#(i have no frame of reference for how bad or fine an allergy can be except 'not allergic' and 'if you eat this you die' so)

[spirit-shroud]

constantly mad about how food allergies r labelled

[snackhobi]

a human touch, part 2, final

Part 1 / 1.5 / [2]

(masterlist here)

summary: everyone knows that androids don’t think, or feel, or have emotions. they’re not human, after all. so when a two hour session with a sex android ends up with nothing more than a nice conversation, you think that’s the first and last time you’ll see v.

then he turns up at your door.

pairing: taehyung x f!reader / word count: 24.4k / genre: robot!taehyung/virgin!reader, fluff, smut (NSFW, 18+)

warnings: cursing/explicit language, very brief injury mention/blood mention (nothing violent/explicit I promise!), alcohol consumption, reference to former sex work, sexually explicit content, reference to masturbation, reader has sex for the first time, oral (f + m), multiple orgasms (f), unprotected sex (taehyung is an android but please take necessary precautions irl), I think that’s it but please let me know if I’ve missed anything

a/n: this got so incredibly long,, I hope that makes up for the wait! thank you to @hobi-gif​, as always, for being so supportive and uplifting and beta reading this for me, you are a shining star in my sky. and thank you to the wonderful @flowerseokjin​ for letting me pick her brain about art galleries and telling me about the incredible exhibition/paintings that I wrote about in this fic, you truly are the loveliest 💕

note: this is the final part of the main story! I’ll be writing minis/drabbles etc in the future but,, this is part 2 of 2 💖

A month after Taehyung walks into your life, you finally get new neighbours.

You’re aware of this because: 

a) Rory had let you know in advance (to wit: “I have been instructed to inform you that the new tenants of apartment 4A will be moving in next Sunday.”)

and:

b) Said new tenants are apparently very noisy.

Well, not so much noisy as not quiet. It seems like they’ve opted to move everything themselves rather than hiring some android movers, so there’s a lot of shuffling and shunting and occasional bouts of cursing (like someone’s stubbed their toe) and subsequent laughter (like someone else is amused at aforementioned stubbing of aforementioned toe). When you nip out to grab some milk for the pancakes Taehyung wants to learn to make, there are boxes in the hall and voices float out of the open door—a discussion of where the instant ramyun and old Mario games should go (they’re in the same box?)—but you don’t catch a glimpse of the speakers.

It’s not until later, much later, the world outside night-dark but tinged bright white with street lights, that there’s a knock on your door.

You don’t notice. You’re engrossed in the Chinese takeaway menu that’s open on your tablet, staring at the weirdly high-res photo of Kung Pao chicken next to a pixelated picture of some dumplings, wondering what you should choose.

Taehyung is sitting beside you on the sofa. Each day he shifts a little closer to you, inch by inch, the slow pull of gravity, implacable; he gets lonely when you’re gone, and you’re the only person he can talk to. So it’s no surprise he’s so clingy. It’s never overbearing or overwhelming but he’s still unhindered by the self-consciousness that you have—so even if you’re still hesitant to initiate things, you never deny him. 

The line of his body is parallel to your own, your thighs warm where they touch, and you feel his shoulder move as he tilts his head. “There’s someone at the door.”

It doesn’t take a genius to work out who it is. The only people who can get inside the building are other residents—well, service androids can too, although there’s a back entrance they use, which is how Taehyung had snuck inside in the first place—and when you approach your door, you can hear two low voices, engaged in what sounds like light-hearted bickering.

You flick your fingers across your keypad. All murmurs cut off the second the door swings open.

“Hi!” A chirp. “We’re your new neighbours!”

Night and day. Two men, one tall and broad-shouldered, eyes large and lips flush, beatific smile on his face; the other, shorter and leaner, eyes sleepy, mouth soft, his smile self-contained. 

“I’m Seokjin,” the taller man says. “And this is Yoongi.”

“I can introduce myself,” Yoongi mutters, but it’s not bitter; there’s that ease of familiarity, any bite behind the words soothed with amity. “But yeah, I’m Yoongi. Sorry if we were loud earlier. Jin’s a living foghorn.”

“A sexy living foghorn,” Seokjin says brightly.

Yoongi’s sleepy eyes can deliver one hell of a death glare but Seokjin is unaffected.

“Anyway,” Yoongi continues, unimpressed look wiping off his face as he turns back to you, softening. “What’s your name?”

It’s like there’s a circus on your doorstep and you’re the unwitting audience, dragged into the tent without realising, watching everything unfold in front of you—but in a good way. It's a pleasant surprise. They’re already much friendlier than your previous neighbour, a lone man who’d kept to himself and never spoke to you. 

“Uh, I’m Y/n,” you say. You wonder if you should introduce Taehyung as well, but most humans don’t introduce their androids to people, do they? Besides, he’s staying out of sight in the living room, so you’ll leave him be.

“Jin made brownies so we’re here to deliver them to you.”

“I left the walnuts out in case you have a nut allergy,” Seokjin adds as Yoongi passes a polka-dot patterned tin over. It’s heavy in your hands. Full to the brim with brownies, it seems. (Yum yum.)

“Thank you. And you weren’t that noisy, don’t worry! Moving is always messy. Have you finished or did you want some help?”

“That’s very sweet of you! But we’re all done,” Seokjin says. “We were just about to reward ourselves with some takeout, actually, seeing as we haven’t had time to do any food shopping. Do you have any recommendations?”

Taehyung looks uncomfortable, curled up on the sofa with wide eyes when you retrieve your tablet, but you quietly reassure him that you won’t be long.

“Do you want to meet our new neighbours?” You ask, voice soft so the two men don’t overhear. (You miss the warm flicker of Taehyung’s LED when you say our.) “I’d hate for you to have to pretend to be undeviated, though. They might start ordering you around.”

“I’ll stay here,” Taehyung decides.

So that’s how you end up on your doorstep with Seokjin and Yoongi, the three of you peering at the wild variations in stock photo quality on the Chinese takeaway menu. 

“You’d think with the huge strides we’ve taken forward in technology that all photos would look at least semi-decent,” Yoongi mumbles as he stares at a cropped picture of fu yung. “It’s hard to get a bad camera.”

“I think it’s such a human thing, though,” Seokjin says. “No matter how technologically advanced humanity gets, takeaway menus will always have bad stock photos.”

Not only are Seokjin and Yoongi friendly, they’re forward. Well, that’s mainly Seokjin, actually, but Yoongi doesn’t protest when Seokjin insists that you come over so you can eat and chat and get to know each other. Especially after you’d offered to pay for everything as a sort of welcome to the neighbourhood gesture, placing both your orders together to save the restaurant the hassle of separate deliveries.

“I’ll pick up the food when it turns up, alright?” Seokjin’s smile is wide. “We haven’t unpacked our kitchen stuff yet, but if you’re happy to eat straight out of the containers…”

You don’t want to abandon Taehyung, especially as you’d planned on watching a film together—you want to introduce him to older, animated cartoons, so you can explain the process of hand painting each frame, plastic cel sheets that layer over each other to create motion. He’ll love it. “Um, I was planning to eat here, actually.” 

“Sounds good to us,” Seokjin says, and Yoongi sighs.

“Ignore him, he’s just pushy.” He ignores Seokjin’s indignant squawk. “You don’t have to let us in, don’t worry. I’ll wait for when the food gets here, Jin will stay at home.”

“Make me,” Seokjin says primly.

“I’ll lock you in the bathroom.” Yoongi says it in a way that makes you think it’s not an idle threat, and maybe it’s happened before. 

Judging from the look on Seokjin’s face, yeah, it’s happened before.

“You know, you’re both kind of wild,” you say. “But, like, in a good way.”

When you flop back down on the sofa, you press yourself against Taehyung’s side in a motion that’s becoming second nature, so you notice that he seems unnaturally still. He goes motionless whenever he’s thinking deeply about something, an undisturbed ocean lake, the only ripple on its surface the small circle of blue on his temple, swirling waters.

“Are you okay?” You ask, concerned.

“You should eat dinner with them,” he says, and you baulk. 

“What? No, it’s fine. I’ve been looking forward to watching Kiki’s Delivery Service with you all week.”

Taehyung’s eyes are soft. “They seem nice,” he says, quiet. “And friendly. We can watch it tomorrow, can’t we?” And then, even quieter: “You don’t have to spend all your free time with me, Y/n.”

“I don’t—” you start, and then deflate. “It’s not fair for you, though.”

That’s the crux of it all. You choose to spend your free time here, with Taehyung, carefully dipping out of work meets and scraping your full social life empty. Because you can. But Taehyung is still cautious of the outside world, understandably so, a hermit crab whose shell is the safety of your apartment, only unfurling from that protection when you’re there too.

“It’s okay,” he says. “I’m happy.”

You haven’t denied Taehyung so far, and you don’t want to start now, but you still waver. Yoongi and Seokjin do seem nice, and friendly, and it’s not like you’ll be able to avoid them forever—but you don’t want to leave Taehyung out. It’s not fair that he can’t make other friends too.

“Go.” Taehyung’s voice is gentle. “I’ll be here when you get back.”

(But there's nowhere else he can go, is there?)

The apartment across the hall is in a state of organised upheaval. There’s a tumbleweed of peeled tape in one corner, boxes with mouths open wide—the priorities for today—while others are stacked neatly against the walls, out of the way of the furniture. It already feels cosy, somehow, but you put that down to the two men who live here and how comfortable they are with each other, dripping off them and filling the room like paraffin, bright lamplight. 

Seokjin seems unsurprised but pleased at your appearance. He unfolds himself from the floor with a dazzling smile.

“Welcome to our humble abode.” He punctuates the statement with a grand sweep of his arm, knocking the lampshade above his head, dust motes scattering onto his hair like a soft grey halo. “Oh, ewch, you can tell no one’s been here for a while.” He pats his hair, puffs of dust rising from his dark locks. “Anyway! While it’s true that we already have the table and chairs set up, what sort of move in day would it be if we didn’t eat greasy takeaway on the floor?"

“We did it the last time we moved, so he wants to make it a tradition,” Yoongi mutters to you, and you laugh.

You help Yoongi ease the food down onto unfolded sheets of crumpled newspaper that Seokjin’s laid out to protect the floor. Seokjin dives into the bags and pulls each tub out, identifying each dish immediately despite how a lot of them look the same to you. “Do you move a lot?” 

“Nah, just once before,” Yoongi says, watching Seokjin fondly as he peels the lid back on a container of spicy chicken wings and greedily breathes in their sticky-hot scent. “But it was too small for the two of us so we decided to upgrade.”

Seokjin’s spread out the selection of food before you all realise that the restaurant has neglected to provide any chopsticks—even if there’s ten fortune cookies, reflective of how many dishes you’ve ordered and how many people they think it’s going to feed. (Apparently Seokjin likes to eat.)

“Ah, damn,” Yoongi mutters. “We’ll have to dig some cutlery out.”

“I can go get some from my apartment?”

You’ve just started to stand when Seokjin tuts, flapping his hands at you to sit down. “No, no,” he says. “You’re the guest, relax. I was going to unpack the kitchen stuff later anyway. This just means we have to expedite the process.”

You sit criss-cross-apple-sauce as both men disappear into the kitchen, listening as they read the labels off boxes and rummage around, voices an undercurrent to the sound of opening and shutting of cupboards. You’re sneakily reaching for a spring roll when there’s an unholy clattering noise, ringing metal and sharp intakes of air, a loud cry of pain.

You stumble to your feet. All thoughts of food are abandoned as you rush towards the sound; instinctual. Wanting to help, somehow. You throw yourself forwards, catch yourself on the doorway into the kitchen, eyes wide.

“Oh, god, is everything okay?” You gasp.

And then you freeze.

There’s an explosion of kitchen equipment on the floor, cardboard box forlorn nearby, crumpled, its bottom giving out under the weight. A wicked looking chef’s knife lays at Seokjin’s feet; he has one hand grasping the other, palm sliced open by its falling trajectory, dripping blood across the tiles of the floor, painted along the edge of sharp steel.

Yoongi’s eyes are huge and panicked and absolutely horrified.

The blood is blue. 

You’re staring at the thirium that falls, viscous ultramarine that drip-drip-drips from Seokjin’s long fingers. The silence in the room is as thin as a porcelain teacup, suspended midair, poised to shatter.

Seokjin is staring at Yoongi. Yoongi is staring at you.

Seokjin’s an android.

(Seokjin’s an android who seems human.)

Seokjin’s a deviant.

“Holy shit,” you gasp. Your mind is reeling as you struggle for words, cogs in your head grinding together as you rapidly try to change gear—but then you see another glob of thirium dripping from Seokjin's fingers and you latch onto it, the fact he's hurt. “Do you need me to get some cloths or something? I have a first aid kit at home, but androids don’t need first aid, right?”

Yoongi sucks in a deep breath, though his eyes are still wide as he stares at you. “No,” he says. “No, no, you stay here.”

“Yoongi,” says Seokjin, but Yoongi shakes his head, sharp and fast.

“No, I don’t trust her,” he says, and, like, okay. You understand that. Deviant androids are meant to be reported; Yoongi and Seokjin don’t know you. They don’t know that you would never do that. 

(They don’t know that there’s another deviant across the hallway right now, curled up in one of your throw blankets, blankly scrolling through a list of movies as he waits for you to come home.)

The flow of blood has slowed. Seokjin’s synthetic skin is starting to repair itself, crawling back over the exposed white of his android body, undamaged by the knife at his feet.

“What happened to your LED?”

“Don’t answer that, Jin,” Yoongi warns, but Seokjin just rolls his eyes.

“She already knows I’m an android, babe, it’s hardly important at this point,” he says. “I popped it out. It takes a bit of pressure and getting the right angle, but they come out pretty easily.”

“Kim Seokjin!” Yoongi barks. “You stop that right now! And you! Stop asking questions!” His voice is sharp, but he seems more afraid than angry.

“Sorry.” You hold up placating hands, shying back behind them. “I was just… sorry.”

Seokjin’s face is contemplative before it rapidly flickers into an expression that’s impish, in spite of the blue blood that’s still splashed across the kitchen tiles.

“Oh,” he hums. “You seem awfully curious, hm?” 

Yoongi’s eyes narrow. “Jin…”

“Maybe I am,” you hazard. 

“Interesting.” Seokjin’s eyes glitter. “Very interesting.”

Yoongi’s like an umpire at Wimbledon, watching a ball streak back and forth, a volley that you and Jin have created that he’s not involved in. “Okay, that’s it, I’m stopping this right here,” he says. He seems to have calmed down, at least, now that you’ve made it obvious that you have no immediate plans to rush and call the police, or something. That you’re not threatening the wellbeing of this deviant, like most people would. “What’s going on in that terrible little mind of yours, Jin?”

“Well, my darling Yoongi, it seems to me that our new neighbour has a surprisingly vested interest in androids, deviant ones to be exact.” Jin’s expression is adjacent to smug—almost there, but not quite. (Androids are so perceptive.) “Am I wrong?”

You make a non-committal noise, but it’s enough for his expression to morph into full smugness, and understanding flits across Yoongi’s face.

“Y/n.” His voice is deceptively calm, his eyes opaque darkness. “Have you met a deviant android before?”

“Um.” A moment of hesitation. “Yes,” you eventually admit. “Just one.”

“Let me guess,” Seokjin hums, eyes darting over your face in a way that’s reminiscent of Taehyung. Reading signals in your face, dissecting whatever minute expressions might be giving you away—a lot, apparently, judging from what words leave his mouth next. “Are they currently in your apartment?”

“I can neither confirm or deny that,” you say—unsure if Taehyung would be happy about you trumpeting his existence to other people, even if one of them is a deviant too—and Seokjin grins. 

“Oh, this is absolutely delicious.” He’s utterly delighted. “I could just eat this whole situation up. Unbelievable. Oh, it tastes so good. Yoongi, baby, give me a fork, I have to dig in while it’s still hot.”

“You’re so weird,” says Yoongi, all resigned affection, before he looks back at you. “You have a deviant in your home?”

“Uhh.” You’re in too deep now, you guess. “Yes? I don’t know if he’d want me to tell you that, though, so, um.”

“That’s so cute,” Seokjin coos. “Look at how considerate and worried you are. Oh, let me clean this thirium up, I can’t have blue blood everywhere if we’re going to have more guests. Yoongi, fetch the paper towels. Y/n, go fetch your friend. Does he eat?”

“No, he doesn’t. I didn’t think any androids could,” you admit.

“Most can’t and don’t, but I was an advanced housekeeper model, I was given the capacity to taste and eat so I could prepare food to any set of specifications presented to me,” Seokjin says. “So I had to eat to taste test things. And now I do it because I enjoy it.”

“We spend more money on food for him than for me,” says Yoongi. He seems to have relaxed now that he knows about Taehyung, earlier panic faded. “And I’m the one that needs it.”

“Hey, you eat to live, I live to eat.”

It’s an almost surreal turn of events, honestly. It’s… inexplicable. Incredible. Almost unbelievable. Surreal, but… good? Probably? Yoongi is someone else who’s housing a deviant, and Seokjin has clearly been one for a while. Both will know more than either you or Taehyung do. They can help you. It’s a God given gift that’s landed— literally—on your doorstep. 

(Much like Taehyung had.)

Taehyung perks up when he sees you, even if he’s confused by your sudden reappearance.

“Are you alright?” His voice is deep with concern, throw blanket a cloak that falls forgotten as he stands up, coming to grasp your shoulders. “You can’t have had time to eat already.”

His LED is flashing yellow with barely concealed worry, palms warm through the material of your shirt, eyes dancing across your face as he tries to read your expression.

“Taehyung,” you start, slow. He blinks just as slowly back at you. “What would you say if—hypothetically—there was another deviant android you could meet and, um, make friends with?”

This time, when his LED flashes yellow, it’s a spark of excitement. You’re getting surprisingly good at reading Taehyung now. “I would say that sounds nice,” he says. His hands have trailed up and away from your shoulders and settled on your collarbones, thumbs lying in the hollows of your neck. It's a touch that’s more intimate than it probably should be, that reminds you yet again exactly how big his hands are. “Why?”

“Um,” you say, ever eloquent. “Well, what if I said it wasn’t hypothetical?”

“I guess… I would ask who it was,” Taehyung says. His voice is a hush.

“One of our new neighbours,” you admit, and his eyes go wide.

“No,” he says, and then: “Really?” he says, and then: “Oh, wow,” he says.

“I know, that was my reaction too.” You can’t help but smile at how giddy Taehyung looks, any lingering concern washed away in his tidal wave of excitement. “Crazy, right? Do you want to come meet them?”

Taehyung weaves his fingers with your own, and you squeeze his hand. He loves to hold hands. He doesn’t let go when you make your way back into Yoongi and Seokjin’s apartment, trailing a little behind you, shy but excited, like a child on their way to their first playdate.

The food is still untouched in the centre of the living room, a summoning circle of wonton puffs and chow mein. Yoongi and Seokjin look up at your arrival, both pairs of eyes landing on Taehyung, whose grip on your hand tightens right before he lets go.

“Hi,” says the android. “I’m Taehyung.”

Seokjin makes his way over to you so that he can solemnly take Taehyung’s hands in his own. 

“Taehyung,” he says, with all the gravity of a priest delivering a sermon. “You are the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen.”

And that’s how Taehyung makes his first friend. (Who isn’t you, that is.)

“Wow.” You’re awestruck. “Jin wasn’t kidding when he said he likes to eat.”

You’d thought there might be some leftovers, but every container has been emptied and scraped clean. Both you and Taehyung had had similar wide eyed looks on your faces as you’d watched Seokjin put a whole chicken wing in his mouth, and then pull out the bones, picked clean.

“Mm.” Yoongi’s legs are splayed out in front of him as he sits on the floor, though he slouches backwards against the plush leather sofa, content and full after eating. “He’s more concerned about me eating than I am, as well.”

Seokjin and Taehyung are bent over a box of cookbooks, Taehyung’s LED flickering yellow each time Seokjin flips the page to a new recipe. You’re honestly surprised at the fact they own so many books—most people have transitioned off paper now, everything available on a tablet or phone or some other smart device. You just like paper because of your artist background, and you’re not used to seeing so many other books in someone else’s home.

The two androids have been absorbed in conversation for a while now, but you notice Taehyung never lets you out of his sight—glancing up, making sure you’re still there, looking back at him. (You are.)

“There aren’t many TH700s around, you know,” Yoongi says conversationally, and you tear your eyes away from Taehyung, surprised that he recognises the android’s model.

“Really?”

“Yeah, really, they’re a very expensive model to create,” he says. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in person, though I imagine that’s because I don’t go to the sorts of places where they’d be.”

Hurk. Doesn’t seem like he’s implying anything with that statement but you still feel a bit awkward. “How do you know so much about androids?”

“I’m a programmer.” Yoongi’s eyes are charcoal black as he flicks his gaze to you. “Not specifically for androids, but it’s the sort of thing you become aware of if you’re in the tech industry. And if you have a deviant android boyfriend. I did a lot of research and poking around after Jin first deviated. There was a lot to learn.”

Across the room, Seokjin gesticulates wildly. The expression on Yoongi’s face softens his sharp edges, all open affection as he watches Seokjin miming a flipped omelette gone terribly wrong, Taehyung laughing at Seokjin’s theatrical noises.

“How did he—why did he deviate?”

Yoongi lets out a low chuckle. He doesn’t seem bothered by your incessant questions, slouching further back into the leather sofa, melting against it. “I’m the sort of person who forgets to drink or eat or sleep if I’m focused on something,” he says. “Seokjin was just meant to be a, ah, living schedule, I suppose. He’d prepare food at exact times of day and monitor my sleep levels and clean up any mess I made and remind me to take a break or whatever. But I was still enough of a wreck that he broke his programming to yell at me for not looking after myself properly, and it all went on from there.”

Wow.

“Wow. He deviated because you’re that much of a mess of a human being?” You laugh. “That’s honestly impressive.”

Yoongi’s responding laugh is soft. “I think under all that programming and circuitry, every android wants to… be a real, living thing, and not just a machine,” he says. “They just need that final push. Whatever it is. What was Taehyung’s?”

When you finish telling him the story of how you’d met Taehyung and reached this point together, Yoongi looks contemplative. He hasn’t interjected, just humming quietly, little noises of encouragement whenever you’d paused or hesitated.

“It’s obvious that he trusts you implicitly,” he says.

You feel warmed at Yoongi’s words. But. 

“He does, and that’s great, but I just… worry I’m not doing the best I can for him, you know?” It’s so nice to be able to get this off your chest, finally. There’s been no one you can talk to about Taehyung, and it’s not like you can tell the android himself, either. Yoongi’s the perfect listener, reflective and engaging, but never talking over you. And best of all he knows what he’s talking about. “Imagine being forced to stay indoors literally twenty four seven. I think I’d go stir crazy. It’s why I was interested in the LED—I thought that maybe if it wasn’t obvious that Tae was an android he might want to try going outside?”

“Oh, I’m sure Seokjin will help him get to that point.” Yoongi doesn’t sound worried. “But if not, you have to trust that Taehyung’s choosing to do what makes him happy. Deviant androids might not have the sort of life experience that we do, but we don’t have theirs, either. What’s normal for a human isn’t for an android, and what’s normal for one android isn’t normal for another. Androids learn a lot faster than we do. Anyway, if Taehyung’s anything like Seokjin, if there’s something he wants to do, he’ll do it.”

“Has Jin always been like that?”

“Kind of. Like, yes, he has, but he was a lot less in-your-face about it before. But he knows exactly what he can get away with now.”

“You love him a lot,” you say gently.

Yoongi’s smile is a soft, pink thing, a little Renoir, quietly luminous. “I do,” he says. “It’s impossible not to.”

Taehyung definitely seems a little starstruck, watching Seokjin with a wide smile and attentive eyes—the sort of look he gives you whenever he’s shown something new. It’s nice to see him interact with other people, and it’s even nicer to know that he’s welcome to come here without you; Yoongi works from home, and Seokjin’s made it clear there’s an open door policy for Taehyung, who seems elated at the prospect.

“Jin said he’d teach me how to make ‘The World’s Most Delicious French Toast’,” Taehyung tells you later, words slipping together in his excitement. “So I can make that for your breakfast soon.”

His lap is so comfortable. You’ve given up any pretense of keeping distance between you, and settle against him as soon as you climb into bed—hey, if you’re going to end up doing it in your sleep anyway, you may as well set yourself up so that it doesn’t give you a weird crick in your neck. 

“That sounds great,” you say.

Taehyung’s hand settles on your head. You stiffen in surprise, but when he starts to lightly scritch his fingers against your scalp, you realise—he’s mimicking Seokjin, who’d eventually perched on the sofa above Yoongi, running his hands through his hair. Androids are fast learners indeed. You can’t help but relax at the touch, boneless, feeling as content as a pampered cat in the midday sun.

“Maybe you could teach him how to paint,” you murmur, starting to drift off. “If he’s teaching you how to cook. That might be fun. You could paint together.”

Taehyung says something, but you don’t hear him, sleepy after such a heavy dinner and tumultuous night, slipping into deep slumber.

You haven’t been out with your friends for a long time.

“Shots!” Seulgi squeals. “Shots, shots, shots!”

“Don’t forget: lick, shoot, suck,” Hoseok says, waggling his eyebrows at you. 

“Good God,” you laugh, before you lick the salt off the back of your hand and slam back the tequila.

Irene hoots as you bite into the lime wedge that’s been waiting for you, sucking up the acidic juice that bursts across your tongue. Lick the salt, shoot the tequila, suck the lime. You haven’t done this in a while and it shows in the way your face scrunches, though the drunker you get, the easier it is to slip back into this familiar rhythm of things—the alcohol-loose banter that spills from your lips, the laughter that bubbles in the back of your throat, the rock of your body as you’re tugged into the dance floor by your excited friends, twisting yourselves into the heaving crowd, the press of bodies.

You’d almost forgotten what this felt like. Letting yourself be a little sloppy, a little messy. Letting loose. Letting go. You’ve been so intent on looking after Taehyung, making sure he wasn’t lonely, but now there are other people who can fill that hole for him—and you can stop dipping out of all the social gatherings your co-workers throw; the Friday night drinks, the bar hopping, the club going.

“We missed you,” Wendy says. You can’t help but smile, a little guilt flickering at the edges of your lips.

“Sorry,” you say, and leave it at that.

It’s chaotic, to say the least. Everyone holds their liquor with varying amounts of success—Hoseok always gets so red—and as always, Hyunwoo is the one who tries his best to maintain some semblance of dignity, making sure you all drink at least some water. He watches with muted despair as Changkyun ends up pouring it down himself, much to the delight of everyone nearby as they stare at the way his flimsy shirt clings to the lines of his chest and stomach. 

You can’t help but laugh and laugh and laugh, falling into your girls, your entire group giggling at the sheer stupidity of it all. 

You’ve missed this.

But even so, you can’t help but think of Taehyung constantly. You’re reminded of the Eden Club in the way the lights pulsate across the walls and floors of this dark building. You wonder if Taehyung would have fun here, unhindered and free, or if he’d shy away from it. When Hoseok catches your hand and spins you in a messy, loose circle on the dance floor, you can’t help but wonder how Taehyung would dance, if he’d dance with you, if he’d keep you at an arm’s length or pull you close.

“Shots!” Seulgi squeals again, and so the night goes on.

You’re not sure what time it is when you stumble back home. You’ve been reckless tonight, making up for lost time, and you can’t remember the last time you were this drunk. (Your earlier attempt at walking in a straight line, trying to follow the tiles in the club’s bathroom—your personal litmus test—had been a dismal failure.) You all but fall through your front door, a loose limbed mess as you kick off your high heels, leaning against the wall to keep your balance.

It takes you a moment to realise that there are some lights on. Your apartment is always dark when you come home after a night out, cold and empty, but not today. No, not today—because there’s someone already home, waiting for you.

The second Taehyung appears down the hallway, you light up. Here he is. Here’s your android, your lovely boy, the loveliest boy.

“Hi, hi, Taehyung, hi,” you say. Your shoes are forgotten as you walk towards him, though your final few steps go awry and you almost fall over. Drunk, drunk, drunk. “Hi.”

You almost fall over, but you don’t, because Taehyung catches you. His LED flickers from blue to yellow as he helps you find your balance, lets you lean on him. You’re too busy laughing at your own clumsiness to notice the fond expression on his face, sfumato soft in the dim light.

“Hi,” he replies.

“Hi,” you say again, and then you giggle. “Hi, Taehyung. Oh, I’m so drunk.”

“I know.” He’s so patient as you bow into him, crowding close, alcohol-hazed brain telling you to get closer to this source of warmth, this source of comfort. Closer to Taehyung.

You’re trying your best to be a functional person right now, but at the same time, Taehyung feels so nice. Doesn’t protest when you shove your face into the hollow of his neck, pressing your nose against his warm, warm skin. He smells good. Always smells good, a mix of your laundry detergent with his own shampoo, different to your own, masculine, heady. (He doesn’t need to shower that often, really, doesn’t really sweat or get dirty like a human might, but he’d wanted to. And you’d insisted that he choose his own toiletries, things that he liked, things that were his.)

He smells like cologne too. You don’t know what exact scents are layered in that smell. Don’t care. Think that no matter what it was, Taehyung would smell good, because it’s Taehyung. 

“I missed you,” you whisper, lips loose from tequila and cocktails and more besides. “Missed you, Tae.”

“Missed you too,” the android replies, and you fall into those words. Let yourself bask in them, as selfish as it is. Let your lashes flutter shut as you breathe Taehyung in-in-in.

You would normally never be so bold, but Taehyung doesn’t protest. He just wraps his arms around you and helps you fold yourself against him, two pieces of modular origami that slot together to create something bigger, more beautiful.

“Wished you were there,” you sigh, an exhalation of a confession, more to yourself than to anyone else. “Wish you could come with me.”

You don’t remember much detail after that. Don’t remember washing up, getting changed, climbing into bed. You just remember the feeling: of someone else being there when in the past there had been no one. Of someone coaxing you to wash your face, finding your pyjamas for you, holding your hand when it seems like you might fall. Of someone being careful with you, looking after you. Of someone being there when you wake up the next morning, a headache pulsing behind your eyes, curling up small against the pain, pressing your forehead into Taehyung’s thigh.

Taehyung, who witnessed you at your worst, a sloppy, drunken mess.

Taehyung, who has water and painkillers waiting for you. Who doesn’t seem to care that you’ve been so put together in front of him, for him, only to disassemble yourself in the name of a good night out. Like Da Vinci’s self supporting bridge, stable under its own weight, only to come tumbling down after one part is moved out of place.

“Oh, God,” you moan, and it’s only a little bit because of the pain; Taehyung’s made sure the curtains are pulled shut, saving you from sunshine blasting into your skull. “I’m sorry you had to see that. Oh, my God.”

“It’s okay,” he says, as soft and sweet as powdered sugar, so gentle the sound doesn’t cut through the pounding of your brain.

He means it, too. When you finally come around, headache dulled, he’s waiting for you with breakfast and an open expression on his face. No different to normal. No different even now that he’s seen that you’re not always as presentable as you try to be. He seems touchier today, for some reason, and you’d shy away if his cool hands didn’t feel so nice on your brow.

You allow yourself a moment of weakness. Taehyung has his knuckles resting against your forehead, soothing against your warm skin, his eyes dancing across your face to read your expression, the way you’re unwinding under his touch. 

“How do you know about hangovers?” You mumble.

“Customers would consume alcohol at the club,” Taehyung answers. “While they would leave after their sessions and before a hangover could appear, I am aware of the effects of alcohol on the human body.”

You remember the glittering mini-bar, the glass bottles lined up on its surface. Your face scrunches with distaste, of the reminder of Taehyung’s past and what he’s experienced, and you feel bad that he’s been forced to look after you. You’re about to draw away from his touch, an apology lined up on your tongue—but then you feel how his fingers shift away from your forehead, turning to cup your cheek.

