#◜✧ . ❪ muse. soma date. ❫

[yeonban]

Good morning I just woke up and started making some icons but I burst out laughing midway through bc one cap was just. This. not sure how necessary this was for us to see given the context of the chapter but thank you nevertheless Ohtaka I owe you my life

[aftercredits]

muse a — is that caleb sugawara  , rocking the new louis vuitton ? wow , he look just like mackenyu ! last i heard , they are a twenty-seven year old elite from montrèal , canada  . he’s a well known athlete who likes to walk his dog in his free time , and despises raisins . i think they’ll do fine at the berry , since they seem to be dedicated ; but i don’t know , others have said they’re quite stubborn as well !

like and i'll reach out for plots ( or dm first ) !! i might make a list of wanted plots too when i get the chance, so feel free to wait for that instead.

name  caleb sugawara other names  cashew ( hockey nickname ), sugawara soma ( japanese name ) age  27 date of birth  tba hometown  montréal , canada gender & pronouns  cis man & he/him sexuality  bi

occupation professional ice hockey defenseman ( nhl )

faceclaim  mackenyu height  5’10” tattoos / piercings  none scars  a faint white line on one tooth from breaking it years back ( was not a hockey accident !! ). aesthetics the gleam of freshly resurfaced ice / exhaling curls of white fog on a wintry morning / tearful phone calls song a good song never dies by saint motel

background .

born and raised in montréal, to two second-generation japanese-canadian immigrants, who introduced him to hockey by enrolling him into an afterschool program. like most younger siblings, it started with him tagging along on his older sisters' lessons ( caleb is the youngest of three !! ) and falling in love with the sport himself.

it quickly became apparent that caleb had a talent for hockey that was hard to ignore, and at the encouragement of his coach he joined the usa hockey national developmental program. but as much as his parents wanted to encourage caleb's ambitions, becoming a professional athlete seemed ... like too much too soon and they wanted him to have the option to fall back on something safer. honestly, caleb agreed. as a compromise, he applied to college on a sports scholarship, played for two seasons for his college, set a few records, and was signed by an nhl team by the conclusion of his sophomore season.

he's done well for himself on his current team, and was made captain a few years ago. so why berry ? well, he's realized ( through talking to his siblings + friends ) that his entire life revolves around hockey ... and maybe it's worth branching out for the remainder of his twenties. i also see him as someone who maybe joined the cast through a mutual friend who was also cast for the show .. aka lucille so potential wc there for those who are interested !

also i'm leaving things vague because things are stc as i start to write him !! also, full disclosure i'm not canadian and i barely understand hockey so ... if you're a diehard hockey fan i'm sorry !

personality / misc .

what you see is what you get with him. to people he first meets, he can kind of.. comes across as cold/intense but once you realize he just says what he means and doesn’t have a manipulative bone in his body, he’s easy to warm up to. it's one of those things where his nhl teammates and his older siblings would never describe him as stoic .. but while he does have people skills he's also ,,, lowkey shy lmao. his job requires him not to be ... but take him off the ice and it starts to show.

growing up, he wasn't exactly a celebrity in the traditional sense but he was always ... popular ? it was always known within his community that the youngest sugawara was a hockey prodigy, and that training and competing professionally and on a national / international ( junior ) stage were why he would miss school / community events / birthday parties. so while his childhood was .... more "normal" than a child star's ... but still had its quirks — he had a mostly superficial bond with kids in school who would only try to befriend him for his talent / incoming fame, but he also didn't have to deal with having famous parents or paparazzi following his every move as a preteen etc etc. but yeah ! growing up / while in school, he's always been "popular".

first impressions matter to him. i wouldn't say you're screwed forever if you make a bad first impression, but he is the type to ... factor things like that into consideration. along a similar vein, he can be particular about doing things in a certain way ( + fairly meticulous / neat ), though he's shared his space with others enough when he was younger that he also knows when to let things go.

to the right people ... he can be kinda a pushover,, more easily convinced to do things he doesn’t want to do than u might think. probably one of the friends who gets roped into buying the others' drinks all the time.

adopted a dog named pancakes.

he introduces himself as caleb. if your muse is a hockey fan or has been a friend for long enough, they might call him cashew ( which is from an abbreviation of his first and last name ).

bi, but never officially "came out" in the league. can def be considered a hockey bro.

[deathfavor]

@yeonban said: our muses stargaze. + "Seiroku." Soma doesn't tear his gaze away from the stellar sight just yet, but it's clear that his attention is now completely on his fiance. "When do you want to get married?" It might seem a bit abrupt, but he doesn't explain the thought process behind it. It's normal for an engaged couple to wonder about the topic every so often and to come to an agreement before going through the implementation process - and be it as it may, Soma has always been a man of prompt action. Rarely has he taken his time with something after realizing that there are no dangers nor setbacks to his decisions, but this time around his decision isn't only his own to make. "Do you have a preferred season or date?"

Seiroku's eyes are fixated on the stars shining above them in the serene moment. In truth, there's no one thing that is special about this moment. But wasn't that part of the beauty of a relationship? Even ordinary things like stargazing at night could become fond memories to be cherished. It's a special kind of comfort to be able to take joy in the mundane.

" Hmm? " He hums when Soma calls his name. " When do I want to? " Now he lowers his eyes away from the stars to turn to look at Soma. He admires the moonlight's halo silhouette around the general that gives him an almost divine appearance. Maybe once Seiroku might have believed perhaps he was divine if it weren't for the fact he had no faith in gods or goddesses. He is handsome all the same, something that deserves to be immortalized in paint or silk.

He's not surprised per se by the abrupt prompt of the question. If he was, then it would be shame on him. But it is a bittersweet question. To plan for something he knows will ultimately never come into fruition. To plan for something that he's yearned for, though it had been forgotten for decades under the soot of his insatiable desire for slaughter. He crosses his legs, thinking about it for a few more moments.

" I always pictures spring or fall. " He admits, twirling a black strand of hair around his finger as he thinks about it. " I didn't have any particular date in mind though. " One season had already passed, but the next was still ahead of them. More time to plan, he supposed. Plans that ultimately won't matter. But Seiroku selfishly does not want to give them up. He wants to stay in this dream for as long as he can. Maybe he can fool himself.

" What about you? " It's a genuine inquiry that the doctor asks of the captain. " It's not just about me after all. It's about both of us. I'm flexible if you would prefer something else. " He scoots a bit closer, enough so he can lean his head against Soma's side with a smile, chin tilted upwards to he can keep looking at Soma while they speak. " I want you to be happy too. It's a joint effort to have what we want. " Not what anyone else wanted, but whatever they wanted.

[kamyru]

I posted 292 times in 2022

That's 139 more posts than 2021!

278 posts created (95%)

14 posts reblogged (5%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@lovelovecorner

@kamyru

@times-muse-immemorial

@sterkeyra

@hifftn

I tagged 291 of my posts in 2022

#voltage inc - 253 posts

#oops i said yes - 134 posts

#her love in the force - 99 posts

#irresistible mistakes - 94 posts

#personal - 85 posts

#romance md: always on call - 71 posts

#kuranosuke kiba - 66 posts

#asks - 53 posts

#tokyo love hustle - 52 posts

#shu hasunuma - 44 posts

Longest Tag: 100 characters

#youre from *inserts the country that got robbed in 2014 of 1/7 of all its gdp by its own government*

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Do you know how in the 3rd season of "Irresistible Mistakes" MC thinks that she is pregnant and things like this?

I really want a rewrite of the whole season for every LI, when MC actually gets pregnant.

Let them struggle. Let them co-parent. Let them talk with their co-workers and tell them that yes, we made a kid out of wedlock, so what?

Imagine Shun having to take the responsibility... Ehhh... Drama.

Do I want to write something like this? Definitely. Will I? Yes, but who knows when... Is anyone interested?

36 notes - Posted May 26, 2022

#4

Look me in the face and tell me that he's not one of the most beautiful Voltage Inc character, I dare you.

This man is gorgeous. Can I just leave my life and start a new one inside "Oops! I Said Yes?!" as Togo's wife?

40 notes - Posted October 6, 2022

#3

Things that "Her Love in the Force" characters said during an argument to hurt MC's feelings

(Do I have to write a version with the entire fight or better leave them just like this?)

Jin Namba

"The gap between us is bigger than just a couple of years."

