#Just being besties with someone who shares your special interest

[elnavegador]

I'm so soft for them.

[sweetkpopmusings]

wonwoo best friend headcanons <3

a/n: posting this for the sweet anon who requested it ! my heart is warmed by the love y'all have for these posts, and it's even more warmed by thoughts of being besties with wonwoo because his existence is so heartwarming :,-) pics not mine <33

content: fluff | wc: 0.8k | warnings: none! | pairing: bestfriend!wonwoo x gn!reader | requests: open

he's the chill kind of best friend who makes your life so much more enjoyable just by being in it

your friendship with him is steady beyond belief

and you bring out the best in each other!!

while it may take him some time to get to know you because he's a quiet and shy guy, once he does, you get to see a different side of him compared to most people

for one, he's SO funny and he's ALWAYS cracking jokes

like he figures out your kind of humor and makes jokes in that style because he loves seeing you laugh

tbh he just loves seeing you happy and enjoying life

so he wants to get to know the things you like and partake in any and all activities you do for fun

but he always asks before doing something with you because he respects that we sometimes want to keep certain things as a solo activity :,-) he's SO respectful :,-)

when you do share things with him, he is ALL. IN.

you want to rewatch your favorite childhood tv show? he's coming over to watch it with you, and, when he's unable to come over, he'll watch episodes on his breaks and text you his reactions

he really appreciates you opening up any part of your life to him, so he treats it with the utmost care

and you do the same for him! because you also know how lucky you are to have a wonderful person sharing the things they love with you

regardless of whether you game, he will teach you how to play whatever he's into at the moment, and he'll give encouraging commentary while you learn

once you're getting better, he'll probably start to make jokes like oh, are you really gonna do THAT? interesting choice there, pal

cut to you both playing the same game for hours on end and you get so emotionally invested you both are yelling at the game and/or each other in excitement or defeat (depending on how well you're doing)

his little bookworm heart will recommend books to you out of his favorites, but he'll curate them to what you like or what he thinks you'll like <3

same with games, movies, food, etc.

he asks a lot of questions about you, your likes, your dislikes, and any trivia about you

because he's genuinely interested!!! he thinks it's so cool he gets to know someone like you <3

like he's the type of person who will ask you "what's your favorite color?" when you've both just been sitting in the same room on your phones in silence for hours someone give me quality time with wonwoo please i'm begging you

he also tells you things about himself that he doesn't share with others

he trusts you so so much and he shows he's grateful to you by giving you special parts of him

sometimes he'll text you in the morning when he wakes up from a strange dream just to tell you about it

he really values what you think, on big and small things

which is why he'll come to you if he's struggling with something, feeling low, stressed out, etc

because he knows you'll listen to all his thoughts and concerns and you'll also take the time to work through things with him

and he is the same when it comes to consoling you. he wants you to live the best life you possibly can, and he's going to do everything in his power to help you to achieve that!

he's just such a sweetheart

but don't get me wrong

with all the things he knows about you, he will use it to tease you when he's in the right mood

i can see him teasing his bestie (you) the way he messes with hoshi sometimes like he won't let you live but it's coming from a place of love lmao

if you aren't a fan of teasing, he of course won't do it, but it's really just a way for him to be playful with you :,-)

i think he'd give silly little gifts too

for your birthday, he'll buy you a trinket that represents something in your friendship

it's heartfelt, but it also makes you laugh ! like he really gave you a small snail lamp because you both had a phase where you obsessed over snails and sent cute cartoon drawings of them back and forth

omg or he gets you a lil fun fact book on something you both like so you can share weird fun facts with him every time you meet up for coffee/food and he'll pretend as though he hasn't read a bunch of them already

all in all, friendship with wonwoo is filled with intention. he's an extremely thoughtful best friend down to the tiniest details because he values you so very much <3

*cries in loving wonwoo* brb gotta go pray to the universe that i can have a wonwoo in my life

[camilaxmartin]

gonna put them emoji’s again💀😭 so it would be: 🥑🍬🌸🐝🎨🍄

I love using these TOTALLY USEFUL emoji’s so I picked em🥰

you don’t use avocado/bee/mushroom everyday? what are you even doing?🙄

BUT ANYWAY

🥑: you accidentally killed somebody, which mutual(s) do you text for help?

probably @bunnylove1 and @blookyag, idk why tho honestly, just getting the vibes they’d help somebody out with hiding the body💀 (it’s a compliment, i swear-)

🍬: post an unpopular opinion about a popular fandom character:

okay uhh- (don’t cancel me plz) i respect with my whole heart that alastor is asexual and (?) aromantic but i don’t get the hate people receive when shipping him with someone? as far as i know being on the spectrum means he can still date? like i know, he doesn’t show any interest in that but if its just for a silly au or for a cool drawing then what’s the fuss about? i’m not talking like about erasing that part of him because that’s a big no no for me, but like…? respecting it but still having fun with his character? i saw a great tiktok explaining my thoughts exactly so maybe i’ll link it here if i can find it (add the link here later camila:) (besides all that i project a lot of myself onto alastor (still debating if im aromantic or not) and i want to explore myself with his character (if i can even phrase it that way) so all the hate and shit really bother me, you know?)

(another thing more about whole thing not a character is that “whatever it takes” is in my top 4 songs and i don’t get the hate it gets?? i love this song?? it’s so great?? two latina (?) girls singing together?? cmon??)

🌸: do you have any pets? if you do, post some pictures of them:

i do actually! i have a dog and three rats:) (also had a rabbit but he died not so long ago and he was like my whole world so i got a tattoo to remember him, i’ll add it as well just because i can)

🐝: tag your biggest supporters and say one nice thing about them:

@kimmyisachiisaiakuma - ugh of course?? like in my head we are already besties fr fr, what can i saaaay😭 idk i love you and how supportive and just friendly you are!!:) and god of course, i love your art?? but i’ve already said it a thousand times??? so here’s one thousand first??

@bunnylove1 - just how supportive you are towards my stuff and how with exactly one request i felt like we also became besties? maybe it’s just me but yeah😭

@blookyag - liking my every post and responding to every single one of them!!! she’s a treasure, really. i’m surprised someone cares about my rambling this much💀

@informist - i’ve noticed that she’s also reacting to a lot of my stuff and she’s so quick with it like?? idk it makes my heart jump okay? i love attention from people even when it’s just my stupid rambling😭 (#iamanattentionwhore 😗😗)

@rougecreator1 - liked a lot of my posts as well, and somehow i feel like they enjoy my stuff? idk tho?😭😭 yeah just noticed interactions in my activities:)

@riveramorylunar - i feel like we were more active on each other’s accounts when i was still in my lady lesso era, but idk i really liked you then and i still love seeing your stuff pop up on my main page:)

and of course, all of my lovely anons who send me their ideas that i can’t wait to write!!:)

🎨: link your favourite piece of fanart and explain why you like it:

okay so like it changes every day?? but for now i must say this one:

click!

why? simple. a. brokerdoll b. the marvellous style? c. i want to draw like that d. just… just look at it okay? e. lesbians.

(and a special mention for THIS as well, as it’s the first time someone ever drawn my oc and besides the fact that she looks so pretty here it’s just… idk i just love it okay, she stole my heart)

🍄: share a headcanon for one of your favourite ships or pairings:

let’s start with the fact that i even have a favourite account for all the headcanons about brokerdoll which is @vypridae (adore all the hcs, really)

buut! my personal headcanon is:

• carmilla didn’t really expect to fall for velvette, i mean in my head she just saw her as so… respectless and dumb and stupid and careless and carefree and wild and free and pretty- wait

yeah, so in my head velvette was the first to initiate anything and at first carmilla was like “ha! no way, you stupid girl” but then she started to think more and more about velvette as the time went on and one day she just got along the fact that she might be attracted to the young overlord and somehow… went with it? like she didn’t make a big deal out of it… but velvette definitely did, despite the fact she was actually the first one to say or act on her attraction in any way.

(i need to write more headcanons for them, they’re literally eating up my brain)

[yuri-on-cards]

Yuri!!! On Cards: The Final Master Post

And so it concludes. With the work of so many artists and writers from the Yuri on the Web Discord server, working together across time (zones) and space (continents), the full deck has been assembled, both as art and stories. This post will include links to everything.

A big THANK YOU to every artist and writer on this project for participating and letting all us mortals enjoy your wonderful works. It's been such a pleasure to do this project. And thank you to everyone who indulged my dumb idea initially. Me making an entire deck by myself would've been dumb (my poor hand) but with all your help this became such a fun group project where no hands were lost.

A special thanks to Lil for being the co-admin on this project, managing everything AO3 because I am useless at that and being there for me to ping pong ideas and desicions off of. I'm not a very desicive person on my own so I really appreciated having someone to share my thoughts with.

Another special thanks to Nic for also being co-admin assembling the entire deck, including making the frames used on every card and making them look damn good. And also for making all the non-picture cards to complete the project. I bow down to you, bestie.

Also, to any curious tumblrinas who have followed along, thank your for your interest! We're glad you like our silly little ideas. And to any new curious tumblrinas, thank you too! The works in this post are made by many different artists and writers and while they're all made from the same outlines, don't expect one big connected universe with no continuity errors. The reigns for this project were pretty loose and it's all just for fun and we hope you'll have some too.

Further information about the outlines and prompts for this project can be found in the main outline, the artists outline and the writers outline.

