#If you know than you know...and it was YIKES

[radiohao]

you belong with me!

sypnosis: it’s a common cliché — the new girl falls in love with the school’s handsome jock. there’s just oneee little problem; he’s dating the captain of the cheerleading squad! don’t worry though, they’ll end up together somehow.

or in which… you’re the captain of the cheerleading team and your classmate confesses her profound love to your popular jock boyfriend. yikes!

pairing: tokuno yushi x reader (she/her pronouns) ft. sion, aeri, ningning, one (1) mention of tws hanjin LOL

genre: crack, small angst, fluff, soccer player!yushi, cheerleader!reader, uni!au, bulletpoint fic

warnings: baby and sweetheart as pet names, mentions of food (?), cringy, not proofread i’m so sorry

wc: 1.7k

— august 5, 8:00 am

you and yushi are literally the power couple of the campus

the handsome yet quiet jock and the pretty, outgoing cheerleader? a match made in heaven if i've ever seen one

the two of you met in science class when paired for a project back in freshman year

slowly you got close with him and became best friends, an unlikely pairing to some eyes, but it worked perfectly for you two

then in junior year yushi confessed to you

it wasn't anything grand or over-the-top, it was just... a confession

a simple "i've developed feelings for you, and if you feel the same i'd love to be yours just as you'd be mine."

i mean, who could say no to that?

"i feel the same way, ushi."

and now here you two are, starting your final year of university stronger than ever

your couple dynamic started getting more traction when yushi got accepted into the soccer team and you into the cheerleading squad

people started LOVING your little moments together

you and your public affection for yushi, always hugging him or giving him good luck kisses for soccer games

him and his quieter acts of love, holding a matcha latte for you in his hand as he waits outside your class, remembering the little things you tell him

people ATE IT UPPPPP (and so would i)

but since yushi isn’t one for big gestures, you resorted to smaller acts like giving him snacks for soccer practice or making him lunch

he’s more affectionate in private and you always respected that

but things started changing when the new girl transferred

uchinaga aeri

"what a fancy name" you first thought

ningning, your best friend and roommate, introduced you to her

she started getting popular in a way

how could she not? she's incredibly pretty!

very reserved though, only started talking to people in the cheer squad when you invited her to tryouts

she was surprisingly very good! got in right away

you introduced her to yushi because you thought they'd get along since he can speak japanese to her

and you were right! the two immediately clicked

you could tell aeri was very comfortable with yushi because she was much more talkative

they were getting close but you didn't mind! you trusted yushi and you had no reason to be worried

...right?

— october 30

2 months go by and aeri has officially joined your little group

it's you, yushi, ningning, and aeri

things are going well! aeri's coming out of her shell and embracing her true self thanks to ning and yushi

she changed a lot from when she first came

aeri dyed her hair a baby pink, started wearing more statement clothes, etc.

very cute look on her! others think so as well since guys started asking her out

and it's nice for yushi too because he has a friend to talk to in his mother tongue

everything is working out!

things are taking a turn for the better

little do you know

— november 11, 4:31 pm

one day, you head to the soccer field to give yushi one of his favorite potato chip snacks

you can't seem to spot him though

"looking for mr. tokuno?" a voice says

you turn around

oh, sion! (pun intended)

"yeah, i just wanted to give him some food"

"i saw him go in locker rooms, try check there"

you thank sion and start heading there

u enter the locker rooms and slowly peek your head through the doorway just so you don't walk into someone changing LOL

and there you see it

yushi and aeri talking on one of the benches

she's saying something in japanese that you obviously can't understand

your bf looks un-entertained

"you shouldn't be here. not even y/n comes back here." he says sternly

aeri scoffs

"so what?"

excuse me????? your brows furrow and a frown grows on your face

"so that means you should leave." yushi's voice firms

aeri giggles and playfully shoves him, "okay okay, i'll go ushi-kun. let's just talk later!"

when did she start calling yushi by the nickname you had for him?

your stomach drops

why do you feel so nauseous?

— november 17, 2:15 pm

a couple days go by and you're still thinking about what you saw in the locker room

maybe you're just overthinking things

if anything you should be glad that aeri is being all friendly!

you're currently walking up to the rooftops of one of the buildings

it's usually where you and yushi go to eat lunch

suddenly, you see ning and sion running towards you like madmen

what the hell is going ON???

"Y/N, Y/N! baby i’m so sorry-“ ningning starts, tears welling up in her eyes

“honey what’s going on?” you ask as she catches her breath

sion finishes the sentence for her

“aeri’s asking yushi out on a date”

you freeze

what?

sion rubs ning on the back soothingly

“it’s okay, we all know yushi loves her, we just wanted to let you know y/nnie”

“this is all my fault! i should’ve never introduced aeri to you y/n i’m so sorr-“

you pull ningning in for a hug

she gets emotional easily lol

“we’ll take you there if you want” sion suggests

you agree

GET YOUR MAN!!!

— november 17, 2:22 pm

the three of you head over to the soccer field

immediately you see it

aeri is standing in front of yushi near the water jug

she’s talking with what seems like a newfound confidence in herself

the rest of the soccer team is on the benches just watching

what a bunch of chismosos, am i right? (sion takes a seat next to ryo and you sit next to him)

it’s like aeri has no shame in talking to YOUR boyfriend infront of his whole team!

but you also have no shame eavesdropping on their conversation

touché

you can hear aeri’s voice clear as day

“ushi-kun, i just wanted to say that i’ve developed feelings for you. you showed me that change is an opportunity for new beginnings, that being myself isn’t something i should be afraid of, and that loving somebody doesn’t have to be grand or extraordinary, that love finds its way into everyday things and mundane matters. thank you for allowing me to be myself. please let me take care of you properly.”

oh

well that wasn’t what you expected at all

you start to think that her confession was even better than yours

it makes you think back to when you first met aeri

she was so quiet, and now she’s much more comfortable with herself

and it’s all thanks to yushi

maybe she makes him feel the same

you can practically feel your body tensing up awaiting yushi’s response

he stares at her blankly and softly says something in japanese

it's short and sweet

yushi then walks away

the sinking feeling in your stomach tells you that it’s better not to know what he said.

he may be your boyfriend, but why does it feel like you're fighting for something that should already be yours?

