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Exploring Amazon SES Alternatives: Finding the Perfect Email Solution
In the ever-evolving landscape of email services, finding the right platform for your business needs is crucial. While Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a popular choice, exploring alternatives can offer unique features and benefits tailored to your requirements. In this post, we will delve into some compelling SES alternatives that might just be the perfect fit for your email communication needs.
Why Consider Amazon SES Alternatives? Amazon SES is undeniably a robust service, but businesses often seek alternatives to tailor their email strategies more precisely. Whether it’s about cost-effectiveness, advanced features, or specialized support, several alternatives stand out in the competitive email service market.
Amazon SES Alternative #1: SendGrid SendGrid, an email service by Twilio, is a powerful contender in the field. Known for its scalability, flexibility, and high deliverability rates, SendGrid is an excellent alternative to Amazon SES. With features like real-time analytics, advanced API integration, and a user-friendly interface, SendGrid caters to both small businesses and enterprises.
Amazon SES Alternative #2: Mailgun For those looking for robust email automation and delivery solutions, Mailgun is a top-tier choice. Offering features like email tracking, A/B testing, and powerful APIs, Mailgun ensures that your emails reach the right audience at the right time. With a reputation for excellent deliverability, Mailgun is a trusted alternative for businesses with diverse email needs.
Amazon SES Alternative #3: Sendinblue If simplicity and affordability are your priorities, Sendinblue might be the right fit. Known for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive marketing tools, Sendinblue goes beyond basic email services, offering features like SMS marketing and CRM integration. This all-in-one solution is particularly attractive for small to medium-sized businesses.
Making the Switch: SES Email Alternatives in Action When considering a switch from Amazon SES to an alternative, it’s essential to evaluate your specific requirements. Are you looking for better deliverability rates, advanced analytics, or a more intuitive interface? Each alternative has its strengths, so understanding your business needs is crucial to making the right choice.
Cost Comparison: While Amazon SES is known for its pay-as-you-go pricing model, it’s essential to compare costs across alternatives. Some services may offer more competitive pricing structures or additional features at a similar cost, making the transition financially advantageous.
Integration and Scalability: Consider the ease of integration with your existing systems and the scalability of the alternative. A seamless transition with minimal disruptions to your current workflow is vital. Additionally, ensure that the alternative can accommodate your business’s growth in terms of email volume and complexity.
Customer Support and Reliability: Reliable customer support is crucial when it comes to email services. Evaluate the support options provided by each alternative and consider their track record in terms of uptime and reliability. A service that offers robust customer support can be a game-changer during critical times.
Exploring Amazon SES alternatives opens up a world of possibilities for businesses seeking a tailored and efficient email solution. Whether it’s SendGrid, Mailgun, Sendinblue, or another alternative, each has its unique strengths to enhance your email communication strategy. As technology advances and business needs evolve, staying open to alternatives ensures that your email services remain optimized and effective in meeting your goals.
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saturday, reclamation— game day
⋆˙⟡ zbully1 smut series masterlist! hanbin, jiwoong, hao, matthew, and taerae included.
⋆˙⟡ read all possible endings here!
⋆˙⟡ wc: 7k (idk ur welcome)
⋆˙⟡ reader: femme afab (listed first, she/her are used) // gender neutral (alternate version listed second, no pronouns used at all to describe reader— scroll down)
⋆˙⟡ series summary: five bullies. six days. it's gonna be a hell of a week, babe. stay hydrated.
⋆˙⟡ saturday summary: nearly every student is gathered for your university's big soccer match against your rival school. you're hoping to steer clear of the boys you've had such strange (and steamy) encounters with this week. i think you can guess by now that fate is not on your side. or is it?
⋆˙⟡ warnings: explicit smut. 18+. minors do not interact. please read specific smut warnings under the cut! swearing. angst. bullying. when you're done, proceed to the endings :)
EXPLICIT SMUT 18+ WARNINGS: okay here we go. clitoral stimulation, g-spot stimulation, lots of penetrative p-in-v sex, oral (male receiving), mild cum play, mostly dom/soft dom boys but also subby!matthew for fun, this is a CONSENSUAL gang bang. and all raw penetration whoops.
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“enjoy the game! fighting!”
the words leave your mouth for the five hundredth time this evening as you hand out yet another set of programs. you give each attendee your most authentic smile as you greet them at the north entrance.
“we’re at almost four hundred at the south entrance,” mina’s voice rings through the walkie-talkie on the table in front of you. it’s no surprise how well-attended tonight’s game is— everyone was invested in the long-held rivalry between your university and the opposing school. it had been a few years since your university’s soccer team had won this match-up. you wondered if they would tonight...
perhaps hanbin being made team captain this year would be the missing link to victory.
“hi! enjoy the game— fighting!” you exclaim once more. speaking of hanbin, he’d been right about one thing. tea with honey had repaired your voice perfectly. you’d even remembered to brew chamomile tea instead of black, so that good night’s sleep you’d been desperately needing was finally gifted to you.
you called mina that morning. you didn’t tell her what had happened per se, but you told her about each of the boys pursuing you... and you conveniently left jiwoong out of the equation for her own sake.
“i need to figure out how to get all of them in the same room,” you said, sending the finalized program for the big game to the campus activities director to print. you’d actually managed to finish it early this morning after emailing it to your sunbaenims to promptly approve. “but i don’t know how i’d manage to do that.”
“the campus activities interviews!” mina shouts excitedly. “sunbaenim was looking for a volunteer to do it for him tonight. if i make sure he recruits the right players, you’ll have them all to yourself in the activities lounge.”
all to yourself?
just how lucky could you be?
~
“and number 13 approaches the goal, weaving through the opposition,” the announcer calls as hanbin dribbles the ball across the field. two defensive players from the rival team close in on him. “and he seems to be caught in a defensive trap. number 25 comes up behind him on his right and number 12 is ahead of him on his left— will 13 be able to pass the ball successfully?”
you’re on the edge of your seat as hao waves at hanbin to signal he’s open. jiwoong’s making the same signal, but a bit more aggressively. personal issues with several members of the soccer team aside, you’re rooting for their win. it would mean a lot of positive attention and increased funding for your whole university to have the soccer team finally progress to the championship again.
you glance at the rest of the field. matthew’s in defense, the number 28 on his jersey shining in the flood lights as he blocks two rival offensive players all by himself. and, on the bench in his perfectly clean uniform sits taerae— number 14 kicking the grass with his cleats, not really paying attention to the riveting game going on in front of him.
“and 13 successfully passes to 25! 25 dodges a defensive player on his right, making a beeline for the goal,” the announcer continues, everyone in the stands beginning to stand up as the anticipation grows unbearable.
the scoreboard reads: 1-1.
hao is shooting distance from the goal, but he can’t seem to shake a couple defense players on his heels. there’s no way he’ll be able to make the goal like this. he looks at jiwoong, who is also preoccupied with defensive players of his own. it seems like all hope is lost until...
“number 13 sprints out ahead— a clear path between him and 25! 25 passes quickly to 13...”
hanbin’s cleat touches the ball, steadying himself for less than a second before he squares up and takes the shot.
the ball flies through the air. though it’s certainly going at least 70 miles per hour, it feels like you’re watching it in slow motion. mina grabs your hand, anxiety overflowing from every direction.
swish.
the ball flies over the goalie’s hands and into the netting behind him. the crowd erupts into cheers as the timeclock buzzer signals the end of the game.
hanbin stands in shock as the rest of his teammates rush toward him, engulfing him in their celebration. he’s lifted onto someone’s shoulders, grinning from ear to ear in pure joy and relief in a way you haven’t seen since you first met him. it’s a nice sight, if you’re being honest.
