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astrologydray ¡ 2 months ago
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Part of fortune in the degrees
Part of Fortune in the degrees is like the hidden spice mix in your astrological fortune. The degree can flavor your Part of Fortune with deeper nuance, karmic energy, and even timing.
0° – The Origin Point
Fresh start energy! Your joy comes from pioneering something totally new. You’re here to plant seeds that grow into empires. This is “first on the scene” vibes—trailblazer status.
1° – The Initiator
Action = alignment. You’re someone who taps into fortune when you just begin. Taking the first step (even if you’re not ready) opens the door for magic.
2° – The Sensual Stabilizer
Joy comes from grounded pleasures. Your fortune is tied to patience, beauty, and appreciating the realness of life. Think soft power and quiet luxury.
3° – The Curious Connector
Success shows up when you’re thinking, talking, moving, or exchanging ideas. Your mind is a magnet, and your network = gold.
4° – The Soul Rooter
Your fortune is buried deep—in emotions, memories, ancestry, or the past. When you feel safe and emotionally full, life blesses you.
5° – The Performer
You’re meant to shine. Creative self-expression, fun, or dramatic flair are your keys to joy. When you’re playing or performing, everything clicks.
6° – The Healer Hustler
Service brings success. Whether you’re organizing chaos, helping others, or mastering routines, this degree thrives in the little details that build big blessings.
7° – The Lover
Love, aesthetics, and harmony bring fortune. This is a “soft life” degree—where grace, diplomacy, and connection unlock golden paths.
8° – The Alchemist
Deep transformations = fortune. You’re here to transmute pain into power. This is intense but magnetic—your glow-up is probably legendary.
9° – The Seeker
Adventure calls! Joy comes from travel, study, or expanding your worldview. If you’re bored, you’re blocking blessings. Keep moving.
10° – The Architect
Success comes from structure. You build it, brick by brick. You’re playing the long game—and winning. This degree is all about legacy.
11° – The Visionary
You’re ahead of your time. Your ideas are wild in the best way, and when you trust your weird, you win. Your fortune lies in the future you’re helping build.
12° – The Dreamer
Mystical, intuitive, and creatively charged—this degree feels its way to fortune. If it feels right in your soul, the universe will handle the rest.
13° – The Rebel
Unpredictable magic. You don’t follow the rules—you invent them. Fortune strikes when you embrace chaos and follow your electric instincts.
14° – The Messenger
You’re the cosmic translator. Whether it’s through writing, speaking, or vibes, your voice brings value. Say the thing that needs to be said.
15° – The Magnetic Middle
This is peak attraction energy. You draw in fortune by simply being. Balance, charm, and centered confidence = unstoppable glow.
16° – The Analyst
Your mind is your superpower. You thrive on patterns, logic, and discernment. Fortune favors your sharp eye and strategic brain.
17° – The Soul Climber
You’re here to rise—and you will. This degree blends ambition with intuition. When you align your path with your purpose, blessings rain in.
18° – The Intense Transformer
Like 8°, but with more fire. This degree is intense, karmic, and power-packed. Your fortune may come through radical change—or rising from the ashes.
19° – The Channel
You’re tuned in. This degree has psychic undertones and creative genius. Dreams, visions, or gut instincts often lead you to your blessings.
20° – The Master Builder
You’re here to create something real. This degree carries serious manifestation power. With time, effort, and vision—you will make it happen.
21° – The Muse
Creative, charming, and maybe a little flirty—this degree lives for inspiration and play. Fortune shows up when you’re vibing, not forcing.
22° – The Wise One
This is a “master number” degree—loaded with karmic depth. You’ve been here before, and your fortune often comes from helping or guiding others.
23° – The Charmer
You have it. This degree brings social grace, storytelling power, and a magnetic vibe. You’re luckiest when you’re being authentically YOU.
24° – The Grounded Mystic
Spiritual + practical = unstoppable. You’re in tune with both realms, and your fortune comes when you integrate them. This is “divine timing” energy.
25° – The Phoenix
Massive transformation potential. This degree can feel intense at times, but it leads to deep healing and empowerment. You’re the comeback king/queen.
26° – The Dream Doer
You can manifest the ethereal. Ideas, visions, or creative bursts? You make them real. The dream becomes the empire with this degree.
27° – The Revolutionary
Break the mold. Your fortune lies in doing things your way—even if no one gets it at first. Trailblazer energy with a bold twist.
28° – The Old Soul
You’ve done the work in lifetimes past, and now you’re here to refine and complete. Success comes when you trust your deep wisdom and wrap up cycles with grace.
29° – The Anointed One (Anaretic Degree)
You’re here to master this energy—and fast. High highs, intense tests, but major rewards. This is “last level of the game” energy—go big or go cosmic.
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hyunjincanraptoo ¡ 16 days ago
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Good boy gone bad- H.HJ
Today is the equivalent of Valentine's Day in my country and I wrote this funny fluff fic to celebrate. A special thank you to my girl @jehhskz for giving me this incredible idea. I hope you like it 💜 And also have a nice day with your boyfriend Hyunjin 🤭
Word count: 6.6k
Warnings: suggestive, supernatural and magical stuff, munch! Hyunjin
Alexa, play Good Boy Gone Bad by TOMORROW X TOGETHER
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The lights are low. Not because you're trying to be romantic, but because everything bright, it hurts. You’re sitting cross legged on the floor of your apartment, in yesterday’s hoodie, surrounded by the wreckage of your evening— an empty takeout container, an untouched glass of wine, and the poodle your ex gave you last Valentine’s Day.
Prince.
 Fluffy, white, ridiculously spoiled. And the only one who hasn’t left.
"You're all I got now", you whisper, reaching out to scratch his head
He yawns with that squeaky sound of his, then rolls over, showing you his belly like he knows exactly what comes next. You give in, of course you do, rubbing gentle circles on his stomach until his little paws twitch and he lets out a sigh like he had a long day.
"Don't look at me like that", you murmur, flicking a stray piece of lint from his fur. "It’s not my fault I wasn’t ‘ambitious enough’, you say flatly to no one in particular. Then you glance down at Prince, "That’s what he said”
You scratch behind his ears. He yawns.
"Not passionate about my goals. Not the kind of person he could ‘build a future with’ "
You let out a heavy sigh, "I work. I pay rent. I live… I just didn’t live the way he wanted me to"
Prince snuffles and rolls onto his side, now demanding back 
"He wanted me to quit everything and follow him to Seoul. No plan. No job lined up. Just… pack up and support him. While he ‘figured it out’ "
You look at Prince.
"You, my fluffy bastard, are what he left behind when I said no"
You stroke a hand down his little spine. Prince shivers, sighs, tucks his nose into the crook of your elbow like he knows this is the only kind of affection you’re getting tonight.
"I told him I couldn’t just give up on everything. That I loved him, but I couldn’t abandon myself for him. And he said I already had”
You laugh, bitter, humorless
"And now here I am. Three weeks for Valentine’s day. No plans. No boyfriend”
Prince licks your chin.
"Except you"
You blink down at him, emotionally exhausted.
"My ex dumped me and left me with a poodle who refuses to eat unless I hand feed him roasted chicken breast"
You sigh, whispering into his fur, "At least I have you”
Prince curls deeper into your lap like you were just one. You love how warm he is, how he fits perfectly against you— how he stayed.
You love that it makes you feel a little less alone.
Then, suddenly, your phone starts buzzing
 Incoming call: Quokka 🐿️
You groan but swipe to answer, “What?”
“OK LISTEN, before you hang up…”, Han’s voice explodes out of the speaker, “I may have unlocked the universe of infinity love”
“You bought another cursed item off the internet, didn’t you?”
“I invested, Yn. There’s a difference. This is artisanal craftsmanship with metaphysical properties”
“Oh, like that energy activating incense for ‘better blood flow down there’ you bought on AliExpress last year?”
“Ok, first of all, it had 1.2k reviews and a video testimonial”
“You said it only made it worse. Very legit”
“I was under a lot of stress, so obviously it blocked the energy flow”
“Sure”
“But not this one, Yn. This one, it came with a sparkly handwritten note. In blue glitter glue, so it’s legit”
Prince lifts his head and blinks at your phone. You stroke his back, waiting for what’s coming.
“It’s a love candle! But like, not a regular candle, a summoning candle. Like for attracting hot people”
“You mean… a spell for getting laid?”
“No! I mean like a soulmate magnet. A pheromone booster for your aura. It came from, like, Russia? Or was it Chicago? Well, somewhere magical”
You close your eyes and rub your temple, “Han, are you high again?”
“No, but I did almost pass out from the fumes when I lit it. Also, small detail… the wax made my dog horny. He’s been humping the couch for about fifteen minutes”
You pull the phone away from your ear, consider hanging up, then put it back, “Why are you telling me this?”
“Because you’re single, obviously! And miserable! And being held hostage by a demonic stuffed animal with a superiority complex”
You glance down. Prince is licking his paw with complete indifference.
“I think it could work for you”, Han continues, “The candles are colorful. You like colorful things. Mine is shaped like a torso, and I think one of the nipples fell off in shipping but that could be symbolic or whatever”
“I’m hanging up”
“WAIT, LISTEN! Just… light the candle, and picture your ideal man. Like… a nice guy. A hot guy. Someone with a big dick”
“Goodbye, Han”
“THE CANDLE WORKS!!  I lit it last night at 11:11 pm, prime manifesting hour, and boom. This morning? My barista asked for my number”
“You’ve got to be kidding me”
“I’m not. She said, and I quote: ‘You smell like confidence and testosterone. Can I have your number?’ You know I definitely don't smell like that ”
You glance at the half empty wine bottle on your coffee table, “This is the weirdest call I’ve had in weeks”
He’s grinning through the phone, you can feel it, “You’re welcome. Want me to send you the link?”
“I’m not summoning sex demons for Valentine’s Day, Han”
Han scoffs, “They’re not demons if they’re hot and promise giving you back massages”
“Goodbye, Han”
“Don’t blame me when I’m happily cuddling after sex and you’re still watching Netflix with your dog”
“Enjoy your haunted candle”
“Oh I will. And so will my barista”
And with that, you end the call.
Prince blinks at you. You blink back.
“Don’t you dare turn into a human just to prove him right”
•°. *࿐
Later that night, after you've eaten both your dignity and an entire sleeve of cookies, your phone buzzes with a text from Han.
Quokka 🐿️:
 [Sent you a link]: www.getlitgetlaid.com 
 You're welcome 😉
I lit another candle and now the barista gave me a free muffin   
That’s foreplay, Yn!!
You stare at the link then you stare at Prince. He stares back.
You whisper, “This is stupid”
But you click it anyway.
The site loads with sparkly gifs, pink pop ups, and a massive banner that said:
💘 GET LIT GET LAID— SPARK YOUR SOULMATE 💘 One candle. One night. One stupid hot decision.
There’s a category list with candle names that range from “Mommy issues” to “Sugar daddy” to “Loser trapped in a hot body”
You narrow your eyes, “Han needs help”
Scrolling through, one product makes you freeze.
It’s titled:
VALENTINE #08: Sweet Venom
You start to read the description, already regretting:
🧸 Smells like gummy bear and sin 💦 Notes of grapefruit, bubblegum and fake innocence ✨ Guaranteed to attract: – Dimples – Boyish grins – Soft flirting – Oversized hoodies – Shy glances that secretly know exactly what they’re doing – Possibly: men who giggle when they kiss you 🚨 Caution: side effects include blushing, butterflies, and delicious makeouts.
The candle wax is bubblegum pink, sprinkled with red glitter and shaped into a gummy bear wearing sunglasses
“Jeongin”,  you mutter.
 It’s literally Jeongin in candle form
Prince lets out a long, judgmental sigh through his nose. You look at him.
“I know, okay? It’s dumb. But I haven’t made out with anyone in three months and this one promises me to attract a shy hottie and smells like candy!”
Prince gives you the kind of slow blink cats usually do when they’re plotting murder. Then, to make his opinion perfectly clear, he dramatically gets up from your lap, trots over to the corner, and purposefully pees on your favorite fuzzy slipper.
You gasp, “Prince!”
He makes unbroken eye contact the entire time.
Later, as you clean up the disaster, you whisper, “Too bad. Candle’s already on its way”
He barks once in protest or even jealousy. But at this point, that candle is probably your best shot
•°. *࿐
It arrives in a suspiciously pink box.
You're in your pajamas, a messy bun on your head. Prince circles your feet with low grumbles, like he can already see the disaster.
Inside there's bubble wrap, glitter confetti, and a folded card that says:
💘 "For lonely hearts and delusional fools. Good luck, sweetheart" 💘
You blink at it.
Beneath the card sits the candle— chubby, bear shaped, glossy, and pink. You lift it and immediately get hit with the fruity punch of grapefruit and sugar scent. Prince snorts, clearly not liking it. 
You're gonna light it up anyway.
When the match strikes, the wick catches instantly. The flame flares pink, then settles into a low glow.
You whisper, “This is ridiculous”
The candle crackles, like it has something to say about your skepticism.
You sit with it for ten minutes but nothing happens. No naked boys materialize from the void, no romance falls from the ceiling. Just pink light and an increasingly suspicious scent clouding your tiny apartment.
You blow it out.
That night, you dream of dimples and gentle hands that hold you tightly against a solid chest 
•°. *࿐
You sit in your microbiology lecture the next day, twirling your pen, trying to forget the cursed candle and your pissy poodle.
Someone slides into the seat beside you.
“Hey”, says a soft voice.
You turn and there he is— Jeongin. Oversized hoodie, sleepy eyes, and the kind of lazy smile that makes your heart twitch like you’re allergic to calm.
“Hey”, you say trying to pretend you didn’t light up a magic candle to him last night.
He scratches the back of his neck, “Hum… so, exams are coming and I’m, like, failing bacteria”
You blink, “You mean microbiology?”
“Yeah, that. Can you maybe help me? Study, I mean?”
You stare at him. His lips curl up. Dimples. Soft. Boyish smirk. Your brain almost short circuit immediately.
Oh no. Oh no no no.
You lit the candle and Jeongin just asked to spend time with you. To study ‘bacteria’. Romance is dead, but of course you want to spend hours talking about bacterial structure and infections with this man.
“Yeah, okay!”, you say, “When do you wanna start?”
“Tonight? If you’re free?”
You swallow, “Yeah, totally. My place?”
“Sure”
“Great, I text you the address”
“Cool”
He winks before he leaves, leaving you completely breathless
•°. *࿐
The books are closed. The last flashcard is discarded  between pizza boxes and your empty soda cans. You're both sitting on your bed after hours of bacterial cell walls. Close. Way too close. Jeongin’s hoodie sleeves are pushed up to his elbows and he keeps watching you. The kind of look that could knock the air out of your lungs if you let it.
“I think I get it now”, he says, voice a little raspy from talking for so long, “About bacteria. And maybe about... you”
You blink, “Me?”
His hand touches your knee, carefully. You don’t move.
“I thought I was imagining it”, he says, thumb brushing small circles against the fabric of your joggers, “But I don’t think I am”
Your voice is barely a breath, “Imagining what?”
“That you want me to kiss you”
The tension hangs between you. 
“You were never ‘failing bacteria’, were you?”
He smirks, lazily shaking his head as a ‘no’.  You lean forward, hesitantly, but Jeongin doesn’t waste time. His lips catch yours in a kiss that’s hungry from the very first second.
He kisses like he’s been holding back the whole time�� deep, slow, full of heat that crawls up your spine and makes your fingers grab his hoodie like you were trying to pull him even closer. If that’s even possible. You feel him shift closer, one hand sliding behind your neck, the other gripping your waist like he needs to feel every inch of you.
Your teeth graze, lips part. The sound he makes isn’t soft— it’s needy.
His mouth trails down your jaw, before returning to your lips again— urgent, wet, dizzying. Your heart races, your mind spins as he lays you down.
Jeongin’s hands slide beneath your shirt, and your breath hitches when he mutters something filthy against your skin.
You know you should stop, your dog’s still in the room but you think, “he’s just a dog”, and he’s curled up quietly at the foot of your bed like he always is. Right?
Wrong. So very wrong.
Because the second Jeongin shifts above you, one knee nudging between your thighs, hips pressing down to close the space between your bodies— there’s a sudden blur of a bark and a ferocious growl followed by a:
“WHAT THE HELL?!”
You jolt upright just in time to see your little white poodle, Prince, with his teeth sunken to Jeongin’s ass. His ears are back, eyes wild, tail puffed up like a pissed off cotton ball.
“Prince!!” you shriek, grabbing a pillow and throwing at him, “LET GO!”
“I think he broke skin!”, Jeongin mutters, stumbling off the bed, hand clutching his butt, “Why is your dog like this?!”
“He’s never done this before!”
“Well, and I am not in the mood anymore”
“Jeongin, wait!”
“I call you”, he says as he stumbles to the door with his dignity in ruins, muttering about rabies shots.
The second the door shuts, Prince hops smugly on the bed, circles once, and sits like nothing happened.
You look at him with a piercing gaze 
“Prince” you say slowly, “Did you just bite someone because they were on top of me?”
He snores and then, like he has no shame, he crawls into your lap, lays his head on your chest, and lets out the most satisfied sigh you've ever heard.
•°. *࿐
It’s been three days since Prince ruined your make out session with Jeongin.
You still wake up remembering the look on Jeongin’s face. A little turned on. A lot confused
But life moves on, and so do your dating ambitions.
You’ve just finished vacuuming glitter from Jeongin’s candle out of your rug when your phone buzzes again.
Quokka 🐿️ :
How’s microbiology boy 😏
You: 
He got scared off. Prince bit his vibe off…
… and his perfect ass
Quokka 🐿️ :
LMFAOO
Damn, I hate this dog
Try another candle 😌Rebound power unlockedStop falling for muscle gods.
You roll your eyes and type back, “go away”
Quokka 🐿️: No ❤️ Go to the website Do it for the plot
Get one for a comfort boy.
You stare at the link for a full thirty seconds before clicking it again. 
You scroll past “Short kings”, “Bald and bold” and “Tight gym shorts”
Then you stop.