— january 8, 11:30 am

it’s been less than 2 months since aeri confessed to yushi

you haven’t brought it up since

maybe it's petty or immature but can you really be blamed?

perhaps it isn't even your business to ask

yushi notices you've been distant

of course he does

he just needs to find the right time to talk to you about it

— january 8, 10:56 pm

so this was definitely not the right time

he's practically sprinting to you and ning's shared dorm rn

not only is he out of breath but it’s also pouring rain

horrible timing, he thinks

he arrives at your dorm and knocks on your door frantically

you on the other hand are making dinner

ning's out on a date with some guy named hanjin? you forgot tbh

someone starts pounding on your door like crazy

"DAMN GIRL HOLD ON i'm getting to it!" you shout, thinking it was ningning oops

but you open the door to your very much distressed boyfriend

he's wearing his signature denim jacket with a white tee inside and sweats

and even though he’s basically drenched in rainwater the droplets slide down his cheeks just right and they lay on drop of his eyelashes so beautifully

wow

he looks so pretty ugh no wonder why aeri likes h-

"baby, i'm freezing here."

his voice snaps you out of your trance

oh RIGHT

you apologize and let him in right away, running to the bathroom and giving him a towel to dry his hair

he sits on your couch and you do the same, taking up the space next to him

"why are you here so damn late?” you scold him “it’s pouring out there too! what were you thinking?”

“i know you were there when aeri said she liked me. i know you heard everything. i know you think that i accepted her confession.”

goddamn he NAILED it

you can barely look him in the eyes as you try to respond

“i—“ “y/n.” you look up at yushi, who’s already staring at you very intensely

“listen to me sweetheart, okay?”

you nod (it’s all you can manage to do)

“i do not love her. i belong to you just as you belong to me. i only see aeri as an acquaintance, nothing more. you make me feel safe, comfortable, and loved. you turn my rainy days around and make the sunny ones even brighter. please never think that you will be replaced. the love you’ve shown me is of a price that nothing can buy. i love you, y/n.”

oh

well that wasn’t what you expected at all pt.2

wait, are you crying?

oh yeah we’re crying

hereee we go with the waterworks

you can’t even get a word out because you’re practicing sobbing at this point but yushi just hugs you tightly and rubs the back of your neck as his other hand is rubbing small circles into your waist

“how do you always know what to say” you ask through sobs

he chuckles

“i can read you like a book”

yushi holds you for the rest of the night

— february 27, 8:20pm

back and better than eva baby!!!

you and yushi are doing much better now, if not better than the beginning of the school year

aeri has a group of new friends now, and both you and yushi say hi to her occasionally, but things have changed

and that’s okay!

yushi’s game against the rival uni just finished

close match but yushi’s team stay winning!!!

there was supposed to be a victory celebration at a nearby restaurant but he wanted to go to his dorm so you agreed

he must be tired

as you enter his dorm you take notice of how everything seems so… sentimental?

candles are lit, warm lighting is surrounding the living room, soft music is playing

what is going ON

you step forward a little bit and there it is

all your favorite snacks set up nicely in a basket, your favorite character's plushie sitting on the couch, a HUGE ass bouquet of flowers, and balloons that spell out 'happy anniversary'

you laugh out loud

he's really outdone himself

yushi may not be someone that loves in public, but when he does, he does it right

— bonus

after aeri confesses, yushi says something in japanese so you can't understand

what was it, you may ask?

"my heart belongs to someone else."

—

author's note: AAAAAAA my first actual fic?? i don't know how i feel i'm not good with words so it's probably booty

please make sure to like or reblog if you enjoyed it and pls be nice or i'll cry :') have an amazing night!

[jeyramarie]

The recruit- Yelena Belova x Reader (Season 2 Part 4)

summary: Valentina always seems to bring out everyone's dark side. Some being... worse than others.

w.c: 3,455

warnings: fighting, cursing, blood, mentions of guns, angst

a/n: can't wait for you guys to see what i've come up with for y/n's void 👀 it's important to read season 1 of the recruit (masterlist) to be able to understand it! but anyway, thanks for all the love, happy reading 🤍

part 1~ part 2~ part 3~

Previously on the recruit...

BEEP

“Jesus, you guys, we literally just put that drywall in.” Valentina spoke through the speaker. “I left the door unlocked for you, come up.” 

They all stared at each other in confusion. She left the door “unlocked” so she was waiting for them. Valentina knew they were coming. Bucky walked towards the elevator first, pushing the button as the rest of the team walked closer to him. Yelena grabbed Y/n’s hand, intertwining their fingers together, silently reassuring each other that they were okay. The doors opened with a small ding, making them all pile into it. The y/h/c looked at the blonde, giving her hand a small squeeze before looking forward at the door. Y/n couldn't pinpoint the reason at the moment, she couldn’t tell her girlfriend, considering how crowded the elevator was. But a little voice inside her head told her that something was wrong, something was going to happen. She just hoped it didn’t have to do with Bob.

The elevator doors opened to reveal an open space with a view of the city. A bar sat at the side of the room with fancy stairs next to it, leading to the top floor. And there she stood behind said bar, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. They walked out of the elevator, Y/n tighten her grip on Yelena’s hand when she heard a familiar voice. 

“How crazy is it to think that all the most monumental fights that happened exactly here where you’re standing?” She spoke, opening a bottle of champagne. “I don’t really care. I mean, the place wasn’t cheap, but it has good optics.” 

“It’s over, Valentina.” Bucky said, standing near the window. “This ends today.”

“Congressman, Barnes, wow.” She replied, walking around the bar towards them. “You know, I never really thought you’d have a promising political career but, less than hald a term? Yikes.”

“We’re taking you in, Val.” John spoke, stepping forward. 

“I don’t think so.” She scoffed. “Junior varsity, Captain America.”   

John reached for his gun, beginning to pull it out when Bucky stopped him, calling out his name. The room felt heavy. It was silent for a second. None of them imagined the fight that was coming. 

