day. Just for, old times sake. I wont ask you to wait if you don’t ask me to stay.
It takes little to no convincing from there to get you to join him at his farmhouse. Snow glistens, costing the fields of grass and dirt. You’ve packed a bag, a small one but tyler wanted you around and you’d take what you can get. You don’t know what it is about being around him that makes you want to be yourself but there’s a pleasant safe feeling that fills the air. He pulls into the driveway of his family’s farm house. You smile at the sight of it, it looks just the same as it always has only this time it’s topped with fresh white snow. You smile slightly as you notice the team in the living room through the window.
Tyler helps you out of the truck and grabs your bag before helping you over the ice and inside. “You know where the guest room is” He says as he gestures down the hall. He’s right you do. The only guest room you’ve ever stayed in at his house despite the very many. It’s the one right beside his room. He always told you he wanted you as close as possible if his parents wouldn’t let you sleep in the same room. You smile at the memory as you set your bag down on the bed. You start walking back towards the living room when you heard something “She’s home huh?” You don’t know that voice, but you can only assume it belongs to that doe eyed blonde.
“She is” You can hear the smile in tyler’s response and it makes you feel slightly better about yourself. The group welcomes you back in like you’ve never been gone and you sit beside tyler as some christmas movie plays. Kate, you learned her name, sits across the room at a love chair alone. She’s been staring at you two for the past fifteen minutes and it’s getting a bit harder to ignore. When you stand and head to the kitchen for some water she follows you. You get slightly concerned she’s dating tyler before she explains her reason for following you out here. “I’ve not know him long, but i could tell something was wrong, and in this short period of time that you’ve been here it’s like you’ve ignited something in him” She says as she stares at you
It always leads to you in my hometown. it always leads to you… in my hometown.
Later that night you’re tossing and turning in bed. You can’t stop thinking about when you left, why you left, or if it was even worth it. Three knocks sound on the other side of the wall. You smile despite yourself. You know who it is, it’s tyler. You reach up and knock back twice. The confirmation that you’re still awake. He knocks back four times. An asking. More like a begging. Begging you to join him in his room. You think about it for a minute before you climb out of the guest bed, which is still slightly cold despite you lying in it for an hour. You make your way to tyler’s room and walk towards his bed.
He reaches out for you and pulls you down like no time has passed. You smile at him as he burries his face in your neck. “I’ve missed you” It’s said so softly against your skin that you almost missed it. You run a hand through his hair and he burrows further into you. “I’ve missed you too ty, i’m sorry” You say as you tuck your face into his neck. “don’t have to be sorry, just don’t leave me again” he sounds like a kid but he can’t help it. You nod against his neck. You’re not leaving. Nothing could take you away from this. Not again. You can feel his body relax against yours as you tell him you’re not going anywhere.
There are things the two of you are going to have to work on but for now… here… in his warm bed, cuddled up together nothing else really matters.
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hearts4werka · 9 months ago
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ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 Introducing… partyboy!chris .ᐟ
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★ energetic, cocky, tease, dangerous car rides, party goer, smoker, drug use (if drug dealer!reader lets him), loves teasing drug dealer!reader, drinking, street smart, Pepsi 1#, flirty, possessive & super protective over drug dealer!reader, goes on deals with her, couple tattoos on his arm, loves getting on drug dealer!reader’s nerves, has a secret crush on drug dealer!reader, even tho he is a partyboy he doesn’t constantly hook up with girls at them, hard exterior but sweet to the ones he cares about, “What, pretty girl? Don’t like gettin’ spoiled?”
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𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 |
🪩 - “I’m gonna b’fine pretty girl, hey! but don’t take that—“
🪩 - “Fuck atta here man, this is my girl”
🪩 - “What the— you have a gun in your purse? Are you for real?”
🪩 - “Chill, pretty girl— hey, I stopped! You get too rough with the tickling each time!—“
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ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 Introducing… drug dealer!reader .ᐟ
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★ chill, laid back, brain & street smart, loyal, caring for the people close to her, small soft spot for partyboy!chris, protective big sis vibes, late night coke lines, stern when she needs to, keeps small drugs in her bra, skater girl, takes care of hung over partyboy!chris, has weapons in her possession, tattoos & scars scattered all over her body, loves teasing partyboy!chris back, keeps an eye out on him at big parties, always has to help clean up after a party, “I just usually work for the stuff I want, jus’ how it was always”
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💉 - “Are you seriously going to drink that much in one go? Nope, gimme that—”
💉 - “Just stay in the car while I do this deal, okay boy?”