And with that said, here's the list of all the works, devided by kingdom and character:

The Kingdom of Spades, Realm of Dreams King Yuuri, Wanderer of Dreams Artwork by Arrow Story by Mair Queen Minako, Tamer of Minds Artwork by Arrow Story by Mair Knight Mari, Protector of Innocence Artwork by Nic Story by Mair Ace of the Kingdom Minami, Soul of Symphony Artwork by Tony

The Kingdom of Hearts, Realm of Desires King Viktor, Reflection of Truth Artwork by Riki Story by Arrow Queen Mila, Driver of Passion Artwork by Gront Hat Story by Lil Knight Michele, Carrier of Pride Artwork by Cami Ace of the Kingdom Christophe, Allure of the Soul Artwork by Tony Story by Tony

The Kingdom of Clubs, Realm of Stories King Phichit, Weaver of Legends Artwork by Riki Story by Bakubro Queens Axel, Lutz and Loop, Keepers of Tales Artwork by [user] Knight Sara, Borrower of Sorrows Artwork by Gront Hat Story by Lil Aces of the Kingdom Phichit's Hamsters, Critters of Song Artwork by vicchan

The Kingdom of Diamonds, Realm of Treasure King Yuri, The Orphan King Artwork by Nightmare Story by Levi Queen Georgi, The Broken Star Artwork by Gront Hat Knight Jean Jaques, The False King Artwork by it is i Story by Levi Ace of the Kingdom Otabek, The Deep Shadow Artwork by Arrow Story by Levi

Assigned to no specific kingdom are the Jokers: Makkachin, Joker of Companionship Artwork by Jasper Story by Arrow Vicchan, Joker of Memory Artwork by David Story by Levi

All of the written works can also be found in the Yuri on Cards AO3 collection.

To finish, I want to reiterate my thanks because WOW, y'all did not disappoint with your commitment, I am floored. I mean, have you seen these works? I have no words, at least not any that would suffice and y'all know I never shut up. Thank you so much for indulging me and doing it so wholeheartedly, I'll love y'all forever.

[aheathen-conceivably]

Did someone say Simblr Gratitude Day? ✨

Y’all will have to forgive me for not having more prepared to show the immense gratitude I have for y’all today (a special thank you to @armoricaroyalty for the idea!) so please instead have a characteristic rant because I love you all and I can’t let that go without being said!

There’s no possible way for me to tag everyone I am grateful for because there is/has been so many of you who have helped and inspired me along the way. Also there’s so many of you who make the community what it is by reading or sharing, so I want to thank all of you beyond just those mutuals and content creators I appreciate. So thank you…

❤️ To all my Fellow Simblrs both big and small:

I know how utterly strange this little hobby can be. It can suck you in and spit you back out, take our attention for weeks and months at a time and then burn you out. It can be immensely fulfilling, creatively inspiring, and then exhausting. Thank you all for continuing to post here every day, for making this community a vibrant and lively space for those who have been here for years, the teenage simblrs just finding their sea legs, and for the new people stumbling into the community every day. Thank you for inspiring me and welcoming me and making me want to come back every day!

❤️ To my fellow Decades and Historical simmers:

What a strange and serendipitous moment when I fell into this little niche world. I would never have thought there were so many of us who find so much joy in combining these two hobbies and interests, so to see you all out here thriving and creating was a wonderful moment. Thank you to CC creators/mod makers/recolorers/builders/pose makers/and anyone else who makes this possible at all. Without y’all how could we transform this game into the historical wonderland we’ve come to love?

Another huge thank you to anyone who’s ever posted their decades challenge or historical content, to those doing gameplay or those who fell down the challenge to storytelling pipeline (hello it’s me) or those who share their edits and lookbooks. Y’all have all inspired me more than y’all can know.

❤️ To my mutuals and simblr besties:

The moment we utter ~mutuals~ on this site y’all know exactly what I mean. Like a little telekinetic bond that when I see your content or you see mine you know that’s exactly why we’re here, and I’ll support you every damn time. Thank you to those in the notes, those I speak to regularly, and those who I may not know as well; y’all are all the lifeblood of my dash and I have found many little icons I know immediately. Even if I don’t see you for a while you’re still in my mind and I’m so grateful for that.

A special above and beyond shoutout to those who have helped make the story happen at all. Those who have patiently walked me through technical skills and editing techniques and those who read my rough drafts and give me absolutely invaluable feedback. And of course those who finally pulled me down the reshade rabbit hole despite my unbecoming stubbornness. Y’all know who y’all are and seriously, would I even still be writing without y’all?

❤️ To anyone who has ever read, engaged with, or enjoyed my story:

I just…I cannot even possibly fathom how to show my gratitude to y’all. I never intended for my small little hobby to completely take over my brain, or for my decades challenge to become a story to this degree. But little by little it has done so, and I have y’all to thank for that. To those in the community who found me when I was a baby simblr and reblogged me, or those who encouraged me when getting more than 10 notes a post was an exciting feat. To anyone who has enjoyed a single picture or a single post, to the casual readers, and those who have jumped aboard along the way.

I am grateful for every interaction. Every single like and comment and reblog brings joy to my day and inspiration to continue creating. But a very special thank you to those I see in my notes every story post, who have been here from the beginning or gone back to read the story despite having literally hundreds of posts to go through. To those that know my characters and take the time to comment on them with emotion and investment. For all the joy this community brings me, those are the moments when I’m really stunned at my presence here and this little space you’ve all helped me create, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you all ❤️

[marshmallowprotection]

so I was just thinking. of course I love all the mysme characters as love interests, but I feel like one of the most slept-on aspects of this game is the found family dynamic of the rfa. do you have any platonic headcanons of mc just being close to the others in everyday life?

(aka I desperately need a break from all the angst of this game lmao)

Gush over your love of musicals and theater with Jaehee, and if not that, with your special interest that she values just as much as you value hers. What're friends for? She knows what it feels like to need someone in your life who supports you.

You've done that for her all along. So, she wants to do the same for you! The two of you can spend hours talking to each other about anything and everything and your voices are finally heard. Nobody in the world might be able to keep up with you two when it comes to interests, but that's no problem here. Gush to your heart's content.

Get into a heated debate with Zen about the semantics of method acting versus classical acting. It doesn't matter if you understand what he's talking about or not, what matters is that the two of you can laugh about the different approaches that actors take to their roles.

He's tried every method there is out there so if you're curious about the semantics of these things, prepare to be at his acting mercy as his bestie. Jaehee is so jealous of you! You should make sure to remind her to drop by since this is a debate between friends. Imagine how far these silly conversations can go, it might just lead you into tagging along to set one day.

Laugh your heart out when you decide to take on Yoosung's offer to make a meal for everyone. Messy food and zagged lines but that's the least of your concerns. It's not all about making the food perfect. It's about the taste and the time you share. You can tease him about the messy faces he makes on his omurice and he can tease you about the silly additions you add to your half. Laughing and taste testing your snacks before you share it with everybody is a must!

Of course, just be wary of the fact that there are some dishes he simply can't make yet. You do not want to be the test dummy for a soup that turns purple without there having been anything in it to make a purple in the first place. It's okay, just get Zen to be the guinea pig. Now that's a friend that'll take one for the team.

Have a deeply intellectual discussion with Jumin late into the evening hours. As a close friend and his life, he is willing to talk to you about anything and everything that comes to mind. It doesn't matter if he knows the topic or not firsthand, he truly wants to learn and understand more about it.

Most of the time, he could prepare a schedule for the two of you to talk about different things and if you aren't ready for that, you may not know what to think when he shows you an itinerary of the different topics you can talk about through the night. Not only is he learning something but you're learning something as well. The most important thing is that the two of you laugh and it's a nice thing to hear that from your friend.

Play a prank on everybody with Seven. Listen, if there's an opening, he wants to make sure his friends are happy and comfortable. His pranks aren't because he's trying to mask himself, most of the time, he's doing them because he wants to keep his friends on their toes and remind them that it's important to laugh now and again.

That's hard for him to do himself, so, sometimes he has to live vicariously through his friends. It's nice when you tag along for the situation because nobody would ever suspect you to go along with whatever plan he had on hand. Just apologize in advance to your besties in the RFA. He means well and that's the most important thing.

Get lost in a painting with Jihyun as you try to discern the brush, style, and aesthetic in a gallery together. He seems to know anything and everything there is to know about every painting you come across, and while he might have been condescending in his teenage years if you expressed your lack of knowledge in the matter, that's not the man he is today.

The person he is today wants nothing more than to be able to share the experiences of art and the passion that it brings. He was able to find himself in his art again and now he wants to be able to share that experience with other people. Because art is an experience, it's not something that you keep to yourself if you choose to share it. Just, don't get him started on certain topics because he can be so passionate that you'd swear this isn't the soft spoken man you got to know.

Spend your afternoon trimming the leaves and cultivating Saeran's garden as you talk about the world. Have you ever wanted to talk to somebody who is still learning how to take baby steps into the world? Have you ever seen how great it is to be friends with somebody who wants to try everything at least once? Have you ever wanted to listen to somebody admit something that everybody else might be too scared to admit?

That's what it's like when you're friends with him. Being friends with him is like getting to experience something for the first time all over again. Of course, if you really want to tease him, why don't you go ahead and poke a carrot in his mouth and explain why he doesn't get the joke when you ask him "What's up, doc?" That's what being friends with him is like. Of course, you're going to get some free food out of it.

Sit on a porch swing with Rika as you enjoy a sweet tea and think about the world and your place in it. Have you ever had a friend who can sit down with you and talk about a wide array of very vulnerable and personal topics? That would be your relationship with her. It's not something where you're putting the weight of the world on each other, it's more like you finally have someone who knows what you mean when you trail off.

You can complete each other's sentences with a smile. It doesn't always have to be the weight of the world nor does it have to be a conversation where it feels like all you talk about is serious things. Sometimes the two of you are just laughing about a silly puppy video you saw. Being able to sit with her in the sunshine is being able to speak with an old friend known for the longest time and no matter how much time passes, it feels like yesterday.

[sweet-villain]

Happy Birthday Pretty Girl~ E.M

Author's Note : Happy Birthday @pleasantlycrazyworld this is one of my gifts to you. I know your going to say that I do a lot for you, but you deserve it and I'm so glad you're part of my life. Every day I have a smile on my face knowing someone as amazing as you is my bestie, my Eddie and the sweetest <3

Words : 5k

Summary : Eddie wants to make your birthday special.

