#I'm getting ready to properly read it without skipping ahead for the first time in...about fourteen years

[franeridan]

I love sabaody.... but I also hate sabaody...... you know what I mean...........

[idleglowingpixels]

XXY Chapter 13 Update!

You can read Violet over on my AO3!

You might be wondering why I'm updating this chapter so early in the day. Well for starters, I spent the whole night working on the later chapters of the fic, as well as going back and re-reading this one and Ch. 14 to make sure they're all good to go. Especially considering all the Pride Month fan art that I've been doing, I wanted to manage my time the best I could so I'd have today's fan art as well as Ch. 13 ready to go so you guys wouldn't be waiting.

And another reason, is that I'm playing Deltarune with some friends tonight, and I knew that I wouldn't be able to give Ch. 13 the usual read-through and minimal editing I do right before I upload every chapter tonight. And this one is particularly special to me (I know, I know, I say that about nearly every goddamn chapter, but this story's been in the works since 2019 -- can you really blame me?), so I wanted to take my time with rereading it.

Fair warning, but compared to the rest in the batch, this one's a little shorter than usual. I decided to cut a section and save it for a later chapter, so that this chapter can have its main scene for the entire thing. Chapter 14 is an intermission chapter, so that one's extra short, but this one's nearly 3k words, so about normal length for the first batch's chapters.

Now, without further ado, I will be getting back to work on all my multifandom summertime brain rot, hope y'all enjoy this one!

(A/N under Keep Reading - SPOILERS AHEAD!

Launch Notes - June 7th, 2025

And with that, we've concluded the final full-length chapter of Batch 2. LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!! I never thought I'd actually get this far, folks, but here we are! Hooray! Alright, enough celebrations of self-accomplishment. Time for the post-chapter chit-chat yap session about my favorite parts.

If any of you are familiar with cars/car terminology and are wondering, "How TF does this random ass AO3 author know what a drivetrain is," I'm shouting out my younger brother who's a car mechanic for helping me out with this one. Saved me a lotta research time!

Okay, okay, now for the CHARACTERS. I know I said it when he appeared in the previous chapter, but GOD DAMN I love writing for Mojo. His mojo-isms are so fun to write. And I hope y'all enjoyed how I handled the reunion of this crazy ass family! I love them all so much. Tried to make them feel as much like themselves as possible. Also, I was laughing my ass off while writing them. Whether that was from fangirling over my own fanfiction like a dweeb, or because it was actually funny, I suppose you will have to tell me.

As for Butch, there's mention of him having selective mutism at the beginning of the chapter. I know that this is a trait more common with autism, but I headcanon Butch as having ADHD (what with his ONLY canon trait being that he's very hyperactive), so personally I like to think it derives from that (Don't worry, the ADHD will be properly addressed in the work itself -- I don't doubt there's people who skip over A/Ns when reading fics). Is it projection on my end? Maybe. I'll never tell!

I think that's all I can think of to yap about with this chapter. Very fun one, had a great time with it! Ch. 14 will release next month as scheduled, and I'm doing my best to get the next few chapters ready for the rest of the year at least like I've mentioned before.

As always, thank you for all the things, including hits, bookmarks, comments and kudos! Everything is very appreciated, and it makes my day seeing email updates about comments and kudos left on the fic. Stay hydrated and have a wonderful day/night! <3

[stayevildarling]

Wilhemina Venable x Reader- When the time is right Pt 2

Part 1, Part 3

word count: 3.5k

warnings: brief mention of dizziness and feeling sick, mention of scoliosis, angst + fluff at the end

A/N: Part two! I will write one more part, potentially two, kind of depends. I hope everyone enjoys this story so far!

Taglist:

@lunaticwhittaker , @mrsdeanhoward , @alexajbitar , @in-cordelias-coven , @kenzbro , @loverofallthingssarah , @twistedpoeticjustice , @billiebeanhoward , @minaslittleone , @lilypadscoven , @vintagepaulson , @ninaahs , @whitelotus00 , @httpfiftyshadesofgay

After getting back to your desk and quickly sitting down as it felt like your legs might just give up on you, heart still racing fast and mind filled with thoughts, you try and focus on the tasks ahead again. Your boss instructed you to make arrangements for the new partnership with Kineros Robotics and as you do some research on their website instead of clicking the Company History link or the product one to actually write the article, your thoughts trail off.