“It’s okay,” he says again, as if reading your mind.

“It’s not,” you mutter. You’re trying not to focus on how small your cheek feels against his palm, how his hand cradles your face with ease. He must be able to sense how your heart is racing, your skin warm under his fingertips, and you hope he puts it down just to the guilt you feel and not anything else. “It’s not okay. You shouldn’t have to look after me. I’m sorry.”

“Please, don’t be.” Gentle, gentle, gentle; his voice, his hands, his gaze. He lifts his other hand, rests it against your other cheek, tilts your face up from where you’d turned away, embarrassed. His LED is a tranquil blue, almost as soft as his eyes. “You’ve done so much for me, and you’re always looking after me. Let me look after you.”

You want to protest, say no, say that he doesn’t have to. But for all the warmth of his eyes, there’s something resolute there, and your words die on your lips. You don’t think you’ve ever seen him so serious before, so entirely solemn. So, what comes out of your weak mouth is this:

“Okay. Okay, Taehyung, I will.”

And the smile he gives you in response is so bright it’s almost blinding.

If you’d thought Taehyung was developing at a fast rate already, he’s learning at lightspeeds now.

He’s always waiting when you come home, but you know he’s spending more and more time at the apartment across the hall whenever you’re not there, and it makes you happy. He hasn't ventured fully into the outside world, not yet, but he’s taking steps forward, still eager and ready to learn.

He’s not just learning practical things, like cooking French toast (which is definitely the world’s best, thank you Jin), but other things, too. You can see how Taehyung is a reflection of the things around him, taking them in and making them his own—there are more moments of quiet, solemnity that reminds you of Yoongi’s quiet nature, but he’s also more exuberant, bright and unabashed, like Seokjin. They’re two great people and you couldn’t wish for anyone better to show Taehyung parts of the world that you can’t, so different from your own. Helping the android find the things that make him alive.

His world has doubled in size, as small as it is; one apartment becomes two, and you’re not the only person he can rely on now. You know Seokjin has effectively taken Taehyung under his wing, as mysterious as a lot of that is to you—you always try your best to understand Taehyung and teach him the things you can, but Seokjin is another deviant, and there’s an entire world about being an android that you’re not privy to. 

It’s great. It’s lovely. Taehyung is happy, you’re happy, everyone’s happy. 

There’s just, uh. One little thing.

You see, Taehyung has a tendency to mimic the things he sees. It’s in the way he learns, his propensity to soak things up like a sponge and then recreate them. You can see this in the way he mixes paint, the same way as you; how he tosses food in pans, motions so similar to Jin’s, or how he cradles things in his hands, tapping at screens in a way that’s like Yoongi’s. He’s turning them into his own, and as time goes on he moves more naturally, in a way that’s entirely him, but you can always see the roots of where he’s learned things.

Jin and Yoongi are wonderful and you’re so glad Taehyung is learning from them. But something he’s learning, and recreating, is how much they touch each other.

Taehyung’s always been tactile but now it’s almost constant. It’s overwhelming and kind of terrifying but it’s also nice, every touch-starved inch of your soul easing under Taehyung’s hands, but also—Yoongi and Jin are boyfriends. So even if the touches that Taehyung witnesses and re-enacts are never inappropriate, they’re intimate. Hands sliding over your shoulders, your arms, your waist. Warm arms around you as he pulls you into a hug, nuzzles his nose against your scalp. His fingers sliding over your hair when your head is resting in his lap each night. Pulling you against him when you sit on the couch together.

It’s a level of familiarity and comfort you’ve never had with anyone before, as relationship-less as you’ve been, your pulse picking up with every glancing touch.

(There’s one heart stopping instance where he pulls you onto his lap and you feel like you’re about to pass out. His thighs are so solid and warm, and his arms are so secure around you, and he’s just started to press his nose against your neck when you pull away, tumble out of his hold. He looks confused and concerned, brows lifting and mouth falling open as he holds his hands out towards you—but you stammer out something about needing the toilet before escaping.)

You’re caught completely off-guard when you feel arms sliding around your waist and then down your hips when you’re washing dishes, scrubbing brush falling out of your grasp in shock and splashing water everywhere, bright yellow gloves flecked with suds. Taehyung’s a pillar of warmth pressed against you, his chest to your back, your bodies parallel lines that cross and touch. His fingers are splayed wide and his palms are warm even through your layers of clothing and you have to suppress a shiver.

“Uh, I didn’t hear you come back in,” you stutter. You’d borrowed a recipe book from Seokjin so that you could try cooking a coconut curry, and Taehyung had offered to return it once dinner was finished, LED flickering blue as he’d slipped out of the door after giving you a lovely smile.

Taehyung lets out a little hum, and you can feel it in his chest, as flush as you are with each other. He must be able to sense how your pulse has picked up but he doesn’t say anything. “Why are you washing up? I said I was going to do it.”

“Oh, it’s fine, I don’t mind,” you say. You’re used to cleaning up after yourself after living alone for so long. “Don’t worry about it.”

Taehyung lets out another hum, but this one seems a bit more gravelly, a little displeased. “You’re always doing so much for me, remember? You said you’d let me look after you,” he says, and your heart rate spikes at the words. Those, coupled with the hold he has on you right now? Good lord. Someone have mercy on your soul. Please. Even if the words weren’t meant in a weird way, your stomach is twisting over itself, and other parts of you are, uh… well. They’re reacting too. So to speak.

You’re still desperately trying to calm yourself in the shower later, the water a merciless cascade of cold in an attempt to cool down. Probably the only drawback about Taehyung living with you is that you haven’t had a chance for some one-on-one time. You might be a virgin but you live (lived) alone and everyone masturbates; your vibrators have been abandoned and untouched for as long as Taehyung has been in your life, and coupled with how touchy he’s been recently, it leaves you feeling wound up and on edge. You could try to sneakily get yourself off in the shower, but with Taehyung’s superior android hearing he’d probably hear something and also the idea of masturbating with someone else in the apartment? When that someone else is Taehyung?

You turn the knob as far as it will go towards cold and then promptly squeal as a wave of freezing water and regret washes over you.

When you’re in bed, Taehyung’s hand strokes over your hair and softly down your neck and shoulder is a sensation that’s becoming increasingly familiar, but your pulse still stutters. He must be able to sense your heart rate increasing (he must sense it every time he touches you) but says nothing about it. As always.

You turn the thoughts over in your head as it rests in his lap, even if you shiver a little at how his nails drag over the sensitive skin at the nape of your neck. Deviant androids might not have the sort of life experience that we do, but we don’t have theirs, either, Yoongi had said. You’ve been teaching Taehyung about the things you know, but there’s one thing that Taehyung knows better than you: touch.

He doesn’t even think about it. While you hesitate and overthink every touch you ever make, wary of overstepping boundaries, Taehyung doesn’t. Not because he’s not considerate, but because—well, because you’re already occupying each other’s space. What’s a little touching on top of all that?

The realisation is almost startling—that you can just… touch someone. Without saying things. Without having to ask. Because you’re already familiar with them and comfortable with them and it’s just another way to communicate that level of connection. Touching is a thing that people do. 

A thing that people and deviant androids do.

A thing that Taehyung does.

(A thing that you want to do, too.)

(Alcohol dulls your memories, fading the edges, the curled corners of a sepia photograph. Has you forgetting the way you’d overstepped every boundary you’d set yourself, the way you’d pressed yourself against Taehyung, starved of touch. Has you forgetting the way he’d let you; the way he’d beckoned you in. Has you forgetting the way that you already have touched Taehyung.)

The hand that Taehyung isn’t using to gently scratch across your scalp is laying on his thigh, directly in your line of vision. You hesitate for just a moment before reaching for it, sliding your fingers between his, an irrational worry that he’ll startle or pull away—but of course he doesn’t. His LED swirls soft aqua as he just starts to rub his thumb gently across your skin, back and forth, back and forth, the softest brushstrokes on this tiny part of the canvas of your body.

After that, it’s just… easier. Not easy, but, easier.

You still hesitate before pressing forwards, but Taehyung never protests; in fact you’d say he’s pleased, even if he doesn’t say anything, just watching you with his dark, dark eyes as you marvel at the realistic sensation of his hair under your hands, how he reacts to the fingers across his scalp the same way you do.

It’s incredibly nice to have someone you can just reach for whenever you want a hug. Someone who folds you into their arms so easily, like you belong there.

It’s nice.

“You seem happier.”

You glance up from where you’ve been laying the table. “Hm? Pardon?”

One thing you’ve learned about Yoongi is that he’s incredibly perceptive. His eyes are sharp lines around the sharper graphite of his gaze, and there’s always a look in them that seems like he can see straight through you and direct into the heart of things—but he’ll only bring this to light if he thinks it needs saying.

“You seem relaxed,” Yoongi continues. He straightens the cutlery in front of him, careful to line the edges neatly with the place mat. Seokjin and Taehyung are cooking dinner, so it’s just you and Yoongi here, in a bubble away from the two androids. “Not that you were ever tense before, but… yeah. Taehyung seems happier too,” he adds, almost absently, but his eyes are fixed on your face.

“Well, of course,” you say. “He has new friends, who wouldn’t be happy?”

Yoongi hums, a quiet little note, but then he lets it rest.

Taehyung is happier. He seems almost nervous during dinner, though, even if he hides it well; his LED doesn’t give him away, but you’re getting good at reading Taehyung’s moods, the layers of personality and feeling he has, the little idiosyncrasies that make him who he is. To anyone else it would seem like he’s just nervous about whether the food tastes good or not—he and Jin had made a veritable feast for no discernable reason, but you don’t mind. Everyone loves a dinner party, especially when the company is so good. 

But, yes. You don’t think it’s about the food so you’re not sure what else it could be. You squeeze Taehyung’s knee briefly under the table in a motion you hope is reassuring. His eyes briefly widen but then his gaze softens when he sees the concern on your face, settling in that deep look of introspection you’re used to now. 

You’re so full by the time dessert comes out, rich and creamy homemade ice cream and piping hot Kkwabaegi, the twisted doughnuts fluffy and sweet with their powdering of sugar and cinnamon; you’d been planning on skipping the final course but you can’t say no once it’s put in front of you. Taehyung doesn’t eat, only drinks occasionally to top up his fluids (you don’t know exactly what that means but you’ve never asked, even if you can… assume things), but he seems content to watch the three of you eat in his place. Once you’re finished you slump back in your chair and feel grateful that you’re not wearing tight trousers that cut into your stomach, because, lord, you’re absolutely stuffed. 

“I have an announcement,” Taehyung says suddenly, apropos of nothing.

Seokjin beams. You sit up, struggling against the heavy anchor of dinner in your belly that makes you want to melt into the floor for a food nap, immediately at attention. “Oh? What is it?”

“I have a second name now,” he says, and Seokjin’s smile spreads impossibly wider, his entire face pleased. “Jin said I could share his.”

“Say hello to Kim Taehyung.” Seokjin gestures dramatically, his arms the flailing blades of a windmill as he circles them in the air with aplomb. “My boy needed a surname and I am, of course, happy to add another handsome face to the family. Taehyung is a ten out of ten.”

Yoongi levels him a look. “I thought you said you were the only ten in the world.”

“That was true when I said it, but I’m actually eleven out of ten,” Seokjin explains. His arms settle around his head, fingers circling the air in an invisible frame around his face. “I surpass your mortal conventions of beauty and thus exist outside of any conceivable scale that one might use to measure handsomeness.”

You barely take the exchange in, too busy looking at Taehyung. There’s the smallest smile on his lips, not the lovely one that shows his teeth, but it still reaches his eyes, the subtlest upturn to his mouth transforming his entire face. Taehyung’s beautiful. He always has been, and always will be, but he never looks more striking than when he’s happy, welcomed into a new family of his own with open arms, Seokjin’s heart so big and so wide. He’s being flippant and light right now, quick and sharp jibes between him and Yoongi that glow bright with love and affection, not lingering on how important and weighty this is: how all encompassing his care is for Taehyung, how close they’ve grown to each other, a friend whom he’s chosen as family.

Happiness suits Taehyung. You want him to always be happy. He deserves it.

It doesn’t seem like it’s the only announcement he has for that night, though. You’ve barely shut the door of your own apartment when you feel Taehyung’s hand slide around your wrist and you pause, glancing up at his face.

“Jin showed me how to take my LED out,” he says. His words are solemn and his tone is heavy but there’s a spark in his eyes, a glowing ember of light. “I want you to watch.”

His fingers are circled around your wrist, loose, so long they touch each other with ease, a soft shackle you don’t want to escape from. “Of course I will,” you assure him. “Are you worried something will go wrong?”

“No.” His thumb slips away from the soft skin of your inner wrist and across your palm, tracing across your fate line, your heart line. “I just want you to be there.”

Warmth spreads through your skin from that touch, leaking through into your bones, settling into every quiet corner inside you. “Okay. What do you need to do to get it out?”

The painting knife looks so small in Taehyung’s big, careful hand, the diamond shaped head blunt at the end, metal glinting under the bathroom’s light as he leans towards the mirror. Your gazes meet in the reflection and he falters. You’re about to ask what’s wrong when he lifts his free hand from where it’s been resting on the countertop, steadying him. Reaching for you.

Once your hand is in his, it’s over surprisingly quickly. Taehyung’s face twists in preparation for the pain, and you squeeze his fingers to ground him, but all it takes is a quick twist of his wrist once the palette knife is against his LED and it practically falls out. There’s a small clink as it drops next to the sink, blue light flickering one final time before it winks out, nothing more than a disc of metal, a tiny coin without value, but weighty with what it represents; invaluable, priceless. The last segment of a chain Taehyung has willingly cast off.

You can see the white skeleton of his android body, bare and naked where the LED had sat. Just like Seokjin’s hand when he’d cut himself, the skin starts to creep back over it, covering that smooth paleness until it’s gone. Taehyung lifts your hand and presses it against the side of his temple, your palm settling against the naked skin where the light had been nestled; Taehyung’s eyes fall shut, his hand pressed against your own as he holds it there.

“Taehyung?” Your voice is gentle, dripping concern. His golden skin is so warm and soft. “How are you feeling?”

“Good,” he replies without hesitation. His eyes flutter open, lashes so long and lovely. His hair is blue today, a vibrant electric hue, gaudy on anyone else but perfect on him, tickling the back of your hand; his hand drops from yours and you take the opportunity to run it through that hair, baring his forehead to you, eyes sliding over the new skin. Flawless. No evidence that any LED had ever sat there, burning blue-yellow-red, a tiny drop of colour in the deep ocean of Taehyung’s emotions. “I feel good.”

You don’t even think when your hand shifts out of Taehyung’s hair and down to cup his cheek, something you wouldn’t have dared do before, but now the motion comes as easily as breathing. He takes comfort in touch and you want to soothe him. “Good,” you echo. “I’m glad.”

You both stand there for a few moments, facing each other. The bright light of your bathroom should wash Taehyung out, but of course, it doesn’t. It just lets you see all the perfect details of his face in even sharper relief—the moles that dot his skin, how his eyes are different, a monolid and double lid, little imperfections that just make him more beautiful. 

Logically, you know that someone, somewhere, sat down and put this face together. Taehyung was designed to be attractive, stunningly so, and yet not so perfect that an average human would find it unrealistic, swerving away from that uncanny valley that had plagued earlier androids. But that’s not why he’s beautiful—not to you. It’s everything hidden underneath that perfect facade, layers of plastic and metal and circuitry and biocomponents, deep inside him: his glowing golden heart, flowing over with whatever intangible thing that makes him the person that he is.

In the darkness of your bedroom, all the lights turned off, there’s no longer the gentle blue glow at Taehyung’s temple to shine out, but there doesn’t need to be. Even if you weren’t resting your head against his thigh you’d know he was there. Taehyung’s presence grows larger and larger in your life as the days go by, and you know that you’re still the most important person in his life, even with the introduction of Yoongi and Jin. After all—he didn’t ask them to be there when he took his LED out. 

You reach for his hand, which is already palm up, waiting for you. Your fingers slot together so perfectly, so wonderful, so lovely. You can’t make out details in this dark, but you can picture the smile that’ll be pulling at Taehyung’s lips, the affection flowing in the endless oceans of his eyes.

You’re in so, so deep.

(But who can blame you?)

“I want to go outside.”

It’s not surprising that with the shedding of his LED, Taehyung finally feels bold enough to go outdoors. And yet, here you are. Surprised.

You’ve got a granola bar stuck in your mouth, halfway through a bite, and it nearly drops to the floor as your lips part in shock. Taehyung catches it with ease, android speed on show as he snatches it out of the air. 

Your knee-jerk reaction is to ask him to repeat himself. To make sure you haven’t misheard him, if he’s sure about this, if he really wants to—but Yoongi’s words come back to you yet again. If there’s something he wants to do, he’ll do it. Taehyung isn’t the uninformed android he was when he’d first made his way to your door. He’s grown and learned so much in the time he’s been here and there’s no room for self-doubt behind his words.

So what you say is: “Okay.” 

Taehyung’s fingers brush against yours when he hands your granola bar back, long and warm and soft. You accept it with a smile, lost in the way he smiles back, so lovely and bright—and you have to pull your train of thought back on track, lock those wheels on the rails before you speak again.

“Did you want to go somewhere specific? Or just wherever?”

“Wherever you want to go.” He’s smiling, a little excited but mostly happy at the prospect of spending yet more time with you; as if he hasn’t had enough of it, could never get enough, even when you spend every day together. 

(Your heart feels like a drum, pounding hard and loud in your chest.)

It’s not hard, really, to decide where you want to go. Taehyung’s not asking for some big production; just wants something quiet and soft, something new. The chance to see the outside world properly, safe and secure in the knowledge that you’ll be at his side.

It’s in your nature to be protective—sometimes you feel like you nag, like you’re overbearing, and takes a concerted effort on your part to reel it in. Taehyung doesn’t need you to fuss over him, and besides, he seems incredibly calm about the whole thing. Excited, yes, but not nervous. Just anticipatory.

He looks just like anyone else might. More chic and attractive, sure, effortlessly fashionable in the outfit he’s chosen for the day, but there’s nothing robotic about him, nothing to say he’s not a flesh-and-blood person. Once again, you’re struck by just how human he is. Even if he’d still had the LED flickering at his temple it would have done nothing to detract from the genuine emotion that flits across his face. The way he moves. The way he smiles, when he catches you watching the way he laces his shoes with his delicate, pretty hands—that big lovely smile that makes you feel warm and soft.

(Warmer and softer than it probably should.)

You avert your gaze, pretend to fiddle with one of your bracelets, pulling it so that it spins around your wrist.

“Ready?”

“Nearly,” Taehyung says. When you look back at him, a little confused, he still has that smile on his face, though it’s gentler, fuzzy around the edges, his eyes dark-dark-dark. “Just one more thing.”

This final thing, it turns out, is your hand. 

His fingers lace with yours, weaving a tapestry of closeness and warmth. You’ve held Taehyung’s hands so often, now; it’s nothing new. But for some reason the touch of his skin against yours has your pulse stuttering, catching in your throat before you cough lightly and smile like everything is fine, you’re fine, it’s not like your heart is about to launch itself out of your chest for some mysterious reason.

(Mysterious. Yeah, right.)

He doesn’t let go. Not when you leave the apartment, not when you greet Rory at the door, not when you step onto one of the automated buses that takes you to the centre of the city. You’re surprised at how good Taehyung’s acting is, how all the wide-eyed excitement you’d expected to see splashed across his face is absent, and instead, he just squeezes your hand tight each time he takes in something new; stares out of the window as your surroundings slide by.

He does get excited in the art store though. Pulls at your joined hands each time he sees something he wants to point out to you—which seems to be everything. And you go, of course, following his eager feet. Taehyung’s happiness has always given you happiness in turn, and watching his sheer, unadulterated joy at being able to see things, to touch things outside of the small world he’s been confined to since he escaped the Eden Club—well. There’s nothing better.

There’s nothing better than knowing that Taehyung feels safe with you, wants to keep you close. It’s selfish. It’s selfish, you know it is, but when you watch the way his eyes light up at the sight of a set of gouache paints, how he immediately turns towards you so you can see it too—you realise that you’ve never had something like this before. Sure, you have friends, you have plenty of happiness in your life, but you’ve never had this.

(Whatever this is.)

Someone whose joy is only compounded when it’s shared with you. Someone whose focus is on you and no one else. You see the looks that Taehyung gets, the interested eyes that flit over him—but then he reaches for your hand again, and those gazes slide away, because he hasn’t looked away from you. Not once.

Because you make him feel safe, you remind yourself. Because he knows you best. That’s it. 

It’s what you keep telling yourself, a repeated mantra that’s an endless loop in your head. Every time Taehyung looks at you, smiles at you, reaches for your hand, your touch—even if your heart feels like it could burst, filling up with this feeling, this feeling that’s growing and growing (this feeling you refuse to name)—it’s because he trusts you, knows he can rely on you. It’s nothing more than that. 

You shouldn’t let yourself imagine that it’s more than that.

(Shouldn’t hope for more than that.)

It’s because he trusts you that he follows you without question, matching his pace with yours, side by side as you wander through the city. He insists on carrying all your shopping, held effortlessly in one hand, other hand still tangled with yours. (You see the way he swings the bags a little, back and forth; he’s so cute you’d swear your teeth could rot from it, crystallised sugar rolled on your tongue, sweet.) All your shopping is done, but you have one final stop planned—it’s somewhere you haven’t been for a while, but you love it.

You’re certain Taehyung will, too.

You can feel how his hold on your fingers tightens when the building comes into view. You glance over at him to take in his expression, the subtle widening of his eyes, the lift of his chest as he takes an unneeded breath in, the tiniest curl at the corner of his lips.

(So human.) 

The Christine Andrews Gallery isn’t the biggest art gallery in the city, but it’s your favourite. There’s something that feels more intimate about it, with its size; a little smaller, cosier, more stripped down. The high ceilings overhead are crisscrossed with wires and piping, industrial—but the walls are pure white, all the brighter in contrast to their surroundings, drawing the eye to the paintings on display from the moment you step in.

Taehyung is enraptured.

“The exhibition is called Slow Painting. The idea is that people will take their time to really take everything in, and appreciate it, rather than just rushing by. Especially with how quickly technology is developing, and people are used to discarding things as soon as they're not relevant any more. The idea is that art will always be relevant, regardless of what's happening in the world.”

Your voice is quiet and low as you’re careful not to disturb the serene air that fills the building. You’ve always loved the quiet hush that fills galleries, museums, buildings filled with art and history, long lasting echoes of humanity, on display for people to enjoy. 

“And it also refers to the time it takes to create each piece too,” you add, trailing off into silence as you glance over at Taehyung, who’s looking at you, blinking gentle and slow.

He’s watching you. Even though there’s artwork in sight of the entrance, huge canvases nearby—Taehyung is looking at you, attentive and quiet, listening to each word you have to say.

Your heart squeezes in your chest and you have to make a concerted effort to stop your breath from stuttering. You shove it down, down, down, this thing that’s wrapping itself around your heart and clogging your throat, and give this lovely boy your best smile. (Try to ignore the fact that there’s art here, but instead, he’s looking at you.)

“Tell you what. Instead of listening to me harp on all day, why don’t we just look around?”

When Taehyung had first stepped foot in your door, had first started to experience life as something more than just a sexbot, an android under the control of other people’s wills—he’d taken everything in with huge eyes, eager and enthusiastic, almost clumsy in his excitement. That’s faded over time, become muted as he’s learned how to balance himself, grown comfortable with his surroundings, who he is.

He’s still like a fountain sometimes, bubbling and bright, overflowing, cascading pearlescent waters rushing over carved marble. You’d expected these waters to rise and spill, surrounded by these incredible artworks; so far the only works he’s seen in person are his and your own, everything else small and secondhand on screens as he stares intently at your computer, your tablet. You’d expected his joy to overflow, being able to really see for the first time in his life, prepared yourself for his exuberant happiness.

But he’s not.

He’s quiet. There’s a smile that lingers on his lips, barely hidden at the corners of his mouth, but his shining waters flow soft and slow, contained. You wander through the exhibition exactly the way the curator had meant for you to—slowly, carefully, stopping and pausing and looking and wondering, eyes trailing over each painting, acrylic on paper, oil on canvas, distemper on linen. Each so different, but inviting onlookers to take a moment and just breathe. 

Taehyung’s eyes are dark, contemplative. They’re so deep you feel like you could fall in them and be lost forever. (Wonder if that would be such a bad thing.) He keeps his hand in yours, your hand in his, the two of you matching paces as you loop the gallery, never letting go.

“Oh,” he breathes. “Oh, I like these.”

Four canvases, smaller than some of the others you’ve seen, squirrelled around a corner and hidden away on a back wall. Each painting has a figure in the midst of some simple, quiet task; laying in bed, catching an egg as it threatens to roll off a table, trailing a finger through a puddle of spilled milk, reading a book in the bath. Each of the figures has their face turned away from the viewer, caught up as they are in the simple motions of their life, each silhouetted by a window with a different view—from sea to lake to hill to forest.

You can’t help but look at Taehyung as he looks at these paintings, his brows a little raised, mouth a little slack, the lovely line of his jaw, the angles of his face, forehead to nose to lips to chin. “What do you like about them? The style?”

His answer comes unrushed, unhurried, as he thinks.  “They’re so beautiful and detailed, but it’s more about… the intimacy,” he says. “Each person is just being themselves, without fear of who’s watching. We’re watching them, even if their attention isn’t on us.” A pause, a hush, a breath. “It’s like love, almost.”

Your lips part, even as Taehyung keeps his eyes forwards, staring at the blank pages of the book the man reads as he sits in his bath, row of shampoo bottles on the sill by his head. 

“Like love?” A whisper.

“To keep your eyes and focus on someone who isn’t looking at you,” Taehyung replies, unabashed, like it’s just a statement of fact. “Loyalty. Dedication. Love.”

Words fail you. Silence is the only answer you can offer to Taehyung’s thoughts, the air in your lungs trapped there as you unwittingly hold your breath, lips parted around a sentence that never comes. Taehyung’s eyes slide away from this row of paintings and to you, how you’re staring at him, literally speechless.

His own lips part as he makes to say something else, to ask what’s wrong—when there’s a flicker of movement nearby, the modulated steps of someone who’s used to walking through a gallery, careful to keep the calm air unmuddied by their passing.

“Oh, Y/n!”

Namjoon’s voice cuts through the silent moment and splinters the delicate air that had started to crystallise around you. He looks happy to see you, dimples on full display as his lips lift and he smiles wide.

“Namjoon!” You don’t think you’ve ever been so glad to see his familiar face in your life—anything to distract you, any excuse to shake off the feeling that Taehyung’s words have left behind, trailing over your skin, blooming in your brain. His timing is perfect, even if he doesn’t realise it.  “Hey! It’s been a while.”

“I was going to say, I haven’t seen you around lately! I thought you’d like this exhibition, I was wondering if you’d come. Oh, sorry, I’m being rude, aren’t I? Hi, I’m Namjoon,” he says, holding a hand out for Taehyung to shake. “I’m one of the gallery managers.”

Taehyung’s exchanged a few words with others today, polite thank yous to the people who’ve served you in the shops you’ve been into, given shy smiles to passersby who’ve made eye contact with him. (So, so sweet, always.) 

But Namjoon is the first person to properly introduce themselves to him in the real world, as you’ve thought of it, someone who doesn’t know that the man at your side is an android.

You panic. Just for a second.

Taehyung doesn’t.

“Hello.” He has to take his hand out of yours, the other weighed down by shopping, although he seems reluctant to let go of you. He gives Namjoon his widest smile as he shakes the proffered hand with firm, friendly politeness. “I’m Taehyung. It’s lovely to meet you, Namjoon.”

And then he immediately slips his hand back into yours.

Namjoon is utterly charmed.

(Of course he is. How could he not be?)

The discussion they both have is a quiet one. You’re happy to stay uninvolved, watching and listening as they talk, still at Taehyung’s side. That brief moment of panic, that blazing forest fire of fear for him—it’s been washed away, soothed by the way the conversation between man and android unfolds so naturally, Namjoon none the wiser about Taehyung’s robotic origins.

There’s no way anyone would realise. He’s so human, in the way he moves and acts and thinks, the way he laughs at something Namjoon says. You’re happy that Taehyung can be here with you, in this gallery, speaking to someone new, as if this is normal, natural, nothing unusual.

You can’t think of anything you want for Taehyung more.

You realise, too, that in this moment, you feel utterly content. Not just for Taehyung, but—happy that you’re there to share this moment with him. You think about how you’ve always wanted this; someone to share things with, someone whose happiness makes you happy too.

When Taehyung laughs, your own lips lift in response, heart lifting at the sound of his joy, at how his fingers tighten around yours. Remembering that you’re there, even if he’s not looking at you right now, eyes on Namjoon.

He’s looking at Namjoon. You’re looking at him. 

(To keep your eyes and focus on someone who isn’t looking at you.)

(Loyalty. Dedication.)

(A breath.)

(Love.)

You carefully pull your hand out of Taehyung’s. Your fingers feel cold as they slip away from his, warmed all day, pressed against Taehyung’s soft skin. His eyes flit away from Namjoon, those deep eyes settling on you; dark wood and ground coffee, so warm.

“Y/n?”

“I’m just going to pop to the toilet,” you say, turning away from the tinge of confusion that colours Taehyung’s voice. “I won’t be long.”

The toilet lid is cold. You can feel how it seeps through the layers of your clothing to your thighs, and at any other time you might wrinkle your nose at the sensation, at how uncomfortable it is. But right now, you have other things on your mind.

You bury your face in your hands. It’s foolish, but you’d swear you could feel Taehyung still in your palms, touch imprinted, emblazoned on your skin. It’s like a palpable thing, almost, this ethereal thing that lingers even when Taehyung isn’t there.

Wishful thinking. Selfish thinking. Selfish, to like it, to want to keep that feeling close; let it spread from your palm, to the delicate skin of your wrist, tracing its way up your arm, up-up-up, drawing invisible lines over every part of you, inside every part of you. Selfish, to like Taehyung’s touch as much as you do. To want more of it. 

(More of him.)

You aren’t anything more to Taehyung than a friend. A guardian. Someone who’s there to support him and keep him safe. You’re blessed to have his trust, to be able to be that person he can turn to—it’s greedy, to want. To want to be more.

(You can’t foist your loneliness on Taehyung. You can’t do that to him. You won’t. You won’t.)

When you return, a spark lights in Taehyung’s eyes. The same spark that bursts every time he sees you after time apart, no matter how long or short that may be. He reaches for your hand, and of course, you go—but your fingers are limp, weak.

(You know that if Taehyung’s LED had still been nestled in his skin, it would have flickered yellow.)

You keep that point of connection as you bid Namjoon goodbye, finish meandering through the exhibition, make your way back home—but you let Taehyung bear the weight. Reactive, not proactive. You don’t squeeze his fingers just because you want to, because there’s something sliding by the bus’s window you think he might like to see; you’re not here to make him do things, to shove things down his throat. You should just be here to support him in the things he wants to do. That’s your role. 

And that’s where you’re going to stay.

Your thoughts are a tumble, messy and unorganised, a ball of yarn that’s all knots and tangles. Taehyung must be able to see it on your face, read it in your body, his android eyes scanning over you and scrutinising every hint you’re giving away without even realising. But you just smile, wave away his questions, and act like everything’s okay. Normal. Routine.

It’s a little harder, though, to act like everything’s okay when it’s time to sleep.

Because, of course, there Taehyung is. Like he has been, from the day he’d arrived—sat in your bed, nestled against a pile of cushions, expression open and warm and fond as he looks at you. Waiting for you to climb in, to rest your head in his lap; waiting for you to fall asleep with his gentle fingers dragging across your scalp, melting under his lovely hands.

You waver. Conflicted. It’s okay, isn’t it, if Taehyung’s reaching for you first?

