#though it was interesting to learn of the different types

[camficdiner]

You are so talented!!! Could you please do:

[1.1] [2.1 and 2.9] [3.1] [4.3] They pretend to hate each other — everyone else knows they’re obsessed

You’re the best, thank you!!!!!

☕️ Cam’s Fic Diner — Order 055

🍒 Thank you for the fluff order! I’ve been deep-frying smut for a while so this is the perfect palate cleanser.

💬 “You Kiss Like You Hate Me”

✨ Description and prompts:

– Character: Jack Hughes

– Prompt: Kissing in a hallway + first time meeting his brother

– Tropes: fake hate, secretly obsessed, everyone knows, soft fluff

– Type: fluff, romantic tension, hallway moment, slow-burn-y

🛼🧁✨🍒

You’ve never liked Jack Hughes.

Well — okay, maybe liked isn’t the right word. You tolerate him. You’ve learned to navigate around him. You’ve figured out how to ignore his stupid smirks in the hallway and the way he always manages to sit at your table in the media lounge, even though there are seventeen empty ones literally everywhere else.

But like him? That’s never been part of the deal.

Not when he walks around like he owns the Prudential Center. Not when he chirps you for your Devils staff lanyard photo (“you look like you’re being held hostage, did they not let you retake it?”). Not when he acts like he’s God’s gift to hockey, girls, and… well, you.

And certainly not when you first met him — through Luke, actually. Luke’s sweet. You trust Luke. He’s the kind of rookie that makes you believe this team might actually have a soul. But Jack? Jack is everything you’re not interested in. Loud. Cocky. Annoyingly good-looking.

Also: not nearly as good of a player as he thinks he is.

Which you may or may not have told him. Loudly. In the locker room hallway.

More than once.

“Maybe if you kept the puck on your stick for more than three seconds, you’d stop blowing every rush,” you’d said once, arms crossed over your clipboard.

Jack had only grinned, slow and smug. “Jealous you don’t get to blow me?”

You hadn’t spoken to him for a week after that. A whole glorious, peaceful week. But then he showed up early to practice — just to sit behind you in the stands and ask dumb questions about how analytics even work anyway, like isn’t it all just vibes and luck?

You hated him. You hate him.

You especially hate that you’ve started noticing things.

Like the way he looks at you when he thinks you’re not watching. Or how he’s always the first to volunteer for media duty when he knows you’re the one managing the schedule. Or the fact that you’ve caught yourself checking your phone more often than you’d like — wondering if he’ll text. (He never does. But he always finds you in person.)

And now? Now, Quinn Hughes is here.

It’s the last stretch before the offseason, and the Devils are letting loose in practice, the air a little lighter. Luke’s already run up to greet Quinn, all excited to show off. You’ve only ever seen Quinn on TV — and frankly, he seems too quiet and clean-cut to be related to Jack.

Which makes it worse when Quinn corners you in the hallway, just outside the media room, and gives you the most unreadable look.

“You’re the girl he’s always pissing off,” he says mildly.

You blink. “Excuse me?”

“He talks about you more than he talks about hockey.”

“Gross,” you mutter, crossing your arms. “And not true.”

“Oh, it’s very true,” Luke pipes up, appearing at Quinn’s side with a protein bar half unwrapped. “He follows her around like a golden retriever and then pretends he doesn’t care.”

“I don’t care,” Jack says, sliding in behind them like a storm cloud in skates. “She hates me.”

“She tolerates you,” Quinn corrects. “There’s a difference.”

Jack shrugs. “Whatever. She’s just a pretty face who thinks she knows hockey.”

You stiffen — and Quinn watches it happen. He clocks the way your jaw twitches and how Jack’s shoulders tense right after, like he regrets it the second it’s out.

Luke frowns. “You don’t even believe that.”

Jack doesn’t respond. Just tilts his head, eyes flicking to you. “Why are you even standing here?”

You smile sweetly. “Waiting for your brothers to say something useful.”

Jack opens his mouth, then closes it again. Quinn sighs. Luke mutters something about emotional repression and wanders off.