As a result, you click on ''Employees'' and you recognize the two men from earlier. One of them is called Jeff Pfister and the other one is called Mutt Nutter and you chuckle at that name. You learn they are heads of the company and then you see HR and there she is Wilhemina. In the photo she seems cold and harsh and not even in your worst nightmares you imagined meeting her would be like it was today.

First of all, you have trouble believing she works and lives in the same city you do now like it must be fate right? You moved and changed jobs and you find yourself in the same city? Your new firm working together with hers? and you running into her after thinking of her earlier while listening to some lyrics in your lunch break?

It all seems too good to be true and it definitely must be the universe sending you both some kind of signal. As you type out some words on your computer, actually trying to get some work done, you feel how shaky you are and that you can't even type properly. Taking a deep breath, you try and remind yourself to say calm and that this feeling will pass and reminding yourself this is just the result from today's events.

As you lean down to get your bag to drink something you see stars and you can feel dizziness approaching, so you slowly make your way to the employee's bathroom, also feeling slightly sick. Standing by the sink, you let some cold water run down your wrists and you also splash some cold water on your face to try and calm yourself down.

Obviously, it would affect you, seeing her again so unexpectedly but you didn't think it would hit you like this and feel like a tornado just rippled through your life. It feels like all this time since Wilhemina walked out of your life, the pain never truly stopped, and even though you had healed since, the scars opened again today.

After a while, you hear the bathroom door open and you hold onto the sink feeling sicker by the second. ''Oh dear Y/N are you okay?'' you hear one of your co-workers ask and rush over to you.

''Yeah I- I think I didn't drink enough'' you say and she offers to take you home but you don't wanna bother her. ''I think I will be fine'' you say and after drinking some water she got for you, you feel less dizzy but still completely exhausted.

''I will talk to Mr. Odell'' she says and before you can protest she is gone. After a few moments, she comes back with your bag and coat and guides you outside the building, and takes you to your car.

''Are you sure you should drive?'' she asks concerned but you reassure her you are fine. ''Thank you'' you say and she leaves with a smile and says ''Just rest and if you need anything just call'' and with that she leaves and you are left, sitting in your car and you let out a deep breath you have been holding in for way too long.

You start your engine, knowing deep down that you are in no state to actually drive and that you probably shouldn't but at the same time you just want to get back into the comfort of your own apartment, as soon as possible and lie down.

The drive doesn't take too long and with the window open, music very quietly playing in the background, and the occasional sips of water, you manage to get home quicker than you initially thought. You drop your bag and coat in the hallway and after shutting the door, you head straight to the bedroom, abandoning all your thoughts and things and practically falling into bed.

The dizziness quickly subceeds as you feel your body now adjusting to the comfort of your mattress, soft pillow, and blanket you managed to wrap loosely around your tired body. Sleep quickly consumes you, your body needing rest after this exhausting day, the thought of the redhead, causing this reaction, abandoned for now but she is here yet again to haunt you in your dreams, moments after falling asleep.

''No no no please don't leave'' you scream, currently caught in a nightmare, another sign your body and brain are still processing today's events. It feels like your personal hell, as you seem to relive the worst moment of your life over and over again and that's Wilhemina walking out of your life just in different scenarios and moments but it hurts in every form of it. Tears stream down your face as you beg her not to go but each time she leaves and it feels like dying every time.

The next morning:

As soon as your eyes snap open after hearing a faint sound coming from the other end of your apartment, you feel exhausted, the last night not providing you with the kind of sleep you needed for your body and mind to fully relax and be ready for another busy and packed day ahead.

Sighing, you rub your eyes and slowly get out of bed, your feet automatically following the source of the noise, that initially woke you up and as you realize it's your phone, you are somewhat glad for the distraction as it pulled you out of several nightmares. As you finally reach your bag, you retrieve your phone and you feel relieved as you realize it's 6:30 am and you didn't miss work. At the same time, your heart skips a beat as you see Mr. Odell's number this early in the morning.

