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✪ 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓- 𝐂~𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐎

୨ৎ － 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬 - In which the two ex high-school sweethearts cross paths in their final night in Las Vegas, tension from their pasts building as they make the last night the most memorable.

୨ৎ — 𝐂𝐖. 18+, dom!matt, fem!reader, smut, language, public(kinda?) dirty talk, light degradation, pet names, teasing, light fluff, risky sexual encounter, fingering, detailed intercourse.

✩－ℳ𝒾𝓂𝒿’𝓈 𝓃ℴ𝓉ℯ | I’m not a huge fan of this, and I’m still working on improving my smut, but it’ll have to surface because if I have to edit this one more time, I’ll probably die.

୨ৎ －Graduating Class of 2021 －୨ৎ

✰－ Since kindergarten Y/n had dreamt of the day she officially entered adulthood. She found the idea of being bossed around by adults had been overwhelming, and being bribed into eating green vegetables that looked disgusting, was unethical. In the little girls head, being an adult was being free. And freedom to Y/n, was graduating high-school.

－ Never once did the girl think she’d find herself filled with more joy seeing a boy cross the stage, more than herself. But here she was, tears threatening to fall down her cheeks dramatically as she watched the brunette boy cross the stage. Chris shook hands with the grey haired man before gently taking his diploma, holding up the certificate proudly.

✰－ The blue cap that rested atop his head of tousled hair slid down every now and then, making the triplet’s hand fly up to steady the awkward position. Y/n had resisted the urge to giggle every time she saw the pink tint his cheeks, knowing exactly what the shyness had been stemming from. God, he was so pissed about wearing the gown.

－ She laughed over the tears, sniffling as she watched him awkwardly smile toward the crowd of parents. “Your boyfriend is such a dork, Y/n.” Nick, who stood aside the girl snorted, saying the silly remark as if it wasn’t his little brother. Seconds before Chris had stepped onto the stage, Y/n had walked across. She’d been practicing that damn walk for months, keeping her posture perfect as she smiled and waved with etiquette.

✰－ And during the full 43 seconds she stood on the podium, Chris watched from the crowd, waving his two hands in the air while grinning like a fool. “That’s my girlfriend!” He screamed, numerous times. The girl, not being one for the spotlight, slouched in the centre of attention, her cheeks flushing.

－Nick leaned back on the bench beside her, eyeing up his triplet with a mischievous glint his eyes. Y/n looked at the eldest brother for a second, giving a second glance as she caught sight of the smirk on his lips. “What’s the look?” She inquired, her own lips tipping up slightly. He shrugged, grinning as he stood up from the bench, making the girls eyes widen. “Nick,” She warned, reaching out to grab his hand.

✰－ “That’s Y/n’s boyfriend!” He shouted in between laughs, making the girls jar drop open. “Oh my god, Nick!” She attempted to pull him down into a sitting position through laughs, eventually giving up as she realized he wasn’t budging. Chris’s cheeks almost immediately reddened, eyes darting throughout the large crowd of people, now staring at him.

－Chris’s hat, once again, slipped from his head. “Shit,” he cursed to himself, catching it before it fell. The grey haired man who stood beside him gaped at the foul language, making Chris’s face pale. Oh he was so dead. The triplet’s eyes roamed the crowd, prepared to send a glare to eldest, but instead was met with her.

✰－ He watched as her knees bent as she laughed, one hand gripping Nick’s as the two laughed at the scene he’d caused. Her hair blew flawlessly in the wind, and he swore he could almost smell the coconut aroma it carried. It suddenly occurred to him that the girl he once lamely asked out in freshman year, wasn’t the same as the one he gazed at now. She’d grew a full foot, the god awful jaw length haircut, now grown into wavy tendrils that swayed below her shoulders.

－And him. Chris had even changed. His heart fell with an unsettling emotion as he realized time had flown by, memories of the past seemingly vanished. The buzz-cut he constantly sported had now grown out into its thick brown tendrils, and he even had a job. Chris’s eyes glazed over with tears, that he at first fought back, but failed beautifully. He wasn’t a kid anymore. And she wasn’t the same girl he fell in love with as children, now matured into a perfect young woman.

✰－Chris felt the principal pat his shoulder and say something that went deaf to the boys ears. “You’re set, Sturniolo.” But he wasn’t done. The males hand rose to shield the crowd from his sensitive state, index and middle finger rubbing his one eye as he felt tears coat his lower lash line.

－Y/n watched the boy’s head lower, as well as the motion of his chest moving up and down increase in pace. Oh. She could’ve spotted the body language of his anywhere, the mannerisms he carried looking awfully close to the ones he’d use when overwhelmed or upset. “Sorry, sorry.” She whispered to a few parents as she slipped past them through the rows of bleachers, aiming straight the short steps at the end of the stadium.

✰－“Baby,” she breathed out softly, a sympathetic smile on her lips as she stood at the last step. Chris silently wiped the wetness away as he met her at the last stair. “what’s wrong?” Her hand reached out to carefully remove the graduation cap from his trembling palm.

－Getting on her tippy toes, the girl threaded her one hand through his disheveled locks, pushing the brown strands away from his lashes. The sweet touch, that was meant to soothe the boy, did the exact opposite. More tears threatened to fall as he felt her nails scrape against his scalp comfortably, knowing it would be the one of the last times he’d feel it. “Are these happy tears?” She murmured in an undertone, tilting her head up at him.

✰－ Again, he just shook his head, knowing that if he were to speak he’d end up a blubbering mess. Chris pressed the ends of his index finger and thumb into the corners of his eyes, praying his girlfriend wouldn’t have to see him so fucking weak.

－A part of the girl’s heart tore off as she saw the pink in his eyes, the glaze of water that coated both of them as he avoided eye contact. “Awh, baby.” She cooed softly, using her thumb to swipe away the pool of tears just below his lower lash line. Chris kept on shaking his head, over and over. She didn’t understand quite why, watching as he continued to repeat the action.

✰－It didn’t matter to her though, she just wanted Chris to know she was there. “I’m such a fuckin’ loser.” Chris scoffed to himself, lips quirking up as his chest shook with a few laughs. His blue eyes looked heavenward for a moment, before the slid back down to his girlfriend. “will you marry me?” He blurted out.

－The girls mouth went ajar as she let Chris’s hand fall from her own. “Sorry- what?” Chris spotted the horror on her face, making him instantly reach out of cup her cheeks. “hey- not like now,” the triplet rushed out, pulling her closer. “I just saw you in the crowd and I realized how fast everything went by- yesterday we were seniors in high school and now you’re leaving for college while I- do other things.” What?

✰－“wait- what do you mean?” She shook her head, face scrunched with confusion. Chris’s shoulders dropped with a sigh, before he tugged her closer once more. His lips pressed against hers softly, a far contrast between the usual quick and meaningless ones he’d give her passing in the halls of school. More tears threaten to fall as he squeezed his eyes shut, his thumb moving back and forth against the side of her cheek as he finally pulled away.

－Resting his forehead against hers, “I don’t think I could ever live a life that’s not with you.” Chris whispered, lips flushed as he ran his tongue along the bottom one. Y/n looked into his eyes for a solid ten seconds, throat bobbing as she took in his words.

“Marry me? Someday, today, tomorrow? Hell- marry me three years from now.”

✪ Current year － Vegas, Nevada ✪

✪ The girls arms rested on the cold island countertop, grimacing at the sticky feeling of of spilled alcohol under her forearms. “Jesus.” She mumbled to herself, looking around discreetly while reaching a hand down to tug the skirt further down, desperate for some kind of extra coverage.

－How short does a skirt have to be until it’s considered a belt?

✪ Y/n rolled her eyes, sensing that the material hadn’t covered much more from the attempt. An orange hue lit the venue, the aroma of heavy liquor and cigar smoke engulfing the girl’s nose. Jewels from chandeliers above glimmered along the ceiling, reflecting against the crystal glasses behind the bar.

－ The girl had been standing in the exact same spot for over twenty minutes, making her feel the lamest she could ever imagine. She was at a wedding for goodness sake. Everyone was mingling around, dancing, before sneaking off to throw back a few shots to numb the embarrassment of their god awful moves.

✪ And then there was Y/n. Swirling a cocktail straw around her strawberry daiquiri while her thoughts drifted off into space. How is it that everyone here knows everyone else? It was as if they’d gotten together prior to the ceremony and told each other their life story’s. Conversing, dancing － taking shots off of each other’s midriffs.

－ “You’ve been sitting here for a while,” Her head rose with widened eyes as the blonde bartender approached from behind the counter, throwing a small towel over his shoulder. “could I pour ya’ anything else?” Even this guy knows I’m a poor excuse for a wedding guest.

✪ Clearing her throat, she sat up further in the barstool. “Uh- I’m alright.” The girl past off, sending him a small smile. He nodded, waving his hand in the way of her forearms. “Do you mind..” he rose a brow. The girl looked at him for a few seconds, before the stupid little lightbulb in her head practically shattered. “Oh.” She mumbled, moving her arms from the counter as he swiped a cloth across the surface.

－In the girl’s short experience, she’d gathered that Vegas wasn’t what people had raved about. Sure, it had its spark, and she’d be a liar to say she wasn’t having fun, but it wasn’t … it. She’d spent far too much money on poker, encounter many Elvis impersonators, and got into lots of drunk escapades.

✪ And her excuse was always the same thing. It’s Vegas. When she got cuffed behind a Sephora for dumpster diving for the shoes she’d accidentally tossed in, it’s Vegas she told the officers. When her friend poured a glass of rum & coke on a douche who was hitting on her, it’s fucking Vegas.

－ And she had to give it to the newlyweds, the wedding was absolutely gorgeous.

✪ Y/n tipped back the remaining liquid in her class, humming to herself softly as she swirled an ice cube around her tongue. “Thank you for enduring me during these last few hours.” The girl mumbled mostly to herself, sliding the glass back onto the marble countertop. Her Saint Laurent heels scraped the backs of her ankles irritably, a painful contrast the usual air forces she’d sport on a regular basis. Rose petals sticking to the pointed backs of the black shoes as she stalked across the venue, cursing to herself while adjusting the slim fitting top that hugged her chest.

－ How am I even breathing? She pondered to herself.

✪ She made her way to the closest exit, pushing the door open as she stumbled in her heels. “Holy.” Making a soft thud behind her, the door slowly closed behind her as she leaned against the concrete wall. The brightness of her phone screen illuminated against her face as she held her finger on the power button.

－ Stay on task. 12:38 AM, she read across the screen, eyes widening. “I’ve been here for six hours?” Jesus. Her thumb swiped up on the screen, showing the icon to type in her passcode after Face ID had declined due to the darkness outdoors.