The hallway empties. You’re left standing there, across from Jack. He’s leaning on the wall now, arms folded, eyes unreadable.

“You actually think I’m just a pretty face?” you ask, voice low.

Jack doesn’t answer.

You step closer. One step. Two. His eyes drop to your mouth.

“I think,” you whisper, “you’re scared.”

He scoffs. “Of what?”

“Of me.”

And then — maybe because the hallway is too quiet, or the season’s almost over, or you’ve been pretending to hate each other for way too long — you kiss him.

Hard. Reckless. Like ripping the air out of his lungs. Your hand curls into the collar of his warm-up hoodie and his mouth crashes into yours like he’s been waiting months for this.

He tastes like spearmint gum and something boyish and warm, and when he finally pulls back, his voice is wrecked.

“I don’t hate you,” he says quietly.

“I know,” you breathe.

Neither of you move.

And somewhere in the background, you’re positive you hear Luke yell “FINALLY” from inside the rink.

[nikethestatue]

I have this idea, which I will not write, but I think that it's fun.

Once Nesta and Elain are Made, instead of sitting in HOW, Rhys actually send them to a High Fae Learning Academy, where they have to learn what magic they have, what powers, and learn how to use them.

The highest level is of course for the High Lords, and that's where they learn all of their specific magic and then there are the High Lords' families and High Fae with very strong magic, and they have a lower rank class, but still very up there (think Eris, or Lucien, High Lords' wives, so people like LOA and Vivianne) and then there are classes for non-High Lord royals, so the Fae kings and queens, people like Mor, Cressida, or Varian. As well as Drakon and others.

So the sisters have to test, to measure their power, and of course Nesta is all against it and doesn't want to be there, but for Elain, it's something new, something that takes her out of her head and isn't making her miserable. (And btw, she is still mated to Lucien)

Once they are brought to the Academy, they learn that both Cassian and Azriel teach there. Cassian teaches combat and weapons, and Azriel teaches mind control, evasion techniques, winnowing, etc.

Of course as teachers, both Cassian and Azriel are disallowed to have anything to do with their students from a romantic standpoint. And on top of it, there would be an extra layer of 'forbidden' because they are both Illyrians and therefore cannot marry a High Fae physically and socially, and they are treated as capable, but as outsiders. Furthermore, they both feel like it would be totally inappropriate for them to hit on their High Lady's sisters, or have any real hope for them, because when Nesta and Elain tested, they predictably were off the charts with their powers.

Nesta gravitates towards the physical training and combat, and Elain has her Sight, which has to be interpreted, but also she can winnow and bend reality. Therefore, Nesta naturally spends more time with Cassian, and Elain with Azriel.

Only Cassian is deemed as the lowest ranking of power for a Fae, so he is completely outside of the realm of possibility for Nesta. He also has a Valkyrie lover named Tanwyn.

Azriel is significantly more powerful than Cassian, and even though he is bastard born, he is still a lord's son, so he is treated better and is more respected. Besides, he has natural magic and very specific magic which has him at a high level of the Academy.

Unfortunately, he is instantly attracted to Elain. But their union is an impossibility--not only for all the reasons mentioned above--but also because she is mated.

So it's an angst-filled forbidden romance for them, and a more political romantic triangle for Nesta and Cassian, and Tanwyn.

Along the journey, Elain learns about the different types of bonds, and it's the type of knowledge that is absolutely forbidden in Prythian. She realized that there are power bonds, love bonds, fated mates bonds, unfated mates and misery mates bonds. Some have been manufactured by the Asteri, others, by the Cauldron, and some come from the Mother. But this is not something that Prythian is ready to talk about, and even a mere suggestion causes a huge upheaval. She actually has to go on trial as a 'heretic'. Azriel eventually breaks her out, but they have to go on the run. He is stripped of all his titles, privileges and positions and if caught, both would have to serve time in the Prison.

(Spoiler alert, both ARE caught).

Anyway.

This seems like a more interesting story than what we've been getting from SJM.