Hideki Ishigami

"You're one of the reasons I avoided dating someone for so long."

Hyogo Kaga

"I had enough controlling relationships in my life."

At first, MC didn't understand what he was talking about. Though, with every second passed, Kaga saw how it went down on her, how she got that he just compared her to his father.

Shusuke Soma

"And that's what they call unhealthy jealousy."

Takaomi Tsugaru

"Don't act like you're my family when you're obviously not."

Seiji Goto

"Right now, I better spend some time with Subaru than with you."

Ayumu Shinonome

"Poor thing you were brave enough to confess to me, while I wasn't to confess to Sachi."

Toru Kurosawa

"I sometimes think that I was happier with one-nights stand than in a long-term relationship."

41 notes - Posted February 15, 2022

#2

Random Voltage Headcanon #7

Voltage characters that give me the "I'm not afraid of snakes, fire, darkness, bugs, strangers, storms, heights and other normies' things. But phone calls... Phone calls are a different story" vibes: Munechika Takado, Kaede Ekuni, Soryu Oh, Hikaru Aihara, Yuzuru Shiba, Toshiaki Kijima, Natsume Asaoka, Taki Kozaki, Shu Hasunuma, Kaoru Kirishima, Suzumu Mado, Seiji Goto, Taiga Kujo, Daichi Katsuragi, Ryogo Saikusa.

(I'm also afraid of phone calls. Fun fact: I worked part-time at a call center. But it didn't bother me because it was for work.)

50 notes - Posted April 11, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Random Voltage Headcanon #11

Voltage Inc characters that have shoulders large enough to carry you, your family, your pet, your village, your drools, and both Jack and Rose: Seiichi Setoyanagi, Hayachika Kasatsubaki, Rei Rindoh, Genji Higashiyama, Taro Akuchi, Kuranosuke Kiba, Akiyoshi Zaizen, Jun Araki, Jin Namba, Daichi Katsuragi, Munechika Takado.

53 notes - Posted May 19, 2022

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[elsternwick-rp]

New Arrivals + Updates! (03-19-23)

Good evening and hello, members or visitors of Elsternwick! So terribly sorry to keep you waiting with these updates, the mod team’s been busy working on various things, but first, let’s open with our new arrivals!

Please Note: If your muse isn’t on this list, don’t worry! We had to make a cut-off for this current run due to a surprising number of apps that took us off guard, we’ll add them to the list starting next week!

New Arrivals

The train has pulled into station, bringing with it many fresh new faces to Elsternwick, we hope you enjoy your stay here!

Satori Komeiji (Touhou Project) - Liv

Naib Subedar (Identity V Canon Divergent) - Leo (2)

 Karen Sanchez (Original Character) - Blue

Vanta Von Vonaccio (Original Character) - Jupiter

 Count Angelus Salvador (Hollow Knight Fan Character) - Sorrow

Curly Brace (Cave Story) - Kyle

Mizuki Date (AI: The Somnium Files) - Bee

Simon Jarrett (SOMA) - Box

 Winchester (Original Character) - Box

 Nero (Devil May Cry) - Carmine

 Suletta Mercury (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury) - Khaos

Miorine Rembrane (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury) - Bee

Zelgius (Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn) - Lia

Dao Mei "Jane Doe" Cui (Cyberpunk 2020 FC) - Bibi

Gabriel (ULTRAKILL) - Xeno

Frederica Bernkastel (Umineko: When They Cry) - Kaname

Reserved

We also have a  few reserves, hopefully soon, we’ll be seeing them, and look forward to whatever plots you may do with them!

Reinhardt (Overwatch) - Pact

Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV) - Eden

 V1 (ULTRAKILL) - Kira

Franziska Von Karma (Ace Attorney) - Mae

Zoe (Monster Prom) - Bee

 Dropped

Lastly, we have some drops, sad to see them go, but we hope you had a good time in Elsternwick while they were here!

Popoi (Secret of Mana) - Kyle

 Gwenpool (Marvel) - Bee

 Mash (Fate/Grand Order) - Bee

Jeanne D'arc Alter (Fate/Grand Order) - Bee

And that does it for character updates!

For this update, we’d like to announce that we have reworded our stance on “Characters from upcoming games”, as well as our spoiler window!

Before, it was that any character from a game that was “Unfinished” would have to wait until the game was finished for you to apply them, but upon further discussion with members, we concluded that this was a bit too much, so, now

You are allowed to apply characters from games that are in “Early Access” (As much as you could if a show’s season isn’t over!), so long as they have a characterization or plot that is set in stone and is unlikely to change! Basically, if the character has enough to work with, you’re good!

Though, if a character is mysterious with a backstory that is largely made up by headcanons or fan interpretation, we ask that you wait until there is much more to work with! (An example of this would be Kris and Ralsei from Deltarune, there’s quite a lot about them that we don’t know...)

And in the case of a character taking a shocking left turn, please look into updating them, or making them canon divergent! <:

And secondly, we would like to revise our stance on “Spoiler characters”, essentially, from now on, a month wait is enough for most characters that are considered spoilers (Minor to Moderate), after a month has passed since a game’s release or a spoiler episode, you should be good...

Unless they are considered a “Walking Spoiler”, a massive spoiler of a character that can change the flow of a story and who’s mere existence is a spoiler in itself. For that, you’ll likely be waiting 2 months or more, and the mod team will review if it’s ok for that character to be played, given how they may spoil something for people joining!

Over all, it’s much more of a case-by-case basis now, we may even shorten the wait time to apply characters from a new IP to two weeks! But, for now, we hope this results in many new and interesting characters joining us!

For other updates, we’re hoping to have posts up about some of the changes we’ve made to Elsternwick, including the Job System (Pretty simple!), an update to our wording on the ban list, and a few other fun surprises, and we hope you’ll look forward to reading about them!

We hope you have a lovely evening and look forward to seeing you again, wether you’re already in Elsternwick, or just visiting and thinking about joining!

[liecoris]

❓ (Literally any of them. :3c)

»» @memoriamexarca

— Oooh!!! Let's see... for Alucard hmmm I do love blood-drinking plots!! So more of those is always a plus, but hnnn I do be loving just slice-of-life scenarios and that can be for any of them tbh.

— I do be wanting more of Richter and Mukuro though!! And I do love the idea of Mukuro just popping up and scaring the shit out of him from time to time when ( in her mind ) he hasn't contacted her fast enough so she just "happens" to appear where he is and is just a little pushy? Idk I've been loving to do Mukuro but she's a bit pushy lmao like; ' I'm here now and oh no~ now you have to take me out on a date :3 '

— Also with Soma I think we've talked about her interacting with his darker personality? I don't recall if we've actually had interactions/threads with that but I'd like to do something with that!! Just Mukuro rolling up thinking she's interacting with the Soma she originally knows and gets an edge lord and she's like ' Oh he's hotter???! '

【 a plot idea I'd like to explore with our muses 】 ♡ 【 accepting 】

[your-sweet-cookies]

would you date Soma if he asked?

If Soma is interested in me, he can come ask me out himself.

(( OOC: As a side note, I feel as if someone is trying to ship my Muse with Soma against my or Soma's Mun's own desires, so because I am not into external third parties' shipping by playing "matchmaker", I won't be answering any further asks that have this vibe. This is the only time because I really wanted to clarify things and lay things straight and clean with everyone and anyone else who might have ideas of doing something similar. I appreciate the attention and care given to Kukki by her fans, but trying to ship her with someone she has no romantic connections with isn't something either her or me appreciate. 😅 ))

[cirocchio]

tell me what your muse wants to know about ciri :3

@tatterdema1ion​ said: Xerxes wants to know what sweets she secretly likes bc he knows she must--

‘...what do you, eh, mean, secretly?’ As if she’d keep a trivial thing like that a secret -- as if she could if she tried. Maybe Xerxes has never outright asked? ‘-- ch-chocolate, isn’t bad. It -- it also helps, if I feel a bit faint. The bars with nuts in it are, nice...’ But why would he want to know -- to bribe or prank her with? ‘...then in exchange, y-you should tell me, what vegetable you like -- ‘secretly'.’

@raajasii​ said: soma demands to know her star sign ofc

‘...It’s erh... b-between Pisces and Aries.’ Her tone and expression are like that because she’s actually looked into this, and didn’t find the results particularly fitting. Especially the Aries part. ‘I... uh. D-don’t think it’s very accurate, probably... b-but then they talk of birth charts and... stuff.’