✪ She watched as dozens upon dozens of messages popped down the top of her screen, all from Alyssa, a friend who was also attending the wedding with Y/n. Where are you?, Are you dead?, answer me. Most of the messages contained the same wording, the last one catching the girl’s attention. Holy shit

－ The girls eyes flew open as she read the hoards of texts, Alyssa, a childhood friend of Y/n’s, sending text after text. Most of which containing the same context. Where are you?, are you dead?, answer me. It wasn’t until Y/n read the last message that she felt her jaw drop, as well as her heart.

‘Chris fucking Sturniolo just walked past me and Leah’

✪ The name had trouble written all over it, memories from the past revealing themselves in the girls head as she realized that she was in the same city as him. It had been at least three years since she’d faced the boy, the period of time not nearly long enough.

－ Her skin ached as she remembered the faint of his touch, remembering every single inch of her body that he grazed his sinful hands upon before the fallout. The freckle neck to her left eye, his lips pressed against the beauty mark below her lip, his one hand shakily gliding up her pink camisole while the other drifted below the lace of her first thong. The whispered apologies against her neck as she came undone below him.

‘I’m so sorry’

✪ Y/n inhaled with a shiver, a pit building in her stomach as she fought both arousal and pain. Tears begged to fall as she leaned off the brick wall, brushing the hairs that had fallen from her ponytail from her cheeks. “Shit.” She whispered, voice wavering as she stared at the door. Do I even go back in?

－ She suddenly remembered the gift she had for the bride, the small box with diamond earrings lying in the girls purse. Fuck me. Her hand gripped the door handle, softly shoving it open before briskly stepping onto the marble flooring. Music still played throughout the huge venue, few people dancing along to an oldie.

✪ Dizziness clouded her vision as she walked past many tall brown haired men, knowing that one of them is －or could be him. was this affecting her so damn much? It’d been years, years that should’ve been filled with healing and forgiveness.

Either of which never took place, the void of him filled with resentment and hatred.

－ Her chest tightened from both the top she wore, and the stress of her current dilemma. Fuck everything, fuck me and fuck Christopher Sturniolo － “Jesus!” The girl gasped and stumbled as she slammed into a hard chest, her phone clattering to the ground with a crack. “no, no no －” she bent down, brushing her hair from her face in frustration as she reached to grab her now shattered phone.

✪ A grunt was heard from behind her, before a deeper voice spoke in a quieter octave. “Y/n －stand up.” That voice .. Y/n’s entire body froze, doing the exact opposite of the man’s demand as she felt her skin go ice cold with goosebumps. You’ve got to be fucking kidding.

－ Chris’s hand twitched in the pocket of his slacks, before slipping from the fabric and tugging at his tie. It was merely a gesture to help him from grabbing the girl by her hips, forcing her body upright so he wouldn’t have walk around all night, hot and bothered as he fought the memories of her bent over, ass slipping from the obscenely short skirt.

God, he needed to repent.

✪ The girl winced as she swiped her phone from the ground, shards of glass prickling her palm as she stood. “What’re you, following me?” Y/n grumbled, spinning around with a glare plastered across her face. Chris’s eyes narrowed at the accusation. She’s .. changed. Running a hand across his jaw, he replied after taking in her inquiry. “Cocky of you to assume I’d pay that much mind on you.” He murmured, lifting a brow.

－ Y/n’s mouth fell open at his words, hating how the distasteful remark made her feel. Who the hell does he think he is? The girl’s jaw rolled as she looked away, holding in the scoff that sat on the tip of her tongue. “I’m not cocky, I’m correct.” Both of his eyebrows rose at her words, but failed to reply as she stormed past him, her shoulder slamming against his. Feisty, he thought, the grin of amusement growing.

✪ Chris’s impulsive part of his brain blurred between the critical thought process, anger filling his chest as he turn around. “Running away like usual?” He said before she made it any it further. Y/n halted, jaw clenching as well as her fists as the words registered in her head. Sucking in a deep breath, she slowly turned back to the male. His eyes widened slightly as she stalked back toward him, daggers thrown his way.

－ Oh－ her hand gripped his yellow tie as she appeared in front of him, tugging the fabric with a harsh pull. “You are such a dick.” The girl hissed in an undertone, not wanting to make a scene at her friends wedding. “And fuck you,” Chris cocked his head as he waited for her to go on, only making the girl’s anger grow by ten. “you knew I’d be here- Maddison’s my friend too.”

✪ Chris ran his tongue along his bottom lip, withholding the urge to smile at her amusing behaviour. She wasn’t like this in high school. It was almost －refreshing. “Someone’s finally grew a backbone.” And like that, a switch flicked in her head.

－ Within seconds Chris felt a pain erupt on the left side of his jaw, the girl’s hand lowering to her side with a shouting pain going down it. Holy fuck －I didn’t do that. He went silent for a moment, rolling his jaw as an attempt to relieve the pain and discomfort. “hm,” Chris hummed, tasting the iron in his mouth as he slid his eyes back to Y/n’s. “Sweet.” He uttered.

✪ Shoulders falling, she let out a aspirated sigh while spinning around. She could never win, at least not when it came to Chris. Chris watched as she sulked away, catching sight of her hand raising to shield her face as she crossed paths with friends and strangers. She was crying. He knew it from the way she walked with a stumble, and the way the hand by her side shook gently.

“Fuck me.”

－ His eyes flicked around the room for a moment to make sure his brothers were out of sight, knowing that if they saw him chasing after her of all people, they’d lecture him until the end of time. He’d never hear the end of it, you were supposed to let her go, Chris, you promised to let her heal.

✪ And the worse part was that it was true. He should let her heal, let her find someone who is capable of loving her in all the ways she deserves. Because after all, if he couldn’t, then it he needed to let someone do it for him. The triplet would’ve been a liar to say he hadn’t lurked on her social media accounts over the years, not regularly －maybe every few months. He’d stare at the pictures of her and her friends, a cheesy smile on her lips that he knew －felt, was fake. And it killed him.

－ It broke every single piece of the male’s heart, knowing that she couldn’t be completely happy or unbothered until he fixed the mistakes he made as a teenager. It was a curse, he always thought. Chris had cursed himself with past actions made, holding a deep inner grudge with that boy he once was.

✪ After all it was Chris who’d decided to take another route for his life. If anything the male should’ve prided the girl for her motivation, but instead he loathed her. She knew what she wanted to do, and he didn’t, setting off an insecurity inside him. The nail in the coffin was always the things they aspired for, were far different from each other.

－ Rolling his eyes, he leaned off of the wall and began to stalk after her rushed steps. The long strides he took kept up with her pace perfect as she turned corners, effortlessly keeping up with the girl as she unknowingly was being followed. He had to, didn’t he? Chris wasn’t some monster －well, not really.

✪ “Y/n,” Chris breathed out, catching the girl’s wrist just as she went to enter a washroom. The girl, who was completely unaware of his presence, jumped at the touch. Heart racing as she lurched forward, pulling from the grip she once craved －needed.

－ The coldness of the wall pressed into her cheek as she rested her face against it, eyes fluttering shut as she felt tears glaze the surface. “Let go of me.” He heard her whispered, making his affirming grip only tighten. He didn’t want to. “Chris－” he cut her off by softly tugging her from the wall, nudging her around to face him as he cornered her.

✪ “I’m sorry.”

－ Chris’s tense frame faltered, shoulders falling with relief as he uttered the words. The words he’d been dying to whisper against her neck as he pressed feather like pecks around her jaw. I’m sorry －I’m sorry－ he was so fucking sorry. The sorrow felt by the male consumed him every day for three years, eating away at him whenever his mind allowed rest.

✪ Many mistakes made by the male, but the current one in front of him, taking the cake.

－ Y/n’s chin shook as she bit down on her tongue, forcing the spewing words to leave her mouth impulsively. “You left me.” The girl whispered, voice cracking. “I know,” Chris breathed out, reaching his hands out to cup her cheeks. “I know baby－” she brushed off his touch, turning her face to the side with a shake of the head. “No.” She mumbled.

✪ Sucking back the tears, she inhaled deeply. “You promised me that night,” Meeting his eyes, feeling her own heart fall as she saw the realization twinkle the blues. “I let you－” she cut herself off as a sob threatened to escape her throat, lifting the back of her hand to cover her mouth. “I let you take me, Chris.” Oh god, he knew.

－ Like a whirlwind of memories, the night before the two parted flooded Chris’s thoughts. It was wrong of him, he knew that. He was a stupid fucking kid, and in his defence, it seemed less －terrible then. The lies he whispered against her trachea while he slipped a hand down her garment, the promise he made to love her, cherish her, until they were too old to remember the sealed promise.

✪ Resting his forehead against hers, he unintentionally leaned into the warmth of her body. Coconut, Vanilla, tea tree. The aromas he’d hid away in the back of his mind, all of which reminded him of the girl. Now engulfed in his nose as he lulled his eyes shut, breathing in the comforting scent he missed for years.

－ The rational part of the girl told her to pull away, leave before he could do any more damage. Though, the little part that loved to wreak havoc, convinced her she deserved this, wanted it －needed it. “Just let me make it up to you.” Chris whispered, lulling his eyes open to meet Y/n’s.

✪ Teary eyed, she batted her eyelashes unintentionally while lifting her gaze to hips. “Nothing you could do could fix the pain and hate you’ve left inside me.” Crack. Chris felt his heart fall to his stomach, blowing out a hurt breath as guilt flooded his chest. Chris could only take in her words for a moment, knowing that nothing he could say would make the circumstances right. No words, that is .. The blue eyes fell to her lips, seeing the pink tainting the no doubt soft skin. God, they looked so kissable.

So he did the only thing he could.

－ The triplet slowly leaned in, gently pressing his lips against her supple ones. He felt as her body tensed, but almost immediately fell in place with his actions, breathing a soft elicit gasp from her mouth as she returned the act of tension and need. Chris swiped his tongue along her bottom lip, making her moan softly, his lips twitching at the slightest feeling. “Did I ever fail you back then?” He murmured in between kisses.

✪ Y/n broke apart for a second, a scoff coming from her raw lips. “Any promise you’ve ever made me has been empty and void.” Chris, speechless, leered down at her with a hooded gaze at the remark.

－ He pulled back an inch to look deeper into her eyes, searching for the hesitation or fear. Nothing. Chris felt his tongue twinge the inside of his cheek, muscles tensing as chuckled a bit. “Yeah?” One, two, three. Y/n yelped as she stumbled backward, Chris’s hand effortlessly twisting the door nob behind her as he nudged her through. “Guess’ I’ll have to change that.” He whispered against her jaw, spinning her around.