@babyloutattoo89 @palomam18 @becca-alexa @sadbitchfangirl @irish-newzealand-idian-dutch @djkeruigbbygirl @haileighboi @bookshelf-dust @moonchildquinn @strangerfreak

It wasn’t that you hated celebrating your birthday, it was that you thought it was just another day like any other. Your family always threw something small for you with cake, but the family members that came in to give you a hug, a present and offer you a smile telling you how big you were getting was nothing special. Not until him. 

You were just flipping through a magazine on the counter desperately waiting for the time to go faster. The door jingled telling you someone has came in but you didn’t look up as they would walk around until they found something they liked and walk up to you to pay. Then they would leave without another look. You weren’t new to the town, everyone knew you as the girl that loved to read, to sketch something in her notebook and not give any trouble. 

“ How much is this?” A voice spoke up taking you away from your thoughts. You looked up to merely look at the item in the person hands but your eyes traveled being interested the rings on his fingers traveling all the way up his jacket to the mane surrounded his head to the big brown doe eyes that held curiosity in them. He waited for you to say something and when you didn’t, he cleared his throat. 

“ Uh, how much is this?” In his hands he was holding a magazine with Iron Maiden on the front cover. Your eyes blinked as if you had seen something out of ordinary. 

“ Huh?” You asked like a deer in headlights. The person chuckled. His dimples popping out and he shook his head. Your heart raced hearing the sound of his laughter. Your own smile appeared on your face, red tinted cheeks as you looked away embarrassed.

“ You seem like your day dream over there” he chuckles. “ I wanted to know how much this is?” He asked. One of his fingers were tapping on the magazine in his hands. His head tilted this time. 

“ Oh, sorry” you told him the price of the magazine and glanced back at the magazine you were over looking at. This guys was really beautiful and you have seen him around, mainly in school where you heard the sound of his voice from the Hellfire table. 

He was always doing his dramatics. It wasn’t missable. He was in one of your classes too. 

He made his way over to the counter where he placed the magazine on top. The scent of weed, cigarettes, pine and something else hits you. His hands are tapping his jacket finding what he was looking for with a small frown on his face. You took the magazine and typed away the amount in the cash register, taking peeks from the corner of your eye. 

A couple of bills dropped on the table. They were all jumbled together but you didn’t mind when he apologized for the way they looked. His eyes dropped down to your name tag on your shirt and he tilted his head as if he was trying to figure out where he has seen you before. 

You bend down to get a bag from underneath the counter which had the store name on the front with a small graphic added to it. Eddie bounced back and forth on his feet as realization dawn to him. He knew who you were, you two shared a class together and you always seemed to be by yourself. 

“ I hope you have a great day” you tell him handing the bag to him which held the magazine he purchased inside. His hand touched yours when he reached over to take it from your hands. 

“ Thank you, sweetheart. You too” He says. A hint of red is still on your cheeks which causes him to chuckle. He found it adorable. 

“ My name is Eddie” he says, his brown doe eyes widen as he licked his lip feeling his mouth dry. He stared at you like you just came out of a magazine or something. 

“ I know who you are” you nod your head. “ You’re not visible” you add with a small shrug. 

“ You notice me?” He asked, seemingly shocked that you knew him.

You nodded your head. 

“ You’re pretty special” Eddie shook his head with a small “ pfft” sound. “ You don’t look like the type to accept compliments and that’s okay. But I thought you should know” Eddie’s mind went blank at your words. He wasn’t the type to get compliments or anyone besides his friends be nice to him. Let alone a girl be nice to him. 

“ Thank you, sweetheart” he swallowed as he answered you. It was like all sudden the world had stopped moving and it was you and him. Your eyes locked with his as you offered him a smile which he mirrored back with his heart leaping to his throat. 

There was something about you that he liked.

“ Why don’t you sit at my table tomorrow at lunch?” He offered hoping you would take it. If not, he would always come and sit by you. 

“ I don’t know, I don’t think your friends will like me very much” 

“ That’s a bunch of baloney” He says, causing you to laugh. 

His smile widen hearing your laughter and he swore it was going to be his favorite sound. 

“ Alright, fine. I will sit with you and your friends” Eddie partially leaped on his feet from happiness. But you saw it in his face how happy it made him. Your heart leaped to your thought, giggling. 

“ See you tomorrow, sweetheart” he winks at you as he makes his way to the door. 

“ I’m counting on it, Munson” he chuckled, waving at you as he left the store. You sigh happily and pumped your fist in the air with happiness that a cute boy has noticed you.

What you didn’t know was Eddie was watching you still and laughed seeing how adorable you were. 

This was just the beginning. 

It took a couple of months for things between you and Eddie to blossom into anything. The both of you were too terrified to talk to one another about how you feel. Even after Dustin kept saying how you should just tell Eddie.

Robin got involved even but you shook your head every time feeling too scared to tell him how you feel. You didn’t want to lose him. 

Eddie was perfect. In your eyes. 

“ I’m telling you, Eddie is more in love with you than he is in love with being our Dungeon Master and that’s saying a lot” Mike says walking through Family Video with you and Dustin on the other side overlooking and nodding his head. 

“ I don’t know what your talking about” you mumbled. “ You guys are delusional.” 

“ Oh would you give it a rest Y/N, poor Munson is a damn puppy dog around you, getting on his knees for you.” 

“ He does not!” You shook your head turning to look at Robin as if she had two heads. Robin pinched the bridge of her nose, sighing. 

“ You’re worse than dingus over here” she pointed to Steve who was stacking the new films that came in. 

“ Hey!” He shouted turning his head, with a glare. 

“ I just can’t lose him, you know? When he came into my life, everything has changed on a positive note.” 

“ Well you don’t want anyone else to get with him, right? You better work fast then” Mike says. Dustin walked around and glared at him while Robin reached over to flick him in the forehead. 

“ Ow! What was that for?” He asked, rubbing his forehead. “ I didn’t do anything” he adds. 

“ Just stop talking, Mike” Dustin tells him and turns to you. 

“ I know you don’t want to lose him, but he’s Eddie. He adores you. You’re the only girl that caught his eye.” 

“ What about Chrissy?” You sadly asked. 

“ Chrissy has nothing on you, Y/N. Have you looked at you?” Steve asked as he walked over motions towards you. “ You’re a ten.” He adds. 

You chuckled, “ Thank you, Steve.” 

“ Okay, dingus. Don’t try your lame flirting here. Y/N isn’t charmed by you.” 

“ I wasn’t flirting, Robin. I was just boosting her confidence” he turns to you” You have nothing to worry about, he likes you too.” 

“ Steve!” Dustin shouted,” You weren’t suppose to tell her.” 

Steve puts his hands up with a shrug. 

“ Munson isn’t going to do anything” 

“ Right, when is the last time you won a fight even?” 

“ That’s not the point!” Steve shouted. “ The point is Y/N” he points to you, “ Munson is waiting on you and he’s being a little chicken.” 

“ He likes me?” You were too shocked to even process that your best friend likes you. After all this time.  You thought he is into someone else when it was you all along. He always made time to spend time with you, he always talked to you about his campaigns. He always looked at you like you were his whole world. He always listened. He always was around when you needed someone. He drove you home and to school. 

You’ve met Wayne, whom adored you. He told you about his parents. He let you drive his van. 

He liked you. 

“ He likes me!” You shouted full of happiness.

“ That’s what we’ve been telling you” Dustin says. 

“ I have to go talk to him” you shoved the films that you were planning to take out back into Steve’s arms who scrambled barley to hold onto any as one fell to the ground hitting his foot. He yelped and all of them dropped to the ground while you yelled “ sorry!” To him and rushing out the door. 

Eddie had been looking into the fridge when there was loud knocking on his front door. His eyebrows pinched together confused on who it might be. He wasn’t expecting anyone tonight. 

“ Who is it?” He asked, his hand on the doorknob. 

“ It’s me” came your voice from the other said. At the sound of your voice, he threw the door opened with a smile gracing his face. 

“ Hi, sweetheart” he greets you opening his arms. He wasn’t much of hugger, but with you that was a whole other story. 

“ Hi Eds” you greet him, but you didn’t wrap your arms around him and instead crouched underneath his arms walking into the trailer. Eddie frowned as he pulled down his arms. Something might be wrong. 

He turned around after closing the door and facing you hoping you would talk. But you paced back and forth in his trailer, looking nervous and your hands shook as you took deep breathe. 

“ Sweetheart?” He called out to you. But you weren’t saying anything and it was starting to freak him out a bit. He grew worried that it might be something he did or said to you. 

“ What is it?” He asked, hoping you’d talk to him but you don’t and that’s when he takes action and places his hands on your shoulder, turning you to face him. Your eyes nervously met his, they held concern.

“ You’re kinda scaring me, right now” he says. 

You sighed, shrugging his arms off of you. You couldn’t believe you were going to do this. You can’t believe the sudden courage you have. 

“ I’ve been told that you like me” you mumbled, nervously biting your lips now hoping it wasn’t a lie. 

“ Of course I like you, sweetheart” he says, a little laugh coming from him. “ How could I not? You’re my best friend.” 

You shook your head, “ No Eds. I heard you like me, as in more than a friend.” 

Color washes away from his face as his mouth forms in a shape of an o and his eyes look away from you. 

“Um.. who told you that…?” He asked, rubbing the back of his neck, with a nervous laughter coming from him. “ That sound ridiculous. I mean, don’t get me wrong-“ 

You cut him off wanting to know the truth. 

“ Please tell me the truth, Eddie.” 

He gulped as he tried to make eye contact with you. You can tell how frighten he was by this and it made you want to pull him close and hold him.