“Ava, good to see you.” Valentina spoke, watching as the brunette stepped closer before darting her eyes to the couple. “Yelena, Y/n, I see my matchmaking skills still work, you both look awful… Yelena, are you sure you’re ready for that public facing roll you asked me about?” 

“Eat shit, Valentina.” The blonde responded, letting go of the widow’s hand as she stepped forward. “Where’s Bob?” 

“Look at you, you are all so adorable.” She started, giving them a wicked smile. “Just think, I send you down there, to kill each other and instead, you make nice and you form a team.” 

Valentina looked around the room and landed her eyes on Alexei, who she stared at in question. “Who is this old Santa?” She asked bitterly. 

“I’m Alexei Shostakov.” He nodded with a smile as she continued to stare in confusion. “The Red Guardian.”

“What?”

Bucky began to speak to her about Mel as Y/n’s mind traveled elsewhere. Her thoughts went to every possible scenario, counted every window and air vent, before darting her eyes to the stairs. There's only a handful of situations that can happen if any of them attempts to go up those stairs. Y/n took a few steps backward, walking by Ava to stand closest to the corner. Something told her that she needed the distance between her and Valentina. 

“Robert.” She called out, tilting her head towards the stairs. 

Heavy footsteps echoed around the room, causing all of them to look up. Bob stepped down, wearing a shiny suit with a cape. His hair was blonde, his face looked serious and his hands were in a fist. Y/n could tell, he was the weapon Valentina always wanted. 

“Oh my god.” Yelena spoke in disbelief. 

“Bob?” Y/n asked, taking a few steps forward with her mouth agape. 

“That’s Bob?” Bucky question, stepping back as he finally put a face to the name. 

“Yeah, he’s changed.” Ava spoke, walking back to look at him up and down. 

“It is, my great honor, to introduce to you, the Sentry.” Valentina smiled as Bob looked up at them with a shy smile. 

“Hey, guys.” He smiled.

“Wow, that’s cool name.” Alexei muttered, getting death stares from Ava and Yelena as Valentina continued.

“All powerful, invincible, stronger than all the Avengers rolled into one and soon to be known as Earth’s mightiest hero.” 

“Did you dye your hair?” Ava asked, tilting her head. 

“Yeah, well, it was-” Bob began but was quickly cut off. 

“It was my idea.” Valentina smiled proudly. “People love a classic hero.” 

“Bob, what did they do to you?” Y/n said as she frowned, staring in disbelief. 

“Okay, what’s the plan?” Bucky furrowed his brows. 

“Haven’t you figured it out yet, Bucky? Jeez, at least you’re kinda cute.” 

“You’re not going to hurt people.” Alexei spoke in worry. 

“Oh no, no, no.” Valentina shook her head. “I’m not gonna hurt people, I’m gonna hurt you. You see, the press is on their way here now. They’re going to witness the awesome power of Sentry as he takes down this ruthless group of rogue agents, beginning a new era in which I decided how to keep the American people safe. Answering to no one, I’ll be un-impeachable.” 

“That’s never gonna happen.” Bucky replied. 

“Sentry, your first mission is to take out these criminals.” 

Ava activated her suit, John gripped his shield harder, Alexei changed his stance, ready to launch at anyone and Bucky moved his shoulders as if he was warming up to right. In the meantime, Y/n and Yelena stood frozen, staring at the guy they actually grew to care about. They developed a desire to protect him. Which explains why it never fit into their head how that same was ordered to hurt them. Even worse, kill them. 

“I don’t wanna hurt you, guys.” Bob shook his head. “Why don’t you just turn yourselves in?”

“No, you don’t wanna do this, Bobby.” John stared in sadness. 

“You can call me the Sentry.” 

“Please, don’t do this, you do not need to listen to her.” Yelena spoke, shaking her head as she stepped closer. 

“Robert, they don’t think your’e good enough.” Valentina said, turning to the new blonde man. 

“No, that’s not true.” The widow added. 

“Don’t lie to him, Valentina.” Y/n raised her voice, taking long steps towards the small step where Bob stood. “Don’t listen to her, that’s not true… remember, you can trust me.”

“We know you.” 

“I don’t think that you do.” Bob replied as the widows stood back in surprise. Not even when they were being honest and vulnerable would Valentina’s brainwash go away. 

“Bob, please, just-” Y/n lowered her voice but was quickly interrupted by a loud Russian, who desperately wanted to fight. 

“Enough talking!” He began. “No one messes with the West Chesapeake Valley Thunderbolts!”

The Russian bolted towards Bob Sentry who immediately blocked the punch, causing Alexei to fly across the room. Bucky reacted immediately, pulling out both his guns as John moved forwward with his shield. Ava took out her batons causing Y/n to turn to her with hands held up in surrender. 

“No, no, no!” Yelena shouted, stepping in front of Bucky. 

Ava disappeared and reappeared next to Bob,swinging her arm as John threw the shield. 

“Wait!” Y/n shouted as was quickly blown back by Sentry. 

Gunshots erupted around the room as Bucky viciously shot towards him who effortlessly lifted his hand, stopping the bullets before they got near him. He pushed them back, throwing them back to the Winter Soldier, making John step forward, for them to hit the shield as they flew back to hit the wall. Alexei took out his knife, running towards him but was quickly stopped by Sentry’s forcefield. 

“Alexei, wait!” Yelena shouted as Y/n ran to him. 

The Russian attempted to continuously stab him but the knife was immediately shattered over and over. Sentry moved his hand, causing Alexei to fly out of the building, before being pulled back to crash into the bar. John and Ava continued to attack him continously, attempting to catch him off guard at one point. Sentry bent John’s shield in half, as the agent stared in shock before being pushed away to the other side of the room. 

Bucky began his attempts to stab him, blocking his arms and punches before being flown to the ceiling by Sentry, who pushed him agains the same wall. Yelean ran from the windows, jumping on his back, releasing her widow bites at his neck. They were blocked by his forcefield as Sentry looked over his shoulder, flying upward to trap the blonde against the ceiling before returning to the ground. Yelena fell and Sentry grabbed her from the back of her suit before throwing her against the elevator doors. 

