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Why Angular 18 Matters: Key Features and Updates You Need to Know

Angular, the popular web application framework developed by Google, continues to evolve. With the release of Angular 18 on May 22, developers have much to look forward to. Angular 18 introduces a range of features and improvements aimed at enhancing performance, developer experience, and overall robustness. In this blog, we will delve into why Angular 18 matters, highlighting its top 20+ features and updates.

Why Angular 18 matters

Angular has consistently been a framework of choice for building robust, scalable, and maintainable web applications. Each new version of Angular brings enhancements that address existing pain points and introduces innovative features that align with modern web development practices. Angular 18 is no exception. It promises to improve developer productivity, application performance and user experience.

Key features and updates in Angular 18

1. Enhanced reactivity model

Angular 18 introduces an enhanced reactivity model that simplifies state management and data flow within applications. This new model is more intuitive, reducing boilerplate code and making it easier to manage complex state interactions. It also improves performance by optimizing change detection mechanisms.

2. Standalone components

One of the most anticipated features in Angular 18 is the introduction of standalone components. This allows developers to create components that do not rely on Angular modules. It makes them more modular and easier to reuse across different parts of an application or across different projects. Standalone components can significantly reduce the overhead associated with module management.

3. Improved build performance

Build performance has always been a critical aspect of Angular’s development workflow. Angular 18 includes a range of optimizations that reduce build times, particularly for large projects. Improvements in the Angular CLI, along with better caching mechanisms and incremental compilation, contribute to faster builds and more efficient development cycles.

4. Advanced template type checking

This improvement helps developers catch errors early in the development process, reduce debugging time and increase code reliability. The advanced type checking now supports more complex type scenarios, making Angular applications safer and more predictable.

5. ESM (ECMAScript Module) support

Angular 18 fully embraces ECMAScript Modules (ESM), aligning with modern JavaScript standards. ESM support ensures better compatibility with other modern libraries and tools, thus leading to more efficient code splitting and loading. This results in faster initial load times and a smoother user experience.

6. Component-level state management

State management in Angular has been traditionally handled using services and global state libraries like NgRx. With Angular 18, developers have the option to manage the state at the component level more effectively. This feature simplifies state management for small to medium-sized applications, making it easier to reason about state changes and interactions within individual components.

@Component({ selector: 'app-counter', template: ` <button(click)="increment()">Increment</button> <p>Count: {{ count }}</p> `, }) @ComponentState() export class CounterComponent { count = 0; increment() { this.count++; } }

7. Improved developer tooling

Angular 18 comes with significant improvements to developer tooling, including enhanced support in Angular DevTools. These updates provide better insights into application performance, dependency management, and state changes. The improved tooling makes it easier for developers to debug and optimize their applications.

Suggested: Learn the key differences between MERN and MEAN stack development!

8. Enhanced angular material and CDK

The Angular Material library and Component Dev Kit (CDK) have received updates to align with Angular 18’s new features. These updates include new components, improved accessibility features, and performance optimizations. The CDK enhancements make it easier to create custom components with advanced interactions and behaviors.

9. Server-side rendering (SSR) enhancements

Server-Side rendering in Angular 18 has been optimized for better performance and ease of integration. These enhancements include improved pre-rendering capabilities, faster server-side hydration, and better support for Angular Universal. SSR improvements help in reducing Time to Interactive (TTI) and improving the overall user experience, especially on slower networks.

10. Better internationalization (i18n) support

Internationalization support in Angular 18 has been refined to make it easier to localize applications. New APIs and tooling improvements streamline the process of translating and managing different language versions of an application. This is particularly beneficial for developers working on applications targeted at a global audience.

11. Accessibility improvements

Accessibility continues to be a priority in Angular 18, with several enhancements aimed at making applications more accessible out of the box. New directives and components are introduced to ensure better compliance with accessibility standards, making it easier for developers to create inclusive web applications.

12. Default content in ng-content

Angular 18 allows default content within the ng-content tag. It enhances component flexibility and provides fallback content when no projection is provided.

13. Route redirects with functions

Angular 18 introduces a new feature that allows developers to manage redirects using functions instead of plain strings. This flexibility enhances routing capabilities. To leverage these new features effectively, consider partnering with a professional Angularjs development company to enhance your project’s capabilities.

const routes: Routes = [ { path: 'page1', redirectTo: (url) => '/page2', pathMatch: 'full' } ];

The function can return either a string or an UrlTree, which captures URL information.

14. New RedirectCommand class

Angular 18 introduces the RedirectCommand class to manage NavigationExtras. Developers can use this class to handle complex navigation patterns with Guards and Resolvers.

const route: Route = { path: 'page1', component: PageComponent, canActivate: [ () => { const router: Router = inject(Router); const urlTree: UrlTree = router.parseUrl('./page2'); return new RedirectCommand(urlTree, { skipLocationChange: true }); }, ], };

15. Zoneless applications

Angular aims to incorporate signals into applications without relying on zone.js. This optimization improves performance and navigation behavior.

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16. TypeScript 4.7 support

Angular 18 includes support for TypeScript 4.7, allowing developers to leverage the latest TypeScript features and improvements. These features include:

Template literal types: Give developers the ability to precisely define template types and detect errors at an early stage.

Better readonly support: Offers a safer and more reliable method of using the readonly keyword.

New import types: Promote more organization and modularity in the code.

17. Improved performance with Ivy

Ivy, Angular’s new rendering engine, continues to enhance performance and bundle size. Its enhanced tree shaking capabilities reduce the bundle size by removing unused code, leading to smaller production bundles and faster load times. These optimizations will result in:

Faster startup times

Smaller bundle sizes

Better overall performance

18. Enhanced CLI commands

Angular CLI commands receive updates for a better developer experience. New commands include ng generate component with automatic routing setup and ng lint with improved rule configuration.

19. WebAssembly support

Angular 18 allows developers to use WebAssembly modules directly in components, opening up possibilities for high-performance computations and integrations with existing WebAssembly libraries.

20. Improved AOT compilation

Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation gets further optimizations, resulting in faster startup times. Smaller generated code and improved performance are notable benefits.

Here are some bonus Angular 18 features:

21. New @angular/localize package

Angular 18 introduces the @angular/localize package for internationalization (i18n) and localization. Developers can easily extract and translate strings in their applications.

22. Enhanced router guards

Angular 18 enhances router guards with additional lifecycle hooks. Developers can now handle scenarios like route activation and deactivation more effectively.

23. Improved error handling

Error messages in Angular 18 are more descriptive and actionable, helping developers quickly identify and resolve issues during development.

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Conclusion

Angular 18 represents a significant step forward in the evolution of this powerful web application framework. With its enhanced reactivity model, standalone components, improved build performance, advanced template type checking, and full ESM support, Angular 18 offers a robust set of tools and features that cater to modern web development needs.

For developers, the improvements in developer tooling, server-side rendering, internationalization, and accessibility support mean that creating high-quality, performant, and inclusive applications is more achievable than ever. Angular 18 not only addresses existing challenges but also sets the stage for future innovations in web development.

As you explore Angular 18, take advantage of the updated documentation and guides to familiarize yourself with the new features and best practices. Whether you are building a small application or a large-scale enterprise solution, Angular 18 provides the foundation and tools necessary to succeed in today’s fast-paced web development landscape.

Originally published at softwebsolutions on May 23, 2024.

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Prologue:

You never thought you’d be the type of girl to enjoy watching men get off through a computer. But then someone had recommended a cam boy to you, and one video had hooked you unlike anything else.

Being in university isn’t easy. It’s stress on stress on more stress and then a little bit extra stress just to round things out- and sometimes, a girl just has to get her rocks off without worries.

To you, cam boy No Face is the perfect distraction.

This faceless man, who usually films from the shoulders down. There’s something so specific and endearing about him. His pretty veiny hands, forearms showed off by black compression shirts with the sleeves rolled up-

His sounds are also like heaven, and sometimes you close your eyes and just listen to him, imagining he’s the one getting you off.

People talk about the dangers of porn, but fuck it, being a tad addicted to No Face is your own kind of dark chocolate and red wine, and no one is going to make you feel bad about needing an outlet for your pent up sexual energy.

He’s a gamer too, a faceless one the likes of Corpse Husband and Dream (before the face reveal of course), and you love the fact that he’s multidimensional.

When you’re studying, his gaming streams are in the background, and when you’re done studying and ready to reward yourself, it’s straight to his OnlyFans.

Recently, he’s taken to wearing a neon blue accented purge face mask, and you love the way his dark curls obscure around the plastic.

He’s a handsome man, you can just feel it in your bones, and you can feel your orgasm roll through every inch of your entire body every time you cum with the help of No Face.

One:

History classes can be a bit of a bore at times, and as someone of a recluse, you don’t get the joy of friendly chats with other girlies. No, history is your solitary work load, which is why you’re dreading the group project that’s being set up today.

The teacher gives students the benefit of choosing their own partners. This isn’t high school, and your professor knows most people already have connections that work well for this sort of thing… most people. 

You look around as people pair up, and you feel like there’s a frog in your throat. You don’t have it within you to make that leap, to ask someone to be your partner-

Which is when you notice the other antisocial person who sits at the back of the class. He’s handsome, with an angular bone structure. You’ve never once seen him smile, and that mirrored recluse nature throws you off a bit. 

To make matters worse, he has dark curly hair, just like your No Face, and everytime you look at him, your mind conjures up whispered words of encouragement to throw you over the edge, and your panties get wet in history, which is a very inopportune time to be getting horny if you’re honest with yourself.

His eyes meet yours, and you immediately look away, but you can sense him standing up to talk to you.

“Do you have a partner?” he asks.

“Uh… not really.”

“Me neither.”

There’s an xawkward silence for a moment, and then you release a sigh, looking up at him. “So… should we do the project together.”

“Guess that makes sense.” He nods.

You tell him your name, and he introduces himself as Jeon Wonwoo. You exchange details and as he speaks, there’s something even more familiar about him, but you brush it off. 

“So… when are you free?” Wonwoo asks, pulling you out of your daze.

“I could do the library after my last class ends, let’s say four oclock?”

“I’ll see you there.” 

Two:

Wonwoo is easy enough to work with. He’s not very opinionated, and he has let you choose what topic you wanted to work on for your project. Now, the two of you are getting preliminary readings out of the way, looking into the online research that would provide the backbone of your argument for the essay portion.

You find yourself looking at him very frequently, after all, he’s a striking man, and you’re a horny girl who has been so busy doing university courses that you haven’t had the time to get laid in forever.

Your gaze dips, and you stare at his hands as he toys with his pencil. It must be some sort of anxiety calming repetitive behaviour, the way he flicks it, traces his thumb and pointer down the wood, then flicks it again.

As you’re looking at him, you notice the details of his fingers.

Although No Face’s cock is significantly - significantly - bigger than this tiny pencil, the phalic shape is the same. You’ve watched so many No Face videos, and Wonwoo’s fingers are undeniably the same as your favourite cam boy’s. 

You feel like you’ve choked on air, and you look up at Wonwoo, imagining him with that neon blue purge mask.

He’s got the dark hair, the curls- he’s even wearing a black compression shirt today.

“Holy shit,” you whisper, drawing his attention immediately.

“Hmm?”

“Nothing, fuck, uh-” You look away, feeling your skin heat with embarrassment. “It’s just hot in here.”

Wonwoo simply gazes at you, and you find yourself standing up. 

“I’m just going to pop outside for some air,” you tell him, not even waiting for a response as you grab your phone and dart away.

It’s only once you’re under the blue sky, feeling the cool air against your skin, that you’re able to take a moment.

You’re in a group project with your favourite gamer boy OnlyFans model, and you’re going to have to pretend as if you haven’t cum to his videos countless times.

If this is how you’re going to react every time he’s around - skin heating, heart racing, hands getting clammy - well, you’re in deep shit. 

Three:

“No, I swear to God, Tina, my history project partner is No Face!”

Your friend is silent for a moment, simply watching you. “But like… how sure?”

“Tina!” You narrow your eyes at her with exasperation. “You know I watch him religiously!”

Tina nods. “I mean… there are rumours that some of the Sigma Veta Tau frat guys are into the whole cam thing, some of the sororities too.”

“Rumours?”

“Nothing confirmed, obviously, if any of them are in on that whole OnlyFans world, they’re smart enough to not show their faces.” Tina releases a sigh. “There’s a frat party tomorrow at SVT actually, maybe… we should go and I can see Wonwoo for myself.”

“Okay, but! Tina, I’m calling dibs.”

“You can’t call dibs! I showed him to you!” Tina argues.

“This isn’t time for girl code or anything else, I know you watch multiple streamers- No Face is the only one I watch, no one else has ever interested me. And I’m the one who made the connection! Tina, for real. Please.”

She releases a deep groan. “Fuck it. Fine. I guess. But if he hits on me, I’m going for it.”

“I guess you’re wearing a full sweater and showing no skin at the party tomorrow then.”

Four: 

Wonwoo’s shocked to see you at his frat for a party. From being in classes with you for the first part of term, he’s pegged you as a shy and quiet type, much like himself. All month, he’s never seen you speak to anyone. You show up, take your seat at the very back of the room, and don’t open your mouth for anything.

Luckily for Wonwoo, he’s into the shy and quiet type. While his best friends are loud and boisterous, he could never see himself with a party girl, which is why he doesn’t have much of a social battery for being at his frat parties for longer than absolutely necessary. 

Mingyu - the aforementioned loud and boisterous best friend - is next to Wonwoo, and Wonwoo can feel his gaze.

“Are you checking out that girl?” Mingyu asks.

“I have a class project with her,” Wonwoo responds casually, sipping his beer.

“She’s cute.”

Wonwoo simply shrugs, not wanting to divulge too deeply into his interest of you just yet. He’s a careful type, and with his scandalous online alter ego, he has to be.

“You should go get her a drink,” Mingyu continues.

“She’ll be fine.”

“If you don’t get her one, I will.”

Now Wonwoo turns to look at his friend, and the challenging gaze he receives in return makes him sigh. “Fine.”

“That’s my boy!” Mingyu grins, clapping Wonwoo on the back.

Despite Wonwoo’s confident persona online, he doesn’t have much experience with women. He’d gotten into the gaming scene first, learned how to be social and how to talk to followers of all types. Somehow that had translated to making an OnlyFans.

Choi Seungcheol, frat president, had seen his follower number on Twitch, and had suggested the creation of OnlyFans. Sex sells, and the business major had run the numbers. Cheol had broken down that if even one percent of Wonwoo’s following made the transfer to OnlyFans, Wonwoo could be making serious bank every month.

Both men were shocked to find a whopping five percent of Wonwoo’s followers had initially made the move with him to OnlyFans, and since then, that number has only grown.

Wonwoo tries to channel that confidence as he approaches you, and he kind of likes the way you jump when he gently touches your elbow to gain your attention.

“Hey.”

“Hi,” you respond, eyes wide. You look like a frozen deer, caught in headlights, and Wonwoo’s not sure if he wants to swerve, or hit this whole thing with full force.

“Want a drink?”

You nod, and Wonwoo leads you to the kitchen, where he finds you a beer.

“I’ve never seen you at one of these things,” he notes, stepping closer to you so you can hear each other over the loud music.

“I’ve never been to one,” you admit. 

“Are you enjoying yourself?” Wonwoo asks next, although, he suspects he already knows the answer.

“Uh… it’s loud.”

“Do you want to move somewhere quieter?”

He notes the way you swallow thickly, the way your pupils blow- but you nod, and Wonwoo once again grabs your arm to gently lead you to a different destination in the house.

His room is on the third floor, and he’s one of the lucky few that doesn’t have a roommate. The sound dies down significantly as soon as the door is shut behind the both of you, and Wonwoo welcomes the reprieve.

“I like your set up,” you tell him, looking around at all the neon blue and the PC set up.