“i’m ready when you are,” mina says, squeezing your hand. “just fill me in after on how the revenge goes.”
“will do,” you say, making your way down the stairs of the stands. “just remember it’s what you asked for!”
the phrase sends a chill down your spine as you remember taerae’s thumb pressed to your tongue. you shake your head to snap out of it. there’s no time for hesitation.
you watch patiently as the celebration continues on the field. coach yang’s practically crying with pride. you don’t think you’ve ever seen him display an emotion other than boredom and annoyance before. camera now slung around your neck, you watch as the many attendees file out of the bleachers and out the exits.
the players shake hands cordially with the other team, one of the rival defense players starting to give matthew a hard time— undoubtedly for being pig-headed and brash during the game. you’re sure he deserves a little roughing up, but you need him in good condition.
after the excitement finally dies down, the campus activities president makes his way over to you with a smirking mina at his side. “ready to get some good portraits of the players?”
you nod happily. more than ready.
“thanks for volunteering to do this for me. i’ve gotta be at the senior leadership conference way too early tomorrow morning,” your sunbaenim says as he and mina head out onto the field. “you can head to the activities lounge now and set up. mina will escort them right over!”
mina grins at you over her shoulder before you exit the soccer field and head towards kang hall. the warm night air calms you as you walk through the doors and make your way down the empty hallway, stopping when you finally reach the activities lounge. several desks, a few office chairs and a small sofa litter the room.
this could work.
you grab the stack of interview consent forms out of the filing cabinet to your right before setting up the photo wall and camera at the back of the room. if, by chance, a few extra players are sent in, you’ll just have to get them out of the way first.
buzz buzz.
you check your phone to see a message from mina.
i’m sorry, coach yang made me take jiwoong, too. BLEGH. something about him being the left forward and “crucial to the game” or whatever. like, whatever helps him sleep at night, i guess. anyway, they’ll be there in a minute.
a minute. you can do this.
“two red flags!? it wasn’t even my fault. that guy was being a total dick,” you hear a muffled voice through the door. “so what i grabbed him by the collar? he should have a stronger windpipe if he can’t handle a little bit of good-natured choking!”
“it was the waterboy,” hao replies with a sigh. “you choked our waterboy.”
the door cracks open.
“he was in my way,” matthew says with a huff.
“he was trying to give you water,” taerae says quietly.
“you guys never fucking support me,” matthew grumbles, the door flying open as he takes a step inside the lounge. his lips part at the sight of you as the other boys push him through.
soon you’re met with five pairs of wide eyes, all staring back at you from where you sit on top of a desk in the middle of the room— clipboard resting on your knees.
you smile at them, clicking your pen eerily. “welcome! and congratulations on your fantastic win. please line up across from me.”
after a few moments of uneasy silence, hanbin is the first to make his way to the middle of the room. he stands a few feet away from you, the rest of the boys walking over and creating a neat, horizontal line.
“you didn’t hear the stuff about the waterboy, did you?” matthew asks, pressing his lips together awkwardly.
“i absolutely did,” you answer shortly. “i also watched it happen. and the purposeful cleat to the nuts of that other player.”
“that other player being me,” hanbin says with a frown.
“oooh, tough luck,” you console, shaking your head. “they still work though, right?”
hanbin’s brow raises in surprise. to be able to catch him off-guard is literally thrilling.
“so, i assume you all know why we’re gathered here today,” you say, clicking your pen again.
“i’m guessing it’s not for a post-game interview,” jiwoong says, looking around the room.
you bite your cheek in a smile. “unfortunately, we do still have to do those. but first, i thought we’d start with an interview about a different game we all played this week.”
taerae’s brow raises immediately, turning to look at hanbin. “i thought you said she didn’t know about that!”
your face falls. “know about what?”
“she doesn’t. it was a play on words. she uses them in her poetry all the time and it was cute the first five times, but it’s actually becoming a bit redundant now if i do say so myself,” hanbin says, glaring at taerae. “but now you’ve gone and opened your gigantic mou—.”
“it was a game,” hao interjects flatly. “this week was all just a game to see who could fuck you first.”
leave it to hao to always cut the bullshit. and always cut deep.
you knew there had to be a reason why these boys that had bullied you for years suddenly all wanted a taste of you. this explanation did make the most sense.
“well, it wasn’t just a game,” jiwoong replies with a shrug. “it was a really good game.”
“yeah, i’d play again,” matthew says with a grin. “especially considering nobody won.”
you scoff. “you literally lectured me for ten minutes about how you have no interest in fucking me, because i’m so tainted now.”
“yeah, i mean, definitely not how i prefer ‘em, but...” matthew smirks at taerae. “what was it you said yesterday? ‘a hole’s a hole’?”
taerae gulps as your eyes narrow at him in fury. “how—... how does he know you said that!?”
“hyung screen-recorded it,” matthew answers with an oblivious smile. “highest bidder got the file.”
“oh, so the game has mini-games now, too!?” you shout, staring daggers into hanbin. “do you have any moral decency left?”
“of course,” he answers, frowning as if he’s offended by the accusation. “if i didn’t, i would’ve just posted it. but i played it fair and took the 1,400 won.”
“YOU SOLD MY SEX TAPE FOR A DOLLAR!?”
“a dollar and five cents,” hanbin corrects with a smile.
“i forgot to bring my wallet to practice,” jiwoong says with a sorry shrug. “otherwise i would’ve bid at least two.”
“and i didn’t want it,” hao follows, absentmindedly examining his fingers. “i’m not depraved like the rest of them.”
you laugh incredulously. “oh, that’s rich, coming from the guy who put 86,000 won tree sap up my—”
“but seriously, man, that was cold,” matthew interrupts, patting taerae on the back in praise. “didn’t know you were cool like that.”
“oh, well i—,” taerae starts, almost sounding like he’s about to deny it. but instead he just shrugs, meekly replying, “me neither.”
“that’s ‘cause he’s not,” you seethe. “how about you tell all of your cool, new friends how you sucked your thumb until sophomore year of—.”
“why don’t you pick a winner?” hanbin asks, smiling at you gently. “isn’t that even better than what we’d planned? you got to experience it all.”
your lips purse in contemplation. “like... pick who got the farthest?”
he shakes his head. “pick who you want to fuck you the most.”
“i see,” you hum after a moment. you scan the line of boys in their soccer uniforms and university apparel. each looks a different version of eager as they await your answer. but unfortunately, they’d all already fallen straight into your trap the moment they’d stepped in the activities lounge.
you lean forward, pretending to size them all up.
“i’m sorry, but i don’t think i can do that,” you respond finally, hopping off of the desk. “you’ve all been nothing but awful to me this whole year. why would i ever pick one of you? do you think i fucking hate myself?”
the boys begin to give each other cautious glances.
“don’t answer that,” you snap, setting your clipboard and pen down on the desk to your left.
matthew scratches the back of his neck, clarifying, “so… you’re not gonna pick?”
“no, i’m not gonna pick,” you assert, walking towards the door as your plan propels into motion. there’s a few disappointed sighs from the boys who’d made a game out of your body. it was demeaning. it was sadistic.
it was… hot.
“why would i pick one of you,” you say as you lock the door, turning back around to face the gaggle of idiots hanging on your every word. “... when i can have all of you?”