✪ With a surprised grunt, she felt her hips being slammed into the hard countertop. “Jesus!” Snapping her head up she met his sadistic gaze through the mirror. “That hurt, you dick.” Chris let his gaze bore into hers through the glass, cocking his head a bit as he examined the beautiful pained expression painted across her face.

－ Chills trailed up her back as she felt his warm hand press against her back, slim fingers dragging from the span between her lats to her lower back. “Whoops.” He said with a grin as he looked her in the eyes, chuckling a bit. Y/n rolled her eyes, head lowering as she felt her thighs clamp together shamefully. “Yeah you sound real apologeti－fuck.” She gasped, feeling cold air hit her backside as a split tore through the room.

✪ He didn’t －oh my god he totally fucking did. “Chris,” she muttered, slowly lifting her head from the counter as she peered at the male from the glass. “tell me you did not just tear my $500 skirt.” Chris heard the ware in her tone, only intensifying the immense satisfaction he felt. “Okay.” He shrugged, lips twitching as he heard her breath hitch, his two index fingers slipping down the sides of her lace thong.

－ He watched in entrancement as the rough garment drug down her plump ass, unable to ignore the far difference in the lingerie she usually wore. She kept it tame back then, panties that would show a little something, and if she was feeling risky, sheer with some lace. But this, this was new.

✪ A sign that he’d lost touch with the new Y/n. He bit down on his lip, pressing down on her lower back as she bent further. “Always such a sweet girl,” he muttered, hearing her whimper as he slid a finger down her glistening slit, applying pressure to the sensitive bundle of need. “now dressin’ like a slut.” Chris tutted softly, eyes lifting to meet hers in the mirror, watching as her eyes rolled back at the motion of his middle finger easing its way into her pussy.

－ He felt as her walls clamped down on the digit as if it was his cock. Letting out a huff of amusement, he added another finger, the push becoming more reluctant against her tight cunt. “That’s it,” he mumbled, thumb slowly rolling over her clit as he eased his other two fingers into her heat. “jus’ open up for me, baby.” He whispered, the pace of his middle finger torturously slow.

✪ The girl’s head fell against the cold marble, whining in pleasure as she felt the ball in her stomach building. It almost was too much, such a foreign sensation after using her own, smaller hands for her pleasure for the few years. As she felt her body react so differently to his touch, the idea of him fucking her, seemed simply impossible.

－ Chris was definitely more than well endowed, if her memory served her correct. Even after fucking her the first time, the occasions after were just as harder to get her through. It was the additional discomfort and pain that got her. She had always described it to be tore in half, a shooting pain as well as heat coursing up her core as he slammed himself into her.

✪ Chris hushed her softly as she began to struggle against his touch, shifting with discomfort, but pushing her hips back against the touch despite her body’s reluctance. “I know, I know.” The triplet murmured, feathering kisses against the opening of her skin tight top. “You can take it.” Y/n moaned at the words, pussy pulsing around his slim fingers that scissored up into her.

－ Hardness pressed into the girls thigh from behind, Chris’s hips pathetically rutting against the soft skin as he impatiently waited to slam into her sopping cunt. “M’gonna fuck you s’good.” He breathed against the shell of her ear, his free hand flattening around her trachea, squeezing gently.

✪ He uttered the words like he meant it, unfulfilled promises he’d never made up for, finally being made. “Please.” She practically whined, pushing her hips back into his erection.

－ Tight walls of the girl’s pussy clenched around nothing as he slid his fingers from her the dripping core, a trail of arousal slipping down her inner thigh as she feigned to be filled. The sound of the triplet’s zipper being tugged at echoed throughout the washroom.

✪ Chris’s hand slipped into his slacks after tugging at the belt, immediately palming over the raging hard on with a guttural moan. Pre-cum tainted the end of his calloused thumb as he ran the pad along his sensitive tip, whimpering as he bucked his hips into his own hand. Fuck this.

－ “Sorry －I gotta’ fuck you baby.” Please. She almost cried the plea, opting to whine in desperation as he lined the tip of his cock up to the entrance of her dripping cunt, one hand placed on her waist as he adjusted himself. Slowly sinking himself into her heat, she moaned breathlessly, nails scraping the marble countertop as he barely got an inch in. “Chris,” she whined.

✪ The male threw his head back with a grunt, chest heaving as he tugged at the button of his dress shirt. “I’m not even halfway in yet, sweetheart.” He said airily, running a hand through his hair. “Be a good girl and hold on for me, yeah?” Chris said, squeezing her waist warily.

－ Huh? Y/n’s eyebrows met with confusion, but she complied to the request with the slightest hesitation. Just as her hands mounted around the counter top, her whole body was being forced forward with one sharp buck of Chris’s hips. “‘Holy fuck!” Her nails dug into the counter, Chris’s hips meeting her backside as he bottomed out.

✪ A shooting pain ran up her core as heat swirled within the drenched folds, pulsing with need as she clamped around his cock snuggly. Chris’s eyes were squeezed shut, hips still from any movement as he forced himself not to come the second he slammed inside her pussy. God she was fuckin’ tight. “Jesus, baby,” He moaned, neck bent back with the overwhelming amount of pleasure he felt as he slowly pulled out of her. “you’re tighter than when I first fucked ya’.” Pressing a hand on her lower back, he sharply thrusted back into her, a startled moan emitting her lips.

－ She felt him everywhere. “S’so good,” she panted, whimpering as she felt the ridge of his cock sliding against her clit sensitively. The pain subsided with each rut of his hips, until it was just an overwhelming tingling sensation with every single movement.

✪ Her walls tightened around his dick with every single retraction, making him groan as he gripped her waist. “You’re suffocating me here, baby.” Y/n whimpered, the words itself allowing her cunt to squeeze around him as he pulled out. “Can’t’ help it.” She whispered, whining as he swiftly slammed back into her. “Fuck.” It was so good.

－ The girl couldn’t tell if she was jealous with his new experience, or thankful. While Chris did know how to make a girl feel good back then, it was mediocre. His hips moved with the need to find his own pleasure, lazy thrusts as he whined and whimpered next to her ear. But this, was something else.

✪ She watched as Chris’s face scrunched with pleasure, neck craned back as he watch his cock fuck into her little hole, before his eyes lifted to meet her’s through the glass at the feeling of her stare. She breathlessly smirked at his darkened expression, pushing her ass out to meet every slam of his cock. “Couldn’t even wait, had to fuck me in a bathroom.” He bit down on his bottom lip, shaking his head a bit.

－“Why? So I would have to walk around all night, with my brothers, feeling like I need to shove my cock into this little cunt?” The male grunted, using two hands to lift her hips, sharply fucking into her from a new angle.

✪ She moaned, nails scraping the countertop, laughing at the sinful statement. Chris’s eyebrows came together, teeth gnashing as he fisted his hand around her ponytail, lifting her face from the cold marble. “Somethin’ funny, doll?” She shook her head, chest still heaving as she panted and laugh.

－ “No- no, it’s just that you’re the same selfish little boy you were three fucking years ago.” She grits out, glaring at him through the mirror as he fucked into her with a darkness twinkling in his eyes. “Worried about getting it up, instead of the girl who fell- ah －” she was cut off as his hips snapped forward, her body going limp as he slammed into her hard.

✪ The hand that was pressed against her belly slid up until it pressed on her neck, slim fingers wrapping around the area as he held her up, set on keeping the eye contact. “That girl, is the same little bitch, that would rather spend time with frat boys then stay with her boyfriend.” He hissed.

－ Y/n felt him slowly pull out, making her breathlessly pant out. “No, no －” she cried out, sinking into the counter as Chris’s hand made contact with her right ass cheek, his hand groping the pink skin afterward. “Hush.” Her body was limp, thighs trembling as she struggled to stay upright, the only balance she held was the triplet’s grip on her.

✪ Which she didn’t know was a good thing or not. “Put your hands behind you,” He murmured while turning her around, two large hands rubbing the underside of her thighs as he stepped closer to her, wrapping them snuggly around his hips. The girl complied, two palms falling against the marble as she leaned back, lifting her hips with need. “someone’s impatient.” He chuckled.

－ Her eyes narrowed into a glare, chest heaving as she looked at his disheveled frame. “Someone’s needy.” Chris rolled his eyes at the bratty reply, hands gliding to grip her backside. “Yeah, yeah.” The male muttered, looking into her eyes nonchalantly as a smirk graced his lips. “Hold on f’me.”

✪ And just like that, he was bottoming out in her with one thrust, the girls eyes flying open. “Chris!” Every fucking inch, she felt as he slid into her violently, a new spot inside being brushed against with every movement. His hand swatted her’s away as she pressed it against his abdomen, “slow- slow down,” gripping her smaller one in his, he tutted softly. “Hands to yourself, doll.” Her face scrunched with pleasure, feeling an iron like taste in her mouth as she nipped at her tongue.

－ Her back aches into him as he ruthlessly fucks into her, the length of his cock rocking back in forth along her pulsing walls. Chris’s head fell back with a low moan, feeling the way her hips raised as a silent plea to continue despite the harsh thrusts of his dick. “Always takin’ it like a good fuckin’ girl.” Bobbing her head silently, he sunk himself deeper in her.

✪ The girls hips roll to alleviate some of the pressure, only causing a whole new shockwave of arousel to come over her. “Yes, yes －” her whined echoed through out the bathroom, no doubt heard by passing guests. Chris couldn’t help himself, the sound of her lewd whines flooding straight to his cock.

－ A strangled moan escaped her parted lips as he buried himself inside her to the hilt, so deep that she swore she could feel him up her throat. “Chris,” she gasped out, head hitting the mirror with a soft thud as it fell back. Chris panted softly while pushing away the hairs that stuck to her face, using every bone in his body not to give and press his lips to her’s.

✪ She swallowed deeply, sucking in a breath as she flicked her gaze down to her abdomen. “Your cock,” she whimpered, seeing the faint outline of hid cock in her belly. He hummed, his veiny hand pressing to her stomach as he drug the top of her shirt up further, just until it was below her breasts. “Yeah? You like that? seeing my cock fuck into ya’?” She nodded dumbly, moaning silently as he pressed down on the outline.

－ Chris couldn’t get enough of her ass. Groping the skin as he lifted her up onto his cock, just before slamming down into her. She moaned in pleasure, he groaned in agony. “Fuck － baby,” so damn tight. She was squeezing the life out of him, clamping down in every inch of his length.