“Yeah, I’m a bit of a gaming fan.”

“I can see that.” You’re quiet for a moment, and then you ask, “What are your favourite games to play?”

“Call of Duty is fun, League of Legends, Fortnite, all the usual ones,” he responds, moving toward his bed, where he takes a seat.

“Ah, right.” You nod, taking a sip of your beer.

“Do you game?”

“I watch gamers more than I play, you know, something to have on in the background while I study.” Your eyes meet, and you quickly look away.

There’s something in your body language that is throwing Wonwoo off, and the fact that you’ve just mentioned you watch streamers is a bit of an indicator that things might not be all that they seem with you.

Could you know who he is?

Was bringing you up here a mistake?

If you’ve ever seen one of his Twitch streams, will you be able to make the connection between him and the room?

It’s not like his streams show a lot of the room, but they show enough- and neon blue is a bit of a signature colour of his. 

Neither of you say anything, and then you take a quick breath. “Anyways, I’m here with my friend Tina, and she’s probably wondering where I am-”

“You should get back to it then,” Wonwoo tells you.

“Yeah. But uh… we’re still on for our library study thing on Monday, right?”

“Wouldn’t miss it.” 

Five:

When No Face puts up a new video on his OnlyFans, you take the opportunity to get a better look at his bedroom.

Two seconds into the video you’re convinced that your quiet history partner is, in fact, the notorious faceless gamer turned cam boy, and it makes your stomach turn into knots.

Is it bad to keep watching this, knowing what you now know?

Is it… disrespectful to Wonwoo to be watching him? To have your hand slowly snaking into your pants as your pussy gets wetter by the second? 

Do you have any chance with him?

Is this whole thing a dream?

You’ve been obsessed with one gamer/cam boy in your life, and suddenly he’s your history partner?

You thank whatever God is out there for this coincidental and miraculous turn of events, and you let out a breath as you begin to toy with your clit, relaxing against your pillows.

No Face has such a pretty cock. It’s the perfect size, and it looks even better with his long, slender fingers wrapped around it.

You listen to his quiet moans, and they urge you to echo them as you masturbate in your room.

Wonwoo’s only ever filmed himself. He’s a strictly solo man… there’s a possibility you have a chance with him romantically - or maybe even just sexually. If he gives you any chance at all, you’ll take it, everything else be damned.

Wonwoo is even more gorgeous than you’d ever imagined the anonymous No Face being, and this time, when you close your eyes to listen to the cam boy moan, you imagine your history partner above you, his hand down your pants as he rubs you closer and closer to the edge. 

Six:

You need at least one citation from a physical book for your report, so today, you and Wonwoo are perusing amongst the shelves, searching for a few titles you have identified for possible quotes.

Your heart is racing just from being near Wonwoo, and you sense his gaze more often than not.

“You okay?” Wonwoo asks.

“Hmm?”

“You’re quiet today.”

“I’m always quiet,” you retort… quietly. 

Wonwoo releases a chuckle, and you think it’s the first time you’ve ever seen him smile. The sight of his pretty pearly whites, the sharp canines, the way his eyes crinkle- it has your stomach erupting with butterflies.

“More quiet than usual,” Wonwoo corrects himself.

“I think you’re more talkative than usual,” you point out.

“Maybe.” 

You take a breath, wondering if you should tell him that you know who he is. 

If you tell him, it’s an admission that you’ve seen his Twitch or his OnlyFans- and you wonder if that will make him uncomfortable.

The two of you are quiet for another couple of minutes, but finally, you can’t take it anymore.

“I’m just going to say it,” you blurt out, drawing his eyes. “I know who you are.”

“Hmm?”

“You’re No Face, aren’t you?”

Wonwoo is quiet.

A groan escapes you. “Fuck, this whole thing is so uncomfortable, I shouldn’t have said anything, because now it’s going to make you uncomfortable-”

“I’m not uncomfortable,” he interjects.

“You’re not?”

Wonwoo shakes his head. “Just wondering which platform you’ve watched me on.”

Your heart lurches violently in your chest, and your throat all but closes up again. You choke a little on your response. “I, uh- I-”

“I’m guessing both,” Wonwoo concludes.

You’re gaze moves down the floor immediately, that familiar heat blooming through your skin, a sign of the embarrassment that surges through you.

“It’s kind of hot that you’ve watched me before,” Wonwoo sighs. “How could you tell it was me?”

“Your hands,” you say meekly.

“My hands?” You can hear the shock in his voice. “Wow, you must watch me a lot.”

“I do,” another half whimpered response, an embarrassed admittance of your cam boy loving ways.

“Don’t be shy about it,” Wonwoo tells you, and he steps closer. You instinctively move back, only for your shoulders to bump into the shelves behind you. It’s interesting how suddenly your history partner has changed from shy boy Wonwoo, to confident cam boy No Face, and you can feel your core getting wetter with each tension fueled moment. “I appreciate you being transparent with me.”

You finally look up at him, and you catch Wonwoo’s gaze dip to your lips.

Before you can even register what’s happening, Wonwoo is leaning in, and your body reacts on it’s own accord.

Your arms throw themselves around the back of his neck, and you press your lips to his. Your chests meet as Wonwoo wraps you in his embrace, his mouth hot as it moves on your own. He pushes you back against the shelves and you can’t even find it within yourself to care that you’re making out with him in a library.

There’s no shame as you make out with Wonwoo, accepting his tongue into your mouth with a delighted groan, there’s only intense pleasure, and an ecstasy like feeling of absolute elatedness that you’ve never experienced in your whole life.

Then- a sound in the periphery of your surroundings makes you jump, and you pull away from Wonwoo, looking around wildly.

“Shit,” you whisper, tearing yourself out of his embrace. “This was- uh, that was- um… I have to go!”

You find yourself running away, and you’re not even sure why. All you know is that you’re completely overwhelmed, and once again, being in the presence of the notorious No Face has you needing air like a fish out of water needs H2O.

Seven:

You shouldn’t be shocked when Wonwoo sits next to you in history class. He doesn’t say anything, but half way through the seminar, his hand moves to your knee.

Your heart is racing in your chest, a mix of anxiety and excitement. He hasn’t reached out to you since you ran away from him in the library, and you have no idea where you stand with him, so instead, you just stare at his hand.

There’s this general sense that you both deeply want each other, and it distracts you all the way until class is over. 

As students stand up around you, hurrying to their next engagements, you turn to look at Wonwoo.

“What are we doing?”

“A project.”

“You know what I mean,” you sigh.

“We’re doing whatever you want.”

“Okay,” you take a breath. “But I’m shy, I don’t normally do hookups, and-”

“I don’t do hookups either.” 

“You don’t?”

“There’s a reason I do solos,” Wonwoo points out.

“I guess that’s true.”

“Does the whole No Face thing bug you?” he enquires.

“Not really,” you admit. “I mean, in this day and age, most people have done it. Not me, but, you know, most people.”

Wonwoo lets out a chuckle, then it dies down. “So… do you want to be there for my next stream? You know, sitting behind the camera, watching?”

You swear it’s as if there’s a flood in your panties, and your heart leaps like a professional olympic high jumper.

“Yes,” you squeak.

Wonwoo smiles broadly. “This will be fun.”

Eight:

You’re sitting on Wonwoo’s bed, body tense with anticipation.

His camera is set up, and it’s the only thing between the two of you as he lounges in his gaming chair.

The neon blue purge mask is obscuring his features, but you can feel his eyes on you. He’s hit the record button, and you’re committed to being a silent watcher as Wonwoo visibly slips into his No Face alter ego.

There’s something about the way his shoulders drop, the way he tilts his head back, exposing his pretty throat as he gets comfortable in the chair.

Wonwoo’s hand drops down to the front of his pants, and he palms himself gently, releasing a sigh.

“Feels good,” he muses, voice deeper than it usually is in every day life. “Wish it was your hands touching me though.” 

Your body tingles with the realization he’s talking to you. Sure, he dirty talks for his shows all the time, but today, it’s different.

Today, No Face is literally talking directly to you, but all his words will be eaten up by his subscribers too. It’s your very own personal cam show, and no one else ever has to know.

“Are you going to get started too, baby?” Wonwoo asks. “I can’t be the only one getting off, and we both know you’re here watching this because you want something in return. So don’t be shy.”

You swallow thickly, heart racing in your chest.

“How about this, I strip tease for you, and in return, you get yourself ready for me?” he suggests.

It’s almost hard to breathe now, but you nod, staring directly at Wonwoo. You know his eyes are on you. At this point, it’s clear he’s ignoring the camera completely, but with his face obscured by the mask, his subscribers will be none the wiser to the true event taking place.

Wonwoo starts by gently lifting up his shirt, exposing hard abs and a lean muscled body that has your core already throbbing with need.

Compression shirts are part of his brand, so Wonwoo stops the teasing there, hands instead dropping to the belt of his black jeans. He’s slow with undoing it, slow with the way his long fingers toy with his button and zipper.

He releases a sigh as he lifts his hips, pushing his pants down to his knees. His thighs bulge where they press against the black leather of his gaming chair, but the bulge in his underwear is even bigger, and it makes you unconsciously lick your lips as your eyes stay glued to every motion.

“Come on, baby, be good for me,” Wonwoo tells you, and it snaps you out of your trance.

You realize you need to be doing something too- that’s the whole intrigue of this. Wonwoo gets off on camera, and you get off behind it. Mutual masturbation, in the sexiest possible form.

Truly no hands on, just self gratification while watching the other pleasure themself.

You remove your shirt, and Wonwoo lets out a groan. “That’s it.”

Deciding to keep your bra on for now, your hands slip to your own pants, and you carefully take them off. 

“Want to see you,” Wonwoo says, palming himself through his underwear.

Your hands are shaking as you remove your panties, body alight with energy. It’s not shyness per se- more like shock that you’re even in this situation.

You want it, so fucking bad, but it’s a truly difficult thing to wrap your head around. This situation is unlike anything you could have imagined in your wildest dreams, and you’ve never been more turned on in your entire life.

You’re now bare on your lower half, and you relax against the bed, lifting your legs so your feet are on the mattress, your pussy spread for Wonwoo.

He releases another deep groan, shifting his own underwear down.

His beautiful cock slaps up against his stomach, and he immediately wraps a hand around it. 

There’s a bottle of lube next to him, and you watch him spurt some onto his palm, when he brings it to his cock again, you begin to touch your pussy.

You start with your clit, drawing slow cirlces while Wonwoo strokes himself, matching your pace.

“Mmm, that’s good,” Wonwoo muses, relaxing back against his gaming chair. His head lolls back, but you know his eyes are still entirely focused on you. “I know you’re feeling good too, aren’t you, baby?”

Since he’s on camera, you know you can’t make a sound, but you nod aggressively, swallowing the lump in your throat as you apply more pressure to your clit.

“That’s it, rub harder,” Wonwoo encourages you. “Bet you’re all nice and wet for me already, huh?”

It’s hard to hold in the moan that threatens to escape you, but you nod again, biting your lip to force yourself not to make a sound.

“I can just imagine your mouth on my cock, sucking me so good,” Wonwoo says. “How I’d grab your hair and help you find a rhythm. Bet you’d kind of love choking on it, love the way tears roll down your cheeks as I use you.”

Your toes curl at his words, and you rub your clit even harder, the knots in your stomach tightening deliciously.

“When you got me to the edge, I’d switch things up. I’d lay you down on the bed, eating you out until you cum on my tongue, until your thighs are shaking around my head. I’d hold you down too, because I know you’d like that. Something tells me you want to be dominated, and I could show you what that’s like.”

It’s as if he’s read your mind, as if he knows you better than you know yourself.

“Once you’re good and ready, I’d finally give you my cock,” Wonwoo groans, increasing the pace of his strokes along his length. “Bet you’d love that, wouldn’t you? Love to have me spreading open your insides and fucking you stupid.”

Your breathing is shaky as you rub your clit, your heart racing in your chest. Your eyes close a little as you focus on the overwhelming sensation of pleasure that’s beginning to blossom inside of you.

“I think you should slip a finger in, baby, imagine it’s mine.”

Your eyes snap open again as you stare at him.

“Come on, do as I say.”

With a shaky hand, you bring your fingers to your core, slipping one into your obscenely wet hole.

“Hmm, that’s it,” Wonwoo groans. “Bet you wish it was bigger though, huh?”

You nod, biting your lip even harder in an effort to control yourself.

“Add another finger then. They’re still not as big as mine, but you can dream, right?”

God, you were not mentally prepared for this.

To be the sole focus of No Face is the most sinfully wonderful thing you could ever experience, and the way your body reacts to his commands- following through without your mind even registering it now-

Wonwoo has you in a daze, and you kind of love it.

“Fuck that pussy with those tiny fingers, baby,” Wonwoo encourages you. “I wanna hear it.”

You’re so wet you’re almost afraid his camera will be able to pick up the sound of your squelching pussy, but fuck it- he’s given you a command so you’ll follow through.

“That’s it, feels good, huh?”

You can see he’s stroking his cock harder, and it makes your mouth begin to salivate as you watch.

“Do you think you’re close, baby?” Wonwoo asks. 

You nod.

“I’m close too, something about this has me hornier than usual. Thinking about tasting you, about fucking you with my fingers then railing you with my cock- you’re doing something to me, baby, and I know I’m doing something to you too.”

You nod again, more enthusiastically this time.

“Rub your clit again, want to watch you cum for me.”

You do as he says, and you bite hard on your lip again, throwing your head back, eyes closing as you focus on the feeling.

Wonwoo begins to moan as he watches you, and you’ve seen enough videos of his to know that this is a sign he’s near the edge too.

You can hear the wet slapping of his lubed hand now, and you know he’s beating himself off hard and fast- you bet he wishes it was your pussy on his cock right now, and it makes your toes curl again as you get closer and closer to your own high.

“Fuck, that’s it,” Wonwoo moans. “Come on, you can cum for me.”

You nod, muscles tightening to an impossible limit-

“That’s it, that’s it-”

Wonwoo’s encouragement throws you over the edge and you fall backward onto his bed, grabbing a pillow to put over your face, muffling your moans as your orgasm washes through you.

Your whole body is throbbing with sexual energy, thighs already shaking as you continue to rub yourself through it- having not received a command that you could stop.

You pray to God that the pillow is enough to muffle your sounds, because the whimpers escaping you are no longer something you can keep in- especially when Wonwoo releases a grunt of his own, a sign that he’s cum too.

A shiver of tingles errupts through you at the notion that he’s tipped over the edge, that the two of you have cum together in a situation like this.

Your mind is practically blank except for this moment, and as your orgasm dies down, you can’t ignore the racing of your heart in your chest.

“That’s a good girl,” Wonwoo groans, voice drawing you back to reality.

You move the pillow away, pulling your hand from your core as you sit up again, blinking at Wonwoo.

He’s cum all over his chest, and it’s a big load too- fuck, part of you wants to just lick it up.

“You were a good girl for me tonight,” Wonwoo says. “Such a good girl.”

He’s gently toying with his cock still, but finally he stops, and after a deep sigh, he turns off the camera.

The two of you sit there in silence for a moment, and once Wonwoo has the cap back on his camera’s lens, he pulls off his mask.

His skin is flushed, and he looks absolutely beautiful. There’s nothing like a post orgasmic glow to bring light to someone’s eyes.

“You good?” he asks, voice returning to its normal tone.

“That was amazing,” you whisper.

“I can’t believe you’re seriously okay with all of this,” Wonwoo admits with a sigh, running a hand through his unruly curls before reaching for some tissue to begin wiping up his mess.

“I am.”

He chuckles. “I can tell you’re overwhelmed though.”

“Maybe a little,” you admit, anticipation bubbling through you.

“I think it’s best if we call it a night.” Wonwoo says, and something sinks within your chest at his words. “I want to fuck you, I do, but… I want to give you time to think about all of this.”

“I have thought about all of this,” you counter.