All of this stems from my personal annoyance at the lack of proper magic and power system in the ACOTAR world.

At the end of the day, there is a crossover, and Mor falls in love with Manon, who bursts into Prythian with Abraxos. And then the sisters and the witches and the Valkyries change Prythian forever.

One couple doesn't end with a HEA.

[certifiedsexed]

Well, I was reading about mormonism (yes i know there's an acronym and loads of mormons get pissed if you don't use it. however acronyms do not work with my brain and i do not really care) and their views on sexuality!

Someone was talking about how they teach classes for mormon newlyweds and how they always get people really surprised and hesitant because growing up, they're often taught how sex outside of marriage is a sin, how "chastity" isn't just abstinance, but a mindset and even has a dress code and things like masturbation are often referred to as "self-pleasure" (deragatory) or "self-abuse" and then they get married and kind of flounder when it comes to sex.

But she's telling them have sex, now that you're married, the church encourages it!

But after hearing extensively on how sex (outside of marriage) is a sin, chastity is the highest holiness, etc, for some reason (LMAO) newlyweds aren't always super hyped to have sex, even though (according to her), mormonism would encourage their (heterosexual/married) sex and is actually suuuper body-positive, you just have to wait until you're married to get to that part of it!

And like, especially considering what type of things are usually taught (through mormonism) about people's bodies and the white supremacy aspects, along with homo/transphobia tied in, I think it'd be really interesting to learn how that's affected different areas internationally.

Because obviously it has-It's not like it's a secret that mormonism has been involved in plenty of sex education suppression, much like many other religions and cults. And its not like its especially different from certain other sects of christianity but there's something about it that does genuinely interest me!

It crops up in such specific areas internationally and the ideas of chastity within the mormon church are extremely intense and focused in a way that I'm really interested in not just in how it's affected the suppression of sex education but people's understanding and relationship to sex.

(Sorry for giving you half an essay in response, I'm just learning and excited T_T)

I'd be really fascinated to see an in-depth exploration of how the cult of mormonism has affected sex education internationally.

[fallencl0udz]

Some real old sketches I had from last year.

[wardingshout]

Zelda goes mushroom girl

[shewhooncegripped]

[Kromer holds Sinclair for a moment as she silently thinks over Sinclair's words. She cannot see Sinclair's face well from her position of holding Sinclair in the hug, but she seems to realize that Sinclair may not enjoy the subject of conversation. An odd inhuman tone of voice, small twitches, Kromer swears she can even see the light of Sinclair's eyes change color briefly.]

...He doesn't sound pleasant. He sounds like he's trying too hard to be mysterious. He sounds like he wants to use you.

[Kromer closes her eyes, a small sigh leaves her as if she notices some sort of contradiction.]

Ah, but I guess I also probably tried to use you in your world. It's unfair for him to get the only blame.

Though, if you would like... We can change the subject. It seems like neither of us know much about Demian.

[Kromer has an odd expression on her face, her arms tug Sinclair closer.]

If you are comfortable, I want to learn about this mark... If you have any information about it. But I don't want to push the subject if you are uncomfortable. We can always wait for a different time.

[Sinclair is more important than any information Kromer can glean.]

[...Kromer doesn't want to see Demian again, she decides. Kromer can only guess why Demian decided to attempt to kill Sinclair in her world, but it appears Demian is one to do what he seems is a necessary evil in order to get what he wants... And it seems like Kromer is something he wants now.]

[Baoyu's story of the fish turning to a dragon... Demian wants Baoyu to show him a fish. And... Baoyu declared that Kromer is that fish.]

[A feeling of unease settles in Kromer's stomach.]

[...She's prey.]

[It doesn't feel nice to be on this side of someone hunting. Normally she's the one doing the hunting, but now the woman feels as if the man in blue could possibly appear at any moment.]

Ah, if you'd rather not talk about this though... Do you like this body more? Is it an interesting learning experience?

[The swap sinner doesn't bring up the inhuman nature of the body, instead she appears more focused on if Sinclair feels content with this new experience of a different body type.]