Anyway, it doesn’t matter much what her star sign is, his is Leo, she knows that much.

[dragonotaku-justineverything]

So until I can figure out how to get a link to my rules page that works, here is a rules post instead for now that I'll tag to no end and I'll pin it to the top of my blog.

Rules/Muse lists below:

Rules to look at before you send an ask or prompt in. This is always changing, but anything I don’t have listed, as in I haven’t listed it as a “No” here, I will at least try to do the ask/prompt. If I don’t like the ask or prompt, I will be changing the rules to avoid it happening again. Anyways, here are the rules:

Fandoms I will write about and the characters in them.

RWBY - Anyone, but I won’t write Cardin, Adam, or Jacques in a main character sense or a winning light. Any females are fair game because they all rock.

Naruto Shippuden - The only male I’ll write for now is Naruto Uzumaki (my childhood idol XD). Honestly Naruto is so long I don’t even remember a fourth of the characters in that anime, but by the power of the internet, I can look up anyone I don’t remember.

Fairy Tail - The only male that I know that I’ll be okay with writing about is Natsu Dragneel, but I can try to do it for other guys too. Again, all females are free game from here.

High School DxD - Issei is a solid male for me to write, but others might work too like Kiba or Gasper. Any girls will work! (This show is more than just fan-service and they are actually really entertaining. It needs more appreciation.)

Borderlands - Anyone is fair game from here (For now) EXCEPT FOR HANDSOME JACK! (unless he's getting shit on)

Sekirei - Some seriously hot babes. Everyone is free game from here.

Infinite Stratos - Say what you want about it. I like it. Everyone is free game.

Marvel and DC Universe - Since these are such vast fandoms, I don’t know who I would and would NOT write, so send in whatever you want, but please understand if I don’t know what you’re talking about or know the characters you mention. I’ll let you know if I won’t write your ask/prompt though.

Random Muses/Characters I want to try to write:

ANY OF @jace-the-writer-guy OCs, who he was awesome enough to give me permission to write! Though I recommend sending asks you him about them first instead because I might not do them justice.

K/DA girls (Akail, Ahri, Evelynn, Kai'Sa) - League of Legends [K/DA and Normal LoL Versions]

Juniper Arc - My OC for Jaune Arc’s mother. Her bio can be found here: https://dragonotaku-justineverything.tumblr.com/post/183086717187/hey-jaune-we-dont-really-hear-much-from-your

Camilla Nohr, Corrin Nohr (Male version of MC), Kamui Nohr (Female version of MC) - Fire Emblem: Fates

Bowsette AND Booette - The minds of internet users and Nintendo Mario universe

Cynthia, Flannery, Hilda, Sonia, Professor Juniper - Pokémon

Jessica Rabbit - Who Framed Rodger Rabbit?

Android 21 (Majin and normal), Android 18, Zangya - Dragon Ball Z

Samus Aran - Metroid

Seras Victoria and Sir Integra - Hellsing Ultimate

Mito Ikumi (Nikumi) - Food Wars (Shokugeki no soma)

Olga Discordia and Chloe - Kuroinu (I mean have you seen them!?!)

Jessica Nigri - A real person and the voice of Cinder Fall in RWBY (Was voted to be added by the people) I WILL NOT WRITE ASKER INSERTS WITH HER!!!

Kinks I WILL NOT write:

NO SCAT OR WATERSPORTS!

NO NTR! NO CUCKING! NO CHEATING! Sorry, but I don’t like that stuff.

No abuse, snuff, ball/ovary busting, mutilation, dismemberment, vore, gore or torture.

No straight up rape. (Consensual non-con roleplay is okay TO SOME DEGREE!)

No extreme sadism or hard core BDSM. Some light bondage and things like light whipping are okay though.

No bestiality with real animals. (Pokémon and Grimm are okay-ish, but I still might say no)

No unwanted humiliation (Consent on both sides)

May do some blackmail posts, but it is a hit or miss with me on those. Sorry if I won’t want to do what you send in, but I won’t if I don’t like it or am not comfortable with it.

Alternate Universes (AUs) I write:

RWBY

Single Father Jaune AU:

Sports AU/Sports Doctor Jaune AU:

Maid and Butler AU:

Movie Star AU:

Sekirei in Remnant AU:

Hera:

Dating a Porn Star AU:

Single Mother Blake AU:

Abandoned Arc AU:

Pokémon in Remnant AU:

Arc Ops AU:

Jaune Sempai AU:

High school DxD

Devils Pokémon AU:

I’m always up for hearing new suggestions for fandom AUs, but I won’t always except them.

For now this is what I have. If it follows these rules I will do my best to write it, but these rules are subject to change.

[yeonban]

Honestly I think the first panel here is the one in which Soma realized he's going to die for certain. The moment Tatsuomi got his arm around him and told him that he's long since decided to die alongside him, Soma knew there'd be no way out no matter what he tried to do. So I'd like to think that instead of wasting energy in trying to heal the damage with his obsidian heart, he used his last moments to send Seiroku one final "beat" of his heart before being completely annihilated by Tatsuomi's technique, which is funnily enough also the exact moment Seiroku's door opened in the last panel

[flowerwept]

RELATIONSHIPS  — TALK ABOUT THE MUSE

NAME: i feel like this makes more sense to do it with hermes as opposed to fandaniel, so i’ll fill it out for him instead of the funny jester. sorry amon

ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: bisexual biromantic PREFERRED PET NAMES: ugh he’d be that type of guy to come up with the worst most extravagant pet names like “morning dove” or whatever. probably animal related. immediately gets embarrassed about it and regrets it but still does it every so often.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: needs therapy

FAVOURITE CANON SHIP: n/a FAVOURITE NON-CANON SHIP: i don’t really ship him with anyone honestly. hermes/azem can be easily attainable depending on how someone writes them though, like they’re vague for a reason lol.

i could also see hermes/hyth and maybe like post-memory wipe even hermes/emet (although they’d have a LOT to work through given how emet sees his duty as the greatest gift one can have and hermes does............not. but since the memory wipe gets rid of a lot of that tension between them, i could see it in this scenario. oh could you imagine the potential for a fandaniel emet reunion with this though. that kinda rules)

OPINION ON TRUE LOVE: oh god does he want it to be real so bad but feels like a child for believing in it OPINION ON LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT: another thing he wants to believe in really badly but is less inclined towards as opposed to the concept of true love. likes it in books and whatnot, but doesn’t think it’s something that can happen in real life.

HOW ROMANTIC ARE THEY?: he would get much too flustered to actually achieve anything of real “romantic” merit, i think. he’s much better with smaller yet meaningful gestures.

IDEAL PHYSICAL TRAITS: i don’t think hermes would have much of a preference. IDEAL PERSONALITY TRAITS: someone who can simply understand him. hermes spends so much of his time believing he is isolated in his feelings that being able to work through them with someone is probably the best thing someone can offer for him. i think he would also like to be pushed out of his comfort zone a little bit. but they would need to know when to back off as well

UNATTRACTIVE PHYSICAL TRAITS: SHRUG UNATTRACTIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS: an unwillingness to empathize. stubbornness in the way emet exemplifies it in elpis (nagging him to take on the title of fandaniel because it’s such an honor and returning to the star is so great etc etc)

IDEAL DATE: picnic amongst the flowers. or like a trip to a bird conservatory. cries a lil bit just thinking about it

DO THEY HAVE A TYPE?: unsure at the moment :]

AVERAGE RELATIONSHIP LENGTH: i think hermes would be extremely ride or die given how much he tries to hold himself back. so if you got him in a relationship it would be for the long haul PREFERRED NON-SEXUAL INTIMACY: just enjoying each other’s company; reading in a room, sharing music, making tea for one another. i could see hermes loving holding hands a lot. COMMITMENT LEVEL: like mentioned, ride or die OPINION OF PUBLIC AFFECTION: EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING DO NOT ENGAGE DO NOT ENGAGE PAST RELATIONSHIPS?: n/a

tagged by: stole it from @chaosleads  tagging: @poppicede (pick !) @sunhalf (for soma if u want otherwise be free) 

[deathfavor]

This is going to go under a read more because this is going to be massive but this is the most adorable thing ever to happen to Seiroku and it will forever be immortalized here

@yeonban​​ said: The day is finally here, Soma muses as he lies in the futon, gently caressing Seiroku's cheek while he sleeps. He's taken the day off to start it right rather than have his beloved wake up alone on his birthday, yet he couldn't help his body's habit of waking early. That's fine, though, as it offers him a chance to organize his thoughts for the day. The lead-up to it has been intense, with Soma having spent countless hours working on paperwork the entire past week to make certain there won't be any left for today, and besides his own duties as captain to take care of, there have been several other things, pertaining to Seiroku's birthday, that have required his attention.