“You’ve thought about fucking No Face, but off camera, I’m just Wonwoo, and I don’t want you to be disappointed with… the reality of me. No Face is a persona, and I need to know you understand that.”

You consider his words, and nod. “I’ll spend some time thinking about all of this.”

“But we’re still on for studying in a couple of days, right?”

“Regardless of us, we have a project to finish,” you nod. 

Wonwoo smiles. “Thanks for coming today, it made a difference.”

Nine:

The two of you are studying in Wonwoo’s room, and as hours pass by, it’s getting harder and harder for you to focus.

There’s a tension in the space that you could cut with a knife, and your panties have been wet since you arrived.

In the past couple of days, you’ve given the whole situation a lot of thought… and you may have rewatched the camshow you did with him about a hundred times too.

“Wonwoo?” you ask, putting your laptop to the side.

“Hmm?”

“I wanted to talk to you about us.” 

He gives you space to continue and you take a breath. 

“I know that the whole No Face thing is a persona, and while he’s not you, he’s still part of you. Despite that, I like who you are too. You’re calm, and smart, and level-headed- and respectful too. Most men wouldn’t have done what we did and let me go home to process the situation. You could tell I was overwhelmed and you didn’t take advantage of me, which shows you’re respectful too. I think… you and I are kindred souls, and I’d like the opportunity to get to know you better, the real you, not No Face.” 

Wonwoo nods, and you can tell he’s thinking about what you’ve just said. “I want to know you better too. I never thought I’d find a cute, shy girl who would be okay with the whole OnlyFans thing. You’re quiet, but you’re kinky, like me, and I really like that.”

Your skin heats at his words, and a smile works its way onto your lips.

“Doing this project has been great,” Wonwoo continues. “We work well together, and yeah… I like you a lot. I want to give it a try too.”

“Good.” You take a breath, sitting up to move closer to him. “So… I think we’ve done enough studying, don’t you?”

Wonwoo chuckles. “Feeling needy, huh?”

“You’ve got a half chub already, so don’t talk to me about feeling needy,” you tease with a grin.

“Talking back, are you?”

“You said it yourself, you’re not No Face, you’re Wonwoo. No Face is a dominant, but Wonwoo… I’m getting vibes from you that you’re something else.”

He cocks his head to the side, looking at you with a smile. “I guess you know the real me better than I realized.”

“You talk a big game about being a dominant on cam, but… my guess is you’re softer in person, softer like this.” You reach out to stroke his face, and Wonwoo leans into your palm.

“Are you okay with soft?”

“I’m okay with a mixture,” you tell him. “Whatever feels right in the moment.”

“Part of me wants to fuck the shit out of you,” Wonwoo notes. “But… as a first time, another part of me wants to just be nice.”

“Then be nice, you can be rough later, I promise.”

“I’ll hold you to it.”

“You better.”

You move his laptop out of the way, swinging your leg over his hips so you can mount him where he’s seated on the bed.

His hands find your waist, and he looks up at you. God, he truly is so beautiful. 

You’ve kissed him before in the library, but that had been all fire, all passion, all pent up tension- as you lean down to press your lips to his now, you get the sense that everything about this interaction will be softer.

He’s not playing off as his alter ego, he knows you accept the real him, that you want to experience Wonwoo tonight, not No Face. 

As amazing as No Face was, you don’t want him to think that’s all you’re here for.

He kisses you gently, one hand moving up to cup your cheek. His tongue is tentative as it runs along your bottom lip, asking for entry instead of demanding it.

You tilt your head a little to make things easier as the kiss deepens, his fingers digging into your hip.

You begin to grind down against him, enjoying the pressure on your clit. He’s already hard, and you know he wants this as badly as you do, which lights a fire in the pit of your stomach.

With one movement, Wonwoo has you both rolling, and you end up with your back pressed to the bed, Wonwoo on top of you.

Now it’s his turn to grind down against you, and you kiss him harder, whimpering against his lips.

One of his hands snakes up to your breast, and he squeezes you through your shirt, groaning at the way you fit in his palm.

“Can I take care of you?” he asks.

“You can do anything you want,” you assure him, heart beating rapidly in your chest.

Wonwoo’s lips move to your throat, and then the swell of your cleavage. You throw your head back, closing your eyes and enjoying the sensation.

He’s gentle when he removes your shirt, followed quickly by your bra, and then his mouth is on your chest again. His lips are soft as they suck on your nipple, his tongue flicking the sensitive bud.

Your hands find their way to his hair, tangling in his curls as you enjoy the worship he’s providing you. Wonwoo takes his time with your breasts, and you can feel your pussy throbbing- you wonder if this is what blue balls feels like for men- this insatiable need to have attention on your core instead of the erogenous zone he’s currently enjoying.

Soon, Wonwoo’s mouth is moving down your body, and he slips onto the floor next to the bed. He takes off your pants and panties, moving slowly as if to give you time to change your mind.

But you’re not going to change your mind.

You want this more than you’ve ever wanted everything, and as he drags you to the edge of the bed, intent on eating your pussy like he’d talked about on cam, you give yourself over to him fully.

His hands massage your legs, and he peppers kisses up your calf, tickling your knee as he moves to your thighs.

Your legs adjust over his shoulders, and his hands grab at your hips as he leans in for his first lick of your pussy.

The contact of his tongue on your clit has you releasing a squeal of delight, your entire boy tingling with pleasure.

You can feel Wonwoo’s eyes on you as he begins to eat you out, his tongue pushing into your wet pussy before flicking back up to your sensitive bud again.

“Feels good!” you tell him, muscles already beginning to tighten with pleasure.

His fingers get a better grip on you, one hand moving to your thigh to hold you in place as he devours you.

He sucks your clit into his mouth and it’s a sensation that has your entire body reacting, the cord in your stomach tightening even more-

No one has eaten you out in practically forever, and to be having a man worship you like this- it’s getting you closer to the edge, faster than anyone else before.

“Shit,” you whimper, tangling your fingers in his hair again, back arching as the pleasure begins to build.

Wonwoo doesn’t relent, he eats you out like a starved man, his eagerness only growing with each second-

Your whimpers are getting louder, the sensation building more and more-

“I’m gonna cum!” you announce, eyes clenching shut as you teeter on the edge-

Suddenly two fingers are slipping into your pussy, crooking up so his digits can touch your sweet spot, at the same time, he sucks roughly on your clit and that’s all it takes to make you cum.

You gasp, your orgasm exploding inside of you unlike any other.

It’s all consuming in the best possible way, your body throbbing with unknown pleasure.

Wonwoo continues to finger fuck you, working you through it as wave after wave of ecstasy consumes you.

Your clit is almost too sensitive now, your thighs shaking, muscles beginning to hurt from the power of your high.

“Fuck, Wonwoo-” you whimper, pushing at his head.

He pulls away from your clit, his fingers slowing inside of you, and you can feel his eyes.

“You good?” he asks.

“Fuck, that was so good-” you groan, another shiver erupting through you when he strokes your inner walls again. “Need more.”

“Need what?”

“Your cock,” you tell him. “Need it so bad.”

“I’ll grab a condom,” Wonwoo muses, pulling his fingers out of your pussy only to plop them into his mouth.

As he stands, you freeze. “Wait! I’m on birth control!”

He stops, looking down at you. “Are you sure?”

“I’m sure I’m on birth control, yes.”

“No, I mean, are you sure about unprotected sex?”

“Well… I’m clean,” you point out. “I haven’t had sex in forever-”

“Me neither,” he admits. “Other than, you know, sex with my own hand.”

You stare at him for a moment, and from the way he cracks a smile, you know he’s making a joke. So you begin to laugh too.

“How have we both not gotten laid in a while?” you ask.

He shrugs. “Guess we’re both pretty shy.”

“And school is busy,” you point out.

“School, gaming and OnlyFans is definitely a lot,” he agrees, pulling off his shirt then kicking down his pants. “Move up to the pillows for me, want you to be comfortable.”

You do as he says, watching eagerly as he gets fully naked for you. 

God, his cock is even prettier up close, and you bite your tongue as he gets onto the bed with you. Your legs wrap around his hips instinctively, and you pull him in for a passionate kiss.

He begins to grind down against you, stimulating your oversensitive clit in a way that has you squealing with delight.

“I like your sounds,” Wonwoo muses, lips moving to your throat and ear, where he gently bites your lobe. “Was a shame I didn’t get to hear them during the cam show.”

“I tried to be good and quiet for you.”

“You were very good for me,” Wonwoo groans, voice dropping into the No Face cadence, which has your stomach flip flopping, pussy getting even wetter.

Wonwoo reaches between your bodies, adjusting the tip of his cock to your pussy. “You said you haven’t been fucked in a while,” he muses, “so if this hurts, or you need me to go slow, or stop-”

“I’ll be fine,” you assure him, cupping his face. “Just fuck me, please.”

Wonwoo kisses you then, slowly pushing his rock hard cock into you as you whimper and claw at his shoulders.

He fills you so well- your inner walls finally receiving attention from a real sized cock after way too long.

Your fingers - hell, even his fingers - don’t do his full length justice, and it feels like heaven once he’s fully bottomed out.

You both release a low groan, your toes curling with pleasure.

“I’m good,” you tell him, pressing kisses to his throat as your fingers explore his broad shoulders. “Feels good.” 

“You feel good,” he counters, beginning to move.

The drag of his cock along your core has you groaning, eyes closing as pleasure consumes you.

“Shit,” you whimper, holding him tighter.

“Shit,” Wonwoo echos again, picking up his pace.

You lay there, enjoying everything he’s giving you. As himself, Wonwoo’s not much of a talker, but you’re okay with that. The two of you simply gasp and moan as conversation, and you enjoy the feral aspect of sex, the part where you’re both overcome by the feeling of each other, so overcome that words aren’t even necessary.

Wonwoo presses his lips to yours again, kissing you fiercely as he fucks you harder and harder, until his bed is rocking and you’re scared people outside his door will be able to hear you moaning. 

But part of you doesn’t even care, you don’t want to hold yourself back with Wonwoo anymore, not like you did when he was on cam. No, you want him to hear every whimper, every groan, every squeal of pleasure as he fucks you better than anyone else ever has.

There’s a connection here, a spark, and it lights a fire inside you as Wonwoo fucks you for the very first time.

It’s passionate as you remain lip locked, your hands grabbing at his strong shoulders.

You don’t even care that it’s clear this will be a one position fuck session. Missionary has always been one of the more boring ways to fuck, but with Wonwoo- it’s downright magical. There’s nothing like it, being pressed chest to chest- as close as you can be as you do this.

Wonwoo’s groans are magic too, and they have your pussy throbbing depserately around him-

Then he slips his hand between your bodies, rubbing your clit-

Your pussy clamps down on him, a gasp escaping you as you break the kiss to look up at him.

“Want you to cum with me,” Wonwoo groans. “Please.”

You can’t respond, all you can do is focus on the building sensation- and in no time at all, you’re tipping over the edge with a loud moan.

Wonwoo returns your sound with a grunt, burying his face against your throat as he cums with you.

Your pussy throbs around him, milking Wonwoo of all he’s worth as he moans in your ear, fucking you through it all.

His hair is tickling your cheek, but you can’t even care as the orgasm swells through you like the waves of a warm summer ocean.

Your chests are still pressed together, and you can feel the beating of his heart. It’s almost dizzying, feeling this connected to another person, and it leaves your mind blank as you enjoy it.

Your arms are wrapped around him, cuddling Wonwoo close as his motions come to a stop, and then you just pant together, doing your best to catch your breaths.

You stroke his hair, releasing a deep sigh.

Wonwoo presses one last kiss to your throat before pulling away. “How do you feel?” he asks.

“Perfect.”

Wonwoo grins. “Me too.” 

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quit acting like a puppy • part one

BILLY HARGROVE x F!READER

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cw: 18+ minors dni, smut, dirty talk, rough sex, spitting, oral (m & f receiving), slapping, name calling, p in v, unprotected, friends with benefits, enemies (?) to lovers, pining

summary: you hook up with Billy and it’s great but you’re not looking for anything serious. but he can’t get enough of you.

Your fingertips move over his abs, drunken eyes focused on the way they flex and as they glance up, you catch a wicked smirk and darkened blue eyes staring back at you.

“C’mon, babe,” he purrs, “go ahead and get your fill before I keep them hands busy.”

In your intoxicated state, his words work but if you were just a smidge more sober, you’d cringe at them. You feel down his hip bones, down where his muscles point down to the thing in his pants he was bragging about back at the bar, the reason you’re even at his apartment in the first place. Sure the rest of him is gorgeous, but he talked a big game about his uh, endowment.

You drop to your knees, rolling your eyes at his comment before licking at the skin right above the waistband of his jeans. He loses a bit of composure from it and the way you scratch manicured nails down the sides of him. Makes a pretty sound that inflates your ego and has you sucking bruises against his golden skin. He shaved recently, the hairs barely there and you think it makes him more sensitive. Billy cards his fingers through your hair, tugs at the roots and chuckles out a breathy, “Guess your tongue works, too.”

“Oh, my tongue works. You’ll see,” you tell him confidently, licking a broad stroke up his abs as you unbutton his Levi’s and tug them down around his ankles.

You move down to mouth his hard on over his briefs and Billy groans. You glance up to catch his head tilting back with pleasure and you’ve barely even started, it makes you smirk against him. Focusing on the head, your hand moves to cup his balls and you’re quick at work making the fabric of his briefs soaked where his tip is. Sucking and licking. When you squeeze Billy’s balls, he lets out a louder noise and his hips jerk forward as he pulls on your hair. You can taste the saltiness of his precum seeping through the material and you hum happily against him. Billy attempts to shove your face against his crotch harder but you push on his thighs, pulling away from him.

“Sit,” you tell him, nodding to his bed, “Take them off.”

As Billy steps back, he pushes his briefs down to his ankles and kicks them off along with his jeans. Sits on the bed, palms on the sheets and spreads his legs for you. It’s easy to scoot between his feet, smoothing your hands up his thighs and scratching down them as you admire his cock and balls. He’s thick, mushroom tip shaped perfectly and it’s pink, leaking out the slit and dripping down the shaft. His balls are heavy but tight, sit pretty on the sheets and you think you’ll start with them. A quick glance up to make sure his eyes are on you before you lean down and graze your lips against his sack, feeling the weight of his cock against your face.

“Christ,” he breathes out, watching you intently, “you’re a fucking nymph, aren’t ya?”

You reply by licking at his balls, looking up at him with wide eyes. Nose nudging his shaft with your motions. The dude has stars in his eyes. You’ve had plenty of experience in this department but you’re determined to impress him because he might be the hottest one on the roster. You take the time to admire him, sculpted muscles corded in his arms and chest that lead up to a strong neck and jaw, surrounded by an overgrown curly blonde mullet. He’s got stubble but it’s thicker above his soft, pink tinted lips. Sharp cupids bow to match his angular cheekbones. Soft and adorable button nose that leads up to strong brows. Matched with the bluest eyes you’ve ever seen and some seriously luscious and curly dark eyelashes. The guys a natural blonde, as his pubes prove but his brows and lashes are dark. Like God was looking out for him.

“You’re fucking hot,” you admit as you pull away from his balls and Billy scoffs, all condescending but it’s cut short when you grab hold of his cock, tight at the base of him as you blink up at him. “But you know that. I don’t need to tell you.”

“You can tell me,” he gasps, abs flexing from the pleasure shooting up his body. “I like hearing it from a pretty girl like you.”

You pout, tilting your head as you raise up on your knees. “Just pretty?” You gather all the spit in your mouth you can and let it fall from your lips onto his tip, watching as it drips down the edge of his tip, the side of his shaft and to your fist wrapped around him.

“Hot, fucking— so hot,” he gasps, eyebrows furrowing, “Sexiest fucking woman I’ve ever seen.”