Because this one. This one is pale yellow, shaped like the Sun with a glistening label that reads:
VALENTINE #15: Sunshine Soulmate
🌞 Smells like honey tea, ginger and laughter 🤗 Notes of chocolate cake, kindness and cinnamon ✨ Guaranteed to attract: – Gentle souls who bring you flowers for no reason – People who laugh at your worst jokes – Long nights with deep conversations – Someone who actually listens – Possibly: forehead kisses and hugs that feel like home 🚨 Caution: You may fall in love with your comfort partner, and never look back.
You whisper, “That’s… Felix” Felix, your neighbor. The guy who laughs when Prince humps his leg in the elevator, whose voice is deep but still soft as sunrises
You buy it. Heart pounding like a teenager in love.
Prince gives you that slow, side eye as if to say: what’s wrong with you?
•°. *࿐
The evening the candles arrive, you shut your curtains and pull Prince to your lap. You open the box, press your nose into it and inhale. 
You light it.
The flame burns in a gentle yellow, rippling across the living room like sunlight on water.
Prince barks once, looks at you. You wrap him in your arms. He hides his head on your shoulder, tail thumping.
Beside you, the candle crackles in soft tones
“I don’t know why I’m doing this”, you whisper, “Felix is… he’s out there. Probably doing small talk with old ladies at the grocery store line” 
You brush your fingertips along Prince’s fur, “And I’m here wishing he liked me. Not for muscles. Or dangerous smirks. Just… for real, warm, comfortable company”
You laugh weakly, “Instead, I am here like a desperate loser. Stuck on stupid candle magic and a dog who won’t leave my lap”
You blow out the candle and Prince snorts with satisfaction.
You lean your head back and close your eyes wishing it works this time 
•°. *࿐
It’s the day after you lit the candle.
You’re in your apartment, dressed in your emotional support hoodie,  trying to figure out if  cereal counts as dinner, when there’s a knock at the door.
Prince immediately loses his entire mind.
You stagger to the door, hair messy, wearing socks that don’t match. You open it to see…
Felix.
Golden hair, oversized cream knit sweater, a smile that curves like a sunrise, freckles scattered on his cheekbones like a constellation. He’s holding a large tupperware container in one hand, and in the other a movie DVD.
You blink, “Hi…”
“Hey”, he grins, “I made cookies. Movie night? You, me, and…”, he peeks over your shoulder, “Prince. If His Royal Highness is free”
Prince wags his tail like he understands what Felix said, then bounces in excitement.
“I, huh…”, you swallow, “That sounds really nice, actually”
Felix’s smile grows, eyes doing that crinkly thing that makes your stomach fold in on itself like origami.
 “Then come over. Comfy clothes are mandatory”
•°. *࿐
You arrive minutes later with Prince and a bag of chips. Felix opens the door and Prince immediately trots in like he owns the place.
You follow after him.
The apartment smells like vanilla, sunshine and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. There are string lights over the couch. A fluffy blanket fort in the corner. The screen is already paused on the movie menu.
“You seriously still use DVDs?”, you ask.
Felix shrugs, “They’re nostalgic”
He hands you a cookie and gestures for you to sit. Prince climbs onto the couch like he pays rent and plops between you and Felix. 
You roll your eyes, “Prince, really?”
Felix just laughs, “It’s okay. He’s protecting his princess”
You choke on a cookie crumb.
Felix chuckle— warm and contagious. He pats the couch beside him, “Come on. I won’t bite”
You settle in, shoulder brushing him. Prince lets out a grumble, but accepts his fate. 
As the movie plays, you pretend to focus. Felix smells like clean laundry and he keeps laughing at all the dumb lines, and every time, your head turns toward the sound like it’s a magnet
Halfway through, your fingers brush while reaching for the same chip. Neither of you pulls away. He glances at you. You glance at him and the tension grows heavier
“You’re warm”, Felix says, soft like the rain outside 
You whisper, “So are you”
And then, very gently, his fingers lace in yours.
Prince snorts loudly and ruins the moment, of course, but Felix just grins and presses his shoulder into yours. He’s warm and sweet, and you feel like the candle was right: you may fall in love with your comfort partner, and never look back.
Even better? Prince is behaving.
Not just behaving like sitting quietly, he's actually snuggled against Felix’s side, tiny chin resting on Felix’s thigh, tail wagging lazily every time Felix absentmindedly scratches his fluffy fur
You almost tear up from the relief.
“Oh my god”, you whisper, “He likes you”
Felix grins, flashing that sunshine smile, “He’s adorable. So chill. I thought he didn't like me”
You look at Prince, who blinks innocently at you, “Yeah, me too…”
You start to relax. Maybe this time it’s different. Maybe Prince has matured, maybe he has accepted he can’t be your only source of affection forever. 
When the screen goes dark and Felix kisses your cheek, thanking you for coming, and walks you both to the door. You feel suspiciously hopeful.
Until twenty minutes later.
Your phone buzzes.
Felix 🌞:
So…
Not to be weird but….
 I think Prince left me a present
In my gym bag
Like a solid one
Like a Number Two  
Your jaw drops.
You:
OH MY GOD FELIX I’M SO SORRY!!! Please say you didn’t put your hand in there
Felix 🌞: 
I didn’t But he looked me RIGHT IN THE EYE before you guys left I thought it was affection It was a threat
You sprint to your room and throw open the door. Prince is stretched luxuriously across your bed, tiny paws crossed, eyes closed like a cat sunbathing.
You whisper, horrified, “You pooped in his bag”
He doesn’t even flinch.
“Why?! You liked him!”
He opens one eye, blinks, yawns and turns away.
Yeah, you probably will die single because of him.
•°. *࿐
It’s been four days since the incident with Felix
You’ve blocked the memory of his hands on your waist and the sound of his laugh as the movie played. You’ve told Han you’re not buying another candle. He insisted anyway
Quokka 🐿️: Girl they have one called “Moonstruck” 
That shit it’s POWERFUL
You roll your eyes so hard you almost pull something. But later that night, curiosity wins. Again. As always. You find yourself scrolling through Get lit, Get laid, one leg on the heater with Prince drooling on your thigh.
You scroll until you see it.
VALENTINE #20: Moonstruck 
🕯️ Smells like lavender, rosemary, paint, and quiet mornings 🎨 Notes of melancholy, watermelon and pink glitter ✨ Guaranteed to attract: – Artists who see the world sideways – People who cry at concerts – Loud laughter in silent rooms – Boys who write you poems – Possibly: a guy who really loves you, kinda needy and clingy 🚨 Warning: lighting may cause a sudden urge to talk to the moon
You frown. There’s no face you associate with it. No crush. No worthy idiot.
Just... an unexplainable certainty that you should buy that damn candle..
•°. *࿐
The candle arrives three days later in a box that smells like moon dust.
You light it that night. It flickers purple and gold
Prince hops on the couch, circles a free time, and flops dramatically into your lap with a grunt. You stroke behind his head as you whisper, “You realize this is your fault, right?”
Prince snorts.
“No, seriously. I used to be fine. I had a relationship. An almost stable emotional state. A carpet without candle dust”
He yawns, jaw cracking.
You sigh, laying your head back, candlelight dancing across the ceiling.
“You’re the one who scared my dates away. You. A chaotic dog with judgmental eyebrows and a spirit full of vengeance”
Prince blinks, like he was waiting for you to finish your dramatic monologue
“I’m going to die alone,” you say gently, cupping his face. “Just you and me, buddy. And someday you’ll bury me in someone’s backyard next to your long lost squeaky bones”
Then he licks your nose. You laugh softly, burying your face in his fur. 
The candle flickers. Something in the room shifts. Not loud. Not bright. Just a breath of something different.
You fall asleep on the couch like that.
Prince curled at your side. Candle burning low. Dreams thick and golden behind your eyelids.
As you sleep, a shape stirs on the floor.
But you don’t notice 
Yet.
•°. *࿐
You wake up with a loud crash coming from the kitchen. Not the clatter of paws on tile. No collar jingling. No soft whimper.
A human noise.
You sit up, disoriented. The candle’s completely burned down. Your phone says it’s 3:42 am.
You grab a blanket and tiptoe into the hall.
“Prince?” you whisper, heart hammering.
Then you see him.
A tall, completely naked man rifling through your fridge like he lives there.
His back is to you at first, but then he turns, very casually, sipping from your carton of chocolate milk with a smile like this is the best day of his life
You scream.
He drops the milk.
“WHAT THE FU… WHO THE HELL… WHY ARE YOU NAKED?!”
 “You asked that candle to bring you someone who really loved you. So… surprise?”
You take a full five seconds to connect the dots. The familiar shape of his lips. The floppy hair. The weird sparkle in his eyes that you always said made him look like he knew your secrets.
“…Prince?” you whisper again, backing into the wall.
He shrugs, like it’s nothing. “Technically, I’m Hyunjin. But yeah. You kinda wished I turned into a human”
You stare at him. “You were a dog…”
“Your dog” he says, stepping closer, still naked, “And now I’m something even better”
“Why are you still naked?!”
“Because pants weren’t part of the wish, obviously"
You’re still in shock. Your mouth opens. Closes. Opens again. No words come out as you try not to stare at the way he’s standing there like he isn’t naked while drinking choco milk in your kitchen.
Hyunjin takes one last unapologetic sip straight from the nearly empty carton. Then, without breaking eye contact, he lets out a satisfied sigh like he just finished a fine bottle of wine.
“You’re gonna need to buy more of this, by the way”
You blink. “Excuse me?”
He shakes the carton, upside down, “It’s gone. Like. All of it. I was thirsty” 
Then, thoughtfully, he concludes, “I think it’s my favorite thing about being human so far”
“You…” You gesture wildly at the mess of milk dribbled on his chin, the open fridge door, the nudity.
“You drank my entire carton of chocolate milk naked at 4am?!”
“And it was amazing” he says, eyes twinkling, “but also kinda sad, because now there’s none left. So... maybe write it on a list or something?”
You inhale. Exhale. Pinch the bridge of your nose, “You are literally a magical dog who turned into a man because I lit a cursed Valentine’s candle. And your priority is…”
“Chocolate milk”, he finishes happily,  “And pants. Eventually”
You sigh so hard your soul leaves your body for a second, “I need to go lie down”
“Bring me a glass of water?” he calls after you. “I think I’m still a little thirsty”
You just ignore him.
•°. *࿐
You wake up hours later, head pounding.
For a minute, it’s peaceful. 
Maybe it was a dream. A fever dream. The wine, the candle, the stupid wish— maybe it all blurred together and created the world's most chaotic hallucination.
Then you hear it— a soft hum coming from your bathroom followed by a voice calling out sweetly
 “Ynnie… I’m ready!”
You stumble  to the bathroom, push the door open and immediately regret it.
Hyunjin is standing in the tub, completely naked again. Hair fluffed, cheeks glowing, a towel barely draped over one shoulder
“Took you long enough, lady”
“What… are you doing?”
He blinks, all innocent, “Waiting for you to wash me”
Your brain malfunctions, “I… what?! You’re a man now! Wash your own damn self!”
“But you always bathed me”, he tilts his head, lips curling into a pout so automatic that it has to be a leftover reflex from puppyhood.
 “You use that nice strawberry shampoo. You talk to me while you scrub behind my ears. And you give me a towel hat after”
You gape at him, “Hyunjin”
“I even set everything up!” he says proudly, gesturing to the row of bath products you specifically use for your spa days, “I want bubbles. And the scalp massage thing you do with your nails”
He pauses, grinning wider.
“I’ll wag my tail if it helps convince you”
You slam the door in his face and shout through it,  “DON’T YOU DARE TOUCHING MY EXPENSIVE MASK”
From inside, he calls back sweetly, “You’re still gonna brush my hair after, right?”
You groan, “I regret meeting Han in the first place”
You press your forehead to the bathroom door and sigh like you’re in a tragic k-drama.
“No”, you mutter to yourself, “You are not giving in. You’re not brushing his hair. You are not washing a grown man in your tub just because he used to be a poodle”
And then, the door creaks open.
He pokes his head out. Hair dripping, wet strands falling over his flushed face. And his eyes— those big, dark, round eyes— look up at you like you just kicked a puppy.
“Yn…”
You swallow hard 
“I don’t know how to rinse the bubbles out without stinging my eyes…”, he says softly, pouting already, “You always helped me…”
You blink, “Hyunjin, you're literally 1,80 now”
He nods, “And helpless”
You try to hold back. You really do but then he whines— a soft, high pitched whine— and tilts his head the exact same way he did back when he wore a collar instead of a smirk.
 That’s the end of you.
You sigh and push the door open wider, “Move over, prince of manipulation”
His face lights up like you just gave him a treat.
You kneel by the tub, grabbing the showerhead and your strawberry shampoo, muttering under your breath, “I can’t believe I’m doing this”
He leans forward immediately, elbows on the edge, chin in his palms, a grin curling his lips, “You love it”
You glare at him.
He sticks out his tongue.
You dump water over his head.
Then you reach for the conditioner, “You're lucky you're pretty”
He grins, “I am, huh?”
You gently work the conditioner into his hair, nails scratching lightly over his scalp. He melts instantly. He closes his eyes and lets a pleased little sound slip out of his throat, one that makes your chest tighten.
“I used to love when you did this”, he says, “Even when I was just… Prince”
You blink, “Yeah?”
He hums, “You were always so gentle. Careful. Like I wasn’t just a dog”
You pause, hands still in his hair, “You weren’t just a dog to me. You were like my best friend. Even when you acted bitchy”
That makes his lips part slightly, eyes opening to find yours.
He sits up just a little, water dripping down his chest, “You know what I didn’t like?” he says after a moment, more serious now.
You wait.
“When strangers touched me. Like, on walks. People always think dogs want to be pet, but sometimes I hated it. I only liked it when you did it”
Your heart thumps once, sharp and loud.
“I hated the vet”,  he continues, “and when you left the house for too long. I hated when you cried and I couldn’t do anything but nudge your hand with my nose”
You look down, “You always stayed beside me, though”
“I couldn’t not. You are the person I love the most”,  he says, voice catching a little with the weight of that truth. “Even then, you were mine”
The bathroom fills with soft steam and silence. You rinse the last of the conditioner from his hair, fingers lingering just a little too long at the nape of his neck.
When you look at him again, he’s staring at you with something unreadable in his eyes.
Something human, vulnerable
“Do you still want me?”, he asks, voice quiet, unsure for the first time.
You don’t say anything.
You just reach for a towel, help him sit up, and whisper
“Let’s get you dry first, Prince”
•°. *࿐
The next morning, you wake up to the sound of your fridge door slamming and a tragic gasp.
You stumble into the kitchen to find Hyunjin— still only in one of your oversized hoodies, hair a fluffy mess— standing barefoot and betrayed.
He turns, horrified. “You didn’t get more chocolate milk”
You blink. “Good morning to you too”
“I dreamed about it last night”, he whines, “I woke up tasting it. You promised me”
And like a fool, you drag yourself the shopping mall looking like a tired single parent and return with two gallons of chocolate milk, a new phone with a pink glitter case, a comfy set of sweatpants and sweatshirts, socks with little chocolate milk cartons on them and in exchange, you got a custom contact in your phone saved as:
💗 Prince Hyunjin 👑
By noon, he’s curled up on your couch, sipping from a bendy straw, scrolling through his phone while making soft noises every time he finds an emoji he likes. 
“Why does this one look like you??”, he says, holding up 🐸
You finally stand in front of the hallway mirror, curling your lashes and adjusting your dress.
“Where are you going?” Hyunjin asks casually, mouth full of banana bread you didn’t even see him open.
“Out” you say, avoiding his gaze.
“To see another man?”, his tone is suddenly more icy.
You sigh, “It’s just a date, Hyunjin. You’re fine. You’ve got snacks, Netflix, a phone…”
“You’re leaving me alone on my second real day as a human?”
“You spent all morning watching dance compilations on TikTok. I think you’ll survive”
He narrows his eyes, “I bet he's not even that cute”
You grab your bag and keys, “Stop being jealous”
“You’re being reckless!”, he shoots back, arms crossed,  “You just got new clothes and now you’re going to let some muscle boy take them off you?”
“Oh my God. You don’t even know him!”
“I don’t need to!” he says. “I know you. And I know you like when someone is clingy and follows you around the house and licks your cheek to make you laugh”
“HYUNJIN”
“What? Too honest?”
You point to the couch, “Stay here. Don’t pee on anything. Don’t text my friends. And don’t sabotage this date, it's my last chance”
He sulks dramatically, curling up like a cat, muttering, “I hope he's allergic to fur”
You leave anyway.
But as you wait for your Uber, your phone buzzes.
💗 Prince Hyunjin 👑 Fine. Go. But I hope his hugs aren’t as warm as mine Also we’re out of Nutella Also I miss you
You roll your eyes, ignore him and tell yourself, “Just one more date”
But you already know Prince is going to ruin it somehow
•°. *࿐
You were watching a movie at Changbin’s place— just the two of you, a blanket, snacks, and something cheesy playing in the background. He’s got one arm slung casually around your shoulder, his body warm and solid beside yours. You’re relaxed, comfortable, almost sleepy.
Until your phone buzzes on the coffee table.
Changbin glances down first, just instinct. He's in the middle of reaching popcorn, and the screen lights up so bright it catches his eye.
Immediately, he frowns
“Hum… who’s Prince Hyunjin?”
Your blood runs cold. You reach for the phone but it’s too late.
He reads the preview out loud:
💗 Prince Hyunjin 👑 Baby, I want to taste you so bad I'm losing my mind. 
Come home and let me be on my knees for you.
The air goes thick.
“Changbin, wait… I can explain…”
“You have a boyfriend named Prince Hyunjin?!”
“He’s not… he wasn’t… he used to be my dog!”
Changbin blinks, “That’s… somehow worse?”
You bury your face in your hands, “He was a poodle, okay? A fluffy little spoiled brat named Prince. But then one day he… he just turned into a human, and now he thinks he owns me”
Changbin just stares at you, “You’re telling me your ex poodle is now sexting you and calling himself Prince Hyunjin?”
“You think I’d make that up?!”
You phone buzz one more time
💗 Prince Hyunjin 👑 Tell this dude you’re with to keep his hands off you unless he wants to lose them
Your thighs are mine.