First, and the most obvious, had been the purchase of gifts. For most others, Soma wouldn't bring himself to personally pick a present (preferring to order someone else to do it on his behalf) but Seiroku is special, and very much deserving of every drop of his time, no matter how busy he might have been during the past month (with his responsibilities, but also with the news of their engagement reaching every member of the Date as well as the remaining grand generals). Then, after his gifts had been prepared... to some of his nobles' dismay, Soma had also had a second, more extravagant idea in mind to follow suit with.

The thought of it amuses him ever so slightly, as it's even more of a celebration than he, as a grand general, receives on his birthdays (his are much stiffer, with him being expected to sit still for more than half a day to politely receive gifts from everyone in the band before a banquet takes place) and to an extent he wonders whether everything is going as smoothly as it had seemed the night before. It's all behind Seiroku's back, with Soma having refused to allow anyone to slip up about it, but with that secrecy also comes the impossibility to go check before the yellow soul wakes up. It's alright, he reassures himself right as he catches sight of Seiroku's blue eyes opening. No one would dare take the gamble with their tasks, not when they know just how important the other, and thus this plan, is to their captain.

A soft smile finds its way on Soma's visage when he gazes at his fiance with adoration in his eyes, raising his hand higher to caress the back of Seiroku's head as he leans in to grant him a forehead kiss. "Good morning, Seiroku." It's not immediately that he gets started on the birthday wishes, opting to allow the other to wake up at his own pace, and only when the doctor's gaze seems clearer does the captain lean in for a proper kiss and steals the spot of the first to wish him this. "Happy birthday." He's content to stay in bed for as long as Seiroku wishes to, and once they decide to get ready for the day there's a moment in which they're on separate sides of the room (in Soma's case not simply to grab his clothes, but to grab the gifts as well) though it doesn't last long, for Soma interrupts Seiroku's preparations with a hug from behind when it seems the only things left for him to do are to put on the jacket and tie his hair.

"Seiroku, I'm glad you're here with me." It can be interpreted as in the present moment, or in general - and Soma means it in both ways. "Your smile is more vibrant than the sun," He presses a kiss to Seiroku's shoulder then. "You're the smartest and most considerate person I know," He loosens his grip on the other, and there's a brief rustling sound while he takes out his present before pressing a hand to the doctor's shoulder to signal for him to stand still. Both of Soma's hands reach in Seiroku's hair, taking it upon himself to fix it for him... except he doesn't tie it, but arranges it, ultimately adding a final touch - the gift - to hold the hairstyle in place, and nudges him closer to the mirror. Taking advantage of Seiroku's gaze being on the mirror, the red soul reaches to the sides of the other's neck, carefully placing the second gift and tying it. It's meant to be a flower, but it can also be seen as a sun, and regardless of which his beloved chooses to view it as, he is both in Soma's eyes.

When the surprise starts to wear off, the captain gently turns him around to look in his eyes; bringing one of Seiroku's hands to his mouth to press a kiss to his knuckles. "And by far the most beautiful." The other would never need to do anything special with his looks to leave Soma breathless, that much was for certain. "Thank you for existing, Seiroku." He leans down to press a kiss to Seiroku's lips, his thumb caressing the hand he'd previously kissed. When they part there's a glint in his eyes as he squeezes the other's hand, and Soma chooses to give the yellow soul a peek at his next gift. Disregarding both Seiroku's jacket and his own haori for now, Soma leads him outside of their room and up the stairs, to the room with the best view of their band.

"You make my days brighter, but I'm not the only one that applies to." With that they tread towards the balcony, and as if on cue, fireworks start shooting into the sky the moment they're able to see the view. It takes a few seconds for the first fireworks to settle in before an unison birthday wish loudly and cheerily reaches them, and the source seems to be every member of the Date, gathered below the building and as far as the eye can see to celebrate Seiroku's birthday. Soma glances at the masses for a fleeting second, but his attention returns wholly on the man beside him, allowing the faintest of smiles to remain on his face regardless of whether or not his people will see it. It's fine if they don't, but it's also fine if they do - it's not a secret that Seiroku makes Soma happy, and they must all already be aware of the fact from the way he has orchestrated an entire celebration resembling a festival for Seiroku's birthday, with various kinds of foods, shops free of price for the star of the celebration and individual gifts from everyone the yellow soul has made life even a bit better for (through either his presence, skills or friendship).

   Even when Seiroku is still fast asleep, his face turns to nuzzle towards Soma’s gentle touch with a relaxed exhale. He knows that touch and warmth even then. Some time passes before he actually starts to stir, before his lashes start to move and he blearily opens his eyes. It’s warmer than it usually is. Warmer in a way that makes him want to sink right back into sleep  but he doesn’t. Instead, he blearily peers up to see Soma still there beside him despite the fact he’s usually not.  “  Soma.  “  He murmurs, his lips curving up at the corners with a smile just at saying the name, let alone the fact he sees him there.  “  Good morning.  “  He greets in kind, voice soft with sleepiness and he leans into the gentle kiss.

   It takes more of a moment for him to really start to be awake, for the haze to leave his mind. He hums, arms lifting to wrap around Soma’s shoulders as he accepts the proper kiss with an easy smile. He wants to ask about the why of Soma being here, but more than that, he wants to enjoy what seems to be a birthday coincidence. But it would never be something so thoughtless as coincidence would it? No, because Soma offers him words he hasn’t heard from someone he knows in years. Blue eyes widen in surprise, undisguised and obvious before his face relaxes and the smile seems even happier than before.  “  Thank you, Soma.  “  That was enough to make him happy. Two words. An acknowledgement.

 Soma doesn’t seem in any rush to get up though, and Seiroku is happy take that opportunity to simply cuddle and soak up Soma’s presence. As far as he’s aware, it is more or less another day. He knew the medical team had talked about doing something tonight, but that was later. So for the most part, he assumed things would be normal. ( He had no idea just how wrong he was. ) Other than this. So he enjoys it, before pulling himself up with a quick kiss to Soma’s lips before he turns away to start preparing for the day. He’s treated himself to a nicer outfit than he typically wears ; not gaudy or flashy but a bit more detailed, a little more gold embroidery that winds over a field of white.

   He hums when he feels Soma’s arms suddenly around him. Unexpected, but not unwelcomed by any means. Instead he leans back into the hold with a smile.  “  Aren’t I supposed to be sayin that? I’m the one spoiled with attention this morning.  “  Seiroku replies with a gentle laugh. He leans his head back against Soma when he feels the kiss to his shoulder, a content sigh on his lips. He was being spoiled. They’re sweet words, and it makes his chest both warm and ache a tad to hear how Soma sees him. But today...today he won’t dwell on anything besides the now. (He knows well none of the other current eight will either know or acknowledge the day.. In the past there were those who would. But none now.) So it is just him, as he is here with the Date. Curiosity perks at the sound of rustling, but he stays still when he feels Soma’s touch urging him to stay still. 

   Seiroku doesn’t expect to feel Soma’s hands in his hair, but he has no protest to it. Even when its drastically different from his signature hairstyle into something more styled than a ponytail. And curiosity grows when he feels something be tucked into his strands of black. Still. he waits with burning curiosity till Soma urges him to look and he immediately takes to examining both style and gifted. It sits like a golden comment in his hair, a painting of star streaking across the night, but instead of oil and canvas its black hair and gold, jeweled metal. He draws in an awed breathe, too busy to pay heed to Soma’s movements for another gift.  He’s never been one to wear many accessories besides that which cannot be removed, but he likes this. The little extra it adds.

   His gaze turns towards the delicate necklace, and it takes effort to swallow the sob that’s starting to creep up his throat. He thought the attention had been enough of a gift. But then there was the hairpin and necklace too. So much happier and daintier than that which stays hidden under the collar of is outfit. This one is on display for everyone to see. Proudly. As it should be, as it deserves.  “  Soma!  “  He breathes, speechless. How- Where does he even begin? How much can words ever hope to express of the warmth and love that swells in Seiroku’s chest? They’d never do it justice.