✪ “Oh my god －” tears of pleasure threatened to fall as she released over his dick, feeling him reach places she didn’t even know existed. “That’s it my girl,” He grunted while fucking into one last time, groaning as he felt ropes after ropes of cum spew from his sensitive tip. “Thats. Fucking. It.” All he needed.

－ His forehead pressed to her’s as the two calmed from the aftershocks of their orgasam’s, eyes fluttering open to meet her’s. The look in her eyes was one of the few things Chris noticed hadn’t changed. They gleamed with such love, a love she was so willing to share with him once.

✪ And if he knew one thing, it was that he missed that fucking look. If he could do it all over again he would. He’d take everything back with a snap of the finger, go back to the simple times where they’d sneak from class to meet up, share messy chaste kisses as they dodged the hall monitor.

－ Chris flicked his gaze from her lips to her eyes, over and over, debating what his next move would be. He couldn’t, could he? No －it’d be wrong of him … right? Being the irrational individual he’d always been, he slammed lips against her’s, despite his better judgment.

✪ Y/n’s eyes flew open, a sound of surprise emitting her lips as she felt the impact of his making contact with her flush ones. He cupped the one side of her jaw as he moved his lips against hers, chasing the feeling of pure melancholy he did as a teenager. And god, he’d be a liar if he said he didn’t feel it.

－ His heart practically pumped from his chest, lips twitching against hers as he felt a smaller hand softly tug at the brunette tendrils atop his head. He missed it so much. Chris hissed as she nipped at his plump bottom lip, eyes glaring into hers for a moment.

✪ She laughed. Pressing a hand to the back of her lips as she giggled, chest shaking as she concealed the laughter that wanted to emit from her mouth. His eyes softened at the sight, glare no longer as he looked at her with pure amazement.

－ He missed her so much.

✪ They both looked into each other’s eyes, silently searching for the correct thing to say after the moment they’d shared. Hell －it wasn’t a moment. Chris had fucked her in a bathroom, at their friend’s wedding. There was something so .. ironic about it, though he couldn’t put a finger on it.

－ Should he thank her? Apologize? Maybe he should express how much he liked it － no, no. His eyes flicked to eye to eye, throat bobbing as he blurted out the words he been fighting for years.

“Marry me.”

𝒯𝒶𝑔𝓈 ♡︎－

@fratbrochrisgf @jetaimevous @sturnstvr @sturnrc @stonermattsgf

[imagination-mess]

A Second Chance at Life (Touya Todoroki X Fem!Reader) Chapter 2

Summary: For the past five years, you’ve been raising your son as a single mother. You’ve successfully avoided questions about his father by claiming that he died during the Paranormal Liberation War. From what you believe, this isn’t a lie. The last time you saw him was when he personally escorted you to U.A.’s shelter amidst the chaos in the streets.

Unbeknownst to you, he has been alive all this time, clinging to life in a facility working to keep him alive. His father, Enji, has been desperately searching for someone willing to heal him. After his presumed death, a single photo of you and Dabi began circulating through the underground, hinting at the nature of your relationship. To protect yourself and your child, you had to pay someone to stop the pictures from spreading further.

The photo provided answers to a long-standing question: who was the healer Dabi had been protecting? It identified you as the healer who had been deemed untouchable, but it also brought unwanted attention.

Word Count: 1.6K+ A/N: Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. Previously Chapter One

Nothing would have prepared you for the visit with Shouto who had come prepared with all important documents as if he had done this before only to get rejected. 

Touya is alive.

"I thought he died 5 years ago according to the media with Endeavor's statement." You whisper while looking at the documents trying to shove your true feelings deep inside. You hope you are concealing your true feelings, how you are really feeling and processing what Shouto wanted and asking.

"He had to put that statement out for our family to gain peace from the media. Dabi is dead, but Touya isn't." Shouto answers while looking around your office to see the small trinkets that you have in your office including the degrees and certificates. There were different awards on your walls. 

What caught Shouto's eye was the black dragon with awful snitches on them sitting on the top of your bookshelf with a picture frame but he wasn't able to see it due to the glare of the light.

You just softly hummed to respond to what he has said. You are reading the notes through this thick blinder that was extremely organized. It contained all of the doctor's notes and most recent blood work including body scans of his body.

There was even an action plan if he were to be healed that he would be submitted to a rehabilitation center who already approved and willing to take him in along going to a specific therapist that you know. She is a wonderful therapist and psychologist who takes on patients with criminal records. There were other things on there how to reintroduce him back to society, which you approve of. 

Who knows how many consultations that he has been to.

You are truly amazed that Touya has been able to live this long, but at the same time. You aren't really surprised knowing his willpower. He has strong willpower but it can only take you so far. 

He doesn't really have a lot of time left with the body he has now according to the notes.

You are surprised that his body has been able to withstand this long. You wonder if it was because of whatever Dr. Garaki did to him when he was younger. The typical human body would have died 5 years ago reading how much damage his body has received from the war.  

"How many times have you done this? You clearly came prepared with the appropriate paperwork that I would have needed. You have an incredible action plan for Touya." You asked, not lifting your eyes from the page where you are reading the information within the current doctor's notes. 

"This would be my seventh. It is all of the documents that doctors have requested, before the doctor's make their final decision." 

"You are asking a lot, you know." You lifted your eyes to make direct eye contact with him and felt confident that you could conceal your emotions well enough. You are putting on your mask as a doctor. 

"We can p-"

"No, it's not about the money. It's asking a lot for Mr.Todoroki whose body is slowly breaking down for the past 5 years to go through invasive and intense operations. His body is in a very fragile state. One wrong move or too much stress on his body. He will die on the operation table." You glance back down to look at data of his current body looks. 

"There is a lot that has to be done within a short period of time, due to the current status of his body. The faster he is on the operation table, the better. Regardless, It is a high risk procedure." You explain before looking at Shouto. 

"I am willing to take on Touya's case as a medical case study but it heavily depends on what he would like to do if he was given a second chance at life. I would like his response to be recorded since he wouldn't be able to write his answers physically. It can be one sentence to one word. If he is going to destroy his body once more, it is not worth it. It would be a waste of energy and resources." You were writing on a piece of paper writing down your questions with your email where they could send the recording. 

"Why are you agreeing so easily?" Shouto asks, seeming taken aback for your answer, already mentally preparing for another rejection. 

You took a moment to think over your answer. 

"Everyone is human and makes mistakes. The most important thing is to focus on improving yourself. Everyone has a story about the path that led them to where they are now. Some lack a support system or the resources they need. 

Do you believe your brother is capable of turning over a new leaf and bettering himself? You wouldn’t be this dedicated to finding someone to heal and help him otherwise."  

Shouto seems to be taken aback with your comment but softly nods for you to return to writing your questions down. 

"Depending on his response, if I am satisfied with it. Who do I need to contact with paperwork and consent papers? You or Endeavour." You asked to slide the paper towards him with your contact information and direct line of your assistant along with your questions. You also slide over a pad of sticky notes for him to put down whatever information he wanted to put down. 

"My father would be best to contact with." 

"Please note you have one week to provide me with his answers. It will provide me enough time to talk to a few other doctors in the field to join on the case who would be essential for this to be successful and lowering his mortality rate. I would also need to keep the blinder with his information to look over it more thoroughly." 

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Meanwhile, Enji was anxiously waiting in the car while waiting for Shouto to come out from the meeting with you. For Shouto to give him the good or bad news. He doesn't remember if he ever interacted with you. There could be a lot of reasons why you refused to listen to him, but you were willing to hear from Shoto who only tried one time to get a contract with you. 

You are the only hope for Touya. 

According to Shouto, he went around asking his friends since he doesn't really pay attention to what is happening around him. You do have a reputation within the medical field and hero field. Most heroes who were injured try to contract you to heal them. You aren't money hungry for someone who has your quirk who could be incredibly wealthy if you really wanted to. 

You are generous by donating money to different charities. You are apparently the one of the first sponsors for the Shouto's friends criminal rehabilitation program by helping them get back into society and helping individuals to turn a new leaf. It is a program that Enji is thinking of enrolling Touya if he gets healed. 

You sponsoring their programs caused a domino effect for others to do the same. You apparently have the same effect in the medical field. If someone saw your name on something, it meant that you support it. 

Your reputation and name have weight with it just like the name Endeavour had years ago. It meant that people trusted your judgement and had your support. 

Hawks was right that you have experience in dealing with critical cases such as a young child suffering third-degree burns to come out fully healed with a group of doctors. There were numerous extreme cases that showed amazing results to the point that Enji didn't even know the medical field had advanced. 

Enji has done his own research on you and discovers that you do come from a family that are doctors with the expectations of your mother, who is someone that Enji recognizes as one of the best criminal lawyers that money could buy. A lawyer had already had a reputation for defending victims in high profile cases. She is even more popular within the lawyer space for defending the League against the court system free of charge, but Tomura Shigaraki's case was sealed to the public. No one knows what was the final eviction on him. 

His thought progress was broken when the side door opened for Shoto to slide  in, immediately noticing that Shouto wasn't carrying a flat blinder being replaced with a singular piece of paper. 

"She is willing to take Touya's case, but it depends on what Touya wants after getting a second chance in life. One word would be enough." Shouto says giving the paper over for his father to read. 

That's the only thing that none of them have been able to get out of Touya. It just came out of the blue while listening to his mother, Rei and his sister, Fuyumii. He personally doesn't know what makes Touya express wanting to live all of sudden when he was previously asked years ago.

Touya's limited ability to talk is making it even more impossible. He doesn't have a lot of time, because he is slowly becoming a shell of a body. He is already dissociating and showing other signs that his body is unable to keep him alive which is causing the doctors to estimate that he doesn't have more than a month now. He is slipping through their fingers, to the point that his doctors give him the option of euthanasia. A painless death, but it leaves a bad taste in his mouth.  

It doesn't feel right, especially with Touya expressing that he doesn't want to die. He knows that Rei and he have been cruel in keeping him alive all this time.

Hopefully, any of them were able to get one word out of him. His life depends on it.  ________ A/N: Touya's child will be making an appearance on the next chapter. :3

Comments or Any reactions are appreciated! NEXT: Chapter THREE

[german-enthusiast]

Hallo! I appreciate how much you want to help us learn German! If you could do me a favor, could you share why you love the German language? I was forced to learn it when I was young and because of the teaching methods I was left only with a bad taste and anxiety. I reached proficiency level B2 but it's been years since then. Now that I'm older and want to remember German, I'm afraid I am not able to appreciate it, even though it has lots of cool elements and quirks. It's difficult for me to approach it as a living language and not as preparation for a test. Most of all, I find it hard to re-learn a language when teachers have stripped all the fun and passion from it 🥺 I was hoping you could re-ignite my interest by sharing yours (and perhaps share some generic advice for my sad situation)

Danke schonmal!

