#And this is the start of Bale's

[awholelotofladybug]

Bale: A Stammering Adrien AU Short-Story.

Based on this AU.

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Adrien had decided to take his dog, Buddy, for a walk. Things started out normal enough. Adrien held on to Buddy’s leash while Gorilla accompanied him, the sun was out, and Adrien was smiling. Just then, who should he spot but his former bully, Bale Boucher, wearing a black leather jacket, chewing on a toothpick, and leaning against the wall. When he was spotted, Gorilla got ready to fend him off.

“Easy, Gorilla,” said Adrien. “I’ve worked things out. We’re... We’re cool.”

“I hope we’re cool,” said Bale, walking up to Adrien.

Adrien smiled nervously. “Salut, Bale.”

“So Agreste, word on the street is your mom is marrying your nanny.”

Adrien blushed. “Nathalie is n-n-not my nanny. She’s my mom’s assistant... And yeah, the wedding is this weekend.”

“Whatever,” said Bale. “I just hope you’re ready for what comes next.”

“What comes next?” Adrien asked.

Bale adjusted his jacket. “Comments, glares, people telling you and your moms that they shouldn’t be together, that they’re indecent just for holding hands...”

“It’ll be that bad?” Adrien asked.

“Yeah,” said Bale. “But block it all out. Don’t let them tell you it’s wrong. It’s not.”

“Thanks, Bale,” said Adrien. “But how do you know all of this?”

Bale blushed and pulled his shirt collar down to reveal a necklace. It had a small, heart-shaped medallion with the LGBTQ+ pride stripes.

Adrien’s eyes widened, then sparkled. “Bale... You mean you’re...?”

“SSSHHHH!” Bale hushed. “Yes, okay? I’m gay. Just don’t go broadcasting it, alright? I’ll tell people myself. You know... When I’m ready.”

Adrien smiled and put a hand on his former bully’s shoulder.

“Thank you for t-t-t-trusting me with the truth.”

Bale scoffed. “Whatever. See you around, Adrien.”

As Bale walked away, Adrien noticed he called him by his first name. Adrien was a little stunned. He was used to Bale calling him “moneybags” or “Agreste,” but this time, he was “Adrien.” Adrien felt his heart grow warm as he watched Bale leave, unable to see the smile growing on Bale’s face.

[world-of-wales]

The Prince of Wales and Prince George with Gareth Bale at the UEFA Euros 2024 Final between England and Spain at the Olympiastadion in Berlin || 14 JULY 2024

[braxix]

Elros: *goofing off*

Maedhros: Okay, silly Elros, we need serious Elros now. Can serious Elros come do the dishes?

Elros: ...Serious...Serious...

[bushwaa]

"And I simply... am not here."

[kakushigotofanclub]

I’m so tired

I have nothing to offer today except this video of a litter of four-day-old kittens. Sorry not sorry I’m not gonna shut up about these babies for a while they are the light of my life

[om0000]

@catfacedcat u had it coming get artfighted

og:

[just-ur-local-idi0t]

I drew Enzo since I couldn't sleep

(damn I'm actually proud of this)

[shiningshard]

This came to me in a dream,,,,,

[rapidhighway]

btw im slowly getting my cousin into batman stuff. shes only ever watched tt. she didnt even know about thomas and martha wayne

[on-leatheredwings]

i like the batman 2022 and the dark knight as movies but neither of these are Batman Movies to me . like i simply dont accept these bruce waynes and alfreds as my Default.

and lord knows modern batman cinema is scared of robin, so the only robins to me are the comic ones

[bunnyb34r]

I hate how burn out takes away my goofy singing ab stupid shit-ness :/ I miss making up stupid songs as I clean. I miss singing in general. I miss me. :(

[oddvanilla]

so much going on in this screenshot and its a lot funnier to me than i think it should be

What. Is happening HERE??

[californiaquail]

it's always really fun when you're working with a man and you can tell he thinks you're weak because you're a woman (or whatever) and then also when he has a kid who he has clearly taught to be that way as well

[moreneuroticthanjudicious]

brooooo. nah bc whyyy does cascada always manage to boost my mood x10000000000

[nouearth]

is it weird to use random actors as gifs as a stand-in for a certain character? like say i use a gif of an actor who has never played bruce for a fic, hc, or other stuff. 🥺 i'm running out of photos to use for fics and stuff, so that's why i'm asking! i tried doing fics with no photos, but eh, i don't think it hits the same, lol.

[baura-bat]

ohoho I am so excited the bronze age is so fun to read because I am actively watching the progression of batman turning into what we see him depicted as in popular media today. Golden/Silver age batman and Bronze age batman are two completely different people