💉 - “Drug dealers carry around protection at all cost, because you never know when you could need it. It’s a dangerous world to get tangled in, y’know?”
💉 - “Chris— stop tickling me!— oh you wanna play dirty? Fine! Take that bitch!-“
𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 ! : here we have another Chris au! I finally finished this idea bc I had it for a while now in my drafts and I hope yall like it, if any of you have questions about these tho PLEASEE ask me them and I’ll answer them!
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𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 🏷️ | @sturnsxplr-25 - @strnzzvsp - @luvvs4chriss - @sturniolosweetheart33 - @pussypie456 - @choclatestarfishwithahat - @venusxsturnio - @bagsbyclair0 - @sturnstvs - @dykes4chris - @hoe4matt - @cayleeuhithinknott - @strnilolover - @marrykisskilled - @phone4pills - @emely9274 - @cupiidk1lls - @lily-strnlo - @nicksgirlfriend - @sturniolosiphone - @sophand4n4 - @zombiesturniolo - @luvleyangeldust - @sturnina |
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lovetreats · 1 year ago
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your matchmaking series w/ katsuki is absolutely amazing already and it hasnt even started! i dont know if you plan on doing a tag list or not but if you are i’d love to be added! have a wonderful evening!!!
OMGGGGGG 🥹🥹 thank you so so much!! ill def add you to the taglist hehe (my dumbass forgot to put the form on the post eugh) and i hope u have a wonderful day / noon / night as well hehe
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fanged-fanfics · 1 month ago
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https://www.tumblr.com/fanged-fanfics/777561223089799168/can-you-dowhite-lily-x-autistic-reader-like?source=share
Omg I loved these hcs they are so cute and defiantly the one who prefers quiet like her lol...
Do you also do fics if so...can you do a fic where autistic y/n goes to white lily to get a strong hug because they feel like they need pressure and snuggle up to her...loving being around her quiet self or maybe asking her to infodump because they like her voice?
☆ Quiet Among the Lillies — White Lily x Autistic!Reader ☆
Genre: Fluff || they/them pronouns for reader || No warnings needed
A/N: Part one for those who want it! This is a bit of a shorter one but I hope it's still enjoyable
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"White Lily Cookie?" You called out softly. Her head immediately perked up, white braid falling over her shoulder as she did so. She had been reading one of her old notebooks, but your voice caught her attention. "Yes, my love?" She asks gently. You step closer, opening up your arms "Can I ask for a hug? If you're not busy". A warm smile graced her features. She stood, gently wrapping you up in her arms. She added a little squeeze to the gesture, knowing how it soothed you
The weight eased a part of you that you had been waiting to soothe, relaxing your muscles. You leaned into her, nuzzling into her shoulder. She placed a tender kiss to your temple "My poor little bluebelle... was the day cruel to you?" She asked. You gave a short nod "Yeah. There was a celebration for uncovering new land in the kingdom gardens" you sighed "Very loud. There was almost no room to get inside"
"I'm sorry, dear" White Lily replied with a sympathetic frown. She pulled away for just a moment, sitting on the side of her bed. She patted the side of it "Join me?". You walked over, immediately climbing in. She scooted up next to you, snuggling up under the covers. She held you in her arms once more, her weight soothing you once again. But the silence was... unsettling. It reminded you of the headache threatening to come on, the wave of exhaustion barely being staved off
With an uncomfortable grunt, you tucked your head under her chin. She shifted, allowing you to press as close as you'd like. "What were you looking at before I came in?" You asked. "Some notes from my academy days" White Lily answered, her hand coming up to rub your back, right between the shoulder blades. You gave a soft hum, nuzzling into her collarbone "Can you read them out to me?"