“oh shit,” hao whispers, breaking the stunned silence filling the room. all of the other boys stare at you, jaws dropped.
“(y/n),” taerae pleadss quietly, eyes worried and sincere. “what are you saying? you don’t want that!”
“you don’t get to tell me what i want anymore,” you reply succinctly. you’re drinking it in, the feeling of being needed by five men at once. it fills you with a sense of power: the thing these same men tried to take away from you. it’s intoxicating. “and stop pretending like you still know me. you don’t. but...”
taerae’s left eyebrow raises ever-so-slightly as your thought hangs still-incomplete in the air.
“you could know me again,” you suggest softly, running the tip of your tongue across the back of your teeth. “and you could know me really well this time.”
your former best friend exhales, shaking his head weakly.
“you’re really gonna pass that up?” jiwoong asks, stepping forward indignantly as if he thinks taerae’s insane. “been waiting to get my hands back on you all week.”
“it sounds good to you then?” you reply, holding back a smile as jiwoong starts rolling up his jacket sleeves— a definitive nod in your direction. “is jiwoongie really the only taker?”
“fuck no,” matthew responds suddenly, any restraint he was previously demonstrating wiped away completely. “that’s what you want? i’m all in. let’s start now.”
hao hits his arm, hissing, “get it together.”
“why?” matt asks, folding his arms across his chest as he turns to face hao. “i wanna get my dick wet. so do you. so does everyone here. isn’t this the best solution?”
“yeah, isn’t it?” you ask, walking up to hao slowly. enough talking. it’s time for action. you close in on him, nearly chest-to-chest as you hold him with your gaze. you fight a smug grin as your hand gently tugs at the waistband of his joggers, “please... concertmaster?”
you’re thrown onto the desk behind you in seconds, hao’s long fingers wrapping around your jaw as his tongue slips down your throat. situating himself between your legs, your cores grow closer and closer together. he raises your arms, pulling your shirt over your head and dropping it on the floor in a careless ball.
“holy fucking—... this is really happening,” matthew mumbles as he takes a step closer, standing a few feet from your side so he can get a better view. though his brazenness isn’t so great for his teammates, you’d be lying if you said it didn’t turn you on in this context. you don’t want to give into him just yet, though. you have plans for him.
you glance over at jiwoong, worried for the state of his bottom lip as he chews it anxiously. you pull back from hao, wrapping your hand around his forearm to keep him close to you and batting your eyelashes invitingly at the older boy.
he points to himself, brow raising happily when you nod in affirmation. he walks over to you, obviously trying to stay as suave and nonchalant as he possibly can.
“you want hyung instead?” hao asks possessively, an undeniable pout on his lips at the thought of being discarded for someone better.
you squeeze his arm reassuringly, whispering in his ear, “he wants me.”
“so do i,” he replies, running his hand up your thigh. the unexpected display of jealousy from hao sends you reeling; another wave of arousal rushing to your heat as jiwoong closes the gap between you. “need something, hyung?”
“i was just watching you swap saliva, when i remembered how we didn’t kiss on monday,” jiwoong answers, eyes locked with yours. “i just think you might like the privilege of kissing me.”
“oh, you think that, do you?” you reply with a smirk. “well, if you’re that certain... i’m willing to hear you out.”
jiwoong smiles, placing a hand on your cheek as he presses his lips to yours sweetly. he pulls back, perhaps trying to gauge your reaction.
“well that was a let down,” matthew mumbles from beside you, rolling his eyes. you notice that taerae’s also come closer, standing a bit farther back than him but watching intently. and concernedly.
jiwoong laughs, kissing you again— this time, leaving you breathless with how passionately and skillfully his lips move against yours. it might be the best kiss you’ve ever had. you moan softly against him as hao’s hand now grazes over your clothed core.
your hand moves from hao’s arm to his fingers, holding him there against you. he huffs a laugh as jiwoong pulls back, smirking at hao.
“it’s all about teamwork,” jiwoong jokes, hand making its way to the button on your shorts. he undoes it quickly, advancing toward the zipper next. “that’ll be my quote for the interview.”
“i’ll send it to print,” you reply as jiwoong reattaches his lips to yours. your zipper comes undone and two sets of hands pull your shorts down, matthew walking over to lift you slightly as they shimmy them off of you. he smiles at you— a kind one.
“can i kiss you, too?” he asks, boyish looks on full display. you’d love to indulge him when he’s playing nice like this.
you shake your head. “not yet.”
matthew sighs dramatically, hand running through his hair as hao chuckles.
“be careful,” jiwoong warns with a smirk. “he can only take so much of that.”
“oh, shut up,” matthew huffs before resuming his content observation of you.
hao pulls your panties to the side easily— flimsy, lace material you picked out just for tonight. “were you expecting this to happen?”
jiwoong sighs at the sight. “fuck, baby. were you dreaming about this? hm?”
you whimper as jiwoong kisses up your neck and hao rubs lazy circles around your clit with his thumb.
“she loves that,” jiwoong whispers against your skin, glancing at hao next to him. “heart’s already racing.”
“is that right, baby? this feel good?” hao asks, suddenly applying more pressure. you throw your head back at the escalation, leaning back farther on your hands— subconsciously asking for even more friction. “dripping for us, honey girl.”
“please,” you beg with a mewl. “wanna feel you inside me.”
“which one?” jiwoong asks, glancing at hao.
“don’t care,” you answer, shaking your head.
“really? no preference?” hao asks with a smirk. “then i guess i’ll just leave and you can—.”
you grab hao by his shirt collar, causing him to stumble into you. he smiles: clearly happy he’s been chosen.
jiwoong steps aside as hao takes his place in between your legs, hands in the air as he accepts his temporary rejection like a man. unfortunately this makes you want him all the more and you reach out your hand for him to hold.
“demoted to hand-holder,” he jokes, shaking his head. luckily, he figures out something to occupy him quickly as he sticks two of your fingers in his mouth— sucking on them gently.
your attention turns back to hao, who grabs your hips and pulls you closer to the edge of the desk. with your free hand, you reach for the waistband of his joggers— tugging at it until he finally indulges you and pulls them down along with his boxers.
he stares at your pretty core, bottom lip catching in his teeth before lining himself up with your entrance. you take in the sight of his cock, somehow as elegant and refined as he is. hao’s hands latch around your hips again, fingers digging into the plush of your ass as he slowly pushes himself inside you.
the stretch is unbelievable— nothing like the tiny cake of rosin. you clench around him instinctively and hao hisses at the added pressure.
“relax, baby,” he whispers, touching his forehead to yours in an uncharacteristically sweet gesture. “everything’s okay. we’re just gonna make some more music, is all.”
you take a deep breath at his words, walls relaxing as you exhale. hao takes the opportunity to push himself further inside of you until he reaches the hilt. you sigh with satisfaction, more than happy to be this full.
hao pulls back, starting to slowly thrust in and out of you until he finds the perfect rhythm. “you feel fucking amazing.”
you smile as he moves his hands to your thighs, picking them up and deepening the angle as you wrap your left arm around his neck for support. a moan escapes you as the tip of him hits your cervix.
“that’s it, honey,” he grunts, thrusts becoming sharper as he continues to hit your back-most wall. “sound so, so pretty like that.”
the pressure inside of you is becoming overwhelming. you need something to occupy you further as your high steadily approaches. you sit up slightly, kicking jiwoong lightly with your foot until he lets go of your hand. once it’s free, your fingers move to palm him through his shorts until matthew chuckles behind him.
