#oiled up and everything🙄

[deniable-masterpiece]

JOHNNY PUT THOSE THINGS AWAY‼️

[glowettee]

✧˖° romanticizing discipline: why your study aesthetic matters more than you think

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heyyyy angels, mindy here!

okay, listen. we need to talk about something that people love to roll their eyes at. making studying aesthetic. every time someone posts a pretty study setup, there’s always someone in the comments like, “you don’t need pastel highlighters to get good grades 🙄” or “discipline is about hard work, not vibes.” and okay, sure. but also?

if your study routine feels like punishment, you’re gonna run from it.

the way something feels matters. if you walk into a cozy, candle-lit café with soft music playing, you’ll want to stay there for hours. if you sit down at a messy desk with harsh lighting and a chair that makes your back hurt, you’ll last 15 minutes max. same work, different environment, completely different experience.

so why wouldn’t you make your study sessions feel good?

the truth is, romanticizing discipline makes you want to be consistent. and when you crave the work instead of dreading it, that’s when everything shifts.

so let’s make studying feel like an experience instead of a chore.

✧˖° why aesthetics actually matter

people like to pretend that discipline should be cold, harsh, and mechanical, but your brain doesn’t work like that.

➼ your brain loves sensory rewards. if your study space looks, smells, and feels good, your brain will start associating it with pleasure instead of stress. ➼ habit-building depends on emotion. if studying is something you enjoy (even a little), you’ll do it more often. if it always feels miserable, you’ll avoid it. ➼ your environment shapes your identity. if your space and routine reflect the kind of person you want to be, you start stepping into that version of yourself.

this isn’t about making everything look cute just for the sake of it. it’s about creating a feeling that makes you want to show up.

✧˖° how to romanticize discipline (without making it a distraction)

because let’s be real... if you spend two hours making an aesthetic notion template and zero minutes actually studying, you played yourself. the key is to set up your space and then get to work.

✧˖° 1. make studying a full sensory experience

romanticizing discipline isn’t just about visuals. it’s about creating an atmosphere that makes you want to sit down and focus.

➼ sound: play a study playlist that makes you feel productive (lo-fi, classical, rain sounds. whatever works). keep it consistent so your brain recognizes it as a “focus” trigger. ➼ scent: light a candle, spray a room mist, or use an essential oil diffuser. scent is one of the strongest memory triggers, so pick one that makes you feel calm and focused. ➼ touch: make sure your chair is comfortable, your desk is clean, and your study tools feel good to use.

it’s about tricking your brain into thinking, this is a space where we focus.

✧˖° 2. design a study space that makes you want to sit down

your environment dictates your focus. a cluttered, uninspiring desk will make you feel restless. a cozy, minimal, well-lit space will make you want to stay.

➼ keep only the essentials. a clean, distraction-free setup makes it easier to focus. ➼ add a little inspiration. a vision board, a cute calendar, a motivational quote. just something that makes you feel like that girl when you sit down. ➼ lighting matters. natural light is best, but a warm desk lamp can make nighttime study sessions feel cozy instead of exhausting.

again, the goal is to create a space that makes your brain want to work.

✧˖° 3. make discipline feel like a lifestyle aesthetic

some people make discipline look miserable. but the people who actually stay consistent? they make it look effortless.

➼ romanticize the act of opening your books. make it feel cinematic. the soft scratch of your pen, the glow of your laptop, the warmth of your tea. make it feel like a movie (mean girls, gossip girls... etcc) ➼ dress like the best version of yourself. even if you’re studying at home, wear something that makes you feel put together. ➼ upgrade your study tools. if you like the way your planner, pens, and laptop setup look, you’ll actually want to use them.

this is about shifting your identity. when you see yourself as the kind of person who enjoys discipline, you become her.

✧˖° keeping the balance: romanticizing vs. actually doing the work

okay, but let’s not pretend like aesthetics alone are gonna get you an A. you still have to put in the work. the key is to use aesthetics to enhance your discipline, not replace it.

➼ set a “setup time” limit. you get 5-10 minutes to set up your space. after that? no more tweaking. just start. ➼ use a study timer. 50 minutes of deep work, 10-minute break. repeat. this keeps you from getting stuck in the “pretty but unproductive” trap. ➼ reward yourself after real progress. light a candle before studying, but don’t let yourself scroll Pinterest for an hour instead of doing the work.

discipline first, aesthetic second. not the other way around.

✧˖° final thoughts

romanticizing discipline isn’t about making things look good for the sake of it. it’s about shifting your entire mindset so studying feels good.

when you make your study space feel warm, inviting, and yours, you stop dreading it. and when you stop dreading it, you show up more often. and when you show up more often? you actually get sh*t done.

so go romanticize the process. set up your space. light the candle. play the playlist. and then? open your books and do the work. because that girl you’re envisioning? she’s already you. you just have to step into her.

do not fall into the trap of "aesthetics over work" because there will be NO reason for you to romanticize studying, if you don't actually study.

with love,

mindy

[urautismdiagnosis-wistie]

THE OIL RIG: "Octo-Alert" Ch. 1, 4/4

gonna be honest with yall I did this page first so thats why it looks different and the speach bubbles are weird. Anyways i recommend reading the description and dialogue below the cut as it provides more context <3 please enjoy and feel free to comment/reblog

Kwazii: "Well yeah? Its not like us pirates aren't able t put up a proper fight- I mean I don't, not really, but I am still a real pirate ye know. There's ways to get around it though..."

Damn they didn't know pirates were real 😔😩🙄😒 bruh everyone but inkling and peso went "yeah this guys just a nuerodivergent excentric lil guy" 💀 but newsflash everyone, modern pirates are real 😩👍 <questions about kwaziis pirate practices are welcome>

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Kwazii, shrugging it off with a bit of concealed anxiety: "Well yeah? Its not like us pirates aren't able t put up a proper fight- I mean I don't, not really, but I am still a real pirate ye know. There's ways to get around it though..."

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Barnacles,tweak, and peso stare at him in various kinds of confusion. The captain...is wondering what on earth his tiny friend means, tweaks just... blankly processing, and peso is- well peso is either about to immediately spiral or give himself the medical diagnosis of "haha yeah this isn't happening."

Kwazii, lightheartedly scoffing: "Oh cmon! WHAT is with yer faces?' He rolls his eyes softly, "Maties if I didn't know any better id think ye hands didn know us pirates were still around 💅"

Captain barnacles, oblivious trying his best cuz this man is living off a hope and a prayer: "Uh-Oh! Well-" yeah barnacles doesn't really know how to explain "I thought u were just a weird lil guy like that, maybe u got it from ur grandad or something" "I- I WASNT aware?" -\0_0/- *shrug*

Kwazii absolutely offended and flabbergasted because," what do ye mean-"

" I've spoke of it plenty!" (Internally) Are they saying they don't think I be real pirate?? Do they- do they NOT THINK PIRATES ARE REAL? Asinine- they've gotta be addled-

" Ya've met me grandad!" (Internally)Why aren't their faces looking like they get it. Oh no-

The next exclamation comes out more trembling and almost insulted and hurt-"And all of me tales??"

(Internally) Why they be GLANCING AT EACHOTHER LIKE THAT FCK-

kwazii:"YER NOT SAYING YE DIDN BELIVE IN ME PIRATE PAST?!!"

This is where everything in kwaziis like began to spiral because this entire comic is going to be me taking him from a lil creek that overflows sometimes and straight into a damn hurricane.

Thus come everyone's little reactions to kwaziis rambling lil outburst of shock and pirate sadness. They're literally just talking to eachother and not even him. Hes just sitting dejected in the background as every word just feels like a tiny stab straight into his ego and his heart.

Tweak, not trying to judge but like kinda lowkey judging but not in a mean way: "WELP, I mean I sure was uh, although n all that back in middle school- so who was I to say aynthin? Hm, still like that stuff to be honest, so-

Shellington, the pure lil guy he is as genuinely ans truly as ever: "Owh! Well uh, ah dennae ken, I just sorta assumed it was a- history interest? .... enjoyable hobby or uh, chosen lifestyle?"

Because really, guys its the 21st century who in the 21st century really believes pirates with swords are real anymore. Not the scientists and stem majors and what not in the ocean research and protection team, APPARENTLY.

Dashi who, is actually feeling bad because like- oh she KNOWS how not being taken seriously feels- no she can tell how serious kwazii is about this- so she's just sort of uncharacteristically blabbing and trying to soothe his feelings:

" Well i mean I knew you were a pirate- i mean like I didn't think that pirate pirates were a thing but like you know thats cool and fine, I mean probably because YOURE cool and fine and-"

Shes just really trying to protect her jewelry and accessory besties feelings 😔🙏 dashi will handle any rough situation with a calm mind but the second SHE feels like she didn't something wrong it all goes ot the window 😔 we love you girlie

professor inkling, obviously knows, and states so with a confident and cool demeanor: " Of course, I've known my boy!"

Inkling carries on, "Pshht," he dramtically flicks a tentacle," Why in my old traveling day I'd come across for too much NOT to know that."

Peso, who really just wishes he could just be under a blanket right now but is.. putting the pieces together, good for him, " Ooohhhhh...I remember being nervous when we first met- but everyone just acted so NORMAL about it! And kwazii was so nice too so- so I just never really said anything, because it must be true, I dont think he'd ever try to lie."

Oh peso, my darling darling peso. This is why you had such bad anxiety for such a long time (slay character development but this happens pretty early on), ya keep every doubt to urself and then believe every scary story 😩 you do got that medical braincell tho good for you

Kwaziis just sitting there reliving the past 2 or 3 years wondering oh 🤡 am I joke. Anyways yeah dont worry this still love and respect him, silly guy tryna be what he thinks is a pirate or actual genuine pirate 🙏

Lmso this is so dumb but enjoy its like 12 am so I hoped u enjoyed the midnight silliest induced commentary baiii

[cutecherrygirl]

Enhypen imagine

First time 🎀

Warnings: smut

Jake

-I imagine first time with Jake being very romantic

- Like he would for sure buy scented candles with your favourite scents and place them around the room.

- he would compliment you the whole time to make you feel comfortable.

-he would caress every part of your body softly and make sure to kiss every inch if your body after taking your clothes off.

-It would feel like you're in heaven and you loved it.

- He would just make you lay one the bed anf he would take control and do everything.

- when he pushes in, he would whisper sweet nothings into your ear to make you relax and with each thrust would give you a small kiss in your neck or face.

- I dont think he would like eat you out on the first time since you have lots of time to do that, he just wanted to take it slow yk

-after you're done, he lays next to you and pulls you close for cuddles. He draws small circles on your back as he kisses your shoulder, neck and jaw while you relax in his arms.

Heesung

- I usually think its awkward when you talk about wanting to have sex with your partner, cuz I always think it should happen naturally yk but with Heesung, I think he would want consent first and would be nervous.

-he is usually Pretty chill and stuff but this is something he things about all the time and is maybe even a bit insecure if he would do a good job.

- you talked about having sex on many occasions but you just didn't do it yet.

- you both wanted to be ready for this step.

- Heesung thinks that having sex is what can complete your relationship, intimate activities is what lead the couple to be more tied up together. Showing yourself to your partner like that is a really big step that he wants to take.

- this was the night that you will finally do it and he was nervous. Tons of thoughts were running through his mind like "what if im too small?", "What if she doesn't like my body?","Is it too soon?". He waited for you to come to his place for dinner.

- you came and you ate the dinner then sat on his bed to watch Netflix.