"You'd want to hear all that?" White Lily asked with a little chuckle "I can't see what old homework would do to entertain you". "It's not that, it's listening to your voice" You clarified "It's really soothing". White Lily felt a wave of affection hit her being at that. It had been so long since someone was really willing to hear her. She got up a moment, picking something up off of the bedside table. She laid back down, letting you curl up as she opened up the cover to a large book and saying "Then I can read to you one of my favorite tales"
Your head found refuge on her shoulder, looking up at the book. In truth, your eyes were unfocused. The weariness from all the noise and confusion was already buzzing in your head, a dull and bothersome ache. You slowly closed your eyes, taking a deep breath and letting her soft voice fill your ears as her hand rubbed your shoulder
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milunalupin · 10 months ago
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— you don't fool me
sirius black x reader ★ 1.4k words
You had been dreading today’s lesson ever since Professor Slughorn announced that the class would be brewing Amortentia. The girls in your year buzzed with excitement, speculating about what—or who—their crushes might smell like in the cauldron. Sirius Black, your potions partner and the object of your affection for the past two years, arrived late as usual. A true prodigy, he dove straight into chopping ingredients without even glancing at the chapter, which both thrilled and unnerved you. For once, you were grateful that he didn’t bother reading the title; it might have revealed your feelings far too soon.
“Your perfume is stronger today,” Sirius mumbled as he leaned closer to the potion, stirring it until it was ready. He quickly turned to you, his eyes wide. “You smell good, though.”
Sirius, ever the potions savant, clearly hadn’t been paying attention in class. He didn’t even know what potion he was brewing.
“I’m not wearing any perfume today, Sirius.”
He froze, the spoon he was using hanging in mid-air as he processed your words. When he glanced over at you, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment. He awkwardly returned to stirring, his gaze fixed on the potion as he avoided looking directly at you.
Just then, Professor Slughorn strolled over to inspect your work. “Impeccable Amortentia, Mr. Black, Ms. L/N. Ten points to Gryffindor and Hufflepuff!” he praised before moving on.
Sirius’s cheeks reddened further, a mix of pride and embarrassment flooding him. As he continued stirring, a look of horror crossed his face when he realized why the potion smelled so good to him. He refused to even breathe in your direction, his eyes fixed on the shimmery pink potion.
"What do you smell in yours, Pads? Mine smells like my radiant Lily flower, if it wasn't obvious." James Potter ran over to your table, sending you a polite smile and turning towards his best friend. You busied yourself with cleaning up your station and packing your things.
"Yeah, well, I smell Quidditch leather and broomstick polish," he lied through his teeth, determined to hide the truth from you. He kept his tone casual, busying himself with packing up his own belongings.
"Quidditch, of course." James laughed, nudging his friend. Sirius couldn't help but notice the frown on your face, and his heart sank a little. He hated the fact that he was lying, but he couldn't bring himself to confess the truth. He tried to shrug it off, attempting to keep up the casual banter.
"You know me Prongs, anything to do with the game." He chuckled, glancing over at you for just a moment before quickly averting his gaze.
"What about you, Y/N?"" James turned to you. You looked like a deer in the headlights.
“Um…” you hesitated, your mind racing as you scanned the room for a quick, plausible answer. Your gaze fell on Gilderoy Lockhart, who was charmingly oblivious, flipping his hair as he posed for admirers. “Charms class, velvet, and hair gel.”
James let out a snort of laughter, clearly amused by your unexpected answer. Meanwhile, Sirius's eyes widened slightly, his heart sinking further at your response. He hadn’t expected you to mention Lockhart, of all people.
"Charms class, velvet, and hair gel?" James repeated, struggling to contain his laughter. He exchanged a glance with Sirius, raising an eyebrow in question.
"Yes, what's wrong with that?" you questioned him, hands tensing around your book bag, glancing towards the ever so popular Gilderoy Lockhart.
James shook his head, clearly finding your answer amusing. He chuckled, unable to keep a grin off his face. Meanwhile, Sirius remained uncharacteristically quiet, his hands clenched at his sides.
"Well, it's just a bit funny," James began, still smirking, "the smell of Lockhart's hair gel being something you're into."
“Come on, he’s rather charming, isn’t he?” you replied, forcing a laugh even as your heart raced. James nudged Sirius with a playful smirk, relishing the moment. "Can you believe it? She's got a crush on Lockhart, Pads."
Sirius, however, remained uncharacteristically silent. There was a mixture of emotions flashing through his eyes, a mixture of jealousy and hurt. He forced a smile, but it didn't quite reach his eyes.