Y/n took the opportunity and, thanks to her stealthy nature, she actually caught him off guard. The widow sliced the back of Sentry’s thigh, before sliding to the front to stab his other leg when he looked down at her. She wasted no time grabbing his right hand and throwing her leg over to bring him to the floor. Of course, his powers were stronger. Sentry grabbed her bak of her suit, pushing her to the ground before grabbing her neck, tightening his grip around the y/h/c, causing her to immediately reach for his arm. 

“Bob, stop.” Y/n whispered, feeling her airways close up. “Please.” 

“You’re just like me.” Bob spoke, almost in an evil way. “No one wants you, no one wants to be around you, that’s why Yelena walked away from you.” 

“Bob, stop!” The blonde shouted, trying to get closer. “That’s not true.” 

Sentry looked at Yelena over his shoulder before lifting the y/h/c, never releasing his grip. He stared at her one more time, watching as her eyes traveled to the blonde in desperation. Feeling satisfied at her vulnerability, he threw her near Yelena, making her crash on the ground in front of the elevator. Y/n coughed desperately, feeling oxygen finally flow through her lungs and soft pair of hands grazing her hair back. 

The y/h/c hearing was muffled as she looked around the room in confusion. Her eyes lifted, landing on Yelena. Her mouth was moving but Y/n’s hearing was still affected by the fall. She didn’t know what happened, but her girlfriend was suddenly grabbing her arm, throwing it over her shoulders to help her hand. Yelena held her till they all piled into the elevator, where Y/n leaned against the wall next to Bucky. 

Once the elevator opened, they all walked out of the elevator, groaning and grunting in pain. The blonde continued to hold Y/n close to her, whoms hearing returned to normal once she stepped outside. They all stood in a circle, taking heavy breaths and looking around, attempting to think of a plan. 

“Okay, we need new plan.” Alexeri spoke, catching his breath. 

“No, no new plans.” John took off his helmet. “That thing is too powerful.” 

“We just need to regroup and think.” He panted. “There got to be a way to stop that guy.”

“We’re not regrouping, this isn’t even a team.” 

“Of course, we’re a team, we are the Thunderbolts!”

“I don’t know what that means.” Bucky spat, holding his ruge to roll his eyes. 

“It’s her pee wee soccer team… thing..” Ava spoke, refrring to Yelena. 

“We have to go somewhere to discuss this-”

“Discuss what?!” John shouted, cutting Alexei off. 

“We are going to regroup and-”

“Oh my god, stop!” Yelena shouted. “There is no ‘us’, there is no ‘we’, Bob changed into that thing and there is nothing any of you can do about it.”

“Then what did you do exactly? Because I first seem to remember you getting your ass beat way worse than mine.” Ava spoke, squinting her eyes. 

“Yeah, yeah, I suck! I’m terrible, we’re all terrible!” She shouted. “Ava, you’re not a hero, you’re not even a good person.”

“Bitch.”

“You see?” 

“Slow down, amyshka-” Alexei spoke, coming towards his daughter to comfort her. 

“Alexei, I am not your amyshka!” Yelena shouted. “I haven’t heard from you or seen you in a year!”

“Lena, calm down.” Y/n attempted to speak but was met with burning green eyes, silentyly telling her to not test her. 

“Go easy on him.” John added.

“Oh, so you’re nice now?” 

“Is it my turn?” 

“No, you know you’re a piece of trash, Walker, so does your family.” The blonde shrugged as the agent muttered a small ‘Jesus’ in defeat. 

“Yelena, that’s enough!” Y/n raised her voice, moving in front of her as she cleared her throat, pushing through the pain. “You spoke your mind, that’s it, we get it.” 

“We’re all losers… and we lost.” She chuckled dryly, turning around to cross the street. 

“Yelena!” Y/n called out, following the blonde as Alexei trailed behind. 

The Russian caught up to the y/h/c and they remained quiet, watching the blonde walk in front of them. They didn’t want to disturb her but neither of them wanted to leave her alone in a moment like this. In a moment where she could need either of them any second. 

“So, you are back together?” Alexei spoke, breaking the silence.

“We are, yeah.” Y/n replied with a quick smile. “We haven’t been able to speak much about it though.”

“Oh, why not?” 

“Well, Alexei, we were roped into this whole mess ‘cause of Valentina.”  Y/n shrugged. “We haven’t really had alone time.” 

“We must hurry, she is walking faster.” Alexei muttered, pointing at the short blonde who was walking a considerable distance away from them. 

They jogged closer to her, making the Russian call out for her. “Lena! Little one!”

“Go away!” The blonde shouted in return, never halting her steps. 

“Baby, come on, just slow down.” Y/n spoke, grazing her hand on her arm as she attempted to grab her elbow. “Let’s talk, Yelena.” 

“Go away.” 

“No, I will not.” Alexei spoke. 

“Then you will chase me forever.” 

“Fine, I will because that’s what family does.” 

That’s all it took for Yelena to turn around. That’s all it took for all the hidden and suppressed feelings to explode into the surface. 

“Oh my god, stop!” She shouted, walking towards the Russian. “If you cared, you would’ve called, I would’ve heard from you.”

Alexei stayed quiet, staring at his daughter with regret as Yelena’s eyes began to water. 

“I lost my sister again, but forever, I almost lost the love of my life… and you disappeared.”

“I’m sorry, I don’t know how to do this.” He spoke honestly. “I didn’t think you wanted me.” 

“I did.” 

“I see now, I’m late but I’m here now.” Alexei stepped forward. “Y/n and I, we’re here now.” 

Yelena stared at them with tears in her eyes. She drifted towards Alexei, feeling ashamed to speak about this infront of Y/n. 

“Daddy, I’m so alone.” She cried. “I don’t have anything anymore. All I do is sit and look at my phone and think of all the terrible things that I’ve done and then I drink and I come home to no one and I sit and I think I did come home to someone and I ruined that-”

“Yelena, stop, stop, we all have things that we regret.”

“No, but I have so many.” The blonde raised her voice, sneaking at glance at the y/h/c who was staring at the ground, silently crying. “My first test at the Red Room, Anya, she was just a child, she was so small.”

“So were you.” Alexei shook his head as his eyes began to water. “I know there were dark times, very very dark times but before, you were just a special little girl. Did you know that? You walk into room, you made it bright, you felt a lot of joy.”