Your hair looks cute when it's up like this.

Sinclair, Do you need help? I'm hearing.... Noises from the changing room.

- @dreamsoftheredchamber

Sinclair swallowed uncomfortably. She felt the foreign, mechanical musculature move, swallowing her spit, and yet it still felt foreign. Like there was a piece of phlegm, or mucus stuck that she couldn't remove as she tried to open her mouth. Her chest ached and her eyes were... Sore, in a way. They ached, from tearing up, and yet she knew that it wasn't right. It felt different. It felt foreign. It was a mimicry.

It was false.

Still, as the knock rang out, she set her PDA down, and shifted her hand, towards her wrist. She opened her mouth, and pushed past the oddity of the new form, and allowed her voice to echo out.

"A...A... U-Um... I'm, not sure?"

Her voice was worried. Shifting. Unsteady and... A little higher, than she remembered it. It was afraid. Scared. And most of all, there was a slight tinge. A slightly, mechanical tinge, the perhaps only she could hear, and yet it was there, all the same. It was hideously panicked.

"Th... The, um... Anon-- Th... They changed me and I... My head hurts, and these memories, they're...!"

She tried to explain. Explaining would... Make it easier, and yet she knew she sounded insane. Her head hurt. It ached, and everything was wrong. Her hands gripped at her arms, and her 'breathing'... No, the simulacrum of a breath stifled itself in her chest, as she tightened her grip. It hurt. It hurt so much. But it didn't feel right.

It felt... Like it had back / t h e n . When she had f / a / l / l / e / n .

When she had f a i l e d .

When even Glass Slippers had been unable to save her. To save Abe, or... Anyone.

Her head hurt.

[adore-gregor]

the way i think about learning and education changed sm compared to when I was younger

[shigussy]

i love technology. google translate isnt the best but when u need to talk to someone that only speaks a language u don't know it's very useful.

[fortes-fortuna-iogurtum]

have decided that I will not be reducing people to their current life phase, relationship status, religious affiliation, age, or any other exterior trapping. you are a person. I care about you. that's basically it. this is how I'm going to see the world from now on.

[keeps-ache]

and i Don't need to be detailed or very realistic with my worldbuilding! because L. ron hubbard existed at some point and

[astrxealis]

I ADORE GEN INFORMATION AND HISTORY STUFF SOOO MUCH ... and etc etc etc and and and :(( <3 god i love the plethora of information ik and. etc.

[dadbots]

cold as shit & freezing my ass off in this winter (But at least we made it to December.)

[dataframe]

i'm leaving it off just after chapter 10 because otherwise i will be reading this for the rest of the night without properly processing it but truly. truly. this series was made for me. everything abt these two already i am so curious to see where it goes...

[calsvoid]

yall best be glad im not a sports fan or else i would be like 100x crazier about f1

[ri-afan]

If I didn’t get to keep my knowledge then I would likely have a different answer.

To maximise my friends now while minimising the rest, 6-10 would have to be it. Holding out to the next stage would run the risk of coming into middle school too late even if it turns out I fell back to being in first grade again. Though to think I would still move in with my mother for high school for the few friends I have from then even if I didn’t get to graduate with most of them… y’all are special.

Can’t tag L or E.R., obviously, but can tag @shortiethewolf so I will: I love you guys so much and I would say you’re worth it living there with her even if I haven’t spoken to E.R. since graduation and it’s been so sporadic with both you and L since I moved. (You never met her but I think y’all could’ve been acquaintances at the least.) Also, the experience with M and E.C. years 10&11? I was kinda the catalyst to get them what they wanted and I feel like I dropped the ball on the experiences we had. Definitely have to be there for that to happen because they’re still nice people ❤️‍🩹 It would free me from some of mom’s attention too, even if it’s a crappy way to think about it. I’d definitely be doing more to stay off her radar though.

—Listen, I spent the time I was writing the last paragraph thinking about it and I think I would know the perfect time and plan to get things to work out and I still wouldn’t have to take that damn trig class in high school.