- you layed your head on his shoulder as you guys watched The vampire diaries. He would kiss your head occasionally and you would kiss his shoulder too because why not.

-after like an hour, you decided to speak up "baby.." you said softly while playing with the end of his shirt "wanna do it tonight?" You both blushed "sure" he said with a smile before leaning his head down and kissing your lips.

-he got on top of you and the kiss started to get more heated because thats how it usually goes.

-He slowly take off your clothes and his clothes too, You rest the back if your laps on top of his laps while he prepared the condom.

-it was a sweet little moment but weird at the same time. You were a bit nervous too but not as much as Heesung since he wanted it to be perfect.

-when he pushed in, all the nervousness went away and was replaced with pleasure.

-it was very nice and you both enjoyed it alot.

-after you're done, you both went to take a shower together and played with soap

Sunghoon

-we all know he is an romantic rat and he would go over the top 🙄

- when you come back home from work, he is in the bathroom preparing you a bath. You thought he was taking a shower so u just went to the kitchen to get a snack lol

-he filled the bathtub with water, put scented oils inside abd rose petals, he dimed the lights down a bit and lit up few candles.

-he then came downstairs and smiled at you "hey Baby" he said and hugged you from behind. You smiled back and kissed his cheek "hey, oh my god im literally so tired" you whined and he laughed then took your hand in his

-"i prepared something for you" he whispered in your ear and slowly led you upstairs and to the bathroom. When you saw what he prepared, you were shocked and suprised in a good way "Sunghoon.." you whisper and he kissed your cheek.

-he would start taking your clothes off slowly and sensualy while looking into your eyes.

-after you were completely naked, he would run his hands up and down your body very slowly. "You are so beautiful" he whispered while his eyes are locked on yours. You blushed and smiled softly, before you could say anything back, he leaned down and pressed his lips against yours into a short but loving kiss 😘

-you lay in the bathtub, your body wasn't visible because Sunghoon put bubbles in the water 😜

- "do you mind if I join?" He asks in deep voice and you smiled "sure" you nodded and sat up to make space for him.

-after he sat in, you both just relaxed together and smiled at each other still a bit shy.

-He then place his hands on your waist and slowly pull you to sit on his lap so you can be closer to him. You didn't mind at all since he is your boyfriend and you love him 😍.

-as you sit on his lap, you both would just giggle together and do silly stuff with bubble foam. But then you decided to kiss and the kiss was heated because the bath water was hot.

-you wrapped your arms around his neck and he wrapped his around your waist as you kiss.

-you felt him getting hard under you which made you moan into the kiss and it turned him on even more

- you started to move your hips against his, and he slide his hands on your hips. You break the kiss to cath your breath and he starts to kiss your neck while you grip his hair gently.

- "can you like...go in?" You whisper "yeah" he whispered back and did what you asked him to.

-after you finish, you both just relaxed in the bath and talked shit about others.

Jay

-he doesn't want to admit how long he's been waiting for this to happen because he is embarrassed and shy 🙄

- he had imagined how your body looks like under all the clothes you wear.

-it would be lie if he said he never got turned on by his thoughts of you 🤔

- you both layed on your bed and talked for awhile. Your legs are over his laps and he is massaging your thighs with his hands while you to talk

- "and then she said I was too loud, like excuse me bitch?" You said and Jay laughed which made you laugh too.

- he switched positions so he is now laying on top of you and placing kisses all over your face

-you wrap your legs around his waist just like you do when you cuddle. "Is your mom home?" Jay asked quietly and you think for a second before answering "no, why?" He smiles and pecks your lips "wanna do it?" He asks and you blush but nod.

-you both were super excited to do it, jay got up for a second to lock the door and close the curtains because at this time, neighbours usually hang their clothes out the windows 😬

-then he jumped back on the bed and you started kissing and making out. He took off your shirt and pressed his body against yours. You spread your legs so he can fit between them as you both kiss.

-he first grinded against you a bit Which made you both moan into the kiss and he suddenly got a bit of confidence when he heard you moan and he started grinding more.

-soon, both of your clothes were off. He pushed himself in and you lean your head back in pleasure. He was kissing your neck while thrusting.

-he made sure you had the best time ever

-after you finished, he layed on top of you to calm himself down and you run your fingers through his hair and kiss his head.

Jungwon

- this boy is a rollercoaster, he would be giving you signals that he wants to do it but when you guys are on your way to do it, he would get shy and just not want it anymore.

-you decided to let him be because its a very intimate thing to do and you dont wanna pressure him.

-you would catch him biting his lip while looking at you, and checking you out alot but you didn't think much of it since all boys are the same (they're not)

-one day, you decide to have movie night at his place because why not.

-you dressed up pretty casual but not warm enough since it was pretty cold.

-you sat on his bed shivering a bit from thr coldness, you only had Shirt on and it was with no sleeves "Babe, are you serious? Why didn't you wear something warm?" He aske you worried, you pout and look at him "because i didn't know it would be so cold"

-he git up and toss you one of his hoodies. You wore it and instantly felt warm. You can't help but burry your face in the hoodie to take in Jungwon's scent "i think I might keep this" you whisper and he chuckled "No way."

-something about you wearing his hoodie was extremely hot to him and it turned him on. He couldn't take his eyes off of you and focus on the movie. He even forgot what movie you two were watching 😭

- you caught him looking at you and smiled "why are you looking at me like that?" You asked in soft tone and he blushed "you're just hot" he said and now you were the one blushing.

-you stayed silent for a moment before saying "Jungwon! Oh my god you made me blush again!"you said and he laughed then threw himself on top of you and started hugging you.

-you hug him back and start placing small kisses all over his face "I wanna fuck you in that hoodie right now" he said, but you can tell it just slipped out without thinking. You stop and looked at him "Jungwon..." You started "im sorry...my mind spoke before me" he said embarrassed and continued "Im just so attracted to you..its making me crazy" he whispered and you blushed"then do it..." You said and be looks at you confused.

- "do what?" He asked "do what you said earlier" you bite your lip and he quickly kissed your lips.

-as he kiss you, he would caressing your sides and grip them gently. He would pull down your bottoms leaving you only in your hoodie.

-after you did it. He layed on top of you and burry his face in your neck to cuddle you.

Sunoo

-he came to your place after school and stayed there the whole day

-when the night came you guys were in your bed talking and cuddling.

-it was around 6 p.m. but it was already dark outside so it felt like it was midnight or something.

-you layed your leg over his hips and he had his hand around your shoulders and the other one was resting behind his head.

- you stayed like that for awhile before you got bored and lift yourself up so you are sitting on his hips. You smiled down at him and stretched your arms out.

-he smiled and place his hands on your hips. You slide yourself down so your and his are touching and you pecked his lips. He pecked yours back and gripped your hips a bit and press them more down into him.

-you smiled and kissed his lips, he guided your hips to grind more against him and then slide his hands down to yours ass to squeeze it playfully 😭

-he rolled on the other side of the bed so he is now on top of you and he kept kissing you a bit more hungry now

-you placed your hand on the back of his neck to keep him close while you slide the other one down to unzip his pants.

-you both had nice time and enjoyed every second of it.

🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

-after that you just went back to cuddling and sleeping.

I deleted Ni-ki one cuz people were threatening me 😑

[mariasont]

DAY ONE — CHECK-IN

welcome to the official start of our beach week! today the bau is arriving at rossi's luxurious beach house — here's everything you need for the perfect vacation kickoff!

road trip tunes — maria's beach playlist

💌[click here to listen!]

what's in everyone's bags?

reader archetypes

shy!reader -> lots of suncreen, oversized cardigan, retro sunglasses, huge straw sunhat, polaroid camera (may or may not be discreetly taking candids of spencer...)

sweeetheart!reader -> homemade baked snacks, extra blankets, her favorite tumblr, her cute planner that she takes everywhere, customized friendship bracelets

bimbo!reader -> sparkly lip gloss, tanning oil, giant heart-shaped sunglasses, fluffy slides (impratical as hell), two full bags of makeup

translator!reader -> kindle loaded with international books, comfy linen shirts, minimalistic sandals, travel-size aromatherapy diffuser, pocket size trivia cards

bau team

hotch -> plain black swim trunks, spf 50, extra cash for emergencies, aspirin, noise cancelling headphones (only essentials)

reid -> clean organic sunscreen, a dozen books, waterproof playing cards, ocean-life travel guide

rossi -> premium wine selection, designer swimwear, expensive cigars, a backup wine opener, monogrammed beach chair

garcia -> themed swimsuits and matching accessories (think pineapples, flamingos, cherries, etc.), emergency snack stash, colorful floaties

morgan -> speaker, portable workout bands, extra towels, multiple water guns (don't ask)

emily -> like three flasks, thriller books, do not disturb oversized sunhat, pictures of sergio

jj -> extra hats, bandaids, portable cooler, multi purpose wipes, bug bite relief cream

BAU BEACH HOUSE SPRING BREAK GROUP CHAT

Penelope: helloooooo my sun kissed angels ☀️✨ how are we doing? status reports pls and thx

Morgan: On the road. Spencer is riding with me. Genius here is explaining ocean tides. Again. 🙄

Reid: I'll smother you in your sleep.

Reid: That is, if you don't kill us first by texting and driving.

Penelope: derek. DONT do that.

JJ: Emily and I just picked up the rental car. ETA around noon! Emily has road-trip snacks covered :)

Emily: Correction JJ brough healthy snacks. I brought road-trip essentials. AKA chocolate and caffeine.

Hotch: Dave and I flew ahead to finalize the rental paperwork and get the keys. House looks good.

Penelope: oh thank goodness, mom and dad are already there to welcome us. hotch, i trust you'll put mints on our pillows? 💖

Hotch: Not exactly on my priority list, Garcia

Rossi: Priorities aside, the house is gorgeous. Fully stocked kitchen, perfect ocean view, and most importantly a wine fridge big enough for my personal stash. We're all set.

Emily: Wine fridge? Rossi, you truly get me.

JJ: Wait send pics! I wanna see!

Penelope: im sending the airbnb link !!! prepare yourself for some serious swooning 💖🏖️ [click here to view house]

[dailydoseofaustinbutler]

The INTERVIEW MAGAZINE shot has nothing but unhinged vibes.

It starts with our man coming home from work. Okay. That's good.

He needs a drink after work.... Okay...

A little music session on the toilet. Okay. It's getting weird.

Taking a break and thinking about the best ways to handle YOU. Yes, daddy.

Deciding he needs a shower, suit and all. And a little help from you with his hair. (Seriously, WTH was this photoshoot?)

Inspection in the mirror. Everything dry and well oiled up. (Arms? Veins? Hello?)

Comes out of the shower and dresses himself in this body hugging simple undershirt and needs to feed the cat. Feral for kitten daddy.

Continues to make a mess in the kitchen and with the food (in this economy? Really? Was this necessary?)

Doing his chores in the house.

It gives drug addict.

It gives sex worker. (Don't get me started with the chain thing on the bed...🤔🙄)

Yeah, put those pouty lips to use....

All this to say: The interview itself is pretty nice. Josh Brolin interviewed him for this and the rapport they have with each other feels genuine.

[moviestarmartini]

madridista by association. — carlos sainz x f!reader

summary: after expressing a small interest, carlos wants to go all in teaching his girlfriend about his beloved club. too bad you’re a bit... resistant at first.

warnings: none! mostly a smau, short paragraphs as intro. pre-established relationship. few sentences in spanish. part of a series !

fc: blanca soler

“Can you check your DMs?”