Changbin slowly stands up, hands in the air like he’s surrendering to your craziness, “You should… just go. Before I get bitten. Or murdered by your shapeshifting, possessive ex dog”
“Bin, please, you have to believe me…”
He backs away toward the door, voice full of sarcasm, “No, no. It’s fine. I just need some time to… process”
He opens the door. And you can’t do anything but grab your purse and leave,
“I… call you?”, you try one last time
“Nah, you don't have to. Bye”
And then, he shuts the door on your face
You sigh and presses your forehead against the cold wall, picking up your phone 
You:
HYUNJIN. 
WHAT DID YOU DO???
He replies immediately:
I always get what I want
•°. *࿐
Your place is quiet when you enter. A low hum comes from the TV still on, playing some cartoon.
And on the couch, curled up sideways, limbs long and tangled, face buried in the cushions— is him.
Hyunjin.
He’s in your favorite hoodie. The one you wear when you’re sad or sick or just need to feel safe. It swallows him, sleeves bunched at the wrists, the hem covering his hips where his bare legs stretch out toward your coffee table.
One hand clutches the sleeve. The other clutches an empty spot on the couch like he reached for you in his sleep.
You stand there for a moment, just watching the ridiculous boy who used to bark at your guests now dreaming under the colorful lights of Adventure Time.
He shifts in his sleep and murmurs your name, crackling your chest open. You walk over, slowly, and crouch beside him, gently stroking back his hair.
"Yn…?" he whispers, eyes still closed.
"Yeah”, you whisper back.
He blinks once, then opens his eyes.
“Did he kiss you?”, he asks quietly, voice hoarse from sleep
“No”
“Good”, his lips curve into a sleepy smile, “I wore your hoodie so you’d think of me”
“How could I forget you, my prince?”
He reaches for you, tugging at your fingers, “Then stay here with me. Forever”
You nod, and curl onto the couch with him. His arms find your waist instantly, nose pressing to your neck. Right there in his arms, the weight of another failed date all thanks to Hyunjin’s relentless mischief, seems to fade a little
You sigh deeply, “You know what, Hyunjin? I give up”
He perks up instantly, “Hum?”
“I’m yours” you say, voice soft but firm. “I’ll spend Valentine’s Day alone and it’s your fault for ruining every single date I try to have”
Hyunjin’s little chest puffs out like he’s won the grandest prize. Then, almost immediately, he sulks, lowering his head and giving you a pout that’s impossible to resist.
“Come on… just one kiss. On the lips. You can’t resist me forever”
“Hyunjin”, you say softly, shaking your head with a gentle smile, “No. Forehead kiss only”
You lean down and press a warm, tender kiss on his forehead, feeling the soft brush of his hair. He grins so bright that you know you’ll never escape being his, no matter how hard you try.
Before you can pull away, Hyunjin’s hands catch your face, and with a cheeky grin, he steals a bold, lingering kiss on your lips. It’s soft but demanding, warm and possessive all at once.
When he finally pulls back, his grin is pure mischief, “See? Told you I always get what I want”
You laugh, shaking your head, “You’re impossible”
Hyunjin just snuggles closer, tail wagging like he owns your heart. And honestly? He does. 
At the end, maybe all the love you needed was right by your side this whole time.
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Don't be afraid of me
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Pairing: og8 X gn reader
Summary: Your ex refuses to let you go without putting up a fight and terrorizing you.
Genre: 9th member AU
Word Count: 5k
Trigger warning: Stalking, paranoia, and an unhealthy/obsessive ex.
A/N: Requestee, your request was vague. You never came back to clarify exactly what you wanted, so I wrote it as a 9th member AU and made sure the reader interacts with every single person. This is up far later than usual because I kept freaking myself out slightly aha whoops🫠 (stalkers are so scary, please call the cops if you have a freak on the loose near you)
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It was a love pulled from the movies. Every kiss felt right. Hands touched, they pulled, and the body craved more. Magnetic forces aligned and everything remained right, until it all crumbled. A love story turned into a real life horror movie. 
The moment things became too much, you put a stop to it. Your lover’s little moments of love became obsessive. Too clingy, too much, too suffocating. You couldn’t breathe. The moment you dumped them, you thought it’d lead to bigger and better things. 
You shut the door to that chapter of your life, but you forgot to lock the window. 
~ ~ ~ 
You sat in the cafe across from the JYP building drinking your favorite drink. You were released for lunch twenty-five minutes ago. Instead of heading down to the canteen, you walked across the street, down the block, and into the opening arms of fresh pastries. 
Sweetened dough, french vanilla coffee, and pastries formed with love. Tea bags filled with dried herbs to soothe the soul. Enough espresso to awaken the dead, the hustle and bustle of an afternoon rush, and you. You in the wooden chair, scrolling on your phone with one hand, and sipping your preferred beverage with another. 
Minutes rolled by and you scrolled. Glancing at local news, the front pages of social media, and you responded to two unread text messages. You stood up, about to head back to the company building when your phone vibrated with a new message from an unknown number. 
I see you :)
The moment you read the message, fear spiraled down your spine. You slowly tipped your head up and glanced at the customers around you. None of them seemed out of place. A mother trying to console two young kids in the line with a few elderly folks behind her. 
Notebooks sat scattered all over one table. A college kid with headphones in, he typed frantically at his laptop, probably writing an essay. Further in the back, two friends sat laughing. One gestured to the other’s face where a coffee mustache sat. They laughed and wiped it off with a napkin. 
Another table housed a middle aged man with a book. In front of him, a half-eaten croissant sat on a piece of parchment paper. Salt and peppered hair, wrinkles creased in the center of his forehead, and golden-rimmed glasses on the perch of his nose. His eyes scanned the words, but he didn’t glance in your direction. 
You didn’t have to ask. Your eyes shifted outside, but nobody seemed to be around. Another two people came through the glass door. A bell jingled, but nobody else followed. Wrapped up in their own conversation, they didn’t look at you, either. 
You already knew who the message came from. When you left, they vowed you’d regret it. They couldn’t bear to be without you. A life without you would be a fate worse than hell. You thought you were bettering yourself by leaving, but the floodgates opened. Demons don’t play by the rules and neither does the primal madness sitting locked inside some humans. 
You opened up Pandora’s box and you weren’t sure how to shut it. 
~ ~ ~ 
A few days later, you tried to forget about it, but the paranoia grew. It ballooned in your stomach and eyes felt like they were everywhere. Even walking the halls in your familiar company building, you didn’t feel alone. As if someone lurked around the corner, an invisible being breathed down the back of your neck. 
You couldn’t prove it, but you could feel it. They tip toed behind you, moving closer and closer, until you whipped around. They disappeared, morphing into the shadows and slipping just out of sight. That single text kept you on edge. 
You were headed towards the dance practice room when Chan jokingly nudged your shoulder. You shrieked and nearly jumped ten feet in the air. Jerking around with wide eyes, your fists flew up to defend yourself. 
“Woah, it’s just me! Don’t deck me, mate!” He held up his hands innocently and grinned. “I didn’t know you were that out of it.” 
“What the hell, Chan?” You snapped angrily. “Oh my god, you practically scared the shit out of me!” 
“Sorry. What’s got you so worked up? Did you watch another horror movie last night? Let me guess. Was it the one with that smiling demon? Hereditary? A classic like Nightmare on Elm Street?” 
Your head shook and you sighed. “No, I didn’t watch anything. It wasn’t like that.” 
“Right,” he teased. He leaned over, letting his hand run through your hair. “Come on, let’s get into the dance practice room. The rest of the guys are waiting for us.” 
You let him wrap an arm around your shoulders, but not before looking back behind you to make sure the two of you were alone. 
~ ~ ~ 
Hello, baby. I miss you. I’ll be waiting for you when you get home :)
A batch of your favorite flowers sat beside Han and Changbin with the attached note. You came in to record your parts of a song. You weren’t expecting the flowers, let alone the note. The fear crept back up again. 
“These are pretty flowers, but I thought you dumped your-” 
“I did,” you cut Han off. “I did. Is this a joke?” You narrowed your eyes at him and then Changbin. “Because if this is a joke, it’s not fucking funny.” 
Changbin glanced over from the director’s seat. “Woah, easy there. Why would this be a joke? The receptionist just sent up one of the assistants with them a few minutes ago. He said they were given to the receptionist and they were specifically for you.” 
“From who?” 
“From the flower guy. He was given to them by-” 
“Shut up!” You snapped again. Tears filled your eyes and you blinked rapidly. You grabbed the flowers, walked over to the trash can and shoved them in the bag without another word. 
“What was that for?” Han asked. 
“Because ever since I broke up with that asshole, weird things have been happening and it’s freaking me the fuck out. The other day, I got a text message from them and now these flowers and I-” 
“What text message?” 
“I deleted it, but it said ‘I see you’ and it had a smiley face. I got it alone when I was at the cafe having lunch. It freaked me out and now these stupid flowers are appearing with a similar face.” 
Han and Changbin shared a look. An unsettling feeling fell over the room. Changbin spun around in his chair and faced you. “Listen, if this is something that’s escalating, we should call the cops.” 
“No,” you shook your head, “it’ll make it worse. I just hope they’re done fucking with me. I left them because they’re shitty. I’m done with it. I’m done with all of it and I don’t want to talk about it anymore.” 
You wiped your eyes, sucked in a deep breath, and tried to focus on the work before you. You held your head high and walked towards the empty recording booth. “Let’s just get started and forget about all of it.” 
Han and Changbin wanted to say more, but they didn’t want to cause more distress, so they stayed silent.
~ ~ ~ 
On the way home, you laughed in the back of Changbin’s car. He sang along to the radio in a high-pitched voice. Beside him, Hyunjin fist-pumped the air to the beat. Their voices collided, leading you into a further fit of giggles. 
The pair were supposed to drop you off at your own apartment. You were on your own until the weekend. The guys promised to help you move back into Hyunjin and Changbin’s dorm when they all had free time. You had been shuffling between living with your significant other and your own place for a few months, at least until things fell apart. 
Changbin’s worries from earlier still lingered. They lingered so much, he insisted he needed to be the person to drive you home. He tried not to scare you as he stepped into your path earlier. Without much of a word, he hauled you over his shoulder with a fit of giggles. He’d do anything to distract you from the flower basket. 
As he pulled into your driveway and the song cut to advertisements, Hyunjin turned off the radio. You shifted in your seat, reaching down to grab your bag when he called your name. “Hey, did you leave your apartment unlocked this morning?” 
“No,” your head popped up, “why?” Your question was answered when you looked up at your front door. The wooden door sat wide open, silently beckoning you inside. Your face fell and the excitement to get home and comfortable melted away. “Changbin?” You weakly uttered. 
“I know.” 
“What?” Hyunjin looked between the two of you. “What is it? Why do both of you look like you’ve seen a ghost?” 
You cracked, forcing yourself to explain the situation to Hyunjin. The moment you finished, he reached out for his cell phone. “We need to call the cops.” 
“Save it,” Changbin uttered. He jerked off his seatbelt and shoved open his door. “Get the authorities on speed dial and you might want to get an ambulance when I’m finished with them.” 
He slammed the car door shut. You scrambled out of the car and Hyunjin followed. “Changbin, wait!” You cried out. As he climbed the steps, you followed. “Hyunjin is right. We should just call the cops and wait, so they can-” 
He made it a handful of steps into your apartment when he stopped. “Hyunjin, call the goddamn cops.” 
You peered around the corner of the door and your eyes widened. Your items were strewn everywhere. Couch cushions left the couch. Something heavy had shattered the TV screen. The glass coffee table laid in thousands of glass shards. 
You tried to push past him, but Changbin’s arm shot out, stopping you. “Stay here until I clear things.” He stepped forward, heading deeper into the apartment. 
As Hyunjin rang the authorities, his eyes ran along the door frame. He expected to find signs of breaking and entering, but the door frame didn’t contain cracking. The door knob was perfectly intact, as if someone slipped in the key and walked in like they owned the place. 
You followed behind Changbin, in too much shock to stop yourself. In the kitchen, glasses and plates sat shattered on the floor. Your refrigerator door hung wide open and the fridge alarm beeped, signaling your fridge had been open for too long. 
Empty condiment bottles littered parts of the floor. The acidic scent of ketchup made your stomach churn. Bright yellow mustard oozed down the fridge. Globs of mayo speckled open cabinets. 
Fresh kimich squashed beneath Changbin’s feet. He cursed and stepped back. What you planned on having as a dinner side sat ruined. Everything was ruined. In the bedroom, your clothes had been tossed from the dresser. Your bed had been stripped from the usual comforter set. 
Posters ripped to shreds. Jewelry littered the bathroom. The scent of your shampoo and conditioner soaked the tub. Your favorite book sat in the toilet. Everything was all wrong. 
Noticing your closed closet, Changbin ripped open the door fuming. You flinched and tensed up, but nothing was there. All the boxes and items had been tugged out. Changbin flicked on the light and you screamed at the top of your lungs. 
The only thing waiting for you was that sinister goddamn smiley face spray painted and covering the back of the closet wall. 
~ ~ ~ 
You explained the situation to the cops a week ago. The unknown number. The flowers. The smiley faces. The paranoia. All of it. The messy breakup and the threats made to you when you left. They were so sure you’d come crawling back. 
The cops dubbed it a crime of passion. Whoever trashed your apartment, it was a personal vendetta. Nothing was stolen, but everything was destroyed. When they cleared the scene, you tried to go back for your clothes, but they’d been cut. 
Someone spent so long going through every clothing item you owned and they cut it in two. Over and over and over and over again. They cut and cut and cut and cut, with your own fucking scissors. The cops found them beneath a stack of clothes and took them in for fingerprinting. 
Your ex became a person of interest, but they couldn’t find them. Hunkered down in Hyunjin and Changbin’s dorm, you grew more and more terrified as the days passed by. Little things made you jump. You no longer felt safe. 
In fact, the paranoia grew worse. Even at work, it lingered. Singing and dancing used to bring you happiness, but now you dreaded going out. You performed once at an award’s show and the moment it was over, you fell apart backstage. Tearing up and shaking, you couldn’t stop. They could be in the crowd watching your every move. 
Wondering. 
Waiting. 
Observing. 
Planning. 
Changbin and Hyunjin weren’t safe. The rest of the guys weren’t safe. Nobody was safe and if anyone ended up hurt because of your obsessive ex, you’d never forgive yourself. You used to think you were brave for getting through your trainee years and debuting, but this broke you. 
Your sleep grew less and the restlessness grew more. The group worried about you. Changbin and Hyunjin would awaken and find you sitting at the kitchen table sipping coffee. You were tense with purple bags under your eyes. On the defense, you’d never be caught off guard again. 
You’d do whatever you could to keep yourself and the guys safe. You looked out for your group. You looked out for your fans. As the paranoia grew, your ex didn’t have to do anything else. 
Too petrified of all the what-ifs, you brought yourself to your knees. 
~ ~ ~ 
There was nothing to move on the weekend. Nothing in your apartment was salvageable. You and the guys entered with trash bags. Not once did you feel safe. You worked in silence, tossing all of your old clothes into a trash bag. 
In the opposite room, Han and Felix whispered to one another. “I’m worried,” Felix uttered softly. “They’re barely sleeping. I haven’t seen them eat anything since Thursday. Even then, it was only a single banana. This is destroying them.” 
“The cops are still looking for their ex. They have to find them. They’re going to find them.” Han carefully placed another shard of glass into the black bag. “They have to find them. This can’t keep happening. Things will go back to normal, I believe it.” 
“This just sucks. They didn’t do anything to deserve all this.” Felix glanced around your destroyed living room with a frown. You hadn’t once spoken about your things since the home invasion occurred. 
In your room, it took nearly an hour for you, Jeongin, and Chan to clean up all of your items. Jeongin offered you some of the necklaces and rings, pointing out that they were still okay, but you refused. You didn’t want anything your ex touched. Everything tarnished with their touch. 
The person you once knew, they were dead. They died in the breakup. Something monstrous woke up and took over. You didn’t understand why it happened, or what it did. There were signs in your relationship before you left. 
They begged you to leave your group. Insisting and pleading, you could live with them and they’d provide for you. You objected, reminding them it made you happy and you couldn’t, even if you wanted to. You were in a contract and you couldn’t break it without legal trouble following you. 
They scowled when it happened. Shooting you a glare, mumbling curse words, and slamming their empty plastic cup down on the table. You should have known they weren’t normal. Something was off, but you didn’t understand it then. You thought they were upset over something silly. You didn’t think they were showing you their real form. 
Beneath the soft kisses and the need for intimacy, something dark hid beneath their skin suit. With each item you shoved in a trash bag, you were reminded of it. Your fingers shook, but you endured because you always did. If you could endure this, you could endure anything. 
~ ~ ~ 
You dubbed them dickhead one and dickhead two. Seungmin and Minho stood guard with similar crossed arms and narrowed eyes. Felix sat down on the floor beside his bed with his Nintendo Switch. 
“You’re being assholes!” You complained. Sitting on the edge of Felix’s bed, your arms sat over your chest. You glared at the floor. You knew they meant well, but you were too stubborn to admit it. 
“And you’re being a little bitch,” Seungmin countered. “You’re lucky Felix is being nice enough to offer you his bed. Get in it, get under the covers, and go to sleep. 
“Jesus Christ, do you two kiss your mothers with those foul mouths?” Felix mumbled. His thumbs moved as he moved his character around his Animal Crossing island. 
“Yongbok, sit there and stay out of it.” 
“Hey,” Minho countered, “don’t talk to him like that. You either put your ass in that bed, or I’m going to invent chloroform and knock you out with it.” 
You glared at him. 
“Keep it up and I’ll hogtie you while I’m at it.” 
“Asshole.” 
“Cuntdracula, get beneath the covers and go to sleep, or so help me I-” Seungmin never finished his sentence. 
Felix’s bedroom door flung open and you glanced up. Han strolled in and smiled when he saw you. “I heard someone couldn’t sleep very well.” 
“I don’t want to talk about it.” 
Seungmin rolled his eyes and jerked open the door. “Thank god. I’m clocking out and I’ll be in the living room if anyone needs me. Actually, I take it back. I’m going into the kitchen and finding a drink. This is fucking exhausting.” 
“I know you don’t want to talk about it.” Han dropped beside you on the bed. He leaned over, placing his head on your shoulder. “We’re all worried about you. You’re practically sleep-walking as you speak. You can’t keep this up, you’ll collapse.” 