I would move after 6th grade because while I love dad I don’t know about being where they were and I only would have one more year where we were. Probably would still get pulled out of public school for bigotry reasons for middle school though (which, half and half it wasn’t wholly a terrible experience even if it truly was full of not the …best things… I’d do my best to work with what I had between all that but it was a… learning experience for sure. Probably ask if I could join a Spanish class though because it woulda been useful at least), then I would land with shortie in art year 9 (oh! I would change the science classes though my god - AP over regular Earth Science, physics over chem 🙏🏼 no APUSH dear god no I love L but I couldn’t with that class again, but I would change how I took that English class year 11) and meet L in that shitty religion club year 10 (I can’t remember how we met outside of that so I guess I’ll have to go to it for him 🙄😜) and totally skip all of that bs with people making L and me awkward af. And shutdown his shit with N bc that just fed into no good things (god, you remember that? I thought it was weird then and still think it was odd a decade later). Would def still turn him into a WonderWoman fan though because I think that helped him overall 😁 That thing with that guy I never actually met in the end from that one place would not happen year 11, I don’t think I let on just how much of a creep he was but I’m saying no right now. Maybe I actually woulda acted on my thoughts with E.R. senior year though. 🤔 Every once in a while I ponder it when I catch that one photo of us.

Then fucking GAP YEAR before college omg. N and I would likely not happen though 🫤 (all well and good for how it ended but maybe I could have done something different there for communication and we actually get to be friends instead of whatever that bs was…) Still move out to here bc it’s cheaper and just not where I graduated in the end (bc fuck that place, sorry E.R. even though you can’t read this 😅 one year there would be Enough) but skip that first college altogether bc holy shit that was a pricy waste of time, then join the second school (maybe I coulda talked y’all into coming along but I’m doubting it hard you lizards 🦎😄) and get that damn degree I love but sadly don’t really use and work towards what I have at this college still because I still love it. Maybe I could use the first degree when I started the next phase of college at that town. Miss me with those living situations in 2019 though, that ain’t happening again.

Maybe I would fucked around and taken a few other classes that caught my eye too but didn’t consider at the time because sexism? Probably woulda helped.

Now, how would this actually change things? It sounds like I’m on the same path overall.

I’m glad you asked! Connections.

This public thought experiment is over though 😛 but I definitely am going to continue it on my own.

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[alfascorpiionux]

The meaning of chart patterns in astrology

Seesaw pattern: it feels like these natives are constantly being pulled in two different directions in their lives, reflected by the planets situated on the opposing ends of the astrological wheel, forming two clusters. This may lead to feeling disoriented and/or maybe attracting situations where the natives’ real values are being called into question.

Their life is characterised by duality, sometimes expressing the energies of one planetary cluster, and other times behaving unexpectedly or in a contradictory fashion (when the energy of the other cluster is being expressed).

You may also find that you identify more with one “end” of the seesaw and have the tendency to deny/reject the other part of yourself that you find less desirable.

Relationships likely mean a great deal to you and it’s only in relationships that you feel truly complete and balanced. You may be unconsciously seeking the very same energy in other people that you deny within yourself.

It’s important: to accept that there are contradictory sides to your personality and integrate them as best as you can. Aim to achieve balance. Some people may find it weird. But this is what it means to be you. And if you learn how to properly utilise your gifts, you’ll be able to accomplish absolutely extraordinary things! Look at Robert Downey Jr. and Frank Sinatra’s charts for inspiration🫶

Bowl pattern: these people have solid values, are stable and probably have a good grasp of their weaknesses. There may be a reluctance to get out of their comfort zone and they may always feel like “something” is missing from their life (the other half of the wheel). They will be looking for that special half that makes them feel complete.

They aren’t dual or contradictory like the see-saw or splay people, but rather constant and they have specific talents and attributes that are reflected in the houses their planets fall into and.

They may not be as flexible or open to change as other patterns. They are focused, resilient and self-contained typically. There may be a need to develop certain qualities that they miss.