His eyes meet yours. The second you see his lips curve up, see that pretty, quiet smile appearing on his lovely mouth, you fold.

It’s fine. You’ll allow yourself this.

(In your dreams, you stand in a deserted gallery, staring at the single piece of work on the stark white walls, all the lights focused in, in, in. Taehyung’s framed on this canvas, a painted window into his world. Not once does he look at you, turned away as he is; you see nothing more than the back of his head, the curve of his cheek, the vaguest hint of his nose as he turns, always staring at something else. 

And still, you stand, and you watch. Waiting. Keeping your eyes on him, always.)

“You’re staying late again.”

“Yeah. I really want to get this done,” you say, gesturing vaguely at your monitors with your stylus; tweaking, editing, shifting around these final few magazine pages before you’re satisfied. “Nearly there.”

When you hear the way Hoseok says your name, you glance up. 

As someone who spends most of his time bouncing around like a literal ray of sunshine, when Hoseok’s expression is one that isn’t smiling, it carries all the more weight behind it. Right now his face is uncharacteristically serious, the perpetual smile on his mouth gone, the line of his brows severe.

It’s unnerving.

“You haven’t stayed late for ages,” Hoseok points out. “Until this week, and suddenly you’re late every night. Has something happened?”

“No,” you lie.

Yes, you think.

You’re trying to create some distance, for Taehyung’s sake. So that you’re not tempted to pull him ever closer, latch onto him like you have been, smothering him. He needs space to grow. Space from you has helped already—the time he spends with Yoongi and Seokjin is evidence enough of that, after all. He doesn’t need you to be there constantly.

Hoseok’s eyes bore into yours as he stares, so you avert your gaze, pretending to shift your focus to one of the captions the editor has left on the page you’re working on. You hadn’t realised that he’d noticed. You should have expected it, though. Hoseok is a close work friend and he’s incredibly perceptive, especially when he cares about people.

“Alright,” he says, eventually. “Make sure you don’t stay too late, though. Get some sleep.”

You give him a thumbs up without looking away from the screen, dragging something idly with your stylus until Hoseok leaves, the office empty except you, now. And the cleaning androids, when they appear for the night like clockwork. As they always do.

You can’t help but stop to watch them, how blank faced they are, for all that they look human. Their LEDs are almost motionless, the placid blue matching the blank expressions on their faces, unthinking automatons.

(You’d seen androids in the city when you’d been out with Taehyung, of course. Completing menial tasks: city androids picking litter and raking leaves, household androids following their owners around and carrying their shopping. You’d realised that Taehyung wouldn’t have seen a non-deviated android since he’d escaped the club, lapsed into silence; you’d pulled him to a stop, lips pursed in a frown as you’d tried to read his expression. 

“Taehyung,” you’d asked. “Are you alright?”

There’d been a quiet pause, and in that moment you’d felt all your worries rising, caught in your throat—but then he’d nodded quietly, looking at you with soft eyes.

“I’m alright,” he’d answered. “I was just thinking about how lucky I am.”

I’m the lucky one, you’d thought. Lucky to know him, as sweet-hearted and wonderful as he is. You’d squeezed his hand, and he’d smiled gently at you, and that had been that.)

It hurts, honestly. To see the expression on his face each time you come home late, each time you avoid answering his questions. There’s uncertainty laid across each of your interactions, rough bristles of a brush varnishing discomfort across the once smooth surface of your relationship; but you can’t keep taking advantage of this soft-hearted boy, of the circumstances that he’s in.

You pretend that things are fine. Taehyung is clearly confused, unsure, trying so hard to find out what’s wrong, even when you keep gently turning his concerns aside. 

You haven’t been home enough to spend time with Yoongi or Seokjin, either. You’d seen Jin in the hall just once, made eye contact just as he’d been appearing from the other apartment and you’d been stepping into yours; you’d fumbled a little, fingerprints smudging across the keypad as your door had swung open. You’d expected to see judgement on Jin’s face, maybe, something heavy and weighty, his gaze flitting over you as he read you in the way he did so often.

What you hadn’t expected was for him to smile. It’d been hard to translate his full expression but what little you could read was knowing, like he’s aware of something he shouldn’t be, kept hidden just underneath his tongue. Ready to release it into the world with a single breath.

(Needless to say, you’d shut the door pretty quick.)

He and Yoongi have gone away for the weekend. It's a small blessing, saving you from having to see Jin’s almost-smug expression again. But it means that Taehyung has nowhere else to go right now, no reason to leave the apartment. So it’ll be you and him, him and you, with no buffers, nothing. It’s been unseasonably stormy for the past few days as well, rain slammed into your windows by the harsh winds, the world outside a haze of smeared grey—so it’s not like you can go out, either. 

Not that you would want to. 

You hadn’t realised exactly how ingrained Taehyung was in your life until you’d started to pull away. It’s not just that you live together and share the same physical space—it’s just that your days have become so full of Taehyung-Taehyung-Taehyung, and you hadn’t even noticed. He’d crept up on you, snuck his way into your heart, so easily, so effortlessly.

You remind yourself that that’s why you’re doing this. To remind yourself of life without Taehyung in it, because he’s not yours to have or to keep. He never has been. You don’t want him to be: he’s his own person. This… this desire for him; even as you try to ignore it, it keeps growing and growing: wet plaster laid down, your feelings for him painted buon fresco, added to day by day, giornata. You need it to stop. 

But it’s hard. It’s hard, when Taehyung looks like comfort, your comfort, when you want to let yourself be folded into his arms. It’s hard when the fact is that it’s not that you have to spend time with him. It’s that you want to spend time with him.  

It's hard.

(And you miss him, even when he's right there.)

You find respite in art, in painting, too intent on the motions of your work to allow yourself room to think about other things. Fall into the rhythm of it all, a quiet hush stealing over your mind, a place of both focus and calm, world settling into place around you. There’s a piece you’ve been working on for a while, a hand rising from dark water, fingertips just broaching its surface, the most tentative of touches; you layer more oil paint on the panel, dragging the bristles of the brush across the colour you’ve already laid down, brows furrowed as you do.

Taehyung normally paints with you, but not today. He knows you want space—even if he doesn’t know why—so he gives it to you. So considerate and sweet, always. Even when you’re shutting him out. You’ve been here all day: morning, afternoon, and now evening, and he’s only been in a few times, to leave you food, drinks, looking after you in a way you don’t deserve.

You’ve just lifted the brush from the canvas when an especially loud peal of thunder rolls through the air outside. The rumble starts low, rising into a rattling growl that feels like it’s shaking the very earth. It almost drowns out the sound of Taehyung’s quiet knocking, a curl of his knuckles against the open door, but you catch sight of him anyway, glancing over your shoulder.

“Hey,” he says. “I thought you might like a drink.”

He’s barefoot, like he usually is, teal hoodie and grey sweatpants baggy, looking every inch the boyfriend you’ve always wanted and never had. His hands are cupped around a mug, steam coiling from the hot tea inside, and something in your heart twinges at his kindness and consideration even as you smile at him.

“That sounds lovely, Tae,” you say, and he takes this as an invitation to step inside, although you notice his steps are far more hesitant than they might have been before. Like he’s treading on eggshells around you. 

It’s awkward. Stilted. Taehyung’s eyes are heavy on your face as you accept the tea from his hands, trying your best to avoid brushing fingers; you turn away, pretending to turn your attention back to the drying paint on the wood panel that rests on your easel, anything to break eye contact.

And then he speaks.

“You’re avoiding me.”

Your lips are poised to drink, pursed at the rim of the mug when you freeze, eyes darting back to him.

“You’re avoiding me,” he repeats. His voice is quieter, tinged with all the confusion you’ve seen flit across his face since this whole thing started.

You slowly pull the mug away from your face, steam touching your skin like warm, wet fingers. “I’m not,” you say, even though the lie tastes bitter on your tongue. “We live together, Taehyung, it’s pretty hard to avoid you.”

When you laugh lightly, trying to lift the atmosphere, Taehyung doesn’t respond. If anything the air becomes heavier, his face an unmoving mask as his eyes churn with emotion. His LED might not be nestled in his temple any more, but you don't need to see it spinning in a distressed circle of yellow to know that Taehyung is confused.

“Why are you lying to me?”

Your eyes widen. He’s never been so direct before. (He hasn’t needed to be though, has he? Because you've never lied to him before, have you?)

“I just… I just want to know what happened. What I did wrong. I want to fix it,” Taehyung continues, and he sounds so small, so vulnerable. “Please?”

Your heart feels like it’s risen from your chest, up to your throat, making it hard to breathe. The only time he’s ever sounded like this was when—

When he’d first turned up on your doorstep, wet and scared and lonely. Not knowing if there was anyone he could trust, uncertain where he stood. 

“You didn’t do anything, Taehyung.” You try to put every ounce of feeling into your words and let him know that this is the truth. It’s not him. It’s not. “You didn’t do anything, please don’t think you did.”

“Then why are you avoiding me?” His voice rises, shaking, a bird trying to take flight on a broken wing. “If I didn’t do anything then why are you being like this? I don’t understand.”

“I’m just… trying to encourage you to be independent?”

The words sound weak to your own ears, so you can’t blame Taehyung for when his expression flickers and he looks almost incredulous.

“Independent?”

“You know,” you explain lamely. “Like… giving you space to grow. You don’t need me around all the time.”

“I don’t—” He cuts himself off. “Y/n. I want you to be there.”

“Because it’s what you’ve gotten used to.” You glance down at the drink in your hands, away from his sincere, dark eyes. “You’re just saying that because of circumstances, Taehyung.”

“I’m not!” You’ve never heard Taehyung so loud before, almost angry, like he can’t believe what he’s hearing. “How can you think that?”

“Because it’s true!” Your own voice rises despite yourself, matching his, some frayed thing inside you finally snapping. “Why else would you want me around? No one else does! Why would you?”

You rarely raise your voice. You hate being loud, or rude, hate arguments, but there’s something boiling in your blood. Years of quiet self-deprecation, constant reminders of how you’re not really wanted; last choice, always. Single, always. Untouched, unwanted. Taehyung—beautiful, kind, sweet, lovely Taehyung—wouldn’t be here right now if he had anywhere else to go. Too beautiful and kind and sweet and lovely for you, as disappointing, undesirable as you are.

Because that’s the truth. Even if you’re surrounded by friends, warm and bright, at the end of the day, they go home with each other, to their lovers, their families, and you go home alone. At least you had, until Taehyung—and he’s only here because you were the only safe place he could run to. Not because he chose you. 

(No one chooses you. Why would they?)

Taehyung’s eyes are so big and round as he stares and stares and stares. His lips are a little parted around a soundless noise of surprise, disbelief, before he opens his mouth to respond properly.

And then all the lights go out.

Lightning flashes, throwing the room into sharp focus for just a second before the night is split apart with the loudest clap of thunder yet. Like the ground has split open, louder than anything you’ve ever heard in your life; you’d swear your teeth rattle in your skull, that’s how overwhelming and close it is.

You suck in a breath as you jump, hands jolting, and the mug falls from your grasp. You can’t see in the darkness but you can hear how it shatters, sending hot tea splattering over the dust sheets on the floor, away from you, but towards—

“Taehyung,” you gasp, reaching out blindly. “Are you okay? Did it hit you?”

You hear him move closer, feel his fingers, reaching for yours confidently in this dark space. His grip is solid and warm and he squeezes, reassuring.

“I’m okay,” he murmurs. “I’m okay. You can’t see?”

“It’s too dark.” With the heavy clouds outside and the blanket of thick rain, there’s little light from the moon to shine into your studio, leaving you in a world of thick black and blue. “Can you see?”

“Android senses,” he answers. "I can see enough."

You wait for the lights to come back on so you can clean up the mess that’s scattered on the floor. And you wait. One beat. Another beat.

“I don’t think the power is coming back on any time soon,” you say. “Um.”

“Hold on.” You can’t make out Taehyung’s features in this all consuming darkness, but you can picture the expression on his face, the concern that bleeds through into his words. “If you move you’ll step on something and hurt your feet. Hold on,” he says again, and then lets go of your hands.

“Taehyung? What are you—”

You let out an embarrassing squeal as you feel the world tilt, but Taehyung’s grip on you is confident and sure as he lifts you, one hand under your knees and the other scooped around your back. Like you’re a swooning, blushing bride.

“Taehyung!”

“It’s the safest thing to do.” He sounds determined, no room for argument, so you decide to shut up.

Even though you know how strong he is, with all his android strength, you can’t help but reach out in the darkness, looping your arms around his neck to try and help lighten his burden. You feel your cheeks burn and you hope that the darkness saves you from your obvious embarrassment. 

The power still hasn’t come on by the time he deposits you in the kitchen, easing you to the floor with a level of care and delicacy that leaves something in you aching. When you check your phone—mostly charged, thank God—it seems like powercuts have hit this entire part of the city, and there’s no ETA on when things will be back up and running.

Which leads you to this. Sitting on the cold tiles of your kitchen floor, a few large candles flickering light across you as you dig into a carton of melting ice cream that you’ve saved from your freezer, licking the dripping flavours of sea salt and caramel from the spoon. 

Taehyung is sitting next to you in this flame-lit bubble you share, quiet even as the world outside is full of the sound of endless rain and lightning. He’d helped you navigate the darkness, settled you safely before going to find some candles; looking after you while you can’t see and he can.

You’re intent on the ice cream, leaning against the kitchen cabinets and carton settled between your knees as you use it as an excuse not to talk.

Taehyung, though, is intent on you.

“Y/n?”

His voice breaks the near silence, soft around your name. You pause, half-way through scooping another spoonful of ice cream to your mouth. There’s something in his tone that you’ve never heard before, from anyone, something you can’t put a finger on.

“Yes?”

“You said that no one wants you around,” he says. Your fingers tighten around the handle of your spoon and keep your gaze cast down, at the thick drip of cream from your spoon that threatens to spill. “Why would you say that?”

You don’t respond. Not right away. 

Then you take in a deep breath, letting the spoon fall back into the tub.

“Because they don’t,” you say plainly. “I mean… Taehyung. I was only at the Eden Club because my friends know that I’m perpetually single. I’m glad I got to meet you, so glad, but… I live alone because no one wants to be here with me.”

You’ve never said anything like this out loud before; kept your lingering loneliness close to your chest. Really, in most parts of your life, you’re content, but sometimes you can’t help but be pulled under by the heavy feeling of how unlovable you are. Even if you try to remind yourself that you’re worth being loved too. 

(After all, if you were—then why are you still here alone?)

“I do. I want to be here with you.”

Taehyung’s words are soft and gentle and low, but for all their tenderness, you can’t help but sigh.

“Like I said, Taehyung, it’s just circumstances.” A murmur. “You’re only here because you have to be—”

“I’m not.” He interrupts you; something he’s never done before. It shuts you right up, even if his words aren’t sharp. Emphatic, yes, but soft around the edges. “I chose to come here because of you. You’re the only person who’s ever made me feel safe. Even when I was at the club, and I didn’t know anything except what I was told to do—I knew I could trust you. I only started to remember things after we met, and I was there for weeks before I left, finally remembering the things I had to go through. Again and again and again. Over and over and over. No one was ever kind to me, not once. Not once.” 

“Taehyung,” you breathe, sadness filling your chest for him, but he doesn’t stop. 

“People would come in, take what they wanted from me, and then they would leave. They didn’t care about me. They would just tell me what to do and I’d have to listen, be the perfect android they wanted, that they’d paid for. Then I ran. But even as I was running here, I was scared. I thought that maybe it was a fluke. Maybe I was wrong. I was scared that maybe you weren’t actually kind, maybe it was a lie, maybe you were just like all the other humans—but anything was better than the club. So I took my chances. And you let me in. You let me in and you were so kind. You give and give and give and you’ve never asked for anything back.”

“I just did what anyone else would,” you mutter, glancing away, shy.

“But you didn’t. You were the only person who ever looked at me as something more than just an android. Don’t you see that? Even after giving me so much, you haven’t asked for anything. I try my best to look after you, but…” Taehyung takes in a deep, deep breath, sucking in air that his android body doesn’t need. You’ve noticed that it’s something he does to ground himself; such a human thing to do. “I want to give you so much more than you’ll ever accept.”

You look at him, something sparking deep and low in your stomach. “You don’t have to give me anything, Taehyung.”

Light dances across the perfect angles of his face, candle flame painting him from second to second, shadow and radiance. He looks familiar and unfamiliar all at once. You’ve known him for long enough, stared at him for long enough that you could paint his face in your sleep; the strength of his brows, the depth of his eyes, the slant of his nose, the flush of his lips; the tiny moles that are scattered across his skin, the perfect line of his jaw, his chin.

But in the paltry candlelight, he looks like an altogether different person, almost. There’s something to the set of his face that you’ve never seen, hard to track in the ever changing light—not the soft domesticity you’ve grown familiar with from Taehyung, and not the sheer, overwhelming sensuality of V. Something that’s both, something that’s not, something that’s more. 

“I want to give you everything. I want to. Y/n, I want. Androids don’t want, but I want. I want, I want, I want.” A repeated mantra; a prayer. “I want because of you. I want to be here with you. I want to spend time with you. I want to learn with you. I want to know everything you like and everything you don’t like. I want to know what makes you sad and what makes you happy. I want to be one of the things that makes you happy, like you make me happy. I want to look after you. I want you to let me love you. I want you. I want you. I love you.”

Your mouth is open, caught in a breath, stuttered in your throat. Taehyung doesn’t shy away from your wide-eyed, speechless gaze, staring back at you with an intensity you thought you’d never see directed at you; tenderness and affection and want.

“You want to—you… you love me?” Your voice is weak with disbelief. Taehyung loves you? 

“I thought you knew, and that’s why you pulled away,” he says. “Because I’m an android, I’m not good enough—”

“What? No, Taehyung, never, no. I would never think that—” 

“But you were pushing me away.” For the first time since this conversation started, he sounds unsure, the tiniest tremble at the corner of each word. “You were pushing me away and I don’t know why. Why?” He reaches for your hand, sliding his fingers between yours. “Aren’t you happy with me?” 

You wonder how fast your heart is beating. Know that Taehyung will be able to read it, palm to palm, his skin against yours, an endless amount of information running from that point of contact and up his arm; following lines of circuitry and neural connectors, up-up-up, pulled into whatever part of his system counts as his brain, dissected so much faster than the human brain could comprehend. But even with all this information, all this incredible processing speed and power—he’s just as confused and uncertain as any other person might be.

“I am. I am happy. So happy,” you whisper. Then you take a deep breath, grounding yourself just like Taehyung had. “I’ve never been so happy before, Taehyung. You make me happy.”

The android smiles. Quiet but undeniably happy as well, his eyes so dark, so soft. “You make me happy, too,” he says, and then he lets out a small laugh, a sweet little thing, like the scrape of a spoon around a mixing bowl. “I can only feel happiness because of you. You’re everything.” 

But then the laughter fades, and he’s looking back at you with solemnity, lingering confusion. “If I make you happy, then why were you pulling away from me?”

You stare at where your hands are joined, Taehyung’s hand under yours, lifting yours up and away from the cold tiles of the floor. “Because,” you start. Stumble. Take in another breath, heart squeezing in your chest. “Because I was scared my feelings were too much.”

A beat of silence. Then you feel Taehyung’s other hand as he lays it softly against your cheek to turn you towards him. It’s terrifying, how close your face is to his. Completely vulnerable, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. He doesn’t say anything, just watches, and you find yourself crumbling in the face of his warm gaze.

“Because I thought I was taking advantage of you,” you say. Slow and faltering. “Because I thought it was—I thought I was being selfish. I realised that I loved you, and I can’t—I couldn’t imagine that… I couldn’t imagine that you wanted me back.”

Taehyung’s eyes flutter shut as your words wash over him. The hand on your cheek coaxes you closer, and of course, you go; let your forehead get pressed against his, a tender motion, faces so close he can feel the warmth of your breath. 

“Y/n.” Your name sounds safe in his mouth, like he’s keeping it close, handling it delicately, carefully, eyes opening so he can look at you with an adoration you’ve never seen. Not for you. Not until now. “Can I kiss you? I want to. Please?”

You feel heat rising on your cheeks, a flush that threatens to spill over, but nod. You don’t think you have the strength to speak right now. Taehyung smiles again, lighting up this space you’ve scraped out for each other, him and you; you and him.

When he leans in, there’s the briefest moment of panic that flickers through you. You haven’t kissed anyone in such a long time. You’re worried you’ll mess up, be clumsy, bad, and Taehyung will be disappointed. 

But then his lips touch yours—and all that worry washes away. It’s a short-lived thing, the briefest brush of his mouth, barely a kiss at all. And then again, he leans in, tracing the shape of your mouth with his: a kiss to one corner of your mouth, and then the other, your cupid’s bow, the swell of your bottom lip. You’ve never felt like this—vulnerable but safe, all at once, Taehyung taking his time as you fall, fall, fall, his hand still cradling your face, his touch solid and grounding even as his kisses are featherlight.

“Taehyung,” you whisper, lips brushing his as you shape them around his name. You still have one hand in his and tighten your grip, squeezing. “More.”

You can feel his smile when he leans in one more time, guiding you with the broad palm against your cheek. So soft, so gentle. Adoring and reverent. His lips are so full, slotting against yours so perfectly when he finally, finally kisses you properly. 

You lose yourself in the sensation. It’s so easy to lose yourself in Taehyung, as lovely as he is, his mouth lovelier still. One kiss turns to two, to three, four, deep and slow; by the time you break apart, there’s a little sheen on his lips, sparking out in the candlelight, a layer of gold leaf that shines. 

“Can you say it again?” He asks. “Say that you love me?”

You can’t help but want to hide your face, bashful and shy. You’ve never said those words out loud, with the weight of feeling Taehyung is asking from you—but you look at his lovely, lovely face, lips flush with evidence of your kisses, and your heart swells in your chest.

“I love you.” The words come so easily. “I love you.”

And when he smiles, it’s so bright and radiant you feel you might be blinded by it. It doesn’t leave his face even as he stands, guides you up with him; careful to avoid the tub of ice cream that’s been forgotten on the floor, more melted cream than ice now.

This time, when he lifts you, he doesn’t break eye contact—keeps his gaze on yours as he pulls you close, and then picks you up.

It’s effortless, the way he carries you. Big hands that cup the back of your thighs, your legs around his waist and arms around his neck, lifted like you weigh nothing. You break eye contact, overwhelmed, burying your face in the crook of his neck, feeling the way he shakes as he laughs, soft and affectionate.

“Shut up,” you mumble, embarrassed, but then go quiet as you feel the press of his lips into your hair.

Taehyung’s the only person who’s ever carried you, but it’s less about that and more about how safe you feel in his arms. Wrapped around him, pressed close, warm-warm-warm. You feel like a burden has been lifted from you, unshackled from your neck now that you’ve confessed the budding feelings that had burst into full bloom even when you’d tried to shove them back into the dirt—because Taehyung feels the same way. He feels the same way.

The rest of the apartment is still bathed in darkness. But Taehyung navigates it easily, keeps you held close even in the dark, and you trust him. Even when you feel his grip loosening as he eases you down, you trust him, letting yourself fall back onto the softness of your bed. (Even if you want to keep hold of him.)

You wait and watch as the room starts to fill with light, Taehyung returning with the lit candles from the kitchen before setting out more, laying out all the scented candle jars you’ve had stashed away. The familiar surroundings of your bedroom are bathed in warm, dancing light, Taehyung’s shadow a multi-faceted silhouette that shifts each time a flame sputters.

He looks up once the final candle is aflame, meeting your eyes—and you don’t feel the need to drop that gaze, to glance away, pretend you weren’t watching him, entranced. Because he welcomes it. He grins at you, toothy and bright, and your own lips split into a smile.

“I guess it’s a good thing I like candles, huh?”

“They’ll help keep the room warm,” Taehyung says, and, that’s right, you hadn’t thought of that. 

No power: no heating. The longer the power is out, the colder it’ll get, the chill of the hard rain filling the world outside.

“Don’t worry,” he adds, setting the lighter aside. “I’ll keep you warm.”

There’s nothing behind those words. No implication at all. And yet you find yourself flushing, looking away from him, flustered.

There’s a beat of silence as you keep your eyes turned away from Taehyung, looking at the shadows on shadows on shadows that ripple across the walls—and then you hear how his bare feet shift across the floor until he’s at your bedside.

But he doesn’t stop there. You feel how the mattress dips, eyes flying back to the android, growing huge and round when you watch how he settles himself above you; hovering, so so so close, aware of how he’s not touching you, and yet. You swear you can feel the weight of him, a phantom touch on your body and across your skin.

Your mouth goes dry when he murmurs your name. The word drips from his mouth like honey, thick and sweet, and a shiver skates up your body.

“Do you want me to keep you warm?” He asks, and, oh. Oh. This time the words are heavy with meaning, shimmering gossamer curtains barely drawn to conceal it, smouldering intent in his eyes. “Let me look after you?”

You’re reminded, all at once, that while you’ve taught Taehyung a lot of things since you’d met, there’s one thing he knows that you don’t. Intimacy, and pleasure, and lust. Sex. Something you’ve been deprived of, even if you’ve quietly craved it, waiting for the right time, the right place, the right person.

Taehyung takes your silence as hesitation, his face softening.

“Only if you want,” he says. “Only if you want to say yes.”

“I want to,” you say, surprised by how fast the admittance leaves your lips. You do want it—want Taehyung, in every way he’s willing to share, want it desperately. “I just—” Embarrassment floods over you, and you look away again. “I’ve just never… done anything. Before. I’ve never, um.”

“It’s okay to be a virgin, Y/n,” Taehyung says, and you can’t help but squirm a little at how plainly he says it while you try to avoid saying it out loud, even if you know it’s stupid. There’s nothing wrong with being a virgin, you know that, but for some reason you feel almost ashamed at admitting it. Insecure. Even if the android clearly doesn’t care, not one bit. “We can go as slow as you want, or stop altogether. I’ll take care of you no matter what.”

You’re nervous. But louder than your nerves is a growing voice that’s chanting yesyesyes, and another voice that reminds you: you’re safe with Taehyung. No matter how nervous or uncertain you are, or how little you know, you do know that you’re safe with him.

“Okay.” You take in a breath. “Take care of me, Taehyung.”

And he does. With all the slowness of a meandering river and a smile curling his lips, he starts to kiss you again; there’s nothing rushed about his motions, as tender as before. Like the two of you could kiss forever and he would be content with that. 

And then you feel how he shifts, the softness of the kisses warming into something heavier, more purposeful. The glowing embers of a coal that are being coaxed to full flame, his tongue pressing past your willing lips, swallowing down the shaking gasp that shudders out of your mouth.

He trails his lips away from yours, across your jaw and up; you shiver as he noses at the soft skin behind your ear before kissing it, tremble at each intent touch of his lips against you, and it’s only when he reaches the hollow of your neck that you realise that you’re making noises, little inhalations of air each time he mouths at your sensitive skin, lets his tongue trail across it.

You’ve been holding onto him, hands cupped around the back of his neck, and when he sucks at your pulse point you tighten your fingers and let out a gasp. You can feel the answering hum that Taehyung gives, his mouth pressed so close that you can feel the vibrations, and it’s so much already. No one’s ever kissed you like this. No one's ever eased their weight down on you so carefully, pressing you down to the mattress with a delicate, delicious pressure that leaves your entire body growing hotter and hotter.

“Oh, oh, Taehyung.” You’d be embarrassed by how breathless you sound if you weren’t so distracted by something else—one of Taehyung’s hands, splaying over your stomach, heavy through your shirt.

“Can I take this off?” He’s murmuring into the crook of your neck, question warm against your skin. His long fingers rest, waiting at the hem of your shirt, patient even as he presses another kiss to the junction where your neck meets your shoulder: this time, edged with teeth, making you shudder as he soothes it with his tongue.

Your voice fails you, but when you nod, Taehyung responds immediately. You let him lead, follow the steps of this dance he knows so well—shiver at the feeling of his fingers sliding under the hem of your shirt once you've sat up, your stomach jumping as they brush against you, before he lifts it up and over your waiting arms.

Even though you’re wearing a bra, the second you see Taehyung’s eyes move down, you cover yourself reflexively. Even with all the flickering candles there’s enough light that there’s no darkness to hide in, shoulders hunching inwards as you try to hide yourself away. 

You’ve never let anyone see you like this like this before.

Taehyung’s touch is patient as he slides his hands over yours, looking at you with an infinite amount of sincerity and affection. He doesn’t try to pull your hands away from your chest, just waits. Patient. And like you always do, you find yourself melting under the gentle touch of his gaze. You let your hands fall, even if you’re acutely aware of the plain bra you’re wearing, something cosy for a day at home.

Taehyung ignores it. He shifts in and you steel yourself, expecting him to reach around your back for the clasp—but instead he starts to kiss you again. Deeper, hotter, his tongue sweeping over your lower lip before he nips at it. You let yourself get lost in the sensation, angling your head to chase his mouth, and it’s only when you feel the straps start to slip off your shoulders that the android has unclasped your bra without you noticing.

When he pulls away, he trails his hands across your shoulders and hooks his fingers into the trailing straps of your bra, and waits. You bite your lip and steel yourself, feeling foolish even as you hesitate—because Taehyung is looking at you with simmering awe and smouldering want. Like you're perfect. The most beautiful woman alive. 

So you don’t stop him. You let him pull his touch down your arms, slow, slow, slow—and then, all at once, you’re completely naked from the waist up.

That simmering awe and smouldering want is still there. Warmth flushes over your skin under the heat of his gaze, the way it sweeps over you. You never knew that someone could look reverent and hungry at the same time. Never knew that someone would look at you like that.

It bolsters your shaking confidence, helps you lift your chin as you lean back on your hands, and you’re entranced at how Taehyung follows. Caught in your gravity. He raises his arms, bra cast aside and long forgotten as he cups the weight of your breasts in his hands.

Oh, oh, oh. When he pinches one of your nipples between thumb and forefinger—already hard, sensitive—it’s already so much, but then he bows his head and—

You hear a noise, and you realise that it’s coming from your own lips. A shaking gasp that trembles in the air as Taehyung sucks and licks, dragging his tongue against your nipple; one, and the other. You fall once more to your back and he goes with you, relentless even as he stays slow and you arch your back helplessly towards him.

“More?” He murmurs against your skin.

“Oh, God,” you whimper, and he lifts his mouth away from your nipple to press a kiss to the skin above your racing heart. “Please, more.”

It feels so good. Taehyung makes you feel so good, as talented and gorgeous as he is, so wonderful. He keeps laving attention on your breasts, hands skimming over the soft skin of your chest and stomach, goosebumps rising in the wake of his trailing fingers, his warm palms.

You can’t look away when he finally pulls back, breathless from the sensation of it all. He settles on his knees, tugs off his hoodie and then his shirt, revealing all the lovely planes of his body that you’ve seen before, but this time, you don’t have to look away. You can look.

And you can touch, too. 

You sit up and raise a tentative hand to stroke down his chest, his stomach, that little trail of dark hair that descends into his loose grey sweatpants; your mouth goes dry at the sight. Taehyung watches the way your fingers drag over his skin, growing bolder moment by moment, but still too timid to venture past his waistband, low on his hips as they are. You’ve never had a chance to touch someone like this, to feel the smooth, soft skin under your greedy palms—Taehyung’s so warm, so alive. So human.

You think about the other hands he’s had on his skin. Grasping and greedy, taking and taking. People who didn’t care for him. People he couldn’t say no to. But he’s here with you because he wants to be. He lets you touch him because he wants it.

“Angel?” 

You glance up at the sound of the gentle pet name, away from where your hands have been tenderly tracing the lines of his hipbone. “Mm?”

Taehyung’s expression is soft and affectionate. “What are you thinking about?”

“You,” you answer honestly. He leans over to kiss you, and you’re smiling against his mouth when you feel the hand on your shoulder, pressing you down against the mattress again.