“But I’m afraid,” you weakly admitted. You blinked rapidly, trying not to cry. “I’m afraid if I’ll go to sleep something will-” 
“Nuh-uh. That’s not happening. Yongbok is going to kick your ex’s ass. Before they get to him, they gotta go through me and my airfryer,” Minho reminded you.  I’ll stick a feral ferret and wild boar on their ass.” 
“Boar?” Felix glanced up from the floor. “Do you mean Changbin?” 
“Have you ever seen Changbin when he’s mad? Dwaekki after dark is a boar.” Minho shuddered and shook his head. “That’s the stuff of nightmares. We’ll hold down the fort, you just focus on getting some sleep and letting us handle it for now. I’m going to go wrangle the puppy.” 
He left you alone, leaving you with Felix and Han. Han wrapped an arm around your body. “Please try to get some sleep. We can tackle this again when you wake up.” 
“Yeah.” Felix got up and crawled onto your opposite side. “I’ll bash their head in with my Nintendo Switch. Bet they wouldn’t see that coming, would they?” 
“You’re not that scary, Lix.” 
“Clearly, someone hasn’t seen me when I lose a game I play passionately.” He huffed, leaned over, and laid across you and Han. “Maybe I should ask Innie to join us. Would it make you feel better if we all puppy-piled?” 
“Maybe a little,” you finally admitted. 
“Say no more. Han, take over and watch my house. Chan is on my island and my house is in danger. He’s been threatening to take my stuff.” 
Han raised an eyebrow. “When did Chan get into Animal Crossing?” 
“Right after I threatened to open his window on the plane and let it vacuum him into the sky. I was bored and didn’t want to play alone.” 
He texted on his phone, as if his words were the most normal thing in the world. 
~ ~ ~ 
The thirteen hours of sleep finally left you feeling somewhat refreshed. You were still paranoid and worried, but you felt better. You entered the JYP building with the guys and scattered in different directions. With Minho and Chan, you ventured into the dance practice room, so you could try and learn the dance moves you kept messing up. 
The rest of the guys did their own things. For nearly an hour, you worked tirelessly. When you paused to take a break, you sucked in a deep breath and headed to the door. “I’m going to go find a drink. I’ll be right back.” 
“You didn’t bring one?” Chan called after you. 
“Nah, I forgot it because I was in a hurry this morning.” 
Minho laughed at you and pointed, making sure to make a mockery of your actions. You rolled your eyes, flipped him off, and headed out to go find a drink. On your way down the hall, you paused when your manager called your name and waved you down. 
“Felix is on his way back from one of the cafes with drinks. He wants to know if you can head downstairs and meet him outside. Apparently, he’s almost dropping the drinks. I’d go help him, but I’ve got a meeting with the uppers.” 
A brief lapse of fear ran through you, but you pushed it aside, forcing yourself to smile. “Yeah, I’ll head down there now. Thanks for letting me know.” You found it strange that Felix didn’t call, but you didn’t have your phone with you. It was tucked in your bag in the dance practice room. 
You headed in the direction of the stairs, trying to be mindful of all the trainees, idols, and spare employees. In the lobby, you walked through the tile floors, trying to ignore the dreading feeling building in your stomach. You told yourself the anxiety was pointless. 
Your ex wasn’t in the area. Surely, they knew you’d put the pieces together. They’d know you knew it was them and they’d go far away, never bothering you again, right? At least, that’s what you wanted to happen. 
At the set of glass doors, you pushed them open and headed outside. In the early hours of the morning, cars brushed past downtown. A distant horn honked and a plethora of people hurried past the building, eager to go somewhere. You sucked in a deep breath and turned in the direction you assumed Felix would be coming from. 
Usually when you got drinks for one another, you came from the cafe you favored. It was your favorite for that reason. Everyone liked the drinks and pastries, it wasn’t just you. As you walked, your nerves short-circuited and your feet stopped. 
In the distance, someone walked towards you with their hoodie hood pulled down. You tried to look around them, searching for Felix, but you couldn’t find him. You took a step back, focusing on the fear running through you. 
“You’re being dramatic,” you mumbled beneath your breath. “It’s just a random person. It’s chilly outside and…” You trailed off as they picked up speed. 
Their head tipped up and they jerked down their hood. Even from a distance, you could see the dead eyes. Something hid beneath the arm of their hoodie. It sat balled up and your stomach dropped. Your heart took off and so did you. 
Footsteps stormed after you. Cars blurred as you rushed back to the building. Your heart hammered in your chest and you struggled to breathe. There was one thing you liked about the JYP building. You shoved your finger against the fingerprint reader and the doors clicked. 
Right as you grabbed the door and jerked it shut behind you, their silhouette appeared. You tugged as hard as you could. They tried to pull, but the door sealed shut with a loud click. Locked inside, you were untouchable. 
A phone rang behind you and someone picked it up. Footsteps. Your own heavy breathing. The dead eyes of your ex and that damn smile. The corners of their mouth upturned and you couldn’t breathe. 
A flash of something silver appeared in their fist. They taunted, waving whatever the object was at you. Your fear grew and so did their grin. For a moment, you couldn’t breathe. You couldn’t think. Tears pricked in your eyes. 
They reached over to the keypad, trying to use their own prints to get in and it snapped you out of it. You jerked around. “Help! Help! Call the cops! Help!” You didn’t recognize the shrillness in your voice, but Felix did. 
He was on his way down to the canteen when he heard you yelling. A handful of people started to dial and Felix approached you. “Hey, what is-” He stopped when something banged against the door. “Call security now!”
He grabbed you and pulled you back from the door. You clutched onto him, shaking like a leaf. Words erupted from your ex, but you couldn’t hear them through the thick glass. You heard the excessive banging, but the words remained muted. 
Hot tears filled your eyes. A group of similar dressed men in dark polos and dress pants rushed forward to stop the man. Cries were heard. Felix jerked you into his chest, so you didn’t see the chaos. Your ex screamed. 
“We’ve got a sasaeng!” Another yelled. 
“It’s not a sasaeng,” you spoke up, “that’s my ex.” 
~ ~ ~ 
“The cops said a phone call came in to the new receptionist. When the person said they were Felix from Stray Kids and needed you, she didn’t recognize the voice. Too frazzled and unsure, she passed the message along to our manager.” Changbin sat at the end of the couch. “That’s how you were lured outside.” 
In Jeongin and Chan’s dorm, you all gathered to try and understand what happened. After everything unraveled at the company building, shaken up after two security guards were stabbed, the company dismissed everyone from the building, so the cops could put the story together. You talked to the cops. Changbin talked to the cops. Felix talked to the cops. 
You were left exhausted and in disbelief. The injured security guards were going to be okay, but you were still distressed. If you wouldn’t have slipped back into the building, if the doors wouldn’t have automatically locked, you weren’t sure you’d be with the guys right now. Your head felt fuzzy. 
Your body strung across Felix, Hyunjin, and Seungmin. Despite your argument with Seungmin the other day, he played with your hair gently as your eyes drooped. You were still so exhausted from everything occurring over the past two weeks. This morning felt like a nightmare came to life. Every time your eyes shut, you remembered the way they grinned. 
A slew of charges awaited them. Tomorrow, you planned on going to the police station with Chan and your manager. A restraining order would be put in place. Not only with you, but your manager wanted to discuss a restraining order being prepared for the entire group. They weren’t having any of it. 
“I really thought it was Felix,” you mumbled sleepily. “I went out because I thought he needed help.” 
“I was recording with Han and Hyunjin.” He gently patted your back. “I’m right here and we’re okay. That’s the most important thing.”
“I can’t believe security guards were stabbed.” 
“They’ll be okay, they’re rough guys. One time, one of them threw me over his shoulder and took me down the stairs to prove a point.” Hyunjin playfully poked your calf. “He was short, so I insisted he couldn’t carry me. He proved me wrong.” 
“Huh?” 
“It was sometime last year.” 
“Cheater,” Changbin grumbled. 
“And you’re a cheater, cheater,” Felix added, shooting a glare at Changbin. 
“I did no such thing.” 
“I’m a victim,” Seungmin mumbled beneath his breath. “Stuck in a love triangle that I didn’t ask to be part of. I knew I shouldn’t have sat on the couch.” 
“I think the most important thing is that the jackass is gone. They’re gone and we’re all safe. They’ll be locked away for a long time and we’re safe,” Hyunjin repeated. 
“Nuh-uh,” Minho strolled into the room, “you’re all about to be a victim of me. I killed off Han, Chan, and Jeongin.” 
Jeongin peeked around the living room corner. “Hyung, we’re literally just in the kitchen and eating ice cream. We’re not dead yet. You wouldn’t kill me anyway, I’m too cute to kill.” 
Minho glared and then sighed. “Damn. You make a good point. You’re off the hook, but not the other two.” 
“I’m literally like the love of your life,” Han cried out. 
“Yeah,” Chan said, “plus, I’m your elder. You can’t kill me off, that’s ageist.” 
Minho’s hands went up in the air in defeat. 
“Hey look, they’re finally asleep.” Seungmin gently poked your cheek. With your face relaxed and your eyes shut, you breathed softly. “It’s about fucking time.” 
“Poor thing is traumatized.” 
“I don’t think they’re ever going to date again,” Felix frowned. 
“Welp,” Minho shrugged, “I guess they’ll just have to date one of us.” 
Han’s eyes widened. “Hyung! You can’t just say that!”
“I don’t see any of you trying to stop my ass grabbing.” 
“Perverts in my catholic home,” Hyunjin shut his eyes. “I can’t believe this.” He leaned back against the couch. 
“Hey, this isn’t even your house.” Jeongin appeared from the kitchen. “Leave Channie hyung and I’s dorm alone.” 
“You heard the little man,” Minho added, “leave my ass grabbing alone, or you’re next Hwang.” 
They didn’t know you weren’t asleep; you heard the entire thing, just grateful that the horror had finally passed and you all survived. 
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THEY SHOWED ME THINGS, I DIDN’T KNOW
authors note : been on a terribly long writers block and i decided to write this while listening to red wine supernova! this is not proofread and forgive me for how bad this is + smut is not what i can write so js made it an heavy makeout sesh.
pairings : caitvi x fem!reader
red wine supernova by Chappell Roan playing!
It wasn’t like I’d ever been invisible. My teachers loved me, my grades were near-perfect, and I played second violin in the orchestra. People knew my name. But somehow, none of that made me feel seen.
Until Caitlyn Kiramman and Vi walked into my life.
They were the kind of people who didn’t just walk through the halls of Piltover High—they owned them. Caitlyn, with her sharp uniforms, always carrying herself like she was heading to a boardroom rather than her next AP class. And Vi? Well, Vi was everything Caitlyn wasn’t—wild hair, a perpetual smirk, and that leather jacket she wore like a badge of honor. They were opposites, but together, they were magnetic.
And for some reason I still don’t fully understand, they noticed me.
I was sitting under the big oak tree in the courtyard, trying to focus on my history notes but mostly just zoning out. That’s when their shadow fell over me.
“You’re in my chem class, right?” Caitlyn asked, crouching down to meet my gaze. Her voice was crisp, but her smile softened it.
“Uh, yeah. I sit… three rows back?” I replied, surprised she even knew I existed.
“She’s got the neat notes,” Vi said, plopping down next to me like she’d known me her whole life. “The ones that look like they belong in a museum or something.”
I blinked, unsure if that was a compliment. “I just like color coding.”
Vi grinned. “Cute.”
From that day on, they didn’t leave me alone. Not that I minded. It was… nice. Caitlyn helped me with calculus when she realized I was hopeless at derivatives. Vi taught me how to throw a proper punch after she overheard me confessing I’d never even been in a fight. They pulled me into their orbit, and I let myself get swept away.
But the thing that stuck with me most wasn’t the tutoring or the sparring sessions. It was the way they opened my eyes to things I’d never thought about before.
“I can’t believe you’ve never done this,” Vi said, tugging me toward the edge of the rooftop.
It was late, far past curfew, and Caitlyn had dragged me out of bed with a promise of “something fun.” That “something fun” turned out to be sneaking onto the roof of the tallest building in the neighborhood to stargaze.
“I’m not exactly a rebel,” I muttered, hugging myself against the chill.
“That’s what we’re here for,” Caitlyn said, her tone light but her gaze steady. She sat down, patting the spot next to her. “Come on. You’ll like it.”
I hesitated for a moment before joining her. The view was… breathtaking. The city stretched out below us, a sea of glittering lights that felt as endless as the stars above.
“It’s beautiful,” I whispered.
“Told you,” Vi said, flopping down on my other side. “This is what life’s about, y’know? The little things.”
Caitlyn nodded. “The things that make you feel alive.”
I glanced at them, my chest tightening. They made me feel alive in a way I hadn’t realized I was missing.
They showed me music I’d never heard, places I’d never been, and feelings I’d never felt.
Caitlyn took me to a gallery opening one weekend, her hand warm around mine as she explained the stories behind each piece. “Art isn’t just about technique,” she said, her voice low and soothing. “It’s about the way it makes you feel.”
Vi, on the other hand, took me to an underground concert. The music was loud and messy, and the crowd was suffocating, but she was there, grinning at me like this was the greatest place on earth. “You don’t think, you just feel,” she yelled over the noise, pulling me into the rhythm.
Between the two of them, I learned how to look at the world differently. To feel it differently.
I don’t know when I started falling for them. Maybe it was the way Caitlyn’s eyes softened whenever I asked her about her favorite book, or the way Vi’s laugh echoed in my chest like a second heartbeat. Maybe it was the way they looked at me—like I wasn’t just the quiet girl with perfect grades but someone worth knowing, worth loving.
The three of us were sprawled out on Caitlyn’s couch one evening, a bottle of cheap wine Vi had smuggled in resting on the coffee table.
“You’ve never had wine?” Caitlyn asked, raising an elegant eyebrow.
“I’m underage,” I reminded her, earning a snort from Vi.
“Rules are just suggestions,” Vi said, pouring me a glass. “Live a little.”
I hesitated before taking a sip. It was sharp and tangy, and I coughed, making both of them laugh.
“You’ll get used to it,” Caitlyn said, her hand brushing mine.
“Yeah,” Vi added, her grin softening. “First time’s always weird, but after that? You wonder how you ever lived without it.”
They weren’t just talking about the wine.
They showed me things I never knew—about the world, about myself, about what it means to love and be loved. And for the first time in my life, I felt seen.
By Caitlyn and Vi.
And that was enough.
It was one of those nights that felt infinite, the air buzzing with unspoken energy. Caitlyn’s bedroom was dimly lit by the soft, golden glow of her bedside lamp. The three of us were piled on her plush, oversized bed, a half-finished bottle of wine between us. I could feel the heat of Vi’s arm pressed against mine, Caitlyn’s knee brushing my leg as she shifted closer.
“You’ve been holding out on us,” Vi teased, her voice low, a little raspy from the wine.
“About what?” I asked, my heart pounding in my chest.
“About this,” she said, reaching over to gently tug the hem of my shirt, her smirk playful but her eyes… different. There was something in them, something that made my breath hitch.
Caitlyn tilted her head, studying me like I was one of those paintings she loved to explain. “You’re nervous,” she said softly, a small, knowing smile tugging at her lips.
I swallowed hard. “I—”
“It’s okay,” Caitlyn interrupted, leaning in. Her hand reached up, cupping my cheek, her thumb brushing lightly against my skin. “We won’t push you, but… if you want to try…”
I barely had time to process her words before her lips were on mine. They were soft, warm, and patient, moving against mine in a way that made my head spin. My hands hovered awkwardly at my sides before I hesitantly rested one on her shoulder.
“Not fair,” Vi murmured, her voice thick with mock annoyance.
Caitlyn pulled back, her lips quirking into a grin. “There’s enough of her to share,” she said, her tone teasing but her eyes impossibly tender.
Before I could respond, Vi’s fingers found my chin, turning my face toward her. Her kiss was nothing like Caitlyn’s. Where Caitlyn was soft and measured, Vi was fire—hot and consuming, her lips pressing against mine like she’d been waiting forever.
I let out a quiet gasp, and Vi chuckled, her forehead resting against mine for a moment before pulling me into another kiss. This time, Caitlyn’s hand slid to the back of my neck, her fingers threading through my hair as she pressed kisses along my jaw.
It was overwhelming and dizzying in the best way. Their hands were everywhere—Caitlyn’s light and exploratory, Vi’s firm and grounding. I felt like I was being consumed by them, every nerve in my body alight.
“You’re so beautiful,” Caitlyn whispered against my skin, her breath warm and her voice like velvet.
“Perfect,” Vi added, her lips brushing my ear, sending shivers down my spine.
I didn’t have words. I could only lean into them, letting myself drown in their touch, their kisses, their warmth.
In that moment, I wasn’t just seen—I was wanted, cherished. And I wanted them just as much.
The room felt heavier now, charged with something electric, like a storm waiting to break. Caitlyn’s lips trailed down the side of my neck, leaving goosebumps in their wake, while Vi tilted my chin toward her for another kiss. It wasn’t rushed or impatient—it was slow, deliberate, like she was savoring every second.
“Relax,” Vi murmured against my lips, her hand finding its way to my waist. “We’ve got you.”
The words sent a rush of warmth through me, making it easier to melt into them. Caitlyn’s hand cupped the back of my head, guiding me toward her as Vi pulled back with a playful smirk.
“Your turn again, Princess,” Vi teased, leaning back to watch, her fingers absentmindedly tracing circles on my thigh.
“Don’t call me that,” Caitlyn shot back, though there was no real bite to her tone. She turned her attention back to me, her lips curling into a soft smile before she kissed me again. Her hand moved from my neck to my jaw, tilting my face to deepen the kiss, her movements smooth and confident.
I barely registered Vi moving closer until I felt her fingers brushing against the hem of my shirt, her touch feather-light. “This okay?” she asked, her voice quieter now, almost gentle.
I nodded, the word catching in my throat before I could say it out loud.
Vi’s grin softened as she leaned in, her lips pressing against my shoulder. “You’re so damn cute when you’re flustered,” she muttered, the warmth of her breath making my skin tingle.
“Don’t overwhelm her,” Caitlyn chided, though her lips were still brushing mine as she spoke.