He sighs, dropping his shoulders. 

“ It’s true, sweetheart. I like you, more than a friend but I understand if you don’t-“ you cut him off this time by throwing your arms around his neck and leaning up on your toes and bringing your lips against his. A small sound escapes from his and his eyes widen as he realized what you were doing.

You were kissing him. 

It took him a minute to close his eyes and realize that you were really kissing him, and wrap his arms around your waist. Inside he was bursting with happiness and was ready to scream it to the word that you were kissing him. The person that he’s into. Kissing him. 

Once you two pulled away from each other, his smile grew in a wide grin. 

“ You like me too, right?” He asked, just to make sure. 

You giggled, nodding your head. 

“ It’s more like love” you confessed. His eyes widen, getting glossy with tears and his mouth drop opens in shock. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He never understood what it was like to be in love. Not until you. Not until he looked at you. Not until he loved saying your name and seeing the happiness in your eyes. 

“ You mean that?” He asked. 

“ I love you, Eddie Munson” he gasped as tears roll down his cheeks. Your hands came up to cup his face with both your hands, brushing them away with your thumbs. He sniffled and leaned into your touch. 

“ I love you too, sweetheart” he says. 

You wrapped your arms around him, pulling him into a hug. He wrapped his arms around you and placed his head on top of yours as the two of you stood like that. 

You were happy. Eddie treated you right. Brought you flowers too. Some are the drives he takes and when he sees them, he stops just to get you them to bring a smile on your face. It was one of many things he loved about you. 

You were his happiness. 

At least that’s what you thought until it became closer and closer to your birthday. It seems like he was putting on spending time with you, later and later or he would come up that he was busy. You felt like you did something wrong or that you upset him. 

“ Hey” you called Family Video to see if Robin or Steve has heard something from one of the kids. Robin picked up the phone and as soon as she heard the sound of your voice, she hushed someone on the others side which made you more confused. 

“ What’s going on?” You asked. “ Who are you hushing?” 

“ Oh, nothing. What did you need?” She asked, sounding in panic. While on the other side Dustin was mimicking to her to end the call. They had to go to the trailer to help Eddie set up for your birthday which was tomorrow. 

“ Has Eddie been acting more strange than usual?” 

She hummed, “ What do you mean more than usual? Have you seen Eddie? I mean, he is strange you know” she continued to ramble while you heard someone like Dustin telling her to hang up the phone right now. 

“ Why is Dustin telling you to hang up on me? That is rude and uncalled for, Henderson!”  you shouted banging the phone to your mouth before placing it back against your ear. 

“ I have to go Y/N! Customers, you know” Robin faked laughed, “ Bye!” She shouted before hanging up the phone. You stared at the phone strangely and put it back and plopped back on the bed with your back on the bed. 

“ Maybe I should call him” you mumbled to yourself. You reached for the phone again and dialed the Munson’s. The phone rang and rang and rang, Eddie was scrambling out of his room to put on a shirt when he heard the phone.

“ I’m coming!” He shouted. 

He reached for the phone and brought to his ear, “ Munson’s residence, this is Eddie Munson and how can I help you?”

“ Hi Eds” the sound of your voice made his heart leap and a smile appeared on his face. 

“ Hi, sweetheart” he greets you, “ How is the love of my life?” He asked. 

“ A bit dramatic there but I’ll take it” you giggled, “ I was wondering if you wanted to do something tonight, together I mean.” 

He hummed as he looked around the trailer and he still had some much to do. Plus he was going to make a cake with Dustin. 

“ I’m sorry sweetheart, but I don’t feel so good tonight” he frowned. “ I might of ate something.” He adds trying to make it more believable to you. 

“ Awe, do you want me to come over? We can cuddle and watch a movie, I can bring medicine over too.” 

“ Oh no sweetheart, I was going to head to bed early. Sleep might help” he says wishing he wasn’t lying to you but he wanted to make your birthday more than what you expected. 

“ Oh, that’s okay. I hope you sleep well” you mumbled, voice filled with disappointment. It hurt Eddie to push you away but he was trying to make you a good birthday. 

“ Goodnight, sweetheart” he says. “ I love you” he adds. 

“ I love you too, Eds. Goodnight” 

You hung up the phone placing it back where it was and sighed leaning back on the bed staring at the ceiling like it was the most interesting thing ever. You decided you were going to read before bed while Eddie ran a hand down his face as he looked around. 

“ How am I going to do this?” He asked knowing he wasn’t even half finished on what he was planning. 

The next day, you woke up and stretched your arms over your head and looked around the room. Today was your birthday and it didn’t seem much like it usually was. There was a knock on your bedroom door.

“ Come in” your mom peeked her head in, a smile came to her face when she saw you were awake. She walked in carrying a plate of your favorite breakfast food in her hands while your dad walked behind her as the two started to sing you happy birthday. 

You stared up at your parents with a small smile on your face while holding the birthday breakfast your mom has made you. Your mouth watered at the sight, and you couldn’t wait to dig in. 

“ Happy Birthday, my little girl is all growing up” your mom had tears in her eyes as she brushes a piece of hair behind your ear. 

“ Mom” you chuckled, “ only one year older but I will never stop being your little girl” she nods with tears now rolling down her cheeks. Your dad handed you a gift, from the both of them. 

“ What is this?” You asked. It was a pretty small box and you shook it in hopes to find out what it is. “ Open it and see.” 

Both your parents were filed with excitement when you opened the box and inside was a set of keys. It looks like car keys. Your eyes widen and look up at the both of them in shock. This must of been a lot for them. 

“ I can’t take this” they frowned and shook their heads.

“ You deserve it. Our little girl deserves the best” your dads says. “ Look outside” you quickly put the breakfast on the corner of the bed and threw the covers off and scrambled out of bed to look out the window. 

Your mouth dropped seeing the beautiful car standing there. 

“ Is that mine?” Your dad has one hand on one of your shoulders while your mom had her other hand on your shoulder.

“ All yours” your mom kisses on top of your head.

“ Thank you so much” you threw your arms around the both of them, hugging them tight as they both hugged you back and kissed you on top of their heads. You were growing up and they wanted you to be able to drive. 

You had your license already. 

Throughout the day you had hopes to get calls from your friends and your boyfriend or even them to stop by at the house. Nothing happened. You sighed looking at while barely finishing up dinner. 

Just then there was a knock on the door. Yo looked to your parents at the dinner table. Your mom gives you a shy smile and there is a certain look on her face, a glint in her eye. She knows something. 

“ Go open the door, please” your dad asks you. “ It might be for you” he adds. Your mom swats his hand to shut him up and he shrugs. 

“ What is this?” You asked, squinting your eyes. “ What did you two do?” 

“ Y/N, go open the door” your mom says. 

You made your way to the door looking back at your parents seeing them watching when there was another knock at the door. 

“ I’m coming!” You shouted. 

Your hand reached out to open the door throwing it open to reveal Steve standing there with his hands in his pockets. 

“ Steve?” What are you doing here?” He offers you a smile while bouncing back and forth on his feet, looking nervous. “ Happy Birthday Y/N” he says. 

“ Thank you, it doesn’t tell me why your here?” 

“ Just follow me and don’t ask questions” he says. Your eyebrows pinched together and look behind him to see his BMW standing there on the street. 

“ Harrington, explain yourself” you crossed your arms over your chest. 

“ Hunny” your mom calls from behind you. You turned to glance at her.

“ Just go with Steve, trust me” she says. 

“ Is this some sort of plan that I don’t know?” Steve shrugged when you looked back at him. He held a nervous smile on his face. 

“ I don’t trust this one bit” you said while pointing your finger around. “ You three are up to something and I don’t like it.” 

“ Just come Y/N, you won’t regret it. I promise you” Steve says as he turns around expecting you to follow him. You look back at your parents, your mom blows you a kiss while your dad laughs. 

“ Grab a jacket!” Your mom says before you leave. You grabbed the jacket that was nearest and put on your shoes following Steve out the door and to his car. 

“ Are you at least going to tell me where we going?” Steve shook his head. 

“ Just sit and enjoy the ride” he says, staring the car and drive off. 

“ You’re luck your my friend, Harrington” 

He snorts as he shakes his head. 

“ You don’t scare me” he says. You give him a look which he doesn’t catch but he knows you can throw a mean punch. 

He ended up driving you to Eddie’s which made you more confused since Eddie told you he didn’t feel very good yesterday and you thought he was taking time to himself to feel better. You thought he forgot your birthday too. 

“ Why are we here?” 

“ Just trust me” Steve says as he gets out of the car with you following along and giving a look towards Steve. You were trying to figure out on the whole way to what he was up too and yet you weren’t getting on why you were at your boyfriends place.

Steve had an extra key to the trailer which Eddie gave him for this surprise. 

“ You have an extra key to Eddie’s” you rose your eyebrow. “ Huh? I thought I was his girlfriend.” 

“ Oh shut it” he says throwing it open and when you stepped inside, the lights flew on and a yell of “ happy birthday!” filled the room. Your hands were on your heart as you looked around the room seeing your friends, the trailer decorated, there was a corner of the room filled with presents and your parents were even there. How did they manage to get there quicker than you?

“ W-what?” Your eyes filled with tears as you continued to look around the room. Eddie emerged from the crowd of people that seem to fit in his trailer, wearing a party hat on top of his mane of curls.

“ Did you do all of this?” His smile broke in a wide grin as he nodded his head, looking away shyly. 

“ Oh Eddie” you threw your arms around his neck, squeezing him. You never imagined someone do something like this. Your parents always threw you small parties or get together but this, this was different. This is coming from someone you love, you adore and someone you know is your one now. 

“ You didn’t have to do all this” you pulled away from him as he look down at you. 

“ Nonsense, sweetheart. I wanted to make you the best birthday you ever had.” 