You giggle, “That’s more like it!” You stick your tongue out and slap the head of his cock against it, keep your eyes locked on his as you lick the most sensitive bit like an ice cream cone. He looks submissive in this moment but everything leading up to this tells you that’s out of place for him. He’s the one in control during moments like this. But you can’t have that. His lips are parted as he stares down at you, eyes all glassy. He doesn’t whine but he breathes heavy, squeezes the sheets in his fists as his muscles tighten. He’s trying not to thrust up at your face. Like a good boy. And you haven’t even told him.

Wrapping your lips around the tip, you sink down slowly. As slow as you can, taking breaks to circle him with your tongue and you haven’t moved your fingers yet, they’re still firmly holding on to the base of him. As you watch him, his eyes roll back before his lids flutter shut. There’s a goal here. Make this beautiful man fall apart. You think you have a talent. Once you get him as deep as you can, nose hitting the curly blonde hair, you exhale out of your nose and focus on not gagging. He’s deep though, poking the back of your throat and it’s not exactly comfortable but the sound Billy illicites makes it all worth it. Voice wrecked with the loud moan that pours from him. His thighs tense under your palm. You pull up, but not off entirely, stopping when just the tip is in and you suck, hard. Sinking back down and repeating the motion a couple of times. Billy’s large hands fly into your hair, determined to set the pace but you have other plans. If he doesn’t push your head down, you suck him harder and start stroking whatever isn’t in your mouth.

“Fuck, fuck, fuck!” He spits out, “Wait— Jesus, slow down.” His voice is breathy and spent, “Don’t wanna cum yet.”

You pull off with a loud pop, string of saliva still connecting your lips to his cock, “Isn’t that the point of this?”

“Gotta feel your pussy before I cum,” he chokes out. “But, holy fuck, you’re good at that.”

“Thanks,” you grin, like he complimented you on a softball pitch and not your dick sucking.

You stand then, still between his feet as you begin to pull your dress up and over your head. Billy’s eyes scan your body and he still has this like, starstruck look on his face. It’s flattering, sure but you’re in your head. The guy is way too attractive to look at you like that. Even if you almost made him cum in record time with your mouth.

He sits up and gets his hands on your hips, pulls you closer and gets his mouth on your tits. Licks at the hardened buds, sucks one and moves his hand to squeeze the other breast. It feels good, his mouth is warm and determined and you grab onto his shoulders. Let him mouth at you for a bit, moaning as you look down to watch him.

“That feels really good,” you tell him, voice heightened with arousal.

“Yeah?” He asks around your nipple, moving his hand down to cup your heat over your thong. Rubs against your cunt with firm and rough fingers. Makes you gasp and lean your hips forward into the touch.

“Yeah,” you whine.

Billy smirks, “Sucking my cock made you so wet. Can feel how soaked you are.”

Damnit. The cocky bastard is back but it feels too good to stop him. Your hands lace through his curls, mouth agape as you look down at him. Watch as he licks and sucks on your chest while his fingers easily find your clit and rub circles against the bundle of nerves over the sticky material of your lace underwear. Billy has thick fingers. You wanna feel them without the underwear.

“Take them off, wanna feel you,” you whisper.

He pulls back with a smile, pushes you a step back and leans down. Bites on the strap of your underwear and drags it down with his teeth. It’s the hottest fucking thing you’ve ever seen. He uses his hands to help get them the rest of the way off and then slides them up to grab handfuls of your ass, squeezing the flesh and biting the skin of your hipbone. You whimper, staring down at him with desire. He spanks you, rough and abrupt.

“Need you to sit on my face, pretty girl,” he tells you, licks against your hipbone before spanking you one time and then lays back, pulling you with him. You grab hold of his jaw once you’re straddling him, feeling his shaft against your folds and you crash your lips into his. Billy kisses filthy. All sloppy. Tongue invading your mouth, dragging against your teeth, tongue and roof of your mouth. His hands easily find your ass again, kneading at the fat as he rolls his hips up. His cock catches against your clit and you moan into his mouth.

“I meant it,” he mumbles against your lips, “Gotta taste you. C’mon, sit that pretty pussy on my face.”

You don’t hesitate, kissing him one more time before moving up. Once your pussy is hovering his mouth, he grabs the tops of your thighs and pulls you down on him. Wet, hot mouth meeting your cunt. He moans into it and then licks through your folds. Prods his tongue at your hole and moves it back up. You gasp, hands flat on the mattress to keep yourself upright. His tongue meets your clit, flat and broad and your hips roll on their volition. And before you know it, you’re riding Billy’s face. Setting the pace, grinding down on his tongue as you focus on finding your climax. Using his mouth completely. His stubble causes some friction but you like it, humping against Billy’s face as you’re totally lost in chasing your orgasm. It’s almost pathetic how quickly you’re cumming.

Coating his face in your juices as you cry out, body jerking as the orgasm crashes through you.

“Fuuuuck!”

Billy doesn’t let up, continues lapping at your sensitive cunt as his fingers dig into the flesh of your thighs. Moans with you as you climax. Gives you a minute before he’s rolling over, pushing you on your back and slapping your pussy. Looks at you with these frenzied eyes and easily slips two fingers inside of your cunt. You cry out, overstimulated but ready to go again as he pumps his fingers in and out of your soaking hole. Your back arches, vision blurry as your eyes prick from tears. It’s almost too much, almost.

“Such a good girl,” he coos from above you, lips and chin shiny from your juices. Looks even prettier like that.

“Fuck,” you curse, eyes crossing slightly as he fucks you deep and hard with his thick digits. Then he grabs your jaw with his free hand, forcing your mouth open as he looms over you. Has this wicked, borderline unhinged look which shouldn’t turn you on like it does. And then the fucker spits in your mouth before licking against your tongue and kissing you as filthy as humanly possible. Your eyes roll back, lids fluttering shut as you let him have control. Taking the brutal thrusts of his fingers and the intrusion of his tongue that tastes like your pussy,

Is Billy the first man to make you cum before he does? Yeah, but you’re not keen on focusing on that right now because the way it fills your stomach with butterflies is making you a bit sick.

“You’re so fucking hot,” he babbles out as he curls his fingers up, “Look like a fucking dream, taking my fingers like a good little slut.”

Motherfuckers unlocked a kink and you’re too far gone to hide it. Crying out and bucking your hips up at him, whimpering pathetically as you nod.

“Oh,” he smirks, voice dark, “You like being called a slut, don’t you? S’that get you going? ‘Cause you know it’s true. Know that you’re a dirty fucking slut, don’t ya?”

“Yes,” you pant, legs shaking as he drills his fingers in and out of your obscenely dripping cunt.

“Say it,” he growls, face so close to yours. “Tell me you’re a dirty slut.”

“I’m a dirty slut,” you gasp, “Fuck me like the fucking whore I am, Billy.”

He bites his lip as he smirks, gripping your face before spitting on it. Barely any of it lands in your mouth and he smooths his hand over your face, smearing your makeup with it before he slaps you. “Want me to show you what a desperate, dirty whore you are?”

“Please,” you beg, “Please, pretty please!”

He pulls his fingers from you abruptly, you feel empty so you whimper and wiggle your hips. He smacks hard against your pussy, then spits down on it and grips his cock, spreads the saliva as he drags his tip through your folds. Slaps the tip against your clit, making your body jerk as your back arches and you squeal.

“Think such a desperate slut deserves my cock?” he pouts, shaking the head of his cock against your clit which sends the most incredible shockwaves through your body.

“Yes, yes,” you pant, “I need it. I’m such a slut, I need it, need your cock.”

He laughs, a soft exhale that’s cruel but he’s looking down at you fondly. Even strokes your cheekbone with his thumb, drags it down to the corner of your lips and you move to lick his fingertip. Suck it into your mouth and look at him desperately. He groans softly, the tip of his cock slipping down to rub circles against your entrance. You hum needy around his thumb, hands moving up to grab hold of his wrist as you wiggle your hips, trying to maneuver his cock inside you.

“You’re—- you’re something else, babygirl,” he says and his voice is deep and so sexy. “Think you’ve earned it,” he breathes out and slips inside you, eyelids fluttering shut as he feels your cunt suck his cock in. You inhale sharply with his thumb still pressed to your tongue. He sheathes deeper inside you, left hand still extended so you can suck on his thumb while his right grips your hip tightly. The head of his cock brushes against that sweet spongy spot deep inside you so tenderly, has your eyes cross before they roll back and you grip tighter on his wrist as you moan around his thumb.

Hookups aren’t like this. You know that. You’re usually bent over, so they aren’t looking at your face. You’re not typically drooling around their thumb while they fuck you missionary. This is good sex. Which you’ve had but not… not this good. Never so intense and intimate. You get that uncomfortable feeling in your tummy again until Billy reels his hips back and snaps forward harshly, deteriorating every thought in your head. He fucks you dumb, thrusts quick and deep. Spilling out moans and repeatedly telling you what a slut you are. Not much else to think about when you’re being fucked into oblivion.

You blink your eyes open, vision blurry for a beat before you’re met with the prettiest sight. Billy’s sweating, beads forming at his hairline and you move to feel down his back, sweat forming there too and it’s all gross and sticky and so fucking sexy. You gasp, lips parting but he doesn’t pull his thumb away. It’s still pressed to your tongue and he punches little, repetitive uh, uh, uh’s from you. The sound of your skin meeting, harsh slaps, fills the room. His cock is so thick, stretching your hole deliciously, and so long, massaging against your g-spot with every stroke. You feel ten times drunker and you know it’s from his cock, and not the shots shared at the bar. And you feel fucking dumb too.

“S’a good little slut for me,” he growls, eyes locked on your face which is kind of overwhelming but incredibly hot, “taking my cock so good. You my little princess, huh?”

That’s a new one, feels better than slut which surprises you. Has tears stinging at your eyes, making your mascara bleed as they roll down your cheeks. Billy takes his thumb out of your mouth to wipe them away, leans down to kiss you. Softer this time. Tongue just barely swiping across your lower lip. You cling to him, back arching as he thrusts particularly deep.

“Feel so good,” he keeps talking, lips dragging against your wet cheek. “So pretty for me.”

“B-Billy…” you stutter as you wrap your legs around your waist, which somehow has him even deeper inside you.

“Yeah,” he coos, brushing his nose against your cheekbone, “Feel nice? Can feel me so deep inside you, princess?”

“Billy,” you’re fucking stupid. All you can say is his name. And you’re not saying it. You’re whining it. “Billy… Billy… Billy…”

He hums, kisses your cheek, holds you steady as he drills into you, “I know.” God, this is so intimate. There’s a white, hot pleasure spreading over your nerves. Brings you to even more tears. It’d make you so sick if you weren’t so elated in euphoria. If this were any other hookup, you’d be panicked about the lack of condom. But you’re aching for Billy to cum inside you. Wanna feel it fill you up. Want to make him feel so good he cums before he has time to pull out. This has you tightening your legs around his waist. Heel digging into his ass as you arch your back.

The second climax hits you like a tidal wave. It’s unexpected, you don’t even realize you were close as it washes over you. You cry out his name, tears streaming down your cheeks as you writhe against him. Scratching down his back. Clinging to him, pulling him impossibly closer as your vision goes completely white. He smells good. It’s what you notice as you come back to reality, faces squished together at the cheeks and your nose is pressed up against his damp curls. Makes your orgasm drag out as you inhale deeply, shuddering a breath out as you gasp out sobs. It’s foreign to you. Crying from an orgasm but Billy doesn’t seem alarmed. Grabs hold your face and kisses you harshly as he thrusts quicker and deeper until his hips still and he spills his load against your fluttering walls. Groaning your name against your lips.

—

Turns out, the cocky bastard is a clingy one. As you were sneaking out the morning after, he woke up. Rolled over and sat up, rubbed his pretty eyes and blinked at you, “Ya gonna leave before breakfast?”

So you’d stayed. Made small talk. Told him where you work.

Three weeks later, there’s flowers being delivered to your office… for you. They’re pretty. Tropical flowers like you mentioned you liked. Your coworkers ask a million questions. While you remember the sex as being the best you’ve ever had, you’re not really looking for a boyfriend. The past handful of them never worked out, so why would Billy be any different. You’d been panicked for two weeks after the hook up because he came inside and you were praying that your period came early. And it came late. By two days which had you in a fucking frenzy. So you were relieved when it came but then came the flowers. You stared at them angrily as you typed away memos for your boss. You’re made that they made you blush. When you read the handwritten card, you wanted to puke.

Had the best night of my life with you. Would like a chance to properly woo you.

And his phone number.

You refused to call. You wouldn’t. A boyfriend wasn’t part of the plan. Dating casually wasn’t a part of your plan. Regardless of how incredible the sex was.

Boyfriends. Love. The whole thing made you bitter. There’s no way it’s happening.

A week passes, the flowers die and you throw them away. Then you’re finishing up a memo your boss asked you to type when there’s a knock on your door.

“Come in,” you call, not taking your eyes away from the typewriter.

“Hot shot, huh?” His voice has you jerking your head up and damnit, he looks handsome.

Tight Levi’s, motorcycle boots and a red button up, but only the last two buttons are done up. Tucked into his jeans. His hair is luscious. Blonde curls framing his face and a dangly earring in his ear. His skin just as golden as you remember, not that you’re trying to.

“Can I help you?” you can’t hide the disdain in your voice.

“Ouch,” he presses his hand to his bare chest, “That any way to treat a man who made you cum so hard you cried?”

Your eyes widen as you look at the door, “Keep your voice down. The women in this office have big ears and even bigger mouths. Don’t need anyone knowing the gritty details of my sex life.”

Billy kicks the door shut with his foot and then leans against it, “I was hoping I could take you out to lunch.”

“You were dreaming,” you smile at him, dripping in condescension.

“Sure was. What do ya say?” He steps closer to your desk, hand on his belt.

You sigh, lean back against your chair as you look at him, “You sent me flowers with your number, if I was interested, I would’ve called.”

Billy purses his lips and flattens his palms against your desk, leaning down as he says, “Thought maybe you’d be intimidated, so here I am, making the uh, third move.”

You blink at him in disbelief, “Don’t know how to take a hint, do ya?”

“I don’t need to bring up that you cried again, do I?”

“You just did.”

“Come to lunch with me,” he shrugs, “If you’re not feeling it afterwards, I’ll leave you alone.”

You chew on your lip as you think about it. It is a free lunch. And you skipped breakfast so you’re kind of starving. And okay, yeah, Billy looks good. He’s handsome but he’s more annoying than he is pretty.

“Fine. I’m hungry,” you sigh, “But I have to finish this memo, first.”

You go back to typing, trying to ignore the guy's eyes on you. You glance up to glare at him and he just chews his gum obnoxiously and smirks. “You’re insufferable,” you tell him.

He grins, eyes crinkling with it, “Thanks, toots. You are so fine in this uh, get up. Very professional yet very seductive.”

You sigh exaggeratedly, finishing the end of the memo before pulling the paper out of the typewriter. You grab your purse and usher his out the door, dropping by the front desk to hand the receptionist the memo.

“I’m going to lunch. Mr. Harrington wants this memo forwarded to the whole staff,” you tell her and ignore the way she eyes Billy up and down.

“Will do,” she smiles, “Have a fun lunch.”

“I won’t,” you reply with a sarcastic smile and head out the front doors, Billy close on your feet.

“Mr. Harrington?” He questions as he follows you to the parking lot, “Like Steve Harrington?”

“Yeah, his dads my boss,” you explain, “Where are you taking me to lunch?”

“Enzo’s?”

“You can afford that?” You tease as you stop in your tracks, tilting your head at him.

“Uh, yeah,” he looks shocked by that, hands shoving in his pockets, “I’m an electrician. Well, I do construction in general but right now, just an electrician.”

“I didn’t ask,” you roll your eyes as you walk to his annoyingly pretty car. A sports car fits him, though.