“She can handle it,” Vi said with a wink, her fingers sliding under the fabric to rest against my waist. Her touch was warm, grounding, and it made my head spin all over again.
They worked together in a way that felt effortless—Caitlyn’s kisses slow and exploring, while Vi’s hands roamed, her touch just the right mix of teasing and reassuring. Every now and then, they’d exchange a glance, a wordless conversation passing between them, making me feel like I was the center of something bigger than myself.
“You’re doing so good,” Caitlyn murmured against my lips, her hand trailing down my arm to intertwine her fingers with mine.
“Better than good,” Vi added, her lips brushing against the corner of my jaw as her hand tightened slightly on my waist. “You’re perfect.”
I felt like I was floating, caught between the two of them, their touches and words wrapping around me like a cocoon. For the first time, I wasn’t overthinking or doubting myself—I was just feeling. And it was everything.
Caitlyn pulled back just enough to look at me, her expression soft and adoring. “You’re sure this is okay?” she asked, her thumb brushing against my cheek.
“Yeah,” I whispered, my voice barely audible but certain.
Vi grinned. “Good. ‘Cause we’re just getting started.”
She leaned in again, and I let myself sink into the moment, into them. They were showing me things I never knew, things I’d only dreamed of. And for once, I wasn’t afraid to let go.
Caitlyn shifted, her hand trailing from my cheek to rest lightly on my shoulder. Her eyes scanned my face, taking in every reaction like it was the most fascinating thing she’d ever seen. “You’re beautiful, you know that?” she whispered, her voice so tender it made my chest ache.
I opened my mouth to respond, but before I could, Vi leaned in, pressing another kiss to the corner of my lips before trailing her way to my neck. Her teeth grazed my skin, just enough to make me gasp, and she chuckled against me.
“Damn, Cait, I think we broke her,” Vi teased, her lips moving against my neck as she spoke.
“She’s not broken,” Caitlyn countered, her tone amused but firm. “She’s overwhelmed. There’s a difference.”
I couldn’t help but let out a shaky laugh, my head spinning as their attention consumed me. “I’m right here, you know,” I managed to say, though my voice was breathless.
Vi pulled back just enough to smirk at me. “Oh, we know. Trust me, we know.” Her hands slid from my waist to my hips, her grip firm but comforting. “You’re impossible to ignore.”
Caitlyn hummed in agreement, leaning in to press another kiss to my lips. This one was slower, deeper, and I felt myself melt into her touch, my fingers instinctively reaching for her waist. She smiled against me, her hand gently tracing along my jawline before pulling back slightly.
“I love how responsive you are,” Caitlyn murmured, her thumb brushing against my bottom lip. Her words sent a shiver down my spine, and she smiled at my reaction.
“Yeah,” Vi added, her voice dropping an octave. “You’re like a little open book. Every time we touch you, it’s like you light up.”
I felt heat rise to my cheeks, and I ducked my head in an attempt to hide it. But Caitlyn’s hand was there, gently tilting my chin back up.
“Don’t hide from us,” she said softly, her eyes searching mine. “We want to see all of you.”
Vi leaned in again, pressing a kiss to my shoulder before whispering, “She’s right. You don’t need to hold back with us. Just let go.”
Their words, their touches, the way they looked at me—it was overwhelming in the best possible way. I felt like I was unraveling, piece by piece, but instead of falling apart, I was being put back together by their hands, their lips, their warmth.
Caitlyn kissed me again, her hand sliding to the small of my back, pulling me closer. At the same time, Vi’s hands moved up, brushing against the hem of my shirt before slipping underneath, her fingertips trailing along my skin.
“You okay?” Vi asked, her voice softer now, almost gentle.
I nodded, my voice caught in my throat as I leaned into their touch. “Yeah. I’m okay.”
Caitlyn’s smile was radiant, her lips pressing softly to my temple. “Good,” she whispered. “Because we’re not letting you go anytime soon.”
Vi’s grin was wolfish, her fingers grazing my ribs as she leaned in close, her breath warm against my ear. “Better buckle up, sweetheart. We’re just getting started.”
And with that, they pulled me even deeper into their orbit, their touches and kisses showing me a world I never knew existed—a world where I was wanted, adored, and completely, blissfully theirs.
The room felt smaller now, the air thick with heat and something deeper—something electric that pulsed between the three of us. Caitlyn’s lips found mine again, her movements impossibly soft, like she was memorizing every detail. Vi’s hands were still under my shirt, her touch slow and deliberate as her fingers ghosted over my skin, sending shivers down my spine.
“Relax, baby,” Vi whispered against my neck, her voice low and soothing. Her lips brushed my skin, lingering at the spot just below my ear, and I felt my breath hitch. “We’ve got you.”
Caitlyn pulled back slightly, her forehead resting against mine as her thumb traced slow circles on the back of my hand. “You’re safe with us,” she said softly, her words laced with so much care it made my chest ache.
I nodded, swallowing the lump in my throat. “I know,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.
“Good,” Caitlyn murmured, pressing a kiss to my forehead before leaning back, her eyes scanning my face. “Because we want to take our time with you.”
Vi chuckled, her hands sliding to my waist as she leaned back enough to look me in the eyes. “She’s right,” she said, her smirk softening into something warmer. “This isn’t just some one-time thing, you know. You���re ours now.”
The words hit me like a tidal wave, and I felt my heart stutter in my chest. “Yours?” I echoed, my voice barely above a whisper.
“Yeah,” Vi said, her grip on my waist firm but comforting. “If you want to be.”
Caitlyn’s hand cupped my cheek, her gaze steady and full of something I couldn’t quite put into words. “We mean it,” she said softly. “We want you with us—not just tonight, but for as long as you’ll have us.”
I blinked, the weight of their words settling over me like a warm blanket. “I…” My voice faltered, but when I looked at them—at Caitlyn’s gentle smile and Vi’s steady gaze—I felt the last of my hesitation melt away.
“I want that too,” I said finally, my voice quiet but certain.
Vi’s grin widened, and she leaned in to press a kiss to the corner of my mouth. “Good,” she murmured. “Because we weren’t planning on letting you go.”
Caitlyn smiled, her lips brushing softly against mine before she pulled back just enough to speak. “We’re going to take care of you,” she said, her voice like honey. “We’ll show you everything you’ve been missing.”
And they did.
Caitlyn’s kisses were careful and precise, her hands moving slowly as though she were savoring every second. Vi’s touch was bolder, her lips and hands leaving trails of fire wherever they went. They worked in perfect harmony, their movements seamless, their focus entirely on me.
I felt like I was unraveling under their touch, my head spinning and my body trembling as they showed me a world I’d never dared to imagine. Every kiss, every whisper, every touch was a promise—one of care, devotion, and something deeper that I couldn’t quite name.
By the time we finally collapsed together, tangled in each other’s arms, I felt more whole than I ever had before. Caitlyn’s hand was in my hair, her fingers combing through it gently, while Vi’s arm was draped over my waist, her grip firm and protective.
“You’re ours now,” Caitlyn said softly, her voice laced with a quiet certainty.
“And we’re yours,” Vi added, her lips pressing against my temple.
I smiled, my heart full as I closed my eyes. “Yeah,” I whispered. “I’m yours.”
And in that moment, I knew it was true. They had shown me things I’d never known—about love, about trust, about what it meant to truly belong. And I was theirs, completely and undeniably.
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How are you? I just read the cigarettes after sex fic and I'm giggling and kicking my feet <3 Can I request a Joost Klein x fem!reader that's opposite of his style? Like opposites attract :3
The devil with his angel
Joost Klein x fem!reader
summary: readers style is a bit more feminine and usually wear lighter colours, unlike joost who had a masculine, street wear type of style. you were the prime example of the saying ‘opposites attract’
a/n: reader has a slightly specified outfit, hope thats alright<3
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— You and Joost have been dating for a few months in secret, wanting some privacy before revealing anything to the public. It was more for you to build your relationship more and have your peace and quiet for some time, knowing your fans could get a bit hectic. You loved each other dearly, you two filled each other’s empty spaces, you fit together like an ancient puzzle basically soulmates.
In the present, you were currently at Joosts concert, you being on the opposite side of the barrier blocking the fans from rushing to the stage giving you your space. You were smiling, singing along to his songs. You only started learning dutch when you started dating Joost to show your dedication to this relationship and how much he meant to you, and so you could support him during his concerts like you were doing now. You didn’t fit in the crowd however at all, everyone wearing more darker colours, or something not that bright meanwhile you were here in a floral dress, some white stockings, mary janes and some accessories. You stood out like a black sheep, which was ironic since you were the only one NOT wearing black. You stood closer to the stage, taking some photos of Joost on your polaroid camera he got you on your birthday. You smiled, everyone would be able to tell you were love struck if your back wasn’t facing them.
Joost was in the middle of playing his song ´Droom Groot’ , it was clear he loved performing the atmosphere of his concerts were never dull, always some kind of emotions were being felt during his concerts. The end of the song was nearing, the “Yes, yes, ladies and gentlemen this was Joost Klein with his hit single ´Dome Groot’ “ You smiled softly, Joost looking down at you with a smile before crouching and cupping your cheek in his hand, giving you a kiss on the lips. Your eyes went wide and your cheeks got hotter, the crowd screaming and whistling, even some gasps were heard. It really was a strange sight, you really were polar opposites.
The next day the media went crazy. You were on every media, trending somewhere in the tops 10s. You scrolled through all the articles, some fans were beyond excited and celebrated the union of their two favourite artists, while others were dumbfounded. They had no idea how such polar opposittes could have found their way to each other. Joost came out the shower, towel loosely tied on his hips as he dried his hair. He came towards you and looked at your phone. “How bad is it?” He asks, a smile on his face. You return his smile, looking up at him. “It’s a mix of ‘oh my god i’m so happy for them’ and ‘how are they even together’ but that was more than expected.” You say and he nods kissing your forehead. “Yeah, but i’m glad I don’t have to hide my love for you anymore.”
Despite the media going crazy, you two embraced your public relationship, attending events together and Joost couldn’t help to always post something about you somewhere, your styles making you guys even more magnetic. Fans slowly started to see the connection between you two, acceptance growing more by the day. One time you both had to speak up about your relationship a bit more, since death threats started to be thrown into your inboxes left and right.
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Joost Klein
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It’s funny how you all see our styles and think we’re two worlds apart. Aside our styles were just two people who have passion for music and love each other.
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bambiethug: you two are such sweethearts!! sending you all the love and protection from evil<3
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I get we have different styles but giving us death threats? Wow..
You don’t see more then what we put on the media, you don’t know what our relationship is like behind closed doors. We may have different styles but we love each other and have the same passion for music, we basically balance each other out in our own way. Sending love to everyone that supported us xx
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After that the whole thing calmed down. You two lived your lives more peacefully and you didn’t have to hide anymore. The both of you made a song together, tours sold out and your albums too. It was nice but it did add some stress to your career. You managed it all together always being there for one another despite your slight differences. You cherished every moment together, whether it was a simple night out, cooking together, singing silly songs together or just cuddling and watching a movie, all of it was just perfect.
You were currently in prague, performing a concert there together. You were the opener of Joosts concerts, since you didn’t really have the finances to two different tours so you decided on being the opener which you were more than happy to do.
You sat in a café, admiring the view of prague and also lost in thought. Joost was talking about the upcomig concerts, talking about the new places he wanted to see. He noticed your dazed state and stopped talking, putting a hand on yours as if to silently as if you’re okay. “Just thinking.” You say and he raises a brow; “About?” He pries and you chuckle softly. “I mean, do you ever think about how unlikely this is? Us, I mean.” You ask he he thinks for a moment, gathering his thought before soeaking up; “All the time. And every single time I realize how lucky I am to have you. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me and I appreciate you.” You smiled, heart full of his enduring words. “Same here Joost, same here.”
About half a year later, your one year anniversary came. You were standing on stage, just finishing a song you wrote together just a few months ago. Cheers were heard throughout the crowd, signs with words like “We love you!” “You saved me.” “We’re proud of you.” were held high in the air, your heart melting. Realisation hit you like a truck as Joost picked you up and spinned you around, smiling wildly. He put you down, resting his forehead against yours, sweat dripping down from all the jumping around you’ve done during this concert. You smiles lovingly, holding his hands, fingers interwined. “We did it Joost.” “Yeah, we did.” In that moment you knew you found the right person. You realised you wanted to spend the rest of your days on this earth with this man, in his embrace, in his presence. Together you created beautiful and unforgettable memories that defied expectations, showing that sometimes, the most gorgeous harmonies come from the most unexpected places.
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bambisworlds ¡ 9 months ago
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after show special
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harry can't wait to get you alone after his concert, so he takes you to his dressing room (1,383 word count)
content warnings, mdni 18+
f!reader, slight dom!harry, sassy!harry, cocky!harry, established relationship, oral (f. receiving), fingering, light squirting, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it), light breath play, spanking (once), praise, creampie, no direct character description, use of "good girl", let me know if i missed anything x
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this is my first fic, please be nice i'm sensitive lol <3
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I bit my lip with a slight smile as I started to record Harry while he sang Watermelon Sugar. Like magnets, his eyes found mine in the crowd. I smiled as his gaze landed on me. I expected him to blow a kiss, or do something cute for the camera like usual, but the look he gave me... I knew I was fucked.
The minute Harry walked off the stage he pulled me into a devouring kiss. My brain seemed to block out the screams of the fans, which got louder when his lips touched mine. All I could feel was him.
"Come with me," he smirks, yanking my hand to drag me along. He pulled me through the hallways until we reached his dressing room. He practically shoved me inside then kicked the door shut and locked it behind him. He walked over and scooped me up into his arms, my legs dangling around his waist. He set me on the leather couch, immediately attacking me with kisses while his hands explored my body like his life depended on it. My back arched off the sofa in an attempt to maximize the closeness between us. His hands moved down to grip my thighs beneath my skirt, squeezing the soft flesh. While our tongues tangled together he pushed my legs up to my chest and pulled away, settling between my spread legs in a flash.
He sat on the balls of his feet as he ripped my panties off, literally. With a moan he launched forward, burying his face between my thighs. The rings on his fingers dug into the sensitive flesh of my thighs as he ate me out with wild abandon.
My lips parted into an 'oh' shape as my head fell back against the couch. My hands blindly reach for something and grip onto the leather cushions of the couch. The lewd slurping and wet sounds from between my legs spurred me on, and the groaning of the leather couch when I fidgeted.
I gasped and reached down to grip his hair as he pistoned his tongue in and out of my hole. My back arches off the bed from the delicious friction. I look down at Harry briefly to realize his eyes have been locked on my face the entire time. His eyes were dark, heated with sexual energy. I shivered under his gaze and he smirked, focusing back on my pussy.
Harry pulled back briefly, spit on my pussy, then went back at it. "Jesus..." I mutter, my eyes fluttering shut as he suctioned on my clit. Harry's hands disappeared from my thighs as he began to remove his rings. He mutters 'stupid fuckin' things' as he struggles to get one off. The second it was off he haphazardly tossed it onto the floor. His left hand pushed my left thigh up against my chest again and he slid his right middle finger into me. I gasp and my back arches from the lewd squelch of his finger pumping into me.
"Fuck," he moans lowly from the audible wetness of my cunt. With a gravelly groan, he began to lick and suck on my clit again, his middle finger pumping in and out of me. I squirt slightly as his finger brushes against my g-spot and Harry moans loudly, his eyes rolling back as he eats me out with renewed vigor, his finger pumping faster.
My moans grow more desperate as my orgasm builds rapidly within me. My mouth drops open and I arch off the bed as I cum. My thighs tremble and squeeze around Harry's head tightly but his ministrations don't relent.
Only when I go limp and the trembling of my legs turn to twitching does he pull away with a satisfied sigh, his lips and chin glistening in my slick. As if unable to resist, he leans back in to place a long lick up my slit before finally rising to his feet.
My eyes follow his face as I stand. My breasts were heaving beneath the tight, black, crop top I was wearing. My eyes flickered down the obvious bulge in his trousers as he rose to his full height and I gulped.
Harry bends down, picks me up, and spins us around so I'm sitting on his lap. He leans in and captures his lips with mine, kissing me hungrily as he shoves my shirt up over the swell of my breasts. Without looking, he yanks my bra down so my breasts spill out and his large hands cup them eagerly. I moan sweetly as I kiss him, tasting myself on his tongue as his hands squeeze and grope at my tits.
I roll my hips as we kiss, rubbing my bare cunt against the bulge in his trousers. Harry smirks against my lips with a dark chuckle, "Need something, princess?" he teases, his breath hot against my lips. He pulls back from my mouth as he unzips his trousers and pulls his cock out. I subconsciously lick my lips, looking back and forth between his face and hardened cock. "Go ahead then," he says flatly. He leans back against the couch with a cocky smirk. It amazed me how he was so sweet to me in everyday life, then turned into a smug bastard whenever we had sex. I'll admit, it's hot.
I reach down and give his cock a few slow tugs before lifting myself and hovering over it. His eyes remain locked on my face as I position the tip at my entrance. My hips rock subtly as I coat the head of his cock in my juices and he bites his lip. His eyes flicker down between my legs briefly before returning to my face. "You gonna play with it all day, or fuck it?" Harry asks flatly. I roll my eyes good-naturedly and slowly sink onto his cock. 
Harry lets out a ragged moan, his head falling back against the sofa. "That's it," he encourages as I slowly work my way down his impressive length. When I lower myself completely, so his balls were pressed against my ass, he hisses, "Jesus Christ."
I refocus on his face. His eyes were blown out and filled with hunger as he stared at me. My hips begin to rock in slow motions and Harry's mouth drops open. 
"Fuck yeah," he encourages, resting his large hands on my hips. He guides my movements, yet allows me to pick the pace. My lips part in a breathy moan as I continue my slow, tantalizing movements. Harry's moans were all the encouragement I needed as I began to bounce on his lap. "Oh fuck," he gasps as I start to bounce enthusiastically on him. He let out a heavy breath with each of my downward thrusts, his green eyes flickering all over my body. 
The wet slap of flesh only spurred me on further. Harry's hands began to roam over my body. They slid up my sides, to my breasts, then up until one of them wrapped loosely around my throat. The display made my pussy clench and he smirked knowingly, tightening his grip. 