Carlos looked at you with those pairs of big brown eyes that easily couldn’t have a single thought behind them.

You didn’t even look up from your computer before replying. “De por Dios Carlos, I’m not seeing yet another Real Madrid post!”

You felt the couch sink lower next to you, turning your face to find him staring directly at you. “But you said you wanted to get into my team!” He let out softly and it resembled a whine.

“Yes! But at home! Where I can hear a commentator explain every single thing!” You fussed back, going back to your work.

He scooted closer— you noticed by the hot air coming down your neck— and puckered his lips out to you.

“I’ll explain everything. I’ll show you pictures of the players and what each of them does out on the field.” He batted his eyelashes at you.

I mean, you did say you wanted to start learning more about ‘el club de sus amores’ (his words, not yours), so you were really up against the wall here.

“You’re lucky I’m a woman of my word.” You lamented as if he was forcing you to do atrocities.

“Ay te amo!” He closed the computer, placed it aside and hugged you tightly. “You’ll love mi Madrid, I promise.”

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A/N: i’m writing part two as we speak! i think it’s going to be a three parter, so i hope y’all enjoy this new venture aka me writing for carlos. besitos !!

[rewritingcanon]

nextgen characters and their type of “delulu”:

rose: she believes she deserves everything in life, and naturally she’ll get everything she wants bc shes awesome. like if something doesn’t go her way it’s literally never her fault. she’ll blame it on the most randomest things before she ever thinks to accept responsibility. it’s not her fault dark reunion is out to get her.

james: he’s not delulu he’s just actually delusional. about literally everything. not in the funny haha way. it’s causing him so much strife, somebody please ground this poor man.

albus: i’m sorry but he does have main character syndrome despite going on and onnn about how he doesn’t want attention and he doesn’t want people looking at him. he absolutely does want it he just doesn’t want people thinking about him as only a side character to his dad’s plot. he’s differenttttt guyssssss he’s so much more interestingggg 🙄

scorpius: king of delulu. like every type of delulu. have you ever seen any interaction with him and rose (“she told me to go eat rocks she wants me soooo bad 🤭”). do you remember the nicknames he gave himself. do you remember how his go-to plan was screeching at a newborn infant when he and al got stuck in time. and then he just carries on with his life like that all ain’t nothing. this is all such unreal levels of delusion it’s almost inspiring.

delphi: also unreal levels of delusion but it’s not inspiring it’s just concerning. i think the entire plot of hpcc would go under this.

teddy: so delulu it’s sort of sweet. and it’s for sure completely in the way young teenage girls use ‘delulu’ when talking about their crushes like he will get excited if his crush sends him one 1️⃣ look. he’s convincing himself that the celebrity they thirst over sort of looks like him kinda 🤔. he’s doing the name compatibility and zodiac compatibility and mbti compatibility tests online. he’s getting a palm reading done to see if they end up together. he’s writing “me and x are getting married” 300 times in his diary as a manifestation.

victoire: i feel like delulu is a scale in the shape of a horseshoe, stay with me yall. like on one side you have very delusional and that’s like scorpius level of goofiness. and that’s like comfortable delusion, in the clouds sort of delusion. and then on the other side, you’re so hyperaware of everything happening in life and all of your flaws and problems that i wouldn’t even call it grounded, at this point you’ve sunk through the ground and you’re just dangling there. to the point where this is also being delusional but you think you’re too aware to be it, and on that side you have james. and the people who are the least delusional are in the middle of the horseshoe and walk along the balance. and that’s victoire except she’s holding on for dear life to not get knocked either way. smiling through the pain though.

lorcan: lorcan will say the most mortifying thing imaginable or act super embarrassingly against his will to someone and as a coping mechanism he will actively convince himself that what he did wasnt that bad or he will comfort himself by thinking of scenarios where he did something different, so vividly to the point where he almost believes it.

lily: she’ll see a professional stunt artist or a oil painter with years of experience or a seasoned dragon trick rider and she won’t ever be impressed because she genuinely believes she could do all of that. “my toxic trait is that i think i can” ahhh.

lysander: if you look at him without an overly friendly expression on your face he’s going to believe you’re an opp.

hugo: he thinks he’s a good dancer bless his heart

roxanne: she genuinely thinks she’s a suave jock but she keeps tripping on air

dominique: when caught out in a lie during an argument, she immediately switched to “believe what you want to believe” and exits. she’ll still believe she was right too. #womeninmaledominatedfields

[jazzyblusnowflake]

OMG hi…I really like your art and was wondering if you wanna be mutuals??????????? Also tell me about your MD ships :3c

honey we are dating- .....okay yknow what- HI PRETTY & TALENTED LADY- yess i will absolutely love toooo 🙈💕💕💕💕💕

also lets see uhhh okay this is an excuse for me to just... expload-

keep in mind not every ship is meant for all of you so dont badger me about stuff that ISNT CANON or YOU DONT SHIP. contrary to whatever you believe, when somone posts about THEIR ships, nobody wants to hear about you NOT shipping it on THAT EXACT post.

hang in there, this gon be a long one >:p

First off we are starting strong with Nuzi- Biscuitbites obviously thats a given- these two just have too much to be said about why and how they make eachother the best version of eachother, whether they ever became canon or not- they fit like puzzle pieces- they lessen eachothers negative traits by being their for eachother.

next is Vuzi- Violentviolet, they are my favorite kind of enemies to lovers 😔 but its also tragic smh. kinda pissed off at how V always does something good in Uzis favor only when she is LITERALLY PASSED OUT- either in the camp ep on the bus or in Alices lab. like damn ofFUCKINGcourse Uzi wouldnt know she cares about her 😭😭😭

envuzi- Violentbitingbiscuits, i love these goobers with all my heart- they deserve the best 😔💕💕💕💕

envy - [does this poor ship just NOT have an exclusive FINDABLE tag name??? im calling them GoldenMemories...], i like to think that if they were in the manor still, and nothing bad had ever happened, these two would be comforting eachother in the healthiest way possible. V needs someone like N and N is just adorable like that uwu

Next we have JxTessa/Jessa- [calling them Fancyblades cuz why not-] J deserves some closure for the shit shes gone through smhhh 😔, its a tragic yuri of J loving and wanting something she probably already accepted she couldnt have, and even then she gotta deal with Ns ass being the favorite one regardless of how hard she tries to be perfect... sighhh i wanna imagine them in a future where Tessa was spared as the only human and J could save her 😭😭😭😭 Tessa might have loved doing mechanical stuff or wore black to hide grease/oil stains on her clothes from her parents and wore gloves to hide her oily stained hands- i want her to have a scene of wiring drones back to life and saving them and saying something like "hey there, you made it! dont worry, ill take care of you, youre my friend now :3" or something //dies//, also before anyone says it- even if Tessa was a teen in the flashbacks- romance is not exclusive to ADULTS, teens can love eachother without having sexual stuff involved. no she was not their MOTHER figure, she was their FRIEND who liked to fix robots for herself to not be alone in a house where her own parents literally chain her up as punishment. i dont even know why im arguing about this, people headcanon or make aus about characters NOT being dead all the time and if Tessa was alive for as long as J thought she was, Tessa would have been a perfectly fine adult either way. so counting this, yes shes canonically considered an adult when Cyn tries to imitate an adult humans body 🙄 makes as much sense as everything else i guess-

next ones i got is NorixYeva/Neva- Solverlilies- i just think theyre neat 😭😭😭 and once again, like everything else in this franchise- they are tragic yuris 😔 damn liam im finding a pattern over here 🤨 anyway, i like to think they either got closer in the lab experimentations or were already close when they were working as WDs in the campsite area for the humans. obviously canonically they were probably straight or just not into eachother romantically- [Nori either u have the worst taste men or Khan just fucking lost it after you died-] but also on the other handddd.... they have 2 hands and they are robots, i want them to kiss like two barbie dolls and im gonna make them do just that-

DollxLizzy/Dizzy- Bloodypink, wost fucking ship names ever, i cant find shit on them with these tags and it makes me angry >:/ at this point 2/3s of my ships are just tragic yuris smh, Doll did not deserve any of the things handed to her, even if she went about doing some things the wrong way i wish Lizzy didnt just abandon her- but then again, Doll did kinda abuse Lizzys trust and Lizzy got scared of being close to a serial murderer so.... morality calls this a draw? 😭 im crying... i wish someone was there to help Doll... sigh... i like to think Lizzy would have waited for Doll to just come back at some point... oh well, thats why AUs exist :"3 //sobs in the corner//

DollxUzi/Dollzi- Bloodybats, this ship is so underrated to me... they could have been... so much more. but why weren't they? did Yeva abandon ever getting close to Uzi when she was a kid after Nori died? did Uzi and Doll just never play around together as kids when their mothers were so close? were they ever close and something went wrong as they grew older? at worst they could have been like sisters together, and at best maybe more than friends. i just dont know what happened here, like Yeva could have tried to keep an eye on Uzi, maybe Uzi could have found Dolls powers so cool before having them too- i dont know theres literally tons of possibilities- but if Doll deserved to be saved or cared for by anyone, at least one of them should have been Uzi... sigh.

ThadxV- Killingblonde, yall this is... the cutest shit... ever???? like from here on out we kinda go into the more or less crackship territory but these two are adorable- Dumbass yet wholesome jock boy that just wants to keep his queen happy 😔👌👌👌 He and Uzi would have so much to talk about on "crushing on literal murder bots that stabbed and almost ate us" its literally love at first stab smhhh 😫💕

ThadxSam- Smokyjock ???? for some fucking reason??? i dont know what my brain did here man- i just like the trope of someone getting under Thads skin- like pair up the healthy sports loving gym boy with the lazy but wholesome dumbass that does drugs or is always just sleep deprived and Thad is always trying to just... take care of his ass and make him take care of himself but he just WONT SMHHH-

okay some more or less crack ships down here:

ThadxN: it speaks for itself. its too adorable and youll go blind from the light of wholesomeness-

ThadxNxUzi: Uzi will die here from the overwhelming wholesomeness... oh bonus if its just a 4s polycule of ThadxNxUzixV i mean i know im pushing my luck but.... random crackships go brr- V and Uzi will complain but love their dumbass golden puppy partners-

ThadxUzi: i think they could have been close and Thad caring about her as a childhood friend turned crush sounds just too cute for me 😔

LizzyxUzi: another random ass rivals to lovers or some shit idk what this is, Lizzy would pay Uzi to kiss the fuck out of her i dont make the rules-

ThadxLizzy: in some cases where they are NOT headcanoned as siblings or cousins, i think they have a good energy of wholesome jock bf and girly queen cheerleader lol, Thad is just a good bf eitherway-

DollxUzixLizzy: the gals would not leave a single second of silence for the small gremlin i swear to God- [Uzi is gay as FUCK for her gfs, absolute girloser unit with her gorgeous but crazy gfs]

okay for the end i have some characters that arent ships but i wish they could have become closer as friends or work out their issues...

J and N- too much abuse and toxicity here, i wish they could talk together more and see they have a lot of things in common- maybe a full line of dialogue from J without threatning N in every sense of the manner would be nice for a change =_=

Doll and V- again, a bit morally ambiguous to ship a character with the murderer of your family, esp when said murderer hasnt expressed regret lmao, but i wish they could at least be friends... Dolls disdain for the murder drones pushed her to end up the way she did. maybe if she didnt do it alone she would have been alive by now. so i like to think what would have happened if she and V could have made up- not necessarily Doll forgiving her- but at least having the space to grow and understand why they did they things that happened.