Hallo!

I know exactly what you're talking about, as I had that experience with French and Latin. I wish fewer people had experiences like that.

As for why I love German (and why I'm so excited about teaching it), you'll have to get through a long-ish little life story...

I haven't always loved the German language. My sister is 6 years older than me, and when I was around 11, she did a year abroad in Canada. I'd already had English in school for about a year and knowing that I, too, could go to Canada later really pushed me to learn English. That's also when I started to be online more... blablabla... by the time the application process for Canada was in full swing, my English was really good and my dislike for German had grown to a maximum. To 15 year-old me, English was THE language; all the content I liked was in English, all the music, all the books, etc. German was ugly to me, simply because it wasn't English.

Around six months after I returned from Canada, I started 11th grade. In my state in Germany, each student picks 3 subjects that they're going to have 5h/week (the rest only 2 or 3), which will go way more in-depth than their respective "basic" courses and which will be the subjects they write their final written exam (the Abiturprüfung) in at the end of the 12th grade.

I chose History, English and German. History was the odd one out, really, but I loved the teacher. German I'd always been quite good in (except for my use of commas) as I'd loved writing stories as a kid (though of course eventually I stopped writing in German and started writing in English). English was a no-brainer.

Now my German teacher wasn't what changed my mind, in fact she was a bit awful sometimes, though mostly she was fine. My mind wasn't really changing yet, but I did enjoy the class, because I was good in it (we'll ignore the semester where I was unwell and thus sucked ass and miserably failed Goethe). I felt really ready for the final exam and enjoyed the feeling of knowing two books really really well and being able to compare them beyond superficial aspects. German as a school/literary subject made me feel strong.

After highschool, I did a volunteer year at an archive because I was considering studying history and then becoming an archivist. Safe to say I didn't like it all that much, and watching my colleagues sit alone in their (albeit fancy old) rooms, having so little human interaction each day, I scrapped my plans.

Because the archive had little work for me, I spent a lot of my time at my desk learning Dutch. This was the first time that I'd actively learned a language outside of school and was when I first started seeing language learning as an interest of mine.

I also picked Latin back up. I'd had a tyrant of a teacher in my first two years, which led to me not knowing the basics and feeling absolutely awful in every class. Later teachers were better but the damage was already done and it was too much to catch up on and too little of a priority.

With my graduation (or really already with passing the 10th grade), I officially held the "Latinum", a certificate for knowledge of Latin (not at the highest level, but still). I honestly felt inadequate, having this certificate but none of the knowledge it represents. Being more aware of language learning outside of school, I went to my public library and borrowed "Endlich Zeit für Latein" by Hueber, a complete study-at-home book made for adults who'd wanted to learn Latin all their life but never got the chance to. This wasn't me exactly, but it fit the bill and I ended up really loving the book. Declensions suddenly made more sense. I could read a sentence and already know broadly what it was about. Nowadays I even tutor Latin on the side.

At the same time that I was doing the volunteer year, I was tutoring a couple kids in English, German and Maths of all things, which I hadn't been particularly good at for most of my school career, but I suppose that gave me a knack for explaining it.

Over the year, I got so frustrated with math teachers, through second-hand accounts of their words and actions, to be fair, but also thinking back to my own, and to the one that made it all better in the end; so frustrated that eventually I decided to study Maths and English B.Ed. and try and do a better job.

Sometime before I started uni, I started being interesting in etymologies. At first it was mainly idioms (whose etymology can be hard to figure out, unfortunately), but knowing multiple languages really lends itself to seeing connections, so I started wondering about German more overall. There were also some German musicians whose music I liked. Maybe German wasn't inherently awful?

With endless amounts of time, I know I could've managed maths, but it was too much work studying, leaving too little time for life and giving too little security to pass exams (in numbers: out of four exams I passed not a single one).

So, after a semester I decided to drop maths, and because I couldn't find a subject to replace it (one, that I was good in and that I would want to study for five years and then teach for the rest of my life), I decided to give up a B.Ed. altogether. I had considered doing Anglistik & Germanistik for the B.Ed., but man, I couldn't get excited about learning Middle High German or reading loads of German literature - it's just not what I cared about. If anything, I cared about words and what they mean, and how they connect to make meaning, and how to learn them (!), as I've actively been learning other languages for 8 years, including on my own for 2 years.

I looked through the list of all degrees offered at my uni; something in the humanities, that was all I knew. I stumbled across linguistics but that seemed to general to me. Then I found German Second Language Acquisition (DaZ) (Teaching German to non-natives who live in a German speaking country). It included German linguistics, as well as a boatload of didactics (which you don't really get in the B.Ed., annoyingly). For a couple weeks I hesitated, they I signed up for it, keeping English as my minor.

Usually, once I decide something, I get really excited for it. And I was really excited for German SLA. In the first semester I had german linguistics seminars with the Germanistik students, and I loved it. I really enjoyed learning all the rules I didn't know existed. Syllables and the sonority hierarchy, syntax patterns, morphology, ...

I'd always seen mistakes everywhere: in the academic writing style of my fiance, in the signs outside a store, ... Now, I saw rules that were broken. Not like a judge confronted with a defendant, not asking for retribution for language crimes. But where a rule was broken, a rule was possible to follow. It stopped being "That's wrong. It should be xyz", and it started being "Oh, that doesn't adhere to V2-position, that's why it sounds wrong to me." I was able to articulate what rule was broken and, if asked, could explain how to follow it.

Almost more importantly than that, my professors are hell-bent on teaching everyone in their seminars to see progress. We're a small group of students for our major, so usually there's 8 of us and 15 others, studying Germanistik, another languages or any B.Ed.

Something that comes up early on in every course is listening to or reading an output example, sometimes by non-natives, sometimes by native toddlers. We hear/read the sample and then get asked for what we noticed. Inevitably, hands go up talking about case mistakes, gender mistakes, syntax mistakes, et cetera. "Okay, but what did they do right?" is usually the next question and it usually stumps students.

It's really easy to see what's wrong but it can be quite hard to be specific about what's right.

A step further, not all mistakes are equal. "Die Hase" for example, is a gender mistake, it should be "Der Hase", but Hase is one of the exceptions to the rule that words ending in -e are feminine more often than not (die Hose, die Tasche, die Liebe, die Sache, ...; some exceptions: der Junge, der Hase, der Löwe); the two words alone don't tell us much, but with context we might see that the speaker has acquired the rule and has simply not learned the exception. And that is much more helpful and reassuring information than "that's wrong. it's DER Hase".

I like rules, I like not having to guess, but I also like flexibility. German provides both. Why do we have cases? To allow word order to be flexible. Why do we have gender? To make references clearer. And so on.

German is not inherently more beautiful or more ugly than any other language. I was wrong when I was 14. You're wrong about a lot of things at 14.

Nowadays, German is beautiful to me. Curiously, German mistakes are beautiful to me. They're not an error in the void, they belong to someone's interlanguage, their not-yet-fully-fleshed-out understanding of German. Isn't seeing that so personal? Intimate, even? This is how you understand my mother tongue to work.

I don't get many asks here, but when I do, they're often questions about German language things I would have never ever wondered about because I haven't noticed them, because it flows out of me, I don't have to wonder. For a while I didn't want to think about German, not even in it. Now I get to do both, and I revel in it. And English and German can co-exist, as friends, part-time lovers.

I don't think we get to chose what we find beautiful but I also don't think you need to find German beautiful to have at it again. I didn't find Latin beautiful, had never liked it, associated it with worry, fear, and guilt. But by myself, with a textbook that started at zero, that could never yell or be disappointed - it was easy, calm.

Some generic advice for you:

@make German be alive to you:

There's so much German YouTube, Netflix, Music, etc. out there for the taking. German exists in more people's real life than there are tests to prepare for. I know you already know this.

Try immersion, there's probably not been a lot of that in your class.

Consider the communicative aspect of language learning. Learn what you'd want to talk/write about. Don't bother with weather terminology if you don't care to talk about it. Bother with beetle terminology if that excites you.

If you remember the teaching methods you hated/that made you feel bad: don't use them. There's always alternatives. Roads, Rome ... you know the rest.

Surround yourself with kind, excited people who see progress and not only mistakes. Find what excites you. Take your time.

I suppose this goes for most things in life.

[the-himawari]

A3! Usui Masumi - Translation [SSR] Letter Destination (1/3)

*Please read disclaimer on blog; default name set as Izumi

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Masumi: (This afternoon’s lecture is cancelled… I already bought lunch, so I’ll go write my report.)

*notification sound*

Citron’s LIME: “Twoday’s launch is Dairector’s speshul curry”

Masumi: “Today’s lunch is Director’s special curry”… (…Actually, I’ll head home.)

Madoka: …Ah, Masumi. Are you going for lunch now?

Masumi: That was the plan. But class got cancelled this afternoon, so I’m going home. …Are you on lunch now?

Madoka: Yes. I was going to go to the bakery by the west gate.

Masumi: Here, take this.

Madoka: A sandwich… isn’t this your lunch, Masumi?

Masumi: I’m going to have Director’s special curry.

Madoka: I see…? I’ll gratefully take it off your hands then. How much do I owe you…

Masumi: It’s fine.

Madoka: That won’t do. If you don’t need money, then I can give you something else… I know. I’ll give this to you as thanks then.

Masumi: …A gift certificate?

Madoka: It’s a gift certificate to a big variety store that recently opened up nearby. They sell a lot of different things like stationary, books, and other miscellaneous goods. I recommend it.

Masumi: Hmm.

Madoka: You can use it if you’d like.

Masumi: …Sure. I’ll take it.

-pause-

Masumi: …Thanks for the meal. It tasted great today as usual.

Option 1: “I’m happy to hear that”

Izumi: Thank you. I’m happy to hear that.

Masumi: …I’m glad I came home right away after all.

Izumi: Hm?

Masumi: It’s nothing.

Option 2: “I tried using different spices”

Izumi: I tried using different spices than usual.

Masumi: Now that you mention it, I feel like the flavour was a bit different.

Izumi: Getting to enjoy all sorts of different flavours by combining the spices is part of curry’s charm!

Masumi: You when you’re happily talking about curry is the most charming of all.

Izumi: Ahaha… thank you.

Manager: There we go. Ah~, I’m beat.

Izumi: Thank you for your hard work sorting the fan letters.