''He-hello?'' you ask slightly dumbfounded why he would be calling you at this time in the morning. ''Ahh Miss Y/L/N I was just checking to see if you feel better'' he starts but you can already feel he is after something as this seems like a small excuse to call you. ''Yes I am, thank you'' you quickly reply, waiting for his actual reason behind calling you this early.

''Listen, the contracts with Kineros Robotics are finished, I need you to go and collect them with Ms. Venable this morning'' he instructs and you can already hear him typing away on his computer. ''Of course'' you reply before he says a few 'Thank yous' and ending the call.

Closing your eyes, you try and take a deep breath and remind yourself that everything will be okay and to keep the raging storm of emotions at bay but somehow the thought of seeing Wilhemina again terrifies you and makes your stomach flip but at the same time there are so many 'What ifs' and unanswered questions, still filling your brain and causing you to overthink.

Still feeling sleepy and also exhausted from the night before, you decide to have a quick shower, before getting ready and adjusting your usual work attire in the mirror, styling your hair, and applying makeup. The only difference today is that no amount of makeup could cover or hide the bags under your eyes and how exhausted you look.

Taking a deep breath and grabbing your things, as well as a coffee, you leave your apartment and head over to Kineros Robotics. Somehow, even though it seemed like on the entire car ride there you didn't even pay attention to anything, the day before you, you somehow did as you find yourself in the familiar parking lot, a while later.

As you walk in, heading straight towards the familiar corridor, walking past the front desk, you don't realize at first, that the entire building is dead quiet, your own thoughts too loud and only as you pass a clock on the wall, you realize it's seven thirty am and probably the reason for the silence and no one there yet.

Part of yourself feels relieved as you hear some clicking on a computer keyboard and without being able to see her yet, you know Wilhemina is already there. You aren't actually that surprised because the redhead used to be the first one in the office every morning, at your old firm where you worked together, always the first to open up and last to close up, really focussed on her work and taking it seriously.

As she hears footsteps approach, Wilhemina looks up confused about who would already be here at this time because she is always the first one and her idiot bosses wouldn't be awake at this time. ''Y/N?'' she asks confused as she sees you enter, stopping whatever she is working on, and for a moment you just look at her unable to say a word.

She scans each one of your features and by your posture and facial expression she knows you are not okay, she used to hold you whenever you weren't feeling well or after a nightmare and she can read you better than anyone else.

''What- what are you doing here this early?'' she asks confused and you can tell she hesitated at first before asking and you notice her voice still sounds dominant but it sounds slightly softer at the same time.

Finally clearing your throat and approaching her desk, ignoring your sweaty palms or heart beating faster, you compose yourself and manage to form a reply.

''I'm here to pick up the files and contracts for Mr. Odell'' you say, still feeling intimidated by her burning gaze. It seems as if she is staring straight into your soul, reading and knowing every single detail about you like the sleepless nights, nightmares, or how she still haunts you every single day.

''Very well'' she replies and nods and she retrieves her cane, gripping hard around the snake handle, before walking over to a cabinet and getting out some folders with the needed documents. As she has to slightly bend down, you notice the same expression on her face, even though you can only see half of it. Wilhemina always hid her pains from you, even back then, she would reassure and promise and pull the most adorable faces, promising she is okay but you knew deep down by the furrow in her eyebrow and how quickly her eyes shut close, whenever she had to move her back the slightest, she was lying.

It takes her moments to gather the needed documents and you find a little smile playing on your lips because despite what happened to the woman you used to know so well, it makes you feel calm that deep down she is still the same organized and hard-working Wilhemina she always had been. It feels like a glimpse of hope, a little ray of sunshine in the middle of a storm.

However, your smile quickly fades as Wilhemina turns around, her gaze lingering on you as she walks towards you. Her expression is stern and cold, no emotion visible and your little glimpse of hope vanishing again. Slowly the realization sinks in that no matter what might have happened, there will be no way to ever get back to how things used to be and this doesn't just cause your throat to go dry, hands shaking uncontrollably again but also for your heart to beat out of your chest, the feeling of anxiety slightly creeping it's ugly way back into your brain.

