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I absolutely loved this. Super sweet and it hit all the ight places and scratched that one part of my brain so well.

against all odds

pairing: Clint Flood x Black f!reader (AU)

wc: 445

tags/notee: inspired by a scene in the movie, spoiler-ish, au-ish, established relationship, in my Clint feels and already love him. he’s such a loverboy who deserves everything good. literally after I figured out the title, i thought of the Phil Collins song. it felt really good to write and actually post something. 💙

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Everyone thinks he’s too smug, too harsh, too mean. That is the truth. His job requires a tough exterior, cold responses, a threatening stance that makes others cower when he approaches.

But with you, he’s the opposite.

Sweet, affectionate, funny, and undeniably loyal. A broad teddy bear in your eyes. Dropping everything to make sure you’re safe, comfortable, and feeling loved at all times.

The odds are usually never in your favor. Too much at stake every damn day. It will never last. But you made a promise, with honesty heing paramount. You and Clint are going strong, looking out for each other. It just works. While you don’t look like you could physically take someone down, you’re fiercely protective of your husband.

He has your heart.

The banter about music, sports, and movies. Quiet moments while your bodies are connected under cool sheets. Chuckles that are soft and husky, lingering kisses that take your breath away. Dreaming about a life that doesn’t require looking over your shoulder.

This is what they don’t see when he’s on the clock.

Your hands on his shoulders, massaging away the weight of the world. Letting him select the movie, even though he’ll usually find the one you want. Every now and again, you tenderly pat ointment on the scar that’s a part of him now. Holding him close.

“You’re doing great, baby.”

Like clockwork, he blushes, not resisting your touch. Knowing it’s alright to accept extra doses of affection too.

You are the reason he keeps going.

Little reminders on the fridge to stay safe and I love you ground him. He scribbles a mushy note in return. He’s never felt so light and hopeful. You’re what he has to look forward to, maybe more…

This way of life isn’t perfect, but you know it will end soon. He’s determined to make things right.

When the time arrives, he gets out of the car, in his uniform of a black leather jacket, a flannel, jeans, boots, standing tall. Clint’s not there to find a target. He’s ready to greet you after work. He knows you can hold your own on these bus rides. But your smile is all that matters. And you need to know that you both made it another day.

The breeze cools your skin as you hurry to meet him. Three kisses in a row. Not too superstitious, but it just works.

His hands move down to your waist. He knows you’re here, but he wants to feel you right now. Using them for good. Not just for off-hours, but for the rest of time.

“Hey, baby,” he shyly grins. “I gotta tell you something.”

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This music video at the end of the movie is frying me

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I didn’t know we were getting more.

PUT THIS MAN IN A SUPERHERO MOVIE NOW!

Why is this movie serving better action scenes then over half of anything marvel or dc has put out in the last few years?!????

Now watching Freaky Tales

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Jay Ellis on his basketball Blade cosplay murder sore is a vibe.

Now watching Freaky Tales

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I love how this poker scene is shot. It’s so striking and moody. Dark in all the right ways. (Just in reference to lighting. Not events)

But the subtle build up of Clint becoming more menacing? How the camera pushes in on each face as they cut back and forth between Clint and the guy until he keeps asking right or left?

Cinema.

This is real movie making.

Now watching Freaky Tales

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I love how they all end with a snippet of someone else. Like Pedro in the diner or Marshawn Lynch driving the bus

Now watching Freaky Tales

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I knew Normani was in the movie, but I don’t know Riri Williams was in here!

And how can you be racist and raped at the same time? Ik so flabbergasted. This scene in the ice cream shop was the most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever seen

Now watching Freaky Tales

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Tooo me a while to notice the aspect ratio. Neat. Love the 1:1 or whatever it’s called.

The nazi battle was great. The over dramatic blood and lightning and drawing effects are cool, This movie is a vibe and I love it.

Now watching Freaky Tales

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Now watching Freaky Tales

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TWISTED METAL 2.04 | "LZGTBZY"

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Wakanda is isolationist but they aren’t dumb. If there a worldwide threat they will actually help. Like alien shit. In fact, they’ve saved the world countless of times without Angel rose knowing because they don’t have the tech to detect all the threats.

I hate what the mcu has done to the lore. Wakanda has issues but this is not one of them or at least it’s not in the way they are portraying it to be. 😭

I still detest the idea that wakanda isolating itself is bad. As if isolation isn’t a valid response to world of widespread imperialism and white supremacy that would absolutely die everything in their power to abuse the knowledge and tech of wakanda.

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I still detest the idea that wakanda isolating itself is bad. As if isolation isn’t a valid response to world of widespread imperialism and white supremacy that would absolutely die everything in their power to abuse the knowledge and tech of wakanda.

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Do the Wakandans know they don’t have to hook up with the locals while they’re out doing field missions. It feels like 1/4 of their tasks would be easier if they quit pulling honeypots

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Maybe it’s because I’m on my period, but episode two of eyes of wakanda broke me

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Me trying to choose one of my fictional crushes for my fake scenarios before falling asleep

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"If you use em dash in your works, it makes them look AI generated. No real human uses em dash."

Imaging thinking actual human writers are Not Real because they use... professional writing in their works.

Imagine thinking millions of people who have been using em dash way before AI becomes a thing are all robots.

REBLOG IF YOU'RE A HUMAN AND YOU USE EM DASH

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Fic writers, put in the tags what the difference in hits is between your most and least viewed fics. Mine is 7,720 (7,779-59).