“Lockhart’s a complete prat,” he scoffed, trying to mask the vulnerability that lay beneath his bravado. The mention of your supposed crush was like a blow to his usually confident demeanor.
“Yeah? And you’re a prat too,” you shot back, a spark of defiance in your voice. “And somehow tons of girls like you. Is it really so hard to believe I’d be into Gilderoy?”
James chuckled, clearly enjoying the banter, but Sirius's expression darkened. He was used to girls liking him, but there was something about this conversation that stung more than usual. His heart twisted as he listened to you talk about Lockhart.
"I mean, Lockhart's a self-obsessed idiot," he retorted, his voice edged with a hint of jealousy. "But I guess if that's what you're into..."
"I guess it is.." you scoffed softly, putting the last of your school supplies into your bag. "Cheers, Potter."
You swiftly turned and walked out of the classroom, leaving James oblivious and Sirius making some serious realizations in his head.
James was left slightly bewildered by how the conversation had ended, but he shrugged it off, not knowing the impact his words had had. Meanwhile, Sirius stood frozen in place, watching you storm out of the classroom. He clenched his hands into fists, frustration and confusion swirling in his mind. He muttered a muttered goodbye to James before hurrying after you.
Sirius quickly caught up to you once you'd turned the corner, his long strides closing the distance between the two of you. He reached out and grabbed your arm, gently spinning you around to face him.
"Wait." He blurted out, sounding a mix between frustrated and panicked.
Your eyes widened as you were spun around, gaze landing on Sirius.
His hand lingered on your arm, anchoring him amidst the chaos of emotions swirling inside him. Taking a deep breath, he tried to steady himself. The cocky confidence he usually exuded was nowhere to be found, replaced instead by uncertainty and vulnerability.
“Why did you lie?” he asked, the hurt evident in his tone.
“What do you mean?” Your heart raced, searching his stormy eyes for clarity.
Sirius clenched his jaw, his grip on your arm tightening unconsciously. The hurt in his gaze was palpable as he struggled to find the right words. “About the potion, Y/N. The Amortentia. You lied about what you smelled.”
“Well, you lied first!” you shot back, pulling your arm away.
His eyes widened in surprise as you snatched your arm back, and he took a step back, raking a hand through his messy hair in frustration. “I—” he stammered, caught off guard. “That’s different…”
He opened his mouth, then shut it again, frustration knitting his brow. A thousand arguments swirled in his head, yet he found himself speechless.
“You blatantly lied about not smelling me in your potion! I thought you didn’t want anything to do with me, so I lied too.” Your gaze fell, guilt creeping in.
Sirius’s eyes widened, surprise and guilt washing over him. He hadn’t anticipated your honesty, and it shook him to the core. He took a step closer, his hand twitching, longing to reach out but hesitating. “You thought I didn’t want anything to do with you?”
“I know I don’t smell like Quidditch leather, Sirius. You clearly smelled my perfume in the potion. I thought it was your way of rejecting me.”
His expression softened, guilt flooding his features. Closing the distance, he spoke low and sincere. “No, I—” he paused, the weight of truth pressing heavily on his heart. “I didn’t lie because I didn’t want you. It’s the opposite, really.”
You laughed, shaking your head. “Honestly, if you wanted to confess, you could’ve just told me. No potions or Lockhart drama needed.”
“Next time, I��ll stick to the basics,” he said, trying to hold back his grin. “Maybe just a bouquet of flowers instead of an Amortentia mess.”
“Or some honesty would do just fine,” you replied, grinning back at him.
“No more lies, darling. But please, promise you won’t mention Lockhart again; my heart can only take so much!”
You both burst into laughter, the tension dissolving into something light and hopeful, a new chapter unfolding between you.
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chrissdreamgirl · 2 months ago
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headcannons || C.S
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troubled!chris x fwb!reader
↳ au masterlist here
contains - slightly suggestive content, lore drop, brief mentions of drugs/dealing.
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fwb!reader who…
★ has a collage wall in her bedroom, consisting of band posters, vintage postcards, little sketches, movie tickets (including polaroid pictures she takes)
★ has ghosted other guys last minute because chris called and asked if she was busy
★ is practically spotifys #1 user, and will probably be deaf by 30
★ can read chris like a book, his body language being one of his biggest tells
★ is an avid letterboxd user, obnoxiously whips her phone out within seconds of a movie ending to log it
★ has called chris too many times to pick her up from a house party she regretted going to
“i’ll be there in 5”
“chris, it’s 15 minutes away?? hello??”