   It’s silly a simply kiss this knuckles brings rosy color to his cheeks, but it does. It’s so delicate, intimate in a different way than typical associations of the word or action. He knows its his day supposedly, but he can’t help his return.  “  I'm lucky enough the universe let me meet you.  “  He answers before pressing into the kiss.  “  Thank you, Soma.  “  He breathes.  “ For remembering. For these gifts.  “  They’re the first real gifts he’s had in.....so long that it makes his breath stutter with a smile. He won’t let these go. They’ll always be as special as they are on this day, if not more so. “  Just you would have been MORE than enough. But I love these.  “  He murmurs, pressing another kiss to Soma’s lips, one of his own to grant his general. 

   It feels so strange to evidently be in the dark about something. But where if it was anyone else he would have suspicious, he trusts Soma and feels innocent curiosity. Not the only one? He wonders how outside could factor in or why they were going outside to begin with.

   Suddenly fireworks explode and Seiroku’s eyes go wide with surprise and wonder. His gaze turns up to watch the colors explode, and then just as quickly turns back down towards the crowd when the roar of delighted voices ring out. It stuns him, jaw dropping slightly in sheer surprise seeing everyone. Hearing the cheers and hollers and well wishes. Despite Soma’s hold, his hands grasp at the railing to help keep himself upright. There’s so many that he can’t even begin to count them all. It’s a wave of emotion so violent it’s like being slammed into mountain, happiness so large that it hurts. Happiness so thick he could shield himself forever in it. It destroys his senses and disorients everything. 

   Seiroku shuts his eyes and offers a beaming smile that comes from deepest parts of his happiness. Nothing faked or only for show. He doesn’t know what to do in the face of this - both in something so grand, and something like this for him. That so many people would want to celebrate, that so many would choose to. So he offers a bright smile to them all. To Soma, to the medical team, to the soldiers and civilians and to everyone that can see him as he waves to them with a Thank you! that certainly can’t be heard everywhere but it shows in his joy.

   And his tears. They can’t be seen from the ground but he knows Soma can see them. Tears of happiness that slide down his cheeks as he smiles till his cheeks hurt and even then. This is more than something Seiroku could have ever imagined or thought up of, even in his wildest dreams it never would have happened. To think people would...value his day, would want to celebrate it. He can already tell there’s so much more head too with the glance outside. It reminds him of the festival where everything had really started. And that only adds to the happiness that already feels too much in the best way. Until he sinks back against Soma with a breathy laugh that makes his chest and face ache and can stare up at Soma’s faint smile.

   “  You- all this, and without me having any clue.  “  Frankly, Seiroku wants to kiss him breathless right this instant but knows that restraint, at least in front of everyone for now. But he reaches to grasp Soma’s hand and squeeze as he gives a private smile for Soma alone while his brain still wraps around.......everything. It is, without a doubt, one of the best moments in his long life. To see people who care and want to celebrate with him.  “  Thank you...  “  They aren’t the fanciest words, but sometimes simplicity is the most genuine. He’ll find a thousand and one ways to show Soma his thanks.

[luhlust]

Hey, uh idk if I asked this already but can you do a Hatsuharu x Reader based on episode 4 season 2 of Fruits Basket? Because, in that episode Hatsuharu had his meltdown. But instead of him having a meltdown because of Rin it’s because you two and dating and had an argument? And uhm basically instead of him grabbing Tohru, he grabs you. And Kyo like punches him bc y’all are good friends~ and the ending is all fluffy and him apologizing for the argument or whatever. (Sorry if this is confusing)~~

Choose Me

Anime: Fruits Basket

Pairing: Soma Hatsuharu x Reader

Overview: Hatsuharu has been spending a lot of time with Rin making you, his girlfriend, jealous ending up with a huge rampage.

Note: I KNOW YOU SAID INSTEAD OF RIN IT SHOULD BE THE READER BUT I THINK IT'S CUTER THIS WAY. I hope you don't mind~ PLUS IM DONE WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS AND IM STILL STUDYING BUT THIS IS SUCH A CUTE REQUEST AND I CAN'T HELP BUT WRITE IT. I love Hatsuharu so much.

•-–-•

You really understand Hatsuharu's relationship with Rin. Maybe, a little too much. You were there for him afterall, helping him cope up with her behaviour, letting him cry on you, you supported Hatsuharu. You love him.

You grew to love him just by being together with him was enough for you so when Hatsuharu confessed he too, fell for you, you couldn't believe it, until his lips touched yours, cloud of smoke blinded your eye, laughing as you stared at his Ox form.

You knew Hatsuharu would need a lot of time to fully move on from Rin so you were okay with letting Hatsuharu settle the phase for your relationship.

Lately, Hatsuharu has been spending less time with you to take care of Rin who once again, escaped from the hospital. You didn't mind how he would abruptly go to her side, you didn't mind how he called you to cancel your plans with a short apology, you didn't mind if he kept choosing her over you.

That is before you reached your tipping point.

When Hatsuharu went back to your shared apartment, he really just wanted to sleep. Rin's words continued to ring in his ear, he is beyond exhaustion. He is not in the right state to hear your complaints.

"So, I just want to have your time! I bought us some tickets to th-" "God, can you just please shut up!"

Hatsuharu glared at you, slamming his bag across the room. Your throat suddenly became dry, hands balled into a fist. Hatsuharu immediately wanted to punch himself for bursting on you like that, he was just so annoyed but even he, himself knew it was not a good excuse.

"(y/n)..." He fumbled on his words, what can he say in a situation like this? He wanted to comfort you, his hands were shaking. Wiping the tears from your eyes, you walked passed him and entered the bedroom, leaving Hatsuharu to contemplate on his actions.

"Fuck.." He clicked his tongue.

Hatsuharu grabbed a bottle of water and drank to calm himself down. When he heard the door opened, he turned around and was ready to apologise but his eyes trailed to the duffel bag you were carrying.

"Where are you going?" He questioned softly, even if he already knew the answer. He was hoping it wasn't what he was thinking. "Away." You smiled at him, masking your emotions like you always did.

"Let's break up, Haru. No, Sohma-kun." Hatsuharu's eyes widened, speechless. You took his silence as a que to leave. Mustering up all your strength, you grabbed the doorknob, twisting it to open the door. Hatsuharu acted fast, he slammed the door close, trapping you against it.

"No. You're not going anywhere! C-Can't we fix this?" His voice cracked, he can't let you leave him. You were the only one who understood him, only one who accepted him as a whole! "Please...(y/n)..." Tears streamed down his face, the sight of him broke you more, you had to be strong. Cupping his face, you wiped his tears, trying to soothe him.

"I'm sorry Haru. You kept on choosing her and I kept on choosing you." Biting your lip, you kissed his forehead, Hatsuharu melted against your touch.

"Let me choose myself this time."

Hatsuharu felt like time slowed down as you slipped away from his grasp.

The door closed and he broked down.

He hasn't heard from you for a week.

It was difficult to be away from him, everything just screamed for you to go back and wrap your arms around him. You stayed with Kyo for the mean time, telling them that your apartment was undergoing a few construction and Hatsuharu decided to stay at the main state.

They really didn't question you a lot, you were that good at lying and hiding plus they are your friends too. You continued on with your life, trying to distract yourself. You were currently asked to bring some materials to Tohru's room. "Oh, (y/n)! That looks heavy!" She mused, standing up to help you settle the materials on the teacher's desk.

You stayed for a while, laughing at how they teased Kyo with Tohru. Sometimes you just want to smack the two at how oblivious these two are to their feelings. Seeing them, reminded you of Hatsuharu. Your heart dropped, spacing out of the window, you wondered if he's doing well.

There's something off about the day, you just felt anxious, like something bad is going to happen.

"Oh, Haru turned dark and is currently on a rampage during the homeroom!" Momiji grinned. "What? Why didn't you say earlier!?" You and the others dashed out of the room, bumping towards several people.

You could hear him breaking the windows, the other students and teacher were ourside frightened. You entered the room, everything was a mess.

Kyo immediately tried to talk some sense into him. "Shut up stupid cat. You're very existence causes trouble for us, all! Stupid cat!" His remarked annoyed Kyo immediately.