Depending on which side of the wheel is occupied, it manifests differently in the native’s life. If the upper half is occupied: there is more focus on external activities: social gatherings, public image etc. If the lower half of the wheel is occupied, the emphasis will be on the family, home, closer relationships, the self. If the planets fall on the right side of the wheel, the person will be easier to influence, and personal relationships will be quintessential to the native’s well-being. And finally if the planets are all on the left side of the wheel, the person will be enterprising, self-motivated and with a strong direction in their life.

Special attention should be given to the leading planet, that is to say the first one that is situated counterclockwise starting from the empty space.

Dominik Cruz and Ella Fitzgerald had this chart pattern.

Locomotive pattern: these people are independent and self-starters. They have a thinking of their own and often may feel misunderstood. Their ideas are ahead of their time usually. They can be motivational and quite stubborn. They are ambitious and steadfast people who have quite a few interests. Their focus is not as narrow as with bundle type. They are energetic people who want to improve the world around them and may feel a constant sense of “emptiness”, as though something is missing in their life.

It’s important to look at the first planet that rises clockwise starting from the empty space. It will significantly influence the native’s life.

George Washington and Isaac Newton had this chart pattern.

Bundle pattern: the native’s focus is oriented in limited, very specific areas of their life, in detriment to other important areas. They are very focused and driven people who usually become proeficient, real masters in whatever activity/job they have chosen for themselves.

There could be a tendency to be narrow-minded, rigid or unusually ignorant in areas outside of their interest range with this pattern however. Obsessive thoughts and behaviours are also possible. It’s an excellent chart type for a professional athlete, politician or car mechanic for example, depending on the houses and signs.

These people are passionate, unique, strongly hold onto their identities and are relentless when pursuing their chosen goal. They might feel like “something” is missing in their life and they need someone who teaches them to think outside the box and help them develop their weaker energies in their chart.

Harrison Ford and Sylvester Stallone had this chart pattern.

Splay pattern: these people are incredibly talented and have lots of potential. Their interests are in 3-4 areas and they may sometimes find it difficult to concentrate as their attention is quite divided. They are individualistic, inquisitive and open-minded people who have the potential to achieve great things if they “pull themselves together”. Their talents could be unrelated to one another and they may fight it hard to integrate their strengths into something concrete/tangible.

Some call this chart pattern the tripod.

These natives definitely march to the rhythm of their own drums. They are adaptable people who make interesting conversation partners.

They don’t like strict schedules or being stuck into routine for too long.

The aim should be on correctly distributing their focus so that they properly develop their talents and live up to their potential.

Franklin Roosevelt and Sandra Bullock had/have this chart pattern.

Splash pattern: these people’s talents are incredibly diverse. They are open-minded, inquisitive, curious people. They enjoy exploring different ideas, activities. The love new things and probably have lots of hobbies and interests. Choosing one career option is probably very difficult for them. They don’t like to focus on one single activity for too long, contrary to bundle pattern people. Their attention is very divided. They can be forgetful at times.

They likely have mercurial qualities and can easily adapt to almost any situation. They make very flexible people.

They can be quite confused especially during their youth or feel like they can’t find their direction in life. There is a desire for self-reflection and independence inherent within this placement. Many famous thinkers such as Carl Jung and Firjof Capra had this chart pattern.

They may have trouble focusing or be scattered due to which they never develop any of their talents deeply and fully. Their outlook on life is broad and brain-oriented.

Bucket pattern: these people are ambitious, enterprising, passionate, self-contained; they pursue their goals in a realistic fashion. It’s important to look at the planet that plays the role of the handle as it will play an important role in the natives’s life (the sign and house, major aspects).

They want to be recognised for their talents and be part of society in some way; they likely focus their attention in a single direction when trying to achieve their goals. The “handle” signifies the area of their life where they invest most of their energy or where they seek satisfaction.

They could be predisposed to conflict or do their best to avoid it.

Their challenge is learning to manage the energy of the “handle.”

Like with the bowl pattern they could at times feel like something is missing in their life.

Will Smith and Prince Charles have this chart pattern.