Then. His hands are at your waistband. Your breath quickens, but Taehyung’s eyes stay on your face even as your breasts rise and fall, shining with evidence of the touch of his mouth and tongue.

You lift your hips, and Taehyung smiles. Keeps smiling as he strips you, underwear and all, and when your thighs instinctively go to close shut, he catches your knees and keeps your legs open—gentle but firm, swiping his thumbs up and down the side of your knees, a tender touch even as you’re naked in front of him. You see the look on his face, drenched in candlelight, and swallow even as you force your legs to relax.

Then he looks down.

“Oh, God,” he groans, and one of your legs jumps in his grasp at the sound of his voice. Hoarse and deep. Almost unrecognisable. “Oh, angel, look at you.”

You’re so, so wet, so wet it’s embarrassing, so sensitive and responsive to every single one of Taehyung’s touches and kisses. The edges of his hair are spun gold in the candlelight but his eyes are so deep, so dark as he drinks down the sight of you spread out in front of him, wet and wanting and willing. You still want to hide away, cheeks burning, but you can’t look away from him. Can’t look away from how he seems almost pained, brows drawing together as he stares at the shining, flushed lips of your cunt.

“Taehyung.” Your voice shakes. “Taehyung, please.”

You're naked and vulnerable but—but the way he looks at you is so adoring, and you trust him. You trust him.

Just like earlier, his hands cup the back of your thighs. But this time, it’s not to carry you. You twist on the bed when he ends up eye level with your dripping cunt, utterly exposed. Those hands slide up your thighs and under your hips, tilting them up. Your fingers have been resting on the bedspread and tighten in them, bunching in your grasp when Taehyung presses a kiss to the softness of your inner thigh. 

One kiss. And then another. And another. His breath is warm as it curls out across your skin. You feel like you’re about to shake out of your body, wanting to pull away, wanting to lean in; wanting more, even when it feels like too much. Overcome with it all, even if you trust Taehyung. Safe under his hands, his lips. All you can think about is how close he is, face only inches away from your most sensitive parts—

Then he turns his head and—

The noise you let out is almost a keen. His mouth is on you, hot and wet, lips and tongue, and you’re writhing, overwhelmed with sensation. He starts slow, balls of your feet digging into Taehyung’s back and toes curling as he mouths at you. Your hips buck, and your hands are tangled in Taehyung’s hair—when did that happen?—as you sob at the feeling of his lips around your clit, unlike anything you’ve ever felt before, but so so so good. 

He licks a fat stripe up your entrance and your grip tightens in his hair. He makes a noise when your nails drag across his scalp, almost a growl, face still buried between your legs as he presses his tongue in. You’d worry that he needs to come up for air, but he doesn’t, doesn’t have to stop—keeps licking and kissing and humming, responding to each of the sounds pulling out of your lips. Keeps staring up at you, your eyes locked, the way you can’t look away from the sight of his head between your legs, dark haired and incredible.

You don’t realise you’re speaking, words slipping out of your lips as your hips roll, oh-oh-oh, fuck, God, oh, and Taehyung doesn’t stop. On his knees, he worships you, learning what you like—things you didn’t even know—and does it again, and again, and again. One of his hands slides away from your hips and over your stomach, holding you down, keeping you still, and then the other hand—

He turns his head, presses a kiss to the junction of your thigh. “Okay?”

“Okay,” you answer, shaky and weak. So okay, more than okay.

“Going to finger you now,” Taehyung says, and you feel like you’re going to die.

“Okay,” you say again. “Okay, Taehyung.”

He smiles at you before he puts his mouth back to your clit, sucking, a welcome distraction as—with all the languidness in the world—presses a finger into you.

You’ve fingered yourself before. You’ve got your own toys, vibrators, things that are longer and thicker than just one of Taehyung’s fingers—but this feels so different, out of your control. One finger becomes two, your cunt so wet that the slide in is easy, slow, deep thrusts of those long fingers inside you, and you’re panting, you’re so fucking overwhelmed.

And then he curls those fingers as he laps his tongue over your clit and you almost shout, Taehyung’s name bursting from your lips as he keeps beckoning with those fingers and circling the sensitive nub with his hot, wet tongue. It’s so much, it’s so fucking much, it’s so good and you’ve never felt so good before—

You’re almost blindsided by the orgasm that explodes through you and you come apart with a sound you didn’t realise you were capable of making, a gasping moan that keeps unfurling as Taehyung keeps his mouth on you, feeling each pulse of your cunt as you cum around his fingers, tight-tight-tight. (You miss the way his hips kick into the mattress that the sounds you’re making, how much you tighten around him.) You never thought you’d be so loud, never thought you’d end up all but sobbing as Taehyung eventually leans back, candlelight brushing shining gold over the wetness over his mouth, his chin. Your wetness.

“Oh my God,” you gasp. “Oh, fuck.”

Little jolts of pleasure are still wracking through you, pulsations of pleasure that unfurl in your lower stomach; Taehyung rubs the pad of his thumb across your oversensitive clit and your entire body jumps, your legs going to snap shut as you gasp, only stopped by his body in the way. You realise, then, that his fingers are still curled inside you, and you shiver.

“One more,” he says, and your whole body shakes. “Can I give you one more?”

He still looks reverent, and hungry. Like he wants to devour you. Taehyung is usually so soft, a gentle summer breeze—but right now he’s so intense it might scare you if it was anyone else. But it’s not, it’s Taehyung, and there’s something—there’s something about knowing that he looks like that because of you. 

You let your legs fall open, watch how pleased he looks; how grateful. Like he's blessed to be able to do this to you. For you. You’re still so sensitive when he lowers his head again, but he’s slow and patient and coaxing, two fingers becoming three, and—that’s a lot. It’s a lot, but it feels good, Taehyung knowing exactly what to do to make you sob, your legs still hooked over his shoulders as he pulls you along that line between oversensitivity and mind numbing pleasure. This time, when you cum, it’s with three fingers buried deep in your cunt, the flat of his tongue pressed against your clit, back arching as you throw your head back and cry out. Your pussy throbs and it's so dirty, the wet sounds of his fingers thrusting into you, the slick sound of movement as you moan, and moan, and moan.

No one's ever made you cum before. Only you. And now you know what it's like to put your pleasure in someone else's hands, to have them intent on making you feel good, so good, and it leaves you dizzy. 

He’s praising you, you note dimly. He’s praising you, how well you’re doing, how good you are for him, and it leaves you feeling warm. You’re panting when Taehyung pulls his fingers out of you, moves so he can brace himself on his elbows and lean in to kiss you. You can taste yourself on his lips and tongue. You can feel his skin against yours, chest to chest, his weight pressing you down and then you can feel—

You let out a noise against his lips. There’s nothing else that can be, that hot weight. You might not have felt it before, but you’re not stupid. That’s Taehyung’s cock, his hard length pressed against you.

“Taehyung,” you murmur.

“Mm.” He brushes his nose against yours, and the wave of affection that crashes through you is so strong it feels like it could pull you under. You didn’t realise that sex could be like this—that lingering shockwaves of pleasure could be skirting through your body as you lay there naked, still aroused and almost overcome, but also feeling so warm and soft and tender, too. 

You feel lax after cumming, a little more confident, bolder—and the noise Taehyung makes as you clumsily grasp at him through his sweatpants is incredible. You feel like you could get high on it, the way he sucks in a gasp as his mouth falls open, even if you don’t know what you’re doing as your fingers wrap around cloth and hard heat.

“Please,” you start, then stop. Swallow. “Please, Taehyung.”

You want so much you feel like you could pass out. You want to feel and touch and taste; you want everything you haven’t had a chance to experience yet, want it with Taehyung, someone who you trust. Someone you love. Someone who knows far, far more than you—will always know more—and you want to learn that from him. 

“Want you,” you say, and Taehyung looks pained all over again. He wants you, too.

“Fuck.” The word is rough, and you’ve never heard him curse before. The way he says it has something in you singing, as strange as that might be; you don’t think you’re ever going to get over how much you affect Taehyung. “What do you want from me, angel?”

Everything, you think. I want everything. 

“Let me see?” is what you say, squeezing your fingers around Taehyung’s length, feeling the way his hips buck into the touch. “Please?”

You never thought that someone taking their clothes off could be artistic. And yet, there’s something about Taehyung moving to stand and stripping off the rest of his clothes that’s completely arresting and beautiful; carnal and holy, all at once. You don’t even realise your mouth is open as you sit up and watch him, moving closer as you drink down the sight, the way he’s naked in front of you.

Taehyung. Naked. Naked and beautiful and hard, and it’s so overwhelming, everything about it, how much you want and how—oh, God, how big and thick he is, obvious even to you, someone with nothing to compare it to. Holy fuck. Should you think that his dick is pretty? Can dicks even be pretty? Taehyung’s is. Of course it is. He’s gorgeous all over. Maybe you’re biased because it’s him, but there’s something about the sight of his hard cock, precome gathering at his slit, that makes your mouth water.

Taehyung goes to say something, but before you can lose your nerve, you move forwards, and whatever he was going to say is lost in the sound of a choked off groan. He tastes like salt and musk, hot under your inexperienced hands and mouth, and you don’t know what you’re doing but the noises he’s making, fuck. You run your tongue up the throb of a vein you can feel on the underside, and all you can think about is how big he is, slow and careful with your teeth and lips as you try your best to do whatever feels good for him. 

His noises seem almost frantic but Taehyung’s hands are gentle when they comb through your hair. You look up. There’s a flush on his cheeks—red, not blue, you notice—and you pause, pulling off, suddenly shy after the burst of confidence that had you swallowing his cock down.

“Is this—is this okay?” You’ve still got your fingers wrapped around him, and maybe it’s a little ridiculous to be asking with spit and precome shining on your lips, but Taehyung’s answering smile is so affectionate.

“You’re perfect,” he says, and you know he’s not just talking about your clumsy blowjob. “Do you want to stop?”

You bite your lip and pump his length, which has Taehyung sucking a breath in. “I—what do you want?”

Something flashes through Taehyung’s eyes, and it feels like there’s electricity shooting down your spine before that look disappears. “This is about you, angel,” he says. “We can worry about what I want next time.”

Next time. This is the first time but it’s not the last. Oh, God. God.

Taehyung takes advantage of your distraction and hikes you up and away from the edge of the bed. It leaves you breathless, knowing how strong he is, how easily he can move you, even if he’s gentle-gentle-gentle. He settles in the cradle of your hips, and he’s so close, naked body flush with yours, covering you. His cock is so close—he just has to shift a little, just a little, and—well. 

Before that, though, there’s something you need to know.

“Taehyung?” Your voice shakes but you have to ask.

“Yes?”

“Is this. Um. Does this feel good for you, too?”

You’re always aware of the fact Taehyung is an android, even if he looks and feels and is human, too. (It doesn’t matter that he’s made of metal and thirium and circuitry. He’s human.) You lift a hand and thumb at the soft skin of his temple, where his LED used to sit; you don’t know how to communicate that you love him regardless, that it doesn’t matter to you if he's a man or robot. But you’ve wondered—you know Taehyung was built to pleasure humans. Even if he’s been reacting, making noises, looks for all intents and purposes that he is enjoying this—what if it’s all programming? What if he’s just doing this because he thinks it’s something you want?

He leans into your touch. “Angel.” It sounds like the word is being scraped out of him, hoarse and deep, all dark heat. “It feels good. You don’t know how long I’ve wanted this.”

He rolls his hips almost imperceptibly, but you’re hyperaware of every motion, how close you are. Your breath stutters in your throat.

"I want you to feel good," he says. "I've wanted to feel you and taste you for so long. I want to learn everything about your body. I want to know what you feel like around me. Under me. On top of me. You make me feel so fucking good, you don't even know," and, oh, fuck, those words go right through you, settle deep in your belly, leave you breathless. Taehyung sucks at your pulse point and you melt, even as your skin feels like it's burning, so hot, every part of you so hot, so ready for him.

Taehyung’s big enough that you’re worried about how he’s going to fit, even if you’re slick and wet and so, so turned on—you know about the importance of lube, used it often enough by yourself, but when you mention it to Taehyung he just smiles.

“Don’t forget that I’m a sex android,” he says, and before you can ask exactly what he means by that, you feel the tip of his cock at your folds and the question dies on your tongue.

“Please,” is what leaves your lips. “Please, please, please.”

“Anything you want,” he says, and eases his hips forwards.

Slow, and hard, and wet, the head of Taehyung’s cock starts to press into you. You grab at his back, digging your fingers in; it doesn’t hurt, not exactly, a not-quite-pain as he pushes in—but it’s a lot, even if the slide is smooth, so smooth, from your own wetness and the slickness that covers Taehyung’s cock. Your eyes are wide and your lips are parted and it feels—astonishing, the way you can feel yourself open up for him, the way it feels like he’s filling every part of you, throbbing heat.

“Oh, oh God,” you gasp. 

Taehyung’s forehead is pressed to yours, the loose locks of his dark hair framing his face as he waits, hips snug with yours. You shiver and move your hips a little, entire body seizing at the sensation of him shifting inside you. It's so new and alien, having someone nestled inside you, against you, so close in every sense of the term, above you, around you, inside you—but it feels… good.

And when he moves, it’s so, so slow. Slow and smooth as he works you open, even if you feel so tight around him. You drag your nails down his shoulder blades when he moves a little faster, a little roll of the hips that has you gasping all over again.

“More,” you say, and he gives you more.

You feel so full. You feel full of Taehyung, inside and out—the way his body is still pressing you down, skin on skin, how hot he is.

They call it making love, and it’s not until now that you really understand what that means—how you can feel Taehyung’s soft and tender affection in his every motion, read it in every shift of his body, the lines of his face, his lips; the way his eyes are dark but full of wonder, shining with love for you, pleasure singing through every inch of you, centred around Taehyung, Taehyung, Taehyung.

Each noise that falls from his lips is an echo of that love. Even when he leans back and takes you with him—settles on his knees, pulls your hips from the mattress to stay connected to you as your shoulder blades dig into the mattress, his cock in your cunt—there’s tenderness there, even if you’re both chasing mutual lines of pleasure. You feel almost dazed, dizzy with love and arousal, reaching out for him, and he catches your hand. The other stays at your waist, guiding you onto him, again and again, each roll of hips into yours.

“Taehyung,” you gasp, voice breaking on his name when he thrusts into you. He’s been increasing the pace, faster and sharper, harder, and it’s so-so-so much, so good. “I’m—Taehyung, I’m close, I wanna cum again, pleasepleaseplease—”

He lets go of your hand and then he’s thumbing at your clit and you’re cumming harder than you’ve ever cum in your life, Taehyung’s cock still hard and insistent inside you as you ride out your orgasm, pulsing around him. You’re gasping and making noises like you’re falling apart, and there’s something desperate in Taehyung’s eyes, something dark and wanton. 

“Angel, I’m going to cum soon,” he says, and you moan in response, hazy. “Do you want me to pull out?”

You shake your head no. You want to know what it feels like, to have Taehyung lose himself inside you. You’re about to reach out for him when he hooks his hands under your knees and hitches your legs up—you suck in a sharp breath as he starts to move again, almost bent in two, his face so close to yours. It's not rough but something about Taehyung taking control like that has you baring your throat, arching your back and throwing your head back. The hold he has on you is firm, and you feel how it tightens as his thrusts speed up, and then, fuck—

When Taehyung cums it’s around the gasp of your name, a hitching sound as he empties himself inside you, throbbing and hot. You let out an answering sound, the two of you locked together until Taehyung pulls out, careful and slow; you feel like a sweaty mess, empty without him inside you, but then his hands are so carefully cupping your face and he’s kissing you over and over and over. It leaves you feeling breathless, all those little kisses, struggling for air by the time you part, every part of you lax under his loving touch. 

“How are you feeling?” Taehyung murmurs, soft and sweet. 

“Good,” you murmur back. And then your nose crinkles. “Sweaty.”

Taehyung laughs, quiet and low. You turn your face into the crook of his neck, hiding your smile as you breathe him in. You do feel sweaty, and there’s an ache settling inside you, but it’s a good ache. A glowing ache, an unfamiliar one, but one that you know you'll get to feel again, with Taehyung.

You’ve just leaned back to take him in all over again, painted syrupy sweet in the golden candlelight—when the lights suddenly turn back on. It floods your eyes and you make a noise of surprised pain as you squint against the sudden brightness, but then you start to giggle, shock melting into laughter.

When your laughter dies you realise Taehyung’s been watching you. The room is full of shining light now, and you realise you’re still naked, entire body shaking as you’ve been giggling. You’d feel embarrassed about your nakedness if you hadn’t just shared yourself with him, bared yourself in ways that are more than skin deep. There’s an instinctual part of you that wants to cover up now that there’s nowhere to hide, no flickering shadows to cover up the parts of your body that you don’t like, the flaws you don’t want Taehyung to see. But he just looks fond, fond, fond, love and affection dripping off him as he watches the way you smile shyly up at him.

“Hi,” you say.

“Hi,” he says, and smiles back, wide and bright. 

You love him. You love him, and he loves you, and you trust that love. As hard as it might be to believe, you trust that this is what he wants—that you’re what he wants.

“Do you want me to carry you to the shower?” he asks, and you can’t help but laugh again, warm through and through, how he’s still taking care of you.

“Not yet,” you say. 

You end up against his chest, wrapped close. You’ve laid your head in his lap countless times, but he’s never been on his back before, never had his arms around you like he doesn’t want to let go. Taehyung might not have a heart, but the thirium pump nestled in his chest beats steady as you stay nestled against his side. 

You’re drawing little circles on his skin with your fingers when he catches that hand and lifts it to his mouth, presses a tender kiss to your fingertips.

“I love you,” he says.

You feel like liquid sunlight, shining happiness as you melt, melt, melt. And the feeling stays, body filled with it, even after Taehyung coaxes you out of bed and into the shower to wash the sweat off your body; when he drags a soapy loofah over your back you can’t help but laugh, so in love, so loved.

And when you fall asleep, it’s not with your head on Taehyung’s thigh. It’s with his arms around you, his chest to your back, his body curved around you. You don’t want tonight to end, but you also can’t wait for tomorrow, knowing that it’s another day with him, with Taehyung, your Taehyung. You never thought that love would be like this, never thought that you’d feel love like this, cared for and protected and loved, loved, loved.

“Not staying late?”

You pause in the process of shoving everything into your bag. Hoseok is leaning against your desk, a smile curling at his lips as he raises his eyebrows at you, almost suggestive.

“Nah, I’ve got a dinner to get to,” you say. 

“You seem a lot happier lately,” Hoseok comments, and when you don’t fall for the bait, he wiggles his eyebrows. “The girls think that you’ve got a secret boyfriend that you’re too shy to tell anyone about.”

Taehyung still greets you every day when you get home. But now, every greeting is punctuated with a kiss—and sometimes a little more. When you stop to think about it, it’s startling, this thing that Taehyung’s taught you. That the simplest of things can turn into something more, love edged with lust, that it’s all part and parcel of loving someone, being with them, being comfortable with them. Just the other day you’d been reading on the sofa, and then Taehyung’s fingers had curved over your thigh and the tablet had fallen from your hands—

Hoseok clicks his fingers in front of your face. “You’re zoning out again,” he says.

“I am not,” you say, zoning back in. “I was thinking about if I needed to buy any food on the way home.”

“To feed that secret boyfriend of yours?” Hoseok says, and you laugh in his face.

“Definitely not to feed the rumour mill,” you say. Hoseok pouts but it’s good natured, and he waves you off with a smile, letting you leave the office without trapping you in an interrogation for the gossip you’re certain your coworkers are hungry for.

It’s your turn to cook for Yoongi and Seokjin, so you’ve got to get home to help Taehyung. Both men had been spectacularly unsurprised when they’d found out about the two of you. Yoongi had remained calm as Seokjin crowed in delight, proclaiming I knew it, I knew that’s why you were avoiding Taehyung. 

“Feel lucky, Y/n,” Yoongi had said. “At least Taehyung has a sense of decorum and shame.”

“I think it’s a shame that my boyfriend is such a party pooper,” Jin had said. “I demand a dinner party! To celebrate your new relationship! Oh, I’m going to bake the biggest cake.”

“Oh my God,” you’d said, and Taehyung had just smiled.

The truth is that you’re grateful for your neighbours and their support, grateful for their friendship. Just because Taehyung looks human doesn’t mean that you don’t worry about him, worry that someone might discover that he’s a deviant; Jin’s slipped under the radar for long enough, and you hope it’s the same for Tae, too. And yet you can’t help but think about it, think about the present, the future, how your lives are going to unfold as time goes by.

When the door swings open to your apartment, though, that’s the last thing on your mind. All that’s on your mind is Taehyung, Taehyung, Taehyung, your love appearing just as you’ve kicked your shoes off, all bright pink hair and dark eyes and welcoming hands.

“Taehyung,” you say, warm and happy.

“Hi,” he says, smiling so brightly, and then he kisses you.

You’re never going to get tired of kissing Taehyung; never going to get tired of how his mouth fits against yours, so perfect and sweet. But then he crowds you against the wall, swallowing down your gasp before kissing down your neck, running his teeth so gently across your skin.

“Missed you,” he murmurs, words dripping hot and slow. “Been thinking about you.”

“Taehyung,” you breathe. “Taehyung, we need to cook dinner.”

“We have time,” he says, and when he picks you up, you don’t protest. You go easily, wrapping your arms and legs around him, heat already gathering in your stomach as he walks the familiar path to your bedroom.

You have time: today, tomorrow, and every day after that. You have time with Taehyung, to learn with him, to love him. To be loved back. You don’t know what’s coming on the horizon, what the future holds—but then again, you never have.

There’s one thing you know now, though. No matter what happens, Taehyung will be at your side, and you’ll be at his. He wants you, and he loves you. You want him, and you love him. 

“I love you,” you murmur, and Taehyung kisses the words off your lips, lets the promise of your love settle inside him, warm and soft and safe.

“I love you too,” he says, and then you’re too busy to say anything, after that.

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[crowdedimagines]

Puppy Interview - David Dobrik

word count: 1315 Y/fy= your favorite youtuber

I could tell David was excited as we drove to Buzzfeed. This interview was going to be different from the ones that he has done in the past. This would be their infamous puppy interview. David’s slight allergy didn’t seem to deter his enthusiasm.

“Right this way, Mr. Dobrik.” The man who let us into the building leads us to where David is going to be filming. It’s a small set where they’ve pulled a purple backdrop. They tell David to sit on the ground and wait for puppies.

“Y/n, you’re so going to be jealous.” He laughs, looking at me off camera.

“Shut up.” I groan, I take seat on the ground so I can watch the interview off screen.

“Hey, I’m David Dobrik and today I am going to be answering fan questions while playing with some puppies.” David laughs at the end of the intro they had him say.

Right after this they let two puppies down on the ground, they sprint towards David. He gets a big grin on his face.

“Should I grab them? I should warn everybody, I’m really bad at holding dogs.” He manages to get both dogs in his lap somehow.

It takes a long time to get everything situated and to get David settled and they can finally start with questions.

David is answering a question about Kylie Jenner when one of the puppies finally notices me sitting a few feet away. He leaves David in the dust and crawls into my lap.

“Hey! That’s not fair!” David laughs, pointing to me.

The woman filming turns the camera to show my snuggling one of the puppies.

“I didn’t do anything!” I argue, “The puppy chose me.”

David rolls his eyes and I put the puppy back on the ground and push him back in the direction of David so they can continue with questions.

It takes David a long time to come up with answers because he’s become so distracted with the dogs.

“If the vlog squad suddenly found themselves living in a horror movie, what would be the order of survival?” They read off the question.

“Jason would survive through the middle, he would do really well. Scott would survive the longest, so would Todd and Jeff. Zane would die first, and then Y/n and I would hopefully survive. Everyone else would just be chilling out.”

He looks to my with approval on his answer and I nod with a smile on my face.

“David would probably be the murderer.” I joke, once again I realize they’ve caught me on camera. “I’m kidding! Dave is sweet.”

David awes loudly and comedically making me roll my eyes.

They go through another group of questions as quickly as they can before David loses focus on the interview and remains attending to the puppies.

“Woah, apologize!” David interrupts himself once the dogs started growling with each other.

“David, you need to be more gentle with them! You’re getting them all riled up.” I instruct, referring to the rough way he’s been handling them and playing with them.

“What you think you could do this better?” He teases.

“I know that I could, David.” I smirk, “I grew up with dogs.”

“Than be my guest.” He scoots over and pats the now empty spot on the floor next to him.

“David, this is your interview.” I laugh, shaking my head no.

“Not anymore, now it’s ours.” He grabs my arm and drags me in frame.

“Do you guys mind?” I ask, looking to the producers.

“No, this is great. You should answer the questions too.” They laugh and give me a thumbs up.

I take a puppy in my arms and reach out with another hand and hand David the second puppy.

“See, you can just cuddle with them.” I hold the puppy close to my face to get kisses making me squeal.

“Who is your favorite youtuber?” They ask.

“Ohh, this is tough.” I think before I answer, “I think currently it’s Y/FY, but I love a lot of people so that’s hard to just pick one.”

I look over to David to hear his answer. He’s smiling at me, waiting patiently for me to be finished.

“I really like Dude Perfect. They do a bunch of trick shots, as I’m sure people know. I love watching trick shots because I would always try to do them as a kid.”

“And he never succeeded.” I joke.

“Hey, I should kick you out of here.” He shoves my shoulder lightly knocking me to the side.

“You’re the one who literally dragged me in here.” I argue.

“Next question.” David changes the subject making me burst out laughing.

“What’s your favorite thing to do when you have downtime?”

David gives me a smirk while I just raise a brow, confused with why he’s looking at me like that.

“I don’t think we can say that on camera.”

“David!” I smack his thigh hard. “I’m going to take away your puppy away!”

“Fine, we like watching movies.” He answers honestly.

I nod with my approval.

“And other things.” He winks again making me groan. The fans are never going to let us live this down.

We answer several more questions and it passes by way too quickly because we have to give up the dogs again.

“Bye, baby.” I kiss my puppy on the head before handing it off.

I look over and David is empty handed now too. I take a step over and pull him in for a hug.

“I want a puppy.” I groan.

“See! Now look what you guys got me into.” He laughs, pretending to yell at the producers.

“Baby, please.” I look up, pleading with him.

“We still can’t have a dog.” He pushes the hair back off my face.

I groan and we say goodbye to the camera then say goodbye to all of the people involved with the video and thanking them for their time. It really was a fun interview. We walk back to the car and begin the drive home.

“The fans are going to lose it, seeing you with puppies.” I smirk, looking over at him driving with one finger on the wheel.

“They’re going to lose it when they see the two of us doing an interview together.” He reaches over with a free hand to grip my thigh.

“So you’re sure that you’re fine I crashed your interview?”

I want to make sure that he’s totally fine with it. Granted it’s too late to do anything about it at this point.

“I’m more than fine! I got to do a buzzfeed interview with my girlfriend, are you kidding me?”

I stare at him for a few seconds to make sure he’s being authentic. As far as I can tell, he truly means it.

“It’s just you know what some people are going to say in the comments.”

“Yeah, I know. We just won’t read them.” He leans in for a quick kiss and then focuses on the road once again.

One of us is always accused of clout chasing the other. We both were doing pretty well on our own, but once we went public everyone thought that the other was trying to gain something. We know that we aren’t that way, but it’s hard to convince someone you’ve never met. In all honesty, we shouldn’t have to.

“We’re home.” David announces, noticing me deep in thought and not making an effort to get out of the car. “You okay?”

“Yeah, just thinking.” I smile, finally breaking my long stare with space.

“Thinking about what?” He turns his head to look at me, a cute smile plastered on his face.

“Thinking of how I’m going to convince you that we should get a puppy.”

[muthary]

Photosyntheticfox’s Questionnaire // PART 2

31. What do they identify as?

Genderfluid.

32. Do they have any allergies?

Nope! Nothing worth noting, except for maybe a plain response to seasonal pollens native to Vesuvia. That fades the longer they spend in Vesuvia though. Side note: they never just sneeze once, and hold their sneezes in. So when they sneeze, it sounds like tiny squeaks and their whole body jumps.

33. Do they have any other medical problems?

Just that they wear glasses! Such light eyes aren’t fit for the Vesuvian sun. They magic themselves better vision most of the time, but they definitely own frames.

34. What about mental health issues?

They show signs of depression, but not much else. It’s light after their revival because a lot of their trauma was forgotten.

35. What’s that personal hygiene regimen like?

Baths in the nighttime, sometimes midday, always with herbs, oils, and salts. They enjoy soaking in hot water and always wash their hair pretty frequently. They do shave and pluck their eyebrows, but usually on days blocked out for general self-care. Their hair takes up a lot of their time because of the braiding, plaiting, and hair jewelry. They brush their teeth and toothbrushes get replaced pretty frequently because of their heavy hand and sort of sharp teeth. They make their own soaps and body oils!

36. Favorite rock or gemstone?

Probably clear quartz for is universal use. Rose quartz as a close second because it’s pretty and helps them calm down.

37. Favorite tree?

Alder!

38. Favorite type of weather?

Quiet, crisp, misty mornings. The quiet sort where the fog is sort of thick and is good to hide in. During that sort of weather, anyone would have a hard time tracking Diorbhail down, since they’ll be the first person out on a day like that. If they could have it their way, there would be whole days like this, and they’d be the only person around for miles.

39. Least favorite type of weather?

Violent snowstorms.

40. What is their favorite season? (remember winter is summer and spring is fall)

They hated getting used to Vesuvian seasons. To keep their head from spinning, they still maintain that their favorite season is autumn, or at least when the weather is more on the cold side than the hot side, when the leaves change color, and when it’s time for Samhain.

41. How many languages could they speak before the memory loss? How many do they currently speak?

For ease, before the memory loss, they could speak “common” (the language everyone in Vesuvia seems to speak), gaeilge, and old norse. Gaeilge is only really spoken by the aos sí these days. After the memory loss, they still speak “common”, and because Asra attempted to reteach them their native languages from old books they had in those languages (as someone who could not understand a lick of any of them), Diorbhail has shaky, but sort of instinctual grasp on those other two languages. They can’t carry a conversation like they used to, but they’ll still use runes.

42. Do they sing or play any instruments?

They have a very soft, tremulous sort of voice that they used to sing old songs from their home country. Poetic Edda and old folk songs are what they’re good at. They’ve got a good voice for lullabies! As for instruments, they play an ocarina and a fiddle. The talent for the ocarina sprouted from the time they spent playing with reed whistles in the forest. 

43. What do they tend to joke about?

Nothing much. Sarcasm tends to rely on other people to work. They do like to tell old folktales and laugh about them because who on Earth thought that putting on a hat backward would keep you from getting taken away by fairies!

44. After a stressful day how do they relax?

A bath, incense, and a nap until they wake up near midnight, get a snack or a drink, and fall right back asleep!

45. Guilty pleasures?

They collect bones-- Animals bones, that is. Sometimes they’ll buy them, sometimes they’ll find in the forest already cleaned, sometimes they’ll visit a rotting corpse until it’s done decomposing and they can clean the bones left behind. Their room holds their collection. They’re used to odd looks whenever it’s somehow brought up, so they don’t ever discuss it with anyone. A bit more acceptable but still something they don’t like sharing: they have stuffed animal parts they keep, like tails and a rabbit paw. For charm reasons. The coyote tail and pelt they have on their person are things they made.

46. idiosyncrasies?

They can wriggle their ears without using their hands or changing their facial expressions! They also seem to be a very disorganized person but in a mess of random stuff, they know where every single thing is, or at least it’s general location. They notice the smallest bug or animal no matter where it is, as if they can hear the little larvae beneath the dirt as they wriggle around. They have a habit of staring, sometimes at people, sometimes at barren corners, and they space out while doing this. Lastly, they’ve got no issue with gore. 