"Haru, I don't know why you're causing a rampage, but you shouldn't do that here." Hatsuharu clicked his tongue. You knew this was your fault, you knew why he was angry. Seeing him at this state, made you doubt if your decision was right. "Princess Yuki is such a worry-wart. Afraid I'll accidentally transform on my rampage?" His eyes met yours, a frown replacing his smirk.

"What? You're here? How lame." You stepped closer, hands up in surrender. "Haru, stop it. Calm down." Your voice angered him even more. "Stupid. Stupid. So damn, stupid! You're so twitchy, you'll feel a lot better if everyone would know." He reached out to you, grabbing your arm roughly.

"H-Haru...it hurts..." His grip around you tightened, pulling you closer until Kyo punched him. "I don't care what's your problem but is that how you should treat your girl?!" Kyo placed you behind him, shielding you from Hatsuharu.

"What's it to you? She's not my girl anymore." Hatsuharu's words struck you, you felt yourself losing your composure. "Oh I see. You went for the kitty cat didn't you? I shou-" You cut him off with a slap. His cheeks immediately became swollen, everyone stood shocked at the scene. "Enough, Haru..." You walked out of the room, eyes following you everywhere.

Your steps became faster as the time passed, slowly turning into a full sprint. You didn't know where you were going, you just wanted to get out of there.

The teacher managed to settle the issue down by pouring water to both of them, calming Hatsuharu in a snap. After some counselling, Hatsuharu met up with the others, apologizing for his behavior before noticing you were not there. "Where's (y/n)?" He managed to choke out, it was clear to them that he was very anxious.

"She ran out and we haven't seen her since earlier." Tohru answered, fidgeting, not knowing how he would react.

Hatsuharu excused himself, wanting to look for you. You couldn't have gotten that far, he knows you enough to know where you would go. He reached the door to the rooftop, staring at it blankly. You were crying, he was sure of it, so why can't he just open the damn door?

He was scared.

Scared of what you would say to him, scared to lose you more.

"Triple shit." He cussed, letting the door open, hands shielding his eyes from bright rays. He immediately saw you sitting down, music blasting through your phone.

Your eyes were closed but you knew he was there, a shadow loomed over you. You refused to open your eyes, you too were afraid.

Is this what happens when you fall inlove? Is this what love really is? To be afraid of one another yet still want to cling to one another even knowing the fact that they can hurt you anytime?

Hatsuharu doesn't care about anything anymore, he can't let you go, he could never let you go. You were more important to him, he was just selfish. He couldn't let go of the past but he wants a presen and a future with you.

Hatsuharu is more than willing to put his past behind and put you first, that's what he realised during those days of solitude.

He grabbed your arm, pulling you closer to him, still being wary of not hugging you to close in order to prevent himself from transforming despite how startled you were. "Haru...?" You whispered, hands automatically finding its way around his body.

"Ah, I know now.." He smiled, enjoying the way your body tangled. "Home. I never realised it before. (y/n), you're my home." He buried his head against your neck, letting himself succumb to your scent.

"I'm sorry. I'm so fucking sorry for not being a good boyfriend. I know, I don't deserve you but you can count on me to make me deserve you, if you let me. Will you let me back?" You stared at him, nodding softly, before leaning in for a kiss.

Hatsuharu pulled you closer, his hand behind your head, deepening the kiss. It was desperate but passionate, the two of you missed each other. You love him, even if it hurts.

But is it really love if it doesn't hurt at all?

Your back was against the concrete, Hatsuharu straddled you, pinning you down as he continued to place kissed along your neck. "H-Haru! We can't do this he-ahh." Smirking upon seeing the purple hue on your neck, you smacked his chest. "But (y/n), let me show you how much I love you." He pouted, why did he have to be cute. Your fingeres played with his two-colored hair, you're really an idiot to this idiot.

"Yeah, yeah. Save it in closed doors will 'ya?" You stiffened, seeing Kyo and Yuki in the other side with a small tint of pink dusted on their cheeks. You immediately became flustered unlike Hatsuharu who calmly complained. "You guys are a cockblocker."

Tohru peered in, confused at why they are standing si stiffly. "Kyo? Yuki? Did you find the-" "IDIOT! DON'T LOOK!"

Hatsuharu had to leave to continue talking with his parents. He got suspended for a week while you were "sick" for a week as well.

Hatsuharu made it up to you for a whole week, assuring you that you will now be his first choice. You didn't have to worry about Rin anymore becuase everytime he needed to visit her, it was with you. He would always shield you if things became a little complicated, covering your ears when she said spiteful words, making me drag you out. That was the last time he visited Rin.

Now he's very clingy to you! Devoting his time and energy to you and only you. "(y/n), why are you too close with Yuki. I don't like it." Hatsuharu held you close, glaring at Yuki who just let out a sigh.

"Love birds."

[sunhalf-a]

most of my muses who experience romantic attraction prefer monogamy by default — all my muses are just me in a hat, and i’m very much built for monogamy.  so it’s faster to just talk thru exceptions than anything else!

daria is monogamous in the traditional sense, but does not consider sleeping with or going on dates with clients cheating, and would be put off by a partner who asked that she quit her work.  (  she’d only quit if she was with a long - term partner who was very well - off and could support her, and that’s going to take a year, if not more.  giving up her source of income is dangerous and gives another power over her that she needs a lot of trust for.  )  in the same way, she doesn’t care if a partner who’s a sex wo.rker continues to sleep with clients, but would feel betrayed if they slept with or dated others for non - work reasons.  i only mention her because i know some people feel differently about whether sex wo.rk based stuff is cheating or not.  (  it isn’t, but y’know.  )

aika is not monogamous by default, though will be monogamous if asked by a partner assuming she doesn’t have any other partners.  reapers typically have multiple partners, so that’s what feels intuitive to her.  that being said, aika’s romantic vibes are such that she typically has multiple fuckbuddies and a few poor boys she’s leading on, versus her having multiple actual partners.  not because she doesn’t want real partners!  she’s just selfish, so by default most of her relationships start as a using versus anything likely to lead to more.  (  it doesn’t help that people overwhelmingly love the idea of aika and put her on a pedestal that she detests.  )

august is open to trying polyamory at some point, though thinks of himself as monogamous — but they’ve never tried anything else, so he can’t say for sure at this point.  

elodie doesn’t mind partners sleeping with other people so long as she’s informed but does not want partners actually dating others.  find others sexy?  fine.  but don’t fall in love with anyone else.

soma doesn’t know what monogamy is.  it’s very intuitive to soma to blend romantic and platonic feelings; in main verse, she’s very in love with both yakumo and io, and considers themself to be partnered to both, even if not explicitly romantically.  that being said, if she and someone are explicitly romantically dating, she will not attempt to romantically date others, though usually won’t care if a partner does.  if you want her to be in a romantic relationship with you and another person, you have to invite her directly.

nami thinks she’s polyamorous but is actually super monogamous.  she’s just never had a chance to have a monogamous relationship, and when she’s gotten close it was always rooted in control and abuse so that’s what she associates monogamy with.  get her in a healthy relationship and watch her be like Holy Shit????

mostly unrelated but while we’re talking shipping, fiona, alice, and angela are all functionally ace / aro.  with all of them, this is at least partly informed by trauma.  fiona is the only one i could see this really changing for at current, and she’s still likely to remain sex - repulsed even longer than she remains uninterested in romance — which is a long time.  if such a time came that fiona could date, she’d be monogamous, though.

[kinships]

✔ offers lindow to you

Send me ✔ and I will bold my preferences for your muse!

My muse(s): Setsuna/Norn (will be S or N on sheet)

Do I know your muse(s):  yes | no | a little | tell me about your muse

Setting: our verse | my verse | your verse | modern | alternate universe | other

Pre-established relationships? yes (S) | no (N) | depends on the relationship

Possible relationships: friends (S/N)| classmate | co-worker(S) | roommate | family, real or adopted (S/N) | dating or blind date | married | friends with benefits | unrequited love | lending a hand | teacher - student (N) | rivals | allies (S/N) | partner-in-crime | enemies | protecter - guarded | business partners | spy - infiltrated | manipulator - manipulated | star-crossed | first meeting (N) | other

I’m in the mood for: fluff | angst | horror | romance | humor | crime | hurt / comfort | action | supernatural | slice of life | crack | dark threads | light threads | any genre | multi-para | shorter para | one-line | any length | plotted threads | unplotted threads | other

Feel free to: message me ooc | message me ic | tell me your ideas | write a starter | answer one of my opens | send a meme | reblog this with your preferences - let’s find common interests!