“seems like she wants more than a hand to hold,” he observes with a smirk.
jiwoong’s brow raises reflexively in excitement. he nods at you in permission as you reach into his uniform shorts and pull out his cock. he exhales breathily as you explore him with your hand before wrapping your fist around it and beginning to pump.
his head lolls back at the teasing pace as you return your attention to hao, whose cheeks have flushed with his orgasm quickly approaching.
you push his hair from his forehead with your free hand, trying to savor how needy he looks in this moment. “gonna cum for me, haohao?”
“fuck, yes,” he breathes as his rhythm begins to falter. probably the only time in his life that hao’s ever been off the beat. “your thighs. wanna paint your pretty thighs again.”
you don’t need any more convincing. “let’s see it then.”
a few more shallow thrusts until hao pulls out of you, hand wrapping around his cock— cumming with a sweet moan as he drips onto your inner thighs. his lips part as he stares at the mess he’s made before sinking to his knees and licking every last drop from your skin.
“damn,” matthew whispers. “that’s hardcore.”
“so much better than the rosin,” hao remarks, standing up and kissing you before pulling his joggers up and taking a step back.
a draft hits your impossibly wet cunt, glancing to your right for someone to fill the spot between your legs. matthew’s eyes widen eagerly, smiling at you far too politely in the hope of being picked. but you still weren’t done letting him simmer.
luckily, someone else’s cock is already in your hand.
jiwoong is gripping the desk beside you as you continue to lazily pump him, trying his best to maintain control as he stares at the ceiling. it’s actually kind of cute.
“jiwoong-ah,” you call softly, hand stopping its motion. he meets your gaze, clearing his throat when you smile at him. “want you to fuck me.”
“i thought you might say that,” jiwoong replies nonchalantly, his tone starkly contrasting the speed at which he moves to stand between your legs. “let’s change things up, shall we?”
he holds his hand out to you, helping you off the desk and then turning you around to face it. your stomach pressed up against the wooden desk, jiwoong runs his hands down your waist— cupping your ass with a firm squeeze when he reaches it.
“like it?” you ask, wiggling your ass slightly for him.
“i’ve seen better,” he says with a shrug, hands still kneading hungrily at your cheeks.
you look up over your shoulder, meeting his gaze. “well i’d love to hear any suggestions for improvement that you have when this is all over.”
jiwoong gulps, biting his lip as he spreads your legs with his hand. you step a little further apart, gasping when he suddenly shoves his cock inside of you.
“you’re sure you’ve done this before?” jiwoong asks with a groan as he laboredly manages to push himself all the way in. “kinda tight in here.”
“seriously? it so doesn’t work like that. and do you really think i’d lose my virginity to any of you assholes?” you retort, glancing over your shoulder to find taerae staring quietly back at you. “but it seems like someone here wants to lose there’s to me.”
everyone looks at taerae, who is standing with his arms folded across his chest— painfully hard even through his grey joggers. he shakes his head weakly, “th-that’s not true.”
you motion him closer, watching as he takes cautious, shaky steps towards you. like you’re not the person who knows the most about him in this world. like you’re a monster in a haunted house.
when he’s finally in reach, you grab his shirt sleeve and pull him to your side. he stares at you with wide eyes before you raise your brow expectantly and instruct: “kiss me.”
“what!?” he exclaims, like you’ve asked him to kill you instead. like he didn’t just kiss you yesterday. like he hadn’t just fucked your throat in the middle of class until you couldn’t speak. “i—...”
tired of his nonsense, you kiss him instead as jiwoong coils an arm up your stomach— groping at your chest as he thrusts into you: fast, hungry, and desperate. taerae pulls back after a moment, blinking at you before diving in for more.
the head of jiwoong’s cock pounds against the spongy, soft spot in your front wall and you can’t help but moan into taerae’s mouth as your climax approaches. he breaks your kiss, lips parted as you stare directly at him— whimpering for release as your hand balls his shirt sleeve into a fist.
jiwoong pulls you toward him so that your back is flush against his chest. you look over your shoulder, his lips immediately attaching to yours as you whine against them.
“i really like it,” jiwoong rambles deliriously between kisses, grabbing your ass so hard you think the flesh might bruise. “sorry for lying, baby. it’s perfect. s’perfect. gonna cum all over it.”
“oh my god,” you cry as your orgasm hits you. jiwoong sighs, most likely relieved he doesn’t have to keep holding on himself. “woongie.”
“that’s it, baby,” he coaxes, sucking and biting at your neck as his thrusts become erratic. “such a good girl, cumming all over my cock.”
when your walls finally stop spasming around him, jiwoong pulls out of you— cumming with a weak sigh all over the top of your ass. just as he promised.
“good?” he asks, giving your ass one last smack before backing away.
you nod happily, the hot liquid starting to drip down onto your cheeks. “good.”
someone begins to blot at jiwoong’s cum with a piece of fabric and you turn over your shoulder to see who it is.
“you’re so fucking hot right now,” matthew compliments, cheeks noticeably redder than before as he wipes up the mess with his jersey. maybe you’re being too harsh in testing his patience. “you have no idea. or maybe you do, i dunno.”
you shift your body to face him, pressing your lips to his. he responds almost instantly, attempting to deepen the kiss when you pull away. “i’m gonna deal with this one first, actually,” you say, hand gripping taerae’s shirt sleeve a little tighter.
at your denial, matthew swallows hard— the metaphorical gloves starting to come off. “i think i’ve been waiting pretty patiently.”
“you have, honey,” you coo patronizingly, running your free hand through his hair. “do you think you can be patient for a little while longer?”
he inhales sharply at the soft language, pupils dilating as he unconsciously gives away his enjoyment of this tone. you wink, causing matthew to step back with an angry huff out of your reach. “whatever,” he reluctantly agrees before sulking over to a chair in the corner.
“he’s gonna explode,” hao mutters under his breath to jiwoong.
you turn to your right, eyes meeting taerae’s. he’s chewing his lip nervously and you’re not really sure what the right approach is. you take his hand and lead him over to the couch— lying down on your back and spreading your legs, gesturing for him to lie down in between them. after a long moment, he does.
you stare at his joggers until he gets the hint to pull them down, hard cock hitting his lower abdomen as he releases it. he stares at it, inches from your pussy before looking back up at you in disbelief.
“don’t get too worked up,” you tease, reaching your hand through your legs and wrapping it around his cock. you align it with your entrance as taerae’s chest falls closer to yours. “don’t you wanna last longer than you did yesterday?”
the tips of his ears burn at what seems to be a new mortally embarrassing core memory for him. “shut up.”
“taerae-ya,” you call, eyes meeting his again. you hope he can see how genuine you are as you ask, “do you really wanna do this?”
once more, his eyes are a whirlpool of conflict. you think he might even say no... until he suddenly shoves himself inside of you with one quick thrust.
“oh my fucking god,” he moans, harmonizing with your cry at the abrupt fullness. “oh my god.”
you wrap your legs around him to ensure he doesn’t try to bite off more than he can chew in this moment. “if you cum right now, i swear to whatever god you’re name-dropping, tae...”
“i won’t, i won’t,” he assures raspily, but the way his face is screwed up in pleasure leaves you unconvinced.
“wouldn’t have to be giving that warning to me,” matthew mumbles saltily from the corner. “just saying.”
“damn, i never thought i’d watch someone i wasn’t fucking lose their virginity,” jiwoong comments with fascination. “was i this pathetic?”