Manager: We got a ton this month. It was rough~.

Izumi: Fufu. That's something to be grateful for, right? I’ll prepare some curry for you too, Manager.

Manager: Ah. You also received a fan letter this month, Director.

Izumi: Me?

Manager: Yep. Here you go.

Izumi: Thank you very much.

*opens*

Izumi: (“I’m saved by MANKAI Company every single day. I’m grateful to you from the bottom of my heart.” Fufu, the page is crammed full.) …Aw, that’s so nice. I have to be grateful that someone would write such warm words to me even though I work behind the scenes. I’m going to leave this letter in my room.

Masumi: …

Manager: Director sure has a skip in her step, huh~? Anyways, what should I do about my curry…

Masumi: I also—.

Manager: Usui-kun?

Masumi: …Never mind.

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[theangriestboyintown-ua]

Name: Misha Bachynskyi

Gender: Cis male

Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 18

Sexuality: Polyamorous bisexual

Appearance: He is tall and somewhat athletic, with curly brown hair, slightly shorter than shoulder-length. His eyes are deep brown with thick eyelashes. He often wears a backwards red cap and basic school uniform, featuring a white shirt (which he often doesn’t fully button up) with a red vest (which he often disregards). His skin is tan from growing up near the sea, but since it has gone slightly paler from spending too much time indoors in a basement. He also wears grey pants and black dress shoes, but much prefers casual shorts and whatever awful choice of footwear he can afford.

Personality: He is often rude and outspoken. He has a heavy Slavic accent, likes to drink and in general fits the descriptionof a “typical man from Eastern Europe”, though he hides a very vulnerable soul behind his persona. His anger was not a default setting, but something he developed after coming to Uranium. He is actually open-minded and very affectionate to those who he cares about. His love language is words of affirmation, physical touch and basically everything he can provide. Another love language of his is Ukrainian. He also speaks Russian, English and a little bit of Dutch. He is a mama’s boy. He misses his mother, homeland and Talia a lot. He also can cook well and is street smart.

Backstory: Misha was conceived in a little town outside Odesa in Ukraine by a factory worker named Tamara. His mother, after being part of the clean up crew in Chornobyl, was dying of prolonged exposure to uranium. Wanting her son to be safe, she decided to put him up for adoption — forging his birth certificate, she claimed he was two years old, and was recently potty trained. When Misha came to Canada, his adoptive parents were surprised to see their toddler had five o’clock shadow, and a slight trace of alcohol on his breath. They put him in the basement, and his adoptive mother would prepare food and leave it for him on the top of the stairs. On the rare occasion he would run into his new parents— the mother would weep, and the father would shoo him away like a horsefly. So began an inexhaustible rage. He turned to the last bastion of pure strength and masculinity in society: self-aggrandizing commercialized hip-hop. This is how Misha became the angriest boy in town.

The angriest boy in town

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Our own starlight

A SFW Modern AU Halsin x Tav/Reader ficlet

“What’s something small you miss? From living in the forest I mean.”

“Starlight. It was one of the first things that really threw me off about this… place. Night is unbearably dark, yet somehow unpleasantly bright at the same time.”

TWs: Family death, grief, spoilers abt Halsins backstory.

Reader is gn and undefined besides working in a greenhouse.

AN: waugh this is just kinda word vomit following me having a really good idea. It’s entirely unedited so if you see any errors no you don’t <3

Also I am fighting for my life trying to find a voice for halsin bear with me please.

Halsin remembers being a kid in the cabin his family lived in. His mother teaching him how to cook alongside his younger siblings.

He too remembers sitting outside with his father, the chill of fall nipping at his face while he was taught how to pick good sticks for firewood; along with the promise that next year he’d be old enough to help split up logs with his father.

He remembers a thick book shared between him and his eldest sister while she taught him Druidic magic, and the terror on his mothers face when he gave himself fuzzy little bear ears (and his sister laughing because couldn’t figure out how to get rid of them.)

He remembers being sick, just a little sick. A stuffy nose and a sore throat he caught from falling into the stream in late November when the frost set into snow.

He remembers burying them all that spring.

He didn’t want to, but he knew that disease clings to corpses long after the flesh chilled. He thanked Silvanus that the illness came in December and not one of the warm months that would’ve forced him to bury them immediately lest he meet the same fate.

He remembers the following winter being warmer than usual, but little else of the year.

Halsin knows now that he had gotten lucky, unbelievably so. The gentle winter allowed him to live despite being unwilling to split his own firewood, it allowed him one year to prepare himself before he was truly forced to acknowledge the finality of it all.

He remembers finding his balance the following year. Their garden took quite of bit of work to recover after being abandoned for a year. But he managed it, along with making himself some traps based on some diagrams in an old book and the odds and ends he remembered learning about how to make them more effective from his mother.

“So… why are you here?”

They look up at him, visibly confused.

“Not that I don’t like talking to you- but it seems like you were managing fine past the first year.”

“The expansion of the city drove the animals away. Then men in suits appeared at my door asking for documents I didn’t have. Proof of ownership and deeds to the land our cabin was on. They threatened to arrest me for squatting if I didn’t leave.”

He sips his tea, it was brewed far too hot. Leaving it bitter even with sugar, but it was something he could afford, which seemed few and far between lately.

“I only recently learned what squatting actually is. They’d looked at me like I was a fool for asking”

“That’s… Gods I’m sorry. I can’t even fathom how shit that must’ve felt, I’ve always lived in the city so…”

“It isn’t all awful; being in the city. Living is a much more manageable kind of tiring.”

He was lucky to be as strong as he is, he’d manage to land a job as an unskilled labourer. As much as he resented the title he knew it wasn’t a slight, he didn’t have any of the certifications or diplomas required to hold any other station at the greenhouse he worked in. Even if he knew more about many of the plants they grew from his own personal experience working with them.

One thing of many he’d yet to get used to. Your experience doesn’t matter in the city unless you have a piece of paper proving it.

“That’s fair I suppose… I would give damn near anything to be able to be self-sufficient like that… Alas I’m doomed to forever be a slave to capitalism.”

Halsin wants to tell them that they’re not.

He wants to say that if enough people stopped thinking that they don’t have the option to rebel the entire system would fall apart.

He bites his tongue, figuratively and literally. Wincing as the sharp taste of iron settles in his mouth.

Well, it’s not like his tea could’ve gotten much worse.

“What’s something small you miss? From living in the forest I mean.”

“Starlight. It was one of the first things that really threw me off about this place. Night is unbearably dark, yet somehow unpleasantly bright at the same time.”

They nod, and ponder their tea for a beat.

“Do you have any plans tonight?”

“How forward.”

They scoff, but it lacks venom.

“Just answer me you dork.”

“No I do not.”

Their smile widens considerably.

“You do now, assuming you don’t mind coming over to my apartment.”

He nods in agreement, and they beam.

Another thing that’s definitely not awful about living in the city is them. He had met them through the greenhouse they both worked at, and had kept contact after they had quit.

The afternoon passes by as it usually does during their little dates. They would talk about their job and their cats, he would reply in kind. His tea went cold long before he finished it, and he’d thank the barista as he handed their mugs across the counter.

The walk to their apartment was nice. He realized as they spoke about the bus they missed how much he missed not being alone.

It was a long walk, he silently thanked Silvanus.

Their apartment was almost identical to his on the outside. Grey building, black doors, painfully sterile.

The inside however, was not. Almost every flat surface was plastered with posters and prints, the shelves full of knickknacks and candles more so than actual books.

“Okay so, I don’t have a couch obviously because I have a studio apartment but my bed doesn’t have the best view of the thing I want to show you.”

They push some things haphazardly out of the center of the room, before pulling a blanket off their bed and laying it out.

“Gods this is so sketchy I’m so sorry- Lay on this and close your eyes.”

“It’s alright. I trust you.”

The blanket is soft, but thin. The linoleum below digging into his shoulders as he lays down. There’s a soft click and the lights turn off, they settle beside him after a moment.

“Okay. Open your eyes.”

It takes him a second to put together what he’s looking at.

Stars. Painted on the walls and ceiling between the posters and tapestries, glowing in the dark of their apartment.

“It’s obviously not as pretty as real stars but… I dunno I’ve never been far enough out of town to see many real ones so I made my own starlight.

“It’s beautiful.”

He doesn’t need to be able to see them to know they’re smiling.

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Intelligence - Disclosure 2

Season: Spring Characters: Jun, Kanata, Yuzuru, Kaoru Translator: taiyaki-translations ENG Proofreader: sunnyskiestls (Kanata), verdantcrimson (Yuzuru)

Jun: Oh… Is this a whale shark? It’s my first time seeing one.

Even though it has a cute face, it’s pretty big and impressive, isn’t it~ It’s kinda awe-inspiring.

Kanata: Fufufu~ Because it’s a wild “creature”, it’s not just cute.

That is also part of the charm of the “creatures” of the sea, don't you think? ♪

Jun: Ooh~ I’m learning a lot.

Anyways, Shinkai-senpai is seriously managing an aquarium, huh?

I was shocked when I heard about it from Ohii-san. Aside from Ibara, there are a lot of other idols who are business owners too~? It's like you guys are from a different world, y’know?

Thanks to you, I could come here to prepare for the aquarium location shoot. …Thank you for this opportunity.

Kanata: No, no~ It makes me happy that Jun has taken an “interest” in the “aquarium” ♪

Besides, I have “business”, so I had a reason to come here. It worked out.

I was surprised—even though you are called “Sazanami” (1), you have never been to the “aquarium”. But now, you know more about it, right?

Jun: Definitely. I’m grateful to have Shinkai-senpai acting as my guide. I was able to learn about all the sea creatures from start ‘til end~♪

Next time, please let me return the favor somehow. I’m used to doing stuff for Ohii-san every day, so if you ever need help with anything, I can lend a hand if I’m around.

Kanata: Jun, you are a “humble, kind” boy, aren’t you~?

By the way, I have a “present” for you.

There's no “certificate of completion”, so please take this instead ♪

Jun: Oh, what’s this, a headband?

Kanata: Yes, “Aoumi Aquarium”’s special, the “mendako (2)” headband ♪

Jun: I see…? I’m thankful for the gift, but wearing it is a bit embarrassing…?

Kanata: …(looks at Jun expectantly)

Jun: Mm~ Looks like I have no choice…

It can’t be helped. There’s nobody around here that I know, so I’ll try putting it on for a bit~...?

…Is this okay, Shinkai-senpai?

Kanata: My “eyes” did not deceive me. As expected of someone named “Sazanami”, you are a child of the sea… ♪

Jun: Hm~ I’m a guy wearing an octopus headband… Feels kinda weird.