Cyn and literally ANYONE- i want the solver to be SEPARATE from Cyn- i wish Cyn would have still existed somewhere down there and was savable- i wish this poor child AI had a happy ending to her by connecting with the others as ACTUAL siblings... goddamnit 😔

aaaand thats it for this fine ass day 🫡 yall are welcome to ask about any of these- boy the tags are gonna be.... a lot.

[ultrone]

─ ౨ৎ ‧˚ witch!gf!lottie whose parents forced her to get back into her meds right after getting rescued from the wilderness, but stayed in touch with her spiritual side.

─ ౨ৎ ‧˚ some random hcs

“what’s this rock for?” “it’s not a rock, y/n, it’s a crystal 🙄”

literally harassed you into giving her your birth information in detail, and ended up memorizing your entire birth chart and looking up what everything meant.

“lotts, why did you hide a rose quartz under my bed? we’re literally dating already 😭”

once, she ghosted you for an entire day because she had a dream where you were flirting with someone else, and she swore on her life that it was a prophetic vision and that it was actually going to happen 🙄 obviously, she couldn't go 24 hours without being near you, so she drove over to your house in the middle of the night with a defeated expression and a pout, wanting to cuddle you to sleep.

“we got the empress card! we’re getting married!”

unfortunately for you, her intuition got so good that she always knows when you’re lying 😭 like don’t even bother trying.

whenever she comes over to your house, she cleanses your room with incense. she also placed an amethyst, a pink calcite, and a prehnite under your pillow so that you never get nightmares about the plane crash ever again.

made you stop talking to misty cuz “her vibe was off” LMAOO 😭

you're convinced that she curses anyone who tries to flirt with you ☠️☠️ once, a girl flirted with you at a party and wouldn't leave you alone until lottie intervened. the monday after the party, that same girl was suddenly absent from school for a week, supposedly due to a severe case of food poisoning, even though she seemed perfectly fine just two nights earlier (the night of the party). coincidence? don’t think so 🤨🤔

got mad at you for stealing her pendulum to cheat on one of your exams as a desperate last resort for not studying LMAOO

"it doesn't work like that, y/n," she said with a sigh. "but look! it spun in circles when i asked if the answer was 'c,' and i got it right," you replied in defense.

whenever you're feeling unwell, she rubs essential oils on the aching body part and prepares herbal tea to help you relax. she’s still learning about oils and herbs, though, so you find it adorable how she stands in the kitchen with her little handwritten journal, flipping through the pages until she finds the remedy that will help you, and then prepares it for you 😭

“get away from me, my girl’s a witch she’ll hex you 😒”

[the-anime-enthusiast]

today is Iida's birthday !!!! maybe some drabbles/headcannons about what it would be like to celebrate with him :3?

TENYAS BDAY‼️‼️

headcannons and drabbles 😜

for everyone else who has requested stuff and I haven't replied, I'm so sorry 😭 I just moved 4 states away from home by myself and I've been busy ASFFF but I'm finally starting to get some free time again so pls be patient with me, I appreciate it 🙏

GIFT IDEAS 🎁

Okay so this first one is oddly specific, but every time I go on my own personal Tenya Iida bend, I alwaaayyyss think of this. My fav "perfect gift for him" idea is a pair of glasses (stick with my now), but not just any pair, a pair with his hero name

"Ingenium"

engraved in the side‼️ It may seem kinda dumb cause hes got like, idk a bagillion pairs of glasses, but these are perfect for special occasions and we all know he prefers the finer things in life so I think he's love this 😌😌 (possibly sheds tears bc he loves his brother like it's nobody's business and he feels the weight of this gift in his soul, ong)

My favorite gag gift ideas all come down to one thing, oranges. (ifykyk but de I will still explain) So, as a lot of Tenya fans know, his quirk uses oranges/orange juice as the fuel for his engines (no I'm not lying, it's random ik, his family has so many random traditions and small details thrown into the show, I love them sm 💞)

Like many people, I love gag gifts, and I would have a field day with this. I'm talking sunglasses shaped like oranges, bottles upon bottles of assorted orange juice, Sunny D merch, the whole nine yards. While this HC is made to be a gag gift, I think he would actually lose his shit over this, like best gift he's ever received type shit. He'd keep a specific shelf on his bookshelf for all things orange you get him (like a shrine or sm shi 💀) It def weirds ppl out when they don't know the story behind the shelf, but he loves it 😌👍

Another gag gift idea I love 😋 (okay so rq)

fun fact Abt me: I'm in mechanics and I js know bro would eat up auto mechanics related gag gifts Soo much 😭😭

Like cleaner for his mufflers, car oil (strictly for shits and giggles) js dumb shit like that 😭 Again, definitely has a stash/shrine for all this stuff, everytime you tell him he can get rid of it

"it was just a joke tenya, you know you don't have to keep it right?"

"well dear, it could come in handy one day! You never know ☺️"

Spending the Day Together 💞

Bros prim and proper, if your lucky, you wake up before him. It's no secret that appreciates the finer things in life (and the small things, atp he appreciates literally everything. Tenya is an angel sent from heaven and don't you forget it ✋) But if you decide to wake this man up to some bomb ass breakfast, I'm talking bacon, eggs, possibly pancakes, and ofc a big ass glass of orange juice he WILL tear up. I know deep in my soul he's an emotional (or at least dramatic) gift reciever.

I feel like his birthday would actually be a pretty average day, other than the morning and night. He ofc wants to have breakfast with you, whether it's cooking or the two of you going out, but he makes a NIIGHT out of his birthday. Y'all are doing it all don't even play ✋ Anything he could think of that you would also enjoy, is going on the list. (ofc there's a list, this is Teny Iida were talking Abt 🙄🙄)

There happens to be a festival near by? ✅

Oh your in a town known for it's street foods? Take a wild guess where your going. ✅

Open Business Shack street strip? You're walking that thing about 50 times. ✅

Art Museums. Movies. Live Music. Wining and Dining. Walks in a Park. Walks on the beach. Hero conventions. Literally any event near or on his birthday y'all are going to. You can try to plan all you want for him but he's got things mapped out before you ever thought possible. Something to be grateful for though, he doesn't mind it. He doesn't mind planning all of these things for HIS birthday because making you happy in the process is more than enough for him to get by (selfless baddie).

At the End of the Day 🌆

As much as I'd like to think, and we'd all like to think, that Tenya gets in a good amount of alone time with you at the end of his birthday, it just doesn't happen (ikik trust the process 😔)

After a long day of walking around the town, eating great food, spending way to much money on entrance fees to museums, gift shops, and that great food I mentioned, bros pooped (sry guys I'm js a girl and idk how else to word that with equal humor to that phrase 😔)

The second you walk through that door bags are crashing into the ground, shoes are being thrown across the room (not rly tho cuz u leave ur shoes by the front door 👍), clothes are being scattered across the living and bedroom. All bro wants to do is crash into his bed. He barely has time to out his night cap on 😔😔

It's slightly mundane but sweet because trust me ✋ After a day like the one he has planned y'all's bed sounds like heaven. I mean you can swear you hear the angels themselves singing to you once y'all slink into bed together, and honestly he wouldn't have it any other way. Spending an amazing day with his amazing partner, then getting into an even more amazing bed with said partner at the end of his lil adventure 💞

this is kinda on the short side, but it's late ash where I'm at and I'm tired asff BUT I FINALLY WROTE SMT AGAIN 😍😍 (praise God life was getting so boring) I hope y'all enjoy! I haven't been an iida girlie for awhile now but y'all are bringing it back 😜 (not to mention that one scene from the anime where it's class 1-A vs Deku and bros looking extra yummy) (slay) (pls don't come for me I'm 18 and have been watching this show since I was 12)(I'm also asexual so I'm not being weird I swear)(ik some of my reposts say otherwise but guys good writing is good writing what can I say 😭🙏)

Hope y'all have a wonderful night!

Lots of love 💞

BYYYEE ‼️‼️

[theothernads]

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☰ SYNOPSIS: ₊˚⊹♡ : With the third magical academic year starting, you and Jungwon plan to have a normal school year and complete many goals. Except, you have to earn Enchantix with your frequent burn-outs, and Jungwon wants to become a full-fledged warrior and push past his anxiety. With their own goals in mind, they feel like 2 idiots that keep meeting by chance. However, when mysterious events threaten the magical kingdoms and schools, the specialists and fairies have to figure out the culprit and save the magical universe. But fate has other plans for their adventures and for your ‘coincidental’ meeting with Jungwon.

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ONE THING ABOUT HANNI WAS THAT SHE WENT ALL OUT FOR HER BIRTHDAY — STARTING IN THE MORNING. At about 7.50 AM sharp, a strident tune blasted throughout the dorm and made you and Minji flinch awake in the confines of your bedsheets.

Minji groaned, tugging the blanket over her head whilst you pressed the pillow over your face. It hadn't worked because she instantly burst through the doors, dancing her way in and yelling at the top of her lungs of how it was her birthday.

"Get up, you lazy roaches!" She had exclaimed. You and Minji simply sent a similar groan of annoyance to her. Hanni rolled her eyes, the loud bass seemingly shaking the ground more until you felt it in your chest.

One moment, you were on the verge of sleep, and next, you were crying out in shock as a heavy weight had flung onto your back, wriggling like a fish out of water.

"Hanni! I'm going to kill you!" You whined loudly, and it only earned a giggle to taint your tired ears. Clearly, her mind was coloured with anything but seriousness and empathy for your sleep schedule.

She kept complaining about how you can't be tired and that a simple Magix coffee would fix your system. Bearing in mind, you and the girls left for the salon at around 1 pm.

So, Hanni had woken you up even though you should have resided in your bed for a few more hours. 3 hours at most to regain any type of energy that was stolen by her.

Right now, you were sipping on a creamy coffee whilst waiting for Hanni to talk to the receptionist at the salon. It was a pastel pink and beige business with fancy, oval mirrors, hearts clipped onto every corner, and the softest lighting that stretched on to fill the entire room.

It was utterly adorable.

Containing a yawn, you took another swift sip. Minji chuckled at you after easily sipping her iced fruit tea. A watermelon flavour.

"At this rate, you might fall asleep standing," she teased you with a nudge to the side. In retaliation, you nudged her back.

"Shut up. The coffee is doing its job," you remarked. Minji hummed in mock understanding, nodding.

"Of course, by making you yawn more." She raised an eyebrow at you, but you didn't miss the sneaky smile creeping at her lips. Deciding not to entertain her jokes, you stuck a tongue out at her, fueling her giggles.

The treatments varied, but you only desired one thing — sleep. Extra sleep was everything to you, so you chose the hair treatment where they would wash, dry, oil it, and whatever. It was honestly a parade of self-care that Hanni happened to be paying for.

Besides, dozing off would cut off all the chances for those pesky flowers to bloom in your hair if an emotion swept you away in its currents.

Honestly, you really shouldn't have felt like this — the fatigue was slowly returning to your body the more you went to classes, but you didn't want to tell your mother of it. Neither did you want to acknowledge the sharp thoughts of self-deprecation, the words hitting like arrows.

Hurtful and offered no easy way to heal.

After Hanni touched up the colour of her electric blue and pink side fringes, she had yapped about how incredible this new music café was, how they had newly opened and she could hear the melodic tunes from miles away. Almost as if it was singing to her even through her dreams.