“probably,” hao replies matter-of-factly. “you were pretty pathetic just now, too.”
“not. a. virgin,” taerae asserts, punctuating each word with a rough thrust. you moan at the sensation, an audible queue for him to continue at that intensity. his motion is surprisingly fluid. you were positive he’d been lying about having lost his virginity, but now you weren’t so sure.
the brutal pace at which he’s bucking into you, however, is leaving you a bit dumb. it’s like he’s fucking the thoughts out of you. maybe it’s intentional. maybe it’s because you can’t stop whining for more.
“fuck, you’ve got her begging,” jiwoong says, tongue already licking his lips again as he watches your tits bounce with each thrust. “not bad, kid.”
matthew sighs exasperatedly in the corner. you know what he’s thinking: he could do better.
taerae shakes his head softly, biting his lip as he tries his best to keep going. “i—... fuck, you feel so good. don’t wanna stop, but...”
“you need to cum?” you finish for him.
he nods frantically. “but i can’t yet, i... have to last longer, like you want me to...”
your hand rushes to the back of his neck, toying with the hairs at the nape. he mewls, clearly seconds from busting inside of you. “i was just kidding with you, tae. you did so good. you can cum now.”
his forehead falls to your chest with relief. “thank fuck, oh my god. where? where do you want me to—?”
“tits,” you interject your answer, grabbing his hands in yours and putting them on your breasts. “want you to cum on my tits.”
taerae pulls out so fast, you’re afraid he’ll get whiplash— pumping his cock over your pretty chest and cumming with a throaty moan. “fuck. holy fuck.”
you look around the room as taerae sits up, having been so preoccupied with all these boys that you hadn’t realized that one of them had been virtually absent this whole time. you’re puzzled as you spot hanbin sitting pensively on a desk toward the front of the room— quietly watching you get fucked by all his friends.
you stand up from the couch, hao grabbing your arm for stability until you can walk on your shaky legs— gently brushing past the rest of the boys and walking over to the star of the soccer team.
he smiles at you, one brow piquing in interest as his eyes trail down to the cum dripping down your chest. “to what do i owe the honor of your undivided attention?”
something clicks for you now as you stand in front of him. “it was your idea, wasn’t it? the competition?”
hanbin doesn’t answer, he just tilts his head.
“and if it was your idea, doesn’t it mean that you wanted to win?” you ask, hand finding his bare thigh— inching dangerously closer towards his clothed bulge. “you wanted to fuck me? wanted a more literal way to get under my skin?”
“i just told you the little play on word thing was getting a bit old, didn’t—.”
he stops abruptly as you begin to palm him gently through the fabric of his shorts. he exhales breathily at the feeling, but doesn’t give you any more than that.
instead, he replies softly, “think you got me all figured out then?”
“mm,” you affirm, applying a bit more pressure. he places his hand over yours to keep you there, but he doesn’t make another sound. “think you’re fucked in the head.”
“what’s taking so long?” matthew asks impatiently, far too close to losing his temper.
“this is my game now. you already played yours,” you say, slipping your hand out from underneath hanbin’s. again, he doesn’t protest, but the way his eyes are shining lets you know he doesn’t want to lose your attention just yet. you take the bottom of his jersey and wipe taerae’s cum off your skin to assert your dominance. “they all want to play by the rules. but you don’t. so you’ll have to wait here, i guess. watch all your friends ruin me, when it was your idea in the first place.”
you head back over to the other boys, walking over to matthew and immediately straddling him in his chair. “didn’t i tell you to be patient?”
“wanna fuck you so bad,” matthew growls, hands digging hungrily at your waist. you grind down on him in a warning. he moans softly. “i mean, under the circumstances, i think i did a pretty good job.”
“yeah? you think?” you ask, your condescending tone and another harsh grind against him causing him to whimper. “so i should give you what you want, then?”
there’s a flash of hope in his eyes. you start to lean in to kiss him when you’re suddenly thrown from matthew’s lap and manhandled to the carpeted floor. hanbin hovers between your legs, hands kneading into your thighs.
“hey,” he says with a grin.
you grin back. “hey.”
“sorry about that,” he apologizes, pulling his shorts down and gently tapping at your entrance with the head of his cock. “but you were right. and i didn’t wanna be last.”
“and where the fuck is my apology, huh!?” matthew yells, standing up in a fury. “we were clearly in the middle of something.”
“well, now we’re in the middle of something,” hanbin replies, pushing himself inside of you with a shrug. you whimper at the stretch, fist balling up the neckline of hanbin’s jersey. “so deal with it.”
“you always do this!” matthew shouts and you’re nearly positive he’s about to punch his hyung, when hao and jiwoong stand up and force him into a chair between them. jiwoong rubs his back comfortingly, attempting to calm him down for the time being.
“look at you,” hanbin says with a smirk— long, slow strokes into you that effectively drive you insane. “he’d throw hands just to get a moment with you. s’gotta make you feel pretty good, right?”
you nod as his hips continue to roll into yours, languid and teasing. you moan when his thumb finds your clit, circling it gently as he begins to increase the pace of his thrusts.
“yeah? well it makes me feel fucking awful,” he confesses, hips snapping into you harshly. you cry out, second orgasm building rapidly as you try to pay attention to hanbin’s words. “thought i was throwing you to the wolves, not a handful of potential suitors.”
you’re not quite sure what he’s trying to say, brain focused on only one thing right now.
“gonna cum for me, baby?” he asks with a smirk, sweat beginning to bead at his forehead. you nod frantically in response, fingers digging into his upperarm as he brings you to the edge. “go on, then— let everyone know who made you feel this good.”
he’s expecting you to scream his name. instead, when your climax hits, you pull hanbin down to you by his collar— pressing your lips to his and moaning against them as your walls flutter around his cock. your action surprises him, eyes wide until he finally responds. deepening the kiss, his thrusts suddenly grow passionate and tender as he works you through your high.
hanbin moves his hand from your clit, bringing it up to your face and running his thumb across your cheek. coming up for air, he whispers, “you’re so fucking gorgeous.”
“you’ve called me ugly to my face almost every thursday for a year,” you reply, wrapping your arms around the back of his neck to bring him even closer still.
“it’s your fault, you... i—,” hanbin stutters, his thrusts grow haphazard as you feel his cock start to twitch inside you. “fuck, i’m gonna—.”
“how about you cum on my face then?” you suggest, tugging at hanbin’s hair— nails scratching at his scalp gently. “at least you won’t have to look at it if you cover it up.”
“that’s not—... m’not gonna...,” he protests before pulling out of you and climbing up to straddle your chest. hanbin pumps his cock in front of your face. “open your mouth.”
you prop yourself up on your elbows, opening your mouth for him and sticking out your tongue. with a throaty moan, he cums on your tongue— pumping out every last salty drop. you swallow it down, opening wide and showing hanbin that you’d done it.
“fuck,” hanbin marvels before kissing you warmly. “i can’t believe you.”
“happy with the vulture you made?” you ask with a smirk.
he shakes his head. “not a vulture. a bird of fucking paradise.”
you’re about to tell him that a bird of paradise is a flower, not an actual species of bird, but hanbin stands up too quickly and returns to his seat on top of the corner desk— rubbing his forehead with his hands as if he’s upset by something. unfortunately, you don’t have any more time to dwell on him. you have one last boy to deal with.
you sit up on your knees, eyes locking with matthew before he abruptly turns away in the ultimate display of pettiness. seems like you were more than right about how he’d be in a situation like this. you crawl over to him seductively, placing your hands on his knees as you kneel in front of him.