★ has called in sick before because chris was asleep half on-top of her and she didn’t want to move him
★ doesn’t like to be alone
★ has friends that aren’t particularly fond of chris but she isn’t particularly fond of her friends so…
★ once cleaned chris’s af1’s because she was sick of him walking dirt through her apartment
★ can’t go to a party without chris finding her and keeping her busy his side all night
★ dream car is a red ford pickup and chris can’t understand why its not a lamborghini
★ soft launches troubled!chris on her instagram even though everyone knows it’s him
★ is really independent from a young age, learned to rely solely on herself
★ loves her apartment, and has called chris over to help her drag furniture around to rearrange it. (she stood there and pointed where she wanted it, whilst chris dragged her three-seater across the room)
★ has found chris in her shower on multiple occasions, he said it’s because his brothers used all the hot water
★ tells guys at parties she ‘has a boyfriend’ which is technically not true, but it makes them go away
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troubled!chris who…
★ considers himself an ‘opportunistic dealer’, mostly selling weed at parties. he won’t go further than that for moral reasons
★ stole a polaroid picture of fwb!reader from her collage wall and keeps it tucked in his wallet behind some receipts (she noticed it was gone almost immediately, but never said anything)
★ prefers his brothers over most people, and if you see matt or nick somewhere, chris usually isn’t far behind
★ calls his mom every thursday night, because that’s when his dad works late shifts
★ doesn’t let himself get attached, because he feels guilty and suffocated when girls start getting attached to him
★ is a big secret yearner
★ has a tendency to fall asleep if he’s sitting on a couch for more than 20 minutes
★ has a rock collection from when he was a kid in his closet. he pulls it out occasionally and re-organises it
★ doesn’t like to be alone either
★ has only been in one serious relationship and she broke his heart, so he promised himself he’d never let anyone close enough to hurt him
★ hangs out with fwb!reader just to chill almost as often as they hook up
★ stopped adding girls to his roster around a year ago and has stuck with the same 3-4, but definitely sees fwb!reader the most
★ is a god at mario kart
★ would rather fuck and forget his problems than actually deal with them
★ has accidentally put reader’s clothes on multiple times while getting dressed in the dark and not noticed until one of his brothers pointed it out
“is that a brandy melville shirt?” matt smirks, closing the fridge.
“matt. shut your mouth.”
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dividers by @bernardsbendystraws !!
a/n - FINALLY another update, i wrote these in the car today after struggling FOREVER so thank goodness. i’m gonna be really busy in the next week-ish and don’t have anything else written yet so my apologies in advance <33 but feel free to send me asks abt troubled!chris and i’ll answer them :P
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bbrissonn · 7 months ago
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𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 - 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡
☆⋆。°‧★ in which dahlia feels like a high school girl again
☆⋆。°‧★ will smith x dahlia monroe
☆⋆。°‧★ wc: 2k
☆⋆。°‧★ au masterlist
☆⋆。°‧★ this is not proofread so ignore any mistakes :)
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‎‧₊˚✧[ OCTOBER 31, 2023 ]✧˚₊‧
"we're still good for tonight?" will asked the girl as they stood outside the conte forum. dahlia's morning class had been cancelled and she had decided to accompany the boy from his class to practice, along with a quick stop at one of the dinning hall.
there were a couple of halloween parties happening tonight, which will's captain had made a firm point that no one was to attend any of them. the two had then agreed to spend the evening together, watching halloween movies.
"duh." the girl smiled as she pressed a soft peck to his cheek, their hands connected as they smiled at each other. "vi's gonna be gone, you can come to mine." the girl then suggested. will had yet to see her dorm, something that for some reason truly interested him. it was like a visual representation of her mind.
"yeah that works. i don't know what gabe's plan are, so at least we won't get interrupted." the boy answered leaning down a placing a soft kiss on her lips. their short kiss somehow turned into 10 more longer and longer kisses, neither of them wanting to part ways.
"will."
"mmh?" the boy hummed before connecting their lips, his hands cupping her face softly.
