#⚽︎ c. writes

[fcbarsaelona]

oliver aiku loved summer.

the golden rays of sun, the longer days, the beach days.

he also loved the swimsuits. cute girls left and right in skimpy sets, splashing around and tanning? that was the closest humanity would get to heaven on earth in his opinion.

however, ever since he started dating you, you became the only cute girl on his mind — and he couldn't wait to see what kind of swimsuit you'd be sporting today. 

imagine his surprise when you show up to your beach date in one of his light yellow ubers jersey, tied around the waist and jean shorts. oliver wasn't disappointed — no, he couldn't be with the way you were beaming at him, but he really did hope he could see you in a.. cuter outfit.

he could keep that to himself, though. a win was a win.

“you're looking real cute, baby.”

twirling for him to show him his own name on the jersey you were wearing, your grin widens before you press a kiss to his cheek and whisper "thank you, babe!" in his ear.

with a smug smile on his face, oliver thinks that maybe he could live without seeing you in a bikini today.

thankfully, though, the universe is full of kindness, and oliver aiku would be a recipient of said good faith soon enough. he lays back on a folding chair on the sand, eyes closed, and listening to the sounds of the waves — that is until he hears you call out to him — and the sight that he's met with has him thanking whoever your creator is.

emerging from the water, here you are with a now sheer version of his jersey clinging to your sunkissed skin. he gets a glimpse of the emerald green bikini you're sporting underneath, the view somehow more appealing than if you were only wearing the swimsuit. 

“come swim with me, oli'!”

oliver aiku really loved summer.

[healthandfitness789]

Learn English Varnamala with Pictures and Sounds

Introduction:

Many Indian learners know the word "Varnamala" from Hindi or regional languages. It means the "alphabet" or "group of letters" that forms the foundation of a language. Just like Hindi has स्वर (vowels) and व्यंजन (consonants), English also has its own varnamala. The good news? It’s much simpler!

In English, the Varnamala consists of 26 letters. But the best way to learn them is not just by looking—but by seeing pictures and listening to their sounds.

Let’s explore how you can learn the English Varnamala using pictures and sounds in a fun and easy way.

Why Use Pictures and Sounds?

When we are babies, we don’t learn letters first—we learn by hearing and seeing things. The same idea helps when you are starting to learn English. Here's why:

Pictures help you remember letters by linking them with objects.

Sounds help you learn the correct pronunciation from the start.

Combining both makes learning faster and easier, especially for children and beginners.

A Simple Way to Learn English Varnamala

Let’s break it down in a friendly and enjoyable method.

1. Start with the Sounds

Every letter in the English Varnamala has a name (like A, B, C…) and a sound.

For example:

A makes the sound /æ/, like in “apple.”

B makes the sound /b/, like in “ball.”

You can listen to these sounds through apps, YouTube videos, or learning platforms that teach English pronunciation for beginners.

2. Connect with Pictures

Each letter can be matched with a picture. This makes it easy to remember.

For example:

A for Apple 🍎

B for Ball ⚽

C for Cat 🐱

D for Dog 🐶

When a child sees the letter C, they also see a cat and hear the sound /k/. The brain connects all these things together. This is how learning becomes natural.

3. Practice with Speaking and Listening

Once you see and hear the letter, try to repeat the sound. This is a great habit, even for adults learning English. Practice like this:

Look at the picture

Say the word

Listen to the correct pronunciation

Repeat it loudly

Example:

Picture of a dog 🐶

Say: “D for Dog.”

Hear: /d/

Repeat: “/d/… Dog.”

You can do this with all 26 letters.

4. Use Videos or Flashcards

To make learning more exciting, you can:

Watch short videos of the English Varnamala with real-life pictures and sounds.

Use flashcards that show one letter, one picture, and the sound.

Play games like “Guess the Letter” or “Match the Sound”.

This is especially helpful for parents teaching kids at home.

Benefits of Learning English Varnamala This Way

Easy-to-remember letters Fun for kids and beginners Helps correct English pronunciation Builds a strong foundation for reading and writing Supports Indian learners with a familiar method (like Hindi Varnamala)

English Varnamala vs Hindi Varnamala—A Quick Note

In Hindi, we have more letters and symbols for different sounds. English has only 26 letters, but the sounds can be tricky. That’s why learning with sounds and pictures is very helpful.