I love Lindow to death, he was one of my favorite characters in God Eater (still is next to Soma). I would love to explore his relationship with Setsuna during GE1 and afterwards (especially considering Setsu’s mental state in GE1 isn’t exactly good otl).

Norn though, it would be fun for him to meet the Hounds and see how badass they are.

Pls adopt all of them Lindow. Pls.

[fanfictionaries]

Where the Green Grass Grows - Part 1. A Real Fine Place to Start

@imanuglywombat​ credit for the moodboard/art! 

Summary: After leaving town in 2001, Marianne Grace Barnes swore she’d never step foot in Texas again. She was happy with her life in San Francisco. She had great friends, a great job, and a loving boyfriend. But when her mother insists she come home after six long years away, Marianne comes face to face with someone she vowed to never lay eyes on again. Now the questions arise: Is he so different from the man who broke her heart? Is she so different from the girl she used to be?

And most importantly, is she as happy as she really thinks she is?

A story of love, heartache, and that special feeling of being home.

MASTERLIST

Pairing: AU Cowboy!Steve Rogers x OFC

Warnings: Swearing 

Author’s note: This is my entry for  @arrowsandmixtapes​ ‘s RomCom Writing Challenge! So sorry for the late entry, Covid has been a whirlwind of a time.

Prompt: Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

***

The streets of San Francisco were their normal, misty grey as Marianne Barnes rushed down the sidewalk. Scrubbing at the technicolor specks of paint that covered her arms, she wondered why that day of all days she had decided to introduce the splatter paint portion of her student’s curriculum. The current semester was focused on abstract and modern art. Slowly she’d been introducing them to all of the history and techniques behind the different styles before allowing them to try it out for themselves. While initially it seemed like a fantastic idea, she soon realized that allowing a group of middle schoolers the freedom to literally throw paint was a recipe for disaster. Luckily, she had her art smock to cover the entirety of her clothes, but that had not saved her arms and legs from the ricochet of paint as the over enthusiastic kids hurled globs of color as hard as they could at blank canvases. Continuing to rake her nails against the skin of her arms, she sighed in frustration. She really should have taken a few more minutes to wash up one more time.

It was important that she look nice tonight. Tony, her boyfriend, had invited her to dinner stating he had some “big news”. Marianne assumed that it probably had to do with the big business deal he’d been working on for his company. Tony was a visionary of sorts. Having come from family money, his future was always to be well off. However, he had taken the extra steps to truly make something of himself and slowly over the years of his career he had come to own the single leading company in clean energy technology. She was proud of him – even if his job did take up a large amount of his life. However, without his job she probably wouldn’t have met him. She thought back to the embarrassing moment in which they had met nearly a year ago.

Marianne pulled at the neckline of her dress, the Peter Pan collar currently feeling as though it was going to choke her as she shifted uncomfortably by the food and drink table. As much as she liked being there for her best friend, she really wished Natasha would stop inviting her to these kinds of events. While Nat insisted that she’d stay right by Marianne’s side, she always ended up alone at some point in the night, twiddling her thumbs in a room filled with strangers. Having met in art school, Marianne always found it incredibly interesting how drastically different her and Natasha’s careers were. While Marianne had opted for teaching the youths of America about Monet, Dali, van Gogh, and Matisse, Natasha had settled on the curation of art, a field that suited her much more appropriately. The rubbing of elbows with the hoity toity rich was a perfect fit for Nat’s easy, sophisticated, and, for lack of a better word, sexy personality. With her naturally fire-red hair, knockout curves, and perfect smile, Natasha was the type of woman that when she walked into a room, every person either wanted to be her or to fuck her. There was no in-between. Even for Marianne, who supposed in some ways, she’d like to be a bit more like Natasha.

That’s why she was so surprised to be approached as she clung to her glass of champagne and pretended to stare contemplatively at the same painting of a flat tire for the fifth time that night.

“What do you think?” asked a smooth and timbred voice from beside her.

Marianne chuckled slightly to herself continued to trace the thick brushstrokes of the painting with her eyes. “Well, considering the artist’s theme of stagnation, I think they’ve gone a bit too on the nose with this one. It’s…unimaginative,” she commented, before turning to see the handsome man beside her. If she’d actually been drinking the champagne in her hand, she might have choked on it. Luckily for her, she hadn’t.

The man continued to stare at the painting in front of them, a contemplative expression that brought his thick, dark brows together, before he turned his gaze to her, “So you don’t think it will sell tonight then?”

“Oh no, it will definitely sell. I’ve been to enough of these things to know that it’s not really about taste, so much as it is status. If the artist seems important enough, then so is their art,” smirked Marianne, this time actually taking a sip from her champagne flute to avoid focusing on the intriguing way in which the stranger was staring at her.

“Ah, yes. The snobbish elites’ inability to see past their own social status,” he commented dryly, taking a sip from his own flute.

“Hey, you said it, not me,” Marianne laughed, feeling as though she might have made a connection with a reasonable person just yet.

“And who do I have the pleasure of giving me all the inside critique?”

She extended her free hand out to the man, “Marianne Barnes—art teacher, friend of the curator, and overall critic of the snobbish elite.”

He took her hand in his own, his grasp soft, yet strong as he shook her hand and stared her directly in the eye, “Tony Stark – member of the snobbish elite.”

Marianne blanched at the words, the overwhelming feeling of embarrassment taking over her as she realized her mistake. She was just beginning to open her mouth to apologize when Tony held up a hand.

“No need to apologize—” he inhaled deeply, looking around the room and the people that inhabited it “—Truth be told, I don’t think I can stand a single person in here. You excluded of course, but who knows that may change.”

Marianne wrestled with the smile that fought to match Tony’s own wry grin. He was too charming for his own good. Taking a second to look over his expensive suit, Italian leather shoes, and $200 haircut, she reckoned he was much too handsome and successful for her own good. Still, she figured there was no harm in a little conversation.

“Say, I like your accent. Where’s that from? Georgia? Alabama?” asked Tony, stepping in to close the distance between them and making the interaction feel so much more intimate than it should.

Marianne gasped in mock offense, “Excuse you sir, but I am Texas born through and through.”

“My apologies ma’am,” Tony said, holding a hand to his heart in sincerity. “It’s never my intention to offend beautiful women. But for some reason, it just, well, happens.”

That comment made Marianne pause, “You think I’m beautiful?”

He took a moment to assess her, raking his eyes over her from head to toe. Not in a predatory way, but more like he was assessing another painting on the wall. Then he answered, voice heavy in sincerity, “Most beautiful piece of art I’ve seen tonight.”

The sharp tone of Marianne’s ringtone brought her out of her musing and back to the present as she waited at a crosswalk for the light to change. Digging into the deep contents of her purse, she cursed under her breath, pushing aside pens, pencils, scrunchies, lotions, and general clutter before her fingers closed around the buzzing device.

“Hello?”

“I just really don’t understand why Serena and Nate just don’t get together! I mean, he basically broke up with Blair for her, the least she could do is date him,” groaned Natasha from the other end, before Marianne heard the distinct crunch of popcorn being chewed.

“Hey! Spoilers, I haven’t watched last night’s episode yet! Besides, I really don’t have time to talk about Gossip Girl right now,” she huffed, glancing at the time on her watch and realizing she was even later than she thought.

“Well hurry up and watch it! I want to talk about what Chuck did. You’ll never believe it—”

“Seriously Nat, no spoilers!” Marianne exclaimed, now picking up her speed as she crossed the street, trying not to catch the heel of her stilettos on the cracks in the pavement. “And I meant it, I’m running late for my dinner with Tony. He’s taking me to my favorite restaurant to celebrate the contract with Pym Technologies.”

“Wow. I never would have expected Tony to slum it all the way to the Mission District,” Natasha snorted.

“What? No, I’m in SoMa right now. We’re going to Omakase,” Marianne said, jumping back when a bicyclist zoomed past her, nearly knocking her into a dirty puddle.

“Oh…”

“What?”

“Nothing, it’s just that I have a distinct memory of you saying you’d rather lick an L.A. sidewalk than eat raw fish, but I have seen you scarf down more burritos from Taqueria Cancun than I can count.”