"you really need to go." she said, before will quickly connected their lips again, completely ignoring her words. "you're gonna be late."
"don't care." he smirked, before leaning in once again, but dahlia was quicker. she placed both her hands on his chest, softly pushing him back.
"well, i do. so enough." the girl said sternly, although a wide smile was plastered on her face as will rolled his eyes slightly, smiling as well.
"why are you doing this to me, dahls?" he whined dramatically making the girl roll her eyes as well.
"you'll survive, pretty boy." she said before pecking his lips and quickly stepping back. she started heading slowly heading to her class before will had the chance to continue anything.
"you're the worst."
"you love it."
"i'll see you after?"
"i'll be waiting." she smiled before turning around and walking away from him. will stood in place, a smile on his face as he watched the girl walk away. he probably would've stayed there forever if it wasn't for some of the guys arriving.
"what's up, smitty?" jacob said as he the fellow freshmen approached him, snapping the boy out of his trance.
"nothing, why?" the blond boy answered, his voice abnormally higher than usual. the boys all looked between themselves, all noticing his higher pitch.
"why're you just standing here?" will vote asked, making the blond boy's eyes go wide.
"no reason. we should really go in." he answered and waisted no time making his way inside, leaving all of his friends confused.
。゚•┈୨♡୧┈• 。゚
"hey." will smiled as dahlia opened her dorm room. the girl quickly his awkward posture, both of his hands behind his back as he had a nervous smile on his face.
"hi, you okay?"
"what? oh, yeah, yeah. i'm okay... i, uhm, got these for you." the boy stuttered as he brought his hands forwards, revealing a bouquet of lilies of the valley, making dahlia's jaw drop slightly. no one had even given her flowers, especially lilies of the valley, which she had briefly mentioned to be her favourite.
"wow, will, i- thank you." the girl gasped as she took them form him admiring them as the boy stepped him, a soft smile on hi face. "they're beautiful." the girl stated as started looking around her room for something to put them in, she didn't have a vase, so at this point anything could work.
meanwhile, will slowly stepped into the room his eyes wondering around. their dorm room had the same layout as his, but it was much cleaner than his. she had a couple of paintings hung above her desk, along with some pictures of her and her friends above her bed. on her nightstand stood a framed picture of who he assumed was her parents, holding who he also assumed to be her as a baby.
"that's cute." the boy mumbled, making the girl look over at him. she followed his eyesight over the wall of pictures, smiling softly as she placed the flowers down on her desk.
"they're my people." she smiled as she watched the boy walk over to her nightstand and pickup the framed picture. her smile only grew as she walked over to him, her arms wrapping around his waist from behind, her head leaning on his biceps.
"you?"
"mhm. think i was maybe 5 months old."
"you were so small." the boy chuckled as he looked between the picture and the girl. she still looked to same to him. "you look a lot like your dad." he remarked, making dahlia chuckle softly.
"everyone says that, but he doesn't see it. thinks i look exactly like my mom."
"you're an only child, right?"
"yeah."
"ever wish you had siblings?"
"sometimes." she admitted as will placed the frame back and sat down on the edge of her bed. dahlia stood between his legs, her arms moving to his neck as his wrapped around her waist. "but, why mess with perfection, you know." she joked, making will smile softly at her before pulling her close and resting his head on her chest.
"how was practice?" the girl asked after a minute of silence, her tone matching his previous one. the boy sighed slightly before resting his chin on her chest and looking up at her. her hands moved to cup his cheeks, leaning down to connect their foreheads.
"missed you."
"it was 3 hours, will."
"yeah, 3 hours too long." he mumbled before puckering his lips slightly. dahlia laughed slightly, throwing her head back, before leaning down and connecting their lips together.
their small innocent kiss soon turned into a small make out, their tongues dancing together as will's hand moved all over her body. the boy was quick to pull her onto his lap, shifting the two of them so he was leaning against the headboard.
the air in the room was hot as their bodies danced together. dahlia's hands gripping and pulling at all of his curls, moving down to pull on his chain every once in a while. as for will, his hands were all over the place, never staying still for more than 10 seconds. their lips took turn moving to the other's neck, sucking and bitting softly.