He rolls his eyes but opens the passenger door for you. You sink in and notice his car smells like cigarettes. He smokes? As he slides into the drivers side, he pulls a pack of Marlboros from his shirt pocket and lights one up. And a cigarette sounds good right now so you make grabby hands and he hands it over before lighting another.

“You keep proving to be the woman of my dreams,” he says with dreamy eyes and you roll yours.

“Take me to lunch, loser.”

[canarycolemine]

The Cardinale

Pairing: Cardinal Terzo x Female Reader

Summary: Cardinal Terzo is one arragont motherfucker.

AO3 Link

Warnings: MDNI, 18+ only. hate sex. lots of it. cardinal is a little cheeky piece of shit. WC 4.4k.

Heavily inspired by @mardyart's depiction of Cardi T. Such a phenomenal artist!

Cocky, arrogant, headstrong.

The third Emeritus brother, destined to become Papa one day, nepotism to the highest degree. His suave, angular face and his overly confident charms - how he assumes every Sister will fall into his bed.

How I despise him. How I hope to never fall under his gaze, never be subjected to his attention.

Imagine my rage when Sister Superior informed me that I, her star pupil, will be responsible for tutoring the bastard in English.

He was “reassigned” to the country-side Abbey after displaying what I can only imagine was simply inappropriate behavior for an upper clergy member. The man believes that he can seduce and bed any living thing! Perhaps it’s not a matter of belief, but a goal, rather. At his current pace, he will have had most of the Sisters in his bed before the year is up!

Watching him saunter through the halls, smoking his little cigarettes - inside! I always made a concerted effort to cough as I walked past, head held high. He would simply perish, it seems, if he did not attempt to woo a woman a day. Kissing their hands, wearing his stupid white gloves, and winking that shining white eye.

I love my Sisters, but please, have some self-respect.

Quite frankly, I’ve always been appalled by his behavior. He has never led an entire black mass by himself, needing his brothers to finish the job. There was even one instance where I could have sworn he had a sister hidden under the pulpit from where he stood, evidently having communion. No, Cardinal Terzo only ever wanted to lead the rituals - the demon and ghoul summonings (he needs new things to fuck), the mystic elements (anything he can light on fire), and of course, orgies. (duh!).

It was early fall when Sister Superior invited me to her office. I was promised tea; secretly, I had hoped she would invite me to teach a seminar or two over the semester. My lecture series on the invocation of Lilith and Samuel could rival even the Dark One’s knowledge, himself!

But, no.

“The Cardinal is in desperate need of more restraint, and he could benefit from a more rigorous understanding of the English language. He prefers to speak in his mother tongue, and truthfully, it is not accommodating to international chapters.” Superior started, my ears perked at the mention of my personal enemy. I brought the steaming cup to my mouth. “I could think of none other to teach him all of these skills rather than you, Sister.”

I could hardly register the hind notes of the tea before it went straight through my nose, burning the whole way up! I coughed and sputtered the hot liquid at the shock of my assignment.

Still catching my breath, “My apologies, Sister, but… why me?”

“Give yourself credit, Sister. You are a star pupil!” A shine in her eyes, a smirk in her mouth let me know two things - she meant what she said and there was another reason, too.

My eyes narrowed, seeking the answers in her eyes.

“And you’re the only student that the Cardinal has not gotten to know… intimately.” Her lips pursed, looking towards the ground.

“Sister Superior…” I started, not above begging.

“Sister, I will make it worth your while. I will make sure you have your lecture series as a mandatory presentation for all first-year novicates.” A smile crossed my face, but dropped; still, the deal was unsatisfactory.

I sat up a little straighter, now making a dare. “And, no kitchen duty for the entirety of his lessons.” I hated the kitchens. Everything I’ve ever made was burnt to a crispr, so I’ve always been delegated to cleaning the dishes - the worst thing in the world.

She nodded, “That can be arranged.”

I smiled, relaxing a little, but how it only lasted so long. Resigned to my fate, I was excused to prepare for my lesson with the Cardinal this Tuesday.

A pause from my duties was provided in anticipation - he needed to be assessed for his English skills - grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. From my understanding, he had a functional grasp on the language. But I did not really know.

Truth be told, I have never spoken even a word to the Cardinal - always avoiding him, always souring my face when his eyes gazed at me. I wanted to be wholly unappealing to the man. For the most part, he had taken the hint and left me alone. Although, I could have sworn he said something in Italian as I walked past, something like “how I want to be the stick up her…” I didn’t inquire further.

By Lucifer’s grace, I had successfully avoided him. Until the sunset on the second day of the week, when our paths collide.

I arrived at our designated location - one of the older classrooms, repurposed for private studying, long abandoned by the day. Thirty minutes early to the beginning of the lesson, how I tidied our space, laid the materials out and cleaned the chalkboard.

The hanging wall clock, the ever present heartbeat, kept steady. It was almost unnerving, as if keeping me in tempo with the eventual encounter with the asshole. The old bell tower clock rang out 6 times.

And the aforementioned asshole was not here. The door was unlocked, the sun firmly setting. My lips tightened to a pout. I will give him five minutes - no more.

Electing to sit in one of the old desks I rearranged, I pulled out a trusty book, as I had anticipated his tardiness.

Some twenty odd pages in, and I had lost track of time entirely - forgotten the reason I was in this dusty room. The bastard didn’t even show up, easily thirty minutes late! Quite frankly, it was embarrassing that I managed to stay this long. But now, I elected to start the process of cleaning my things.

In the morning, I planned to tell Sister Superior that I will simply not take the Cardinal as a student, he had no respect for my time. Future Papa or not, not enough breaths on this Earth could be spared for a man with little regard for others.

I managed to talk myself through this script as I cleaned up my belongings, nearly whispering her retorts back. But I would not be deterred! Lost in the monologue, I heard a hoard of boys giggling, getting closer to the door.

No, no. It could not be.

The door opened, the raven haired cardinal stumbled in - his pack of brothers falling behind him. Laughing at some lewd joke, no doubt. He turned to look at me, suddenly stiffening his posture. The smug smile falling from his face. He offered some excuse to the men behind him, closing the door to the two of us. He leaned against the old door frame, creaking under his weight. As if that would make him look cooler. The black cassock he preferred was immaculately ironed - surely not by his own hands. Maybe he was screwing the laundry girls.

I tried hard to keep my gaze away from him. My rage and my pride wouldn’t allow it.

“Scusa sorella, I, eh, lost the time.” He offered with a shrug of his shoulders. His voice was rich with his mother tongue.

“Well, Cardinal, I won’t keep you long, then. Our lesson is canceled.” I coldly retorted.

“Che cosa?”

“Canceled, cardinal.” I spat back, lifting my book and walking towards him. “You were late.”

“But I am here now, no?” That white eye twinkled - a charm that assuredly got him into many sisters’ beds.

“And I have been here, Cardinal. For thirty minutes past our scheduled time. Either your watch is broken or you have so little regard for others that time is no object to you?” I said, every syllable articulated, glaring at him.

His eyebrow quirked, a challenge, he supposed. A grin crossed his face, a chuckle that died in his throat.

“It really is you, eh sister?”

“What?” I shot back, whatever could he mean by that?

“You - you,” he pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulling one to his lips, lighting it, and puffing the smoke away from us, “I thought my school would be with you. You are the sister that always walks with a stick up her ass.”

I made a pointed effort to cough at his smoke.

“Some of us have priorities besides fucking an entire congregation, Cardinal.”

“Am I really so evil, Sorella?” he feigned offense, the cigarette affecting his enunciation. Removing from his lips, another puff. “To celebrate our eh, how do you say, istinti?”

“Instincts.” I corrected.

“Ah, si, instincts. That is why we are here, no? Our Lord calls us to do just that.”

“You’ve got quite the head start on the sin of lust, Cardinal, I don’t think you could ever live long enough to dedicate your life to such… dedicated studies of the other sins.”

“It is my favorite.” His white gloves took the cigarette from his mouth, curling it between his fingers, before dropping it to the ground to extinguish the flame. His shoes shined brilliantly, even I could admit, but as I gazed at his shoes, I swore he winked at me through the reflection of his face.

“You really shouldn’t smoke, you know.”

“It is not good for me, this I know.” “I couldn’t care about what happens to you, the flame isn’t good for these old buildings. You’d burn down the whole abbey.”

“You say you don’t care about me sister.” He moved past me, further into the room, settling in one of the old teachers' desks. He kicked those expensive shoes onto the desk, relaxing back into the chair. “But I do not think that is so true.”

I faced him fully, still standing near the door. “I promise you, I do not.”

“Hm,” he chuckled, bringing his gloved hand to his mouth, running the fabric gently against his lower, unpainted lip. “No.” He said so sternly.

“What?”

“What?” he mocked me, a voice that was far too high pitched to be an imitation of me.

I let out an exasperated sigh, to which he laughed.

“Fuck you.” I went for my bag, still at the old desk.

“Do you want to know how I know this?” He said, staring at my rage.

“I doubt you ever shut up, so it doesn’t really matter what I want.”

“Sorella,” he sat up in the chair, his feet meeting the ground and his hands coming together on the desk. “We have not spoken any words to each other. But you hate me so much?”

I huffed. “You have no respect for anyone but yourself!” I could feel an all too familiar lump in my throat.

“How do you know this?” His patience now wearing thin, I could hear it.

“You walk around the abbey like you own the place. I get it, I know you’re the future Papa, but God damn it, you are so arrogant. You’ve never had to work for anything in your life! You think you can just fuck anyone and anything that walks through these doors. You’ve had everything handed to you by a silver spoon, and I hate it.”

My eyes watered, I couldn’t look at him. Whether from my rage or some secret hopes I had, I could feel the emotion.

“I’ve worked so fucking hard to get where I am, and I will never be anything close to you, just because you’re, fucking, you! And now, I have to waste my time teaching you English because you can’t stay focused for more than five seconds!”

My fist met the school table. His face leaned into his hands, thinking too carefully about the situation. His eyebrow quirked.

“... You are jealous of me, then?” He hid a smirk behind his hands.

I glared at him, how I wish my stare could kill.

“Fuck. You.”

“That does not sound like a no.” No effort in hiding his smirk now.

“Since when does ‘no’ matter to you?” I baited.

He feigned offense, yet again, bringing his hand to his chest. “Sorella, I am offended! I can promise you all of my sexual encounters have been enthusiastic by all parties. I would not dare to violate another!”

“What a well constructed sentence, Cardinal. It seems like you have no need for any help with the English language.”

“Ah, she has gotten me off of the topic…”

“All I had to do was talk about sex, so it wasn’t too hard, was it now?”

“No, no, no, we were talking about you, si! About how you are so jealous of me.” He ran that stupid fucking gloved hand through his hair, slicked with grease.

“Even now, you cannot say you are not jealous of me. Admit it.”

I paused. “So what?”

He clapped his hands, catching me apparently.

“She is! She is very jealous of my status and my future. But, I think she is jealous of not only me, no?” His tone shifted, in a direction I was not comfortable with.

“What?”

“She is also very jealous of all of the people that I get to fuck.” He punctuated the syllables far too clearly.

I huffed again, rolling my eyes. “There it is again. She does not say ‘no!’”

I hated how well he was reading me.

“Why do you even care? You fuck everything with a pulse, so why do you care?”

Fuck. I was not selling this very well. His gaze told me everything. The raised eyebrow, the smug pull of his painted lips.

He tilted his head, as if to study me further. I could feel myself recoil.

“You have done too much assuming, Sorella. About me, about yourself.”

He stood from the chair and stalked towards me. Instinctively, I crept back from him, nearing the wall for safety.

“You think I do not care about anyone but me, and that is not true. You think I abuse my future position, but that is not true either. And you think I fuck anything with a pulse.” He reached me, cornering me against the wall.

“And that,” he brought his finger to my chin, forcing my eyes to his, “is not true. I only fuck the pretty ones.”

Here is where I could be offended, he never fucked me. I thought that I was fairly pretty, so damn, that kinda hurt my feelings.

Sensing the monologue, “And you are a pretty one.” His painted lips gently touched mine.

God damn it. I hated how good that felt.

“So you see, sister, I knew you thought all of this.” His other hand reached for my waist, exploring the dip of my body. “I saw the way you scowled at me, pretending to hate me. It was all jealousy. But there is something about the way you hated me that pulled me so, so close. I needed to have you.”

“But how to get to you?” His hands reached for mine, holding them in place, behind my back.

“Who better to teach me restraint?” he purred.

“I act like an asshole for a while, speak in Italian with my friends. I get the attention of the Sister Superior, who will certainly demand I be subdued by studies.” His painted lips traveled a path along my jaw to my ear. “And who here have I not fucked?”

His teeth grazed my earlobe. “I could deceive the world for you.”

I bit my lip. His gaze returned to mine.

“Pretty good, no?”

“Pretending you’re stupid was a very believable act, apparently.” I mustered out, flustered as I was.

“Don’t deceive me now, Sorella.” His lips met mine again, pressing his forehead to mine. “There is one thing I need to hear you say.” His words left his mouth easily, but he was not unaffected. Just as flustered as I.

I huffed, pausing for only a moment.

“Si.”

His lips crashed to mine, with a fire that was barely restrained before. He released my hands from behind my back; his hands traveled to my hips, lifting me. Instinctively, I wrapped my legs around his waist.

We traveled through the room, locked in the heated kiss, when he sat me on the teacher’s desk.

“On the teacher’s desk?” I giggled, taking in the chosen location.

“It’s always been a fantasy.” He laughed back, then resumed his fury on my neck.

His large hands reached for my habit, pulling it off in a fell swoop. Evident of his experience, it hardly hurt. He pulled away from me, just gazing at me for a moment.

“Pretty one.” As if he didn’t know he said it.

Fuck.

I lead the charge back to his mouth, my hands now locking into his raven locks. The diligent work of unbuttoning that goddamn stupid black cassock. I gave it my best shot. My hands kept slipping on the buttons, struggling to unhook them. He chuckled from our kiss, removing my hands from him.

“Having trouble, darling? It’s always difficult.” His gloved hands made the show unbuttoning each cotton button - traveling down in body in quite the show.

Once to the bottom, he stepped out of the garment and removed his crisp white undershirt. I was out of my body, unaware of how I looked as I looked at him. Each new sight of his skin lit a fire in me. He was as slender as I thought he would be, well defined, certainly. A healthy patch of hair on his chest - he was certainly Italian.

A glance to his eyes knew how I enjoyed his spectacle.

Cocky, arrogant, and headstrong was the Cardinale.

“Your turn.”

He came back to my neck, teasing the delicate flesh. The first moan slipped from my lips as he sucked the skin purple.

“Good girl.” He purred. He lifted my habit from my legs, over my head, leaving me in my undergarments. Pausing his efforts to take in my form. A glance in his eyes - like my body was a feast for his soul. Another look at my undergarments, “Matching?” in reference to the black bra and panties I was sporting.

Guilty.

He leaned closer to me, resting an arm on the table. Teasingly, looking into me.

“Women match when they are planning to be fucked.” My eyes turned from his, embarrassing me again. His other hand came to my chin, forcing my gaze to his. “Was there someone else, Sorella?”

I opened my mouth, but the words failed me.

“No.” He answered for me, feigning sympathy. “There wasn’t, was there?”

My mouth hung open, but I couldn’t admit it.

“Say it, then.”

Bastard.

“Say it, pretty one, I do not have all night.” His voice nearly sang.

The fire his was stroking in me burned, “I need you to fuck me.” I whined, my eyes nearly starting to water.

His hand, holding my gaze, went to my shoulder, forcing me to lay on the old, creaking desk. Quickly, he made work removing my bra. Adoringly, he stared at the exposed skin.

Wordlessly, he painted my breasts with his lips. As his lips latched around my nipple, I whimpered, already so sensitive. His other hand toyed with the opposite breast, kneading the flesh. As his teeth grazed the delicate flesh, he nearly pinched the opposite.