Harry's other hand came down on my ass with a sharp smack, "Keep going." he says huskily and I moan desperately in response, picking up my pace. 
"Oh god," I gasp, my eyes squeezing shut as the coil in me threatens to snap. My movements become desperate and erratic as I chase my release. Harry's moans grow louder, his hand tightening around my throat.
"Good job baby, come on my cock," he encourages breathlessly. 
After a few more desperate motions I cum, my body shuddering violently. I let out a shaky moan and fell forward so my forehead rested against his shoulders. 
"Fucking hell," Harry grunts, bucking his hips up into mine as he cums as well. I moan sweetly as I feel the familiar warmth of his cum inside me and roll my hips slightly, prolonging both of our pleasures. After a few moments, I shiver and still on his lap. We both pant as we come down from our highs. "I almost cut the set list in half just so we could do this." Harry chuckles breathily and his head falls back against the couch, sighing in satisfaction. 
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Hiii I love your work, could you do a smut with Joey and fem reader where she rides him while he's sitting at his drum kit?
keeping the beat ♱ joey jordison
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Title: Keeping the Beat Pairing: Joey Jordison x Fem!Reader Word count: 1.355 words Warnings: NSFW / smut (18+), rough sex, public-ish setting (semi-private), reader riding Joey, dirty talk, possessiveness, swearing.
The dull thrum of bass amps hummed through the thick walls of the rehearsal space as the remaining members of Slipknot packed up and scattered. Everyone had cleared out after the last session, except for Joey — who, as usual, stayed behind, clinging to the sanctuary of his drums like they were the last thing keeping him tethered to reality.
The muffled clang of cymbals, the rhythmic pulse of his practiced strokes on the snare, and the occasional grunt of frustration were all you heard when you first entered the dimly lit room. His back was to you as he hammered out the final beats, his body swaying slightly with the pulse of the music. It was the kind of focus Joey only found when he was alone — the kind that let him block everything else out, even the world beyond the drums.
You lingered in the doorway for a moment, just watching. The way his long black hair clung to his damp neck, the way his toned back flexed under his worn band tee — it was a sight you had grown used to but never tired of. Joey Jordison was a beautiful mess, and you couldn't help but adore every piece of him.
Eventually, he stopped mid-pattern, stilling his sticks and letting the silence of the room settle in. He didn't even look up when you took a few steps forward, but you knew he was aware of your presence. His fingers twitched, and his posture shifted slightly, as if he was waiting for something.
"Enjoying the show?" he asked, his voice low and slightly rasping from exertion, but with that familiar cocky edge you loved.
You stepped closer, leaning against one of the towering amps near the wall. "I like the view."
He smirked, but didn't turn around, tapping his sticks against the rim of his snare in time with the soft, heavy beat of his heart. "You should get a better one, then," he muttered, his voice thick with amusement and the faintest trace of challenge.
You took a few more steps, until you were standing between him and the kit, close enough to feel the heat radiating off his body. There was something almost magnetic about the way he moved behind those drums, like he was consumed by his own rhythm. The thought made you smile. You liked watching him lose himself in his element, but tonight… tonight you had other plans.
Without a word, you slid a hand down his thigh, the warmth of his skin seeping into your palm. His muscles tensed under your touch, and you felt his breath hitch.
"You're killing me with that look," Joey growled, finally turning to face you, his eyes intense and dark, his black hair falling messily around his face. His gaze was predatory, but there was an undeniable softness to it — one that only ever came out when he was with you.
You smirked. "I like watching you play. You look so focused."
"Focused?" He raised an eyebrow, the corner of his lips twitching upward in amusement. "You have no idea, babe."
You leaned in closer, your breath hot against his neck. "I think I have an idea."
Joey’s hand gripped the back of your neck, pulling you into a kiss — slow, but charged with the promise of something much more urgent. His tongue brushed against yours, tasting, teasing, and then pulling away just as quickly. You groaned in protest, the need building between you as his hands moved to your waist.
"You're not just here to watch, are you?" he rasped, his voice thick with hunger.
You shook your head, biting your lip as you stepped closer, straddling his lap in one swift motion. The hardness of him pressed against your thigh, and the sensation sent a jolt of heat straight to your core.
"You have no idea how much I want you," you whispered, your hands sliding under his shirt, feeling the solid muscle of his chest beneath your fingertips.
Joey let out a low groan, gripping your hips and pulling you flush against him. "Then take it."
Without hesitation, you unzipped his jeans, freeing his cock, already hard and flushed, waiting for you. His breath caught in his throat as you slowly lowered yourself onto him, inch by inch. The moment you were fully seated, you both exhaled, the tension of the build-up breaking with a shared, needy gasp.
You rested your hands on his shoulders for balance, feeling the slight tremor in your thighs as you slowly began to move. The pressure, the fullness — it was all too much, and it made you dizzy with need. Joey’s hands gripped your waist, guiding your rhythm, his eyes locked onto yours with a dark, hungry intensity.
"Fuck," he groaned, his teeth gritted. "You feel so good on me."
You leaned forward, brushing your lips across his as you began to ride him harder. The friction was maddening — his cock hitting all the right spots, his breath ragged and uneven. The sound of his breathing, the slap of skin on skin, filled the room, but you were too lost in the moment to care.
"You're perfect," he whispered, his hands tightening on your hips as he pulled you down onto him with a sharp thrust. "Don't stop."
You didn’t want to. You wanted more. You needed more.
Your body responded instinctively, moving faster now, chasing that sweet, burning release that was so close it made your head spin. His fingers dug into your skin, pushing you further into the rhythm, his lips trailing over your neck, sucking and biting lightly at your skin.
"God, you’re so fucking hot," he muttered between kisses, his voice strained. "Every time I think I’m used to you, you surprise the hell outta me."
The words sent a thrill through you, but you were too far gone to say anything in response. All you could do was move — harder, faster, chasing that rush that was almost within your grasp.
Joey’s hands shifted, one moving to your breast, the other trailing down to your clit. He flicked it roughly with his thumb, and the jolt of pleasure almost sent you over the edge.
"Joey," you gasped, your head falling back. "I’m so close."
"Then come for me," he growled, his hips snapping up into yours with a sudden, brutal force. "I wanna feel you fall apart."
With that, you let go. The pressure in your stomach shattered, and you came hard, your body trembling violently as you ground yourself down onto him. Joey’s grip tightened on you as he followed right after, his groan of release filling your ears as he came inside you, his cock twitching and jerking with every wave of pleasure.
You both stayed still for a moment, trying to catch your breath. The room was thick with heat, the air heavy with the scent of sex and sweat. Your body was still buzzing, your skin tingling with every tiny movement.
Joey’s hands gently caressed your back, his fingers tracing idle patterns across your skin as he kissed your forehead.
"Think we broke your kit?" you whispered, a tired grin on your face.
Joey chuckled, his thumb gently brushing over your lower lip. "Nah. But if we keep going like this, we might."
You smirked, your hands resting on his chest as you slowly lifted yourself off him. You could still feel him inside you, his presence lingering even as you stood.
"Maybe I should come back tomorrow for round two," you teased, feeling playful now that the high had subsided.
Joey raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a wicked grin. "You’ll be back before then, babe."
"Don’t count on it," you said, standing up and straightening your clothes. "I’ve got other things to do."
He smirked, leaning back in the drum throne, eyes half-lidded and his usual mischievous glint still in place. "I’ll be waiting. And next time? I’m taking you on the floor."
You shot him a look over your shoulder as you headed for the door. "I’ll be looking forward to it."
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toxintouch ¡ 8 months ago
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Started out as an elaborate “draw me like one of your French girls” joke and spiraled outta control from there... @lu-dao-writes posted the same scenario in their Kinktober 2024 and they were kind enough to give me their blessing to post my take! Please check out their fics as well!  If this scenario in particular interests you, I rec you this post! :3
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18+ Content MDNI || VERE x AIS x Reader
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PROMPT/KINK(S): Dom!Vere, Dacryphilia (Tears)* + Cockwarming + Size Difference + Consensual Voyeurism. Power Play. (Some feral monsterfucking spice sprinkled v lightly on top.) [*original challenge prompt, randomizer used.]
OTHER INFO: “You” pronouns used for MC/Reader. Unspecified genitalia for both POV Character and Vere but Ais has a dick. Reader is the receiving partner in penetrative sex.
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“Hmm, hold that pose,” Vere purrs.
Ais huffs a hot breath into your face as he freezes above you.  His brows furrow, mouth twisting into a determined grimace as he grits his teeth.  His forearms tense hard where they are resting on either side of you, fingers flexing against the silken sheets.
You can feel him pulsing inside of you.  A hot, insistent ache.
You try to relax, try to breathe through it but the lack of movement makes you hyper aware of every inch, the raw feeling of him stretching you open, the way your body twitches so sickly-sweet with the effort.  You inhale a slow, shaking breath, chest trembling, and shut your eyes in an attempt to block out some of the sensations—the clawing need gnawing at your core.
“Eyes open, darling,” Vere corrects you, tone somewhere firmly between scolding and teasing.  “And turn your face back towards Ais.  I’m trying to capture the moment .”  Your heart is pounding in your ears but you can hear Vere’s smooth, sly voice with perfect clarity.  Ais is an overwhelming force but Vere is a magnetic presence; no matter how caught up in each other you and Ais can get, Vere will always command attention without effort.
You turn your chin as requested, only to be caught in Ais’ gaze
(Caught and breathless–the same way you were when he was bullying his thick length into your hole, thrusting sharply and sighing in satisfaction, his fingers still at work massaging and pressing and stroking as he sunk into you inch by inch; he'd prepared you until your entrance was puffy and swollen, sopping with thick, medicinal smelling lube and he still had to take his time.  Fucking you slowly until you could take all of him.  And then, the moment you finally could...)
“Hmm, that's better.  Stay just like that.  Let me see those pretty expressions.”  You hear Vere adjusting his heavy vellum paper.  The glide of quick, clever lines being drawn.
You maintain eye contact with Ais, drunk off his breath, his body, the very essence of him, hovering so close above you, and are utterly unprepared to meet his intensity.  The way he looks at you like he’s seconds from devouring you, barely held in check by the challenge that Vere has laid before him.  Before both of you.
You bite into your lower lip as you shift involuntarily, oversensitive nerves still riding the throbbing of Ais’ dick.  He’s so fucking thick and girthy that he presses at the soft spot inside you without even trying. The angry pulse of him is a gratifying thrum, stoking your aching heat by way of mere burgeoning contact.
His cock gives another strong twitch and your insides clench around him.  He feels so fucking good–you almost think you might be able to come like this, if you can get your body to keep on clenching like that. 
—Almost.
Your next breath comes out as a sob.  There’s a high pitched whine building at the base of your throat and your lashes are wet when you blink.
A monstrous snarl escapes Ais’ lips, one that you can feel even more than you can hear, the vibration of it echoing through your body everywhere you're pressed against him.  The pinnacle between your thighs pulses with it, and your toes curl involuntarily as an errant tear runs down your cheek.  Ais is shaking, sweat dampening his face, his pupils expanding and contracting rapidly, his eyes locked on you as he barely holds himself back.  “Sparrow,” he says, gravel in his tone. 
You say his name in return, your head tipping involuntarily, bearing the softness of your throat, faded marks from both your lovers decorating your skin.  You hear the sheets rip below you, torn into shreds where Ais’ nails have dug into them.
Vere sighs pointedly.  You hear him stop his work, tap his charcoal against the paper as if he’s not entirely satisfied with the scene in front of him.  He pauses for a long time, leaving you both in limbo.
When he moves, it’s to stand.  To saunter over to you both.  You’re pinned beneath Ais, unable to look away, but you can feel Vere’s shadow fall over you just before his hand touches your face, forcing your eyes to his as he catches a crystalline tear with his index finger.
“Shame,” he says, dipping his fingers into his mouth, his tongue lapping up the taste of your tears, lavishing the digits with his tongue.  You whine out a desperate, quiet note just from watching his tongue at work and he basks knowingly in the attention.  “I really thought I could get you both crying.”  He smiles dangerously once his fingers have left his mouth. 
He uses them to drag a wet path down Ais' spine.  “Oh, but the night is still young.  Perhaps I may still think of something that will do the trick...”
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18+ Master List | SFW Master List ✦"Kinktober Speedrun & Other Gratuitous (TOUCHSTARVED) Smut" on Ao3
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lawfulvia ¡ 3 months ago
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TROUBLE MAGNET
Rachet x Reader
Part 1
Oh my god it’s drachet 2.0, but also not really
Yeah like ex-decepticreep reader was a nice thing, I like playing around with this kinda stuff honestly
Errr— I don’t like writing like multi-chapter stuff, but my friend bought me a brownie so I kinda gotta for her now
(My writing is still ass after this long🔥🔥🔥)
A mostly uneventful solar cycle, just some decepticons creeping around, playing with the three brats and lounging about the base.
And of course, the main event! Annoying Ratchet to no end— what could you do today? There were multiple ways to tick off the old bot, maybe you’d spike his energon with gasoline again, although the outcome wasn’t very grand or glorious.
”Yo, docbot got anything good for me?” Bumping into him clumsily, stealing a glance at whatever he was building— probably something nerdy if you had to guess.
It did end up being someone nerdy, just not something. The golden child of the troubling trio— Raf or something like that? He was a pipsqueak, square glasses and a weird human hairdo.
”Oh, Raffy what’cha doing over here little guy!” Moving to pat him on the head like usual, a familiar servos extended to block your way— pushing your own servos away.
”Don’t call me that and stop harrassing the humans.” Ratchet groaned. Pushing you away by the faceplate, servos warm against the metal of your face.
A cheeky smile pulling at your derma, you could only chuckle. Moving closer to practically hang over the older ’bot.
”Whaatt? Don’t trust me Ratty? Ya know, I’ve been with this mismatched group of bots for a long time now, that really hurts my spark.” The cheeky smile pulled into a pout, a faux tone of sadness filling your voice. He was distrustful, even Arcee was less guarded around you after so long! Although she wasn’t the one that had to fix any of your victims from your time as a ’con.
Oh the good days— spending your time tormenting any unfortunate bots to cross your path, you left a few a bit mangled. Which was a bit of an understatement— but you were a changed bot now, no hard feelings right? Well if only the medic had gotten the clue by now.
Ratchet was quite the hurtful mech, giving the cold shoulder when he could, stomping off when you came near, optics rolling when you spoke. The whole works and all.
”I don’t have time for you or your dawdling, weren’t you supposed to be patrolling with Bumblebee today?” He asked, offering a hand to the little human to place him back onto the floor. The both of you watched as Raf skittered off, probably to his little human friends.
”I was hurt so the Prime told me to come backfor some treatment!” That infamous pout returned, lifting a pede to show him the mangled metal that made up your leg armour. Watching the medic’s face fall from annoyance to mild worry.
”Primus, you’re some kind of trouble magnet aren’t you.” Ratchet muttered, motioning for you to sit on the medical berth— a diligent servos moving to guide you to it.
”Sure am doc! Gotta keep up my reputation.”
You weren’t exactly planning to slack off just because you joined the ”good side” now, the reputation you had upheld for the past three million years wasn’t just for nothing.
”Don’t call me that.”
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thesirencult ¡ 2 years ago
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PAC READING : WHO HAS A CRUSH ON YOU?
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PILE 1
The Tower, The Fool
This is someone you would never expect to have feelings for you. You view them as distant, private an cold towards you and others. There is something magnetic to them and, at times, they let their cold façade go. Then, you get to experience a different side of them. They may have played with children in front of you or taken care of an elderly person, assisting them to cross the street. This person loves animals and has a soft spot for them. This reminds me of a strong, tall man who build a sanctuary for chihuahuas after his wife left him. Now he takes care of them and encourages other men to break the stereotype and adopt a smaller dog.
So, this person could also be tall and either lanky or lean-muscular. Others see them as intimidating and may try to avoid them in social situations (like coworkers not inviting them out for a drink after work).
I don't think they'll express themselves. They feel very ashamed of their feelings for you and believe that you see them as "not good enough". This has nothing to do with the way you treat them and has everything to do about their own perception of themselves.
They are very innocent at heart and get hurt when people exclude them. This tells me that you must have treated them like your "chihuahua". You are the one who encourages them and offers help or a few kind words. They love your kind and sweet nature but it's hard for them to show their true emotions. You will notice them get shy and anxious around you, like a little kid. Give them a chance by letting them get closer to you.
PILE 2
Judgement, The Magician, 5 Of Wands
This person is very fair and just. They will love every single inch of you and they won't shy away from telling you that. You see yourself as "not being good enough" and the person who has a crush on you will pick up on how you feel immediately. They will try to get you to see your beauty and will get sad when you talk bad about yourself. They just don't understand how someone as perfect and beautiful as you doesn't realise their own strength and beauty.
This person is a master manifestor. They just know how to alchemize energy and change their physical reality. They will see that you have this ability too and they will admire how you are trying to forge your own path. They have probably manifested you into their lives and they'll idolize you a lot.
If there is an age gap (5+), this person will try to hold back and act as a mentor towards you but, they are very competitive with others and possessive. Their feelings will shine through when they sense someone else trying to get with you. You'll notice their absurd behaviour, call them out and they will just kiss you.
"I'll show you why I'm acting this way." And then smooch 💋.
PILE 3
Queen Of Cups, 7 Of Pentacles, 5 Of Pentacles
Okey-dokey! My sweet Pile 3, if you are not into girls or feminines, I would advise you to choose another pile. Otherwise, if you choose to stay, this energy could resonate with your personal journey towards love and abundance.
I'm seeing a very sweet soul waiting for you. This energy is very light and free-flowing. You may not have met this person yet, because of divine timing. I'm getting that when you meet them it will be "love at first sight". You'll catch them doing something random, like picking up a dumbbell at the gym or petting a dog, or even voting (?).
This "exchange" from afar will drive you crazy cause you will know nothing about this person and you'll think you will never see them again. I see that fate has other plans for you.
This feminine is your future spouse and she is very into personal development at the moment. They will be preoccupied with finances and they are trying to clear up "abundance blocks".
At first, they will seem reserved and preoccupied with other things. You'll exchange a few looks and sparks will be flying, so this is a case of a reciprocated crush.