“I don’t remember.” Yelena cried, shaking her head. 

“You were so kind.” He smiled. “You remember why you wanted to be goalie on your terrible soccer team?”

“So I didn’t have to run in the mud?” 

“No, maybe that too, but, you told me ‘I want to be the one everyone can rely on if they make a mistake’. That Yelena is still in you, I still see her.”

“I don’t.” She replied with her head down. 

“You’re stuck, you’re alone, you look only at the bad… when I look at you, when Y/n looks at you, we don’t see your mistakes.” He nodded. “It’s why we need each other.”

“Okay, that was really good.” She sniffled, turning her gaze over to the side to see her girlfriend gone. “Y/n?”

Alexei looked behind her, causing the blonde to turn to see Y/n looking at the sky. They both made their way towards her on the street to see a dark figure floating. Everyone stared in question, others in fear of the unknown. Y/n walked forward, standing in the middle of the street as Alexei and Yelena followed. 

“Bob.” Y/n whispered. 

“Oh no.” The blonde muttered. 

Suddenly a helicopter crashed into a building’s crane, causing it to fall between two buildings. Debry fell onto the street, making every civilian run around in chaos, avoiding the cement as it continued to fall. Y/n ran into action, helping people run to the opposite side of the street to seek shelter. Alexei ran, grabbing a metal panel to shield him and a few civilians into safety. The y/h/c ran back to when she saw Yelena flying in the air, landing next to people who needed help. Ava, Bucky and John returned, pulling people away from the falling debry, pushing them off the street, etc. 

Each of them out their powers and abilities to use. Even though Yelena and Y/n were the only ones with no genetic mutation or enhancement, they used their agility and speed to help as much as they could. A gigantic piece of debry was falling to the ground as a civilian tried to crawl, crying in fear of getting splattered by cement. John held the piece of debry with his back, grunting as he tried to push it back. Ava appeared next to him, then Alexei, then Yelena, then Y/n and finally Bucky. They all used all of their strength to push the piece of debry, making it fall to the ground as they tried to catch their breaths. 

Civilians began to clap as they stared around in confusion. People were actually celebrating them. They were clapping for them and for what they had done. It was a bit of a first for all of them. They did something good and people were recognizing that. Alexei noticed a little girl standing on the street, calling out for her mom when he saw a piece of debry falling directly towards her. He ran to her, covering the little girl with his body when the debry fell, splitting in two. 

“You’re safe, little one.” He smiled, remembering when Yelena was that small. Remembering for a second, how he would go back in time to save her from Dreykov. 

The little girl turned to a black shadow, as well as a few civillians who began to run away from the darkness. It was overpowering every corner of the street. 

“You all know the truth.” Sentry spoke as he flew lower. “You can’t outrun the emptiness.”

“Uh, I think Bob’s dark side got super powers.” John spoke, staring at the Sentry. “We have to get everyone off the street.” 

Alexei grabbed on Yelena’s arm, as they all ran away from the darkness. They got people inside of buildings and as far away as possible. Yelena stood there, staring at the Sentry as the darkness continued to eat away the city. Y/n turned, noticing that the blonde was nowhere near them. She looked over her shoulder, immediately feeling a wave of fear over here. Even if it was Yelena that left and walked away from their relationship, she wouldn’t be able to live with herself if anything happened to her. 

“Yelena!” Y/n shouted, walking towards her. “What are you doing?” 

“Lena!” Alexei shouted, watching at the y/h/c run towards his daughter. 

The darkness got closer to the blonde, she stopped in front of it and looked upward, listening to her girlfriend and father calling out for her. Yelena took a deep breath, lifting her foot to get sucked into the void but instead, she was quickly pulled back. She fell to the ground in surprise, confused on who pulled her out. Y/n stood in front of her with her back to the darkness as she stared into the green eyes that always put her at ease. 

She remembered when she met Yelena. Y/n’s first mission with Valentina and Yelena’s first mission with a partner. First partner after Natasha, that is. The blonde despised her, but Y/n was always in trance with her. Her eyes were what captivated her since she sat across from her on that train in Romania. Alexei grabbed onto the blonde as she kicked and shouted for the y/h/c, watching as the love of her life got surrounded by darkness, turning into nothing but a shadow. 

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[carmilllaofstyria]

Percy : making Annabeth laugh in Tartarus

Annabeth : literally needing to suppress a smile at his discomfort

No, just no.

This is canon. I'm not saying Percy's perfect. He's not. In fact I'm an avid supporter of flawed characters. As long as we and anyone with common sense in the story admit that they're flawed.

I'm one of the people who got goosebumps when Inej said "I like it when men beg, but this isn't the time for it." in SOC and arguably even for the wrong reasons. I admit it. So you know I mean it when even I think the whole Annabeth girlbossification is mortifying at best and wrong at worst.

I wouldn't even be against Annabeth getting progressively worse in the series. No one except Luke, Octavian and Bryce (not including gods and monsters) was shown as actually bad in the stories (I have opinions on that ) . I don't believe every single character has to get character growth or even a dramatic end. There's so much that could have been done with Annabeth. I've read some fics which portrayed Annabeth so well, it's clear she had potential.

But the relationship is just unforgivable. If at least someone around them actually reacted normally,

For example :

Annabeth: I only attack my boyfriend like that.

Reyna, abuse survivor :

Jason :

Piper, daughter of Aphrodite and hater of girls with a superiority complex (hypocritical but I'll allow it) :

Leo Valdez, abuse survivor:

Hazel 'don't touch Percy,Frank and Nico if you want to live' Levesque :

Frank Zhang, heart of gold and soft boi :

The entirety of New Rome :

Octavian, certified asshole and hater of Greeks :

YIKES!

You're saying not even Hazel and Frank who have never seen Annabeth interact and haven't gotten used to her behaviour wouldn't talk to Percy ( the same Percy who was nothing but kind to them and just came back after a life threatening quest with them) about his abusive girlfriend?

You're saying Reyna whose father whom she loved but abused her and her sister and gave her the trauma of a lifetime who's a no nonsense leader and Percy's co-preator didn't tell him he deserves better than that and not only that, but go in the entire opposite direction and admire her?