Another gasp escaped.

“She likes it when it hurts?”

Obviously. I fucking hated him so much.

He mirrored his actions on the opposite breasts before trailing his kisses further down my torso. Nipping at the skin, kissing it, dragging his tongue.

He left a particularly gentle kiss below my navel, as he gazed back at me. Wordlessly asking.

I nodded.

He hooked his hands to the elastic of the lacy panties, dragging them off of my legs in a well-practiced motion.

“Spread your legs.” I obliged, as he pulled the teacher’s chair to sit in between my legs.

His gaze never left my core, which he could see how he affected me. He lifted my legs onto his shoulders, granting a better view. Biting the fingers of his gloves, removing them. Gently working the muscle of my inner thighs, unconsciously creeping higher.

Reaching my core, his uncovered hands spread me open further to him. He gazed reverently.

“Pretty, pretty girl.” He stroked my slit delicately, I shivered and whined at the feeling. “Such a pretty girl.”

He brought his face close, kissing my mound and licking the slit all the way up. He left gentle kisses onto my already sensitive clit, dying for attention. He latched his lips around the bud, suckling softly.

As his tongue flicked my clit, I bucked my hips into his mouth, firming my grip in his hair.

He unlatched to drag his tongue, flattened, up and down my core. His tongue prodded at my entrance, lapping at my slick. His fingers moved towards my center, replacing his mouth, pressing into me.

One finger - pumping slowly into me - adjusting the feeling. Adding another one, stretching slightly. His eyes studied my face for discomfort. Once I adjusted, his divine mouth returned to my clit, alternating between kissing and suckling. His fingers curled into me, searching. When they found the spongy tissue inside, the moans fell easily. Begging him. He teased the spot, expertly. Pressing into it with each pump, as he sucked on my clit.

“Cardinal-” I started. “I’m getting - close” I managed to get out.

I could feel a smile on his lips as he continued, speeding his actions.

The band in my stomach was burning, stretching, white hot. At the precipice, as my cries started to build.

When suddenly he stopped. Sitting back, removing his mouth and fingers from me.

I shuddered at the loss of sensation, being so close. I sat up slightly to look at him.

The fucker was wiping my slick from his chin, licking his fingers clean.

Apparently, my face told him how close I was, how it was moments away.

“I wanted to feel it on my cock, darling.” His eyebrow raised. “Plus, it feels better when you ruin it a little bit.”

A fight was breaking in my head, an internal debate I was having with him.

His belt jingled, his pants being slid down and discarded. Left in pristine white boxers, which he lowered. His cock sprang free, dripping with his precum.

“I could have came just from tasting you, you know?” as he began languidly stroking himself, using himself to lubricate the movements. “All of your little sounds, they sounded so sweet. And you were oh so close, weren’t you?”

His teasing was back, his hand sped up, only to build himself up more. I whined.

“Just think. Even an hour ago, you were cursing my name, wanting me dead. Look at you now - begging for my cock.”

He pressed his cock into my core, rubbing the reddened head onto my clit. A guttural noise fell from me. An animalistic cry.

“She was so jealous of me, too. And now all she wants to be is fucked by me. Maybe she’ll die if she doesn’t get it, what do you think?”

“Please, Terzo.” “Oh, using my name now? What happened to ‘asshole?’” His voice cracked, unaffected by his own need.

“Please fuck me.” I cried out, a tear falling from my eye.

“Say it again.”

“Fuck me, fuck me, fuck me.” Tumbling out.

On command, he aligned himself and pressed into my dripping heat. Feeling every inch of my warmth, he shuddered and groaned.

“So, so good” he whispered.

He filled me exquisitely, pressing in carefully, allowing me to adjust. My nails marked his back, savoring every inch.

His hips finally met mine, I swore I could feel him in my stomach. He let out a breath, unsteadied from restraint.

“Don’t have that restraint now, Cardinal.” I teased. “Move.”

A low groan from him, as his hips rolled, moving back. “You won’t be able to walk tomorrow if I don't.”

“Try your worst.”

He slammed forward again, now setting a punishing pace. Feeling the drag of his cock on my walls, I whined. His hands tilted my hips further up, angling to my sweet spot. I gasped at the pressure. It was returning - the precipice. He couldn’t rob me a second time.

“Perhaps, sorella, it is you who needs a lesson, eh?” He nearly coughed through, maintaining his pace. “I could teach you something.”

His hand moved towards we were joined, circling my clit. It was becoming too much - the sweet pressure of him inside and now his devious fingers.

His fingers moved quickly on my clit, building the fire again. My moans telling him it all. As if in perfect rhythm, his pistoning hips and circling fingers.

“Let’s countdown, darling. In Italian.”

His other hand came to my chin, forcing my gaze. He nodded, as if to reassert his power. “It goes…dieci, nove…”

The fire was reaching a breaking point, I knew what he was doing now. His fingers still moved with a steady speed.

“Otto, sette, sei…”

“...Terzo…” I whined.

“Cinque, quattro, tre…”

“I’m gonna…”

“Due, uno.”

The waves of pleasure crashed down on me, my legs shaking. My vision blurry, white hot. His hips stuttered, as I felt him swell inside, riding out my pleasure. Milking him for all he had. The course of our cries rang in the old room. His fingers didn’t stop until I whined with oversensitivity, his spend leaking from me.

He stayed inside, pressing his full weight onto me.

We held each other in an embrace, coming down from divinity. Our breaths in sync, slowing down.

My breath nearly returned to me as I came to, laughing with what air I had.

“What’s so funny?” His smirk shined with a warmth I had not seen before.

“A countdown to my orgasm. Cheeky.”

He laughed. “It worked, eh?”

“Don’t be too full of yourself.”

“I cannot, you are full of me.”

“Ew! Don’t say it like that, dumbass.”

“There is the girl that hates me. I missed her.” He gazed at me, smiling more softly now, tucking an errant strand of hair behind my ear. Holding my face in his hand, so gently. He placed the last soft his to my lips.

“And I’ll never stop hating you, Cardinal.”

“So be it, but it has worked out well for me so far, huh?”

Bastard.

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4 reasons to get the 2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition

Toyota is revving its engines for the 2024 Toyota GR lineup - and a new trim is being added to the 2024 Orlando Toyota GR86 lineup: the TRUENO Edition (it means ‘thunder’ in Spanish). Many Toyota fans are excited about this trim because it celebrates its throwback design - the Toyota AE86 from the 1980s. But, what does this trim have that makes it so special? We’re going to make it simple for you.

What we love about the 2024 Toyota GR86 Trueno Edition

#1: The design – and its throwback features

The Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition features retro two-toned paint and ‘TRUENO Edition’ badging. As said earlier, it is styled like the Toyota AE86 as an homage to its 40th anniversary. The Toyota AE86 was a part of the 5th generation of Toyota Corollas from 1984 to 1987 and showcased sporty liftback styling, pop-up headlights, and an angular hood.  But, it also has a modern look with its 10-spoke 18-inch black metallic wheels, a black duckbill spoiler, the black TRUENO graphics on the side panels, and two paint colors to choose from - Halo or Track bRed. 

#2 - See what’s inside 

We talked about the exterior – now it’s time to go inside this Orlando Toyota’s cockpit. When you go inside you’ll see that it is extremely comfortable and easy to manage with the low-slung, driver-centric layout with the push-start button, 8-inch touchscreen audio system with 8 premium speakers. You’re going to be sitting in Ultrasuede sport seats with red leather, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, special all-weather floor mats with ‘TRUENO’ badging, and red-stitched shift gear.

Since the beginning of time, Toyota has been all about safety – and it doesn’t stop at this Orlando Toyota sportscar. It comes standard with Active Safety Suite with Pre-Collision Braking System, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Sway Warning, and Automatic High Beams. 

#3 - The speed.

Toyota has never failed when it comes to reliability - and if you want to go 0-60 mph in just 6.6 seconds? You’ll be able to with the 2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition. This Orlando Toyota sportscar can do this with its naturally aspirated 2.4L FA-24 engine – the horsepower is 228 and the torque is at 184 lb.-ft. It also has rear-wheel drive and comes in both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The 2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition has special perks – and even if you aren’t able to get it on your hands, you can add it to any GR86 year and/or trim. The special performance package includes ZF SACHS Dampers and Brembo brakes that offer maximized performance. This new package ensures firm and stable steering, maximized ground contact, and a quieter cabin.

#4 - The NASA membership 

The 2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition comes with a complimentary one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association – which makes your experience even better. With this membership, the 860 GR86 TRUENO Edition owners (yes we said 860) will be able to receive discounts on NASA-sanctioned events and other benefits – like one free High-Performance Driving Event.

Channel the Initial D car in this new Toyota special edition

Not only Toyota sportscar fans are excited about this trim being added to the Orlando Toyota GR86 lineup - but also anime fans. Initial D is a manga-turned-anime that focuses on the evolution of Takumi Fujiwara where he becomes a downhill racing hero in a Toyota AE86 – which the 2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition takes stylistic cues from. So, the car has been coined the name ‘initial D car’. 

See a new 2024 Toyota GR86 Trueno Edition in person

Ready to make this Orlando Toyota yours? Stay tuned – we’ll keep you updated if you follow us on social media. You can also call Toyota of Orlando to get more info and arrival dates at (407)298-4500. We’re conveniently located just off I-4 across from the Mall at Millenia if you want to swing by!

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Engineering Excellence: How Granite Crusher Machines Boost Building Material Performance

In the realm of construction and infrastructure development, the quality of building materials serves as the bedrock of structural integrity. Among the various components that contribute to superior construction outcomes, granite crusher machine play an indispensable role. These sophisticated pieces of engineering equipment transform raw granite into precisely graded aggregates that enhance the performance characteristics of concrete, asphalt, and other composite materials. The marriage of mechanical precision and material science in these machines elevates construction standards while optimizing resource utilization.

The evolution of granite crushing technology has paralleled advancements in construction methodologies, creating a symbiotic relationship between machine capability and material performance. Modern crushers employ innovative mechanisms that not only increase production efficiency but also improve the physical properties of the resulting aggregates. From jaw crushers that deliver primary reduction to cone crushers that produce perfectly cubical particles, each machine type contributes uniquely to material enhancement. This technological progression enables builders to achieve unprecedented levels of durability and load-bearing capacity in their structures.

The Science Behind Granite Crushing Technology

Precision Particle Size Distribution

Granite crusher machines achieve remarkable consistency in aggregate sizing through advanced crushing chamber designs and adjustable settings. The interparticle crushing action in modern cone crushers, for instance, creates uniform fragmentation patterns that yield optimal gradation curves. This precise control over particle dimensions directly influences the packing density of concrete mixtures, reducing void spaces and enhancing compressive strength. Well-graded aggregates from granite crushers demonstrate up to 30% greater bonding efficiency with cement paste compared to irregularly shaped materials.

Enhanced Fracture Mechanics

Contemporary crushing technologies leverage principles of fracture mechanics to produce aggregates with superior structural characteristics. The intergranular fracture patterns created by high-performance crushers result in particles with increased surface roughness and micro-texture. These qualities significantly improve the interfacial transition zone between aggregate and binder in concrete matrices. Research indicates that granite aggregates processed through modern crushers exhibit 18-22% higher flexural strength in composite materials compared to traditionally crushed stone.

Performance Advantages in Construction Applications

Durability Enhancement in Concrete Structures

The angular geometry and mechanical interlock characteristics of crusher-produced granite aggregates contribute substantially to concrete's long-term durability. Buildings utilizing these materials demonstrate exceptional resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, with laboratory tests showing 40% less mass loss after 300 cycles compared to structures using conventionally processed aggregates. The optimized particle shape distribution reduces water permeability by creating a more homogeneous pore structure throughout the concrete matrix.

Improved Asphalt Performance Characteristics

In road construction applications, granite aggregates from advanced aggregate crushers enhance asphalt mixture performance through superior particle packing and surface texture. The cubical particles produced by modern crushing equipment increase the stability of asphalt mixes by 25-35% while simultaneously improving resistance to rutting and deformation. The micro-textured surfaces of these aggregates create stronger bonds with bitumen, significantly extending pavement service life under heavy traffic conditions.

Environmental and Economic Benefits

Resource Optimization Through Efficient Processing

State-of-the-art granite crushers incorporate intelligent automation systems that maximize material yield while minimizing waste generation. These systems adjust crushing parameters in real-time based on feed material characteristics, achieving up to 98% utilization rates for quarried granite. The resulting efficiency translates to 30-40% reduction in raw material requirements for equivalent construction projects, substantially lowering both environmental impact and material costs.

Energy Efficiency in Modern Crushing Systems

The latest generation of granite crushers incorporates energy recovery systems and optimized kinematics that reduce power consumption by as much as 25% compared to conventional models. Variable frequency drives and intelligent load-sensing hydraulics ensure that energy usage precisely matches processing requirements. This technological advancement not only lowers operational costs but also decreases the carbon footprint associated with aggregate production, making it an environmentally responsible choice for sustainable construction projects.

The integration of advanced granite crushing technology into construction material production represents a paradigm shift in building quality and efficiency. By transforming raw granite into engineered aggregates with precisely controlled properties, these machines elevate the performance characteristics of virtually all structural materials. From skyscrapers that withstand seismic activity to roadways that endure decades of heavy use, the influence of high-performance crushing equipment permeates every facet of modern construction. As crushing technology continues to evolve, its role in enabling engineering excellence will only become more pronounced, paving the way for structures that combine unprecedented durability with environmental responsibility.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cargo Boxes: Yakima vs. Thule, Low-Profile Options & Vehicle-Specific Picks

Introduction

Choosing the right rooftop cargo box can make all the difference for road trips, outdoor adventures, and everyday storage needs. Whether you're comparing Yakima vs. Thule cargo boxes, searching for the thinnest low-profile options, or need a vehicle-specific carrier for Mitsubishi or Subaru models, this guide has you covered.

In this 2,000-word article, we’ll explore:

Yakima vs. Thule cargo boxes – Which brand is best?

The thinnest, low-profile cargo boxes for sleek, aerodynamic storage

Top cargo carriers for Mitsubishi Eclipse

Best roof boxes for Mitsubishi Outlander

Premium roof racks for Subaru Outback

By the end, you’ll know exactly which cargo box or roof rack fits your vehicle and lifestyle.

1. Yakima vs. Thule Cargo Boxes: Which Brand Wins?

When it comes to rooftop cargo boxes, Yakima and Thule are the two biggest names in the industry. But which one is right for you?

Key Differences

Feature YakimaThuleDesign More angular, rugged Sleeker, more aerodynamic Price Slightly more affordable Premium pricing Capacity Wide range (10-21 cu. ft) Similar range (11-22 cu. ft) Security Strong locking systems TSA-approved locks on some models Noise Levels Some wind noise on older models Ultra-quiet designs (Motion XT)

Best for Yakima:

✔ Budget-conscious buyers ✔ Those who prefer a rugged look ✔ Models like SkyBox Carbonite

Best for Thule:

✔ Those prioritizing aerodynamics ✔ Luxury vehicle owners ✔ Models like Motion XT

For a detailed comparison, check: Yakima vs. Thule Cargo Boxes

2. The Thinnest & Lowest-Profile Cargo Boxes (2024 Guide)

If you want minimal wind resistance and a sleek look, low-profile cargo boxes are the way to go.

Top 5 Thinnest Cargo Boxes

Inno Wedge 400 – Only 10.6" tall, ultra-lightweight

Yakima RocketBox Pro 11 – 11.5" height, streamlined design

Thule Pulse Alpine – 12" tall, great for sedans

Rhino Rack Zenith 14 – Low-profile, aluminum-reinforced

SportRack Aero – Affordable, 13" height

Why Choose a Low-Profile Box?