They are quite happy with being by themselves and working on their coins and foundations for their future. I bet you'll hear them talk about that and you'll think "Baby don't worry, I'm your future 💋."
Slowly you'll start talking and I hope you make the next step otherwise they'll never ever let you in.
But, after you get closer to them, you'll realize that they are a very deep and wise person and not just sunny all the time. Actually you'll think of them as darker and lunar. You will love their passion and mysterious disposition. Be their fearless protector and their rock to climb up to and watch the sunrise.
PILE 4
The Hierophant, 9 Of Cups, Queen Of Pentacles
Right now you are going through a "level up" phase. I don't even know why you are waisting your time here. Lol. You are quite independent, fierce and unstoppable. You are also trying to manifest someone like you.
The person who will soon come towards and confess their crush on you is not someone overly "hard". They are quite dreamy and soft. They like ice-cream and long walks. They will take you on romantic dates and worry that you don't like the scenery because you are not talking that much.
This person sees you as a boos b*tch. They admire you and have put you in a pedestal. I'm hearing "Let me service you Queen.". They like "ice-cream" ! Oh my! This person really wants you and they would jump through hoops to get to you.
They'll pass all your tests with flying colours and you will keep wondering how they are such a good match for you. Let them feel like you are in control and they'll submit to you.
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wisesoultarot ¡ 3 months ago
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mikuluvu ¡ 6 months ago
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A/n: WKWKWKKW, HERES ANOTHER CURLY X READER. I LUV HIM SM. Cuz what if you and him had a daughter? And literally took her into the tulpar?
Curly x fem!Reader
Warnings: none, just its bitsy angst on the end.
“Careful, sweetie,” Curly said, crouching next to her as she lined up her magnetic building blocks on the floor. “You’re gonna trip me on my way to work.”
Your five-year-old giggled, clutching one of the blocks to her chest. “Sorry, Daddy! I’m making a house.”
Curly grinned, his warm brown eyes sparkling with affection. “Well, it’s a very nice house. Just keep it out of the hallway, okay?”
Bringing your daughter aboard the Tulpar had been a controversial decision, one that had sparked more than a few arguments among the crew.
“You really think it’s a good idea?” Marcus, who's one of the guards, (before going on to the ship( had asked when you first brought it up. “Space isn’t exactly kid-friendly.”
“She’s not just any kid,” you had argued. “She’s our kid. Curly and I know how to keep her safe, and honestly, the Tulpar is better than leaving her behind on Earth. At least here, we know what’s happening around her.”
Life on the Tulpar might not have been perfect, but it was safer, more stable.
Initially, the crew had been skeptical. Anya had to say something about it. “What if something goes wrong? How are we supposed to focus on our jobs if we’re constantly worried about a kid running around?”
But over time, your daughter’s presence softened even the most hardened crewmates (Jimmy Lol)
Jimmy... Didn't really enjoy the company of his best friends daughter, his basically an uncle now... But when he got called 'uncle'... A small smile would appear on his face.
Daisuke, ever the gentle soul, quickly became her favorite babysitter. He had a knack for making paper cranes out of old reports, which never failed to make her squeal with delight. He would let him play on his gameboy really. Would play tag w/ your daughter.
“I think she likes me more than you two,” he joked one evening.
“She just likes that you’re a pushover,” you teased, though you appreciated his help.
Anya would teach her how to do some simple first aid.
“She’s got a good eye for detail,” Anya admitted one day, ruffling your daughter’s hair. “Might make a decent nurse one day.”
You and Curly alternated shifts, ensuring one of you was always with your daughter.
Swansea would go instantly soft, cuz your daughter reminds him his own children! Maybe 2nd best being a babysitter, he keeps warning your daughter to not get any closer to the utility room... And your daughter would ask: "why not?" "Because i said so"
One day, during a quiet moment in the cockpit, your daughter climbed onto Curly’s lap, staring out at the stars.
“Daddy, why are the stars so far away?” she asked, her tiny voice filled with wonder.
Curly wrapped his arms around her, resting his chin on her head. “Because that’s just how space works. But you know what? Even if they’re far away, they’re still beautiful. Just like you.”
You couldn’t help but smile at the sight.
That night, as you tucked your daughter into bed, Curly leaned against the doorframe, watching with a soft smile.
“Do you think we made the right choice?” he asked quietly once she was asleep.
You stood and crossed the room to him, slipping your arms around his waist. “Bringing her here was the best decision we could’ve made. She’s safe, she’s happy, and she’s growing up surrounded by people who care about her. What more could we ask for?”
Curly kissed your forehead, his embrace warm and comforting. “I just want her to have the best life we can give her. Even if it’s a little unconventional.”
You smiled up at him. “She’s got us. That’s all she needs.”
All she needs...? Yeah... Isolating her from the world is that it? Maybe... It wasnt a great idea...
A/n: WOOHOO! Daisuke would be the best babysitter for your child. I just know it really :) Please support me through ko-fi
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dqb2-secrets-and-trivia ¡ 1 year ago
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DQB2 Isle of Awakening Trivia:
There are a lot of fun little spots spread across the island.
Here is a map of IoA with all of the secret areas / building remnants marked:
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And here are pictures of each one of those places:
01 - Magnetic Blocks Hideout
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Burried inside of the mountain. There are 3 books here written by the Hairy Hermit that give you the recipes for the magnetic objects.
02 - Hidden Water Grotto
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This area (and the next one) is hinted at in-game:
* Grab your bottomless pot and pour some water at my feet. There should still be some in there from Furrowfield. * Just press and hold <A> to give it a good old slosh! * Just make sure you use nice, clean water. Dirty water would only spoil the view! * If you don't have clean water, you'll have to find some more. I wonder if there's any here… I'd hate for you to have to go all the way back to Furrowfield to scoop some up.
03 - Dressing Table Cabin
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Since this area also has water, the hint from the previous area also applies. Yet this area has its own separate hint in-game:
* Well, young builder? How does it feel to pock-pock-pocket your very first accessory? * If you want to put it on, just use a Dressing Table, and you can chop-chop-chop and change your appearance however you like. * If you know the recipe, go ahead and bang-bang-bang one together. If not, I seem to recall one knock-knock-knocking about in the Green Gardens somewhere…
04 - Rocky Beach Nook
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The only thing of note is that you can sleep in this bed in the prologue of the game instead of the one you've built, which causes the camera to shoot past half the island on the following cutscene.
05 - Snowy Pinnacle Cave
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06 - Underground Children of Hargon's Crypt
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This area is hinted at as well:
* I've no doubt you sense it too, my lamb, but there's an overwhelming aura of destructive power emanating from deep beneath the ground… * I cannot fathom why this island - a testament to the wonders of building - would play host to such a powerful aura of destruction…
* Ah, Builder. Have you yet investigated the curious crypt in the bowels of this island? The destructive aura that envelopes the place is sensationally sinister. * I suspect that is where Malroth slumbered in the wake of His defeat to the Scions of Erdrick - His sick bed, if you like. * It is no coincidence that such a place should exist on the most important location in all of Builderdom.
This crypt also has it's own secret area, with the entrance being the same as the Court of Chaos's hidden room.
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It makes sense, given that they were probably both built by the Hairy Hermit.
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cheriipetal ¡ 6 months ago
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ᯓ★ Chap. 3 | Big feelings, Small words
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Sypnosis .𖥔 ݁ You were like a ghost that's haunting him. But somehow he couldn't be scared of you, not wanting to exorcise you but wanting for you to stay with him.
── .✦ 4537 words.
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Rin looked at the TV screen, seeing the familiar scenes of his favorite movie brought a thrill to him. His hands clutched his toys, grip tightening whenever an exciting scene came up. It was getting to the good parts of the movie.
He jolted, hearing a rumble of a car stopping on its tracks, distracting him. Did his parents finally arrive?— he peeked outside from the window, but to his disappointment, they didn't.
He then lowered his head, ready to go back to his spot on the couch. That's when he saw you, a girl his age, stepping out of the car talking in English.
For some reason, the younger Itoshi didn’t know why his eyes couldn’t take themselves off of you. There wasn’t anything special about you—it’s not like you were doing a backflip while scoring a goal—yet you seemed to pull his gaze toward you like a magnet for his eyes. It wasn’t your toy or dress, it was just… you, maybe it was because of how you spoke English, were you a foreigner? He didn’t know at all.
“That’s probably the family that bought the lot,” Rin heard his older brother’s voice looming behind him. He looked at Sae, trying to see what he felt about this, but he had that unreadable expression like always.
The younger shook his head, clearing his thoughts away, trying to hide the strange feeling bubbling in his chest. “I… don’t care. They’re just gonna be NPCs to me,” he muttered, feigning indifference and moving away from the window, rushing toward the TV.
He turned curious and looked toward his brother, who was still observing the new neighbors.
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Over the course of days, Rin couldn’t help but just peek over the window more often than he’d like to admit. He’d spot you playing on the front porch, sometimes with a stuffed toy in your hands.
“She’s just a neighbor,” Rin told himself firmly, shaking his head. “Nothing special.”
But his eyes still wandered to your front porch with pots of blooming colorful flowers whenever he thought no one was watching. He noticed how you often went out with your dad, your laughter echoing through the air.
“Rin!” Sae yelled during one of their practice drills, pulling him out of his thoughts.
The younger Itoshi panicked and shot the ball straight to the net, which was blocked by the goalie. Rin felt his heart beating as he missed the shot.
His breath heavy and panting, his teal eyes scanning his brother, who had an unreadable expression as usual.
“What’s up with you lately?” Sae suddenly asked, his hand glued to his hip.
“Huh?” Rin asked, trying to play it cool.
“It’s like you’re in la-la land. You’ve been in your head lately,” the older Itoshi said with nonchalance, but there was a tint of concern in it.
Silence was the only answer Rin replied with. He felt even more embarrassed by his older brother’s comment and an immense weight on his shoulders. He hated how Sae could always read him, hated how he wasn’t able to stay focused like his older brother does.
“I’m fine,” Rin mumbled, finally answering.
Sae didn’t press any further, but for the rest of the day, Rin wasn’t feeling himself. He couldn’t shake off the feeling, and it boiled every minute. He felt angry, but at what exactly? Himself? Nii-chan? Or you?
They arrived home, Sae went ahead. Rin remained static, wanting to let out all the frustration that was building up. The ball he was gripping in his hands bounced off of the pavement as he dropped it.
He then mustered all of his strength into the kick. He didn’t know what he was aiming at, but he just wanted to hit something. The ball bounced off the wall as expected, but it curved sharply in the direction behind him.
Rin turned around to follow where it was heading, but then it was going at your house at full speed. His gaze scanned if you were there, and to his disappointment, you were. Normally he felt happy seeing you, but at this moment, he wanted you to go inside.
The ball landed on the cup of milk, splashing it on your toy that you always carried. He felt frozen in place. Rin did what Sae always taught him to do if he got in trouble.
“Run and don’t look back,” and he did just that.
His legs moved as fast as they could and bolted for the ball. Rin’s eyes looked at you almost instinctively. He could see your face—your eyes widened and your jaw dropped like you were witnessing a crime happening. Once he grabbed the ball, he ran like he never did before and went to his home.
The shutting of the door was loud as he closed it, which caused Sae to peek over to see what was happening.
Rin felt his heart beating every moment. It wasn’t a good thrill like he felt when watching horror movies.
“What happened—”
“I don’t want to talk about it,” Rin said, heading to his room. His hands were still gripping the ball that had the stain of the milk.
Today was a disaster.
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The next few days he stopped peeking over the window, there was a chance they might make eye contact. He felt the whole world was watching him.
Whenever he saw you outside he’d hurriedly hide like you were the killer on the loose. Rin didn’t know what to do— he couldn’t ask Sae for help, he’d just tease him about it and it would make him a loser in front of him.
He arrived at school, making his way over to his classroom and sat on a seat near the window. Rin had his head on his desk, still not getting over that incident— he prayed nothing else would happen.
But, of course, it did.
From the corner of his eye, he spotted you. Rin recognized that unmistakable hair color caught his attention immediately. You were walking in his direction, He tried to hide his face with his arms but that clearly didn’t work since you were still going straight at him.
The younger Itoshi just braced for what you were about to say. His mind went blank as you kept asking him to apologize and then you mentioned someone named Ms. Moe? Oh, it was your stuffed toy.
Rin just kept denying everything, not wanting to take responsibility and being found guilty.
He went home that day feeling even more worse, Rin just gave up and went to his older brother for guidance.
“Mom and Dad are going to be mad at you for messing with the new neighbour,” Sae said without looking up from his book. His tone was flat, but there was an edge of amusement in it.
“It’s not a big deal,” Rin grumbled.
“Not a big deal? You’re gonna get arrested,” Sae said, his voice laced with mock seriousness.
Rin’s eyes widened. “What?”
“Yeah. There’s a law,” Sae continued, barely suppressing a smirk. “If you mess up someone's toy, you have to replace it. If you don’t, the police will come and take you away.”
Rin stared at him, horrified. Sae wasn’t joking. He never joked, Rin thought to himself.
“...Are you serious?”
“Completely,” Sae deadpanned.
To anyone they would’ve thought Sae was a big fat liar and just said that because he wanted to mess with him but to Rin— his brother was telling the truth since Rin always believed him.
And with that Rin rummaged with his toy box searching for anything in value most of it were just action figures and toy cars.
His eyes fell on an owl plushie that he loved, it was his favorite. It was the only stuffed toy that he had and the other toys didn’t seem like you would like them. It was one of his favorites— but he couldn’t risk getting arrested.
He came to the decision and put it in his school bag along with a mini toy house and a toy car for good measure.
Rin ended up apologizing to you the next day, even when it felt ego crushing for him. You had a wide smile on your face after he gifted you the apology gifts. He felt that unfamiliar warmth spread through his chest again, and this time, it wasn’t unpleasant. Rin forgot his embarrassment as you looked at the plushie.
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Rin learned your name from the teacher calling it out for checking attendance. L/N Y/N. He didn’t know why it stuck to him. He’d never cared about someone else’s name before this.
You were like a ghost that's haunting him. But somehow he couldn't be scared of you, not wanting to exorcise you. He didn’t want to care, but there you were— always at the edge of his mind.
School was boring as ever, the lessons felt endless, the teachers were obnoxious, and the other kids were nothing but noise. Rin had always thought it was a waste of time.
But lately, school didn’t feel so intolerable. It wasn’t just the subjects or the lunch breaks— it was you. You’d started talking to him and Rin found himself answering back, he didn’t know why.
Days turned into weeks, and Y/N always seemed to find him during recess or after school (obviously since they live right across the street from each other), chatting about things that he didn’t even make a thought about.
Sometimes, you’d pull him into games with your other friends, even though he said he didn’t like them. Somehow, you’d always made it fun for him.
Rin would never call you a friend— just a person that he tolerated and would never leave him alone. But he didn’t mind it as much as he would.
“Y/N, watch this!” The dark-green haired boy called out one noon, holding up his two action figures.
You turned your attention towards him, and Rin felt a spark of satisfaction.
He rammed his two action figures together like they were in an epic battle, mimicking the sound effects and dramatic crashes. But it was short lived—
Crack!
The two of you froze, staring at the toys now broken in half at the torso.
He shrugged it off, tossing the pieces on the ground aside. “They always break,” he muttered, “it doesn’t matter.”
Instead of moving on, you crouched on the floor and began picking up the broken pieces.
“What are you doing? Just leave them,” Rin said flat but in an almost annoyed way.
“But these are your favorite toys, right? You can’t just leave them behind! Have you ever seen Toy Story?”
“No,” he simply replied, “what’s that?”
And that made you silent for a moment, then your face formed into shock, as if he just admitted guilty to a crime. You went closer to him which made him flinch a little by the proximity, “You have to come over to my house to watch it tomorrow!”
“Alright, alright! Don’t get too close,” Rin scolded, pushing you gently, suddenly aware of their closeness.
You grinned at him, that same bright smile you always had. And Rin felt a strange tug on his chest again— he still wasn’t getting used to it, but it was like his heart was telling something, he didn’t want to understand it.
Why did you always have to smile like that?
That weekend, Rin did end up going to your house. You lived right across the street, so it wasn’t much trouble getting here.
Standing outside, Rin glanced at your front door, hesitating before ringing the doorbell. Seconds later, the door opened, and he saw your mother walking out.
“You must be Mrs. Itoshi’s youngest kid!” Your mother warmly said, her voice is kind and soft. “Y/N’s told me a lot about you lately. Sounds like you two are getting along, maybe you should invite your brother to play with her as well,” Mrs. L/N suggested.
“Good morning, Mrs. L/N,” The dark-green haired boy mustered up to say.
He blinked, surprised. You’ve been talking about him? Rin shifted his weight awkwardly, his teal eyes eyeing at the inside of the house at the distance, searching for you.
Your mother notices the way he kept flickering his gaze past her and smiled knowingly.
You were already on the couch playing with Ms. Moe, clutching the stuffed toy in your arms as you patiently waited.
“N/N-chan, your friend is here!” Your mother called out, and your head shot up at the sound of her voice. The moment you saw Rin, you jumped and ran to and held his hand without hesitation.
“Come on, I want to show you something!” you said excitedly, pulling him towards your room upstairs.
The younger Itoshi let himself be led, his eyes darting towards the interior of your room. It was colorful and cozy, a reflection of you. Toys were scattered messily across the floor, he was taken aback by the amount of toys you had.
Then, he saw them— two familiar action figures propped up on your desk.
“I fixed them,” you announced proudly, noticing his gaze on the newly fixed toys. “Dad helped a little… but— I did most of the work!”
Rin took a step further, picking up the toys carefully this time— fearing it would break again. The cracks were faintly visible, but the pieces together almost perfectly.
He didn’t ask for it to be fixed. He didn’t even think you would. Yet, here they were, good as new.
For a moment he didn’t know what to say. But something in his chest made him feel warm.
“...Thanks,” he muttered under his breath, suppressing a smile. Gripping the toys a bit tighter.
“See? It’s like they’re alive again! Like in Toy story!” You said beaming at him, “Speaking of the movie. Let’s watch it now! And if we have time we can watch the sequel,”
His lips twitched, almost forming a smile, but he quickly brushed it off. “Alright,” he said, following you to the living room.
