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[thefemmefatalexo]

Nanami SMAU - A Verdict of Us

Chapter 17 - Cross-Examination of the heart

Summary: Kento Nanami was perfect—disciplined, untouchable, and entirely focused on his future. Emotions didn’t fit into his plans. You were everything he avoided—bold, warm, and impossible to ignore. You told yourself he didn’t matter, but you couldn’t stop watching him.

He never looked your way. Not until the day his perfectly controlled world unraveled, and you were at the center of it.

an: lovey dovey chapter cause I‘m feeling slightly better and i don’t hate the world (especially men) rn. SMOOCHES 💋💋💋

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You almost don’t believe it when Nanami texts you.

Let’s talk. Tonight. Please.

Just that. No punctuation, no explanation. But you’ve waited so long to hear anything, to get even a glimpse of the version of him that seemed to vanish after the charity event, that it doesn’t matter.

You agree without hesitation.

Ten-thirty. The quiet courtyard near the philosophy building, lit only by old lampposts and the silver glow of the moon.

When you arrive, he’s already there, leaning against a bench in his long coat, eyes fixed on the pavement. The night air is cool, crisp enough that it bites the skin, but he’s not wearing gloves. His hair is slightly disheveled, the first two buttons of his shirt undone. He looks exhausted, but still so unmistakably him.

You clear your throat to announce your presence. He lifts his head. For a moment, neither of you speak.

“I had to sneak out,” he finally mutters. “My parents are… not thrilled with me right now.”

You take slow steps forward, sitting down at the other end of the bench. “Because of Ayaka?”

Nanami nods stiffly. “They think I embarrassed her. They don’t know what she said about you. Or maybe they wouldn’t care.” He exhales sharply. “It doesn’t matter.”

You glance at him, then away. “It kind of does.”

He’s quiet.

“Why did you stop talking to me?�� you ask. It’s not an accusation. Just the question that’s been gnawing at you, hollowing out your chest with every day that passed.

“I panicked,” he admits. “That night… the kiss. It felt like I’d crossed a line I didn’t even know I was afraid of. You were everything I told myself I didn’t want. Or couldn’t want. Not with who I’m supposed to be.”

You swallow. “That doesn’t explain why you acted like I didn’t exist.”

He flinches. “I know. I was cruel. I told myself I was protecting you. That pushing you away would be better than dragging you into everything else. But that’s a lie. I wasn’t protecting you. I was protecting myself.”

You don’t answer. The silence is heavy, a weight between you both.

“I saw you with Ren,” he says after a while. “A few times.”

“Are you asking me about him?”

“I’m…” He hesitates, clearly struggling. “Curious. Maybe more than I should be.”

You lean back slightly, your shoulder brushing his. “You don’t have to pretend not to be jealous. You’re really bad at it.”

Nanami sighs and rests his face in his hands. “I’m not used to this. The feeling. Or you.”

You smile, just a little. “It was only a few dates. We didn’t click. He’s not… you.”

That gets his attention. He turns to look at you, eyes narrowing like he’s trying to decipher whether you mean it. “Really?”

“Really. I tried. You were shutting me out. I needed something else to focus on.” You pause. “But no one ever felt right.”

Nanami’s eyes fall shut for a moment. “I’m sorry,” he says. “I mean it. I should’ve said that the second you answered my text.”

“You hurt me.” The words come out softer than you expect. “I wanted to believe you were different.”

“I am.” His voice is firm now. “But I’m also… a coward sometimes. I let fear speak for me, and I let my parents’ voices in my head drown out my own. And I regret it. Every minute of it.”

You look at him, really look. His shoulders are tense, but there’s vulnerability in his posture—something raw and rare. “This is your last chance,” you say gently. “I can’t keep getting pulled in and pushed away. You don’t get to do that anymore.”

Nanami nods, swallowing hard. “I won’t. I promise. I’ll prove it.”

You believe him.

Slowly, carefully, you lean your head against his shoulder. He freezes for a second, then relaxes, shifting closer. His arm lifts and settles around you, anchoring you there. The cold night fades a little.

Neither of you speak for a while. The silence now is different. Comfortable. Earned.

Then, cautiously, he clears his throat. “So… are you gonna go on any more dates with him?”

You lift your head just enough to look at him. “Jealousy doesn’t look good on you.”

He groans. “I knew I shouldn’t have asked.”

“You really shouldn’t have,” you tease, then soften. “But no. I told you, I’m not interested in Ren.”

He exhales in relief, quiet but unmistakable. “Good.”

You smile, heart warmer now than it’s been in weeks. “Your turn. What was Ayaka like?”

Nanami makes a face. “Artificial. And condescending. And mean. And—” He stops himself, then glances at you. “She said horrible things about you. About your family. About the work you do. And I let it go too long. But I finally said something. Walked out.”

You raise an eyebrow. “Really?”

“I couldn’t listen to it.” His jaw tightens. “It made me sick. I should’ve said something earlier. I should’ve defended you the way you deserved to be defended from the start.”

“Better late than never,” you say, voice soft. “But you have to mean it.”

“I do.” He shifts, turning to face you more fully. “I want to fix everything. Not just what I did wrong. I want to be better for you. Not perfect, just… honest. Brave. Present.”

You watch him for a beat. His eyes don’t waver.

Then he leans in a little, hesitation in every motion. “Can I kiss you?”

You nod once. “Yes.”

And he does.