the two eventually pulled away almost ten minutes later, a string of saliva connecting them shortly before snapping. dahlia leaned her forehead against his as she tried to catch her breath, her eyes shut as will softly rubbed her sides.
will's eyes were wide opened as his mind were crazy. she somehow looked even prettier than she already did. he truly couldn't believe what was happening to him. never did he ever think that he would find himself in this position, a pretty girl who truly liked him just for him and not because he played hockey. a girl who always wanted to know more about, but somehow already knew so much about him. someone that can so easily learn how to read in a short period of time.
dahlia was all he could think about. whenever he woke up, she was the first thing that crossed his mind, her notification always being the one he's looking for. her little doodles in his notebooks, the way her touch felt on his skin. and will would never admit this to anyone, but his camera roll stood a picture of his hand with her number written on it, along with the heart she had left. just thinking about that moment, butterflies flew in his stomach. and whenever he would think about the moment their eyes first met, gosh he felt sick in the best way possible.
"think 'm falling in love with you." the boy admitted before he even had time to process the thought. dahlia's eyes flew wide open as will's words registered in his head. there was no way he just that !
"what?" the girl exclaimed, her voice a vast contrast to the previous silence in the room. there was no way this was happening to him. he wanted noting more than to runaway in the moment, but with dahlia on his lap, there was no way for him to go. he hoped that if he prayed hard enough, a giant blackhole would open beneath him and sallow him up. "will. will? will!"
"shit, oh my god, dahls... i'm so sorry, i shouldn't have-"
"say it again." the girl cut him off, her eyes looking straight into his.
"what?"
"say it again. wanna hear you say it again, will." the girl begged, her lips itching closer to his.
"think 'm falling in love with you, dahls." the boy repeated, his voice quiet and shaky. dahlia was quick to smile before placing a deep and long kiss to will's lips.
"i'm falling in love with you, too, will. real fucking hard, and i really hope i never stop falling." the girl admitted, making will let out a sigh he didn't even know he was holding in.
"then we can keep falling together."
"i'd like that." the girl smiled before once against connecting their lips.
the two teenagers eventually did end up watching a movie like they had planned to, although their was a lot more kissing than watching taking place. will had fallen asleep at some point around 11:30, leaving dahlia to stare at him for a couple of minutes before placing her laptop, which they had used to watch the movie, away and falling asleep herself in his arms.
。゚•┈୨♡୧┈• 。゚
the next morning, will woke up in almost panic as he opened in his eyes to see that he was very much not in his room. he quickly pushed himself up, looking around the room only to remember he was in dahlia's room.
"stop moving." the girl whined softly as she tried her hardest to pull the boy back down. will smiled softly before laying back down, wrapping his arms around the girl and pulling her close to his chest.
"sorry."
"you're so warm." the girl gushed as she tried to bring herself as close to the boy as possible making him giggle lightly as the feeling of her face in his neck.
"'m sorry for falling asleep."
"don't worry. you're really comfy." dahlia said, finally pulling away from him and looking up softly at him. her eyes were barely opened as her hair flew in all directions on her head.
"am i?"
"mhm. might have to throw away my pillows and just keep you here forever." she joked before pecking his lips and letting her head fall into his chest.
"dahls?"
"mm."
"you're all i think about, you know."
"that's cute, willy." the girl smiled against his chest. only to find herself being forced to look up at the boy by his hands cupping her face and angling it upwards.
"i'm being serious, dahlia. fuck, every morning you're the first thing i think about, i'm in class and i can't focus on what's going on 'cause everything reminds me of you. and then you try and help me understand, but you're next to me and all i can think about is how much i'm falling for you. even when i'm at practice, can't stop thinking about you, dahls. and i don't think i ever want to stop thinking about you." the boy finally admitted what had been roaming in his head for way longer than he would like to admit. "i wanna be your boyfriend, dahls."
dahlia found herself blushing as she tried her hardest to keep eye contact with the boys. no one had ever said anything like this to her before, she thought stuff like this only happened in movies and books.
"i wanna be your girlfriend, will." she said, and the two were quick to connect their lips together. "so, we're... dating?" the girl asked shyly as the two of them pulled away, both of their face flush red.
"yeah... if that's what you want, of course."
"of course that's what i want, silly." the girl laughed before once again connecting their lips. it safe to say that the two barely made it on time to their first class of the day.
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