Marianne bristled at the comment; she always did this. “My tastes are allowed to change Nat,” she bit back, seeing the sign for the sushi restaurant her and Tony frequented in sight.

Natasha was quiet for a moment on the other end of the line before she responded, “Yea, yea, you’re right. I’m sorry. Well, have fun at dinner and tell Tony I say congratulation.”

Sighing, Marianne immediately felt guilty for the harsh way in which she spoke, “Thanks Nat, I’ll tell him. And don’t worry, I’ve got the episode queued up first on Tony’s TiVo. I’ll watch it tonight and then I’ll call you tomorrow and we can gab all about why Serena needs to pull her head out.”

The comment earned Marianne a small laugh from Natasha, alleviating some of her guilt, “I’m holding you to that. Talk to you later hun, love you.”

“Love you too.”

Marianne closed her phone just as she was approaching the front doors to Omakase. Throwing her phone back into her purse she pushed the glass door open, knowing that Tony was probably already waiting for her at their favorite table. The first thing she noticed upon entering the restaurant was the distinct lack of the normal bustling sounds of other people, the second thing was the presence of orchestral music, and the third were roses. Hundreds and hundreds of red roses. Stacked on every available surface, the flowers littered the restaurant in large arrangements placed in beautiful crystal vases.

Silently, her heeled feet padded across the rose petal covered floor as she tentatively stepped further into the building, wondering for a just a second if she was in the right place. However, as she rounded the corner to see Tony dressed impeccably, string quartet situation behind him as he stood next to the only table in the dining room, she knew this was exactly where she was supposed to be.

“Tony…” she approached him cautiously, unable to stop from looking around the room and all its grandeur.

“There she is. For a second, I thought you found something better to do,” joked Tony, closing the distance between them and kissing her lightly on the lips.

“Sorry, I got out of class a bit late and then Nat called. What’s going on?” Marianne asked, still unsure what the big romantic gesture was for. 

“What? A man can’t treat his girlfriend to a romantic night?”

“Well yes, but I thought we were celebrating your deal.”

“Well, I mean that’s part of it, but we’ll get to that later. Here, why don’t you set your things down? I have something I want to ask you.” Tony slipped Marianne’s purse from her shoulder and placed it gently down onto her chair before turning to her and taking both of her hands in his. “So, a little precursor, I closed the deal with Pym Technologies.”

“Oh my god, Tony that’s amazing! I knew you were going to get it,” Marianne exclaimed, smiling widely at her boyfriend. She moved in to give him a congratulatory hug, but Tony stopped her, holding her away from him at arm’s length.

“Oh, hold on, let’s not celebrate too soon. At least let me finish my little speech and then we can jump up and down like teenage girls,” responded Tony. His tone, while its usual joking manner, held a tense and clipped edge to it that Marianne didn’t hear often. Nervously she shifted her weight, wondering what he could possibly have to ask her. Then slowly things started to click into place. Secluded restaurant. Red roses. String quartet. Tony’s favorite red wine on the table. Big important question. Oh.

“Well, once this deal goes through, I’m going to be spending a lot of time traveling internationally. Things are going to pick up at Stark Industries and I realized that life is about to get a lot more hectic and messier. Then of course, this brought on a whirlwind of existential questions about life and its meaning and purpose and what I really want out of it and…and I’m rambling aren’t I?”

“Yea, just a bit,” Marianne answered with a small smile.

“I had a point—”

“Did you?”

“I did—” Tony released his hold on her hands to dig into the pocket of his suit pants “—and I think it sounded a bit like this.” Marianne gasped lightly as Tony dropped to one knee. “Basically, to make a long, drawn-out story short, I realized that no matter how messy and crazy the future scenarios of my life, one thing remained a constant. You. You by my side as my wife. So…” Producing a small, black box from within his hands, he opened it slowly to reveal a large, sparkling engagement ring. “Would you do me the honor of marrying me?”

Marianne stood speechless for a moment, consumed by the surprise turn of events. For a second the musing thought that she would have definitely forgone splatter paint today if she had known she was getting proposed to, flashed through her mind before she nodded enthusiastically.

“Yes, yes I will marry you.”

That’s how one month later Marianne found herself entering Natasha’s apartment, arms completely stuffed with nothing but wedding magazines, samples, and binders. Dropping her things into a large pile on the carpet of Natasha’s living room floor, Marianne breathed in deep before turning her attention to an open portfolio on the coffee table. The bright splashes of reds and blues of oversized poppies amidst a large, open sky caught her attention, drawing her in.

“Hey Nat, are you looking to take in a new collection at the gallery?” she called towards the kitchen, unable to pull her eyes away from the beautiful and almost impressionistic take on the flowers.

“Yea, one of my boss’s associates is crazy about these giant oil paintings of poppies. He wants us to consider doing a whole show of them. We’re equally as enthusiastic, but I guess the artist is hesitant about selling their work,” answered Natasha from across the apartment.

“Don’t most artists want to sell their art?”

“You’d think, but judging from the California poppies, they’re probably some west coast artist that doesn’t want to ‘sell out’ and ruin the integrity of their work.” Marianne could almost hear Natasha rolling her eyes through the walls.

Staring even harder at the small collection of paintings as she flipped through the portfolio, Marianne asked, “Are you sure they’re California poppies?”

Just as she asked the question, Natasha came around the corner, two large glasses of prosecco in hand. “Of course. We’re in California. They’re poppies. California poppies,” Natasha shrugged, placing the glasses on the coffee table.

“Yea, I guess you’re right,” Marianne said, sharply closing the portfolio and shaking off the strange sense of melancholy that the paintings evoked.  

“Jesus, when you said you wanted to come over and talk about wedding stuff while we watched Gossip Girl, I thought you meant something like looking at a couple of magazines, not planning the whole thing in one night!” Natasha said, eyes growing wide as she took in the sheer amount of materials Marianne had arrived with.

“Yea, well that’s pretty much all the time I actually have to plan this thing. Tony wants to get married soon so that we can go on our honeymoon before he has to start traveling for work. Once things pick up, we’re not really sure when he’ll get another free moment,” sighed Marianne, sitting down on the floor and beginning to organize her mess.

“I’m surprised he’s letting you plan this and it’s not him making all the decisions,” remarked Natasha, sitting down across from her, and picking up a magazine.

“What do you mean?” asked Marianne, looking up quizzically at her best friend.

“Well…” began Natasha, hesitating for a moment before continuing, “I just mean that Tony tends to have a habit of making decisions for you.”

“What? No, he doesn’t,” Marianne scoffed.

“Uhuh…okay. Well then, who decided shortly after meeting you that your car, your first car, your baby, wasn’t good enough and that you needed a new one?” Natasha asked challengingly.

“It was old Natasha. People get new cars every day. Tony was just kind enough to buy me a new one,” Marianne reasoned with her, picking up her glass of prosecco from the coffee table.

“Okay, what about your job? You were working at that cute little public, elementary school that you always said you loved so much. Next thing I know, you’ve got this new job at a private middle school.”

“Tony had some connections and there’s nothing wrong with moving up in your career. I’m pretty sure that’s the whole point of a career, Nat.”

“Your apartment then? A week after he saw your apartment for the first time, he insisted that you move in with him.”

“That apartment was a rat-infested shit-hole and you know it. Things were going well, and he had the space. I took a leap of faith and moved in with him. I think it went alright considering the fact that I’m marrying the man. Just- what are you getting at Nat?”

“I guess I’m just worried that these major life decisions aren’t what you want, but instead what Tony wants. I mean, you’ve been together barely a year and already you’re more like him than you are you. You dress posher, you act posher, your accent’s fading…I want you to be happy Marianne, but I don’t want you to lose yourself along the way,” Natasha ended her small rant by taking a large gulp of her drink.

Marianne placed a hand on her friends arm reassuringly, “Hey. It’s alright. I’m happy, I promise. And it’s still me! I’m still the same Marianne Barnes you met in art school – just a little fancier is all.” She laid her southern accent on thick near the end of her sentence, lifting up her left hand to waggle the large engagement ring in her friend’s face. Natasha laughed, knocking her hand out of the way, and rolling her eyes at Marianne’s blatant bragging.

“Shut up, now let’s work on your guest list and invitations first while we let the drama of Manhattan’s Upper East Side consume us,” said Natasha, exchanging the magazine for a binder as she turned her TV on with the press of a button.

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