With touched-up hair tied in the way you desired, you and the girls walked down the sprightly street. Dani had her arm linked with yours, noticing the claws of fatigue engraved into your features.

She didn't comment on it, though, which you were grateful for.

"Omg, here it is!" Hanni exclaimed, pointing to this purple building, the neon blue sign competing with the daylight. This music café was called a simple 'Magix Melody', and inside, the pink sunset lighting was sprinkled into places across the interior, the walls a copper colour that instantly filled anyone with warmth.

You and the girls entered, a ding calling out to any servers nearby. The place oozed with warmth compared to the chilly breeze outside. You shuddered.

A waitress directed everyone to a long table that stretched on for the whole café, and placed the menus diligently before everyone.

"Guys, don't even think of getting too much. Otherwise, we can't eat at the restaurant I booked," Hanni said as she propped herself on the tall stool.

"Yeah, Minji. You always over order, and then we have to sit through your indecisiveness," Hyein said with a pointed look. Minji scoffed, swiftly flipping the page of the menu over.

"I do not. I'm just hopeful," she attempted to correct everyone. You and the girls chuckled slightly, not believing her poor attempt of constructing a lie.

"Well, we can't risk getting things we don't like." Dani scanned the menu with you. The drinks definitely looked delectable. And then, Hanni gasped.

"But look! There's a literal 'Sonic Swirl' drink! We have to get it—"

Minji clapped a hand over Hanni's mouth. Or, she reduced the volume by twenty per cent, glaring at the loud one, who was now glaring right back.

"We know, Hanni. We all have menus as well," she chastised and let her hand fall. You and the others smiled whilst Hanni rolled her eyes with mirth.

"I'm the birthday girl, so I can be as loud as I want."

"Yeah, if it doesn't get us kicked out." Haerin put the menu down with a raised eyebrow, the small patch of purple skin beneath her bangs shining slightly.

"To be fair, we are the only ones in here," you said, gesturing to the vastly empty spaces with tranquillity floating at every corner.

Hanni beamed, nodding as if you had given her a great reason to be celebrating her birthday so loudly. "Yn gets it."

"But, you do give headaches," you added on, casually staring back down at the menu. Failing to realise the sulk stitching into Hanni's face, she simply left it at that.

Halfway through, after getting the drinks and some pastries, your phone vibrated on the mahogany table. When you looked, Leerae's name popped up on the glass phone, asking where you were.

You scanned the messages diligently before turning to the girls. "Girlies?"

They all perked up simultaneously, as if in sync.

"Leerae said she saw us in town... she wants to know if she could join us?" You said to them, wanting to be a nice person to Leerae.

Generally, she didn't really hang out with you guys much, but she had allowed you deeper into her social circle. You didn't feel as if you were invading her space.

A silence fell over the group, one swarmed with unease and bewilderment. Confusion, really. Then, Minji straightened her back as she sat opposite you, hand idly twisting her cocktail glass.

"It's up to Hanni," she chimed, and all eyes snapped to the birthday girl. Said girl in question sipped the baby blue and crimson drink, her extended silence anchoring your positivity to the ground.

"I mean, more the merrier, I guess," she said with a small shrug, smiling kindly. It was that type of smile that couldn't reject anything

"You sure? I can just lie and say we're going home," you suggested and refrained from picking up your phone before a decision was reached. Hanni shook her head.

"Just invite her over. Maybe we could make her pay for our meals." She slightly smirked.

Leerae was joining after all.

...

WHO EVEN HAD A 2 WEEK BIRTHDAY ANYWAY? Heeseung did, of course. One to celebrate outside and at home. Jungwon found it a little ridiculous, but it was his wish to do so.

And he couldn't argue with that.

First of all, the day started at one PM when Heeseung slept in and snored without a care in the world. Considering he wanted to go out, the others truly thought he would bail and forget about going out.

It wouldn't be the first time he had done that. Though, despite the doubts from the group, Heeseung was ready by two PM, dressed in some dirty charcoal pants, a hoodie he easily zipped up, and a hat atop his wine-red locks.

Heeseung walked into the living room, seeing the boys already gathered and sat in the lounge, either on phones or talking. He frowned.

"So you guys were ready this whole time?" Heeseung inquired with a sag of his shoulders. Jay scoffed, leaning back with crossed arms.

"We've been ready since twelve. You know, because we had alarms."

The others murmured in agreement, causing Heeseung to give a vulgar gesture with his middle finger.

In town, the chaos was no different with the boys muttering what restaurant to go to and why they didn't care that Heeseung didn't have breakfast.

"It's your fault!" Jake had exclaimed.

"I was literally pre-finishing my homework," Heeseung remarked back as the group walked into the busy town centre of Magix. Sunghoon smirked a little, as if he knew something the others didn't.

"What homework? All I heard was your keyboard. And since when did you ever do homework before the weekends? You do it the hour before class," he called him out.

Heat rushed up Heeseung's neck, dismissing the words with a wave of his hand, and shoved his hands into his hoodie pockets.

Jungwon rolled his eyes, but it wasn't unfriendly at all. The boys were still discussing the place to eat when Jungwon was hurled forward by Riki. He turned and gave a look, which Riki just shrugged.

"They keep arguing over the restaurant they want to dine at. But to be honest, I choose that one." Riki pointed up ahead on the left.

The diner had a pastel yellow canopy, glass windows that had thin, yellow writing that displayed the name.

"Taste of Magix?" Jungwon repeated as they approached the front door. Riki hummed, hanging an arm around Jungwon's shoulders, directing him there.

Without even deciding, the other talkative members followed along, as if magnetised to Jungwon. That's what always happened. It was an unspoken dynamic that made up the friend group.

Jungwon walked, and they followed.

Once in front of the doors, Jungwon caught sight of the slight emptiness that pervaded the tables, leaving them absent. It left an ease that solidified his decision to go in, even if Heeseung didn't say where he wanted to eat.

"How about here?" Jungwon suggested to the others when he glanced over his shoulder. Heeseung was currently pushing Jay, Sunoo was laughing beside a smirking Sunghoon. And Jake was recording, of course.

When Jungwon spoke, they all straightened slightly. Heeseung stepped up and examined the shop with a fleeting gaze before nodding.

"Sounds good to me," he said with a shrug. The others murmured in agreement, and before Jungwon knew it, he was ushered in first without a second to steady himself.

The glass door hit his back as the others gathered behind him, urging him in, and he yelped when the door gave way and made him bump into the next thing there.

The next thing was a back and a startled 'oof' from whatever he bumped into. Glaring at Riki, Jungwon turned and froze when he saw you.

There you were, in a cosy cardigan with navy and beige stripes and a black skirt. And your eyes widened as they stared back at his, the pink, flushed flowers of embarrassment sprouting spontaneously in your hair. Jungwon raised an eyebrow but realised he was just standing there.

"I'm... so sorry," Jungwon mumbled after clearing his throat. The boys behind him finally stopped pushing and making a hassle. You peeked around him and saw the same six boys from the dragon incident.

One of them stopped, Sunghoon, and recognition swept over his eyes, face softening. You looked away to an awkward Jungwon.

"It's fine. Um, what are you doing here?" You asked softly, your tone melting his heart slightly. It felt like a burn in his chest, but one that he enjoyed slightly.

"Heeseung hung wants to celebrate his birthday," Jungwon replied smoothly. Your eyes lit up, and you pointed behind you to Hanni, the girl with pink and blue highlights.

"Hanni's birthday is today as well." You smiled up at him sweetly. He returned the look of ease before Heeseung wrapped an arm around his shoulder, pulling the younger one in.

That must have been the dude called Heeseung. You gave a wave, to which the taller dude smiled before turning to Jungwon.

"Are you gonna get us a table or keep staring at our fairy here?" Heeseung said, loud enough for you to hear and for the embarrassment to sweep up your neck.

Even Jungwon wanted to crawl into a hole and die, but he settled for nudging the older one in the ribs. Heeseung recoiled, rubbing his side with a scowl.

"I was waiting for them to get a table first. We're in line."

Heeseung glanced to you and the other girls again and gave a sly smile. You didn't exactly know what plans were being built behind it.

"Why don't we join you?" Heeseung chimed up, realising how red Jungwon's ears had gotten, and when he said that, Jungwon whipped his head to the older one.

Raising a sceptical eyebrow, you glanced at Heeseung and then back to your friends. Hanni was still talking to the waitress, and the girls, plus Leerae, were huddled around. Well, this was a tiny bit awkward.

Turning back to Heeseung, who was getting burned by Jungwon's sceptical stare, you spoke. "I'm... not the one to decide that."

Now, Heeseung's curiosity intrigued him more as he leaned forward to you.

"How come?"

"It's... Hanni's birthday. So, you would have to talk with her, to be honest," you said with a slight nudge of the head to your friend. Heeseung's eyes lit up as if some revelation had shined upon him.

"Birthday? What a coincidence! My birthday is today as well!" He exclaimed. Jungwon scoffed in response, a slight mirth in his eyes when he glanced at you.

"Not really. His birthday is next week. He just wants to be dramatic and celebrate it this week," he said, making you smile a little. Heeseung stuck a tongue out at Jungwon for revealing his secret.

"Don't say it too loud. We might not get a discount," mumbled the older one.

From behind you, Hanni went to grab your hand when she saw the familiar faces of the boys. When she saw Jungwon, she gave you a sly side-eye, to which you frowned slightly, knowing there was a landslide of thoughts she wanted to tease you with.

More plush pink flowers sprouted in the sides of your hair, and your cheeks burned.

"So, what's going on?" She inquired cheekily. Heeseung returned the same type of grin, and you noticed how similar their vibes were. Both of them had ingrained seeds of mischief in their demeanour.

It made both you and Jungwon nervous.

"Well, I was suggesting merging our tables together. But I had to ask the birthday girl apparantly," Heeseung replied easily. Hanni quirked an eyebrow, glancing to you thoughtfully.

God knows what she was even thinking. You thought it was a girl's day out. Then, she smiled and straightened her posture.

"Sure. Why not."

That's how you found yourself sat along the long couch, two tables pushed together, and with Jungwon sat next to you, arms almost brushing timidly.

You were holding your breath half the time, attempting to rein in the shyness sprouting in your chest, making it hard to think. Of course, Hanni had to agree. Of course, her sociability had to welcome anyone so easily. Sigh. She was just too kind.

It was admirable in a way.

Jungwon shifted, glaring at Heeseung because he knew that his hyung placed him there purposely. Heeseung ignored him, as if his gaze wasn't cutting into his very skin.

Distracting yourself with the menu, the waitresses soon came and took the orders in, and that left you on the edge of two simultaneous conversations. One is the boys, and then the girls as well.

You fiddled with your black skirt, stiffly sitting and pondering to yourself. You might as well make use of this awkwardness and let it evolve into something amicable.

Biting down on the anxiety, you shifted your gaze to Jungwon, who fiddled with his glass phone, sitting as silently as you.

"So... do you and Sunghoon duel each other often?" You asked timidly. Jungwon, not hear a word you said, abruptly lowered his head to you only to bump hard into your forehead.

A burst of pain erupted in the spot. and you winced along with Jungwon. You touched your forehead, and Jungwon panicked.

"Fuck. I'm sorry," he murmured, his hand brushing against your forehead, making your eyes freeze as he did that. The words dried in your throat, and you didn't understand how he had quite the effect on you.

More pink flowers sprouted in your hair, and his eyes were drawn to them, his hand already brushing past your locks to caress them out of pure curiosity. You don't think you were even breathing.