Uwah. Seeing my reflection in the glass is even more embarrassing! …Can I take it off now?

Kanata: Ehh~... That’s a shame, it fits you so well.

Kaoru: Uh huh. It suits you, what a shame indeed~

Yuzuru: So this is the long-awaited aquarium. Shall we take a commemorative photo?

Jun: Uwah!? How long have you been watching!?

Yuzuru: We have been here since Sazanami-sama enthusiastically put on the octopus headband.

Jun: There’s no way you'd count that as enthusiastic!?

Kaoru: Huh~? That’s what it looked like to me, though?

…Nah. Just kidding, just kidding ♪ We came here to look for Kanata-kun, actually.

Yuzuru: I attempted to make an appointment with Shinkai-sama, but heard nothing back. Since my phone call didn’t go through, I asked his roommate, Hiyori-sama,  to tell me where he was.

Jun: Ohii-san… Even though I told him not to come, he still has some nerve to send someone I know here, huh~

Kaoru: Fufu, we were asking about Kanata-kun’s whereabouts though, not Sazanami-kun’s~? So I think he kept his word, didn’t he?

Anyway, Kanata-kun, Fushimi-kun seems to have a lot of questions for you, so would it be okay for you to talk to him?

Kanata: Hmhm. I just checked my “smartphone”.

Yuzuru wants to learn about the “management” of the “Aoumi Aquarium”, right?

It’s not that I can’t teach you… But, I do have a separate “matter” to deal with first,  so could you give me a “moment”...?

The truth is, the reason I came to “Aoumi Aquarium” was to do an “investigation”. 

Does anyone know anything about the “Mendako alien” that’s been appearing in the dorms?

Yuzuru & Kaoru: Mendako alien…?

Translation Notes: 1. Jun’s last name is 漣 which means “ripple (on water).”  2. Mendako (メンダコ) is Japanese for the flapjack octopus, which I will keep untranslated for the sake of better dialogue flow. 

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heyy!! how are you doing?

if you dont mind me asking, what is your neet score?

also im getting around 600, so i will be taking a drop. currently im studying as if there is a possibility of reneet .

if there is no reneet then how do i prepare for neet2025? any tips will be seriously appreciated!

i literally messed up my exam due to my anxiety, the clock in the exam room wasnt visible from my seat so couldnt keep a track of time, ended up bubbling the wrong options :(

thanks in advance!!!

Hey! Thanks for asking anon, I'm fine. Hope you're happy and smiling!

My NEET 2024 marks are 682/720

First of all, congratulations on your score!

Second of all, by the decision of the Supreme Court today (11th June 2024, Tue), there is no chance of re-neet before AIQ counselling at least. The states, I think, are at capacity to start state counselling when they want to. Assam, Nagaland and Goa have already posted their notices and asked for submission of some documents to participate in state counselling.

Third of all, I advise you to think about taking a drop for NEET 2025 since the exam conduction as well as the cutoffs are getting out of hand (even without this year's alleged paper leak). If you have any category or income certificates like OBC, EWS, SC, ST or any advantage in state counselling - try it out. Maybe confer with your parents and teachers and come to a guaranteed decision in a few weeks about taking a drop year if you haven't already.

For NEET preparation, I had posted a few advice posts on my studyblr @academiawho like:

Types of tests to build your confidence

Notes & Easy way to understand & remember NEET syllabus

Tips to increase score from a fixed range

How to manage distractions and balance them with study

Crash course advice on NEET preparation

Tips on acing Boards and NEET the same year

About Mistake Book

How to study Physics and Chemistry for NEET

Anything specific that you want to ask me after sifting through the above posts, feel free to send your thoughts and queries to my ask box at @academiawho

i literally messed up my exam due to my anxiety, the clock in the exam room wasnt visible from my seat so couldnt keep a track of time, ended up bubbling the wrong options :(

-> aw, I'm sorry anon... Consider this a learning experience. From now on, whenever you're writing mocks, make a habit of measuring time in one of the two ways:

an analog clock on the wall somewhere in the room preferably far from where you're seated

measure time in terms of questions and train your body to perceive it like that so that you have an idea

Thanks for sending this ask! Stay hopeful and all the very best for your preparation!💛

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Plum Blossom 5

Time: End of flashbackーback to the present

Hajime: An angel? No, it's me, Shino~.

Mayoi: Shino-san…?

Hajime: Yes, Hajime Shino. What’re you doing lying on the ground out here?

It doesn't look like you’re playing in the snow…

It’ll be terrible if you catch a cold. Come, take my hand and get back on your feet.

Mayoi: …No, just leave me like this.

A wretched bug like me should be left to die out here.

Hajime: …

…I see, then I’ll pull you up myself!

Mayoi: Huh!?

Please stop! You’ll be tainted if you touch me!

Hajime: I don’t mind getting dirty. I enjoy field work, you see.

I like doing laundry and cleaning too, so no amount of filth is a bother to me ♪

Besides, I’m more worried about you here, Ayase-senpai. It’ll be detrimental to your health if you stay like this.

Please, won’t you take my hand?

Mayoi: (That wasn’t the kind of ‘dirty’ I was referring to…)

…

…Very well, as long as you're sure…

Hajime: Ehehe, I’m glad you came around…♪

Hajime: Oh, your hand is freezing! How long have you been out here?

We need to get you warmed up quickly…let’s go to the infirmary.

Mayoi: T-That’s not necessary. You’ve already done enough by helping me to my feet, you don’t need to bother with me anymore…

Hajime: I’m afraid that won’t do. I apologise for this but…up you go!

Mayoi: Hyah!? Y-Y-Y-You’re carrying me in your arms!?

Hajime: I considered carrying you on my back but with my height, I imagine you would have been dragging behind me.

But don’t worry. As you can see, I’m rather confident in my strength ♪

Let’s be on our way then, Ayase-senpai ♪

Location: Yumenosaki Academy's Infirmary Time: A few minutes later

Hajime: Please take a seat over there while I fetch you a blanket and towel.

Mayoi: Ah, okay. I apologise for all this trouble.

(...Shino-san is truly kind-hearted. I feel a little more at ease now thanks to him.)

(However, the weight of my crime hasn’t changed. If anything, my sin has only grown now that I've caused trouble for Shino-san too.)

Hajime: Sorry to keep you waiting. Here’s a blanket~.

Ah, please don’t move so that I can dry off your uniform and hair.

Mayoi: You don't have to do that—

Hajime: It’s alright, I’ll take care of it. I have a skill for looking after people like this.

Although, now that I live in the dormitories, I haven’t been able to put my abilities to use in a while. I used to dry my little siblings' hair when they got out of the bath all the time.

Fufu, this takes me back…♪

So tell me, why were you collapsed out in the snow?

Mayoi: Uh…well–

Time: A while later

Hajime: …I see, so that’s your dilemma.

Mayoi: Yes, from what I gathered, my actions have caused problems for Chief…

I’m so ashamed of myself. I feel such awful guilt.

Hajime: Please don’t be so hard on yourself. You didn’t mean to hurt him.

In my opinion, what matters most is what you’ll do about it now.

Mayoi: I…

…

…Uhm, Shino-san, what would you do in my situation…?

Hajime: What would I do?

Mayoi: Please forgive me for asking. I know that this is something I must solve for myself….

But, uhm, making my own decision is what put me in this mess in the first place, so I thought you could give me something to refer to…

Hajime: Hmm, I see…

Hajime: Graduate, Ayase-senpai.

Mayoi: Huh? Graduate…?

Hajime: Yes. If it’s not guaranteed that you’ll repeat a year, then please find a way to graduate.

Last year, as much as I mentally prepared myself for Nii~chan to graduate, it was still upsetting to see him go.

But what overcame the pain was how happy I felt. I was able to properly send him off as both his junior, and as a member of his unit.

He looked so admirable and cool up there confidently accepting his graduation certificate…

I was so proud, you know. I wanted to go around and boast to everyone, “That’s our Nii~chan!”.

That’s why I want you to graduate as well, Ayase-senpai. I’m sure it’ll be hard but if you give it your all, you’ll be able to get through it, won’t you?

Do it so that Sengoku-kun can send you off with a smile…

Mayoi: Send me off with a smile…?

Mayoi: (...Ahh, now that I rethink it—)

(I gave up on forming a temporary unit and burdened Chief with using the Ninja Club as a reason not to graduate.)

(Repeating a year sounds fine if it means I won’t have to cause Cheif any loneliness. It’s an appealing outcome, really.)

(Yet in reality, that’s not at all true.)

(Even Tatsumi-san mentioned that people are usually more conflicted by situations like this.)

(But because I found a path that would let me run away, the idea of repeating a grade became easy to digest…)

(The choice I made has done nothing but hurt Chief's feelings.)

(Even if the others in ALKALOID supported my decision, I’m sure they feel terribly worried as well.)

(Aah, I don’t want to disappoint the people I hold dear anymore…)

Shino-san, I—

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But how much of it is really pretend?

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Summary: Tony leaves the Avengers in the wake of Ultron when he refuses to standby and approve of their choices. Fate’s quick to step in though and show that where one door closes, another one just might open.

Seasons of Time (ao3) - ABrighterDarkness, britbrit99 steve/thor T, 56k

Summary: Thor hadn’t put much thought into what marriage and bonding might look like for him. The consideration only ever went as far as acknowledging that it was something that would need to happen, that was expected of him. He certainly didn’t ask questions or press for answers he was wholly uninterested in hearing.

Someday he would be required to court potential mates that would inevitably lead to marriage and, of course, bonding. He would be expected to have a child, at least one, preferably born with an Alpha designation, who he would then be expected to raise to take his place some many, many years down the road.

Someday, the time would come where he would need to conform to the role of King that he would eventually fill and that included the aforementioned expectations.

stars fading, but i linger on, dear (ao3) - ChibiSquirt steve/tony E, 53k

Summary: A Soulmate AU where people meet their soulmate in their dreams. Of course, not even that solves all the world’s problems, especially if one or more of the soulmates has a secret identity…

swings and roundabouts (ao3) - mariana_oconnor bucky/clint E, 50k

Summary: Clint Barton hates everything about Bucky Barnes, from his stupid perfect hair to his stupid perfect smile - especially the stupid perfect smug smile that he aims at Clint, like he’s better than him or something.

Clint wants nothing more than to wipe that smile off Barnes��� dumb face and make him see exactly how good Clint is. So naturally, he kisses him.