“ It is because of you, you’re everything to me Eddie Munson.” 

His heart melted at your words as his cheeks reddened. 

“ You’re everything to me too, sweetheart.” He says. 

“ Enough with the mushy crap! I wanna dance with the birthday girl!” Robin shouted and stepped in between you and Eddie, grabbing your arms and twirling you around where you laughed getting in between Max and her as music ran through the trailers. 

Eddie stared with a dopy smile on his face. He was more in love with you than he ever was. 

Through the night, you kept catching Eddie’s eyes as people hogged you all around wishing you happy birthday, giving you hugs and sharing stories with you. Your eyes fell onto the cake that was on the counter in the kitchen.

You saw a little elf drawn on the cake that you knew that Eddie must of done since you both talked about what kind of elf you’d be if you joined his campaign. He was too good to you. Arms wrapped around you from behind as his head rested on your shoulder. 

“ I see you found my masterpiece” he says. 

“ I love it” you gushed looking over your shoulder at your boyfriend. “ This is so sweet of you but I didn’t know you knew how to bake.” 

He rolled his eyes playfully and motioned where Dustin was laughing with Mike.

“ Henderson helped, Nancy too. She didn’t want us to burn the cake” he buried his face into your shoulder feeling embarrassed.

“ Awe, I love it though. My baker boy” you turned around in his arms leaning up to peck his lips which he returned. 

“ I have your gift in my room” he says. “ Come on” he takes your hand in his and leads you to his room which is on the other side of the hall. 

“ You didn’t have to get me anything” you shouted through the music but Eddie didn’t seem to hear you as he pulled you along. He opened his door letting you inside first before he walked in and shut it with his back to it. 

On his messy bed there was a box standing there.

“ What is it?” You asked. 

He waited patiently for you to open his gift with his eyes motioning to the box. You were scared and curious at the same time. You walked slowly to the box to see it was moving.

“ Eddie! It’s moving!” You shouted. “ What did you get me??” 

“ Just open it, sweetheart. It’s nothing scary. I promise you” he says. He has his hands claps together as his brown doe eyes pleaded you to open it. 

Your hands reached over the top of the box and removed it and what you saw inside, made you burst into tears. A little small “ meow” greeted you with eyes looking up at you. 

“ You didn’t, Munson” he shrugged with a small smile on his face making his way over to the other side of the bed. 

“ How?” You asked picking up the small kitten in your arms. 

“ Benny found it in the back of the diner, and he’s been taking care of it when I saw him looking after it and offered him that I would take it off his hands. To give it a proper home.” 

“ How much?” 

“ It’s nothing, sweetheart. No charge, Benny heard it was your birthday and said this was a great birthday present. But it’s from me, not him” Eddie wanted to make it clear, with a small pout. 

“ Thank you, Eds. I love it” you mumbled scratching the kitten behind the ears as it purrs. 

“ It looks perfect, like you” Eddie says. “ Happy Birthday, sweetheart.”

“ Thank you, handsome” Eddie reached over to scratch the kitten behind the ears, the kitten purrs at his touch. 

“ What are you going to name him?” 

You tell Eddie the name you picked out and it fits the kitten. A knock came to the door. 

“ You better not be fucking in there, Munson!” Came Robin’s voice. “ We need to birthday girl. It’s time for cake” she adds. 

“ We will be right there!” You shouted holding the kitten close to your chest. 

“ Thank you for the present, Eddie. You didn’t have to get me anything.”

“ If I could, I’d give you the world and until then, I will get you every kitten my eyes set on.” 

“ We won’t have any room” you giggled. “ Come on, we better head back before Robin storms in here with the whole troop squad” he laughs and follows you back to the party. 

“ Awe, what’s it’s name!?” Will shouts as he spots the kitten in your arms, running over to pet it. Your friend surround you to look at the kitten as you hold it. 

Wayne interrupts the moment as much as he didn’t want, “ It’s time for cake!” He shouts. Eddie rushes to grab he cake after Wayne has lighten it up. Everyone stands to sing you happy birthday. You look around the room at your friends, your parents, and the one person that you’ve given your heart too as his eyes shine underneath the candles. 

“ Make a wish” Dustin says. 

“ I don’t need it, I have everything I need already” your eyes lock with Eddie’s as you blow out the candles.

“ Happy Birthday Y/N!!” 

[weeb-polls-with-pip]

Autistic Anime Boys Prelims - Propaganda Division - Group 4

Propaganda:

Natsuki -

"He has a flat affect, especially towards the start of the series, and a strong special interest in fishing. He does not get along with Haru and Yuki at first because he doesn't think they are taking fishing seriously, but after seeing Yuki's drive to improve and growing appreciation for his interest, he warms up to them and develops, what seems to be, the first close friendships he 's had. As the boys learn to fish, he is the source of most of the very specific fishing knowledge in the series, and after the show is finished we see that he has moved overseas to continue pursuing his special interest."

Luca -

*okay I screwed up, this submission didn't have propaganda. It WAS marked 'yes' for propaganda use though, which is where the confusion came from. At this point I'm too tired to move the bracket around though, so Luca's just gonna stay here.

Adrian -

"Not a full time boy (but a boy nonetheless, bigender icon fr) but working autism overtime."

Rui -

"aside from being an adorable piano genius with the voice of an angel? he grew up sheltered and doesn't have a lot of physical stamina but he does his best to become an idol (rescuing his own black kitten along the way) and is officially considered the most cat-like in his unit. he will eat your pudding. also he grows up! he used to be like fifteen and now he's 26?!"

Hikaru -

"He's shown to have difficulty emoting since childhood. In a particular episode, a mother comes to him to alter her child's brain and remove the parts of him that make him difficult to handle. It is heavily implied that the things she wants removed is autism and Hikaru is more upset about this than most other things in the series but seems to understand that acceptance for people like him and the kid is few and far between. He also says things that could be considered rude when it comes to situations where people ask him to alter who they are as people, such as when a friend asks him to change her sexuality so that she's straight and doesn't have to suffer heartbreak anymore."

Rei -

"AUTISTIC ICON!!!!! just like. look at him. look at that one face he makes all the time. it's hard for me to name specific examples other than the obvious fixation on shoji and like general lack of social skills because i haven't gone through the whole thing in so long but there's soooo much there. i might be talking out of my ass but it's also like? such a sensorily focused story (both the anime and manga). he could even be considered a sports anime boy if you just believed ❤️ or something ‼️"

Vayne -

"Relies on his pet cat for social cues, because the cat is better at them. The saddest, most gentle boy to ever wield a cat-sword-gauntlet. Absolutely listens to all of his friends' infodumps with infinite love and interest. Completely oblivious to how everyone in his workshop adores him by the end of the game."

Ganta -

"he has insomnia (frequently comorbid with autism). once he gains an interest in astrophotography it becomes a special interest very quickly. he's sweet and kind but also gets annoyed easily and he rides a bike and works at an arcade and wants to be a nurse and he loves his girlfriend isaki so so much"

Aoi -

"He has a very devoted special interest in the idol Takada-chan, which he frequently imagines in fights and other situations… the moment someone (Itadori) expresses equal interest in something he is passionate about, he immediately declares them besties and brothers and creates a whole elaborate shared history for them that doesn’t actually exist. He’s not really interested in connecting with people who don’t share his interests. He’s seen as somewhat strange and eccentric. Though in the present he is respected because of his strength as a sorcerer, as a child he was very isolated."

Ray -

"Due to his extremely strong memory, Ray is forced to grow up faster than his best friends and gives himself up as a lost cause in hopes of saving them. He is very sharp and smart but has massive blind spots when it comes to trusting and considering others."

[autisticgirliesbracket]

What makes Baru Cormorant from The Masquerade Series the autistic girlie ever of all time? Here's what the people have to say:

- Bracket art created by @anthyiess, used with permission. Baru-related asks/reblogs: x This post will be updated after each round!

Image ID in alt text and under the readmore.

[Image ID. White slide with a digital drawing of Baru holding a masquerade half-mask away from her own face. She is surrounded by text boxes which read,

"her canon low empathy swag whenever she tries 2 flirt she will just explain trade economics untill the woman shes talking to becomes enamoured with her whenever she sees a flock of birds she needs 2 count em (i also do this)"

"low empathy girl swag my favorite repressed lesbian accountant"

"For context, Baru Cormorant is the protagonist of a dark fantasy series about resistance to a vast trade empire. Baru's homeland was colonized by said empire, and Baru decides to join the empire in order to gain enough power within it to free her home. She ends up becoming an imperial accountant and is sent to a remote colony to suppress a brewing rebellion. As the series progresses, Baru becomes more deeply involved with both action against the empire and the empire itself, and has to make a lot of difficult choices. Baru is the most compassionate and authentic depiction of an autistic character who is "low empathy" and struggles to understand/relate to other people's emotions I've ever encountered in fiction. She is very blunt and logic-driven. She tends to view things through the lens of topics she already has a lot of understanding and enthusiasm for (i.e., math and economics) and has trouble with things that don't fit that mold. For example, at one point she begins to realize that other people also have complex inner lives (her low empathy swag!!!) and could only understand/convey this concept by comparing it to hashing (a one-way function, where a specific input will always result in the same output, but that output is not exclusive and may be shared with other inputs. So you can understand that any person you see was shaped by particular experiences or "input", but you can't always tell what those experiences were just by looking at the "output"). Baru struggles with social interactions (outside of the context of power struggle mind games), frequently missing "obvious" subtext in ordinary conversations. Baru can come off as "emotionless" but is shown to feel very deeply, particularly being motivated by deep love and grief throughout the series. She infodumps to people for fun and to express affection; for example at one point she decided to start courting someone and went about that by telling her a bunch of fun facts. There's also at least one scene where she gets overwhelmed and bites herself to calm down, which is a really common stim that I'd never seen depicted in fiction before! Due to the series' historic-inspired fantasy setting, terminology differs from the real world, and words like "autistic" are never used in the series. However, Baru is described as a "savant" by her imperial mentor, a term that in the real world has heavy association with autism. In summary, Baru is so thoroughly autistic-coded that I believe that she was intentionally meant to be read as such and personally count her as "canon rep". Particularly, Baru displays many common autistic traits that are rarely portrayed sympathetically in fiction, much less for characters who are also explicitly written as women of color. Her autistic swag is so massive, reading the books made me realize I'm autistic. I love her. Also she's canon lesbian. Thank you for your time."