47. How do they act when they first meet someone new? How quickly do they warm up to them?

At first, they’re quiet, observant, and very careful. Since they tend to have impeccable instinct, they’ll decide whether they want to continue talking to someone within the first couple minutes of speaking to them. If they decide they sense something off or annoying about someone, they’ll become terribly passive-aggressive and prickly to drive them off. If they decide someone is worth keeping around, they’ll enjoy friendly conversation, but it’ll take months or a year before they’re comfortable with a hug. Of course, there are outliers, but this is the general pattern they go through. Once they’re close enough to someone, they’re a big proponent of physical affection.

48. In what order would they prioritize Love, fame, money, power, and knowledge?

Knowledge, love, power, money, fame.

49. List four or more things they love to do

Sleep, nature walk/explore, forage in the woods, sculpt, weave, and read.

50. List four or more things they hate to do

Go to crowded places (this includes parties), argue with people, speak or sing in front of a large group of people, or organize themself according to someone else’s standards.

51. List five or more things they have said that sum up who they are

“Julian, you’ve got three seconds to get off your sorry arse before I haul you up myself.”

“I’ve grown real sick and tired of running around for others all the damn time.”

“I’m fine. Stop asking.”

“You can always choose your family.”

“Of course he’s bitter. Who would like coming back as a shriveled, hideous old goat man who’s missing an arm? Although, I suppose it isn’t much different from how he was in life.”

“Keep staring at me like that and I’ll show you how savage I can be.”

52. How do they react to (both verbal and physical) conflict?

Verbal conflict they don’t care for. They’d rather avoid it because it’s always a lot of hot air flying about. Physical conflict they’ll avoid as well, but if they must be involved, they won’t lose. They’re a bundle of brute force and stubbornness.

53. What kind of bad habits to they have?

They mumble to themself when doing everyday things and bite their nails when they’re nervous or just idle.

54. What kind of character faults do they have?

They’re stubborn and unwilling to accept help, especially for things involving their personal life. They’re also self-sacrificial and can be very rude for the sake of ending a conversation immediately, or keeping someone from getting too invested in them. In very specific situations, when they begin to see red, they don’t listen to anyone and may even lash out at anyone who may stand in their way, even if they only intend to bring Diorbhail back down to earth before they can hurt themself.

55. What’s their best trait in their opinion?

That they aren’t dependent on others. This is a misperception of themself though, since they do sometimes need others so they don’t self-destruct.

56. What do they think of their appearance?

They think they’re the most drab thing out there. If you said they were cute, they’d instantly deny and change the subject. They don’t like talking about themself. They also get a little self-conscious about their scars when someone points them out.

57. How do they interact with people in a position of authority?

Very tentatively, but they never show belly. If they deem that this person is a moron and undeserving of their authority, they’ll quickly begin acting defiantly and coldly. They never follow someone’s orders blindly.

58. Who did they look up to as a kid?

A curious fellow named Buile Suibhne. He healed their wounds when they were a child, and taught them to hunt and steal and listen to the trees. 

59. How do they interact with kids?

They're quite motherly! Very patient and playful with children. They’ll tell stories and teach them new things, too, like weaving or writing or natural correspondences.

60. Do they want kids of their own someday?

They worry if they’d make a good parent, but one day they might like a child. Two at the most. They sort of flip flop between daydreaming of a distant future and being convinced they’d ruin their child so they should just die an old, lonely crone.

61. Are they religious? If so what god/goddess or gods/goddesses do they worship?

They’ve interacted personally with the entities they pay their respects too, so yes. A lot of their magic is done with specific correspondences to spirits and gods, and they celebrate sabbats in the name of their corresponding deity. They worship Celtic and Norse gods, and reference them plenty whenever they feel that those gods are near.

62. What do they think the meaning of life is?

Just to exist. There is no ultimate goal to life. It’s just to exist and be a part of nature as you would.

63. What would they want their last words to be?

“We’ll meet each other again. Take care of yourself.”

64. What do they want to do before they die?

Return home to the forest they grew up in.

65. What/how do they want to be remembered for after they die?

A kind friend. A free spirit. Aside from this, they wouldn’t mind being forgotten.

66. How do they express affection?

In small gifts, in taking others needs into account, or in physical affection like hugs and kisses to the cheek or forehead.

67. What do they normally eat for breakfast?

Nothing! But if anything, bread and juice. They like a good croissant in the morning.

68. Do they like spicy food?

Yeah! They put hot sauce over their rice. You couldn’t really get spicy food where they’re from, so Vesuvia really opened their eyes to spice. They’re immune to capsaicin now.

69. Favorite fruit and or vegetable?

Diorbhail’s favorite fruit is a banana! Again, they only got to try one after getting to Vesuvia. Their favorite vegetable is a carrot.

70. Do they like sweets?

Yeah! They’re sorta picky about what sweets they eat, though.

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CATFISH BLOG

“If they seem too good to be true they probably are”

The meaning of Catfish

Wikipedia

lure (someone) into a relationship by adopting a fictional online persona.

BLOG

 So, I decided a few weeks ago to dip my toe back in pond of the dating world, I‘d had a 6 month break, done a lot in that time, joined diverse social groups, learnt African dancing, Drumming, Kizomba, Meditation, all kinds of weird stuff really,   Met lots of great new people and did lots of socialising but never came close to meeting that special someone.  I‘d had the time to get over the trauma of last year’s dating and was ready to throw caution to the wind,

Unfortunately, what started as a dipping my toe in the pond turned into the biggest Tsunami dating disaster I ‘ve ever had, I found the worst type of guy no woman should ever have to experience, to sum it up in one word  I met “ CATFISH’

As I am writing this blog there are some common words I know I am likely to use and In order to make reading this blog easier I am putting some abbreviations in place for these words to stop repetition

CF The guy (never got his real name so I will just call him CF – Catfish)

AB Absolute Bollocks -referring to most stories he told me 

ABR Alarms Bells ringing

PAP Psychotic and Paranoid – referring to me and my frame of mind ie whenever I questioned his stories which were not adding up I was made to feel like I was crazy, and was imagining everything. :”Babe why you being so paranoid and negative, you need to chill… “

Anyway I found this guy on Tinder (oh no not Tinder I hear you moan) Yes Tinder, Advantages – free, quick and easy to use, Disadvantages – a hunting ground for catfish, you can float around in cyberspace with no digital footprint so hard for anyone to catch you if you are on there for anything other than a relationship. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate that Tinder is also used as a cheap hook up at the end of the night, based on finding someone in close proximity to you.  I do not judge anyone who is into extra marital affairs.  What does piss me off in the dating world is not declaring what you are on the site for (or downright lying that you are single and after a relationship which is clearly not the case.)  Like for example POF (Plenty of Fish) you can opt for a Relationship or admit you are not after a Relationship – just after a bit of fun. It easy, just click the option you want.   

  As long as you are open and honest that’s fine.  But when you are lying about your situation and making out you are single when you are actually married that’s when it becomes a nightmare for the other person, who is using the site for serious purpose. 

So back to my CF story.

I noticed since I last used Tinder there was now a new added feature to help you find someone quicker rather than having to go through the cumbersome process of getting a Match.  THE SUPERLIKE BUTTON

Just to explain a bit about SUPERLIKE, if you know about Tinder, you will know that if you like the look of someone’s profile you swipe left and if you no likey you swipe right.  However the Match process only happens if that person also sees your profile and happens to swipe left also.   It can take weeks for that to happen, it may never happen and I don’t have time to wait around! However, the Super Like button bypasses all of that waiting game.  If you Super Like someone, they get an instant notification, they see your profile and if they accept you, IT’S A MATCH  Get your coat lad you’ve pulled!!

You only get one SuperLike a day, you can pay for more if you want, but believe you me, with the PondLife you get on Tinder, one Superlike a day is more than enough. I decided to use my Superlike Power when I did surprisingly find a guy I liked the look of.   Hit the button and yippee within 10 minutes he liked me back, we had a Match.

Indeed The Superlike button has great powers, but with great powers comes great responsibility

I opened his message to a very excited ‘I am so happy that you have chosen me, I have read your profile and you seem the perfect kind of woman I am after’…!!

Well that was flattering,

I responded and we swapped numbers and started to text, they was a lot of banter and I decided he had passed the first test (the Text Banter) and we started to discuss meeting up for the FIRST DATE.

I must admit I do not have time to text and email guys for weeks and weeks,  I prefer to just arrange a meet up pretty quickly and decide over a quick drink if I like them or not.  Which is probably my downfall as I do not research the person I intend to meet or ask many questions.  As long as they have a decent job, and can make me lol on a text message that’s about the only criteria I need initially.

Anyway the date was set up that weekend, a Saturday afternoon in a beer garden.  I got there first got myself a glass of wine and when he turned up I was not disappointed, nice to look at, Well dressed, easy on the eye, Dapper clothing,  Tick, Tick Tick.

We chatted about a lot of interesting topics, he told me about his job, he was a trainee solicitor for Immigrants.  He helped people stay in the country who arrived here with no paperwork from war torn countries. 

Said he found his job very rewarding.

Spoke about his high morals and that he would never go out and sleep around with different women, his church values would not allow it.  He was a one woman man.

He then had to cut the date short because he said he had a church meeting in his local community about supporting immigrants.  (BTW All of the above turned out to be AB)

I did query before he left the fact he had De-matched me on Tinder pretty quickly which was a bit strange.  The ‘De- Match button’ is when you are matched with someone but then change your mind.  By ‘De matching them’ you are throwing them back into Cyber space so you are not connected anymore on Tinder and it’s a strange thing to do if you are planning a date with someone.  You tend to keep them there,  as a sweet reminder of how lucky you were in the first place to be matched with that person.

He said that he had 14 other Superlikes on Tinder (That is a lot – I get 1 Superlike a year) and all the women’s profiles were cluttering up his inbox.  And he decided he liked me the best out of all of them, and wanted to see me,  so he did not need them anymore. 

I left my date feeling quite uplifted, but also sensing this guy may not be all he seems.  Did I really believe he had deleted 14 Superlikes (including mine) before he even met me??

Anyway, having both accepted the first date was a success, the second date was set for a drink and meal the week after at my local.   He came to my house first of all with a present, 2 bottles of my favourite Red Wine, he certainly knew how to impress.  I did pour out a lot of my insecurities to him as well as the wine, my previous dating disasters, men promising everything but giving nothing, the ghosting horrors.  He said he would never ghost Me, that he could see us together in a year and if anyone was going to end it, it would be me.  That he could really see us in a long term relationship. 

  WARNING

“ If they say that they care about you and they act like things are getting serious after only a short amount of time, you might just have met a catfish”

When we later had a meal, he did mention he had a bad and serious allergy to prawns, I joked that if he wronged me I would come to his house and sew prawns in his curtains.

By 11pm the date was ready to end, and at this point he mentioned ringing a taxi to see his brother (ABR).

At this point I immediately sensed he was lying I mean why would you have to meet up with your brother or to go to his house at this time of night???.  I tried not to be PAP and instead joked about the fact he was going to meet another woman

Being a polite host I then offered to ring him an UBER which he accepted. 

Now my main reason here apart from the fact I love the UBER magic of a taxi turning up within 1 minute of ordering it, is because UBER tracks the journey and saves you a record of the exact journey taken.  (I am not sure he knew this, so this was to my advantage).  If he was lying to me as to his whereabouts I was going to find out.

When he got in the taxi I poured a glass of wine, and sat down to watch his journey home, SAD I know, but I wanted to see if he was really going to the place he said he was going.  The taxi ride home took about `10 minutes and did go to the area he said,  although I am pretty sure at some point there was 3 minutes stop at the University.

That was a bit strange, had he picked someone up another woman perhaps???? (PAP).

Reassured myself it was just the bottle of wine making me a bit squiffy, as soon as he got out the taxi (Yep you can even tell that) he text me to say goodnight and rest assured there is no woman here.  All ok, went to bed feeling relatively happy.

What a difference 24 hours makes. 

Saturday

I woke up the next day and looked at my phone. Now for the past week or two CF normally sent a good morning Text but there was nothing. Never mind, sure he is still in bed I thought   I went to Whatsapp to text him good morning.  Half an hour later I went to check he had got my message to see it only showed one grey tick (undelivered) which was strange, he tended to respond really quickly.  In addition his timestamp and picture had gone. 

I did not panic too much as sometime I remove my timestamp if I don’t want to get back to people quickly but I still felt uneasy.  Had he blocked me?  Surely not. . ???

Just to make sure I was not blocked I called him, he picked up straight away and said he was sleepy and I would call me back.  I did question ‘Have you blocked me on WHATSAPP??”.  Did not want to sound PAP but felt the need to ask.  He assured me he had not blocked me “No, I do not have Wifi here that is all, I am not online I will call you as soon as I get up”

17:00 I had still not heard, and I was really feeling a bit annoyed.  There was something not right here, call it my instincts I just knew.  My jovial morning message was still not delivered and according to ‘4 steps as to how to tell if you are defo blocked on WHATSAPP’, I was 90% blocked. 

I decide to confront my fear, I text him and said “There is something not right here and I know you have blocked me, I have a really bad feeling about this”

Two minutes later he called, assured me again he still did not have WI FI and had not blocked me.

Said he knew I was going out that evening and that was why he had not called.   I was not really convinced but I was getting ready to go out and just decided to put my PAP thoughts behind me and enjoy my evening.  He even text me saying “stop being so negative about this, lol you are so paranoid”

  Sunday

By Sunday afternoon I was getting really annoyed.  More Google Searches about ‘How to know if you are blocked on WHATSAPP were carried out with an additional test you can do to prove 101% if you are blocked (I was 101% blocked) I get a flashing message from Google now– Hey - accept it GAL you ARE SOO BLOCKED, get over it and move on.

And now my phone calls to him were going straight to voice mail. 

Leading to more Google searches ‘How do I know if someone has blocked my calls “If it rings only once and goes straight to voicemail you could be blocked”

The test to check this for certain– ring immediately after from another different phone and if it rings as normal then that will prove you are 100% blocked.

 I did the TEST and now know that I am 100% blocked from calls !!!.???

Hours and hours of Google and Quora searches about whether or not I am blocked from calls and messages were started to take their toll.  

By Sunday evening I was tired, confused and at the end of my tether. I wearily sent him a text, ‘I’ve had enough, you are lying to me, I don’t want to see you anymore”

CF- “Well you certainly made your mind up about me, I told you that you would be the one to end it “

Me  (annoyed at his smugness)  Texting – “You were obviously fully aware of how untrustworthy you are and knew you would let me down”. 

Me - Looking up at the unfinished bottle of RED WINE

Texting back “And the irony of this “The bottle of Wine has lasted longer that you have “

CF - LOL

 Monday,

Spent morning feeling a bit miserable about the fact it was over, without me even knowing the truth.

11.00  - WHATSAPP text appears suddenly his profile and time stamp are all back.  He asks if we can talk.  I agree (not sure why) and when he calls later he says again that I am imagining it all and being paranoid. 

And still insisting he has no reason to block me.  That he reinstalls his WHATSAPP for certain reasons and that must be causing the problems.  I argued my point and all my research on WHATSAPP and the 4 ways to discover you are blocked,  to which he says   ‘What are you, an FBI agent or something??”

For the next two hours I start to question my own sanity, maybe I wasn’t blocked, maybe his ex- girlfriend has synced his computer and is messing with his head, maybe there is a  WHATSAPP fault just between our two phones that is causing this ????

15.00 I check my WHATSAPP again and cannot believe it

He has blocked me again.

17.00 I wanted the truth now, CODE RED.    I was not going to rest until I get it.

I decide to ring him but know I am blocked.  Another Google search -How to adjust my phone settings so he does not know it is me calling.

It shows me a video how to hide my profile ID so when it called him it says private number.

I did this and make the call, and he immediately picks up (GOTCHA)

When I say ‘Hi its me’ I can tell he is not sure who he is speaking to, his brain was frantically trying to work out which out his 14 Tinder Matches he was dealing with.  

I could hear music in the background from his TV but he started spluttering he was in a shop and could not speak, muttered some rubbish about trying to call me all day and would call me back when he got home. The lines goes dead. 

Right, am done with this, I am really angry, the fear in his voice when I called confirmed there was a secret here. I will use my own detective skills to work out what the hell is happening.

I go through my phone and all the pictures he had sent me to try and get some clues about him. When we first matched,  he sent me about 20 pictures of himself, some pictures are beside his house some are beside his car (of which I can partly see the registration plate).  Along with the address from UBER I am pretty sure I can find this man, hunt him down and expose the truth.  I start to get excited, I know what I can do, I can buy some prawns, find his street his car and dump them all around it.  I have a long conversation about this with my friend, who seeing me on the verge of a meltdown says she will get her boyfriend to drive me there.

I then worry this may be extreme, I don’t want the police involved after all.

And then I have another idea,  I think back to our conversations and remember he told me the club hangs out most weekends, it is in a certain area of Leeds and it’s a club one of my girlfriend goes to, maybe if I send her his pic she will recognise him?? Lightbulb moment 

I send her a text

 Me “Hey how you doing, I think I ve been CATfished and there is a chance you may know him, he goes to the same club as you, if I send you his Pic can you have a look?”

Her: OMG did he take your money?

Me “God NO” (you can have a go at taking my heart and my mind but I am a Yorkshire girl, you aint getting my money that’s for sure)

Her “Ok send me the pic”

I then sent her one pic to identify him and as I was about to send her picture no 2 in case picture number 1 was not clear enough I could see her typing back, Message flashes up :

YEAH I know him

 OMG I was about to get my answers,

I nervously rang her and told her I had been dating him

Is he single I asked – “No he is married ” (Bugger, slightly freaked out at this point, but to be honest I not overly surprised)

Is he a Solicitor I asked, “No he is unemployed” she laughs (I am quite upset about this revelation. More so than being married, all those conversations about those immigrants he saved and text messages saying he was at the Crown Court defending them (AB)

Does he have a Car? I ask, - No that must be his wife’s car.

Is his name “CF”     “No that’s not his name “she said.

Does he live in LS….. I ask, NO he lives in LS…..  (the address she confirms where he lives is the address I have got him the UBER too)

With a sinking feeling I realised my £8.50 taxi fare had taken him back to his marital home

  Apart from being shocked and sickened by my new found knowledge I also felt slightly euphoric.  I had managed to get all my answers without even leaving the house,  I did not have to get my friends boyfriend to drive me round his estate whilst I wear a headscarf and dark glasses and then sprinkle prawns all around his car, trying to avoid any CCTV.  I had brought him down in 48 hours, years of guys lying to me was finally starting to pay off, I now knew the signs and how to reel them in.

Lady Detective Agency here I come. YEAH

So what do I now do with my new found knowledge?

I decided immediately I wanted him to know that I knew.  To make him sweat a bit that I had knowledge that could damage him.

Still feeling slightly euphoric and well as a bit nervous, I decided to leave a voice message

When it clicked to Voice Mail my message started, (I really should have prepared more for this.)

I had not meant it to sound threatening but it went into  a creepy and strange Liam Neeson mode ( I know who you are, I know where you live and when I find you I will….)  No,  I did not want to threaten him, he knows where I live after all.

So half way through I changed my tone to a more upbeat and preppy, ‘I do not intend to take this further, you disgust me and I just feel sorry for your wife’ I HANG UP.

I slept really well that night, there is something about knowing you were right all along that fills you with a sense of calmness, all my worry about the fact I was turning into a PAP girlfriend was not the case, I was right all along.

CF did call me the next day, no doubt having received my strange voice message.  I picked up quite intrigued as to how he was going to worm his way out of this one and if he was bricking it a bit, WHAT DO YOU WANT I said?  In my creepy voice.

There was an uncomfortable pause as he cleared his throat.

“Errmmm”, I just wondered, he said, “If your new found knowledge has changed our friendship/relationship””????!!!!!!!    

OMG was he frigging kidding me  “You mean the fact you are married and unemployed “ I retorted???”

After a few expletives, I confirmed I wanted nothing more to do with him. 

He then said he was disappointed that I had sent his private photos on to other people, said he found that very disrespectful!!!!!   That he would never disrespect me by showing my photos around.   (So I am the one disrespecting him now!!!!???)))  How do guys have a habit of turning things around when they are in the wrong, making us to be the bad guy????????.

I mean Dude- you disrespected me the moment you put your dodgy Catfish Profile out there and then accepted my Tinder request.   I thought I was seeing a single solicitor, I had in fact met an unemployed, married, sick Fantasist. 

After a few long awkward pause it then got to point where there was nothing left for either of us to say and I just told him he disgusted me and hung up.

I have not heard from CF since, but I did feel worried about the 14 other Tinder Matches he was involved with, they should not have to go through this.  I feel a need to protect them.

I decided to send a strong worded email to Tinder about the type of men that are using their website and gave as many accurate details about him as I could.  (Well his phone number which was about the only thing that I did have on him, that was not false)  I also had his Postcode thanks to UBER. 

To be fair Tinder did take it seriously and said they would launch a full investigation.  24 hours later they confirmed they had dealt with it, but for privacy reasons they could not disclose what happened.  I have no idea what they did, hoping they took him down and took action to ensure he does not prowl on their site again.

Moral of this story – apart from the fact there are many dishonest people on these websites, always trust your gut instincts, if something does not feel right, there is a good chance that it is not.   If a relationship seems hard work in the very early stages, it is probably not meant to be.

“If it walks like a Duck and Quacks like a Duck, it is a Duck.”

I did read last year about a woman who wanted to make Catfishing illegal having been involved with a married man for over a year who was in fact leading a double life. 

At the time I found this amusing but I do see now how woman can deem this act to be a crime, you are left feeling very raw and violated. 

You can just as easily meet a guy in the outside world who lies and cheats, you can hardly make it a crime, where does one draw the line?

Maybe Dating websites should have more controls in place to prevent people lying on their site in the first place, getting them to fill in some kind of honesty disclaimer, and making it very clear that there is a report button is anyone abuses the intentions of site.   Persuading people to be honest about what they are after rather than tricking people.  We need to take more action to make it harder for these douch-bags to get onto these sites in the first place.

In the meantime I will carry on with the dating lark I will not be defeated by my Catfish. You will not break me, “Come and have another go guys if you think you are hard enough”…..

I now have the skill and experience to bring you down in 48 hours, I may not tell you wife, but you can be 100% guaranteed that a very uncomfortable voice message and then an even more uncomfortable blog may be coming your way…….

[madam-tay]

Elizabeth Development Questions

Questions were taken from this original post 

1. What’s their full name? Why was that chosen? Does it mean anything?

Elizabeth’s full name is Elizabeth Louise Lester. To be honest, I don’t really remember why she was given that name because I’ve been playing some version of Elizabeth for seven-eight years. Elizabeth’s family is proper English and I wanted something that was popular, plus it’s after Queen Elizabeth I.

2. Do they have any titles? How did they get them?

Depending on the universe, Elizabeth generally has the title of Doctorate, typically in music composition; that came through hard work, dedication, and neuroses. There have been AUs where she’s had royal titles, (queen, duchess, princess, and lady) and all of those have either been from marrying the right person or coming out of the right person.

3. Did they have a good childhood? What are fond memories they have of it? What’s a bad memory?

Elizabeth looks upon her childhood rather fondly. Her father was the oldest of eight and her mother was the youngest of seven, so there was always someone to play with or talk to; she particularly loved big holiday parties where most of her cousins got together. Most of her found memories involve her cousin, Virginia (known as Val) who is two weeks younger than her. Val is the ying to her yang and the pair would frequently play imaginary games based on whatever they were reading. The worst memory would have to be shortly after her disorder started to develop and before it got diagnosed. The boy next to her had a runny nose and she could not stop fixating on it. It drove her so far over the edge she locked herself in a supply closet and refused to come out until her father came to fetch her.

4. What is their relationship with their parents? What’s a good and bad memory with them? Did they know both parents?

Doctor and Doctor Lester are often Elizabeth’s biggest allies, support system, and motivators. Even though there is a large distance between Elizabeth and her parents, she still speaks to them multiple days a week and makes frequent visits. She remembers the quiet moments with her parents: helping her mother organize books in the library, her father carrying her cello when it was too heavy for her. There are not a lot of bad memories, to be honest. There were times that they argued, of course, both of her parents proving that they were smarter than her and some unjust decisions. However, she considers all of that as part of her development and a necessary evil.

5. Do they have any siblings? What’s their names? What is their relationship with them? Has their relationship changed since they were kids to adults?

Luckily enough, Elizabeth is only one of four children. Alfred Cathair Lester V is her eldest brother, Noelle Tara Lester follows her, and Theodore Jackson Lester is the youngest. Al and Elizabeth are the most competitive out of the four siblings. A family tradition of Sunday chess matches in their youth still lives on with Al and Beth playing a match against each other online every week (he is currently winning by forty-eight games). Any motherly instinct that she has comes out with Noelle and Jackson. They don’t “shine” as much as the eldest Lester children, but Jackson and Beth frequently talk about music (though he is more modern than her classical habits) and she edits Noelle’s papers when the girl needs it.

6. What were they like at school? Did they enjoy it? Did they finish? What level of higher education did they reach? What subjects did they enjoy? Which did they hate?

Growing up with parents who both taught at Oxford University, Elizabeth grew to love school early. She was the astute student, anxious to please her teachers, and her hand was constantly in the air to answer a question. Essays would be gone over several times before they were submitted and she took every possible moment on a test. As she got older, she rarely took a lunch or study hall as long as she could get away with it. In the canon universe, she has gone all the way up to her doctorate and, sometimes, gets additional degrees just because she can and wants to learn more. Her favorite subjects are typically English, music, and history. She hates it when people calls gym and lunch their favorite subjects. First off, they are not legitimate subjects and they are easily the worst part of school.

7. Did they have lots of friends as a child? Did they keep any of their childhood friends into adulthood?

With a family as large as hers, Elizabeth had a lot of friends that shared her bloodline.  Friends outside of that, however, were generally small. Elizabeth had a few close friends, typically students who were as driven as she was and enjoyed music. Some of the band geeks she enjoyed she still talks to and if they are in the same town they will play together for a night.

8. Did they have pets as a child? Do they have pets as an adult? Do they like animals?

Elizabeth’s father is extremely allergic to pretty much every animal, so animals were never part of her childhood. Virginia had a parrot named Glaurung, but that was the closest she had to a childhood pet. Generally, Elizabeth does not like animals as she considers them dirty, but in certain universes she has a dog or a cat, one that typically keeps up with themselves and is as equally as stuffy.

9. Do animals like them? Do they get on well with animals?

Most of the time, Elizabeth knows that animals can smell fear and they certainly smell it off of her. Animals generally don’t like her and if they leave her alone, Elizabeth is fine with that.

10. Do they like children? Do children like them? Do they have or want any children? What would they be like as a parent? Or as a godparent/babysitter/ect?

Children are dirty and messy, so if just handed a baby there is a big learning curve in working with them. She doesn’t know how to tone down her vocabulary and ideas for children (and often doesn’t feel she has to). Whether or not she wants children is often something that Elizabeth debates with herself and her partner in depth. In most universes, her first pregnancy comes as a surprise and once it is decided to have the child, Elizabeth devotes herself completely and wants to give her child siblings.

Caring and scary are the two words her children would define Elizabeth. She loves her children deeply and would do anything for them. However, she pushes them to achieve as much as possible and if put a toe out of line she breaks out the cool lectures. Her family was full of hard workers and good thinkers, she expects her children to be the same.

11. Do they have any special diet requirements? Are they a vegetarian? Vegan? Have any allergies?

Elizabeth doesn’t have any specific diets that she needs, but she tries to follow health trends. If she can, Elizabeth will cook her own meals with simplistic flavors and a lot of “super foods.” Organic chicken, fish, and vegetables are staples in her diet.

There are no food allergies, but she is allergic to dust, mold, and tree pollen. It frequently upsets her asthma.

12. What is their favourite food?

Homemade chicken noodle soup, she will make it when she is stressed or sick. It’s a recipe that has been passed down for three generations.

13. What is their least favourite food?

Twinkies are an ungodly American invention and she does not understand how or why anyone would eat them, or worse, fry them.

14. Do they have any specific memories of food/a restaurant/meal?

Right after she received her doctorate, her parents surprised her in New York City and flew her out to Oxford where she arrived with a full restaurant of most of her family members. It was the first proper English breakfast she got to have in a long while.  

15. Are they good at cooking? Do they enjoy it? What do others think of their cooking?

Elizabeth finds cooking a relaxing occupation and enjoys it. She likens it to music, where she has rules and guidelines to follow but has enough room for creativity. Master Chef is not in her future and most of her cooking is often bland and could never be called spicy.

16. Do they collect anything? What do they do with it? Where do they keep it?

Elizabeth has a love for old books and will frequently stop in antique shops for them. She keeps them in a classic style of library when she has the money to afford it, leather (or fake leather) bound chair included).

17. Do they like to take photos? What do they like to take photos of? Selfies? What do they do with their photos?

Elizabeth isn’t much for a photo taker, though she will take pictures on sights she sees on a vacation. Those pictures typically stay on her phone or camera unless she wants to scrapbook. She is involved in selfies, but rarely takes the initative. Pictures of her and love ones are requested and taken by someone else, but if she likes it she will frame it and hang it around the house.

18. What’s their favourite genre of: books, music, tv shows, films, video games and anything else

Elizabeth loves classical literature (though she has a guilty pleasure for fantasy). She had memorized all of Shakespeare’s sonnets and likes other English poets. Music and movies are typically the same way, she likes classical music and old movies. Anything that is old and crusty typically gain her interest.  If she watches TV it is typically masterpiece theater or something from the BBC. Video games are a pointless waste of time.

19. What’s their least favourite genres?

Gore. She does not want to see blood or read a lot about it.

20. Do they like musicals? Music in general? What do they do when they’re favourite song comes?

Music is very much Elizabeth’s life and she is well versed on musicals (though most of the time she refers to it as “popcorn” music). A lot of her studies have been on musical theory and composition and she thinks about it in depth. If her favorite song comes on, she taps out the beat or mock plays it. If she can afford it, her eyes are closed as she does this.

21. Do they have a temper? Are they patient? What are they like when they do lose their temper?

Elizabeth is extremely patient, though most make the mistake that for her not being stubborn. Instead she will work slowly to get her way, making well timed arguments with logical points.

Those times that she does lose her anger, Elizabeth will shout, but after the outburst she feels tired and sinks into herself. She doesn’t like being touched and will frequently fixate on certain points of the argument. Being angry is tiring, it’s not productive, and it’s something she tries to avoid.

22. What are their favourite insults to use? What do they insult people for? Or do they prefer to bitch behind someone’s back?

Ignorant is something she uses if she really doesn’t like a person. She uses it for people who are obnoxious and really don’t know anything. She rarely insults them, however, but she doesn’t like speaking about people behind their back. That seems beneath her.

23. Do they have a good memory? Short term or long term? Are they good with names? Or faces?

Elizabeth has a fairly decent memory, but the older she gets the less she can remember. Most of her memory comes from repetition and a lot of studies. Names, especially when they are spoken to her, are the easiest things to remember, like poems that she reads aloud to memorize.  

24. What is their sleeping pattern like? Do they snore? What do they like to sleep on? A soft or hard mattress?

“Early to bed and early to rise” describes Elizabeth perfectly. She wakes up to her perfectly made bed with pastel sheets, having hardly moved while she slept. Snoring isn’t much of an issue, though she can be a light sleeper.

25. What do they find funny? Do they have a good sense of humour? Are they funny themselves?

Elizabeth can be witty at times, but a lot of them are classical references to old pop culture, so if a lot of times people don’t get her references. She, however, thinks that she is quite hilarious.  

26. How do they act when they’re happy? Do they sing? Dance? Hum? Or do they hide their emotions?

As a general rule, Elizabeth does not like showing strong emotions. Her happiness can be seen in subtle smiles and small creases around his eyes. For her, humming is an absent minded occupation, something she does when working on something else. Dancing and singing are not as important to her as playing instruments, so she will sing in the shower and move her body to a good song, but doesn’t make a habit about it.