That’s how it begins.

terrible idea (ao3) - MountainRose, szzzt steve/tony M, 55k

Summary: Steve and Tony get captured by AIM. Steve can handle bad wine and worse monologuing, but when he gets back to the cell, Tony’s not quite how he left him.

It doesn’t slow them down much.

the lost and the wretched (ao3) - Veldeia steve/tony T, 58k

Summary: After his reanimation, Tony has yet to find a reason to continue his existence that isn’t hatred or bitterness. After decades of captivity in Arcadia, Steve doesn’t know if he even has a soul anymore. When the vampires of the Covenant of the Shield organize a mission to rescue Steve, it is a new beginning for both of them.

the rift (ao3) - seapigeon steve/bucky M, 53k

Summary: Steve Rogers is used to things going wrong. He’s had poor health and bad luck his entire life. He’s not really sure why he thought witchcraft would be any different. Maybe because he didn’t believe it was real…?

Turns out, it’s all kinds of real, and now he has a ghost in the attic, a mystery to solve, and a huge crush on his roommate.

This Is How We Learn (ao3) - sadsongssaysomuch steve/bucky E, 53k

Summary: The year is 1986 and Steve Rogers is a scholarship student at Lakewood Academy, a school for students gifted in music, art and dance. When he meets fellow student Bucky Barnes, Steve learns that sometimes the most important lessons we learn in life aren't things we're taught in school at all.

wrapped up in clover (ao3) - FestiveFerret steve/tony, clint/phil T, 54k

Summary: It’s been seven years since Steve and Tony split up, and Steve’s sure he’ll never see Tony again. He’s finally managed to put their failed relationship behind him and move on, focusing on his friends and building his business. But then his best friends, Bucky and Clint, decide to get married, and their wedding week at a cabin resort in Vermont turns into a minefield of heartbreak for Steve.

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Journey to AWS Proficiency: Unveiling Core Services and Certification Paths

Amazon Web Services, often referred to as AWS, stands at the forefront of cloud technology and has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals leverage the power of the cloud. This blog serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding AWS, exploring its core services, and learning how to master this dynamic platform. From the fundamentals of cloud computing to the hands-on experience of AWS services, we'll cover it all. Additionally, we'll discuss the role of education and training, specifically highlighting the value of ACTE Technologies in nurturing your AWS skills, concluding with a mention of their AWS courses.

The Journey to AWS Proficiency:

1. Basics of Cloud Computing:

Getting Started: Before diving into AWS, it's crucial to understand the fundamentals of cloud computing. Begin by exploring the three primary service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Gain a clear understanding of what cloud computing is and how it's transforming the IT landscape.

Key Concepts: Delve into the key concepts and advantages of cloud computing, such as scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and disaster recovery. Simultaneously, explore the potential challenges and drawbacks to get a comprehensive view of cloud technology.

2. AWS Core Services:

Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2): Start your AWS journey with Amazon EC2, which provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud. Learn how to create virtual servers, known as instances, and configure them to your specifications. Gain an understanding of the different instance types and how to deploy applications on EC2.

Simple Storage Service (S3): Explore Amazon S3, a secure and scalable storage service. Discover how to create buckets to store data and objects, configure permissions, and access data using a web interface or APIs.

Relational Database Service (RDS): Understand the importance of databases in cloud applications. Amazon RDS simplifies database management and maintenance. Learn how to set up, manage, and optimize RDS instances for your applications. Dive into database engines like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more.

3. AWS Certification:

Certification Paths: AWS offers a range of certifications for cloud professionals, from foundational to professional levels. Consider enrolling in certification courses to validate your knowledge and expertise in AWS. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are some of the popular certifications to pursue.

Preparation: To prepare for AWS certifications, explore recommended study materials, practice exams, and official AWS training. ACTE Technologies, a reputable training institution, offers AWS certification training programs that can boost your confidence and readiness for the exams.

4. Hands-on Experience:

AWS Free Tier: Register for an AWS account and take advantage of the AWS Free Tier, which offers limited free access to various AWS services for 12 months. Practice creating instances, setting up S3 buckets, and exploring other services within the free tier. This hands-on experience is invaluable in gaining practical skills.

5. Online Courses and Tutorials:

Learning Platforms: Explore online learning platforms like Coursera, edX, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning. These platforms offer a wide range of AWS courses taught by industry experts. They cover various AWS services, architecture, security, and best practices.

Official AWS Resources: AWS provides extensive online documentation, whitepapers, and tutorials. Their website is a goldmine of information for those looking to learn more about specific AWS services and how to use them effectively.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) represents an exciting frontier in the realm of cloud computing. As businesses and individuals increasingly rely on the cloud for innovation and scalability, AWS stands as a pivotal platform. The journey to AWS proficiency involves grasping fundamental cloud concepts, exploring core services, obtaining certifications, and acquiring practical experience. To expedite this process, online courses, tutorials, and structured training from renowned institutions like ACTE Technologies can be invaluable. ACTE Technologies' comprehensive AWS training programs provide hands-on experience, making your quest to master AWS more efficient and positioning you for a successful career in cloud technology.

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8 Stunning Islands in New Zealand You Must Visit

New Zealand is well-known for its spectacular scenery and natural treasures, but it also has numerous lovely islands that await exploration. These islands provide a wide range of experiences, from pristine beaches to rough wilderness, making them must-see locations for those seeking adventure and quiet. Nestled in the great expanse of the Pacific Ocean, these islands have distinct ecosystems, a rich cultural legacy, and unrivaled beauty. From the beautiful coasts of Waiheke Island to the Rocky Mountains of Stewart Island, each island in New Zealand has its own unique appeal and fascination. Whether you want to hike through natural woods, dive in crystal-clear lakes, or learn about Maori culture, there is something for everyone to enjoy. As you travel to these breathtaking islands, you will be intrigued by the rich diversity of wildlife, which ranges from playful dolphins to towering seabirds. You'll also get the opportunity to learn about the indigenous Maori people's rich history and customs, who have a strong connection to their land. Whether you want to relax on isolated beaches or have adrenaline-pumping experiences in the great outdoors, the gorgeous islands of New Zealand guarantee an amazing experience that will leave you in awe of nature. So pack your bags and prepare to start on a voyage of exploration to these magnificent islands in the heart of the South Pacific.

Here are some stunning islands in New Zealand you must visit.

1. Stewart Island: Rakiura Island is another name for Stewart Island. It is New Zealand's third-largest island. You have to visit this lovely island if you want to walk and hike amid amazing animals and breathtaking scenery. Thirty kilometres separate the island from the South Island. The island has only one settlement, Oban. Oban is located on the island's eastern side, opposite Halfmoon Bay.

2. Waiheke Island: One of New Zealand's most stunning and sizable islands is Waiheke Island. This is the island for you if you've always wanted to have a destination wedding or spend your honeymoon on an island. The island has unique beaches and gorgeous vineyards. The island has a large population. Accessing Waiheke Island is a breeze. In approximately forty minutes, you may get to the island from Auckland by ferryboat. The island is ideal for a day vacation because it is so conveniently accessible.

3. New Caledonia: One of the most breathtaking tropical islands close to New Zealand is called New Caledonia. The surroundings and experiences of New Caledonia are completely different from those found on the New Zealand mainland. It just takes two and a half hours to fly from Auckland to this tropical island. There is a white beach and crystal-blue water on this lovely island. Delicious meals and a European culture (French in particular) characterize New Caledonia.

4. Little Barrier Island: Established in 1896, the first nature reserve in New Zealand is located on Little Barrier Island. The preservation of the indigenous flora and wildlife depends critically on this island. Access to this stunning and significant island is very restricted. A unique certification issued by the Department of Conservation is required in order to visit Little Barrier Island. Following that, you will be able to board a car that is authorized to transport you to the island. The island known as "Little Barrier" lies 80 kilometres north of Auckland. It's the ideal location for bird viewing, diving, and snorkeling.

5. D’Urville Island: This island has the name of Jules Dumont d'Urville, a French explorer. Situated in the Marlborough Sounds, this breathtaking island. The eighth-largest island in New Zealand is D'Urville Island. This gorgeous island is the best option if you're searching for adventure activities in New Zealand. Activities on this island include diving, snorkeling, strolling, observing marine life, and cycling. The primary draw of the island is its unspoiled natural isolation.

6. Fiji Island: The most stunning island in the Pacific, close to New Zealand, is Fiji Island. One of the greatest tourist infrastructures is found in the Fiji Islands. This breathtaking island is the ideal destination for romantic getaways with your significant other. Indulge in some adventure sports, unwind with a stunning view of the ocean, or go diving into the water to witness amazing marine life on the remote islands of Fiji. From New Zealand, a 3-hour flight gets you to Fiji.

7. Rangitoto Island: Rangitoto Island in New Zealand is a great place to visit if you want to see an island that was formed just a few centuries ago by nature. One of Auckland's most distinctive natural features is the young volcano that sits atop Rangitoto Island. Six centuries ago, the water gave life to this island. Another reason Rangitoto is well-known is for its adventurous activities. Activities that you may partake in include bird viewing, sea kayaking, and hiking to Rangitoto Island's top.

8. Poor Knights Islands: Don't let its name fool you. The island has an abundance of rich flora and animals; thus, it is by no means impoverished. The unfortunate Knight Islands are the remnants of a few ancient volcanoes that have sculpted themselves into an amazing system of underwater caverns, tunnels, arches, and cliffs. Situated on the Tutukaka coast of the North Island are these breathtakingly gorgeous and magnificent islands. Diving and snorkeling are popular activities on these islands. There is a marine reserve on these islands. Thus, make sure to take advantage of the incredible aquatic life this island has to offer while you're here.

 Conclusion

The breathtaking islands of New Zealand provide a plethora of wonderful experiences for visitors from all over the world. From the vineyard-lined beaches of Waiheke Island to the rough wildness of Stewart Island, each site has its own distinct charm and fascination. There is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you want to relax on pristine beaches, go on an adventure in the great outdoors, or learn about Maori culture. Exploring these islands allows you to appreciate New Zealand's natural beauty while also connecting with its rich history and tradition. From learning about the indigenous Maori people to witnessing various species in their native settings, every time spent on these islands allows you to gain a better knowledge of this fascinating nation. For Delhi tourists who want to engage in this experience, acquiring a New Zealand visa is the key to discovering the beauty of these islands. With careful planning and the required papers, you can soon find yourself experiencing the magnificent landscapes and rich cultures that await in New Zealand. So, whether you're planning a solo journey of self-discovery or a great family holiday, don't pass up the opportunity to explore these breathtaking islands. Pack your luggage, apply for your New Zealand visa from Delhi, and prepare for an incredible trip in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

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