Just please, don't do this to him. Or the other characters. They deserve to have common sense.

I will also add that TLH had no business being as bad as it was. Because I wanted to.

[missust3l3vision]

Distraction

Description: George did well in uni that was until he started to crush on a classmate.

"Fuck." George said as he crumpled the test he was just handed back. The TA just shrugged as she continued on handing them out.

It was only one person's fault (his own) and yet he wanted to blame you. His eyes shot down the rows of seats and landed on you.

You were smiling wide looking down at your same paper. He kissed his teeth, the tsk sound getting the attention of the guy sitting next to him.

"Yikes mate, maybe you need a tutor?" Malcolm suggested. George groaning before nodding warily. "Here, I usually meet with this girl. She helps a lot." Malcolm slid over a number before grabbing his bag and walking out.

Holding the piece of paper in his hands he wondered if he really needed tutoring or if he just needed to switch classes.

He was used to pretty girls, they're everywhere and yet you stuck out. Like a gold star among silver ones. You attracted his eye no matter where you sat.

When she whispered he heard it, when she smiled he felt it, and when their eyes met a string of electricity shot through him.

Once back in his dorm he hesitantly texted the number, he hadn't expected a response any time soon and yet was met with a fast one.

G 💬 Hi! Malcolm from Eng 112 gave me your number, you tutor right?

Y 💬 Yes! When are you free? We can meet to discuss what you need help in then coordinate meetings from there?

George thought for a moment, opening his calendar app he was met with a packed schedule.

G 💬 Today is my only free day till Saturday? We can meet at the cafe near the econ building?

Y 💬 See you in 10

George reapplied deodorant and put on a nicer flannel before heading out the door. Walking out he felt nerves but kept his cool.

The bell jingles as he opened it. Seeing the cafe had several open tables he ordered a latte and sat down.

Pulling out his phone he let the tutor know he was there.Taking a sip of the coffee the bell on the door jingled again, getting his attention.

Walking in all her glory was the girl from class. She had her headphones in and had changed her sweater. Pulling out her phone she tapped something.

A small vibration made George's head snap down, the tutor had liked his message. Watching as she ordered, got her coffee and texted him asking where he sat.

Her looking around he gave her a wave, she sat at the table across from him. Pulling out several papers.

"Okay, what's your name?" She asks as she clicks her pen, him clearing his throat.

"George, and you are?" He asked praying to every God in the sky that his voice doesn't crack. "Malcolm told me nothing about you." He chuckled at the end trying to sound casual.

"Oh! I'm Y/n. What are your grades like in class right now?" She asked beginning to write things down. He couldn't quite get a look.

"I think my average is around 45?" He confessed. Her nodding

"What sort of things are you struggling with?"

As the conversation continued it stayed professional, the two coordinating to meet every Saturday at eleven.

They started off well, George had needed a lot more help than he had expected. It was a humbling experience.

As his grades his feelings for Y/n did too. She was gorgeous from afar but up close? She stole his breath every time.

You both have so much in common, making eschother laugh and talking for hours on end. By the end of the semester you were attached at the hip.

After the final exam, which you both aced, he had asked you out to dinner. A nice place only twenty minutes from campus.

The candles were tall, the smells euphoric, and the portions tiny. The exact place where George knew he had to do it.

Y/n wore a blue dress that was making his mind do somersaults. His own outfit a clear step up from his usual sweats.

"I'm so glad you invited me out, it feels amazing to be done with those exams." Y/n spoke, her smile glowing bright.

"I invited you out for another reason." He blurted out. Her eyes widening before she nodded, urging him to go on. "I wanted to ask you to go on a date. A romantic one."

She rose an eyebrow. Him assuming the worst he began to think of his speech to back peddle.

"I thought this was a romantic date?" He blinked. "I honestly thought we went on a lot. We flirt like everyday."

Georges mind was blank. Everything he wanted to say had went poof and he was left confused and embarrassed.

"What?" She went on to explain how she wasn't even a tutor, and that Malcolm was her friend who wanted to set her up. All the study dates were more than just study dates.

"So you like me?" He asked earnestly. "Would you be my girlfriend?"

"Of course George." Her hand reached across the table. Holding onto his "I would love to."

[so-writing]

Peace v. Panic -- Quinn Hughes

Quinn’s life has never been so uncertain. He knows he’s the captain (that’s not going to change) of a team he’s not sure he still wants to be a part of (that’s obviously up for debate).

So, with his entire career hanging in the balance, Quinn needs some time to himself. He needs time to reflect and look deeper. 

Deeper is his code for spend the off season evenings comfortably tipsy out on the back deck with his friends and family. There are worse things he could be doing. 

This time in the summer is sacred for Quinn. This is his peace. He knows this is the only time he can truly slow down and he’s absolutely going to take advantage of it. 

It’s what he does best. 

*

Quinn’s sheets are the kind of soft that makes you want to sleep through whatever plans you have for the morning. 

He does just that, because his plans aren’t really that important and this is the first time he’s actually been able to truly sleep in without feeling any guilt in over a year. 

As much as he loves it, the captaincy drains him more than he cares to admit. There are so many things he has to consider, both on and off the ice, when it comes to his team. 

He loves his team. He really, truly does but he needs a break, this break. 

Someone has already brewed a pot of coffee, Quinn can smell it in the air as he heads downstairs toward the main living area. There’s nothing like the scent of fresh coffee wafting through his favorite place in the world. He pours himself a mug, adds his milk and sugar and steps out onto the back deck to take it all in. 

He lands in one of the deck chairs on the far side of the pool. The rising sun casts a golden shine across the lake. Quinn sips his (perfect, he thinks, the amount of milk and sugar is just right) coffee and stares out across the water. 

For the first time in a year, he’s truly at peace. He doesn’t have to be the captain of the Canucks. He doesn’t have to carry the weight of the team on his shoulders, not just as the captain but as their best player too. He doesn’t have to deal with all the bullshit he faces on an average day in Vancouver. 

Here, he can just be a regular guy who likes to spend his free time on the water. Here, he can be at peace. Here, he can just be Quinn. 