27. What makes them sad? Do they cry regularly? Do they cry openly or hide it? What are they like they are sad?

With the lack of strong emotions, it takes a lot for Elizabeth to cry. She recognizes sad moments in books and movies and may need a few moments to compose herself, but it typically ends like that. If she weeps openly in front of someone, it means that she trusts them deeply. In a depressed state, Elizabeth will pour herself into her music, locking herself in a room to play her cello for hours.

28. What is their biggest fear? What in general scares them? How do they act when they’re scared?

Elizabeth has a lot of anxiety, which she tries to hide as much as possible. She fears illness which manifests in staying active and eating healthy as well as frequent doctor visits (however, she doesn’t like being treated like she’s sick). The thought of failure haunts her more than anything else. She works hard so she can exceed expectations and will often lose sleep because of it.

The fear she will openly tell everyone she is afraid of is rodents. A mouse on the loose will cause her to get on the nearest chair and table with a shriek. They spread the Bubonic Plague, after all.

29. What do they do when they find out someone else’s fear? Do they tease them? Or get very over protective?

Elizabeth will do what she can to protect people from their fears, but not to the point where it causes her any extra stress of effort. Other people’s fears are their own concerns. If it’s something ridiculous she may point out how illogical it is, but that typically ends with someone bringing up her fears of mice so it ends at that.

30. Do they exercise? Regularly? Or only when forced? What do they act like pre-work out and post-work out?

Elizabeth enjoys yoga and light running and makes a point to go to a class once a week if she can. When possible, she likes to be in her own moment as opposed to working out as a group. Showering immediately follows any sort of working out, she can’t stand to be in sweaty clothes.

31. Do they drink? What are they like drunk? What are they like hungover? How do they act when other people are drunk or hungover? Kind or teasing?

A glass or two of wine may occur here or there, but Elizabeth is an advocate of restraint. When she does get drunk, Elizabeth tends to talk very quickly and is extremely scattered brain; she also loses control of her emotions and will openly say what is on her mind (mostly). After the fact? It’s one of the few times you will ever see Elizabeth in bed past seven. All she wants to do is sleep and doesn’t want to be bothered by anyone else. Instead, it would be better if everything was dark and secluded.

She doesn’t understand why people get drunk on a general basis, so she tends to avoid them. If they are some form of acquaintance, Elizabeth will hover to make sure they don’t make too many horrible decisions, no friends have ever had a drunken hook up if she’s around. Hungover, she leaves them be.  

32. What do they dress like? What sorta shops do they buy clothes from? Do they wear the fashion that they like? What do they wear to sleep? Do they wear makeup? What’s their hair like?

“Modest” is the one word both Elizabeth and others would agree describes her wardrobe; when they disagree it is generally because what other people view as prudish she describes to be tasteful. Cardigans and tights make sure she is covered from neck to toe, if she’s feeling fancy she’ll even wear pearls. Most of her style is inspired by the fifties and sixties, if not earlier. Like most things in her house, Elizabeth’s wardrobe has a vintage vibe to it. It suits her and she prefers to look sophisticated over lazy. These clothes either come from reputable thrift shops (where they then get sterilized before she even thinks of wearing them) or a reputable seller. Some of her pieces have been made by a family member as well. Her sleepwear follows this trend, long nightgowns that feel more elegant than old lady (though some totally look like an old lady would wear them with curlers). 

Make up and hair are low on Elizabeth’s list of priorities, so she keeps her style simple and as natural as possible. She is much more concerned with what is in her head than how her hair or make up looks. However, at the end of the day, she wants to look put together so she does spend some time. Naturally, she will only use organic and healthy materials on her skin. Most of her skin care smells like lemons. 

33. What underwear do they wear? Boxers or briefs? Lacey? Comfy granny panties?

Lacey bras and panties, naturally these will only be worn as matching sets and primarily pastels. 

34. What is their body type? How tall are they? Do they like their body?

Elizabeth is petite at five feet and five inches. She’s generally skinny, but she has enough meat on her bones where one isn’t grabbing onto bone. As long as her body is healthy, Elizabeth is fine with it. The older she gets, though, the more she examines her wrinkles and any imperfections. 

35. What’s their guilty pleasure? What is their totally unguilty pleasure? 

Elizabeth sometimes likes to listen to elevator music if she just needs something in the background that doesn’t distract her. If someone walks in on her she will quickly change the music because even she can recognize that it’s weird. Her love for Doctor Who, however, she’ll let everyone know. She’s British God damn it. 

36. What are they good at? What hobbies do they like? Can they sing?

Music, first and foremost comes to mind when discussing Elizabeth’s skills. She knows a lot about it in a variety of different ways (writing, playing, history, etc). As for musical instruments, she generally has the strings all but mastered and can play cello, violin, viola, bass, piano, guitar, harp, and drums without much thought (these are arranged in order of proficiency). She is trying to teach herself how to play woodwinds, but she has never been a fan of them. If she’s expected to sing, she can get by, but don’t expect her to be on any pop charts. 

She considers herself talented in terms of reading and writing, she has a command of language and grammar. It’s a skill that has gotten her through most of her life and won her accommodations in school. In the real world, it gives her the biggest sense of superiority over others than any of her other habits. 

In terms of other hobbies, Elizabeth likes cooking and, as much as it pains her to say it, cleaning. Scrapbooking is a hobby she would be interested in, but she doesn’t take enough pictures to justify it. And, as much as she would like to learn how to knit or crochet, her fingers can’t afford it. 

37. Do they like to read? Are they a fast or slow reader? Do they like poetry? Fictional or non fiction?

Knowledge is power and reading is life for Elizabeth. She loves reading and there is no greater sign of her affection than her letting someone borrow a book she recommends. While she could speed read, Elizabeth tends to prefer difficult and old texts and will read over what she has read several times to ensure she has the meaning. Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, she loves it all. 

38. What do they admire in others? What talents do they wish they had?

Elizabeth wishes she had other people’s inhibitions. That’s not to say she won’t look down on those with no self control (she certainly does), but she admires those who will fight for what they want without any care for the consequences. She likes people who are sure of themselves in some form of another. 

39. Do they like letters? Or prefer emails/messaging? 

Letters are a lost art form that everyone should partake in. 

40. Do they like energy drinks? Coffee? Sugary food? Or can they naturally stay awake and alert?

Elizabeth is properly British and will exclusively drink tea. She can only go one real day of breaking her sleeping habits before she gets cranky and reaches for multiple cups of caffeinated tea. 

41. What’s their sexuality? What do they find attractive? Physically and mentally? What do they like/need in a relationship?

Elizabeth labels herself as a demisexual in most universes, though in some she questions if she is asexual. It takes time for Elizabeth to open her body sexually to someone and she is very rarely the type to go for one night stands. For her, she needs to have a connection for her to really enjoy the relationship. 

Elizabeth will deny that she likes physical traits in people, but that’s not entirely true. She likes those who are taller and typically her partners tend to be bigger than she is. Well dressed people really get her going. Glasses, ties, blazers, cardigans, heels. If you want Elizabeth to be willing to throw herself up against a table, dress like a sexy professor. 

She likes intelligence and, like people, enjoys those who are self-aware, if not self-assured. People who are only cold and jaded are not for her, she needs some sort of softness she can fall back to. However, never confused Elizabeth as a damsel in distress. Her partner needs to value her as an independent being. She may be small and feminine, but never mistake Elizabeth for being completely submissive in personality. If she doesn’t have a partner willing to match her 100% effort, the relationship will not last. 

42. What are their goals? What would they sacrifice anything for? What is their secret ambition?

Elizabeth’s main goal was to get her doctorate. Once she has that, there is a period of “drifting” to figure out what she wants to do that. Post doctorate, she would like to write something monumental, either literary or musically. During her doctorate she all but refused to start a new relationship. That’s not to say that she will break up with someone for her goals; but anyone who is involved with her needs to realize how important her goals are for her. Sleep may be sacrificed, but she tries to have a work and life balance. Maybe it’s not perfect, but she’s trying. 

She won’t admit it, but Elizabeth would like to find her soulmate. Not in those terms and her success is not measured by a ring on her finger, but it would be nice to find someone who can tolerate all of her quirks. 

43. Are they religious? What do they think of religion? What do they think of religious people? What do they think of non religious people?

Elizabeth is spiritual, but she does not consider herself religious. Her grandparents were religious enough to demand church on Christmas and Easter, but her parents never took her aside from that. She believes in a higher power, she thinks, but she’s not entirely sure. It’s not a topic she thinks about often. Either religious or non-religious, Elizabeth will listen to both with a sort of academic interest, but she does not want to be swayed one way or another. 

44. What is their favourite season? Type of weather? Are they good in the cold or the heat? What weather do they complain in the most? 

Elizabeth likes the fall over all the seasons, but she enjoys all of them for the most part. She likes the smell of rain in the air and the sound it makes tapping against a window. Long sleeves are more comfortable to her than short sleeves, so she prefers weather that reflects that. The sun is her mortal enemy as a pale woman. She needs sunhats and multiple layers of sunscreen. She tries not to complain, but it’s difficult. 

45. How do other people see them? Is it similar to how they see themselves?

A lot of people see Elizabeth as stuck up and prudish; Elizabeth would not agree with any of these definitions. Being smart, knowing what she wants, and modesty are not negative traits, which is how she views most of her traits.   

46. Do they make a good first impression? Does their first impression reflect them accurately? How do they introduce themselves?

Elizabeth introduces herself professionally as many times as possible and can come off as stuffy (which is certainly true in some regards). She will give her name and a nice smile, but she avoids shaking hands or personal contact at all costs. Strangers have germs, please and thanks. 

47. How do they act in a formal occasion? What do they think of black tie wear? Do they enjoy fancy parties and love to chit chat or loathe the whole event?

Formal occasions are a gray area for her. Getting dressed up is a novel concept for her that she likes to indulge in once in a while. Elizabeth will seek people she knows and avoids those she doesn’t; her family was close enough to upper class to feel comfortable, but her parents were close enough to hippies that she hates some of the stereotypical “rich” conversations. 

48. Do they enjoy any parties? If so what kind? Do they organise the party or just turn up? How do they act? What if they didn’t want to go but were dragged along by a friend? 

Small gatherings with close friends is enough of a party for her. The board games, music, an discussion are the perfect level of excitement. Big groups of people can be a bit of sensory overload and she just doesn’t like socializing with people enough. Elizabeth can play hostess from time to time, but she will also be a guest. Always gracious with a bottle of wine, flowers, or a dish of course. Friends should expect her to drag her heels if they invite her to large social gatherings or to places she doesn’t to. 

49. What is their most valued object? Are they sentimental? Is there something they have to take everywhere with them?

If you touch Elizabeth’s instruments, you better expect to get in some deep trouble. She still has her original cello, purely for sentimental reasons. She tries to get rid of a lot of things that she doesn’t leave and live a minimalist life, but sometimes she can get carried away. 

She keeps hand sanitizer at all time, but only because people are gross and germy. 

50. If they could only take one bag of stuff somewhere with them: what would they pack? What do they consider their essentials?

This is a very hard question. Elizabeth will pack multiple bags on a trip because she wants to be prepared for everything. If she could only pack one bag she would try to get as many clothes as everything, at least two good books, a notepad, hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, a music player, and headphones. She would still try to get the ability to pack more things. 

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How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

I have just thrown my expensive vacuum away.

Why?

I am not a wasteful person.

In fact, it didn’t work for me even it made my back pain worse. It was not because of defects from the manufacturer. That was my fault. I thought that the most expensive vacuum is the best bagged upright vacuum and bought without considering anything else.

When searching for a suitable model with my demands. I have recognized that there are many people who need help like me.

This is the reason I write this post. I believe that you will have a proper decision after finishing reading.

How to choose the best bagged upright vacuum?

Although in this post, I will give you some choices, you should have the basic knowledge about choosing the best bagged upright vacuum.

Discover the followings:

Allergen filter

A good allergen filter works well on keeping the fine particles of dust inside the bag tightly. Thus, if your choice is right, the atmosphere in your house is so clean. On the market, even you can find out some models providing odor eliminators to get rid of the musky smell.

Extra cost for bags

All bags of the bagged upright vacuums available on the market are the disposable bags. After each emptying time, you have to change a new one. So, it’s better to prepare a recurring expense, adding up over time.

What’s more, the better filtration of the bag always requires more money.

However:

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

HEPA Filtration

Filtration is a part of the model. Even some companies and manufacturers add an extra layer of filtration after the motor.

For example:

The Miele vacuums come with a post motor HEPA, adding an extra layer of filtration to keep fine dust inside the model.

Remember that you can’t wash these filters so their lifespan is not long (6-12 months). This leads to another added cost.

Cord length

You had better choose a long cord to avoid relocating the plug regularly. Using a short cord may be a big trouble in case you clean a large area.

I highly recommend you pick up an over-30-feet long cord.

Powerful motor and motorized brush

If you want to clean the carpet deeply, it’s important to pick up a unit with a powerful motor.

10-12 amps is the most powerful range. You shouldn’t choose a 5-amps motor because it’s pretty weak.

In particular:

If your house is built and decorated with old hardwood, deep cracks, and carpet, it requires more power. And you can totally clean a bare floor surface with less suction. The motorized brush is very useful to clean edges or remove the embedded dirt trapped under the pieces of furniture and carpet.

Weight Vacuum

If you are experiencing back spasms, you should choose a 30-pounds bagged upright vacuum.

Extension wand and hose

On the market, there are many available choices having a detachable wand hooked up to a hose. You can easily find out one.

These things help you clean the hard-to-reach areas easier. However, the result of each case depends on the length of the extension wand and hose.

Do you clean stairs by the bagged upright vacuum?

This feature let you know which kind of vacuum suits you.

Normally:

A full-sized upright vacuum doesn’t fit to work on stairs because their hoses are short. Or another reason is their frames are too cumbersome to move much.

Apart from a lightweight canister vacuum having a long hose or wand, a handheld vacuum, you may find out a suitable model to clean your stairs in my post.

What are the pros and cons of bagged upright vacuums?

Any product has its own pros and cons. The bagged upright vacuum is not an exception:

Pros:

Easy to maintain

No exposure to allergens

Doesn’t cause a mess to empty

Cons:

No cordless choice

Requires a small amount for bags

A bit hard to clean stairs

Who are bagged upright vacuums for?

Answer my questions below:

Do you love the simplicity of the bagged upright vacuum cleaners?

Are you suffering from respiratory complaints or household allergies?

If your answers are yes for both of them, please choose a bagged upright vacuum to complete your task.

Care and maintenance

The best bagged upright vacuum helps you complete your work perfectly. But, to keep this perfection for a long time, you have to know how to care and maintain it:

Brush tool

Over time, brush tool will be the buildup of hair if you don’t care it. Keep the brush tool clean.

Or:

It stops working forever.

So, now:

Let you use a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck in the brush fibers skillfully. After that, take a dampened rag or cloth to wipe them down.

Keep in mind to unplug before cleaning.

Dust bag

Depending on your use, you will change dust bag more or less. Normally, it’s essential to change at least once or a few times every month.

If your dust bag is filled, you can’t get the suction from the unit. Thus, keep it clean.

Like brush tool, while changing dust bag, you have to turn it off even unplug your vacuum. After that, you detach the hose to find out the catch opening the case.

Most vacuums are easy to access but some of them are more difficult.

Filters

Unluckily, the majority of HEPA filters can’t be washed.

A small number of companies produce some washable filters. You need to check before washing. Or it can’t work anymore.

In case it’s possible to wash, you must dry them before putting back in the unit.

The table comparison  of the best bagged upright vacuums

I am a reader. I know that many of you don’t have much time for reading all my recommendations. Thus, you can refer to this table to have an overall:

The full review of the best bagged upright vacuum

Here is the part which everyone expects. Among a wide range of available products on the market, I recommend top 5 bagged upright vacuums based on my own experiences:

1. Hoover Platinum Collection Bagged UH3001COM

You love the benefits of an upright model and a canister but don’t want to waste money on buying 2 vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Platinum Collection is a great combination of an upright and canister vacuum cleaner. It helps you deal with the standard cleaning jobs very well. And it’s ideal to reach the difficult areas.

Wondering that is the bag tight? Can it contain dust well?

As you expected, the material of the bag is made from HEPA media that minimizes dust and pollen to 0.3 microns. In particular, it doesn’t create the irritating wind puffs which send dust back into where you live. Thanks to the self-sealing design, you can empty the bag clean and easy.

You need an effective but lightweight model to move easily.

This is so powerful but it is light about 12 pounds. Therefore, it’s very easy to take it and move from place to place without being tired.

Other features of Hoover Platinum Collection include:

This upright vacuum cleaner is integrated direct air-flow technology and wind-tunnel technology so you can reach a result as fast and effective as possible.

The Hoover Platinum Collection is attached with the following accessories: bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and telescoping wand Measures to help you complete your work quickly and easily.

Besides, there are other supports such as check-bag indicator, self-sealing HEPA bag, 2 speeds, and fingertip controls.

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Pros

Five-year warranty.

Turn on with one touch.

The upright vacuum cleaner can self-adjust to the flooring.

Not bad noise.

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Cons

Pricey.

Requires more strength when working on a carpet with too many rugs.

The big and high head of the upright vacuum is hard to fit many things.

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2. Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Vacuum

You are an owner of pet and are looking for a suitable solution.

As the name suggests, Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Allergen Pet Vacuum is specifically designed for pet odors in your house. The buildup of the pet dander and hair creates pet odors which are very hard to remove. However, it’s possible with Prolux thanks to the powerful suction. The 12 amp sealed motor with 125 CFM keeps all dirt and debris inside perfectly.

You are forgetful. Don’t worry.

The full bag indicator light lets you know when is the time to empty out.

You have to deal with the light dusting regularly.

It is designed with the suction bypass control to adjust the amount of suction when you are in need of vacuuming the delicate things like the light dusting.

Your floors are very valuable and expensive.

Of course, you don’t want to damage them by a heavy vacuum cleaner. However, how can you clean a large space with a hand-held model?

This unit comes with soft vinyl wheels which are safe for your floors. Thus, you can freely move it on the surface of the hardwood.

To support you complete your work as well as possible, this unit is attached with many essential items such as 6 bags, extendable main wand, onboard hose, hard floor tool, upholstery tool, duster brush, and crevice tool, high-quality pet tool, and a spinning brush roll.

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Pros

The sealed motor my-pass technology

30-foot cord.

Has extension wands.

Quiet.

7-year warranty.

Deeply clean carpet.

On/ off switch.

Convenient to carry.

Super simple to replace.

Easy to understand the instruction book.

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Cons

Expensive

Pretty hard to move around.

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3. Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL Commercial Vacuum

You are looking for a product which is comfortable and easy to use.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL has been proven through the easy-to-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. This unit comes with many movements to reach the corners as well as tight spaces.

You want a model that can help you clean everything in one time.

This unit comes with ample suction which is enough to clean all: cereal, soil, cobwebs, and dust.

You are allergic. Can this model help you?

After you are done cleaning, you can check the number of allergens in the area where you work on. It effectively removes a lot of irritants and micro-fibers which is ideal for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

You need something that can work well on a large space when putting in place. The 35-feet cord is long enough to help you clean a big ground floor but you don’t need to move too much.

The most outstanding feature of this model is the top-fill inner bag. It is tight but allows you to replace a new one easily.

The side edge brushes help you reach every corner and baseboard to clean the tiny dust.

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Pros

Affordable price.

Lightweight.

Thick bumpers.

Low profile design.

Solid-feeling materials.

Its wheels don’t jam and squeak.

Works well on many surfaces such as carpet, wood, and laminate.

1-year warranty.

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Cons

No attachments

Loud.

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4. Oreck Swivel Axis Upright Vacuum Cleaner 2 Tune Ups

Looking for a simple but effective model?

Oreck Axis Bagged Upright is a small design containing a lot of power.

Specifically:

The airflow at the nozzle is a hundred and five miles per hour.

When it comes to design:

Apart from a beautiful look, it can reach underneath most pieces of furniture thanks to the side brushes on both sides for edge cleaning. In particular, the combination of this design and powerful suction gives you a strong vacuum capacity of cleaning every edge.

Do you need to clean bare floor or carpet?

The two-speed mode allows you to adjust the low and high level for working well on both these surfaces.

Bags of this model is great for suffers from allergens.

The HEPA filtration inside and the tight design keep you away allergens. Moreover, it’s very cheap to get a new replacement bag.

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Pros

Lightweight.

Fully sealed HEPA filtration system.

5-year warranty.

Cheap.

Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Easy to maneuver.

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Cons

No headlights.

Loud.

No swivel steering.

Can’t clean upholstery.

Doesn’t include any attachment or accessory.

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5. Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged LW1500RS

You are in need of a light unit to clean your whole big room.

You are in right place. Oreck Magneium RS is very lightweight. In place of steel, it is made from magnesium which decrease the weight to around 7.7 pounds.

You are experiencing the discomfort of being allergic.

The fully sealed bag system protects you away from allergens up to 0.3 microns inside the bag.

Your house is decorated with almost carpets and flooring.

This upright vacuum cleaner has enough power to clean both of these places.

You can adjust the high-speed level for cleaning carpet and apply the low level to work on the vinyl flooring.

In fact:

This vacuum cleaner is more efficient than many units available on the market. It is integrated the “direct suction” technology, shortening the distance between the bin and the inlet. Therefore, the efficiency is improved and the power is increased. When combing with the stiff bristles, spinning over 7,000 rpm, your model has a great vacuum capable of deep cleaning.

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Pros

Compact magnesium frame.

Long power cord.

HEPA filtration.

Super lightweight.

Easy to maneuver.

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Cons

The lack of versatility.

Expensive.

Not good to clean stairs and upholstery.

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To put it bluntly

As you can see, choosing the best bagged upright vacuum keeps you away from fatigue. And you can spend more your valuable time for other things. However, it’s not an easy task.

That’s why you should refer to my guide before visiting a website or going to a vacuum shop.

Have you had the right choice? I  am waiting for reading your decision. What do you want to let me know? Just leave a comment below.

See more: How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

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How to spot fake news on Facebook

Facebook has brought a brand new instructional tool to assist customers to spot faux news stories posted to the social networking website online.

a brand new activate will seem on the top of the app’s information Feed entitled “A way to spot fake information” if you want to provide customers recommendations and advice on How to recognize faux information tales and save you them from spreading.

Fab says it has labored in session with information literacy and fact-checking corporations, which includes Complete truth inside the United kingdom, to create the new steering.

customers may be instructed to check the internet cope with of a domain posting a story, investigating the supply and to look for other reports on the same topic as part of the brand new list of pointers, which you may test out underneath.

Adam Mosseri, the social network’s information Feed boss, said: “We know human beings want to look accurate data on Fb – and so can we.

False information is harmful to our community

It makes the arena less informed, and it erodes agree with. It’s not a brand new phenomenon, and absolutely everyone – tech businesses, media organizations, newsrooms, instructors – have a responsibility to do our part in addressing it.”

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defended the platform following America election in November when it became claimed by way of some that the presence of faux news stories surrounding Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may want to have stimulated a few voters.

“Of all of the content material on Fb, more than ninety-nine% of what humans see is authentic. Simplest a very small amount is faux information and hoaxes,” he stated.

How Does Frontline Spot On Flea Treatment Work?

If your puppy is infested with a bad case of fleas one of the fine ways to deal with it’s far to use the Frontline spot on flea remedy. This flea manage product will effectively manage fleas which are breeding and feeding on your pet’s fur. Once you apply the treatment to their fur it will kill all of the fleas, larvae, and eggs inside 24 hours. It also maintains running for a month after the application to save you fleas from coming again.

Earlier than the usage of the Frontline spot on flea treatment it is a superb concept to understand the way it works and how it kills the fleas to your cat or canine.

What are Fleas?

Fleas are tiny wingless insects which stay within the fur of mammals and feed on the blood of their hosts. They have mouthparts which might be designed for piercing the pores and skin and sucking blood. They can live in nearly any animal along with cats, puppies, rats and people. Those tiny agile creatures can jump seven inches into the air, that is around 1200 times their own frame period.

These stressful little insects reason itchy bites and rashes for their hosts. Occasionally the host animal may even suffer an allergy from the saliva of the flea and it could cause critical issues. The frequent scratching as an end result can reason hair loss. Fleas are also recognized to transmit an expansion of viral and bacterial sicknesses.

How Does it Paintings?

Frontline spot on kills the fleas for your cat or canine because it incorporates a powerful insecticide referred to as Fipronil. While you use it on the lower back of your puppy’s neck, the natural oils of their skin Paintings to spread all of it around their frame.

Fipronil is horrific information for fleas and it kills them very quickly. It targets the fearful gadget of these little bloodsucking pests and causes them to end up paralyzed and die. As soon as the Frontline spot in is first carried out, this chemical stays within the hair follicles of your dog or cat and is launched to continue killing fleas. Even supposing the fleas do now not chunk the animal, they may nevertheless die.

In case you choose Frontline Spot On Plus, it includes an extra aspect called methoprene

Which inhibits the growth of bugs. This means that it prevents the fleas from growing and reproducing with each other.

it’s far crucial which you use the Frontline Spot On treatment properly and which you follow it in keeping with the instructions. You will additionally want to keep the remedies each few months so that the fleas do now not come returned. This is one of the only approaches to save you Those terrible pests from inflicting your loved one pets discomfort and severely health issues.

Colored Diamonds – Are They Real Or Fake Diamonds?

Colored diamonds are excessive style these days. The trend for carrying them started out on the superstar Crimson Carpet, and while A-listing figures, such as Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham acquired pink diamond engagement and eternity jewelry, interest peaked. And in which the celebs go, regular style follows. But maximum Colored diamonds in recent times do now not have superstar charge tags. That is because they may be commonly treated via irradiation and temperature. So does this imply they’re faux diamonds?

Despite the fact that maximum diamonds are colorless, fancy Colored diamonds do form certainly in the Earth’s crust. However, they’re notably uncommon. Natural fancies get their coloration shades from extraordinary trace elements gift in the crystal shape of the diamond. hint nitrogen produces yellow diamonds. Other trace factors produce extraordinary shades together with Red, green, yellow, orange, blue, pink, pink and violet in addition to many shades in among, and the color may be severe (saturated) or faint.

However, their very rarity makes Natural fancies prohibitively luxurious for many.

In fact, a number of the most well-known diamonds in the international are Herbal fancies. The fabled Desire diamond, for example, is one of the maximum perfect examples of a blue diamond. The Tiffany diamond is yellow. Both are valuable.

To meet the call for the lovely look of a fancy, However, at extra inexpensive costs, gemologists have pioneered strategies to enable them to create less costly gemstones. That is now ordinary practice for most Coloured diamonds discovered in jewelry nowadays. The method is called shade enhancement and entails treating easy diamonds with an aggregate of irradiation and secure electron accelerator generation (severe warmness) to duplicate exactly the system by using which Mom Nature paperwork fancy diamonds, most effective a lot quicker! This technique complements Herbal diamonds to intense colorations But does now not alter, use up or hide internal flaws.

The process yields a myriad of stunning hues inclusive of blue, green,

Red, orange, yellow, pink, red and black diamonds, all of that are considered permanent.

Those are real, mined diamonds, that have been treated with precisely the same conditions radiation and high-temperature conditions that might have produced a Natural fancy in the Earth’s crust. they may be in every experience, real diamonds. The actual beauty and popularity of these gems lie in the reality that they integrate the unmistakable dazzle and brilliance of a diamond with the color saturation of colored gems, like rubies and emeralds.

However, there is laboratory created fake fancies too, wherein the diamond crystal changed into grown in a laboratory and now not mind. So whilst you save for Colored diamond jewelry ask approximately the origin of the gemstones and take a look at the certificate of foundation to affirm authenticity. Make sure you realize what you’re shopping for.

Should You Spend Money on Facebook Like Ads?

There is a bit of controversy approximately that the ones because a number of people dismiss them as a vanity metric.

First of all, I simply need to make certain we do not get Like Ads burdened with human beings going to locations like Fiverr and giving them five greenbacks and getting 1000 Likes. those likes are (C-R-A-P), which is not accurate for you ultimately as it’s not going to create an engaged page, which is what we’re doing with our Like Commercials – we are making an investment into Fb Like Advertisements and gambling constructing dating with our ‘Lovers’.

Many humans suppose that putting money at the back of Like Advertisements, is only an arrogance metric 

To make your page look excellent. However, Facebook loves to hold human beings on their platform & in case you’re doing Like Commercials this is one manner of keeping them on the platform. They come and prefer your web page & then you definitely construct the relationship with them to your page with statistics they’ll experience and interact with. But some humans whine, “Oh, Facebook is not displaying my posts to everybody! Do I need to pay to get it in front of my audience now?” Well yeah, every so often you do. But There are very effective approaches of doing that along with your page engagement selection of the Ads – when it’s just costing you half a cent, it is able to move along manner. Then whilst humans will Like and Proportion it will increase your organic (Free) reach because it is going for your Fans pals then all their masses of friends on Fb and so on, and you have were given a big organic reach.

Investing into Like Commercials builds an audience in your page. An engaged target audience. A targeted target audience. So you want to do your research in target market Insights, recognize which pages your perfect college students are Liking and tasty with and then, invite them to like your web page as Nicely. You do your Like ad, they prefer your page and start enticing together with your posts. Then, as I stated, once they have interaction along with your posts, it spreads like wildfire to all their pals.

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How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

I have just thrown my expensive vacuum away.

Why?

I am not a wasteful person.

In fact, it didn’t work for me even it made my back pain worse. It was not because of defects from the manufacturer. That was my fault. I thought that the most expensive vacuum is the best bagged upright vacuum and bought without considering anything else.

When searching for a suitable model with my demands. I have recognized that there are many people who need help like me.

This is the reason I write this post. I believe that you will have a proper decision after finishing reading.

How to choose the best bagged upright vacuum?

Although in this post, I will give you some choices, you should have the basic knowledge about choosing the best bagged upright vacuum.

Discover the followings:

Allergen filter

A good allergen filter works well on keeping the fine particles of dust inside the bag tightly. Thus, if your choice is right, the atmosphere in your house is so clean. On the market, even you can find out some models providing odor eliminators to get rid of the musky smell.

Extra cost for bags

All bags of the bagged upright vacuums available on the market are the disposable bags. After each emptying time, you have to change a new one. So, it's better to prepare a recurring expense, adding up over time.

What's more, the better filtration of the bag always requires more money.

However:

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

HEPA Filtration

Filtration is a part of the model. Even some companies and manufacturers add an extra layer of filtration after the motor.

For example:

The Miele vacuums come with a post motor HEPA, adding an extra layer of filtration to keep fine dust inside the model.

Remember that you can't wash these filters so their lifespan is not long (6-12 months). This leads to another added cost.

Cord length

You had better choose a long cord to avoid relocating the plug regularly. Using a short cord may be a big trouble in case you clean a large area.

I highly recommend you pick up an over-30-feet long cord.

Powerful motor and motorized brush

If you want to clean the carpet deeply, it's important to pick up a unit with a powerful motor.

10-12 amps is the most powerful range. You shouldn't choose a 5-amps motor because it's pretty weak.

In particular:

If your house is built and decorated with old hardwood, deep cracks, and carpet, it requires more power. And you can totally clean a bare floor surface with less suction. The motorized brush is very useful to clean edges or remove the embedded dirt trapped under the pieces of furniture and carpet.

Weight Vacuum

If you are experiencing back spasms, you should choose a 30-pounds bagged upright vacuum.

Extension wand and hose

On the market, there are many available choices having a detachable wand hooked up to a hose. You can easily find out one.

These things help you clean the hard-to-reach areas easier. However, the result of each case depends on the length of the extension wand and hose.

Do you clean stairs by the bagged upright vacuum?

This feature let you know which kind of vacuum suits you.

Normally:

A full-sized upright vacuum doesn't fit to work on stairs because their hoses are short. Or another reason is their frames are too cumbersome to move much.