✔ Better fuel efficiency (less drag) ✔ Reduced wind noise ✔ Fits in most garages ✔ Sleek, unobtrusive look

See the full list and specs: Skinny & Low-Profile Cargo Boxes

3. 5 Best Cargo Carriers for Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a sporty coupe that benefits from extra storage. Here are the best rooftop cargo boxes for it.

Top Picks for Eclipse:

Thule Pulse Alpine – Compact, 11 cu. ft

Yakima RocketBox Pro 11 – Low-profile, aerodynamic

Inno Wedge 400 – Lightweight, only 10.6" tall

SportRack Vista – Budget-friendly, 16 cu. ft

Rhino Rack Zenith 12 – Durable, aluminum base

Eclipse-Specific Tips:

✔ Weight limit: Usually 100-120 lbs ✔ Aerodynamics matter (avoid bulky boxes) ✔ Check trunk clearance when opening

Full guide here: 5 Cargo Carriers for Mitsubishi Eclipse

4. 5 Best Cargo Boxes for Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a family-friendly SUV, and a roof cargo box can expand its storage for trips.

Top 5 Outlander-Compatible Boxes:

Thule Motion XT L – 18 cu. ft, secure locking

Yakima SkyBox 16 – Durable, weatherproof

Rhino Rack Vortex RT – Rugged, stylish

SportRack Vista XL – Affordable, 18 cu. ft

Inno Shadow 16 – Sleek, aerodynamic

Outlander Considerations:

✔ Factory rails support most boxes ✔ Weight limit ~150 lbs ✔ Measure hatch clearance

See the full breakdown: 5 Cargo Boxes for Mitsubishi Outlander

5. 5 Best Roof Racks for Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is an adventure-ready SUV, and the right roof rack makes it even more versatile.

Top 5 Outback Roof Racks:

Thule WingBar Evo – Aerodynamic, ultra-quiet

Yakima JetStream – Strong, low-profile

Rhino Rack Vortex – Rugged, durable

OEM Subaru Crossbars – Perfect factory fit

Front Runner Slimline II – Modular, for overlanding

Outback-Specific Advice:

✔ Weight capacity: 150-165 lbs ✔ Noise reduction is key ✔ Consider aero bars for fuel efficiency

Full review: 5 Roof Racks for Subaru Outback

Final Thoughts: Choosing the Right Cargo Solution

Whether you need: ✔ A Yakima or Thule cargo box ✔ The thinnest, most aerodynamic option ✔ A Mitsubishi Eclipse or Outlander carrier ✔ The best roof rack for a Subaru Outback

…there’s a perfect rooftop storage solution for you.

Key Takeaways: ✔ Compare brands (Yakima vs. Thule) ✔ Low-profile boxes improve fuel efficiency ✔ Vehicle-specific fits ensure stability ✔ Roof racks expand utility for SUVs

For more expert reviews, visit TopCargoBox.com.

Quick Access to All Guides:

Yakima vs. Thule Cargo Boxes

Thinnest Low-Profile Cargo Boxes

Mitsubishi Eclipse Carriers

Mitsubishi Outlander Boxes

Subaru Outback Roof Racks

This guide provides detailed comparisons and vehicle-specific recommendations, helping you choose the best cargo box or roof rack for your needs.

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Choosing the Right Sink for Your Dallas Bathroom: Go Small, Go Undermount

When it comes to bathroom remodeling or new construction in Dallas, the details matter. From tile selections to lighting fixtures, every element plays a role in creating a space that feels both stylish and functional. One small but significant feature that can dramatically impact your bathroom’s look and usability is the sink. And if you’re working with a compact layout, there’s one clear choice: go small, go undermount.

A small undermount vanity sink is the perfect combination of space-saving design and modern aesthetics, making it an ideal option for Dallas bathrooms — especially in apartments, townhomes, and guest suites. Here’s what you need to know about why this sink style is the right fit for your next bathroom project.

Why Sink Selection Matters in Dallas Bathrooms

Dallas homes come in all shapes and sizes, from sprawling estates in the suburbs to streamlined high-rise apartments downtown. But whether your bathroom is large or limited in square footage, choosing the right sink can influence how comfortable, functional, and visually appealing the space is.

A small undermount vanity sink offers a clean, minimalist look while maximizing countertop space — both critical features for Dallas homeowners looking to create efficient and elegant bathrooms.

What Is a Small Undermount Vanity Sink?

A small undermount vanity sink is a compact sink (usually between 12 to 18 inches wide) that is mounted underneath the bathroom countertop. Unlike top-mounted or drop-in sinks, which rest above the surface, undermount sinks are installed from below, creating a seamless and flush countertop finish.

This installation style not only looks sleek but also allows for easier cleaning, more usable counter space, and a less cluttered appearance — exactly what you want in a modern Dallas bathroom.

Benefits of Going Small and Undermount

1. Maximizes Space

In smaller Dallas bathrooms — like those found in guest suites, powder rooms, or condos — every inch counts. A small undermount vanity sink takes up minimal space while still providing enough basin depth for everyday tasks like handwashing or brushing teeth.

Because there’s no visible rim or lip, the vanity area appears more open, making the entire room feel larger and more inviting.

2. Elevates Bathroom Design

Design trends in Dallas are moving toward clean lines, open spaces, and seamless finishes. A small undermount vanity sink delivers on all three. Its hidden edges and understated appearance allow your countertop material — whether marble, quartz, or granite — to take center stage.

This creates a polished, high-end look that elevates the overall feel of the bathroom without requiring extravagant renovations.

3. Easier Cleaning and Maintenance

With no rim to catch water or soap residue, small undermount vanity sinks are easier to maintain. You can quickly wipe spills and debris straight into the basin, keeping your counter clean with minimal effort. For busy Dallas homeowners, this low-maintenance feature is a big plus.

4. Versatile Design Options

Just because it’s small doesn’t mean you’re limited in style. Small undermount vanity sinks come in a range of shapes, materials, and finishes to match any Dallas interior design — from rustic to contemporary.

Oval: Soft, traditional appeal

Rectangular: Modern, angular profile

Ceramic or Porcelain: Classic and easy to clean

Granite Composite: Durable and stylish

You can also pair these sinks with a variety of faucet types, including wall-mounted or single-hole faucets, for a completely custom look.

When to Choose a Small Undermount Vanity Sink

A small undermount vanity sink is especially ideal for:

Guest bathrooms or half-baths

Tiny homes or efficiency apartments in Dallas

Secondary bathrooms for children or in-law suites

Homeowners looking for a minimalist or modern update

Even if your space is not small, using an undermount sink can enhance your bathroom’s sophistication and functionality.

Where to Shop in Dallas

At Splendor Sink, we specialize in premium sink solutions that fit modern lifestyles and Dallas design standards. Our selection of small undermount vanity sinks is curated for compact spaces and includes a variety of shapes, colors, and materials. Whether you’re a homeowner, designer, or contractor, our expert team is here to help you choose the right sink for your project.

Final Thoughts

If you’re upgrading a bathroom in your Dallas home, remember this simple rule: go small, go undermount. A small undermount vanity sink offers the perfect balance of design and functionality, helping you make the most of your space without sacrificing style.

Clean lines, easier maintenance, and a more open feel — it’s no wonder Dallas homeowners are making the switch.

Visit Splendor Sink to explore our latest collection and find the perfect fit for your next bathroom renovation.

[lunashare]

High-Performance Graphite Gland Packing for Extreme Service Conditions‌

Now, let' s talk about what really matters in HPMS applications: axial compression stability. Our graphite gland packing delivers 12 % higher load-bearing capacity versus traditional PTFE designs—critical when handling pressures exceeding 2,500 psi (tested per API 622). In recent field trials at a Gulf of Mexico drilling platform, operators recorded zero leakage after 4,200 hours under 300 °F/149 °C steam exposure. That’s 3x the lifespan of their previous aramid-based seals.

Thermal conductivity ？ We’re hitting >105 W / mK consistently. Here’s why that matters: during rapid thermal cycling – say from -40 °F to 450 °F in compressor shutdown restart sequences – the crystalline graphite matrix prevents localized hot spots. Lower maintenance costs emerge as a direct benefit, particularly in…well, you know how refinery shutdowns blow budgets.

Structural integrity under torsion is another win. Cross- directional fiber reinforcement (3K carbon weave pattern) allows 18 ° angular misalignment compensation. Compare this to braided graphite competitors: their maximum drops to 9 ° before seal face degradation begins. Oh, and about installation — our pre-compressed die-formed rings eliminate the need for break- in cycles. One petrochemical plant in Texas cut seal replacement labor by 60 hours/month post-switch.

‌Q&A: Real-World Implementation‌ Q: How often should torque checks be performed？ A: Initial 24-hour re-torque after installation, then quarterly under <500 psi service. High-pressure systems? Monthly checks recommended – use our torque calculator app (iOS/Android compatible) for precision.

Q: Compatibility with sour gas environments？ A: Full resistance to H₂S concentrations up to 25% vol. – just specify the HNBR anti-extrusion rings during ordering.

Notice the staggered testing metrics: 2,500 psi  72hrs | 300°C × 1,000 thermal cycles | ISO 15848-1 Class BH certification. Whether you’re dealing with superheated steam valves or hypercompressors, this isn’t just another packing material – it’s what happens when tribology meets material science without compromises.

Braided Packing Manufacturer | Hongwo

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Virtual Reality Tracking and budget Motion Capture Research

Information required before reading. SteamVR: The main piece of software all VR users on a PC use, developed by Valve and free to own and use, it supports OpenXR runtime, which is an open standard almost all VR headsets use to unify them underneath one standard. SteamVR base stations (commonly known as just base stations): These are external units setup around a room for VR tracking, they use laser tracking technology developed by Valve and HTC in collaboration. Base stations are known as the golden standard of VR tracking, but come with a hefty price to use, often known for the top VR headsets and tracking methods using base stations.

The inside of a 1.0 Base Station - Source Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU): An IMU is a small chip that measures and reports it's force, angular rate, and sometimes the orientation of the body, using a combination of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sometimes magnetometers. In layman's terms, this means they measure movement around a space, although they can be prone to drifting.

Full Body Tracking (FBT): This is a term used in VR to signify the legs and hip of a user being tracked, as well as the hands and head from the controllers and headset. While technically not "full body", this provides a much more immersive experience, with inverse kinematics (in layman's terms, your bodyparts on your VR character moving the way you'd expect them to in real life) to fill in the gaps.

Rokoko Smartsuit Pro II

The Rokoko Smartsuit Pro II uses the same technology in SlimeVR, IMUs, It uses 19 arranged around the suit. For the price of $2,245 (USD) Rokoko isn't cheap, but compared to the mocap industry which uses equipment which easily costs over 4x as much, Rokoko's Smartsuit comes in at a steal. They specifically target indie developers for this reason, as the Smartsuit doesn't require anywhere near the large setup of at least a 5m x 5m room that most commercial motion capture setups need. Although the Smartsuit sounds like a steal for the price, it still comes with the caveats of IMU based tracking, mainly drift and latency, which although less noticeable is still a downside compared to higher end motion capture systems. Rokoko's biggest downside is requiring a subscription for anything above just recording motion capture data, forcing users to pay at least $20 (USD) for any sort of streaming to in-engine,.

A Rokoko Smartsuit Animation capture video.

Vive & Tundra Trackers

The Vive trackers are HTC's approach to putting external trackers into Virtual Reality, these can be used on the body or on external controllers, such as a racket prop for tennis.

The benefits of Vive trackers is their laser tracking, using external SteamVR base stations, although this ends up being a negative too, as they are required for any kind of tracking. This is beneficial for people who are already in the SteamVR ecosystem, with VR headsets such as the Vive trackers. According to the steam hardware survey this is ~18% of all VR users on steam, which leaves a very wide margin of players who can not afford the bare minimum cost of entry, which is £140 for one SteamVR 2.0 base station, although two is recommended at minimum. Vive 3.0 trackers are also £140 each, this means for a user without existing base stations, the cost for an adequate full body tracking solution in VR runs them £700 (2x base stations and 3x Vive 3.0 trackers). This is an exorbitant amount considering that most people got their VR headsets for under £500, with the most popular being the Oculus Quest 2 for £300 at the time when it existed.

The Tundra trackers are a competitor to the Vive trackers, although they suffer the same core issues with needing , they are only £103 with a longer battery life and smaller size, making them a viable competitor, but still not a budget option for those without basestations.

A comparison image between a Vive 2.0 tracker, Vive 3.0 tracker and a Tundra Tracker

Xbox Kinect Tracking / Amethyst

For a cheap alternative to webcam tracking, that works better, the K2VR Team made a program called Amethyst, allowing use of a Xbox 360 or Xbox One Kinect to be used. This has it's benefits and drawbacks, with total cost ranging around £20, as an Xbox 360 Kinect is recommended, and can be bought for cheap 2nd hand, along with a 3rd party adapter for PC for not much more. The tracking quality of Amethyst is fairly good, although the other downsides make it much harder to achieve perfect tracking. The largest downside of Kinect tracking is that users must be looking in the direction of the Xbox Kinect at all times for good tracking, which is an incredibly large downside as in VR games, players tend to spin around in their physical reality playspace. Kinect isn't really recommended to do anymore, but is an option for those who want full body tracking in VR for incredibly cheap. Example video (Source)

Camera Tracking

Mediapipe / AprilTags:

For VR tracking there are many open source tools to use a webcam to transmit skeleton data to SteamVR, for this I'll be looking into MediapipeVR and AprilTags, both developed by github user Ju1ce. AprilTag is a tool that uses a webcam with apriltag markers, making a skeleton from these markers to transmit the data into SteamVR. Mediapipe is a fork of this, using just the person in the frame as a way to track by building a skeleton over them. This is how many of the other forms of webcam FBT do their tracking. It's a free solution but comes with the same downsides as Kinect tracking, along with a big accuracy hit, as a webcam doesn't use the same kind of advanced sensors a Kinect does.

A picture of AprilTag tracking (Source)

Rokoko Vision:

Rokoko Vision is a free to download piece of software by Rokoko, it's used as a motion capture solution for indie developers, and those who cant not afford the several thousand pound minimum for a mocap tracking solution. As a freemium product, Rokoko is well reviewed, being called a "game changer for quick prototyping or indie projects". It's barrier to entry being just a phone or camera makes it incredibly low cost, allowing anyone to record up to 15 seconds of footage for free, and up to 2 minutes when paying. Environmentally though, Rokoko Vision becomes a problem, as they use AI to fill in all of the gaps, which takes a fair amount of computing power, and it's easy to wonder if it's worth the extreme amount of computing power that AI takes to deliver an experience that is still subpar compared to cheap motion capture.

HaritoraX

HaritoraX is another IMU based solution, being made by Shiftall Inc, who make a wide variety of different VR accessories and even a headset. Their Full Body Tracking solution, HaritoraX 2, uses a mix of 6 IMUs to achieve full leg and upper body tracking, along with LiDAR sensors in the lower legs to detect ankle motion, although this is an optional choice to save battery life.

The main drawback of HaritoraX is it requires a dongle or bluetooth on a computer, which is both laggy on occasion, and can produce some latency from movement to in-game response. Along with sub-par tracking, due to using Shiftall's own software. Although users have begun routing their trackers through SlimeVR to get it's more optimal AutoBone and Skeleton technology. Boasting a £259 price point, HaritoraX 2 is far cheaper than almost any other fullbody tracking solution out there, making it a good solution for those on a budget or without SteamVR base stations.

Source for pictures: Shiftall Product page

Conclusion: My trackers will be focused on the ~77% of VR users who do not use SteamVR laser tracked headsets, as the barrier for entry is leagues higher for these people, as they have a £700 minimum cost for reasonable tracking. With a focus on lasting long with changeable batteries that are cheap, I hope to make my trackers able to outlast the next generation of headsets, for a continued low cost.

Why Virtual Reality Motion Tracking?