Also, many Indian learners mix up English letter sounds. For example, saying "Y for Yak" as "Y for Yack." Correct pronunciation starts with learning the sound right from the beginning.

Final Thoughts

Learning the English Varnamala is your first step towards speaking, reading, and writing in English. Don’t worry if it feels new. With the help of pictures and sounds, you will enjoy the process.

Whether you're a student, a parent, or a beginner in English, start with the English Varnamala today. It’s simple, fun, and a powerful first step on your English learning journey.

[milton-national]

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"lie with you" / oliver aiku x reader

the realization hits oliver on a saturday morning.

he was half naked from the activities of the night before, but as he reached his hand over to where you fell asleep, he was only met with cold sheets. cracking an eye open, oliver realizes that you're no longer laying beside him — weird, given that your clothes were still in a corner of his bedroom.

the clock on the wall showed 8:32am. way too early for a saturday morning, and he knew you didn't have work today, so where the hell were you? with a groan and a stretch, oliver pushes the covers off him and starts walking towards his bedroom door, determined to find where you are and what you were up to.

that's when he hears it.

your voice softly humming a song that he recently showed you, and the clatter of cooking utensils. oh, morning craving, he thinks to himself. stepping more carefully now, oliver finally catches a glimpse of your figure. donned only in one of his tees, here you were, humming and dancing by yourself while you were cooking up breakfast. 

"looks real tasty, doll," he says as he snakes his hands under your (his) shirt. jumping slightly from the sudden touch, you huff and give him a pout — the defiant yet adorable one that made him pursue you at first. 

“you scared me. rude.”

oliver laughs, choosing to wrap his arms around your waist and leaning his head against your shoulder. you smelled good, he noted. better than any girls that came before you — but he pushed that thought away. after all, this was just a casual thing; oliver set up the rules himself.

raising your arm up and caressing his hair as an attempt to give some semblance of order in his messy bedhead, you speak before he can question you about what you're cooking.

"i wasn't too sure what to make for you, oli — with your footballer diet and all. i looked it up and tried to make something with enough proteins and carbs, but it might not be enough." the tips of your ears turned a light shade of pink, suddenly feeling self-conscious at how much effort you're putting into feeding the guy you're casually sleeping with.

the raven haired man's ears perked up, and he raised his head to stare at the counter. your phone was propped up against the knife block, "ubers sports nutrition guide," and "football player breakfast ideas" displayed on it, cut up fruits in a bowl, and scrambled eggs on toast with avocado slices on it, everything accompanied by a protein smoothie he mentioned liking before. the morning craving he thought you'd had, was actually a breakfast you'd carefully prepared for him.

it was then that oliver realized you were obscenely out of his league, and that maybe he was falling in love. a grin graced his face, one you were oblivious to, and his heart's pace picked up. oh, you were so out of his league, but if oliver was one thing, it was egoistic. that and persistent, and honestly, a little possessive. you had to be his endgame, right?

“if you don't like it, i can—”

“who said that i wouldn't like it? you're an angel. thanks, pretty girl.”

the butterflies in his stomach that emerged after making eye contact with you, the shy glint that let him know that maybe you also thought this could be more than a casual thing, the overly domestic moments you two shared made him ponder.

he was nearing his 30s, and the hookups with several different women, the soccer practices, and the games all over europe made him miss the feeling of home — and the closest oliver came to experiencing that feeling was when he'd hold you in his arms, your warm skin against his feeling like a hug.

your smaller frame and the comforting weight of your body resting against his, the warm scent was something he realized he missed, although you were with him right now.

oliver hadn't even slept with another woman since you two started seeing each other more frequently. funnily enough, it wasn't even because he didn't find other partners in bed — your essence just couldn't be recreated by anyone else. being with you came easily, with no practiced smile and forced laughter, and he found that he'd rather keep his bed and arms empty and face loneliness for a few more nights until he could see you again.

grabbing your hips and spinning you around to have you face him, he stared into your expectant eyes and took in how lovely you looked by his side. maybe you'd take the chance with him.

“say, why don't we call this hookup thing off? be less casual and go a little further, do some dates here and there — you know, maybe elope by date 5. sounds good?”

your flushed cheeks and subtle nod are confirmation enough for him to lean down and press an intimate kiss to your lip, one with no urgency but rather something that came closer to love.

perhaps eloping could happen by date 3, oliver thought.

⚽︎ first post on here! love mr. aiku