The woman standing across you, that used to be so much more to you than a stranger, scans your features, noticing the bags under your eyes and the sadness radiating off you. She can look behind the facade, the forced and polite smile but the Wilhemina currently standing in front of you doesn't know how to reach you anymore, as deep down she knows that she lost you long ago and along with you, the only source of light in her life, ever.

Snapping out of it, Wilhemina hands you the files not once averting your gaze and it feels like you might just die from the force her brown observing eyes have on you. As she hands you the files, you reach for it, trying to hide the shaking of your hands but the redhead instantly notices, her gaze finally leaving your eyes.

''Thank you, M-'' you start to say out of a habit, as you were so used to calling her that nickname before but you stop yourself just in time. You give her a polite smile that she doesn't return, her face completely lacking any emotions or giving you any indication on how she is feeling, either about this interaction or seeing you again in general.

Slowly, you turn back around, the same polite smile on your face and a little nod as a form of saying goodbye to her, not expecting to see her again in the near future, as Mr. Odell's assistant would be back tomorrow and you wouldn't be working on this anymore either way. As soon as you turn around and are about to head to the exit, back through the same corridor, your smile fades, face almost crumpling, the pain of seeing the woman you love change into this person completely lacking emotions and reminding you more of a robot than a human, which technically is fitting, considering the company you are currently in and the work they do.

Just as you are about to leave, you suddenly feel a hand reach for your wrist. You flinch momentarily and freeze, as you feel the material of the cold gloves on your skin. Instantly you are reminded of her touch lingering on your skin before when the two of you were still in each other's arms and lives. Her hands had never felt this strange and cold before, as they used to have the sole purpose of making you feel warm and loved, either by holding you or making you feel beautiful in other ways.

Finally, you snap your eyes open as a wave of emotions hit you, part of you wants to cry, part of you is angry about the way she left, heartbroken even being in the same room and just deeply concerned and worried about the redhead standing behind you and holding onto you still as if she was scared if she let go, she would lose you all over again.

''Y/N wait'' Wilhemina whispers and as you turn around, now inches apart, you don't notice the way her voice went soft and she let go of her grip after noticing you flinched a bit at the sensation. The two of you instantly lock eyes and it feels like so much is being said, simply through the locking of your eyes.

Despite the redhead trying to hide her true emotions, internally reminding herself who she is and who she has to be, to keep her perfect and cold appearance intact, she crumbles underneath the bottling up emotions and the way it made her feel to see you again. You notice the inner battle she is fighting, her eyes turning a darker and lighter shape with each thought inside Wilhemina. It feels as if the soft Mina is trying to fight her way out of this darker version, wanting to say so many things to you, but at the same time fighting with everything she has left inside her.

As you stand there frozen, just watching the woman standing across from you, your own emotions take over as tears prickle in your eyes and your heart loudly begins thumping in your chest. You look at the redhead, part of you begging her to speak up, to finally let those bottled up emotions go as you can practically feel them radiating off her. For a split second you have hope, as her mouth parts and you expect something, an explanation, an apology or something that could soothe the many questions and aching in your heart, that started with the day she walked out of your shared apartment.

However, the battle inside Wilhemina is too strong, the darker side having ruled her little kingdom of emotions too long that in result, soft Wilhemina, the woman you used to know and fell in love with, has no chance of winning or voicing herself. You sigh in defeat, as you realize there is no chance to get even a simple explanation out of Wilhemina. ''It's okay'' you mumble, after giving her enough time to speak and realizing that it's too late.

Your ex-girlfriend watches, as you turn your back to her again, this time not stopping in your tracks and this time you being the one to walk out of her workplace and life. She stands there frozen, unable to move for a while as the soft Mina is utterly heartbroken as a small part is still inside fighting somewhere. It takes her several minutes to snap out of her state after hearing her two bosses walk in with silly faces, clearly wanting something from the redhead again and needing her attention. She snaps out of it, turning around and walking towards her desk, the same cold expression on her face as if nothing had happened.

A while later, you sit by your desk after handing your boss the documents and unavoidably handing him the key to your connection to Wilhemina, as from tomorrow on Mr. Odell's assistant will be working on the Kineros Robotics case again, like she was supposed to. You try and focus on the tasks ahead but avert your gaze from your computer, looking out the window and watching as the clouds keep the sun from shining and blessing the city with sunlight. Your mind can't help but wander to Wilhemina and the question what had happened to her in the first place to change into the person you had met again yesterday.