As you ran ahead, setting up and preparing the movie. He thought to himself, that he is starting to like you more and more and wanted to be more than just playmates at school.
He’s considering calling you his friend from now on.
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You knew it, you were tearing down his cold walls each time you spent together. Rin was getting softer, though he’d never admit it.
Occasionally, he would try to impress, even if he masked it as something else. He’d invite you to his house, put a horror movie on, and be holding a proud smirking as you clung onto him, frightened— while he on the other hand didn’t seem fazed. For someone who acted so indifferent, he seemed to enjoy your attention more than he lets on.
It really did feel like you were making progress in your mission, much quicker than you anticipated. You loved learning about his dreams, passions, and tiny habits that no one else noticed.
As much as you liked learning about him there was one passion that you tried to avoid talking about— Soccer. You had enough of it, since Auntie Anri would be so busy because of it and you barely saw her anymore. You didn’t want it to be the same with Rin as well.
Unfortunately, Rin had different plans for this weekend. He was inviting you to play soccer in the field with his brother.
You sighed as you made your way into the field that he mentioned, kicking a pebble along the path. The faint scent of cherry blossoms drifted in the air, and the sight of trees blooming in soft pink hues lightened your mood. You loved spring— everything feels so alive and vibrant.
Maybe coming here wasn’t such a bad idea. If nothing else, you gotta enjoy the scenery instead of briefly passing it with a car.
As you approached the field, two familiar figures were in the distance, they were the only ones who were playing under the bright sky. Peering at them at the entrance. You saw Rin’s older brother noticed you first, then soon Rin noticed as well and made his way over to you.
“What took you so long?” the younger Itoshi said, laced with concern but tried to conceal it.
“Sorry, Rin,” You said in a shrug with a light and unapologetic tone, “I was just admiring the cherry blossoms while walking— they are very pretty this time of year,” you explained.
His brows furrowed and gave you a small frown but there wasn’t any hint of surprise like he expected this of you. “Whatever, let’s just play.”
As you dropped off your bag on a bench, you noticed Rin’s older brother giving you a few side glances, Rim said that he was here to keep an eye on them. You were still wondering what he meant when he said a few weeks ago. Come to think of it, you didn’t know his name, Rin always referred to him as Nii-chan. You made a mental note to just ask later.
“This is your first time playing soccer, right?” Rin asked, snapping you out of your thoughts and you responded with a nod.
“Isn’t your brother going to play with us?’ You said, eyeing at the reddish-brown boy who was sitting at the bench at the distance.
“He says that he’s just gonna watch us play and to keep an eye on us,” Rin explained.
“Alright,”
You stood there awkwardly in the field, staring at the soccer ball like it was a math equation you didn’t intend on solving. You’ve seen a lot of soccer plays in Auntie Anri’s house whenever she watched TV but weren’t really interested in it.
Maybe you should’ve paid more attention…
It wasn’t that you didn’t wanna play anymore but it was more that you didn’t know how. “What if I’m bad at this?” you asked worryingly.
“...then I’ll teach you,” Rin said, a bit more softer than usual, but you didn’t notice too focused on the ball at your feet.
You took a deep breath, mentally preparing yourself. “I’m ready,”
“Took you long enough,” Rin spoke out, tossing the ball at your feet. You flinched trying to move away at first then realising you needed to stop it, it even barely stopped at time— your feet stumbling a bit.
“You’re supposed to control it, not run away from it,” he added, suppressing a laugh but it still slipped out.
Maybe you should’ve just stayed at home, but spending time with Rin is gonna make him want to be friends with you so you’re gonna endure it.
“Alright, first thing’s first” Rin said, taking it back and placing the ball in front of you. “Just try to pass it back to me.” he demonstrated, nudging the ball with a clean motion that sent it rolling back to him. “You know, like that,”
What…?
You stood there awkwardly. You needed directions, not just some vague demonstrations from him. Your brows furrowed looking at the ball that he just passed back to you, still trying to figure out what he meant.
“Can you do that again?” you asked, your voice laced with confusion.
“No,” he replied bluntly, “I already gave you clear directions,”
Yeah, clear as mud. You wanted to say out loud but held your tongue
You mimicked his motion, your foot grazing the ball gently. It didn’t go far, but it was clearly not smooth. It rolled a little, stirring off to the side.
“that sucked,” catching it with his foot effortlessly. “Try again, but with more power,” Rin replied.
You couldn’t help but wonder if Rin’s idea of “clear directions” was somehow different from yours, because nothing about this felt like it was making sense.
You should never let Rin teach you or other people things. He is way too fast, too impatient, and never lets you catch up and expects you to do it perfectly.
At first you were struggling to control the ball, your passes were too soft or veering off to the side. But somehow, despite Rin’s disastrous excuse for teaching, you managed to figure it out.
The ball started going where you wanted it to, your kicks were more smoother and more confident— though still far from perfection, but at least you were making progress.
Rim blinked as you sent a sharp pass back to him, “Are you sure you’ve never played before?” he asked, narrowing his eyes in suspicion.
“If I had, I wouldn’t be here, being taught by you,” you shot back, narrowing your eyes back at him.
“Then let’s see if you can get the ball past me and score a goal,” Rin said, planting himself firmly in front of the goal. “Just try to kick anywhere but straight at me.”
You frowned, lining up your shot. With an exaggerated swing of your leg, you sent the ball rolling… directly into Rin’s shin. He winced, rubbing the spot.
Your hand was covering your mouth, shocked. You went over to see if he was alright, “—I’m fine, it wasn’t a bullet.” The younger Itoshi pushed your hand away gently. “But I said pass me, not through me,” he grumbled.
“Alright, let’s try again,” Rin spoke out, dusting his shin. Kicking the soccer ball back to you, you stopped it with the bottom of your foot instead of running away this time.
You charged forward, the ball still wobbling. Rin was right in front of you, his intense gaze locked into your movements, planting himself firmly.
You bit your lip, unsure what to do. You faked a kick to the side— though it was unintentional, more like you were off balance— and Rin stepped to block it. In your panic you accidently connected the ball, sending it in the opposite direction. The ball zipped past him and into the net.
There was a long silence between you too as you stared at the ball sitting steadily at the net.
“I scored?” you asked in disbelief, you were contemplating how you were able to do that.
Rin frowned looking at you, his brows furrowed. “That doesn’t count,” he said, though you could see the slightest tint of red in his cheeks.
“Nu-uh, it totally counts!” You retorted, throwing your arms in the air triumphantly.
“You didn’t even mean to do that,” Rin grumbled. He avoided your eyes, muttering in his breath.
You then picked up the ball and tilted your head, a teasing grin displayed on your face, “Aw, is Rin-chan mad I beat him in his own game?”
“We’re going home it’s late anyways,” he said curtly, he wasn’t wrong the sky was getting dark, time really did fly by. You looked at him again, already walking towards the bench where your bag and his brother was.
You couldn’t help but laugh, jogging to catch up with him, “don’t be such a sore loser! I’m a fast learner, you know.”
Rin stopped, glancing over shoulder with a glare that lacked its usual sharpness, “Next time, you’re not gonna get past me,” he said, but there was a small yet unmistakable smirk on his face.
“You’re actually smiling! Does that mean we’re friends now?” you said with a smug grin, wrapping your arms around his shoulder.
“As if,” he said, his tone more softer than usual, and he avoided your gaze.
When you made your way home, you couldn’t help but think about Rin’s older brother. He still hadn’t spoken a word to you, his cool and distant demeanor creating an air of mystery around him.
Despite his aloofness, it was clear how much influence he had over Rin. The younger Itoshi practically lit up when Sae was around, even if Rin would never admit it outright.
Once you arrived at your house, you and Rin went your separate ways. You practically sprinted through the door, eager to collapse on your bed and recover from all the physical activity. Your legs felt like jelly, and you couldn’t wait to unwind after such an eventful day.
But just as you kicked off your shoes and started to relax, a faint tug of memory nagged at you. Something felt off, like you were forgetting something important.
The answer came when your hand brushed against a familiar round object. You froze, staring down at the soccer ball still in your grasp. A groan escaped your lips as realization hit you—you’d accidentally taken their ball home with you.
With a resigned sigh, you slipped your shoes back on and headed to the Itoshi residence. The walk was short, but the weight of the ball in your hands felt like a constant reminder of your blunder.
Once you reached their doorstep, you stood on your tiptoes to reach the doorbell. A soft chime echoed through the house, and moments later, the door swung open.
Standing in the doorway was a woman with reddish-brown hair, her kind eyes softening as she looked down at you. “Hello, sweetheart,” she greeted warmly.
You straightened up, offering a polite smile. “Good evening, Mrs. Itoshi.”
Her expression brightened further. “Ah, Y/N, aren’t you the one Rin’s been spending so much time with? He’s been in such a good mood lately, and I have you to thank for that. You’re welcome here anytime,” she said, giving your head a gentle pat.
The sudden physical affection caught you off guard, and you froze slightly, unsure how to react. “Thank you, Mrs. Itoshi,” you managed, your voice small.
She smiled at your politeness but quickly added, “You should get along with Sae as well.” Her tone was casual, but there was a hint of encouragement in her words.
You congratulate yourself since you didn’t have to embarrassingly ask Rin what his brother’s name was even though you’ve seen him a bunch of times now.
“He’s been struggling with his English recently, and I heard from your mother that it’s your first language. Would you mind helping him out sometime?”
You hesitated, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sudden request, but you nodded. “Alright, Mrs. Itoshi. I’ll try my best.”
Her relief was almost palpable. “Thank you, sweetie. You’re a lifesaver.”
You handed her the soccer ball, watching as she cradled it with care. “Rin must have forgotten this. I’ll make sure he gets it back.”
With a final pat on your head, she bid you goodnight, leaving you to head home once more.
As you walked back, your thoughts swirled. One Itoshi brother was already a challenge to befriend, but now you had to crack two tough shells? Double trouble was an understatement.
Still, you figured it wouldn’t be so bad. Rin admired Sae a lot, and getting along with him might even earn you some extra points with your stubborn friend.
But that was a problem for another day. For now, all you wanted to do was snuggle with Ms. Moe and enjoy some much-needed rest.
And as you closed the door behind you, you couldn’t help but smile. Somehow, this day had turned out pretty great.
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what fandoms are you ok with doing? if you know enough about it, maybe could you do portal/portal 2, our favorite video game? plz that would be so awesome :DDD
I do any fandoms! It doesn't matter much if I know it or not, I want to make everyone happy <3
Portal/Portal 2-themed regressor
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⚙️ Activities
Playing pretend test chambers with obstacles (blankets, pillows, furniture) Playing Portal/Portal2 Building mazes or contraptions with blocks, LEGOs, or magnetic tiles Drawing your own test chamber or Science facility Solving kid-friendly logic puzzles or escape room kits Pretending to be an AI assistant or test subject Watching Portal animations or Gmod Portal parodies Roleplaying with plushies or dolls as cores or turrets Listening to Portal soundtrack or GLaDOS lullabies Making “science reports” with crayons and stickers
⚙️Clothes
White lab coat over pajamas or onesies Science-themed shirts or patches Orange jumpsuit-style PJs or sweatpants Portal-themed socks (turrets, GLaDOS eyes, logos) Blue/orange color-blocked clothes to match the portals “Companion cube” hoodie or hat Soft gloves like Chell's portal device lookCozy robes that look like Aperture uniforms Glow-in-the-dark or light up accessories
⚙️ Toys
Plush companion cube or turrets Mini cubes or "test subjects" made from toys Talking Wheatley or GLaDOS plushies (custom or fanmade) Light-up portal gun toys (or cardboard roleplay version) Puzzle toys like Rubik’s cubes, maze balls, or logic boards LEGO sets (especially space/lab-themed) Kinetic sand Turret figurines or AI core toys for pretend play Sensory cube with patterns/sounds Kids' circuit kits (Try NATGEO if you're struggling?)
⚙️Games
Portal 1 & 2 (story mode or modded for viewing only) Simple physics/puzzle games Coding-for-kids apps like Scratch with Portal-style characters Pretend “test subject” obstacle course in your room Companion Cube tea party or daycare roleplay Drawing portals on paper and imagining what’s inside Using chalk to make portals on the floor!
⚙️ Food/drinks
Cubed gelatin snacks Square sandwiches or “test chamber” bento Orange and blue juice Applesauce or Pudding Mini marshmallows Lab-style serving: using test tube candy containers or science beakers Energy drink alternatives like vitamin water or juice shots Cookies cut into cube shapes brownie or cupcake with a cherry on top (for rewarding yourself after a hard day <3)
⚙️ nicknames
Corebaby Core Baby Baby core little machine Little Aperture Little AI Test Bean Test Kiddo Cubeling Portalbug Science Sprout Turret Tot Cakelet
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twoheartedfool ¡ 29 days ago
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Lost Boys Part 2
Pope Cody x OC x Baz Blackwell CW: grief, drinking, drugs, canon typical violence, slow burn, potential love triangle, heavily inspired by canon but not accurate Please comment and reblog <3
"So, Mrs. Du-"
"Ms," Natalia corrected. "And it's Reed."
"Oh, sorry. I thought you-"
"Widow," Natalia cut off the interviewer once again, making herself internally wince. She attempted to relax into her chair. The residual energy from last night's nightmare was making her off her game. She played it off with a sad smile, fiddling with her ring finger to feign nervousness.
The older woman, Connie, caught the movement immediately, her eyes growing sad. She lowered her reading glasses and nodded with understanding.
"I went back to my maiden name after my first husband. I understand the appeal of wanting to grasp onto normalcy."
Natalia remained quiet with a simple, polite smile.
The reading glasses went back up during the silence.
"So, then, Ms. Reed. Tell me something about yourself that's not on your resume."
Natalia's eyes squinted with a practiced glint in her eye. Her voice barely sounded like her own as she rambled on about going to museums and painting on weekends. The charming small talk was simply a game to her, an easy one.
"A move from New York is quite a big one," Connie commented. Natalia shrugged.
"Felt like coming back home was the right thing to do."
"And where are you living now exactly? You left that blank."
There was small pinch in Natalia's chest.
"I am still working on that. I am currently staying at hotel in Morro Hills."
"So, no permanent address then?"
Natalia responded with a headshake. She had the money, the resources. But anytime she found a place where they accepted her cash and didn't ask too many questions, the pen froze in her hand and the nightmares would get worse.
"Any friends or family that could be of help?"
"No, it's just me."
Connie gave a heavy sigh and removed her glasses once again. Natalia's heart sank as they settled on the table.
"Well, Ms. Reed you seem like a woman who appreciates directness so I am going to do just that. Your resume is quite skim-"
"I was an art dealer for over 5 years-"
"Yes, for your husband's private firm."
Nat began with a light chuckle, but was cut off by Connie raising her resume.
"With a very large gap before that. You have no experience, no permanent address. Ms. Reed, I feel for you. I really do. But perhaps you should take some time, gain some more experience, and then come back to see us."
Natalia felt her mouth fill with iron. The inside of her lip fitted between her teeth tightly, hidden behind a tight smile.
"Thank you for your time."
"Ms. Reed, your resume--"
"Keep it."
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An idiot. A moron. A batshit, crazy woman.
All things applied to Natalia as she stood across the street from The Drop.
Cars whizzed past her, some honking as she stood next to the stop sign as they thought she was trying to cross. She had been trying to decide for the past 12 minutes.
Her phone buzzed in her tightly clutched hand for the third time today. Not a blocked number, but still a number she didn't recognize except for when they called her earlier this week. They had left a couple of voicemails but she listened to neither.
It had been a couple hours since she had stormed out of the office building.
No experience. Natalia scoffed.
Her heels clacked against the sidewalk, the sound a metronome to her racing thoughts.
How much experience did you need to be an office clerk?
Eventually the rhythmic clacking had slowed. Her feet were stinging. Surely there were blisters forming around her ankles. Not the shoes' fault. They weren't meant for the miles she stomped across town which landed her here, watching surfers casually file into the bar.
Nat doesn't remember when her body made the decision to arrive here, because it certainly wasn't her brain.
It was a magnet that finally pulled her across the street. A compass was leading to her something not unlike comfort. She had no home to go. The hotel would only greet her with suffocating anxiety.
Her skin itched in anticipation. The feeling, although not comfortable, was welcomed in comparison to what she had been feeling the past month. With each step, adrenaline fueled her and she grasped onto it like a lifeline. Anything other than dread, the ache of loneliness.
Seeing a Cody was the match she needed.
The dive bar was busier than it was a couple days ago, happy hour reaching it's peak. Nat slid in against the bar as a group of rowdy twenty year old's moved away. Deran was flighting about, alone behind the bar and practically throwing beers at customers. Nat watched him for a bit, trying to match him with the small child she used to know. The long blonde hair was still wild. His eyes were more sad, his shoulders heavier. A long sigh left him as he finally passed off the last drink, his eyes doing a double take when he met Nat's.
"I'm not sure if you remem--"
"Hey, you're back--"
Both of them chuckled, Deran's hand going to the back of his neck.
"What can I get you?"
"I was actually hoping to talk with you."
"Oh. Ok, sure," he responded with a hint of confusion.
Nat's phone began to vibrate across the bar top, the same number flashing across the screen. She quickly caught it, sending it to voicemail and making a mental note to block it later. Deran had taken the distraction to serve a couple that approached.
When he appeared again, he was pouring whiskey shots and leaning closer.
"Is it about the job? Because I had to fire my other guy and I could honestly use the help."
"Um, sort of. I have to tell you something first," Nat said, having to lean in to shout over the music and growing crowd. A large group all adorning sunburns burst the doors, laughing and calling out to friends.
"You got a record?"
"No, but--"
The phone buzzed again, making Nat groan aloud.
"Take it. I'm drowning a bit here. We'll talk later."
"Deran, wait-" but he was already on the other side of the bar.
Natalia huffed, the phone still buzzing until she forcefully brought it to her ear.
"What?"
"Hello, may I speak with Natalia Reed, please?"
"Who is this?" Natalia practically growled.
"My name is Morgan Wilson. I apologize for all of the calls, Miss Reed, but my client has been very eager to reach you."
"And who the hell is your client?"
"I represent Janine Cody, but I believe you know her, as most people do, as Smurf."
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