"Baru’s canonical biggest character flaw is forgetting that other people also have thoughts feelings and agendas just like she does and her special interest is finance i love my low empathy bestie <3"

"Hiiii she is the most autistic narrator of all time. I don’t have the time to pull text but just trust me on this. Low empathy swag she’s just like me for real the way she connects with other people her special interests in birds and stars the way her mind works she gets me so well. Autistic swag. Also she’s pulled like 6 bad bitches with it"

"Had to have it explained to her that other people have inner lives and motivations just like she does one time. Low empathy queen"

"DIversity win! Your math savant with bad people skills is a lesbian!" End ID.]

[hanbindans]

sunday crossword (z.h drabble)

word count: 930 a/n: MY FIRST DRABBLE AHHHHH to be honest I am terribly nervous about how this will be received but I guess there is only one way to find out. This is heavily inspired by the song sunday crossword by J.Maya (as you can tell by the title hihi) and if you listen to it you can maybe understand the vibes I was going for better.... 🤓 also this is only semi-edited so pls don't hate me if there's mistakes somewhere

We go through high school and our early twenties thinking we need to be less us and more someone else if we are to be worthy of love. We make smalltalk and laugh politely at our coworker's jokes and even though it leaves a plastic taste on our tongues, this is just what one has to do to be an adult!! And even though it feels like it hurts more than it does us good, and we reach a point where we think that actually, wouldn't it be better if everyone was just more weird?? But even though we want to stop apologising for having weird and niche interests our fear of being known is stronger than our want to be loved.

The kind love we dream of when we are kids doesn't exist. Where someone is willing to let you in into their home as you are and embrace you in spite of all the things you failed at today. The happy, red rose bouquets and butterflies in your stomach, grandiose professions, large romantic gestures, treating you like you're the single most important person in the world, is too perfect to be true. It's only for Hollywood movies.

Still, what else can you do, when you're young and dating? You suck it up. You look and act your best self- convincing yourself and each other that there's nothing special or unique about you. You're just normal.

That's exactly why everyone needs a reliable bestie- who makes you comfortable enough to be your unapologetic self, and slouch down and manspread in your seat. That bestie of yours is Zhang Hao. The person who's willing to empty his Sunday schedule every weekend so you can go on a morning walk, get croissants and coffee at the local coffee shop, and walk back to his apartment to munch on pastries and coffee as you solve the weekly crossword in peace- like people in their 70's do.

"And get this, I asked SO many questions to him, because he was like really interested in sports, right? But he didn't ask a single question about my books, which is my interest."

Hao's keys jingle against each other as he unlocks his front door and throws them on the kitchen counter. He hasn't given any long responses during your 15 minute rant, but does alternate between "mhmm"s and "uh-huh"s to show that he's paying attention.

"Isn't it like common courtesy to at least pretend to care about your date's hobbies? He was just like, "oh, I don't read books", and then didn't ask a single question!! As if I was asking him questions because I give a damn about sports!! I don't need him to share my interests, I just need him to let me talk about them."

You leave the coffees and paper bag with croissants on the coffee table and throw yourself on the couch, spreading your limbs out comfortably with no care to leave space for Hao.

"That's why you need me, who does share your interests, and even lets you take over my apartment", Hao lifts your legs and sits on the other side of the couch, placing your shins on his lap. "If you found another guy who would keep you company while you do the crossword I would be replaced."

"the point is not for you to just keep me company, it's to actually solve the crossword with me. you just sit there and read"

Hao does a cheers towards you with his croissant, smug smile on his face, and takes a bite before digging into his fantasy novel. He uses your pant-leg as a napkin to wipe off the crumbs on his fingers.

You take a big swig of coffee and start to study your weekly crossword. Even though he is useless at helping you with the crossword (he can't count the number of letters in a word as he says it out loud), he is indeed way better company than the dude-bro you're dating. He doesn't make you feel stupid or weird about your interests and sharing your favourite movie with him doesn't feel like tearing yourself open. There's no pressure to say something funny, or to say something at all, to look presentable or to be in a good mood. You're having a lazy morning, sitting in your pyjama pants and with pastry crumbs on your t-shirts, and there's an almost holy sense of peace and comfort. This hour or two every weekend is reserved for relaxing and recovering from all the other people in your life. It is sacred. A time to feel like you're just existing as yourself. Even when you've had boyfriends, Hao was always there to do the Sunday crossword with you.

"6 letter word, it has to include an O and a V."

He marks the sentence he's reading with his finger. "Glove?"

"That's 5 letters, dummy."

"Language", he quips and slaps your ankle lightly. "I'm offering you free croissants and my whole couch. And most importantly good company."

A defeated sigh slips from you. "Right", you whisper to yourself, and let the room fall back into comfortable silence.

Wouldn't it be better if everyone was just more weird? And we stop apologising so much for having niche interests and start building genuine, meaningful relationships instead? Being honest is scary but it also lets us find equally honest people. Like best friends who want to sit next to you while you solve your crossword.

"The word was 'lovers'."

"Ahaaa..." Hao's curiosity is quenched with that answer, and he takes another bite from his croissant before continuing his book.

[iwanthermidnightz]

alskdj sometimes I smh at us as a fandom and also on the individual level how we lose our minds over her surprise songs on tour or each release of a rerecording we’ve already heard or seeing a paparazzi photo of her on a street in a new outfit.

it just feels like we fawn over her every move and I’m so done ngl

(also this isn’t directed at you specifically at all. I just know you’re reasonable and classy so I wanted to share my gripes lol)

I completely understand she deserves to own her work again and she’s doing that in a way that feels like it honors that, and I totally absolutely respect that. I just wish she would release them all at once and not drag it out… (respectfully).

also I’m just tired of the surprise-song-o’clock every night where we lose our minds over her performing a song we literally can listen anytime we want lol

I know it’s not serious but sometimes it feels like the fandom makes it so serious and I’m just like ✌️do your thing besties but I’ll sit this out, got better things to put my time toward

sorry for the random rant! no need to engage with it just idk 😮‍💨 had to tell someone

Hahaha I know. I think its just that its exciting for the possibility of her playing a song she’s never performed live before (for me on guitar), and songs she hasn’t played in a while or other maybe less appreciated songs stripped down. It really showcases how the most intricately produced songs are built from just her guitar or piano and sound just as great. There’s also the implications I guess of her saying she maybe picks songs that in her mind connect with each other? (I think thats what she said). I don’t put too much weight on it… but I can see how it keeps people engaged.

Also with the fawning, its because a lot of us are queer lmao 😭

With the rerecords, its the principle and I agree it honors herself and all the years she spent building what she did. For me, there’s something about hearing her record songs with her voice now that makes it so much better. I’ve played the originals over the years so many times that I memorize every part of it, and yet it’s somehow still special to experience it in this new way.

I think we knew she wouldn’t release them all at the same time. For many reasons I think. 1) it would be years before she finished recording them all 2) its fun for her and us to relive these eras and reminisce on what made them special 3) the marketing and margin for sales is too good to pass up 4) spacing the releases out feeds the constant frenzy of people always wanting content/music from her etc etc.

Overall I get what you mean. I feel this way too sometimes about easter eggs or elaborate theories that are most likely not probable which we are all guilty for. It may not seem like it but in a way I’m detached enough to be like “oh wow” and maybe get excited about something (some moments call for that) and then go about my day, this is a TS community after all. But many of us have been ‘chronically online’ since the debut days, its kind of engrained in us to at least care a little about whats going on even if from a distance. I get that its different for a casual fan. I also don’t think its helpful to make people feel bad for being excited. You never know what someone’s going through and this, whatever this is, could be the only thing keeping them afloat.

I guess what I mean is, theres nuance. At least for me. The value is connecting with people who share the same interests as you. Hope I’m making sense 🤍

[trashbagstonesdesciple]

Got bored and didn't know what to post for a seriously long time- so I decided I would share some interesting stuff. My favorite animals!!! RAHHH okay I seriously love dogs. I can't imagine someone who doesn't. (Part 1 I guess)

Dog breeds??? THERE ARE SO MANY !!! I'm gonna infodump the hell out of you

I have the tendency to love dogs that look unusual, you know- skinny dogs, big dogs, dogs that make you think "damn why he built like that." Same with cats. Animals are amazing and tbh how in God's name could anyone choose just ONE favorite?

This is an appreciation post for bull terriers, first of all. That big football-shaped head of theirs is PERFECT for kisses. Those little triangular shaped eyes (Uniquely extravagant to their breed) are ridiculously tiny. The pinkness that shades his eyes and nose is absolutely unmatchable. There was surely some comedy and thoughtfulness when this dog was made! Sweet! (I have a favorite type too, the pure white ones.) I can't believe there was a time where dogs like this were expected to tear your lungs out if you came too close to someone's property.

Here you can see this bull terrier's adorable smile!!! Ready to eat your sofa cushions and 2 entire layers of bathroom drywall, but lovingly. (Your lawn decorations too)

I also appreciate BORZOIS AND GREYHOUNDS!!! Greyhounds have these goofy, long limbs and ridiculously tall, skinny bodies. They seem like the type of dog to run around making weird noises at nothing. That's a lot like me! Borzois look just like greyhounds, but bigger and 50× hairier. They are also particularly memed often for that super long nose. It's the wacky features that make these dogs all so amazing to me. I've watched videos of them running around, and they are a playmate I would love to have.