——

This place is simple, you think to yourself. The evenings are quiet and the sky is full of stars. That might be something people are into but the thought of the stillness makes it hard for you to breathe. 

You’re used to constant light “pollution” (it is, but you don’t like to call it that because the colors are beautiful) and the endless sound of sirens, shouts, and all the other noises that come with being in the city. 

Here, all you can make out are the sounds of your footsteps on the ground, crickets, and your own thoughts. It’s unnerving how slow a pace life moves out here. You decide you don’t like it, but you know you don’t have the option to leave. Not yet, anyway. You have to, like you said you would, give it some time and then you’ll decide whether or not you want to go back home.  It’s too early to decide on your future but it’s not too early to go back inside, shut the windows and pull the blinds in your room. The only light comes from your iPad playing a video of city sounds and lights. It’s the only thing keeping you sane, the only thing keeping you from falling into a sheer panic.

-

Note: I've started a new thing before finishing other things. Yikes, but whatever! enjoy!

[nellie-elizabeth]

Starsky & Hutch LB 1x01: Pilot

okay I've done enough jumping around I'm finally gonna start watching this show from the beginning lol.

Starsky in the beanie is making me giggle, it's so not his signature look in my mind.

How is our introduction to these characters like... Starsky, instead of waiting out in the car or even just in the main part of the gym, comes into the locker room to wait while Hutch takes a shower. Seems pretty straight so far.

Also S makes the "Mom, I just met a doctor, I think he loves me" joke to the gym owner. Heterosexual behavior all over the place here.

Cute lil punch to the arm from H to S while H is still shirtless

Their banter about the girls they're dating is literally so flirty

They're already establishing that like... S&H are part of the community, the two-bit criminals know them and have a rapport with them. They let the pickpocket go...

H checking in on S, "all right, what's bugging you" they are so in lockstep

The two of them blowing off Dobey immediately is really funny.

Starsky strutting around the bar and freaking everybody out is so not a good look, though it is funny that he actually makes everybody fill out an anonymous vote

"You don't have a mother, you were found in a garbage can behind weight watchers" - yikes lol

"We're not like most partners. There's the one guy who's kinda folksy, and then there's the other guy, the hard-nosed kinda guy..... see, we're both hard-nosed" lol. Basically saying they're bad-cop-bad-cop" lol. Which is... honestly, as the show goes on Hutch is kinda the more reserved one but it holds true for the most part, they're both pretty intense

I love that the reaction shot on "we have reason to believe someone tried to kill Starsky last night" is on Hutch, we see him frowning and looking over at Starsky...

S&H being mistaken for each other for the first time lol

I love the whole convo when they're listing people who might want to kill "us", they keep saying "us" even though the current contention is that STARSKY ONLY was set to be killed

Sooo much unspoken communication, H saying they're going to switch cars and S knowing the whole reasoning for it instantly

S saying that they're willing to get killed out doing their jobs but they won't just sit back and wait...

And again with the instantly knowing each other thing... S asking H what's wrong when he gets in the car

I love them doing a "save the cat" moment for H, with him giving a dollar to a homeless man. But also I feel like the bigger purpose is again that sense that they actually know this community. They know the guy's name, and they have an ongoing relationship with him

Their utter nonchalance during the car chase lol. The slow pace of the editing and lack of music really undercuts the tension.

The repeated "he's Hutch, I'm Starsky" refrain, I like how S is the official introducer

It's the pilot and the two of them are stripping out of their clothes standing right next to each other, they really don't waste any time do they

Also love that right here in the pilot, there's a bit where a woman who works for Tallman is objectifying them, rather than them leering at women

The steam room framing where Tallman is hidden in the steam for the first part of the convo is kinda cool

But why did they bring their holsters in with them lol that's so unnecessary

S grabbing at H's arm after they almost got shot in the pool

They are shirtless so many times in this tv movie lmao. Eye candy.

"Who are we supposed to trust?" / "Same people we always trust. Us." They are really establishing them as being incredibly close and loyal to one another.

them meeting Huggy Bear in an adult movie theatre, and sitting right next to each other with S kinda sitting sideways and leaning into H a little... commenting on the soft core porn they're watching together... fellas... Also just in general we've already got S establishing the habit of never being able to sit like a normal person, very bisexual of him.

"Starsky, I don't like to talk to cops about cops" - fair, Huggy Bear. Very fair.

Antonio Fargas (Huggy) is a beautiful man... his eyes have such a sparkle to them...

I love that S & H take turns being the smart ones who figure out the situation, H figures out the Fat Rolly phone call thing, and then S figures out the hit men didn't miss and the kids from the beginning were the real target. And they both believe each other's hunches

The murdered woman's roommate being suspicious of cops... "lots of cops say stuff like that"... and then Starsky "I hope you know the difference between the ones that really know the melody and those that are just saying the words." I mean, not to give too much credit to this copaganda-ass cop show, but I kind of love that S doesn't say "hey, cops are the good guys" but instead says that no, in this case THEY are sincere, even though they're well aware that cops aren't in it for the right reasons all the time. They're very willing to believe that there's corruption going on inside, after all. And there is!

Their chemistry just as like... scene partners is nuts. I keep thinking how the editing and pacing of this is so much slower and more ponderous than anything would be on tv today, but the scene where S & H are going back and forth and putting together the clues about Henderson, they're so locked in that I'm riveted anyway.

S's arm on the back of H's seat in the car when H is driving... I feel like from the other eps I've seen this is a typical pose lol

THEM GETTING PULLED OVER and S getting mistaken for H AGAIN lol.

"Seven, seven, come on seven... thank god." LMAO.

Hutch denting the roof of his own car jumping down onto it is amazing

The COMPLETE lack of blood on the bad guys after they're shot... lol

I also love how like... aesthetically, S is the more sloppy, slouchy, salt-of-the-earth of the two, but H is the one with the busted up car, and he can't pay his gym bill and makes Starsky cover him lol. S even says "again?!" like this is a regular occurrence of S needing to spot H money

I love that the ending gag is H not following S in his car, but then more than that, it's S clocking it immediately and turning around to follow H instead. The idea of not going to get dinner together is apparently not one S is willing to entertain at this time lmao.