"Sorry... um, what did you say?" He asked, removing his hand from your head, and you let out a small puff of air.

"I was asking about your duels with Sunghoon... if it happens often," you repeated, more awkwardness gripping your tone and forcing your eyes to wander down to your skirt.

A small chuckle left his lips, the memory of your older brother laughing at him engraved in his mind. Like another sore memory he had to live with.

"Oh... that. You... uh, didn't see me fall, did you?"

A small smile and laugh slipped past your lips, amused mostly. The reaction already gave him an answer, and he ran a hand through his dark locks.

"Don't laugh..."

"I'm sorry, I... I didn't mean to. It's nothing to be embarrassed of," you reassured him, small, golden flowers replacing the pink ones that dissipated.

"And these..?" Jungwon questioned softly, his hand obliviously plucking the magic flower from your hair, only for it to crumble into specks of sparkles before disappearing completely in his palm.

Again, your muscles bolted into place until he took his hand away. Clearing your throat of the memory of a moment ago, you spoke. "They're flowers that pop up according to my emotions, so don't mind them."

There was an intruige that sparkled in his gaze, and he crossed his arms, eyes stuck to the sides of your head.

"That's... interesting, actually." Jungwon tilted his head.

"More like annoying. They come up everywhere," you corrected him, thinking of all the times your emotions showed in class and gave way your unknown answer to the teacher. Jungwon just nodded with mirth.

"Hey, at least we can tell if you're lying," he teased, making you roll your eyes slightly despite the warmth you felt from the small interaction.

"I'm an honest person anyway," you mused, tilting your chin up at him when he turned. Tilting his head in that attractive way again, he smirked ever so slightly.

"I'll take your word for it."

The interaction was short, but it a sprouted a sweet bud in your chest, filling the awkward gaps that had cracked there. For now, you were satisfied with that. And you knew you wanted more of what his words could plant into your chest.

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Unexpected Chapter 24: Yeah... We Crash

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Mia

Mia's trembling fingers paused above the glowing screen of her phone. The last remnants of a once-blazing sunset bled away outside her window, mimicking the slow drain of resolve from her heart. Her thumb hovered, then decisively tapped out a message, her breath hitched in her throat as she sent it off.

Mia: Are you still at work?

Jason: Hi M. How are you? Oh me? I’m good.

Mia: 😒 Hi Jason. So…?

Jason: Yes. Still at work. What’s up?

Mia: Can you stop by on your way home? I need you.

Each word she typed was an admission of defeat.

Jason's reply came quick, laced with a smugness that felt like a tight coil in her stomach.

Jason: I knew you couldn't stay away. 😉

Mia: 🙄 Stop being a dick, Jay. You know what…

Mia stopped short of taking back the invitation. She couldn’t. She tried to keep her desperation from seeping through. She needed physical support, not his ego-stroking games.

Jason: Alright, alright. I’m kidding. You know I can never say no to you, M. I'll swing by after my last client. Does my key still work?

His message was casual, almost flippant, but she could sense the underlying anticipation.

Mia: Absolutely not! Your key hasn’t worked in ages. I’ll leave the door open for you. Just come in when you get here.

Mia’s heart sank a little further, disappointed in herself that she gave into her urges… that she gave in. It hadn’t even been a week since she walked out on Chan. She set the phone aside, a hollow feeling growing in her chest, and made her way to the sanctuary of her bathroom.

In the privacy of the steam-filled room, the shower's warmth enveloped her like a comforting embrace she so sorely missed. Mia massaged shampoo, followed by a deep conditioner, in her hair. She stood under the stream of water to rinse everything out. As the water cascaded down her body, washing away the day's grime, Mia's mind betrayed her, replaying memories of Chan: his smile, his touch, the way he looked at her like she was the only one in the world. His goddess.

A sob broke free, muffled by the sound of the water. She leaned against the cool tiles, letting the tears mix with the stream pouring over her. Here, in the solitude of her shower, she allowed herself to grieve what might have been.

"Get it together, woman," she whispered to herself, her voice barely audible over the rush of water. With a shaky exhale, she turned the knob to shut off the stream and stepped out onto the bathmat, her feet leaving damp imprints on the plush surface.

Wrapping herself in the softness of her white robe, Mia caught a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror. Her eyes were red-rimmed, her usually vibrant curls plastered to her head, damp and lifeless. But beneath the vulnerability reflected back at her was the trace of the woman who had fought for everything she had in her life.

Jason is just a band-aid, she reminded herself, tying the belt of her robe a little tighter, as if she could somehow hold herself together with its terry cloth knot. You're stronger than this.

But even as she fortified her defenses with silent pep talks, the echo of Jason's imminent arrival pulsed through her veins, a siren call to the part of her that craved the familiarity of his touch, no matter how toxic it might be.

She added leave-in conditioner to her hair, and a little bit of oil, raking her fingers through the damp curls. That was all she had the energy for right now. She’d have to force herself to do her full hair care routine over the weekend.

Tonight, she resolved, staring down her reflection, tonight is just about getting through.

Mia headed to the kitchen to clean, setting her music player to random. She worked methodically, starting at one end of the kitchen until she reached the sink.

She sighed as she looked at all the dishes she allowed to pile up over the past few days. Washing dishes was her least favorite chore. Chan didn’t mind, though, and had been doing them for her the past few weeks.

Mia scrubbed at a stubborn stain on a plate as she leaned over the kitchen sink. The music from the speakers had been a welcome distraction until a Stray Kids song came on. Collision.

How appropriate, she thought. A song about falling hard for each other, breaking up, then falling apart. Her heart clenched when she heard Chan’s voice in the second verse; she reached over and tapped the device off, plunging the room into silence.

"Silence is better than memories," she muttered to herself, focusing on the rhythm she created as she washed and rinsed the dishes, trying to push away all thoughts of him.

The click of the front door and the soft shuffle of footsteps heralded Jason's arrival. Mia didn't turn around, didn't need to. His presence filled the space behind her, a warm familiarity that both comforted and unsettled her.

"Hey, stranger," Jason said, his voice laced with that same cocksure tone that always made her roll her eyes.

Before Mia could respond, he slid his arms around her waist, pulling her back against him. She felt his lips press against the spot where her neck met her shoulder, gentle yet deliberate. A shiver raced down her spine, her body betraying her resolve.

"Jason, don't," she whispered, but there was no real fight in her voice. It was too easy to melt into him, to forget why this was a bad fucking idea.

Jason ignored her. "I've missed you, M," he breathed out, his breath hot against her skin. He continued to press kisses on the spot. He knew it would turn her on.

Mia sighed as she let herself enjoy his touch. “Thanks for coming, Jay.”

"Of course. You know we're meant to be together."

She tilted her head to the side, that familiar gesture of disagreement, even as her body leaned back into his embrace. "We're not, Jason. You know that."

"Then why am I here, Mia?" he challenged softly, his hand slipping the robe down her shoulder, exposing her skin to the cool air of the kitchen.

"Because I'm weak," she admitted, hating how vulnerable she sounded. "And because you're always there when I fall apart."

His kisses trailed gently across her shoulder and down her back, each one a bittersweet reminder of their tangled past. "That's because I care about you. More than you know."

"Or maybe because you like to feel needed," Mia retorted, though the bite in her words was lost somewhere between her rapid heartbeat and her conflicting desires.

"Maybe," Jason conceded, the word vibrating against her skin as he untied the knot in her belt and removed her robe completely, letting it fall to the floor with a soft whisper. "But isn't that what we all want? To be needed by someone we can't stay away from?"

Mia closed her eyes, the plates forgotten as she surrendered to the moment, to the complex web of emotions that Jason always seemed to weave around her. She knew she would regret this, but for now, the only thing that mattered was the feel of his lips on her skin and the way he made her forget everything else, everyone else, even if just for a little while.

Jason turned Mia around so that she could face him, and brought his lips to hers, kissing her softly. “Admit it Mia,” he whispered against her lips. “You can’t stay away from me.” He snaked his tongue into her mouth as he grabbed her chin to keep it in place.

Mia couldn’t deny it. She couldn’t deny the pull that Jason had on her, even after all this time and all he had put her through. His words were true, and she hated herself for it. But in this moment, with his lips on hers and his hands roaming her body, she couldn’t bring herself to care. She needed this right now.

Jason deepened the kiss, his hands moving down to cup her ass and pull her closer to him. Mia let out a soft moan, wrapping her arms around him as she kissed him back just as fiercely.

Mia's mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions as she responded to Jason's kiss. His familiarity, his closeness, stirred up memories and feelings she had long tried to bury. With his hands moving over her body in a way that once used to set her skin on fire, she felt a flicker of the passion they once shared. But beneath it all, beneath the surface allure, lay the jagged edges of hurt and betrayal, wounds that had never fully healed.

As they separated for air, Mia whispered against his lips, “This doesn’t mean anything more than what it is, Jason.”

He pressed another kiss to her lips before moving his own down her jawline and to her neck. “Whatever you say, M.” He was clearly unconvinced. Mia wasn’t sure she’d convinced herself. What she knew was that in this moment, she couldn’t resist him.

With a gasp of surrender, Mia used her hands to lift his face back up to hers, bringing their lips together once again. As Jason deepened the kiss, Mia found herself responding almost instinctively, her hands reaching to clutch at his shoulders. A part of her wanted this; craved the comfort he offered even if it was only temporary. But another part rebelled against it, reminding her of the pain he had caused, the trust he had shattered. She pushed all of it aside and lifted one of her legs to wrap it tightly behind him, pinning her naked body in place between him and the sink. Jason took that as an invitation to scoop her up, wrapping her other leg around his waist too, and carrying her to the bedroom.

Mia’s mind was a blur as Jason carried her, their lips never leaving each other’s. She could feel the soft fabric of his shirt rubbing against her bare skin. It felt so right, yet so wrong. Her body was responding to his touch, his familiarity, but her mind was still trying to convince her to put a stop to it. She tried to ignore it and focus on the present, on the pleasure he was giving her in this moment. Her heart raced with anticipation and fear, knowing where this was going to lead, but unable to stop herself from giving in.

Jason gently laid her down on the bed, desire evident on his face as he looked down at her. Mia’s breath caught in her throat as she took in the sight of him: his perfectly chiseled features, his captivating eyes, his muscular chest and arms that were now pinning her down against the mattress, bulging through his shirt.

Immediately, Jason’s lips were back on hers, hungrily devouring her mouth in a fiery kiss that left her breathless. His hands roamed across her body, tracing patterns that made her shiver with delight.

He untangled himself from her for a brief moment to strip off his own clothes, his eyes never leaving hers. He reached over to Mia’s bedside table, opening the drawer to retrieve a condom. Mia drank in the sight of him, completely naked now, his skin ridiculously smooth and unblemished, just a shade lighter than hers. He was still so beautiful. Mia felt a surge of desire course through her veins as she watched him roll the condom down his long shaft.

Jason leaned down to capture one of her breasts in his mouth, causing Mia to arch off the bed with pleasure. She felt his hands roaming lower and lower until they reached her thighs and gently eased them apart. He positioned himself between her legs, eagerly seeking entrance.

In one swift motion, Jason entered her with a deep groan. It hurt, but felt oh so good too. Mia bit her bottom lip to stifle a cry of pleasure as he began moving in slow deliberate strokes inside her. His hips met hers with each thrust, creating a rhythm they both knew by heart as their bodies moved in perfect synchronization.

Jason moved his lips back to Mia’s. She tasted him on her tongue as they continued their intense kiss, their tongues dueling playfully against each other's mouths.