Greyhound to Borzoi comparison...

Speaking of dogs with unusual bodies- we could literally never leave Great Danes out of the equation. Come on, if it was convenient and easy to manage, you too would love a dog in your house who is bigger than Arnold Schwarzenegger. They look like titan dalmatians, and the size of those feet for crying out loud!!! Imagine being that huge! Just remember, never rent an upstairs apartment if you buy one, I would hate to have this bad boy fall through onto my dinner table! To be honest, his adoption fee alone probably costs more than what it would take to buy your own place. And for good reason, there's a big price for great enjoyment.

Of course- being a pitbull also has a scale- playgroup bestie to Heath Ledger. I think these were the very first dogs I learned to love!!! PRECIOUSSS 💕💕💕

Bewr with me I'm getting technical on these next breeds-

Also shout-out to all those other pretty dog breeds! Popular or lesser known! The Bulbenbeisser (extinct sadly), Drevers, Norwegian Elkhounds, Boerboels, Dachshunds, German Shepherds, and Tibetan Mastiffs!

The no longer existent yet still beautiful Bulbenbeisser, next to a Norwegian Elkhound! The bulbenbeisser is distantly related to the modern boxer dog, and is also known as the German Bulldog. When it was around, it was known for being very agile and strong, such abilities were used for things like boar hunting.

The Norwegian Elkhound is a special dog, used for various things such as hunting, herding, and protecting. It's name makes its origin and main use clear, they come from Norway and are good at hunting down Elk! They look like little huskies to me.

Second Row is a Drever dog, known also as a Swedish Dachsbracke! They are used to hunt deer, and descend from another dog of a similar name. They look just a little bit like beagles if you think about it.

The third row dog is a massive Boerboel, colored a very cute tanned brown. It's not well recognized, but is a large guard dog from South Africa. They are on average 50 pounds heavier than a Cane Corso, another favorite breed of mine.

The final row is an ancient breed, a Tibetan Mastiff. Very big and fluffy! Actually, very big is a massive understatement. These dogs are absolutely enormous and are used to hunt bears!

Hope you enjoyed me hyper fixating on dogs for like a whole hour I will do it again probably like 30 times

[yubnubhub]

In case no one has told you this - thank you!💕

You made me smile so widely today. Your overanalyses are so wonderful, I'm always happy to see a new post from you. Your brain is awesome and you have some really interesting thoughts. I am forever grateful that we found each other. You have become an important person to me, like a sister from another mother🫂. Always happy to share a Star Wars obsession😂❤️

Let's raise a glass for our friendship, bestie🥂

Sometimes when I feel kindness overload, I take forever to respond because I want to make sure I can properly express just how much of a positive impact someone's words had on me. Magda, when I read this, I was smiling so big throughout the day. Even a few days later, I would randomly start beaming as I remembered opening this message.

I joined social media- first TikTok, then YouTube, then Tumblr- because I wanted to find people who were impacted by Star Wars in the same way as I. As I become more settled into the community (especially the clone fandom), I am realizing just how special it is, and am beyond grateful to have met some really exceptional individuals such as yourself!

I really admire how, despite the hardships that you have faced, you continue to be a light. You do this by making a difference in the lives of the kids that you work with, genuinely caring about your sister and being invested in the person she is becoming, and of course by bringing smiles, laughter, and stimulating conversation to the Star Wars community.

So thank you for being you and being here with me! To our friendship 🥂Clink!🥂 Sips. Oh! That's delicious! You chose a good drink!

[kscribbs]

Me: sees OC ask

Me: ok ok, reign it in, Dani

Me: does the exact opposite 🙃🙃🙃

Have fun with this, K! >:)

Melusine:

-🐁 Capybaras are friend-shaped. What shape does your OC have? -🌧️ What is the favorite thing for you OC to do on a rainy day? -👎 Is there someone your OC can’t stand, despite them being on the same side or sharing basic values? -🤝 Does your OC have someone they want at their side when they are scared? Who? -🪤 What is one thing that could be used to lure your OC into a trap? -🎒 If your OC had to pick three things of all their belongings to keep, which would they chose?

Sebastian:

-📚 Your OC has to improvise a 10 minute lecture about a topic of their choosing. What do they chose? -🐁 Capybaras are friend-shaped. What shape does your OC have?

Sebastian is like. SOO shaped to me. I cannot express this enough lmao.

Oh! and for Tintin, bc I think about her at least twice a week:

-🪄 Does your OC have any special powers? If so, are they normal in this OC’s universe?

Okay! So I can only apologise profusely for how terribly late this is! My decision to draw certain bits was… arguably a little imprudent, given just HOW rusty I am atm. But nevertheless, here we go!

Mel:

-🐁 Capybaras are friend-shaped. What shape does your OC have?

Puddle Jerry :)

And also Mermaid Man.

These two entities combined is what her soul looks like.

-🌧️ What is your OCs favourite thing to do on a rainy day?

Mel LOVES rain. It’s her absolute favourite weather. She’s never more content than when it’s raining. The torrential-...er (yup, that's a word) the better! Lil' lady takes after me, in that respect. Her fave thing to do when it's raining is go out and find a nice big puddle to wallow in :3

-👎 Is there someone your OC can’t stand, despite them being on the same side or sharing basic values?

She doesn’t get on particularly well with her aunt Pressyne, for reasons I’ll explore in-fic.

She HATES Matthew and would gladly unalive him, should the opportunity arise 😂

She also... doesn’t seem to like Scott all that much? And I have absolutely NO idea why, LOL. Just, every time they’re in a scene together she starts getting testy. She’s not a huge Christmas fan tbh, so maybe that’s it? Finds the whole thing a bit too twee. (I <3 Christmas, so idk what she's on about).

-🤝 Does your OC have someone they want at their side when they are scared? Who?

This is a really fun/interesting one, because it kind of depends on, like— at which point in her timeline the question is being asked? When Marthinus (her son) was still alive, I’d have said him, honestly. He was a really sweet, engaging little mans. Very bright, very funny. Mel also had a friend/confidant growing up who wasn’t all they seemed, but I’ll touch on that/them another time! Then we have Seb, who Mel adores but honestly, he’s a bit hopeless, even if his heart is in the right place.

Lucy is perhaps the biggest contender. 

(Will be posting this artwork in full, later on! Am much happier w Mel's design here, which was inspired by lmelodie's wonderful illos! (And I also really like Lucy's witchy turnout))

The older and more capable Luce gets, the more she assumes a sort of maternal role, where her bestie is concerned. 

And finally — perhaps surprisingly — we have Jack. 

I think it’s fairly clear from the end of Chap 3 that Mel and Jack actually like and respect each other a great deal, and this relationship only gets stronger as time goes on! I know I ham up the “frenemy” thing, but really it’s just friendship with a heck of a lot of banter. Mel comes to see Jack as a bit of a pillar, when things get Tough. And I’m gonna be throwing a spanner in the works at some point that will ultimately (re)define their dynamic for centuries to come.

(Mel IS going to meet and befriend Jacquie at some point, too. I'm just being incredibly careful about how I write that bc I wanna do le frosty bagel justice!)

 -🪤 What is one thing that could be used to lure your OC into a trap?

She’s fiercely loyal, so probably the threat of someone she loves/cares about getting hurt. Either that or copious amounts of dark chocolate. The really bitter kind. We’re talking 80% cocoa-plus, here (salted is even more tempting). 

-🎒 If your OC had to pick three things of all their belongings to keep, which would they chose?

The snuffbox under her bed, the portrait miniature of Marth and her cockle locket.

Sebastian:

-📚 Your OC has to improvise a 10 minute lecture about a topic of their choosing. What do they chose?

Something horrendously boring.

-🐁 Capybaras are friend-shaped. What shape does your OC have?

Moss from the IT Crowd. And also that scribble monster from Doctor Who (but wayyyy less angry; Seb's v affable). 

Tintin:

-🪄 Does your OC have any special powers? If so, are they normal in this OC’s universe?

So, this is kinda out of left field but she tames sea monsters, lmaooo. Yup. The below is part of a much larger artwork that I'm honestly enormously proud of, which doesn't happen often! So thank you so much, Dani, for inspiring me to do an art piece that reminded me of why I went to art school/decided to plunge myself into tremendous debt 😂😂

Anyway, yeah! She has a real gift for wrangling ungodly sea beasts! >:3 Like this dragon... type... thing(?) here. I'll be posting the artwork in its entirety v v soon!

She has her water magic too, ofc, being a water nymph/sprite(? I still haven't decided).

I'm really glad you asked about her bc she's been on rotation in my brain, too! As has Melior, who reminds we a lot of Wednesday Addams, lmao. Sooo... Tintin's exact opposite, basically.

TYSM, Dani 🥰🥰 I had a LOT of fun w these! Even if I did take an eon to get back to you (so sorry again)! 😂

[cotlfanficspromptsblog]

COTL SOTF Fanfic(Reboot)

Chapter 2 : "Start Again in Love"

1-17-24

Day 41 of Midsummonar Cult

"Twas another Sunny Day in The Midsummonar Cult, and after Yesterday's Huge Change in The Cult with Everyone in it becoming accustomed to having sin in their souls and bodies without even noticing. nerveless there was not only new currency in the cult with sin, but there were new kinds of traits within members joining, some followers falling in love with each or even becoming arch enemies/rivals with each other to even getting drunk at the drinkhouse together and possibly fighting each other with other members egging them on.

But despite all of these new changes into the cult, there was only one person that always was faithful towards Lambert and even married them but felt lonely deep down was his beloved batdemoness wife Samantha Bloodsucker.