Overall thoughts - I'm shocked by how fully established the characters feel in this pilot movie, like, these characters already feel so lived in and embodied by the performers. Their natural chemistry with each other, their physicality, especially Starsky's way of moving around the world, kinda knocking into stuff everywhere he goes and taking up all this space, it feels like a character that's been lived in for a long time. Their little personality quirks, with H being a health nut, etc... it all feels grounded and a lot more nuanced and filled out than I was expecting for the first appearance of these characters! It really feels like if you watched this after seeing later episodes of the show (which is what I'm doing) you wouldn't necessarily clock that this was the first time these characters had ever appeared. Although, of course, a few small details like the different actor for Dobey is a clue that we're not settled into status quo yet.

The other big thing I noticed was the establishing them as being really good at their jobs, and really pragmatic about the world - they play heroes and get into car chases and shootouts or whatnot, but they've got like... regular bits with street informants and people doing petty crime, they joke about having arrested the woman from the soft core movie they see, Hutch gives money to the homeless man Elijah who then goes off to offer to buy lunch for someone else living on the streets, we've got the bar scene where it's clear that everybody in that joint is familiar with S&H, and maybe doesn't like them, but also isn't like... afraid of them. They might both be tough, but they're not arbitrary or cruel for no reason, and they have a reputation, they're familiar faces around the watering hole. Honestly the vibe is very much that S&H are staples of this environment, not inimical outsiders who pose obstacles to the goings-on. I like that vibe for this kind of thing, even though I'm also aware it's contributing to the copaganda of it all, ultimately.

This was fun, I'm not sure I'll actually live blog every episode this thoroughly but I'll try and share additional thoughts as I go! I'm going to use #shlb as a tag for myself for these in case anybody wants to check them out as I go.

[fastfists]

Honestly, as someone who owns a lot of the Archie comics (one day I'll go through them and sort them proper), anytime Pender wrote for any character was yikes. The ladies especially.

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[misspermitted]

I’m on board with the “Adar was/is Celeborn” theory purely because I want this crack exchange -

Adar/Celeborn: You cheated on me with Sauron!

Galadriel: Well you also cheated on me with Sauron so the scales are balanced

Adar/Celeborn: What?? In what-

Galadriel: You left me, your wife, for 1000 years, to have a family and children with him

Adar/Celeborn: Okay, well, you fell in love with him. Which means you weren’t even in love with me in the first place. Which is worse

Galadriel: YOU LITERALLY HAD HIS CHILDREN

Adar/Celeborn: You married me for all eternity wiTHOUT EVEN BEING IN LOVE WITH ME

High King Gil-Galad, to Elrond: Still think he’s fake and they’re not married?

Elrond: Oh no, I take it back, they’re definit- oh my god Galadriel do not challenge him to a duel there is nothing wrong with your womb gods above

[soupsontheside]

Category is Hange vibing with creachers again

[madtomedgar]

I think it would be just and proportionate and funny for a Mexican director and producer to make a campy movie musical about social issues in France, include no French people in the production at all, write the movie in Spanish and then have someone translate it into French, and then cast like. Someone from Belgium or the French speaking part of Switzerland and someone from Senegal for Authenticity, and film the entire thing in Mexico except for the 50 establishing shots of the Eiffel Tower.

[ingravinoveritas]

wtf is that all she has to say about her boyfriend michael fans praised him more than. so is this her saying the show phenomenal or her boyfriend cos honestly this chick don't make sense what ur thoughts on this post

Hi there! And oh, wow. I've had a little time to process this now that I'm home, and I think the biggest thing that comes to mind is how this Insta story feels so...obligatory, and the bare minimum. As you said, it's not clear whether Anna is talking about the production itself or Michael's performance, and there is hardly any energy or enthusiasm to the post, especially not compared to the multiple posts AL made about Photobombing Michael J. Fox at the BAFTAs.

It becomes even more noticeable when you look at it next to the Insta story that Georgia posted:

Georgia and David didn't even attend the show tonight, and yet they hyped Michael up in a way Anna did not. You can feel the warmth and silliness and love in how they're rooting for him and cheering him on--David, in his manic Scottish way, and Georgia in her more sarcastic/dry English way--and how they seem genuinely excited for Michael. Yet I got absolutely none of that from AL's post.

All of the above is augmented by the choice of pictures in the post, with David and Georgia's photo centering Michael, literally and figuratively. He is the focus of the picture and of their attention, and the message there seems to be that Michael is what David and Georgia are most excited about. In contrast, the picture AL used is of a nearly empty dimly lit stage with a hospital bed on it, and I do not think that is by accident.

As I have said previously, my reaction is never to any one post in isolation, but to the continuation of a pattern of posts/comments from Anna over the course of several years. The same thing happened when production photos were released of Michael as Prince Andrew a few months ago, and when he played Chris Tarrant in Quiz in 2021:

AL hated the wig then, and my feeling is that she hates the wig Michael is wearing now, as well as the pyjamas that are his costume for a significant portion of the play and how he looks in them. I think that she does not care at all about the play itself or its significance to Michael, and has no desire to hype him up because his appearance in Nye is not what she considers "attractive." In addition, a fan posted stage door pictures on Twitter, including one with AL, and it seems to very much echo the lack of enthusiasm in her Insta story.

So yes, I think AL's post seems very generic (at best). It makes her come across as disinterested and somehow "removed" from both Michael and the show itself, again in contrast to David and Georgia's picture that conveys the exact opposite.

Those are my thoughts, at any rate, and I could be completely off the mark, but as always I'd be glad to hear from my followers about what you think. Thanks for writing in! x

[thats-how-i-like-it]

hi, here's a little vijinx - another love (tom odell) edit (feat. caitvi)

[bisexualalistairtheirin]

Genuinely, shit like this is why blame can't be solely put on EA's doorstep for how the game turned out

I've already seen people defend this as "he misspoke" and this is just not true. I was scared they would do this to Davrin as soon as I saw Assan and the hype about what a cute little critter he was... well, apparently he was given more care and thoughtful consideration than his caretaker.

[kookiecamera]

Please please please can we get the three of them in more scenes together. Marvel I am in your walls😳

[tonicitaa]

post jesus christ superstar depression...