Jason pulled away from her lips to watch her, his eyes locking on to hers, searching for something. As he continued to thrust, he leaned down to whisper in her ear.

“Tell me you want me,” he said softly before nibbling on her lobe.

Mia’s breath hitched as she felt his warm breath against her ear. She couldn’t believe what he was asking of her. She wanted him, that was for sure, but could she say it out loud?

Jason pulled back slightly to look into her eyes, waiting for her response. Mia could see the desire burning in his gaze and it only added to her own growing need.

With a shaky breath, she whispered, “I want you.”

As soon as the words left her lips, Jason’s movements became even more intense. Mia moaned loudly as he hit all the right spots inside her. Jason continued to whisper dirty things in her ear, driving her wild. “You still take this dick so well. This pussy is mine. It doesn’t matter how many other guys you fuck; it will always be mine, baby.” It was a game they used to play when they first started dating. In this moment, she wanted this with Jason; the passion, the intimacy, the connection. She wanted more to fill the emptiness currently inside her.

As if reading her mind, Jason leaned down to capture her lips once more in a deep kiss. His hand slid down between them and started rubbing circles on her sensitive nub, while his thrusts came harder and faster. Mia could feel herself reaching her peak, her body trembling as Jason's movements became wilder and more urgent. And then, with one final thrust, she exploded.

As she rode out her orgasm, Mia heard Jason's own grunts of satisfaction as he followed right behind her. They collapsed onto the bed in a heap of tangled limbs and heavy breaths.

The room was a muted sanctuary illuminated only by the soft glow of the bedside lamp, casting shadows that flickered across the walls. Jason's breath was warm against Mia's skin as they lay entangled in her bed. He looked at her with a gaze that held both triumph and tenderness, tracing the line of her collarbone with his finger.

For a few moments, they simply lay there in silence. But then reality came crashing back down on Mia and she couldn't help but feel guilty for what they had just done.

She turned away from Jason and pulled the covers over herself, feeling exposed and vulnerable. She could feel his gaze on her but didn't have the courage to meet it.

But instead of pushing for more or trying to convince her to let him stay, Jason surprised Mia by gently wrapping his arms around her from behind and pulling her close. Mia hadn’t encountered this version of Jason in a long time. The one who was just as sensual and caring to the people he loved as he was an asshole. The one who knew that sometimes it was better to just not say anything in the moment, but rather to just be there and listen instead. This was the Jason she remembered falling in love with.

They lay like that for what felt like an eternity. After a while, Mia turned back to face Jason and nestled against his chest while he held onto her tightly, both of his arms wrapped around her body. And eventually, it started to feel safe and comforting instead of wrong and forbidden.

After about an hour of laying in each other’s arms, neither of them falling asleep, Jason spoke. “You want to tell me what’s going on? What happened to the guy you were seeing.”

Mia sighed as she looked up at Jason. "Nothing to tell. It's just over," she murmured, her voice barely above the rustle of the sheets. The words felt like stones in her mouth, heavy and hard.

Jason's eyes lit up, a spark of something that wasn't just satisfaction; it was hope. "I can't pretend I'm not happy to hear that," he admitted, his thumb brushing her cheek. "When you told me at the gala that there was someone new in your life, my heart nearly stopped. It felt like a punch in the gut. I guess I’d always assumed you’d be there waiting for me, no matter what.” There was a conflicted look in Jason’s eyes as he struggled with his feelings for Mia and the reality of her moving on without him. He used his thumb to tilt Mia’s chin upwards, bringing them eye to eye, the tips of their noses just barely grazing each other. “Mia, I've never stopped loving you. You're it for me, the only one. I know that now."

Mia met his gaze, but let the silence stretch between them. Her heart was a battlefield, love and longing warring with the remnants of hurt and betrayal.

"Talk to me, M," Jason coaxed, his voice a soft plea as he stroked her arm. Mia sighed but didn’t say anything, the weight of their history pressing down on her chest. She broke their gaze and rested her head back on his pecs.

Jason exhaled, the sound thick with regret. He had heard her response loud and clear, despite Mia not uttering a word.

"I know. I’ve been an asshole and an awful partner. I was overly ambitious, too focused on my career and myself, and easily swayed by my dick. I forgot what was important. You." He kissed her forehead, as his hand found hers, their fingers intertwining.

Mia felt the familiar tug of comfort that came from being with someone who knew all her flaws and fears. Yet, there was an ache for something else, a whisper of the growth she'd tasted with Chan.

"Jason..." She hesitated as she thought about what she wanted to say. "You hurt me. You literally crushed me. Every time you cheated and lied, it broke away a little part of my soul. I was desperately in love with you and it felt like it was never enough. Like I was never enough. It took me a while to remember that the problem was you, not me. You were my everything, Jay, but I don't know if I can trust you again after all this time."

Jason’s heart sank at Mia’s words. He knew he didn’t deserve her forgiveness, but he had hoped that she could one day give him another chance. "I know it will take time to earn back your trust.” He took a deep breath and looked into her eyes with all the sincerity he could muster. “You were always enough for me, more than enough. It was my own selfishness and insecurities that led me to hurt you. But I've changed."

Mia listened, her heart torn between wanting to believe him and protecting herself from being hurt by him again. That’s why their casual arrangement worked for her. She didn’t need to trust him to fuck him.

"Can people really change that much?" she asked, searching his hazel eyes for signs of the sincerity she so desperately needed to see.

"Maybe not completely," he conceded. "But we can grow. We can try to be better, for ourselves and for the ones we love. I want to do that for you, Mia. I want to be the man you deserve."

“How much of this is you thinking that you’d lost me for good when you learned I was with someone else? Why weren’t you interested in being the ‘man I deserve’ when I was single?”

“Touché. That’s certainly a part of it; that threat of loss. But Mia, I’m desperately in love with you too. I know you think I only say it when I want something, which is partly true. But I’ve been in love with you ever since I hit on you at that dinner party and you laughed in my face at how corny my game was, turned me down, then walked away to get a shot.” A small smile curled at his lips as he thought of the memory. “I’d never been rejected so harshly by a woman before! And I was hooked.”

As they spoke, Mia's mind wandered back to the laughter and challenges shared with Chan, to how he enjoyed her brash personality, to the way he pushed her to explore new horizons. But Jason had been part of her life for a decade. He knew everything about her: how to turn her on, how to piss her off, how to make her smile. Similarly, Mia knew everything about him: what made him happy, when he was telling a lie, that he’d rather spend money on other people than himself, that he secretly loved plants and gardening. But he had also been the source of some of her largest disappointments and saddest moments. Mia wanted to believe him. She knew deep down that Jason believed what he was saying, but trusting him again would mean risking her heart once more.

"Is it fair, though? To us? To start again, knowing there are still issues we haven't resolved?" Her voice trembled with uncertainty.

"Isn't that part of any relationship? Working through those things together?" Jason pressed, his touch gentle yet insistent.

Her ring felt cold against her warm skin as she fidgeted with it. Mia was caught between the allure of the past and the promise of the future, each holding pieces of her heart in their hands.

"Jason, I..." She trailed off, the conflict within too vast to put into words just yet.

"Take your time," he whispered, pulling her close. "You don’t have to answer right now. I'm here, Mia."

“Thanks,” Mia responded. After a few beats she added, “You know, Jay, we haven’t spoken like this in a long time.”

“Yeah, you’ve been very pissed at me lately and I have continued giving you reasons to be angry with me,” he said with a chuckle, before bringing her hand to his lips for a kiss. “I’m sorry for being a shit friend…. and for being a shit boyfriend.”

“Wish you’d had all this self-reflection 2 years ago,” Mia said sarcastically, as she pinched his nipple. Jason groaned playfully. “I’ve missed this version of us.” Mia nuzzled back against Jason’s chest.

In the quiet aftermath of their conversation, Mia lay in Jason's arms, the echoes of what once was and what could be playing a silent duet in the night.

Mia's fingers traced the outline of Jason's shoulder as he held her, the heat of his skin a stark contrast to the cold knot of uncertainty in her stomach. She wanted to lose herself in this moment, in the familiarity of his touch, but Chan's dimpled smile haunted her thoughts, a ghostly presence reminding her of what she was risking.

"Honestly Jason," she began with hesitation, her voice a fragile thread in the silence. "I can't stop thinking about him."

"Who? That other guy?" Jason's voice rumbled against her ear.

“His name is Chris.”

"Chris? I hate him already. Forget him, Mia. Be here with me." His hands roamed over her back, possessive and sure.

She should have felt comforted, safe within the familiar circle of Jason's arms, but instead, Mia felt adrift, caught between the pull of past and present. The same insecurities, the same fears that had ended things with Jason were now wedges between her and Chan. If she couldn't resolve them...

"I need more time. Maybe we both need time," she whispered, more to herself than to Jason.

"Time won't change how I feel about you," Jason insisted, his lips finding hers in a kiss that spoke of desperation and longing. "You don't need time, Mia. You need me. Let me show you that I can be everything you need and more."

His words unraveled her resolve, and she found herself responding to him with an intensity born of conflict. He pressed his body against hers, sliding his hand down in between her legs. Mia allowed herself to give into his seduction once again. The heat between them had never been a problem; it was everything else.

But then, in the midst of their heated embrace, a sudden flash of clarity pierced through Mia's clouded mind. It wasn't Jason she was yearning for in that moment. Despite how much Jason always turned her on, it wasn't his lips or his touch that she craved. No matter how convincing his arguments were or how skilled his seduction, Mia knew deep down that it wasn't him who held the key to her heart.

Yet, her body continued to betray her, seeking solace in the rhythm of their old dance, while her heart screamed for the feelings she’d unlocked with Chan. Dissonance between her body, mind, and heart, caused a tear to roll down her cheek as she and Jason fucked again.

She wiped it away before he noticed.

The next morning, Mia woke in Jason’s arms. It had been a long time since she’d allowed him to spend the night in her bed.

“Good morning, beautiful,” he said to her as he kissed her on the lips.

“Hi,” Mia ran her hand through her damp curls, pissed at herself for many things, including that she forgot to wrap her hair up, again. She locked eyes with Jason. “Last night was a lot. Waaaaaay too many emotions,” she laughed wryly.

Jason reached out to cup her face in his hands, gazing at her with an intensity that made her heart ache. "I hope you took me at my word last night. I love you and I think we can work through our issues together," he said earnestly. "We can make things right between us again."

Mia wanted to believe him, wanted to believe that they could somehow repair the cracks in their relationship and start fresh, but deep down she knew that things would never be the same between them. They’d never get back what they had in those early years, a friendship that blossomed into love.

"It's not that simple," she murmured. “I need to work through some of this in my head and heart. I know I still love you, too, Jason. It’s just… different. I’m not in love with you anymore. Maybe that will change, maybe it won’t. But I don’t have an answer for you right now. I hope you can be okay with that.”

“I don’t have a choice. I have to be okay with it. And I’m willing to give you the time and space to figure out that I’m your forever person.”

“Thank you, Jason. And thank you for last night.” She gave him a gentle kiss on the lips before she pulled away to start her morning.

A/N: Song: Collision Artist: Stray Kids

Poor Chris was skewered in the comments of the last chapter (though well deserved). Lol! But Mia is just as impulsive as Chris...This is why they get along so well.