“look at me, baby,” you plead in a soft voice, running your hands up and down his thighs. “wanna play with you.”
he sighs sadly. “do you? it kinda seems like you wanna play with everyone else more.”
“this kid,” jiwoong remarks with a chuckle. “weren’t you the one that said this was a great idea?”
“i didn’t think i’d have to wait so long to get a turn,” matthew sulks, eyes finally meeting yours again. you must look particularly enticing all fucked up like this, as a growl deep in his throat sounds at the sight of you. “waited so patiently.”
“you almost took a swing at hanbinnie, honey,” you remind him, reaching for the waistband of his shorts and pulling it down until matthew’s angry, thick cock is in your view. “how would you have explained his black eye to everyone at the championship game? hm?”
matthew whimpers as you wrap both hands around his length, popping the tip into your mouth and swirling your tongue around it. “they w-wouldn’t be surprised.”
taerae snorts in response before returning to his silent observation from the couch.
you take him further into your mouth, sucking lazily as matthew breathes harder. when he’s nice and lubricated, you pull off of him and stand up— straddling him again like you had before hanbin interrupted you. this time, you lower yourself onto his impossibly hard cock with a satisfied sigh.
you start to fuck yourself on him, slow until you can find the right rhythm. there’s uncharacteristic silence coming from the boy beneath you.
“do you really want me the least?” matthew asks as your eyes meet, the adorable pout on his lips driving you crazy.
you shake your head softly. “of course not, baby. but you’ve gotta be good. boys who choke waterboys have to be punished.”
matthew tilts his head innocently. “i didn’t mean to do that.”
you grab a fistful of hair at the back of his neck, yanking tightly. “don’t fucking lie to me.”
“holy shit,” jiwoong whispers.
“i’m sorry, i’m sorry, i’m sorry,” matthew whines quickly until your grip loosens. “i... i did sort of mean to do that.”
“i know, baby,” you reply, the pace of your bouncing growing quicker. “that’s why you had to go last this time.”
“this time?” hao and matthew ask at the same time.
you shrug. “so if you behave, you can go first next time.”
“next time?” jiwoong and taerae repeat.
matthew nods eagerly. “i can do that. i promise!”
“yeah?” you reply, promptly stopping your motion as you sink down onto him fully. “you promise to be a good boy?”
at the same time you ask the question, you squeeze his cock with your walls.
“yes, mommy,” matthew cries, head lolling backward to expose his jugular to you. a stunned hush falls over the room. taerae’s jaw drops.
you glance behind you, three pairs of saucer-shaped eyes staring back at you. an impressed hao nods, holding out his hand for you to shake in respect. you do.
“wait, wait—... no, i—...” the boy underneath you pleads. “i didn’t—... that’s not what—.”
you squeeze your walls around him again, a strangled moan falling from his lips as he resumes his submissive state. “d’you want me to keep milking your cock or not, baby?”
“please,” he answers quickly, taking your hand and placing it gently at the base of his neck. “feels so good. want you to milk me dry.”
you oblige, thrilled to get exactly what you wanted out of him. you squeeze him tighter and tighter inside of you, grinding your hips softly against him— massaging softly up his neck with your hand until he’s begging for release.
“gonna cum,” matthew whines, hands moving down your waist before finally situating on your ass. “please, let me cum. (y/n). can’t take it anymore! gonna cum inside you if you don’t—.”
you hop off of him quickly, watching as his cock falls to his lower abdomen— cum covering his own skin as he sighs defeatedly through the ruined pleasure. his head falls to his hands, contemplating his life and where he went wrong.
“fuck, that was hot,” jiwoong says. you glance over, both him and hao now hard again in their joggers.
you smile, entirely satisfied with how this turned out. you try to take a step back toward the desk, but your legs aren’t as steady as you thought. taerae stands up from the couch, running to keep you on your feet. jiwoong and hao both get up after him, helping you up onto the desk with concerned expressions.
“are you okay?” taerae asks, bending down to the floor and grabbing your shirt. he hands it to you and you put it on with what little strength you have left.
jiwoong walks over to his bag, grabbing a water bottle from the side pocket and bringing it back to you. he pops open the top and places it in your hand. “you need to drink, okay? we don’t need you passing out and us all getting questioned at a hospital.”
you nod, taking a sip from the water bottle. hao grabs a tissue from the box on the corner desk, walking over to you and dabbing your forehead gently.
this is bliss, you think. but... how does it all end?
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“enjoy the game! fighting!”
the words leave your mouth for the five hundredth time this evening as you hand out yet another set of programs. you give each attendee your most authentic smile as you greet them at the north entrance.
“we’re at almost four hundred at the south entrance,” mina’s voice rings through the walkie-talkie on the table in front of you. it’s no surprise how well-attended tonight’s game is— everyone was invested in the long-held rivalry between your university and the opposing school. it had been a few years since your university’s soccer team had won this match-up. you wondered if they would tonight...
perhaps hanbin being made team captain this year would be the missing link to victory.
“hi! enjoy the game— fighting!” you exclaim once more. speaking of hanbin, he’d been right about one thing. tea with honey had repaired your voice perfectly. you’d even remembered to brew chamomile tea instead of black, so that good night’s sleep you’d been desperately needing was finally gifted to you.
you called mina that morning. you didn’t tell her what had happened per se, but you told her about each of the boys pursuing you... and you conveniently left jiwoong out of the equation for her own sake.
“i need to figure out how to get all of them in the same room,” you said, sending the finalized program for the big game to the campus activities director to print. you’d actually managed to finish it early this morning after emailing it to your sunbaenims to promptly approve. “but i don’t know how i’d manage to do that.”
“the campus activities interviews!” mina shouts excitedly. “sunbaenim was looking for a volunteer to do it for him tonight. if i make sure he recruits the right players, you’ll have them all to yourself in the activities lounge.”
all to yourself?
just how lucky could you be?
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“and number 13 approaches the goal, weaving through the opposition,” the announcer calls as hanbin dribbles the ball across the field. two defensive players from the rival team close in on him. “and he seems to be caught in a defensive trap. number 25 comes up behind him on his right and number 12 is on his left— will 13 be able to pass the ball successfully?”
you’re on the edge of your seat as hao waves at hanbin to signal he’s open. jiwoong’s making the same signal, but a bit more aggressively. personal issues with several members of the soccer team aside, you’re rooting for their win. it would mean a lot of positive attention and increased funding for your whole university to have the soccer team finally progress to the championship again.
you glance at the rest of the field. matthew’s in defense, the number 28 on his jersey shining in the flood lights as he blocks two rival offensive players all by himself. and, on the bench in his perfectly clean uniform sits taerae— number 14 kicking the grass with his cleats, not really paying attention to the riveting game going on in front of him.
“and 13 successfully passes to 25! 25 dodges a defensive player on his right, making a beeline for the goal,” the announcer continues, everyone in the stands beginning to rise to their feet as the anticipation grows unbearable.
the scoreboard reads: 1-1.
hao is shooting distance from the goal, but he can’t seem to shake a couple defense players on his heels. there’s no way he’ll be able to make the goal like this. he looks at jiwoong, who is also preoccupied with defensive players of his own. it seems like all hope is lost until...