Sammi recently has felt that she doesn't have her own special partner in a relationship aside from her being married to the leader himself. while she was still besties with Lady D. & M3gan they themselves have changed together and became girlfriends together with their very similar interest and hobbies they like doing! but other than that Sammi felt happy for her Besties becoming Lovers she herself felt she wanted the same love fling they got but with someone else that the leader doesn't pay much attention to.

Lambert saw his Darling Wife looking pretty blue and went over to her to see what's wrong and how he could help her with her sadness on this fine sunny afternoon.

L : *clears throat* Oh my darling Sammi, what's wrong my dear why so blue?

S : *giggles* Oh hi Lamby, I'm okay.. it's just i feel pretty gloomy today that's all.. *sighs*

L : Well Sammi, do you wanna tell me cmon babe you can trust me after all i'm your faithful husband & leader!

S : Alright i'll tell you..

Samantha took a soft inhale to breathe in her reflexes all the while Lambert smiled passionately and watched a bit before she was finished taking her breathing exercises. Finally Sammi exhaled softly and soon enough spat out her gloomy feeling towards the kind lamb.

S : So.. Lamby, Recently i've noticed ever since M3gan & Lady Dimmi got together and became girlfriends romantically aswell as everyone else besides me having a special someone to be with for eternity aside from you as my husband..

Basically what i'm saying Lamby is can you matchmake me with another lonely follower that i could be with romantically for me?

L : Why of course Sammi, anything for you my darling *kisses cheek*

Samantha smiled & squealed with happiness and glee and hugged Lambert tightly so much so until the poor lamb couldn't breathe.

Lambert tried to gasp for air, thankfully Sammi noticed right away and let go of the lamb so he could breathe comfortably.

L : *gasps & exhales* Thanks Sammi, Anyways tell what are you looking for in a partner for romance for you honey?

S : Well.. *Blushes Shyly* I'm looking for the type of romantic partner who's single, feels lonely as i and most of all is just as trustful, faithful and as kind as you Lamby!

Lambert then brought out a little notepad to write down his's Wife's own Request for a Romantic Partner which Sammi herself checked in his notepad and gave him both a thumbs up and a kiss for gratitude!

Later on Lambert and Sammi then were sitting together on a bench, eyeing on Sammi's Perfect Partner for herself to be with.. at first Sammi saw her 2 Besties M3gan & Dimmi happily skipping together in the base and kissing & snuggling together in their shared shelter bedroom. the poor lavender batgirl felt heartbroken to see her two besties being happy together on the outside and was so focused on them both and not only the 2 girls but other cultist couples aswell..

on The Left Sammi saw the bishops & their chosen partners of Romance, Leshy & Dan were in the Farm growing fresh crops and smiling happily at each other while laughing, while Heket & Witness Agaress were cooking in the Kitchen or least Heket was the Head Chef of The Day while her GF W.Agaress watched her swooningly and loverlike at her marvelous cooking while other followers stood in line for their own meals..

on Sammi's Right, she saw Kallamar in the Sick Bay due to his weak stomach being nursed by his Darling GF Beelzebub who was taking his temperature all the while the cowardly squid smiled weakly but happily back at her with a thermometer in his mouth. and right next to them was Shamura & their BF Focalor happily snuggling while reading ancient books of the Old Faith together with a Blanket covering the two spiders cozily and warmlike.

Lambert was looking at his poor wife's face which already was flooding with tears of sadness, jealously, envy and most especially depression and heartbreak which the lamb then hugged his saddened and sobbing wife while sammi looked at lamb's kind comforting look in his eyes as she smiled while he grabbed a handkerchief with the crown's eye on it as a act of kindness and honesty

L : Hey Sammi, Here borrow my handkerchief, it'll make you feel better and you wanna talk about it alone... i'll let you let your feelings out on my wool which i don't mind *chuckles*

Sammi then grabbed the lamb's handkerchief and blew her nose which sounded like a quiet honk noise of a elephant's trunk.. and soon kissed her husband while they both awkwardly sat together quietly as the rest of the cult seemed like a blur in the background..

S : Thanks so much Lamby, your so kind.. I just don't know if i could find someone in the cult who loves me like yourself.. but i guess that'll never happen.. *sobs*

Just as all hope seemed lost for love in Sammi's Eyes & Heart, Suddenly a Adorable Purple & Magenta Pink Colored Butterfly Follower was walking around until she saw Sammi and The Leader sitting together but with The Butterfly Girl saw Sammi crying and sad which she ran towards her and came into her view..

Hey are you okay, do you need anything Miss..?

S : *sobs & cries* Oh hi.. don't mind me i'm just a lonely batdemoness who's never gonna have a special someone on vday..

Hey it's okay, i'm single and lonely too! and to me your just my type and your quite a lucky girl to be married to the leader such as yourself..

S : *sniffs* Really? your quite right about that *giggles*

The 2 Purple Gals came together for a comforting hug even though they both just met in person it felt for the both of them they already known each other for years.. despite it being on Valentines Day!

The Purple & Pink Butterfly then politely introduced herself to Samantha with Sammi doing the Same to her.

Oh I'm Midge Butterfree by the way, nice to meet you! your name?

S : Oh Why nice to meet you Midge Butterfree, I'm Samantha Bloodsucker but Everyone calls me Sammi!

M : Sammi Huh? very beautiful Name and i love bat demons very incredible creatures!

S : Oh same here but mine are butterflies *blushes*

Soon Enough both Sammi & Midge found their match on Vday and was all thanks to their beloved faithful leader Lambert and Samantha herself for having confidence in herself for trying to find a partner which had a somewhat successful mission..

But for the rest of the Day Sammi & Midge then became pretty fast friends to possibly a cute couple in a few weeks after vday which soon enough The two purple girls were officially GFs that day with Both of Sammi's Besties M3gan & Lady Dimistru aswell as her Husband Lamby & the Others all happy for them with their wedding being planned on a very special day which was their anniversary of Vday.

After that Day Sammi and Midge slept in their own Shared Bedroom Shelter the next night and Sammi whispered something to her half sleep..

S : Hey. Midge um.. may i ask you a question?

M : sure babe, what is it?

S : Midge, i want to mate with you in the mating tent?

M : Oh my God!, Yes! I sure will in the morning. okay?

S : Oh yes, of course, tomorrow morning.. *squeals happily* Goodnight Midgey..

M : Goodnight Sammi! Love you

S : love you more. *yawns*

the happy couple went to sleep awaiting for their first ever baby to be born into the cult with lambert being quite excited and nervous about the situation but went back to sleep eitherway thinking of his own plan on telling samantha his feeling on children..

TBC..

[piscesseer]

Exploring the Passionate Energies of Venus in Sagittarius ❤️‍🔥

On December 29, 2023 Venus is moving into Sagittarius until January 23, 2024.

While Venus is in Sagittarius, it brings an heir of excitement just in time for the New Year. Our relationships and interests feel more open and adventurous. We’ll want to make our own rules when it comes to matters of the heart. It’s a good time to seek new experiences and be open to the interest in all things that come our way.

With Venus moving into Sagittarius, romantic energy will be shifting from a deep intensity to something more care-free. Sagittarius isn’t known for commitment. It’s known to want to wander the globe for answers and philosophy and through their travels, The Archer picks up different perspectives and ideas. With Venus in the sign of Sagittarius, we are looking for our ride or die who can double as a bestie and a lover. We’re looking for someone who will let us go off on our own and isn’t demanding.

Don’t get me wrong, Sagittarius can be passionate since it’s a fire sign, but this energy is a lot less focused and obsessive than what energy we were just entangled in. Scorpio might have been more focused on one person, while Sagittarius is about universal love. Openness and inspiration allow us to learn from others.

Relationships can feel larger than life in a much different way. Romantic adventures might come to the forefront, rather than deep discussions. It’s also important to us that our partners and companions support our dreams, goals, freedom and vision. We’ll need a partner that believes in us and stands by us!

Being open with our feelings can be refreshing. Venus in Sagittarius has an over the top energy that will expand out emotions x100. It’s time to go big or go home in emotional and romantic matters.

Trust and honesty matter during this transit. But we could hurt others with our words, so be careful not to attack people we care about without letting them explain themselves. We want to believe the best, but sometimes things are exaggerated. Once the glitter wears off, we might see that things aren’t so great after all. More often than not, we’ll jump to conclusions and go for the jugular to ensure we don’t get hurt first. Listen before speaking and think about what you’re trying to communicate.

This is still an amazing opportunity to look at the bright side. The more positivity and possibility we put out, the more we receive. This transit will help us be more generous. We will blindly side with those we love and be more apt to share a huge declaration of love.

Those who are single might find love where they least expect it. Things feel different and exciting now, and new lovers could be found through travel, in school or other areas of learning.

We’re feeling more idealistic during this cycle. If we focus on the beliefs in our relationships we can manifest them. Truth and higher meaning become important to Venus in Sagittarius. 

Adventure and desire for freedom changes our view. We want to try new things in love and life, learn more about ourselves, and welcome differences. We tend to be more spontaneous about enjoying ourselves and throw ourselves into pleasure, art, culture and special interests during this time.

We might get a little lucky with our finances with Venus in this Sagittarius. This sign is generally lucky and positive. But we want excitement and pleasure, and we want it now! Sagittarius likes a little risk, including financially. Excessive spending, gambling, and frivolity should be watched. Everything should be done in moderation. We should be wary of spending too quickly to get a quick spout of serotonin. Investing could be a good way to use this energy, especially investing in our education or travel.

On January 1, Venus squares Saturn in Pisces. Challenges could come up, due to the freedom we’re seeking in relationships and finances meeting with responsible Saturn. There is a conflicting desire for freedom and call to your obligations. Stay grounded during these difficulties and call on stability.

Overall, we’re in for some fun times. There could be tense moments, but the vibe will be joyous. Use the energy to create excitement with your partner. Move out of the mundane and into the new. Live and love in the moment! Don’t look back!