Anyway, I don't think I ever mentioned the inspiration for Jason. The person I had in my head when writing Jason's character was the yummy Michael Ealy

[quantumorquanta]

Clipped

Bat boys x gn!reader who got their wings clipped

Tw: violence, blood, kidnapping, protective bat boys, death

Rhysand

Halfillyrian!reader

-You two went there for high lord and high you business

-Ofc Devshit was there😒

-While in a meeting discussing over the camp you felt queasy

-When you went outside to get fresh air you were jumped on before Rhys could do anything, the poison dulled the bond and magic

-The Illyrians we’re angry with having you as their other ruler and someone who was also only half Illyrian

-you were taken to the camp’s dungeons, two men held you down

-you screamed as you felt the muscles in your wings splintered into pieces

-they decided that wasn’t enough

-one by one as you screamed as they shredded the wings off your back

-Rhys just barely missed by minutes

-mans mad af-

-would rip out all of their throats before gathering you in his arms and caressing your face while taking your pain away

-“I’m here darling”

-as you fell asleep of pain and exhaustion in his arms on the flight back, he set you down on his (absolute 20ft long) bed and accessed the damage

-prepared himself to take care of you when the realization hit

-holds you for days, won’t move or leave you till you wished for it

-would heal you personally unless your comfortable with madja

Azreil

-Mistake number one, touching you, even looking at you

-like who do they think they are? 😮‍💨

-would not stop until he got you back, safe and unharmed in his arms

-he’s like a animal- a beast- he will not rest until you can peacefully

-Rhysie pieces is busy so Cassian comes with him

-kill everyone in their way, while cassian takes them out he unbinds you and holds you, rocking you back and forth and shushing, whispering sweet and comforting words softly in your ear as you sobbed for your loss

-top tier healers

-would help you bathe if you want to, only if your comfortable with it, would sit outside the door and wait

-literally throws a mini spa for you like??

-gently rubs oils and creams on your back

-his shadows cooling your back to help you feel better

-Laying on his chest as he runs his hands gently and comfortingly down your arm

-“I’ve got you dear”😮‍💨😭😘

-reads you to sleep😮‍💨📖

Cassian

-have they not learned???

-making death wishes frrr

-you went with him to the camp to train with him and the females and help them emotionally with everything

-he was occupied with a conversation

-It’s amazing that someone was able to get his attention away from you, like literally impossible

-the other female Illyrians screamed as someone grabbed you swooped you away

-this was planned

-his roar of anger could have quite destroyed the mount

-immediately snapped the neck of the ones he was talking to and took off after you

-the man flying you knew that he wouldn’t make it to the ideal spot so, he tore them clean off with his dirty bulky hands midair

-your scream of horror, pin, shock, echoed through The Valley on mountains

-not even a few seconds more and something grabbed you, it was Cassian, you looked up, sobbing in pain at his face of anger

-the other man was shredded btw

-“I’ve got you sweatheart”

-cradles you like glass but holds as if he let you go you would get hurt again

-refused to leave the room of healers

-growled at anyone who came near

-protective Illyrians 🙄

-practically held you from the side of the bed

-when your squirmed in pain he would blow cold air on your wounds😭

-kisses them gently too

-gives you a long forehead kiss before pampering your face

-holds you in the medical bed while pampering you,

-big Illyrian baby🦇

[my-castles-crumbling]

Anon Advice Asks - 6/26

hair anon, usaid anon, @0bsessedwithdeadgayswizards, 100% anon, birthday anon (new)

hair anon

Sup Cas!

Soooo I did a thing

I had my mom braid my hair since that helps it grow a lot, so I’ve been oiling it and protecting it with hairnets and stuff, taking my meds for my anemia and other deficiencies, and I’m probably gonna have it like this for the rest of the summer. Mom says that if I keep it in it’ll grow between 2-4 (probably closer to 4) inches and I’m really excited!

However the braids make me super dysphoric. I usually feel more confident in my body because of my hair and it felt so comforting to have it out but now?

It’s all in these weird tendrils that still curl every which way because my hair is so curly the braids just make it look like looser and unorganized curls.

I just want to be able to take them outttttttttt

Ughhhhhhhhdhskaosjdjcjdaasfff

Thanks for reading!

—-Hair anon

Hi!

Well I can relate to this a bit since I just got a shit haircut and am currently feeling SUPER dysphoric. I'm sorry you're dealing with this, I know how much it sucks <3

Could you style it different ways to help? Wear certain clothes? That's what I've been doing and it's helped a little <3

I'm sending you love and all of the gender euphoria

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usaid anon

Its usaid anon

I cant even escape world events while im in the middle of a flight home

I was trying to fly home (the US) through qatar and they closed the airspace WHILE WE WERE IN THE AIR bc iran fired missiles at an american military base in qatar

So now we're in saudi and have to figure out a way home from here

omg that's terrifying. I'm so sorry </3 did you make it home okay? Please update and lmk you're safe!

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@0bsessedwithdeadgayswizards

heyyy

i feel like a stalker rn but as soon as you psted the anon advise and i saw that id been tagged my heart filled with joy istg😭

anyway i just wanted to say thank you for answering it and to tell ypu that yeah im fine now not feeling so bad anymore my mom is okay she even started sharing that she thought she was a lesbian when she was like 16-17 and its funny bc i never wouldve imagined it and she even told me that it may be a phase for me like it was for her and im hopping its not🎀

as for my dad yeah he is okay doesnt brig it up but he told me to stop watching or reading about "these stuff" but hes chill he even has a gay brother🙄🙄 hes my favorite

but yeahh just thank you for the advise and everything else<3

Hi <3

I'm glad things have calmed down a bit. Remember that even if you decide later in life that you like more than just women or you aren't actually attracted to women, that doesn't make this a phase. Your feelings right now are real, and they should be treated that way <3 If you decide you feel differently later, that's just you learning more about yourself, not going through a phase or changing your mind <3

I'm here whenever you need to talk about it!

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100% anon

hii its 100% anon

omg ihope she likes me too!! last time she leaned on me and rested HER HEAD ON MY SHOULDER and imma tell you i never stayed this still in my entire life. i was having a gay panick and ughh shes so pretty?? like wahtt😭

anygays thank you for listening(reading?) to me ramble about thiss hope youre hacvinng an amazing day/nigjt!!

hahaha gay panic is so real. Please keep me updated!! sending you love!

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birthday anon

Yesterday was my birthday, my girlfriend and I went out to dinner, and then at the end of the night she broke up with me. This week is going great. How's your weeks been?

Hi <3

Um this is absolute shit of her. Like unless you cheated on her or like killed her dog or something, that's horrible of her. she could have waited. I am SO sorry she did that, nobody deserves that on their birthday. I am sending you extra (belated) birthday love and if you want to talk more about it, my inbox is open <3

[rainbowsky]

Hi Rainbowsky, hope you are well. ☺️✨

In the last few weeks there has been a lot of hate, lawsuits, hot trends etc like the usual so/o stuff…nothing new surprise surprise. 🙄 I was thinking maybe if xz or yb made a statement that there is no bad blood between them, (they don't have to come out or make it clear that they are friends privately) but more like "yeah we worked together and are still on good terms" and "please don't attack or make false rumours about the other person" would the hate die down a bit or do you think it will get worse? I know it's not their job to give brain cells to mindless so/os, but maybe it could help newer fans who joined the fandom just so they wouldn't jump on the hate bandwagon because of so/os. It must be exhausting for xz and yb with all the hate, suing accounts, planning how to avoid the other person at award show because of stupid “fans” etc.

These are just some of the thoughts I've been having over the last few days. Are my thoughts too simple? I don't know if xz or yb made a statement already or if you've talked about this before, if so I'm sorry for filling your question box unnecessarily.

thank you for reading my question 🥰 I wish u a beautiful day and enjoy your weekend ✌🏽☺️

Hi Jinniecooky! Thanks, I hope you're well too! ☺️

Unfortunately I really don't see a statement improving things. It would be too risky on various fronts and would likely only make matters worse.

These fan groups are organized, well-oiled machines - especially GG's. The leadership of these groups tells the fans what to do and how to act, they give strict guidelines on what is expected of the fans, and any fan who wants to be included has to stay in line and do, say, believe as they're told.

Part of that involves selling narratives created and perpetuated by these fandom leaders and their corporate black pr embeds. They come up with elaborate stories that cast the star as a selfless, brilliant hero who is in a grand cosmic battle against 'those who want to destroy them', often with detailed claims and photoshopped or misleadingly edited/framed 'evidence' to support those claims.

Fans get sucked into these narratives and believe with all their hearts that the stories are true. They spend countless hours online spreading these lies and battling these imagined foes. They spend all their money on endorsements - whether they can afford it or not - and all their spare time on boosting the star's numbers on every platform and in every way they can.

As a result they have a deeply rooted conceit that they know what's best for the star, that the star owes their fame and success to fans, and that their activities - as hateful as they often are - are nothing less than the devoted, dedicated, selfless, heroic hard work on behalf of the star.

A statement like this would be treated as ingratitude, and would cause a lot of uproar and anger. These toxic fans would lose a lot of face if such a statement was issued, because it would run against everything they've been and stood for up until this point. The fan groups would likely try to recover by turning against the star and their management - making an even bigger mess for the star to clean up.

As I've said many times - toxic fan culture is about power and status. It's about these fans and fan groups wanking over their star being the biggest, best, etc. The bigger and more successful the star, the more of an ego boost these fans get out of it.

Speaking against anything these fans say or do cuts into that power and status in a way that can be very dangerous. We've all seen how people who speak up against them are treated. Trust me - the star and his team would fare no better if they spoke up.

The serious, long-standing fans who are deeply embedded in fan culture - especially the leadership figures in these fandoms - often know 'where the bodies are buried', too. They've made it their business to know all the dirt on their star, all the better to keep his image clean and bury the story. These are not the kind of people a star will want on their bad side.

In many ways, stars are hostages to their fan groups. These are the people pushing to build their numbers and success, and they can be very fickle, demanding and nasty.

Not only that, a statement would only draw more attention to these battles and bring them into the mainstream where passersby would see all the dirty laundry that's currently confined mostly to fandom spaces. It could escalate everything into an even bigger scandal that could burn out of control and possibly permanently damage or destroy the star.

There's also the fact that GG and DD will not want to risk the nature of their relationship becoming a bigger public story.

And that's before we even get into the fact that they've released dozens of statements over the years - especially GG - trying to get fans into line, giving guidelines on fan behavior, etc. and these toxics have ignored every word of it.

Overall, I just don't see a statement helping at all, and would likely only make matters worse.

I've often felt their best bet would be to come out as friends in a setting where fans dare not fuck with things. For example, appearing onstage together at a nationalistic event or in a nationalistic program.

But that's unlikely to ever happen for various reasons. Appearing together would put both of them at huge risk. Such an appearance would inevitably draw a lot of attention and gossip. Even if it was mostly positive due to fans trying not to cause any trouble, GG and DD would overshadow the message and gravity of the occasion. It would make them look bad - at best, traffic stars (images they're trying to shed), at worst, disrespectful or irreverent to the government or serious occasion.

And one would have to accept the possibility that even such a serious occasion under the eye of the government wouldn't be enough to stop fan wars from happening.

At the end of the day, it's just safer for GG and DD to let things run their course and hope that these assholes eventually lose interest and move on. To accept fan wars and haters as just part of the cost of doing business.

Similarly, I think we need to just accept that haters gonna hate, and stop focusing on haters and antis. We're not here for other fans, we're here for GG and DD. If we put our focus there and block and ignore all the toxics, we can enjoy fandom - which is the entire point.

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