Feeling a little shiver run down your spine, you try and ignore the thoughts, accepting fate and believing that fate always has a plan in the end. ''Maybe we aren't meant to be after all'' you think to yourself, before focussing your attention on your tasks and work for the day again, unaware that in a similar, much more purple office, on the other side of the city Wilhemina is sitting by her desk, her mind occupied by you.

[angelamazing]

Unexpectedly

Pairing: Kihyun x Reader

Genre : Fluff

Warnings : None

It had been 2 years since you and Kihyun broke up, it’s not a messy break up as anyone would make it out to be, it was a somewhat mutual decision.

You don’t have time for each other, he was busy with his idol life and you were busy juggling your studies and part time job, you rarely see each other and if you do, it was just for a few minutes and one of you would hurry and leave the other one.

To say it was getting complicated at that time was an understatement.

That was two years ago, and now both of you had achieved what you two had been trying to reach, he became a famous Idol and you now work for the company you’ve been wanting to be in since from the start.

But.

Even if it was two years ago since you two last talked, the feeling still lingers in the depth of your heart, you would occasionally come across his posts on Social Media Everytime you would take a break from continous works.

You sighed as you plopped down your couch. Slumping all the way down just because you were too exhausted to even sit properly.

You reached out for your phone, checking all the e-mails your co-workers had sent you that day.

A familiar ding echoed from your phone as you were scrolling through it, then the notification banner appeared from the top of your screen , you almost dropped your phone on the process after reading the texts written on the said notification.

@yookihhh followed you on Instagram.

You coughed several times as you continously re read the notification your eyes wide as saucers.

You contemplated on wether you should open it or leave it at that, but the voice in your head says you should open it and find out why he suddenly just followed you out of nowhere after two years of having Instagram but the other part of the voice said he probably just wanted to follow for no reason I mean it’s his account he probably just needed followers. It was like a devil and an angel were arguing in your head.

You shook your head taking off all the thoughts you’d been thinking and clicked on it.

Nothing special, he just followed you.

But then as you were about to turn your phone off, another ding sounded from your phone and you almost choked on your spit seeing that Kihyun had sent you a message.

“can he read my mind through my phone?” You thought

You bit your lip as you opened the message.

@yookihhh: Hey

“hey? That's it?” you muttered as you stared at the message “after two years of not talking, you’ll just send me a ‘hey’?”

You turned your phone off placing it on the table face down.

“tch, does he think I'm going to reply to that message? Ha! he wish” you mumbled basically to yourself.

@username: Heyy!

Welp, what happened to what you said earlier? Let's forget about that.

You anxiously waited for his reply.

@yookihhh: How are you?

Your heart stuttered for a second.

@username: I’m good, how about you?

“I've been a mess since we broke up but now i’m overly ecstatic after your message” you thought smiling to yourself.

@yookihhh: i’m doing okay.

You raised your eyebrows at his message.

@username: that's good then.

You nibbled on your nails as you wiggled your thumb hovering above the screen of your phone.

@yookihhh: are you busy today?

Without thinking much, you immediately replied.

@username: no, not really, why?

You tapped your foot anxiously on the floor anticipating his next reply.

@yookihhh: I was thinking.. maybe. Can we meet up? and you know, have dinner?

Your brows shot up at his suggestion

@yookihhh: only if it's okay with you 😅

You smiled as you replied hastily.

@username: of course it is, where do you want to meet?

You were almost screaming from the inside it’s been so long since Kihyun made you feel like this, and it never change even a bit.

***

You made a beeline to your room almost skipping steps as you started humming to some songs while you got ready for your meet up with Kihyun.

You smiled as you tried on several dresses feeling giddy all of a sudden. But after the nonstop trying of different dresses from your wardrobe you’ve finally given up and threw the final dress on your bed sighing.

You looked up at the clock placed on the corner of your room, and realized there's not enough time for you to look good for Kihyun , I mean not that it matters since he said he just wanted to meet up and have dinner.