“number 13 sprints out ahead— a clear path between him and 25! 25 passes quickly to 13...”
hanbin’s cleat touches the ball, steadying himself for less than a second before he squares up and takes the shot.
the ball flies through the air. though it’s certainly going at least 70 miles per hour, it feels like you’re watching it in slow motion. mina grabs your hand, anxiety overflowing from every direction.
swish.
the ball flies over the goalie’s hands and into the netting behind him. the crowd erupts into cheers as the timeclock buzzer signals the end of the game.
hanbin stands in shock as the rest of his teammates rush toward him, engulfing him in their celebration. he’s lifted onto someone’s shoulders, grinning from ear to ear in pure joy and relief in a way you haven’t seen since you first met him. it’s a nice sight, if you’re being honest.
“i’m ready when you are,” mina says, squeezing your hand. “just fill me in after on how the revenge goes.”
“will do,” you say, making your way down the stairs of the stands. “just remember it’s what you asked for!”
the phrase sends a chill down your spine as you remember taerae’s thumb pressed to your tongue. you shake your head to snap out of it. there’s no time for hesitation.
you watch patiently as the celebration continues on the field. coach yang’s practically crying with pride. you don’t think you’ve ever seen him display an emotion other than boredom and annoyance before. camera now slung around your neck, you watch as the many attendees file out of the bleachers and out the exits.
the players shake hands cordially with the other team, one of the rival defense players starting to give matthew a hard time— undoubtedly for being pig-headed and brash during the game. you’re sure he deserves a little roughing up, but you need him in good condition.
after the excitement finally dies down, the campus activities president makes his way over to you with a smirking mina at his side. “ready to get some good portraits of the players?”
you nod happily. more than ready.
“thanks for volunteering to do this for me. i’ve gotta be at the senior leadership conference way too early tomorrow morning,” your sunbaenim says as he and mina head out onto the field. “you can head to the activities lounge now and set up. mina will escort them right over!”
mina grins at you over her shoulder before you exit the soccer field and head towards kang hall. the warm night air calms you as you walk through the doors and make your way down the empty hallway, stopping when you finally reach the activities lounge. several desks, a few office chairs, and a small sofa litter the room.
this could work.
you grab the stack of interview consent forms out of the filing cabinet to your right before setting up the photo wall and camera at the back of the room. if, by chance, a few extra players are sent in, you’ll just have to get them out of the way first.
buzz buzz.
you check your phone to see a message from mina.
i’m sorry, coach yang made me take jiwoong, too. BLEGH. something about him being the left forward and “crucial to the game” or whatever. like, whatever helps him sleep at night, i guess. anyway, they’ll be there in a minute.
a minute. you can do this.
“two red flags!? it wasn’t even my fault. that guy was being a total dick,” you hear a muffled voice through the door. “so what i grabbed him by the collar? he should have a stronger windpipe if he can’t handle a little bit of good-natured choking!”
“it was the waterboy,” hao replies with a sigh. “you choked our waterboy.”
the door cracks open.
“he was in my way,” matthew says with a huff.
“he was trying to give you water,” taerae says quietly.
“you guys never fucking support me,” matthew grumbles, the door flying open as he takes a step inside the lounge. his lips part at the sight of you as the other boys push him through.
soon you’re met with five pairs of wide eyes, all staring back at you from where you sit on top of a desk in the middle of the room— clipboard resting on your knees.
you smile at them, clicking your pen eerily. “welcome! and congratulations on your fantastic win. please line up across from me.”
after a few moments of uneasy silence, hanbin is the first to make his way to the middle of the room. he stands a few feet away from you, the rest of the boys walking over and creating a neat, horizontal line.
“you didn’t hear the stuff about the waterboy, did you?” matthew asks, pressing his lips together awkwardly.
“i absolutely did,” you answer shortly. “i also watched it happen. and the purposeful cleat to the nuts of that other player.”
“that other player being me,” hanbin says with a frown.
“oooh, tough luck,” you console, shaking your head. “they still work though, right?”
hanbin’s brow raises in surprise. to be able to catch him off-guard is literally thrilling.
“so, i assume you all know why we’re gathered here today,” you say, clicking your pen again.
“i’m guessing it’s not for a post-game interview,” jiwoong says, looking around the room.
you bite your cheek in a smile. “unfortunately, we do still have to do those. but first, i thought we’d start with an interview about a different game we all played this week.”
taerae’s brow raises immediately, turning to look at hanbin. “i thought you said (y/n) didn’t know about that!”
your face falls. “know about what?”
“i believe it was a play on words. (y/n)’s poetry, recently, has been littered with them. it was cute the first five times, but it’s actually becoming a bit redundant now if i do say so myself,” hanbin says, glaring at taerae. “but now you’ve gone and opened your gigantic mou—.”
“it was a game,” hao interjects flatly. “this week was all just a game to see who could fuck you first.”
leave it to hao to always cut the bullshit. and always cut deep.
you knew there had to be a reason why these boys that had bullied you for years suddenly all wanted a taste of you. this explanation did make the most sense.
“well, it wasn’t just a game,” jiwoong replies with a shrug. “it was a really good game.”
“yeah, i’d play again,” matthew says with a grin. “especially considering nobody won.”
you scoff. “you literally lectured me for ten minutes about how you have no interest in fucking me, because i’m so tainted now.”
“yeah, i mean, definitely not how i prefer ‘em, but...” matthew smirks at taerae. “what was it you said yesterday? ‘a hole’s a hole’?”
taerae gulps as your eyes narrow at him in fury. “how—... how does he know you said that!?”
“hyung screen-recorded it,” matthew answers with an oblivious smile. “highest bidder got the file.”
“oh, so the game has mini-games now, too!?” you shout, staring daggers into hanbin. “do you have any moral decency left?”
“of course,” he answers, frowning as if he’s offended by the accusation. “if i didn’t, i would’ve just posted it. but i played it fair and took the 1,400 won.”
“YOU SOLD MY SEX TAPE FOR A DOLLAR!?”
“a dollar and five cents,” hanbin corrects with a smile.
“i forgot to bring my wallet to practice,” jiwoong says with a sorry shrug. “otherwise i would’ve bid at least two.”
“and i didn’t want it,” hao follows, absentmindedly examining his fingers. “i’m not depraved like the rest of them.”
you laugh incredulously. “oh, that’s rich, coming from the guy who covered 86,000 won tree sap with my—”
“but seriously, man, that was cold,” matthew interrupts, patting taerae on the back in praise. “didn’t know you were cool like that.”
“oh, well i—,” taerae starts, almost sounding like he’s about to deny it. but instead he just shrugs, meekly replying, “me neither.”
“that’s ‘cause he’s not,” you seethe. “how about you tell all of your cool, new friends how you sucked your thumb until sophomore year of—.”
“why don’t you pick a winner?” hanbin asks, smiling at you gently. “isn’t that even better than what we’d planned? you got to experience it all.”
your lips purse in contemplation. “like... pick who got the farthest?”
he shakes his head. “pick who you want to fuck you the most.”
“i see,” you hum after a moment. you scan the line of boys in their soccer uniforms and university apparel. each looks a different version of eager as they await your answer. but unfortunately, they’d all already fallen straight into your trap the moment they’d stepped in the activities lounge.
you lean forward, pretending to size them all up.
“i’m sorry, but i don’t think i can do that,” you respond finally, hopping off of the desk. “you’ve all been nothing but awful to me this whole year. why would i ever pick one of you? do you think i fucking hate myself?”
the boys begin to give each other cautious glances.
“don’t answer that,” you snap, setting your clipboard and pen down on the desk to your left.
matthew scratches the back of his neck, clarifying, “so… you’re not gonna pick?”