Apart from a lightweight canister vacuum having a long hose or wand, a handheld vacuum, you may find out a suitable model to clean your stairs in my post.

What are the pros and cons of bagged upright vacuums?

Any product has its own pros and cons. The bagged upright vacuum is not an exception:

Pros:

Easy to maintain

No exposure to allergens

Doesn't cause a mess to empty

Cons:

No cordless choice

Requires a small amount for bags

A bit hard to clean stairs

Who are bagged upright vacuums for?

Answer my questions below:

Do you love the simplicity of the bagged upright vacuum cleaners?

Are you suffering from respiratory complaints or household allergies?

If your answers are yes for both of them, please choose a bagged upright vacuum to complete your task.

Care and maintenance

The best bagged upright vacuum helps you complete your work perfectly. But, to keep this perfection for a long time, you have to know how to care and maintain it:

Brush tool

Over time, brush tool will be the buildup of hair if you don't care it. Keep the brush tool clean.

Or:

It stops working forever.

So, now:

Let you use a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck in the brush fibers skillfully. After that, take a dampened rag or cloth to wipe them down.

Keep in mind to unplug before cleaning.

Dust bag

Depending on your use, you will change dust bag more or less. Normally, it's essential to change at least once or a few times every month.

If your dust bag is filled, you can't get the suction from the unit. Thus, keep it clean.

Like brush tool, while changing dust bag, you have to turn it off even unplug your vacuum. After that, you detach the hose to find out the catch opening the case.

Most vacuums are easy to access but some of them are more difficult.

Filters

Unluckily, the majority of HEPA filters can't be washed.

A small number of companies produce some washable filters. You need to check before washing. Or it can't work anymore.

In case it's possible to wash, you must dry them before putting back in the unit.

The table comparison  of the best bagged upright vacuums

I am a reader. I know that many of you don’t have much time for reading all my recommendations. Thus, you can refer to this table to have an overall:

The full review of the best bagged upright vacuum

Here is the part which everyone expects. Among a wide range of available products on the market, I recommend top 5 bagged upright vacuums based on my own experiences:

1. Hoover Platinum Collection Bagged UH3001COM

You love the benefits of an upright model and a canister but don't want to waste money on buying 2 vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Platinum Collection is a great combination of an upright and canister vacuum cleaner. It helps you deal with the standard cleaning jobs very well. And it's ideal to reach the difficult areas.

Wondering that is the bag tight? Can it contain dust well?

As you expected, the material of the bag is made from HEPA media that minimizes dust and pollen to 0.3 microns. In particular, it doesn't create the irritating wind puffs which send dust back into where you live. Thanks to the self-sealing design, you can empty the bag clean and easy.

You need an effective but lightweight model to move easily.

This is so powerful but it is light about 12 pounds. Therefore, it's very easy to take it and move from place to place without being tired.

Other features of Hoover Platinum Collection include:

This upright vacuum cleaner is integrated direct air-flow technology and wind-tunnel technology so you can reach a result as fast and effective as possible.

The Hoover Platinum Collection is attached with the following accessories: bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and telescoping wand Measures to help you complete your work quickly and easily.

Besides, there are other supports such as check-bag indicator, self-sealing HEPA bag, 2 speeds, and fingertip controls.

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Pros

Five-year warranty.

Turn on with one touch.

The upright vacuum cleaner can self-adjust to the flooring.

Not bad noise.

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Cons

Pricey.

Requires more strength when working on a carpet with too many rugs.

The big and high head of the upright vacuum is hard to fit many things.

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2. Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Vacuum

You are an owner of pet and are looking for a suitable solution.

As the name suggests, Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Allergen Pet Vacuum is specifically designed for pet odors in your house. The buildup of the pet dander and hair creates pet odors which are very hard to remove. However, it's possible with Prolux thanks to the powerful suction. The 12 amp sealed motor with 125 CFM keeps all dirt and debris inside perfectly.

You are forgetful. Don't worry.

The full bag indicator light lets you know when is the time to empty out.

You have to deal with the light dusting regularly.

It is designed with the suction bypass control to adjust the amount of suction when you are in need of vacuuming the delicate things like the light dusting.

Your floors are very valuable and expensive.

Of course, you don't want to damage them by a heavy vacuum cleaner. However, how can you clean a large space with a hand-held model?

This unit comes with soft vinyl wheels which are safe for your floors. Thus, you can freely move it on the surface of the hardwood.

To support you complete your work as well as possible, this unit is attached with many essential items such as 6 bags, extendable main wand, onboard hose, hard floor tool, upholstery tool, duster brush, and crevice tool, high-quality pet tool, and a spinning brush roll.

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Pros

The sealed motor my-pass technology

30-foot cord.

Has extension wands.

Quiet.

7-year warranty.

Deeply clean carpet.

On/ off switch.

Convenient to carry.

Super simple to replace.

Easy to understand the instruction book.

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Cons

Expensive

Pretty hard to move around.

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3. Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL Commercial Vacuum

You are looking for a product which is comfortable and easy to use.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL has been proven through the easy-to-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. This unit comes with many movements to reach the corners as well as tight spaces.

You want a model that can help you clean everything in one time.

This unit comes with ample suction which is enough to clean all: cereal, soil, cobwebs, and dust.

You are allergic. Can this model help you?

After you are done cleaning, you can check the number of allergens in the area where you work on. It effectively removes a lot of irritants and micro-fibers which is ideal for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

You need something that can work well on a large space when putting in place. The 35-feet cord is long enough to help you clean a big ground floor but you don't need to move too much.

The most outstanding feature of this model is the top-fill inner bag. It is tight but allows you to replace a new one easily.

The side edge brushes help you reach every corner and baseboard to clean the tiny dust.

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Pros

Affordable price.

Lightweight.

Thick bumpers.

Low profile design.

Solid-feeling materials.

Its wheels don’t jam and squeak.

Works well on many surfaces such as carpet, wood, and laminate.

1-year warranty.

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Cons

No attachments

Loud.

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4. Oreck Swivel Axis Upright Vacuum Cleaner 2 Tune Ups

Looking for a simple but effective model?

Oreck Axis Bagged Upright is a small design containing a lot of power.

Specifically:

The airflow at the nozzle is a hundred and five miles per hour.

When it comes to design:

Apart from a beautiful look, it can reach underneath most pieces of furniture thanks to the side brushes on both sides for edge cleaning. In particular, the combination of this design and powerful suction gives you a strong vacuum capacity of cleaning every edge.

Do you need to clean bare floor or carpet?

The two-speed mode allows you to adjust the low and high level for working well on both these surfaces.

Bags of this model is great for suffers from allergens.

The HEPA filtration inside and the tight design keep you away allergens. Moreover, it's very cheap to get a new replacement bag.

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Pros

Lightweight.

Fully sealed HEPA filtration system.

5-year warranty.

Cheap.

Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Easy to maneuver.

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Cons

No headlights.

Loud.

No swivel steering.

Can’t clean upholstery.

Doesn’t include any attachment or accessory.

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5. Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged LW1500RS

You are in need of a light unit to clean your whole big room.

You are in right place. Oreck Magneium RS is very lightweight. In place of steel, it is made from magnesium which decrease the weight to around 7.7 pounds.

You are experiencing the discomfort of being allergic.

The fully sealed bag system protects you away from allergens up to 0.3 microns inside the bag.

Your house is decorated with almost carpets and flooring.

This upright vacuum cleaner has enough power to clean both of these places.

You can adjust the high-speed level for cleaning carpet and apply the low level to work on the vinyl flooring.

In fact:

This vacuum cleaner is more efficient than many units available on the market. It is integrated the "direct suction" technology, shortening the distance between the bin and the inlet. Therefore, the efficiency is improved and the power is increased. When combing with the stiff bristles, spinning over 7,000 rpm, your model has a great vacuum capable of deep cleaning.

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Pros

Compact magnesium frame.

Long power cord.

HEPA filtration.

Super lightweight.

Easy to maneuver.

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Cons

The lack of versatility.

Expensive.

Not good to clean stairs and upholstery.

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To put it bluntly

As you can see, choosing the best bagged upright vacuum keeps you away from fatigue. And you can spend more your valuable time for other things. However, it’s not an easy task.

That’s why you should refer to my guide before visiting a website or going to a vacuum shop.

Have you had the right choice? I  am waiting for reading your decision. What do you want to let me know? Just leave a comment below.

See more: How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

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How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

I have just thrown my expensive vacuum away.

Why?

I am not a wasteful person.

In fact, it didn’t work for me even it made my back pain worse. It was not because of defects from the manufacturer. That was my fault. I thought that the most expensive vacuum is the best bagged upright vacuum and bought without considering anything else.

When searching for a suitable model with my demands. I have recognized that there are many people who need help like me.

This is the reason I write this post. I believe that you will have a proper decision after finishing reading.

How to choose the best bagged upright vacuum?

Although in this post, I will give you some choices, you should have the basic knowledge about choosing the best bagged upright vacuum.

Discover the followings:

Allergen filter

A good allergen filter works well on keeping the fine particles of dust inside the bag tightly. Thus, if your choice is right, the atmosphere in your house is so clean. On the market, even you can find out some models providing odor eliminators to get rid of the musky smell.

Extra cost for bags

All bags of the bagged upright vacuums available on the market are the disposable bags. After each emptying time, you have to change a new one. So, it’s better to prepare a recurring expense, adding up over time.

What’s more, the better filtration of the bag always requires more money.

However:

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

HEPA Filtration

Filtration is a part of the model. Even some companies and manufacturers add an extra layer of filtration after the motor.

For example:

The Miele vacuums come with a post motor HEPA, adding an extra layer of filtration to keep fine dust inside the model.

Remember that you can’t wash these filters so their lifespan is not long (6-12 months). This leads to another added cost.

Cord length

You had better choose a long cord to avoid relocating the plug regularly. Using a short cord may be a big trouble in case you clean a large area.

I highly recommend you pick up an over-30-feet long cord.

Powerful motor and motorized brush

If you want to clean the carpet deeply, it’s important to pick up a unit with a powerful motor.

10-12 amps is the most powerful range. You shouldn’t choose a 5-amps motor because it’s pretty weak.

In particular:

If your house is built and decorated with old hardwood, deep cracks, and carpet, it requires more power. And you can totally clean a bare floor surface with less suction. The motorized brush is very useful to clean edges or remove the embedded dirt trapped under the pieces of furniture and carpet.

Weight Vacuum

If you are experiencing back spasms, you should choose a 30-pounds bagged upright vacuum.

Extension wand and hose

On the market, there are many available choices having a detachable wand hooked up to a hose. You can easily find out one.

These things help you clean the hard-to-reach areas easier. However, the result of each case depends on the length of the extension wand and hose.

Do you clean stairs by the bagged upright vacuum?

This feature let you know which kind of vacuum suits you.

Normally:

A full-sized upright vacuum doesn’t fit to work on stairs because their hoses are short. Or another reason is their frames are too cumbersome to move much.

Apart from a lightweight canister vacuum having a long hose or wand, a handheld vacuum, you may find out a suitable model to clean your stairs in my post.

What are the pros and cons of bagged upright vacuums?

Any product has its own pros and cons. The bagged upright vacuum is not an exception:

Pros:

Easy to maintain

No exposure to allergens

Doesn’t cause a mess to empty

Cons:

No cordless choice

Requires a small amount for bags

A bit hard to clean stairs

Who are bagged upright vacuums for?

Answer my questions below:

Do you love the simplicity of the bagged upright vacuum cleaners?

Are you suffering from respiratory complaints or household allergies?

If your answers are yes for both of them, please choose a bagged upright vacuum to complete your task.

Care and maintenance

The best bagged upright vacuum helps you complete your work perfectly. But, to keep this perfection for a long time, you have to know how to care and maintain it:

Brush tool

Over time, brush tool will be the buildup of hair if you don’t care it. Keep the brush tool clean.

Or:

It stops working forever.

So, now:

Let you use a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck in the brush fibers skillfully. After that, take a dampened rag or cloth to wipe them down.

Keep in mind to unplug before cleaning.

Dust bag

Depending on your use, you will change dust bag more or less. Normally, it’s essential to change at least once or a few times every month.

If your dust bag is filled, you can’t get the suction from the unit. Thus, keep it clean.

Like brush tool, while changing dust bag, you have to turn it off even unplug your vacuum. After that, you detach the hose to find out the catch opening the case.

Most vacuums are easy to access but some of them are more difficult.

Filters

Unluckily, the majority of HEPA filters can’t be washed.

A small number of companies produce some washable filters. You need to check before washing. Or it can’t work anymore.

In case it’s possible to wash, you must dry them before putting back in the unit.

The table comparison  of the best bagged upright vacuums

I am a reader. I know that many of you don’t have much time for reading all my recommendations. Thus, you can refer to this table to have an overall:

The full review of the best bagged upright vacuum

Here is the part which everyone expects. Among a wide range of available products on the market, I recommend top 5 bagged upright vacuums based on my own experiences:

1. Hoover Platinum Collection Bagged UH3001COM

You love the benefits of an upright model and a canister but don’t want to waste money on buying 2 vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Platinum Collection is a great combination of an upright and canister vacuum cleaner. It helps you deal with the standard cleaning jobs very well. And it’s ideal to reach the difficult areas.

Wondering that is the bag tight? Can it contain dust well?

As you expected, the material of the bag is made from HEPA media that minimizes dust and pollen to 0.3 microns. In particular, it doesn’t create the irritating wind puffs which send dust back into where you live. Thanks to the self-sealing design, you can empty the bag clean and easy.

You need an effective but lightweight model to move easily.

This is so powerful but it is light about 12 pounds. Therefore, it’s very easy to take it and move from place to place without being tired.

Other features of Hoover Platinum Collection include:

This upright vacuum cleaner is integrated direct air-flow technology and wind-tunnel technology so you can reach a result as fast and effective as possible.

The Hoover Platinum Collection is attached with the following accessories: bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and telescoping wand Measures to help you complete your work quickly and easily.

Besides, there are other supports such as check-bag indicator, self-sealing HEPA bag, 2 speeds, and fingertip controls.

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Pros

Five-year warranty.

Turn on with one touch.

The upright vacuum cleaner can self-adjust to the flooring.

Not bad noise.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Pricey.

Requires more strength when working on a carpet with too many rugs.

The big and high head of the upright vacuum is hard to fit many things.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

2. Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Vacuum

You are an owner of pet and are looking for a suitable solution.

As the name suggests, Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Allergen Pet Vacuum is specifically designed for pet odors in your house. The buildup of the pet dander and hair creates pet odors which are very hard to remove. However, it’s possible with Prolux thanks to the powerful suction. The 12 amp sealed motor with 125 CFM keeps all dirt and debris inside perfectly.

You are forgetful. Don’t worry.

The full bag indicator light lets you know when is the time to empty out.

You have to deal with the light dusting regularly.

It is designed with the suction bypass control to adjust the amount of suction when you are in need of vacuuming the delicate things like the light dusting.

Your floors are very valuable and expensive.

Of course, you don’t want to damage them by a heavy vacuum cleaner. However, how can you clean a large space with a hand-held model?

This unit comes with soft vinyl wheels which are safe for your floors. Thus, you can freely move it on the surface of the hardwood.

To support you complete your work as well as possible, this unit is attached with many essential items such as 6 bags, extendable main wand, onboard hose, hard floor tool, upholstery tool, duster brush, and crevice tool, high-quality pet tool, and a spinning brush roll.

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Pros

The sealed motor my-pass technology

30-foot cord.

Has extension wands.

Quiet.

7-year warranty.

Deeply clean carpet.

On/ off switch.

Convenient to carry.

Super simple to replace.

Easy to understand the instruction book.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Expensive

Pretty hard to move around.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

3. Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL Commercial Vacuum

You are looking for a product which is comfortable and easy to use.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL has been proven through the easy-to-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. This unit comes with many movements to reach the corners as well as tight spaces.

You want a model that can help you clean everything in one time.

This unit comes with ample suction which is enough to clean all: cereal, soil, cobwebs, and dust.

You are allergic. Can this model help you?

After you are done cleaning, you can check the number of allergens in the area where you work on. It effectively removes a lot of irritants and micro-fibers which is ideal for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

You need something that can work well on a large space when putting in place. The 35-feet cord is long enough to help you clean a big ground floor but you don’t need to move too much.

The most outstanding feature of this model is the top-fill inner bag. It is tight but allows you to replace a new one easily.

The side edge brushes help you reach every corner and baseboard to clean the tiny dust.

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Pros

Affordable price.

Lightweight.

Thick bumpers.

Low profile design.

Solid-feeling materials.

Its wheels don’t jam and squeak.

Works well on many surfaces such as carpet, wood, and laminate.

1-year warranty.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No attachments

Loud.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

4. Oreck Swivel Axis Upright Vacuum Cleaner 2 Tune Ups

Looking for a simple but effective model?

Oreck Axis Bagged Upright is a small design containing a lot of power.

Specifically:

The airflow at the nozzle is a hundred and five miles per hour.

When it comes to design:

Apart from a beautiful look, it can reach underneath most pieces of furniture thanks to the side brushes on both sides for edge cleaning. In particular, the combination of this design and powerful suction gives you a strong vacuum capacity of cleaning every edge.

Do you need to clean bare floor or carpet?

The two-speed mode allows you to adjust the low and high level for working well on both these surfaces.

Bags of this model is great for suffers from allergens.

The HEPA filtration inside and the tight design keep you away allergens. Moreover, it’s very cheap to get a new replacement bag.

[joomdev-wpc-pros-cons disable_title=”yes” title=”Product Name…” button_text=”Buy $199.99 @Amazon” disable_button=”no” button_link=”https://amzn.to/2Ak7OVy” button_link_target=”__blank” button_rel_attr=”nofollow”][joomdev-wpc-pros]

Pros

Lightweight.

Fully sealed HEPA filtration system.

5-year warranty.

Cheap.

Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Easy to maneuver.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No headlights.

Loud.

No swivel steering.

Can’t clean upholstery.

Doesn’t include any attachment or accessory.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

5. Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged LW1500RS

You are in need of a light unit to clean your whole big room.

You are in right place. Oreck Magneium RS is very lightweight. In place of steel, it is made from magnesium which decrease the weight to around 7.7 pounds.

You are experiencing the discomfort of being allergic.

The fully sealed bag system protects you away from allergens up to 0.3 microns inside the bag.

Your house is decorated with almost carpets and flooring.

This upright vacuum cleaner has enough power to clean both of these places.

You can adjust the high-speed level for cleaning carpet and apply the low level to work on the vinyl flooring.

In fact:

This vacuum cleaner is more efficient than many units available on the market. It is integrated the “direct suction” technology, shortening the distance between the bin and the inlet. Therefore, the efficiency is improved and the power is increased. When combing with the stiff bristles, spinning over 7,000 rpm, your model has a great vacuum capable of deep cleaning.

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Pros

Compact magnesium frame.

Long power cord.

HEPA filtration.

Super lightweight.

Easy to maneuver.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

The lack of versatility.

Expensive.

Not good to clean stairs and upholstery.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

To put it bluntly

As you can see, choosing the best bagged upright vacuum keeps you away from fatigue. And you can spend more your valuable time for other things. However, it’s not an easy task.

That’s why you should refer to my guide before visiting a website or going to a vacuum shop.

Have you had the right choice? I  am waiting for reading your decision. What do you want to let me know? Just leave a comment below.

See more: How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

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How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

I have just thrown my expensive vacuum away.

Why?

I am not a wasteful person.

In fact, it didn’t work for me even it made my back pain worse. It was not because of defects from the manufacturer. That was my fault. I thought that the most expensive vacuum is the best bagged upright vacuum and bought without considering anything else.

When searching for a suitable model with my demands. I have recognized that there are many people who need help like me.

This is the reason I write this post. I believe that you will have a proper decision after finishing reading.

How to choose the best bagged upright vacuum?

Although in this post, I will give you some choices, you should have the basic knowledge about choosing the best bagged upright vacuum.

Discover the followings:

Allergen filter

A good allergen filter works well on keeping the fine particles of dust inside the bag tightly. Thus, if your choice is right, the atmosphere in your house is so clean. On the market, even you can find out some models providing odor eliminators to get rid of the musky smell.

Extra cost for bags

All bags of the bagged upright vacuums available on the market are the disposable bags. After each emptying time, you have to change a new one. So, it’s better to prepare a recurring expense, adding up over time.

What’s more, the better filtration of the bag always requires more money.

However:

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

HEPA Filtration

Filtration is a part of the model. Even some companies and manufacturers add an extra layer of filtration after the motor.

For example:

The Miele vacuums come with a post motor HEPA, adding an extra layer of filtration to keep fine dust inside the model.

Remember that you can’t wash these filters so their lifespan is not long (6-12 months). This leads to another added cost.

Cord length

You had better choose a long cord to avoid relocating the plug regularly. Using a short cord may be a big trouble in case you clean a large area.

I highly recommend you pick up an over-30-feet long cord.

Powerful motor and motorized brush

If you want to clean the carpet deeply, it’s important to pick up a unit with a powerful motor.

10-12 amps is the most powerful range. You shouldn’t choose a 5-amps motor because it’s pretty weak.

In particular:

If your house is built and decorated with old hardwood, deep cracks, and carpet, it requires more power. And you can totally clean a bare floor surface with less suction. The motorized brush is very useful to clean edges or remove the embedded dirt trapped under the pieces of furniture and carpet.

Weight Vacuum

If you are experiencing back spasms, you should choose a 30-pounds bagged upright vacuum.

Extension wand and hose

On the market, there are many available choices having a detachable wand hooked up to a hose. You can easily find out one.

These things help you clean the hard-to-reach areas easier. However, the result of each case depends on the length of the extension wand and hose.

Do you clean stairs by the bagged upright vacuum?

This feature let you know which kind of vacuum suits you.

Normally:

A full-sized upright vacuum doesn’t fit to work on stairs because their hoses are short. Or another reason is their frames are too cumbersome to move much.

Apart from a lightweight canister vacuum having a long hose or wand, a handheld vacuum, you may find out a suitable model to clean your stairs in my post.

What are the pros and cons of bagged upright vacuums?

Any product has its own pros and cons. The bagged upright vacuum is not an exception:

Pros:

Easy to maintain

No exposure to allergens

Doesn’t cause a mess to empty

Cons:

No cordless choice

Requires a small amount for bags

A bit hard to clean stairs

Who are bagged upright vacuums for?

Answer my questions below:

Do you love the simplicity of the bagged upright vacuum cleaners?

Are you suffering from respiratory complaints or household allergies?

If your answers are yes for both of them, please choose a bagged upright vacuum to complete your task.

Care and maintenance

The best bagged upright vacuum helps you complete your work perfectly. But, to keep this perfection for a long time, you have to know how to care and maintain it:

Brush tool

Over time, brush tool will be the buildup of hair if you don’t care it. Keep the brush tool clean.

Or:

It stops working forever.

So, now:

Let you use a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck in the brush fibers skillfully. After that, take a dampened rag or cloth to wipe them down.

Keep in mind to unplug before cleaning.

Dust bag

Depending on your use, you will change dust bag more or less. Normally, it’s essential to change at least once or a few times every month.

If your dust bag is filled, you can’t get the suction from the unit. Thus, keep it clean.

Like brush tool, while changing dust bag, you have to turn it off even unplug your vacuum. After that, you detach the hose to find out the catch opening the case.

Most vacuums are easy to access but some of them are more difficult.

Filters

Unluckily, the majority of HEPA filters can’t be washed.

A small number of companies produce some washable filters. You need to check before washing. Or it can’t work anymore.

In case it’s possible to wash, you must dry them before putting back in the unit.

The table comparison  of the best bagged upright vacuums

I am a reader. I know that many of you don’t have much time for reading all my recommendations. Thus, you can refer to this table to have an overall:

The full review of the best bagged upright vacuum

Here is the part which everyone expects. Among a wide range of available products on the market, I recommend top 5 bagged upright vacuums based on my own experiences:

1. Hoover Platinum Collection Bagged UH3001COM

You love the benefits of an upright model and a canister but don’t want to waste money on buying 2 vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Platinum Collection is a great combination of an upright and canister vacuum cleaner. It helps you deal with the standard cleaning jobs very well. And it’s ideal to reach the difficult areas.

Wondering that is the bag tight? Can it contain dust well?

As you expected, the material of the bag is made from HEPA media that minimizes dust and pollen to 0.3 microns. In particular, it doesn’t create the irritating wind puffs which send dust back into where you live. Thanks to the self-sealing design, you can empty the bag clean and easy.

You need an effective but lightweight model to move easily.

This is so powerful but it is light about 12 pounds. Therefore, it’s very easy to take it and move from place to place without being tired.

Other features of Hoover Platinum Collection include:

This upright vacuum cleaner is integrated direct air-flow technology and wind-tunnel technology so you can reach a result as fast and effective as possible.

The Hoover Platinum Collection is attached with the following accessories: bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and telescoping wand Measures to help you complete your work quickly and easily.

Besides, there are other supports such as check-bag indicator, self-sealing HEPA bag, 2 speeds, and fingertip controls.

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Pros

Five-year warranty.

Turn on with one touch.

The upright vacuum cleaner can self-adjust to the flooring.

Not bad noise.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Pricey.

Requires more strength when working on a carpet with too many rugs.

The big and high head of the upright vacuum is hard to fit many things.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

2. Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Vacuum

You are an owner of pet and are looking for a suitable solution.

As the name suggests, Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Allergen Pet Vacuum is specifically designed for pet odors in your house. The buildup of the pet dander and hair creates pet odors which are very hard to remove. However, it’s possible with Prolux thanks to the powerful suction. The 12 amp sealed motor with 125 CFM keeps all dirt and debris inside perfectly.

You are forgetful. Don’t worry.

The full bag indicator light lets you know when is the time to empty out.

You have to deal with the light dusting regularly.

It is designed with the suction bypass control to adjust the amount of suction when you are in need of vacuuming the delicate things like the light dusting.

Your floors are very valuable and expensive.

Of course, you don’t want to damage them by a heavy vacuum cleaner. However, how can you clean a large space with a hand-held model?

This unit comes with soft vinyl wheels which are safe for your floors. Thus, you can freely move it on the surface of the hardwood.

To support you complete your work as well as possible, this unit is attached with many essential items such as 6 bags, extendable main wand, onboard hose, hard floor tool, upholstery tool, duster brush, and crevice tool, high-quality pet tool, and a spinning brush roll.

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Pros

The sealed motor my-pass technology

30-foot cord.

Has extension wands.

Quiet.

7-year warranty.

Deeply clean carpet.

On/ off switch.

Convenient to carry.

Super simple to replace.

Easy to understand the instruction book.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Expensive

Pretty hard to move around.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

3. Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL Commercial Vacuum

You are looking for a product which is comfortable and easy to use.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL has been proven through the easy-to-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. This unit comes with many movements to reach the corners as well as tight spaces.

You want a model that can help you clean everything in one time.

This unit comes with ample suction which is enough to clean all: cereal, soil, cobwebs, and dust.

You are allergic. Can this model help you?

After you are done cleaning, you can check the number of allergens in the area where you work on. It effectively removes a lot of irritants and micro-fibers which is ideal for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

You need something that can work well on a large space when putting in place. The 35-feet cord is long enough to help you clean a big ground floor but you don’t need to move too much.

The most outstanding feature of this model is the top-fill inner bag. It is tight but allows you to replace a new one easily.

The side edge brushes help you reach every corner and baseboard to clean the tiny dust.

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Pros

Affordable price.

Lightweight.

Thick bumpers.

Low profile design.

Solid-feeling materials.

Its wheels don’t jam and squeak.

Works well on many surfaces such as carpet, wood, and laminate.

1-year warranty.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No attachments

Loud.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

4. Oreck Swivel Axis Upright Vacuum Cleaner 2 Tune Ups

Looking for a simple but effective model?

Oreck Axis Bagged Upright is a small design containing a lot of power.

Specifically:

The airflow at the nozzle is a hundred and five miles per hour.

When it comes to design:

Apart from a beautiful look, it can reach underneath most pieces of furniture thanks to the side brushes on both sides for edge cleaning. In particular, the combination of this design and powerful suction gives you a strong vacuum capacity of cleaning every edge.

Do you need to clean bare floor or carpet?

The two-speed mode allows you to adjust the low and high level for working well on both these surfaces.

Bags of this model is great for suffers from allergens.

The HEPA filtration inside and the tight design keep you away allergens. Moreover, it’s very cheap to get a new replacement bag.

[joomdev-wpc-pros-cons disable_title=”yes” title=”Product Name…” button_text=”Buy $199.99 @Amazon” disable_button=”no” button_link=”https://amzn.to/2Ak7OVy” button_link_target=”__blank” button_rel_attr=”nofollow”][joomdev-wpc-pros]

Pros

Lightweight.

Fully sealed HEPA filtration system.

5-year warranty.

Cheap.

Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Easy to maneuver.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No headlights.

Loud.

No swivel steering.

Can’t clean upholstery.

Doesn’t include any attachment or accessory.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

5. Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged LW1500RS

You are in need of a light unit to clean your whole big room.

You are in right place. Oreck Magneium RS is very lightweight. In place of steel, it is made from magnesium which decrease the weight to around 7.7 pounds.

You are experiencing the discomfort of being allergic.

The fully sealed bag system protects you away from allergens up to 0.3 microns inside the bag.

Your house is decorated with almost carpets and flooring.

This upright vacuum cleaner has enough power to clean both of these places.

You can adjust the high-speed level for cleaning carpet and apply the low level to work on the vinyl flooring.

In fact:

This vacuum cleaner is more efficient than many units available on the market. It is integrated the “direct suction” technology, shortening the distance between the bin and the inlet. Therefore, the efficiency is improved and the power is increased. When combing with the stiff bristles, spinning over 7,000 rpm, your model has a great vacuum capable of deep cleaning.

[joomdev-wpc-pros-cons disable_title=”yes” title=”Product Name…” button_text=”Buy $424.10 @Amazon” disable_button=”no” button_link=”https://amzn.to/2TEdUsC” button_link_target=”__blank” button_rel_attr=”nofollow”][joomdev-wpc-pros]

Pros

Compact magnesium frame.

Long power cord.

HEPA filtration.

Super lightweight.

Easy to maneuver.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

The lack of versatility.

Expensive.

Not good to clean stairs and upholstery.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

To put it bluntly

As you can see, choosing the best bagged upright vacuum keeps you away from fatigue. And you can spend more your valuable time for other things. However, it’s not an easy task.

That’s why you should refer to my guide before visiting a website or going to a vacuum shop.

Have you had the right choice? I  am waiting for reading your decision. What do you want to let me know? Just leave a comment below.

See more: How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

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How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

I have just thrown my expensive vacuum away.

Why?

I am not a wasteful person.

In fact, it didn’t work for me even it made my back pain worse. It was not because of defects from the manufacturer. That was my fault. I thought that the most expensive vacuum is the best bagged upright vacuum and bought without considering anything else.

When searching for a suitable model with my demands. I have recognized that there are many people who need help like me.

This is the reason I write this post. I believe that you will have a proper decision after finishing reading.

How to choose the best bagged upright vacuum?

Although in this post, I will give you some choices, you should have the basic knowledge about choosing the best bagged upright vacuum.

Discover the followings:

Allergen filter

A good allergen filter works well on keeping the fine particles of dust inside the bag tightly. Thus, if your choice is right, the atmosphere in your house is so clean. On the market, even you can find out some models providing odor eliminators to get rid of the musky smell.

Extra cost for bags

All bags of the bagged upright vacuums available on the market are the disposable bags. After each emptying time, you have to change a new one. So, it's better to prepare a recurring expense, adding up over time.

What's more, the better filtration of the bag always requires more money.

However:

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

HEPA Filtration

Filtration is a part of the model. Even some companies and manufacturers add an extra layer of filtration after the motor.

For example:

The Miele vacuums come with a post motor HEPA, adding an extra layer of filtration to keep fine dust inside the model.