His lips meet yours slowly, with an intensity that says I’m sorry, and I missed you, and please let this mean something. You kiss him back with all the ache and hope and confusion that’s lived in your chest since the very beginning.

It’s passionate, but not rushed. Like something important, finally being spoken in a language only the two of you understand.

When you part, he rests his forehead against yours.

“I’ll mean it,” he whispers. “Every day from now on.”

[beryldonna]

✾ ------------- subversion { @diasentis​ }

No matter how hard she look - no matter how hard she tried, she just could not find her... double. It’s troubling to her - that despite how hard she try, she just can’t seem to do it. 

Leia paces back and forth, tapping her fingers gently against her lips. She should be looking, she knows - but her head is littered with anxiety ridden thoughts, and she just can’t seem to get over them. It’s not until she ends up bumping directly into someone that Leia is pulled from her subconscious, and a tiny gasp escapes her lips. She looks towards the stranger, taking in a deep breath through her nose, as she lets out a frustrated sigh and lowers her hands down to her side.

“Apologies.”

“I... just. This whole searching thing. I’ve looked everywhere for where she could be, but no matter where I look, I just can’t find her.” She doesn’t mean to dump all of this on the man- and she’s able to catch on that’s exactly what she’s doing rather quickly.

“...Sorry. Have you had any luck finding yours?” 

[navigatorwrongway]

Ahaha so remember like a month and a half ago when i promised yall ( @milozephir @some-random-trash ) a rec list? Yeah, I made like 80% of a list and forgot it in my drafts rip

BUT i found it again AND updated word counts and stuff so like?? Points for effort pls ty

In no particular order, im pleased to present

Mari’s Non-comprehensive Dinluke Fic Recs

ni kar'taylir gar darasuum sosol by @coffeecatsme

T, 8.7k, complete

A really really sweet 5+1 about Luke making sense of the Mando’a Din uses.

say it as you will by HiddenEye

T, 3.8k, complete

Ahsoka and Rex teasing the living daylights out of everyone. Because they deserve it.

Willfully Oblivious by @needlefrost

T, 6k, complete

Force-sensitive Din my BELOVED, with bonus Ahsoka-training-Din!!

To Each According To His Need by MadameReveuse ( @weepylucifer im 90% sure that’s u but correct me if im wrong ^.^’)

G, 4.7k, complete

Definitely one of the best fics in the ship, this is one part sickfic, one part thoughtful exploration of the effects of background and expanding horizons, and one part *excellent* dialogue.

he feels like home by coffeecatsme (again!)

T, 6 chapters, 13.7k, complete

Wherein everyone but Luke can tell that the pining is mutual.

Star Light, Star Bright series by snapdragonpop007

T, 7 works, 19k, WIP

Din gets Luke off of Tatooine a little earlier, and this changes things.

Kir’manir by plantyourtreeswithme

T, 3 chapters, 23.7k, WIP

Bo-Katan shoots Luke as he leaves, and we go from there. Top notch.

parry, parry, strike by AlchemyAlice

T, 18.9k, complete

Excellent dinluke, excellent din & leia, excellent all around.

Thaw by @andthepeople spqr

T, 6.3k, complete

Vader gets Luke on Bespin, and Luke later gets Grogu back to his buir. Very very very very good.

Christ in Repose by spqr again!

T, 7.7k, complete

I limited myself to two recs from this author!! Arent you proud!!! Honestly I recommend all of this author’s work, but that would make this list even longer. OP Luke (affectionate) and some in-universe new/media funsies.

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way by xiaq

M, 8.8k, WIP

Best banter on the list imo. Seriously the dialogue is *chef’s kiss* and the rest is very very good as well.

listen, there's a hell of a universe next door by storm_petrel

M, 12.9k, complete

BAMF luke, BAMF din, one of the best written action sequences I’ve ever read, and a look at Luke’s role as a Rebel pilot. Read it.

through the deep dark valley by @ace-din-djarin

T, 3 works, 21.9k, WIP

Soulmate AUs aren’t everybody’s cup of tea but if you have even a passing interest this is SO GOOD. Not even speaking from bias as a beta, this is objectively a joy to read.

staring down the barrel of the hot sun by magneticwave

G, 25.7k, complete

If you read one fic on this list, make it this one. AU where the Jedi are still around, Din has just become Mand’alor, and Knight Luke Skywalker is sent to help mediate. Once you’ve read this, read all the author’s other work too. Mari’s orders.

I have many many many more recs but these are some of my faves! Sorry again about taking so long 😭😭

I’m also morally and legally obligated to shill the dinluke discord server, where cool cats like the intended audience of this post (all of you) can hang out and talk various star wars and dinluke-related shiznaz

[thefemmefatalexo]

Nanami SMAU - A Verdict of Us

Chapter 14 - Closing Arguments

Summary: Kento Nanami was perfect—disciplined, untouchable, and entirely focused on his future. Emotions didn’t fit into his plans. You were everything he avoided—bold, warm, and impossible to ignore. You told yourself he didn’t matter, but you couldn’t stop watching him.

He never looked your way. Not until the day his perfectly controlled world unraveled, and you were at the center of it.

an: I’m sorry for being so inactive my loves 😔 I’ve been going through a rough patch but I’ll be okay! Let me know what you think!! SMOOCHES 💋💋💋

{chapter 13} ; {next}

taglist: @giasssslife @getovibesonly @inthedarkshadows000 @burpzz @sleepykittyenergy @fuzzycollectiondeersblog @hana-patata @sosole @mysteriaqueen

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