Having last thoughts, you just threw on random clothes from your bed consists of Jeans and a White button up tucked in front and the first two buttons unbuttoned, you put your hair in a messy bun. Looking at yourself one last time in the mirror you smiled before you went on your merry way.

***

You stepped inside the expensive looking restaurant feeling the cool gush of wind of the air conditioner hit you, making you regret wearing a thin fabric of clothing.

You looked around the place, stopping for a few moments before you spotted Kihyun sitting a few tables down from where you were standing.

He looked handsome, his hair brushed off from his forehead, he was wearing a Leather Jacket followed by a white shirt and a black jeans. He was looking down on his phone brows furrowed.

You exhaled deeply as you made your way towards him, you were halfway towards the table he was sitting in when he looked up and made eye contact with you.

A smile appeared on his lips as he saw you, you almost tripped on air, your heart jumping out of your chest of how breathtaking his smile was.

You mentally scolded yourself as you made your way towards him somewhat presentable while the butterflies in your stomach getting wild.

He stood up from his seat meeting you halfway and gave you a hug. You stiffened for a moment before returning the hug.

He pulled out the chair for you before making his way towards his seat.

Your hands are sweating and you probably look as red as tomato, just sitting infront of Kihyun made you nervous. It’s been two years but he can still make you feel like he's sucking the air out of your lungs.

“uh- Y/N? are you okay?” His voice cut through your thoughts.

You snapped your head towards him.

“o-ofcourse I'm fine” you stuttered

You almost want to smack yourself right then and there for stuttering without any reason.

“are you sure? You look really.. red” he asked a bit concerned.

You nodded trying to calm yourself.

“if you say so” he smiled and waved the waiter over.

***

You talked and talked about the things you've both been busy with and laughing at the stories he was telling you about his members from his band

You both left the restaurant with a smile plastered both on your faces.

He suggested on driving you back to your apartment to which you declined at first saying that your apartment was not that far from where you two are, but still he insists it was already dark and dangerous to walk on streets at this time.

Silence enveloped the whole car ride, only the soft music from the radio was heard and the casual humming of Kihyun together with the song.

A few turns later the car stopped infront of your apartment.

“it was nice meeting you again Y/N” he stared at you.

You nodded in agreement “i had a great time” you replied.

“honestly, I missed this” he muttered looking straight ahead.

You looked at him trying to read his expression.

“me too” you replied without having second thoughts.

“but, I missed you more than this” he said landing his gaze on you.

Your heart momentarily stopped at his words, he was looking intensely at you.

“i-uh” you almost couldn’t form the right words to give him but you settled to what you think is the best word to express what you’re feeling.

“i never stopped missing you, and honestly I never really stopped loving you either” you mumbled fiddling with your fingers.

You expected him to stiffen at your words but, he just smiled.

“i’m glad we're on the same page” he uttered.

You can feel the butterflies in your stomach going wild at both of your confession.

You smiled looking down at your hands.

“Y/N”

You looked up when you heard him mumble your name.

He cupped your cheeks staring straight into your eyes and leaned in kissing you softly on the lips.

Your eyes went wide for a second not expecting such move from him before you kissed him back.

You felt him smile into the kiss before he pulled away and leaned his forehead with yours.

You giggled before completely pulling back.

“it’s already late, you should go now” you smiled at him while you unbuckled your seatbelt.

You were about to open the door to the passenger when he suddenly stopped you.

“wait, I have a question” he said

“what is it?”

“can.. you be my girlfriend...? Again?” he asked waiting patiently for your response.

“i think it was already settled when you kissed me” you smiled at him.

“so it’s a yes?”

You nodded. He nodded and you both nodded.

He grinned widely and gave you one last hug and a kiss on the forehead before letting you out of the car.

You stepped out of the car and turned back to knock on his window.

He rolled down the window and you ducked down.

“be careful when driving” you told him.

He smiled at you “i will, for you”

You bit back a smile and watch him drive off till he was out of your sight.

You ran towards your apartment.

You closed the door leaning on it while putting your hand on your heart and squealed loudly feeling like a school girl.

Moments later you received a text message.

Kihyun❤️: Goodnight Princess.

You threw your phone on your bed and buried your head in your pillow then screamed loud while kicking wildly in the air.