Remember that you can't wash these filters so their lifespan is not long (6-12 months). This leads to another added cost.

Cord length

You had better choose a long cord to avoid relocating the plug regularly. Using a short cord may be a big trouble in case you clean a large area.

I highly recommend you pick up an over-30-feet long cord.

Powerful motor and motorized brush

If you want to clean the carpet deeply, it's important to pick up a unit with a powerful motor.

10-12 amps is the most powerful range. You shouldn't choose a 5-amps motor because it's pretty weak.

In particular:

If your house is built and decorated with old hardwood, deep cracks, and carpet, it requires more power. And you can totally clean a bare floor surface with less suction. The motorized brush is very useful to clean edges or remove the embedded dirt trapped under the pieces of furniture and carpet.

Weight Vacuum

If you are experiencing back spasms, you should choose a 30-pounds bagged upright vacuum.

Extension wand and hose

On the market, there are many available choices having a detachable wand hooked up to a hose. You can easily find out one.

These things help you clean the hard-to-reach areas easier. However, the result of each case depends on the length of the extension wand and hose.

Do you clean stairs by the bagged upright vacuum?

This feature let you know which kind of vacuum suits you.

Normally:

A full-sized upright vacuum doesn't fit to work on stairs because their hoses are short. Or another reason is their frames are too cumbersome to move much.

Apart from a lightweight canister vacuum having a long hose or wand, a handheld vacuum, you may find out a suitable model to clean your stairs in my post.

What are the pros and cons of bagged upright vacuums?

Any product has its own pros and cons. The bagged upright vacuum is not an exception:

Pros:

Easy to maintain

No exposure to allergens

Doesn't cause a mess to empty

Cons:

No cordless choice

Requires a small amount for bags

A bit hard to clean stairs

Who are bagged upright vacuums for?

Answer my questions below:

Do you love the simplicity of the bagged upright vacuum cleaners?

Are you suffering from respiratory complaints or household allergies?

If your answers are yes for both of them, please choose a bagged upright vacuum to complete your task.

Care and maintenance

The best bagged upright vacuum helps you complete your work perfectly. But, to keep this perfection for a long time, you have to know how to care and maintain it:

Brush tool

Over time, brush tool will be the buildup of hair if you don't care it. Keep the brush tool clean.

Or:

It stops working forever.

So, now:

Let you use a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck in the brush fibers skillfully. After that, take a dampened rag or cloth to wipe them down.

Keep in mind to unplug before cleaning.

Dust bag

Depending on your use, you will change dust bag more or less. Normally, it's essential to change at least once or a few times every month.

If your dust bag is filled, you can't get the suction from the unit. Thus, keep it clean.

Like brush tool, while changing dust bag, you have to turn it off even unplug your vacuum. After that, you detach the hose to find out the catch opening the case.

Most vacuums are easy to access but some of them are more difficult.

Filters

Unluckily, the majority of HEPA filters can't be washed.

A small number of companies produce some washable filters. You need to check before washing. Or it can't work anymore.

In case it's possible to wash, you must dry them before putting back in the unit.

The table comparison  of the best bagged upright vacuums

I am a reader. I know that many of you don’t have much time for reading all my recommendations. Thus, you can refer to this table to have an overall:

The full review of the best bagged upright vacuum

Here is the part which everyone expects. Among a wide range of available products on the market, I recommend top 5 bagged upright vacuums based on my own experiences:

1. Hoover Platinum Collection Bagged UH3001COM

You love the benefits of an upright model and a canister but don't want to waste money on buying 2 vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Platinum Collection is a great combination of an upright and canister vacuum cleaner. It helps you deal with the standard cleaning jobs very well. And it's ideal to reach the difficult areas.

Wondering that is the bag tight? Can it contain dust well?

As you expected, the material of the bag is made from HEPA media that minimizes dust and pollen to 0.3 microns. In particular, it doesn't create the irritating wind puffs which send dust back into where you live. Thanks to the self-sealing design, you can empty the bag clean and easy.

You need an effective but lightweight model to move easily.

This is so powerful but it is light about 12 pounds. Therefore, it's very easy to take it and move from place to place without being tired.

Other features of Hoover Platinum Collection include:

This upright vacuum cleaner is integrated direct air-flow technology and wind-tunnel technology so you can reach a result as fast and effective as possible.

The Hoover Platinum Collection is attached with the following accessories: bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and telescoping wand Measures to help you complete your work quickly and easily.

Besides, there are other supports such as check-bag indicator, self-sealing HEPA bag, 2 speeds, and fingertip controls.

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Pros

Five-year warranty.

Turn on with one touch.

The upright vacuum cleaner can self-adjust to the flooring.

Not bad noise.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Pricey.

Requires more strength when working on a carpet with too many rugs.

The big and high head of the upright vacuum is hard to fit many things.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

2. Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Vacuum

You are an owner of pet and are looking for a suitable solution.

As the name suggests, Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Allergen Pet Vacuum is specifically designed for pet odors in your house. The buildup of the pet dander and hair creates pet odors which are very hard to remove. However, it's possible with Prolux thanks to the powerful suction. The 12 amp sealed motor with 125 CFM keeps all dirt and debris inside perfectly.

You are forgetful. Don't worry.

The full bag indicator light lets you know when is the time to empty out.

You have to deal with the light dusting regularly.

It is designed with the suction bypass control to adjust the amount of suction when you are in need of vacuuming the delicate things like the light dusting.

Your floors are very valuable and expensive.

Of course, you don't want to damage them by a heavy vacuum cleaner. However, how can you clean a large space with a hand-held model?

This unit comes with soft vinyl wheels which are safe for your floors. Thus, you can freely move it on the surface of the hardwood.

To support you complete your work as well as possible, this unit is attached with many essential items such as 6 bags, extendable main wand, onboard hose, hard floor tool, upholstery tool, duster brush, and crevice tool, high-quality pet tool, and a spinning brush roll.

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Pros

The sealed motor my-pass technology

30-foot cord.

Has extension wands.

Quiet.

7-year warranty.

Deeply clean carpet.

On/ off switch.

Convenient to carry.

Super simple to replace.

Easy to understand the instruction book.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Expensive

Pretty hard to move around.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

3. Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL Commercial Vacuum

You are looking for a product which is comfortable and easy to use.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL has been proven through the easy-to-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. This unit comes with many movements to reach the corners as well as tight spaces.

You want a model that can help you clean everything in one time.

This unit comes with ample suction which is enough to clean all: cereal, soil, cobwebs, and dust.

You are allergic. Can this model help you?

After you are done cleaning, you can check the number of allergens in the area where you work on. It effectively removes a lot of irritants and micro-fibers which is ideal for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

You need something that can work well on a large space when putting in place. The 35-feet cord is long enough to help you clean a big ground floor but you don't need to move too much.

The most outstanding feature of this model is the top-fill inner bag. It is tight but allows you to replace a new one easily.

The side edge brushes help you reach every corner and baseboard to clean the tiny dust.

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Pros

Affordable price.

Lightweight.

Thick bumpers.

Low profile design.

Solid-feeling materials.

Its wheels don’t jam and squeak.

Works well on many surfaces such as carpet, wood, and laminate.

1-year warranty.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No attachments

Loud.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

4. Oreck Swivel Axis Upright Vacuum Cleaner 2 Tune Ups

Looking for a simple but effective model?

Oreck Axis Bagged Upright is a small design containing a lot of power.

Specifically:

The airflow at the nozzle is a hundred and five miles per hour.

When it comes to design:

Apart from a beautiful look, it can reach underneath most pieces of furniture thanks to the side brushes on both sides for edge cleaning. In particular, the combination of this design and powerful suction gives you a strong vacuum capacity of cleaning every edge.

Do you need to clean bare floor or carpet?

The two-speed mode allows you to adjust the low and high level for working well on both these surfaces.

Bags of this model is great for suffers from allergens.

The HEPA filtration inside and the tight design keep you away allergens. Moreover, it's very cheap to get a new replacement bag.

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Pros

Lightweight.

Fully sealed HEPA filtration system.

5-year warranty.

Cheap.

Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Easy to maneuver.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No headlights.

Loud.

No swivel steering.

Can’t clean upholstery.

Doesn’t include any attachment or accessory.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

5. Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged LW1500RS

You are in need of a light unit to clean your whole big room.

You are in right place. Oreck Magneium RS is very lightweight. In place of steel, it is made from magnesium which decrease the weight to around 7.7 pounds.

You are experiencing the discomfort of being allergic.

The fully sealed bag system protects you away from allergens up to 0.3 microns inside the bag.

Your house is decorated with almost carpets and flooring.

This upright vacuum cleaner has enough power to clean both of these places.

You can adjust the high-speed level for cleaning carpet and apply the low level to work on the vinyl flooring.

In fact:

This vacuum cleaner is more efficient than many units available on the market. It is integrated the "direct suction" technology, shortening the distance between the bin and the inlet. Therefore, the efficiency is improved and the power is increased. When combing with the stiff bristles, spinning over 7,000 rpm, your model has a great vacuum capable of deep cleaning.

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Pros

Compact magnesium frame.

Long power cord.

HEPA filtration.

Super lightweight.

Easy to maneuver.

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Cons

The lack of versatility.

Expensive.

Not good to clean stairs and upholstery.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

To put it bluntly

As you can see, choosing the best bagged upright vacuum keeps you away from fatigue. And you can spend more your valuable time for other things. However, it’s not an easy task.

That’s why you should refer to my guide before visiting a website or going to a vacuum shop.

Have you had the right choice? I  am waiting for reading your decision. What do you want to let me know? Just leave a comment below.

See more: How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

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How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

I have just thrown my expensive vacuum away.

Why?

I am not a wasteful person.

In fact, it didn’t work for me even it made my back pain worse. It was not because of defects from the manufacturer. That was my fault. I thought that the most expensive vacuum is the best bagged upright vacuum and bought without considering anything else.

When searching for a suitable model with my demands. I have recognized that there are many people who need help like me.

This is the reason I write this post. I believe that you will have a proper decision after finishing reading.

How to choose the best bagged upright vacuum?

Although in this post, I will give you some choices, you should have the basic knowledge about choosing the best bagged upright vacuum.

Discover the followings:

Allergen filter

A good allergen filter works well on keeping the fine particles of dust inside the bag tightly. Thus, if your choice is right, the atmosphere in your house is so clean. On the market, even you can find out some models providing odor eliminators to get rid of the musky smell.

Extra cost for bags

All bags of the bagged upright vacuums available on the market are the disposable bags. After each emptying time, you have to change a new one. So, it’s better to prepare a recurring expense, adding up over time.

What’s more, the better filtration of the bag always requires more money.

However:

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

HEPA Filtration

Filtration is a part of the model. Even some companies and manufacturers add an extra layer of filtration after the motor.

For example:

The Miele vacuums come with a post motor HEPA, adding an extra layer of filtration to keep fine dust inside the model.

Remember that you can’t wash these filters so their lifespan is not long (6-12 months). This leads to another added cost.

Cord length

You had better choose a long cord to avoid relocating the plug regularly. Using a short cord may be a big trouble in case you clean a large area.

I highly recommend you pick up an over-30-feet long cord.

Powerful motor and motorized brush

If you want to clean the carpet deeply, it’s important to pick up a unit with a powerful motor.

10-12 amps is the most powerful range. You shouldn’t choose a 5-amps motor because it’s pretty weak.

In particular:

If your house is built and decorated with old hardwood, deep cracks, and carpet, it requires more power. And you can totally clean a bare floor surface with less suction. The motorized brush is very useful to clean edges or remove the embedded dirt trapped under the pieces of furniture and carpet.

Weight Vacuum

If you are experiencing back spasms, you should choose a 30-pounds bagged upright vacuum.

Extension wand and hose

On the market, there are many available choices having a detachable wand hooked up to a hose. You can easily find out one.

These things help you clean the hard-to-reach areas easier. However, the result of each case depends on the length of the extension wand and hose.

Do you clean stairs by the bagged upright vacuum?

This feature let you know which kind of vacuum suits you.

Normally:

A full-sized upright vacuum doesn’t fit to work on stairs because their hoses are short. Or another reason is their frames are too cumbersome to move much.

Apart from a lightweight canister vacuum having a long hose or wand, a handheld vacuum, you may find out a suitable model to clean your stairs in my post.

What are the pros and cons of bagged upright vacuums?

Any product has its own pros and cons. The bagged upright vacuum is not an exception:

Pros:

Easy to maintain

No exposure to allergens

Doesn’t cause a mess to empty

Cons:

No cordless choice

Requires a small amount for bags

A bit hard to clean stairs

Who are bagged upright vacuums for?

Answer my questions below:

Do you love the simplicity of the bagged upright vacuum cleaners?

Are you suffering from respiratory complaints or household allergies?

If your answers are yes for both of them, please choose a bagged upright vacuum to complete your task.

Care and maintenance

The best bagged upright vacuum helps you complete your work perfectly. But, to keep this perfection for a long time, you have to know how to care and maintain it:

Brush tool

Over time, brush tool will be the buildup of hair if you don’t care it. Keep the brush tool clean.

Or:

It stops working forever.

So, now:

Let you use a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck in the brush fibers skillfully. After that, take a dampened rag or cloth to wipe them down.

Keep in mind to unplug before cleaning.

Dust bag

Depending on your use, you will change dust bag more or less. Normally, it’s essential to change at least once or a few times every month.

If your dust bag is filled, you can’t get the suction from the unit. Thus, keep it clean.

Like brush tool, while changing dust bag, you have to turn it off even unplug your vacuum. After that, you detach the hose to find out the catch opening the case.

Most vacuums are easy to access but some of them are more difficult.

Filters

Unluckily, the majority of HEPA filters can’t be washed.

A small number of companies produce some washable filters. You need to check before washing. Or it can’t work anymore.

In case it’s possible to wash, you must dry them before putting back in the unit.

The table comparison  of the best bagged upright vacuums

I am a reader. I know that many of you don’t have much time for reading all my recommendations. Thus, you can refer to this table to have an overall:

The full review of the best bagged upright vacuum

Here is the part which everyone expects. Among a wide range of available products on the market, I recommend top 5 bagged upright vacuums based on my own experiences:

1. Hoover Platinum Collection Bagged UH3001COM

You love the benefits of an upright model and a canister but don’t want to waste money on buying 2 vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Platinum Collection is a great combination of an upright and canister vacuum cleaner. It helps you deal with the standard cleaning jobs very well. And it’s ideal to reach the difficult areas.

Wondering that is the bag tight? Can it contain dust well?

As you expected, the material of the bag is made from HEPA media that minimizes dust and pollen to 0.3 microns. In particular, it doesn’t create the irritating wind puffs which send dust back into where you live. Thanks to the self-sealing design, you can empty the bag clean and easy.

You need an effective but lightweight model to move easily.

This is so powerful but it is light about 12 pounds. Therefore, it’s very easy to take it and move from place to place without being tired.

Other features of Hoover Platinum Collection include:

This upright vacuum cleaner is integrated direct air-flow technology and wind-tunnel technology so you can reach a result as fast and effective as possible.

The Hoover Platinum Collection is attached with the following accessories: bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and telescoping wand Measures to help you complete your work quickly and easily.

Besides, there are other supports such as check-bag indicator, self-sealing HEPA bag, 2 speeds, and fingertip controls.

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Pros

Five-year warranty.

Turn on with one touch.

The upright vacuum cleaner can self-adjust to the flooring.

Not bad noise.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Pricey.

Requires more strength when working on a carpet with too many rugs.

The big and high head of the upright vacuum is hard to fit many things.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

2. Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Vacuum

You are an owner of pet and are looking for a suitable solution.

As the name suggests, Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Allergen Pet Vacuum is specifically designed for pet odors in your house. The buildup of the pet dander and hair creates pet odors which are very hard to remove. However, it’s possible with Prolux thanks to the powerful suction. The 12 amp sealed motor with 125 CFM keeps all dirt and debris inside perfectly.

You are forgetful. Don’t worry.

The full bag indicator light lets you know when is the time to empty out.

You have to deal with the light dusting regularly.

It is designed with the suction bypass control to adjust the amount of suction when you are in need of vacuuming the delicate things like the light dusting.

Your floors are very valuable and expensive.

Of course, you don’t want to damage them by a heavy vacuum cleaner. However, how can you clean a large space with a hand-held model?

This unit comes with soft vinyl wheels which are safe for your floors. Thus, you can freely move it on the surface of the hardwood.

To support you complete your work as well as possible, this unit is attached with many essential items such as 6 bags, extendable main wand, onboard hose, hard floor tool, upholstery tool, duster brush, and crevice tool, high-quality pet tool, and a spinning brush roll.

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Pros

The sealed motor my-pass technology

30-foot cord.

Has extension wands.

Quiet.

7-year warranty.

Deeply clean carpet.

On/ off switch.

Convenient to carry.

Super simple to replace.

Easy to understand the instruction book.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

Expensive

Pretty hard to move around.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

3. Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL Commercial Vacuum

You are looking for a product which is comfortable and easy to use.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL has been proven through the easy-to-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. This unit comes with many movements to reach the corners as well as tight spaces.

You want a model that can help you clean everything in one time.

This unit comes with ample suction which is enough to clean all: cereal, soil, cobwebs, and dust.

You are allergic. Can this model help you?

After you are done cleaning, you can check the number of allergens in the area where you work on. It effectively removes a lot of irritants and micro-fibers which is ideal for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

You need something that can work well on a large space when putting in place. The 35-feet cord is long enough to help you clean a big ground floor but you don’t need to move too much.

The most outstanding feature of this model is the top-fill inner bag. It is tight but allows you to replace a new one easily.

The side edge brushes help you reach every corner and baseboard to clean the tiny dust.

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Pros

Affordable price.

Lightweight.

Thick bumpers.

Low profile design.

Solid-feeling materials.

Its wheels don’t jam and squeak.

Works well on many surfaces such as carpet, wood, and laminate.

1-year warranty.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No attachments

Loud.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

4. Oreck Swivel Axis Upright Vacuum Cleaner 2 Tune Ups

Looking for a simple but effective model?

Oreck Axis Bagged Upright is a small design containing a lot of power.

Specifically:

The airflow at the nozzle is a hundred and five miles per hour.

When it comes to design:

Apart from a beautiful look, it can reach underneath most pieces of furniture thanks to the side brushes on both sides for edge cleaning. In particular, the combination of this design and powerful suction gives you a strong vacuum capacity of cleaning every edge.

Do you need to clean bare floor or carpet?

The two-speed mode allows you to adjust the low and high level for working well on both these surfaces.

Bags of this model is great for suffers from allergens.

The HEPA filtration inside and the tight design keep you away allergens. Moreover, it’s very cheap to get a new replacement bag.

[joomdev-wpc-pros-cons disable_title=”yes” title=”Product Name…” button_text=”Buy $199.99 @Amazon” disable_button=”no” button_link=”https://amzn.to/2Ak7OVy” button_link_target=”__blank” button_rel_attr=”nofollow”][joomdev-wpc-pros]

Pros

Lightweight.

Fully sealed HEPA filtration system.

5-year warranty.

Cheap.

Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Easy to maneuver.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

No headlights.

Loud.

No swivel steering.

Can’t clean upholstery.

Doesn’t include any attachment or accessory.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

5. Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged LW1500RS

You are in need of a light unit to clean your whole big room.

You are in right place. Oreck Magneium RS is very lightweight. In place of steel, it is made from magnesium which decrease the weight to around 7.7 pounds.

You are experiencing the discomfort of being allergic.

The fully sealed bag system protects you away from allergens up to 0.3 microns inside the bag.

Your house is decorated with almost carpets and flooring.

This upright vacuum cleaner has enough power to clean both of these places.

You can adjust the high-speed level for cleaning carpet and apply the low level to work on the vinyl flooring.

In fact:

This vacuum cleaner is more efficient than many units available on the market. It is integrated the “direct suction” technology, shortening the distance between the bin and the inlet. Therefore, the efficiency is improved and the power is increased. When combing with the stiff bristles, spinning over 7,000 rpm, your model has a great vacuum capable of deep cleaning.

[joomdev-wpc-pros-cons disable_title=”yes” title=”Product Name…” button_text=”Buy $424.10 @Amazon” disable_button=”no” button_link=”https://amzn.to/2TEdUsC” button_link_target=”__blank” button_rel_attr=”nofollow”][joomdev-wpc-pros]

Pros

Compact magnesium frame.

Long power cord.

HEPA filtration.

Super lightweight.

Easy to maneuver.

[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]

Cons

The lack of versatility.

Expensive.

Not good to clean stairs and upholstery.

[/joomdev-wpc-cons][/joomdev-wpc-pros-cons]

To put it bluntly

As you can see, choosing the best bagged upright vacuum keeps you away from fatigue. And you can spend more your valuable time for other things. However, it’s not an easy task.

That’s why you should refer to my guide before visiting a website or going to a vacuum shop.

Have you had the right choice? I  am waiting for reading your decision. What do you want to let me know? Just leave a comment below.

See more: How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

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How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

I have just thrown my expensive vacuum away.

Why?

I am not a wasteful person.

In fact, it didn’t work for me even it made my back pain worse. It was not because of defects from the manufacturer. That was my fault. I thought that the most expensive vacuum is the best bagged upright vacuum and bought without considering anything else.

When searching for a suitable model with my demands. I have recognized that there are many people who need help like me.

This is the reason I write this post. I believe that you will have a proper decision after finishing reading.

How to choose the best bagged upright vacuum?

Although in this post, I will give you some choices, you should have the basic knowledge about choosing the best bagged upright vacuum.

Discover the followings:

Allergen filter

A good allergen filter works well on keeping the fine particles of dust inside the bag tightly. Thus, if your choice is right, the atmosphere in your house is so clean. On the market, even you can find out some models providing odor eliminators to get rid of the musky smell.

Extra cost for bags

All bags of the bagged upright vacuums available on the market are the disposable bags. After each emptying time, you have to change a new one. So, it's better to prepare a recurring expense, adding up over time.

What's more, the better filtration of the bag always requires more money.

However:

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

HEPA Filtration

Filtration is a part of the model. Even some companies and manufacturers add an extra layer of filtration after the motor.

For example:

The Miele vacuums come with a post motor HEPA, adding an extra layer of filtration to keep fine dust inside the model.

Remember that you can't wash these filters so their lifespan is not long (6-12 months). This leads to another added cost.

Cord length

You had better choose a long cord to avoid relocating the plug regularly. Using a short cord may be a big trouble in case you clean a large area.

I highly recommend you pick up an over-30-feet long cord.

Powerful motor and motorized brush

If you want to clean the carpet deeply, it's important to pick up a unit with a powerful motor.

10-12 amps is the most powerful range. You shouldn't choose a 5-amps motor because it's pretty weak.

In particular:

If your house is built and decorated with old hardwood, deep cracks, and carpet, it requires more power. And you can totally clean a bare floor surface with less suction. The motorized brush is very useful to clean edges or remove the embedded dirt trapped under the pieces of furniture and carpet.

Weight Vacuum

If you are experiencing back spasms, you should choose a 30-pounds bagged upright vacuum.

Extension wand and hose

On the market, there are many available choices having a detachable wand hooked up to a hose. You can easily find out one.

These things help you clean the hard-to-reach areas easier. However, the result of each case depends on the length of the extension wand and hose.

Do you clean stairs by the bagged upright vacuum?

This feature let you know which kind of vacuum suits you.

Normally:

A full-sized upright vacuum doesn't fit to work on stairs because their hoses are short. Or another reason is their frames are too cumbersome to move much.

Apart from a lightweight canister vacuum having a long hose or wand, a handheld vacuum, you may find out a suitable model to clean your stairs in my post.

What are the pros and cons of bagged upright vacuums?

Any product has its own pros and cons. The bagged upright vacuum is not an exception:

Pros:

Easy to maintain

No exposure to allergens

Doesn't cause a mess to empty

Cons:

No cordless choice

Requires a small amount for bags

A bit hard to clean stairs

Who are bagged upright vacuums for?

Answer my questions below:

Do you love the simplicity of the bagged upright vacuum cleaners?

Are you suffering from respiratory complaints or household allergies?

If your answers are yes for both of them, please choose a bagged upright vacuum to complete your task.

Care and maintenance

The best bagged upright vacuum helps you complete your work perfectly. But, to keep this perfection for a long time, you have to know how to care and maintain it:

Brush tool

Over time, brush tool will be the buildup of hair if you don't care it. Keep the brush tool clean.

Or:

It stops working forever.

So, now:

Let you use a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck in the brush fibers skillfully. After that, take a dampened rag or cloth to wipe them down.

Keep in mind to unplug before cleaning.

Dust bag

Depending on your use, you will change dust bag more or less. Normally, it's essential to change at least once or a few times every month.

If your dust bag is filled, you can't get the suction from the unit. Thus, keep it clean.

Like brush tool, while changing dust bag, you have to turn it off even unplug your vacuum. After that, you detach the hose to find out the catch opening the case.

Most vacuums are easy to access but some of them are more difficult.

Filters

Unluckily, the majority of HEPA filters can't be washed.

A small number of companies produce some washable filters. You need to check before washing. Or it can't work anymore.

In case it's possible to wash, you must dry them before putting back in the unit.

The table comparison  of the best bagged upright vacuums

I am a reader. I know that many of you don’t have much time for reading all my recommendations. Thus, you can refer to this table to have an overall:

The full review of the best bagged upright vacuum

Here is the part which everyone expects. Among a wide range of available products on the market, I recommend top 5 bagged upright vacuums based on my own experiences:

1. Hoover Platinum Collection Bagged UH3001COM

You love the benefits of an upright model and a canister but don't want to waste money on buying 2 vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Platinum Collection is a great combination of an upright and canister vacuum cleaner. It helps you deal with the standard cleaning jobs very well. And it's ideal to reach the difficult areas.

Wondering that is the bag tight? Can it contain dust well?

As you expected, the material of the bag is made from HEPA media that minimizes dust and pollen to 0.3 microns. In particular, it doesn't create the irritating wind puffs which send dust back into where you live. Thanks to the self-sealing design, you can empty the bag clean and easy.

You need an effective but lightweight model to move easily.

This is so powerful but it is light about 12 pounds. Therefore, it's very easy to take it and move from place to place without being tired.

Other features of Hoover Platinum Collection include:

This upright vacuum cleaner is integrated direct air-flow technology and wind-tunnel technology so you can reach a result as fast and effective as possible.

The Hoover Platinum Collection is attached with the following accessories: bare-floor brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and telescoping wand Measures to help you complete your work quickly and easily.

Besides, there are other supports such as check-bag indicator, self-sealing HEPA bag, 2 speeds, and fingertip controls.

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Pros

Five-year warranty.

Turn on with one touch.

The upright vacuum cleaner can self-adjust to the flooring.

Not bad noise.

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Cons

Pricey.

Requires more strength when working on a carpet with too many rugs.

The big and high head of the upright vacuum is hard to fit many things.

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2. Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Vacuum

You are an owner of pet and are looking for a suitable solution.

As the name suggests, Prolux LED Upright Sealed H-Grade HEPA Allergen Pet Vacuum is specifically designed for pet odors in your house. The buildup of the pet dander and hair creates pet odors which are very hard to remove. However, it's possible with Prolux thanks to the powerful suction. The 12 amp sealed motor with 125 CFM keeps all dirt and debris inside perfectly.

You are forgetful. Don't worry.

The full bag indicator light lets you know when is the time to empty out.

You have to deal with the light dusting regularly.

It is designed with the suction bypass control to adjust the amount of suction when you are in need of vacuuming the delicate things like the light dusting.

Your floors are very valuable and expensive.

Of course, you don't want to damage them by a heavy vacuum cleaner. However, how can you clean a large space with a hand-held model?

This unit comes with soft vinyl wheels which are safe for your floors. Thus, you can freely move it on the surface of the hardwood.

To support you complete your work as well as possible, this unit is attached with many essential items such as 6 bags, extendable main wand, onboard hose, hard floor tool, upholstery tool, duster brush, and crevice tool, high-quality pet tool, and a spinning brush roll.

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Pros

The sealed motor my-pass technology

30-foot cord.

Has extension wands.

Quiet.

7-year warranty.

Deeply clean carpet.

On/ off switch.

Convenient to carry.

Super simple to replace.

Easy to understand the instruction book.

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Cons

Expensive

Pretty hard to move around.

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3. Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL Commercial Vacuum

You are looking for a product which is comfortable and easy to use.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS XL has been proven through the easy-to-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. This unit comes with many movements to reach the corners as well as tight spaces.

You want a model that can help you clean everything in one time.

This unit comes with ample suction which is enough to clean all: cereal, soil, cobwebs, and dust.

You are allergic. Can this model help you?

After you are done cleaning, you can check the number of allergens in the area where you work on. It effectively removes a lot of irritants and micro-fibers which is ideal for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.

You need something that can work well on a large space when putting in place. The 35-feet cord is long enough to help you clean a big ground floor but you don't need to move too much.

The most outstanding feature of this model is the top-fill inner bag. It is tight but allows you to replace a new one easily.

The side edge brushes help you reach every corner and baseboard to clean the tiny dust.

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Pros

Affordable price.

Lightweight.

Thick bumpers.

Low profile design.

Solid-feeling materials.

Its wheels don’t jam and squeak.

Works well on many surfaces such as carpet, wood, and laminate.

1-year warranty.

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Cons

No attachments

Loud.

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4. Oreck Swivel Axis Upright Vacuum Cleaner 2 Tune Ups

Looking for a simple but effective model?

Oreck Axis Bagged Upright is a small design containing a lot of power.

Specifically:

The airflow at the nozzle is a hundred and five miles per hour.

When it comes to design:

Apart from a beautiful look, it can reach underneath most pieces of furniture thanks to the side brushes on both sides for edge cleaning. In particular, the combination of this design and powerful suction gives you a strong vacuum capacity of cleaning every edge.

Do you need to clean bare floor or carpet?

The two-speed mode allows you to adjust the low and high level for working well on both these surfaces.

Bags of this model is great for suffers from allergens.

The HEPA filtration inside and the tight design keep you away allergens. Moreover, it's very cheap to get a new replacement bag.

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Pros

Lightweight.

Fully sealed HEPA filtration system.

5-year warranty.

Cheap.

Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Easy to maneuver.

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Cons

No headlights.

Loud.

No swivel steering.

Can’t clean upholstery.

Doesn’t include any attachment or accessory.

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5. Oreck Magnesium RS Swivel-Steering Bagged LW1500RS

You are in need of a light unit to clean your whole big room.

You are in right place. Oreck Magneium RS is very lightweight. In place of steel, it is made from magnesium which decrease the weight to around 7.7 pounds.

You are experiencing the discomfort of being allergic.

The fully sealed bag system protects you away from allergens up to 0.3 microns inside the bag.

Your house is decorated with almost carpets and flooring.

This upright vacuum cleaner has enough power to clean both of these places.

You can adjust the high-speed level for cleaning carpet and apply the low level to work on the vinyl flooring.

In fact:

This vacuum cleaner is more efficient than many units available on the market. It is integrated the "direct suction" technology, shortening the distance between the bin and the inlet. Therefore, the efficiency is improved and the power is increased. When combing with the stiff bristles, spinning over 7,000 rpm, your model has a great vacuum capable of deep cleaning.

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Pros

Compact magnesium frame.

Long power cord.

HEPA filtration.

Super lightweight.

Easy to maneuver.

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Cons

The lack of versatility.

Expensive.

Not good to clean stairs and upholstery.

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To put it bluntly

As you can see, choosing the best bagged upright vacuum keeps you away from fatigue. And you can spend more your valuable time for other things. However, it’s not an easy task.

That’s why you should refer to my guide before visiting a website or going to a vacuum shop.

Have you had the right choice? I  am waiting for reading your decision. What do you want to let me know? Just leave a comment below.

See more: How Does The Best Bagged Upright Vacuum Keep You Away From Fatigue?

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