The most popular use of VR motion tracking is for full body tracking, namely in use of the game VRChat, which is VR's biggest social platform. Other games, such as Blade and Sorcery, use it to put a player's legs in the game to enable kicking and using the legs as a physical object, enhancing immersion and player enjoyment.

Other games support Motion Tracking to add physical guns into VR, namely Arizona Sunshine or Duck Season.

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Angular 18, released on May 22, introduces several key updates that significantly enhance web development. The latest version features an improved reactivity model, standalone components, and optimized build performance. Notable advancements include advanced template type checking, full ECMAScript Module (ESM) support, and component-level state management. Angular 18 also offers enhanced developer tooling, improved server-side rendering, and better internationalization support. With these updates, Angular 18 aims to boost developer productivity, application performance, and user experience, making it a crucial upgrade for modern web applications. 

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Choosing the right density for your deep wave wig

When choosing the right density for your deep wave wig, several factors should be considered to ensure you get the perfect fit and look. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make the right choice:

Understanding Wig Density Wig density refers to the amount of hair on the wig cap, typically measured as a percentage. It ranges from low (50-80%) to high (200% and above). The density you choose will affect how full and voluminous your wig appears.

Common Density Options

Light Density (50%-80%): Thinner and more natural-looking, ideal for a subtle appearance.

Medium Density (100%-130%): Offers a balanced, natural look and is versatile for various styles.

Heavy Density (150%-180%): Provides more volume and fullness, great for longer styles or those seeking extra body.

Extra Heavy Density (200% and above): The most voluminous option, perfect for dramatic, high-fashion looks.

Factors to Consider

Your Natural Hair Density: If you have thin or fine hair, a lower density (130%-150%) might be more realistic. For thicker hair, consider higher densities (180%-200%).

Desired Look: For a natural appearance, especially with shorter styles, a medium density is often best. For a voluminous, glamorous look, especially with longer styles, opt for heavy or extra heavy densities.

Lifestyle and Occasion: For everyday wear, medium density wigs are practical and comfortable. For special events or performances, higher densities can create a striking effect.

Face Shape and Body Type: Lighter densities can flatter smaller faces or petite frames, while heavier densities can balance larger or more angular faces.

Hair Length: Shorter styles (6-10 inches) look best with medium densities (120%-150%), while longer styles (18 inches and above) benefit from higher densities (150%-250%) to maintain fullness.

Practical Tips

Try Before You Buy: If possible, try on different densities at a wig store or consult with a specialist to see what looks best on you.

Quality Matters: Regardless of density, ensure the wig is made from high-quality materials for the best appearance and longevity.

By considering these factors, you can choose a deep wave wig density that not only enhances your style but also feels comfortable and natural.

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Master Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0: Your Gateway to Modern Web Development

Web development continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, with frameworks and technologies constantly being updated. If you’re keen on mastering two of the most in-demand skills, Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0, you’re on the right track. Together, these tools form a powerhouse duo for creating efficient, scalable, and dynamic web applications. In this article, we’ll explore why these technologies are vital, how they work together, and how you can leverage them to boost your career in web development.

What Makes Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0 Stand Out?

Angular 18: A Frontend Marvel

Angular 18, the latest version of Google’s popular TypeScript-based framework, comes packed with features that make frontend development smoother and more efficient. Its ability to handle complex Single Page Applications (SPAs) with ease makes it a go-to for developers. Key highlights include:

Enhanced Performance: Faster rendering and improved change detection.

Streamlined Tooling: Debugging and testing have become easier.

Modular Architecture: Encourages better organization and scalability.

ASP.NET 8.0: Backend Brilliance

ASP.NET 8.0 is a robust framework for building web APIs and dynamic server-side applications. Microsoft has added cutting-edge features in this version, such as:

Minimal APIs: Simplified development for RESTful services.

Better Integration with Blazor: Enhances full-stack development capabilities.

Improved Performance: Faster execution and resource management.

Why Combine Angular and ASP.NET?

Pairing Angular 18 with ASP.NET 8.0 creates a synergy that benefits both developers and end-users. Angular handles the frontend, providing a seamless user interface (UI), while ASP.NET manages the backend, ensuring secure data processing and storage. Together, they deliver high-performing applications that are user-friendly and robust.

Top Features of Angular 18

1. Signals for State Management

Angular 18 introduces Signals, a reactive system for managing state updates. This feature simplifies how data flows within an application.

2. Enhanced Dependency Injection (DI)

Angular’s improved DI makes it easier to manage services and reusable components, ensuring cleaner code.

3. Standalone Components

With standalone components, developers can now build and use components without having to include them in Angular modules, reducing overhead.

Top Features of ASP.NET 8.0

1. Minimal APIs for Simplified Development

Creating web APIs is now faster with minimal boilerplate code.

2. gRPC Performance Enhancements

Efficient communication between services using gRPC ensures better data handling and faster response times.

3. Cross-Platform Compatibility

Run your applications seamlessly across different operating systems.

How to Get Started with Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0

1. Setting Up the Development Environment

To begin, ensure you have the following installed:

Node.js and npm: For Angular development.

Visual Studio 2022: Ideal for ASP.NET projects.

.NET 8 SDK: Required for ASP.NET 8.0.

2. Building a Simple Angular Application

Start with a basic Angular project:

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ng new my-angular-app

cd my-angular-app

ng serve

This command sets up a new Angular project and runs it locally.

3. Creating a Web API with ASP.NET 8.0

In Visual Studio, create a new project and select ASP.NET Core Web API. Add minimal API code like this:

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var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);

var app = builder.Build();

app.MapGet("/", () => "Hello, World!");

app.Run();

Best Practices for Combining Angular and ASP.NET

1. Use RESTful APIs

Ensure your backend provides RESTful endpoints that your Angular frontend can consume effortlessly.

2. Leverage Dependency Injection

Both Angular and ASP.NET use DI to promote reusable and testable code.

3. Optimize for Performance

Minimize unnecessary API calls and use tools like Angular’s Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation to speed up your app.

Building a Real-World Project

Imagine creating an e-commerce platform with Angular 18 as the frontend and ASP.NET 8.0 as the backend. Here’s a high-level breakdown:

Frontend: Angular handles product pages, shopping carts, and user interactions.

Backend: ASP.NET manages user authentication, payment processing, and database operations.

Career Opportunities with Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0

1. High Demand in the Job Market

Skills in Angular and ASP.NET are highly sought after, making you a valuable asset to any company.

2. Diverse Roles

From full-stack developer to frontend specialist, mastering these tools opens up numerous career paths.

3. Freelancing and Entrepreneurship

Build your own apps or take up freelance projects, leveraging these technologies.

Learning Resources for Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0

1. Online Courses

Look for courses that focus on Master Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0 to get hands-on experience.

2. Official Documentation

Both Angular and ASP.NET have detailed guides to help you understand their features and implementation.

3. Community Support

Join forums and developer communities to share knowledge and solve issues.

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

1. Steep Learning Curve

Both Angular and ASP.NET have rich ecosystems, which can be overwhelming. Start small and focus on mastering core concepts first.

2. Integration Issues

Ensure your frontend and backend are well-synced by using tools like Postman for testing APIs.

3. Debugging Complex Applications

Utilize debugging tools like Chrome DevTools for Angular and Visual Studio’s debugger for ASP.NET.

Future Trends in Angular and ASP.NET Development

1. Enhanced AI Integration

Expect more AI-powered tools and libraries to integrate seamlessly with these frameworks.

2. Serverless Architectures

ASP.NET is already paving the way for serverless development.

3. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

Angular continues to be a preferred framework for building PWAs, ensuring better user experiences.

Conclusion

Mastering Angular 18 and ASP.NET 8.0 is a smart move for anyone looking to excel in modern web development. Together, they offer the perfect combination of power, flexibility, and efficiency, enabling you to build everything from dynamic SPAs to scalable web APIs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, these technologies are worth your investment.

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What is the salary of a Full Stack Developer in Google? 

The tech industry’s rapid growth has made Full Stack Development one of the most sought-after career paths. Pune, a vibrant educational and IT hub, offers a range of Full Stack Developer courses, especially with top training providers like DataCouncil. If you're in Pune and considering a Full Stack Developer course, this guide will break down what to expect—from training and classes to job placements and potential salaries.

Why Choose a Full Stack Developer Course in Pune?

Enrolling in a Full Stack Developer course in Pune is an excellent choice for aspiring developers. Pune’s dynamic IT landscape and strong community of experienced trainers, like those at DataCouncil, make it an ideal place to start your journey. With several Full Stack Developer classes in Pune, you’ll have access to comprehensive training that covers everything from Java development to web development fundamentals.

What Does Full Stack Training in Pune Include?

The Full Stack training in Pune curriculum typically includes various programming languages and frameworks like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, and Java. A Full Stack Java Developer course in Pune with DataCouncil covers Java-centric frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, preparing you for roles in backend and frontend development.

DataCouncil’s Full Stack Developer course in Pune is designed to cover both theoretical and practical knowledge. Through extensive, hands-on projects, you’ll gain expertise in:

Backend development with databases and server-side languages.

Frontend development with frameworks like React and Angular.

Integration and deployment, giving you a holistic full stack web development experience.

Best Full Stack Developer Course in Pune with Placement Assistance

A unique advantage of pursuing a Full Stack Developer course in Pune through DataCouncil is the placement support they provide. The best Full Stack Developer course in Pune with placement ensures students have the skills to secure a job post-completion. DataCouncil offers dedicated career support and connects you with reputable employers.

DataCouncil’s Full Stack Classes in Pune

DataCouncil offers Full Stack classes in Pune tailored to meet industry standards. The courses accommodate both weekday and weekend sessions, making it convenient for working professionals and fresh graduates alike. The Full Stack Developer classes in Pune aim to provide extensive knowledge and practical experience through project-based learning.

Exploring Full Stack Developer Salaries: What Can You Earn?

One of the most common questions asked by those considering Full Stack training in Pune is about the potential salary. In India, entry-level Full Stack Developers can earn anywhere from ₹4 to ₹6 LPA, but experienced professionals, especially those with training from a recognized institute like DataCouncil, can command salaries upwards of ₹10 LPA.

For those interested in global companies like Google, salaries can be significantly higher. The salary of a Full Stack Developer at Google can range from ₹18 to ₹30 LPA, depending on experience, expertise, and skill set. Thus, taking the best Full Stack Developer course in Pune with placement can lead to lucrative job opportunities in esteemed organizations.

Why DataCouncil’s Full Stack Course in Pune Stands Out

The Full Stack Developer course in Pune at DataCouncil provides unparalleled benefits, including:

Industry-experienced trainers who bring real-world insights.

A comprehensive full stack web development course in Pune that covers all major technologies.

Flexible class schedules with both online and offline options.

Career guidance and job placement assistance.

Final Thoughts

With Pune emerging as a tech powerhouse, enrolling in a Full Stack Developer course in Pune is a strategic career move. Whether you're interested in full stack web development, Full Stack Java development, or gaining a competitive edge in the job market, DataCouncil’s Full Stack classes in Pune offer the best training. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career in Full Stack Development and aim for top positions, even with tech giants like Google.

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A Complete Guide to Angular 18's New Features for Developers

Discover the latest Angular 18 features, including server-side rendering, improved routing, faster compilation, and more. Enhance your development workflow with this comprehensive guide!

Angular 18 New Features: An In-Depth Overview  Angular 18 or v18 brings forward significant features and improvements such as experimental support for zoneless applications, a sleek and interactive documentation website, and Better internationalization (i18n) support. 

Let’s explore these features together. 

1. The era of zoneless begins with Angular 18

Traditionally, Angular developers would use Zone.js to detect and trigger changes in their Android applications. Although the library was of great use, the Android team wanted to do something to reduce their dependence on Zone.js. Thus came the zoneless feature, which makes using Zone.js completely optional for developers. 

Switching to zoneless unlocks numerous benefits, the prominent ones being: 

Unlock better app performance: Not using the Zone.js library can improve your application's performance by reducing overhead.  Experience improved compatibility: Zoneless can make your app more compatible with other libraries and frameworks that do not use Zone.js. Reduce your app’s bundle size: Eliminating Zone.js from the app development will result in a smaller bundle size. For more detail visit here...

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Full Stack Developer Course in Pune: Fee Structure 

Are you looking to launch your career in web development? A Full Stack Developer course in Pune offers a comprehensive path to mastering both front-end and back-end technologies. Pune has become a hub for technical education, and many institutions are offering excellent training programs with various fee structures to cater to different budgets. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into the fee structure, what you get for your investment, and why a full stack development course is worth it.

Why Choose Full Stack Development?

Before we talk about fees, let’s understand why Full Stack Development is in such high demand. A full stack developer is skilled in both client-side (front-end) and server-side (back-end) programming, which makes them highly versatile. Employers today are on the lookout for professionals who can handle an entire web development project, from concept to deployment, making full stack developers some of the most sought-after professionals in the tech world.

Overview of Full Stack Developer Courses in Pune

Pune offers a variety of Full Stack Developer courses in pune that vary in duration, mode of teaching (online/offline), and focus areas (JavaScript, MEAN stack, etc.). Institutions typically offer beginner to advanced-level courses, making it accessible for people at different stages of their careers.

Courses are often categorized into:

Short-term certification courses (3-6 months)

Long-term diploma programs (6-12 months)

Comprehensive degree courses (1-2 years)

Full Stack Developer Course in Pune Fee Structure

When it comes to the fee structure, you’ll find a wide range depending on the institution, course duration, and additional perks such as job placement support and internships. Here’s a rough estimate to give you an idea:

Basic Certification Courses: ₹25,000 – ₹40,000

Duration: 3-6 months

Ideal for: Beginners or professionals looking to upgrade specific skills

Inclusions: Access to recorded sessions, limited live classes, and coding projects

Advanced Full Stack Developer Programs: ₹50,000 – ₹80,000

Duration: 6-12 months

Ideal for: Intermediate learners and working professionals

Inclusions: Comprehensive live training, hands-on projects, and resume building

Premium Full Stack Development with Placement Guarantee: ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000

Duration: 12-18 months

Ideal for: Those seeking in-depth knowledge and job placement support

Inclusions: 100% placement guarantee, internship opportunities, and real-world projects

Each fee structure usually includes a mix of classroom instruction, online resources, practical assignments, and career support. Some institutions even offer flexible payment plans or education loans to ease the burden on students.

What to Look for in a Full Stack Developer Course

With so many options available, it’s essential to choose a course that aligns with your career goals and budget. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Curriculum: Ensure the course covers modern programming languages and frameworks like JavaScript, Node.js, Angular, React, MongoDB, etc.

Hands-on Experience: Practical projects are a must in any Full Stack course. Look for programs that offer multiple capstone projects or real-world assignments.

Placement Support: Some institutes in Pune offer placement guarantees or extensive job assistance, making them a valuable investment for your career.

Why Pune is the Right Place for Full Stack Development

Pune has quickly become a top destination for tech education in India. With a thriving IT ecosystem, students benefit not only from high-quality education but also from a booming job market. Numerous companies in Pune are on the lookout for skilled full stack developers, making it easier for graduates to secure jobs after completing their course.

Looking to enhance your web development skills? Enroll in Full Stack Training in Pune, offering comprehensive knowledge of front-end and back-end technologies. The Full Stack Developer Course in Pune covers essential languages, including JavaScript, Node.js, Angular, and more. For those seeking career support, many institutions provide a Full Stack Developer Course in Pune with Placement assistance.

Specialized programs like the Full Stack Java Developer Course in Pune are available, with leading Full Stack Developer Classes in Pune offering hands-on experience. Whether you're searching for the Best Full Stack Developer Course in Pune or looking for Full Stack Classes in Pune, Pune's tech ecosystem is ideal. Take the Full Stack Web Development Course in Pune today to launch your career! #fullstackdevelopercourseinpune.