“no, i’m not gonna pick,” you assert, walking towards the door as your plan propels into motion. there’s a few disappointed sighs from the boys who’d made a game out of your body. it was demeaning. it was sadistic.
it was… hot.
“why would i pick one of you,” you say as you lock the door, turning back around to face the gaggle of idiots hanging on your every word. “... when i can have all of you?”
“oh shit,” hao whispers, breaking the stunned silence filling the room. all of the other boys stare at you, jaws dropped.
“(y/n),” taerae pleads quietly, eyes worried and sincere. “what are you saying? you don’t want that!”
“you don’t get to tell me what i want anymore,” you reply succinctly. you’re drinking it in, the feeling of being needed by five men at once. it fills you with a sense of power: the thing these same men tried to take away from you. it’s intoxicating. “and stop pretending like you still know me. you don’t. but...”
taerae’s left eyebrow raises ever-so-slightly as your thought hangs still-incomplete in the air.
“you could know me again,” you suggest softly, running the tip of your tongue across the back of your teeth. “and you could know me really well this time.”
your former best friend exhales, shaking his head weakly.
“you’re really gonna pass that up?” jiwoong asks, stepping forward indignantly as if he thinks taerae’s insane. “been waiting to get my hands back on you all week.”
“it sounds good to you then?” you reply, holding back a smile as jiwoong starts rolling up his jacket sleeves— a definitive nod in your direction. “is jiwoongie really the only taker?”
“fuck no,” matthew responds suddenly, any restraint he was previously demonstrating wiped away completely. “that’s what you want? i’m all in. let’s start now.”
hao hits his arm, hissing, “get it together.”
“why?” matt asks, folding his arms across his chest as he turns to face hao. “i wanna get my dick wet. so do you. so does everyone here. isn’t this the best solution?”
“yeah, isn’t it?” you ask, walking up to hao slowly. enough talking. it’s time for action. you close in on him, nearly chest-to-chest as you hold him with your gaze. you fight a smug grin as your hand gently tugs at the waistband of his joggers, “please... concertmaster?”
you’re thrown onto the desk behind you in seconds, hao’s long fingers wrapping around your jaw as his tongue slips down your throat. situating himself between your legs, your cores grow closer and closer together. he raises your arms, pulling your shirt over your head and dropping it on the floor in a careless ball.
“holy fucking—... this is really happening,” matthew mumbles as he takes a step closer, standing a few feet from your side so he can get a better view. though his brazenness isn’t so great for his teammates, you’d be lying if you said it didn’t turn you on in this context. you don’t want to give into him just yet, though. you have plans for him.
you glance over at jiwoong, worried for the state of his bottom lip as he chews it anxiously. you pull back from hao, wrapping your hand around his forearm to keep him close to you and batting your eyelashes invitingly at the older boy.
he points to himself, brow raising happily when you nod in affirmation. he walks over to you, obviously trying to stay as suave and nonchalant as he possibly can.
“you want hyung instead?” hao asks possessively, an undeniable pout on his lips at the thought of being discarded for someone better.
you squeeze his arm reassuringly, whispering in his ear, “he wants me.”
“so do i,” he replies, running his hand up your thigh. the unexpected display of jealousy from hao sends you reeling; another wave of arousal rushing to your heat as jiwoong closes the gap between you. “need something, hyung?”
“i was just watching you swap saliva, when i remembered how we didn’t kiss on monday,” jiwoong answers, eyes locked with yours. “i just think you might like the privilege of kissing me.”
“oh, you think that, do you?” you reply with a smirk. “well, if you’re that certain... i’m willing to hear you out.”
jiwoong smiles, placing a hand on your cheek as he presses his lips to yours sweetly. he pulls back, perhaps trying to gauge your reaction.
“well that was a let down,” matthew mumbles from beside you, rolling his eyes. you notice that taerae’s also come closer, standing a bit farther back than him but watching intently. and concernedly.
jiwoong laughs, kissing you again— this time, leaving you breathless with how passionately and skillfully his lips move against yours. it might be the best kiss you’ve ever had. you moan softly against him as hao’s hand now grazes over your clothed core.
your hand moves from hao’s arm to his fingers, holding him there against you. he huffs a laugh as jiwoong pulls back, smirking at hao.
“it’s all about teamwork,” jiwoong jokes, hand making its way to the button on your shorts. he undoes it quickly, advancing toward the zipper next. “that’ll be my quote for the interview.”
“i’ll send it to print,” you reply as jiwoong reattaches his lips to yours. your zipper comes undone and two sets of hands pull your shorts down, matthew walking over to lift you slightly as they shimmy them off of you. he smiles at you— a kind one.
“can i kiss you, too?” he asks, boyish looks on full display. you’d love to indulge him when he’s playing nice like this.
you shake your head. “not yet.”
matthew sighs dramatically, hand running through his hair as hao chuckles.
“be careful,” jiwoong warns with a smirk. “he can only take so much of that.”
“oh, shut up,” matthew huffs before resuming his content observation of you.
hao bites his lip when he realizes you weren’t wearing any underwear. “were you expecting this to happen?”
jiwoong sighs at the sight. “fuck, baby. were you dreaming about this? hm?”
you whimper as jiwoong kisses up your neck and hao begins to lazily stroke you where you need him most.
“you love that, don’t you?” jiwoong whispers against your skin, glancing at hao next to him. “heart’s already racing.”
“is that right, baby? this feel good?” hao asks, suddenly applying more pressure. you throw your head back at the escalation, leaning back farther on your hands— subconsciously asking for even more friction.
“please,” you beg with a mewl. “wanna feel you inside me.”
“which one?” jiwoong asks, glancing at hao.
“don’t care,” you answer, shaking your head.
“really? no preference?” hao asks with a smirk. “then i guess i’ll just leave and you can—.”
you grab hao by his shirt collar, causing him to stumble into you. he smiles: clearly happy he’s been chosen.
jiwoong steps aside as hao takes his place in between your legs, hands in the air as he accepts his temporary rejection like a man. unfortunately this makes you want him all the more and you reach out your hand for him to hold.
“demoted to hand-holder,” he jokes, shaking his head. luckily, he figures out something to occupy him quickly as he sticks two of your fingers in his mouth— sucking on them gently.
your attention turns back to hao, who grabs your hips and pulls you closer to the edge of the desk and leaning you back so that you’re fully exposed to him. with your free hand, you reach for the waistband of his joggers— tugging at it until he finally indulges you and pulls them down along with his boxers.
he stares at your opening, bottom lip catching in his teeth before lining himself up with your entrance. you take in the sight of his cock, somehow as elegant and refined as he is. hao’s hands latch around your hips again, fingers digging into the plush of your ass as he slowly pushes himself inside you.
the stretch is unbelievable and you clench around him instinctively, causing him to hiss at the added pressure.
“relax, baby,” he whispers, running his hands up and down your thighs to calm you in an uncharacteristically sweet gesture. “everything’s okay. we’re just gonna make some more music, is all.”
you take a deep breath at his words, walls relaxing as you exhale. hao takes the opportunity to push himself further inside of you until he reaches the hilt. you sigh with satisfaction, more than happy to be this full.
hao pulls back, starting to slowly thrust in and out of you until he finds the perfect rhythm. “you feel fucking amazing.”
you’re unable to contain the pretty sounds that have been building up inside you as he fucks you even deeper.
“that’s it, honey,” he grunts, thrusts becoming sharper as he continues to hit your back-most wall. “sound so, so pretty like that.”
the pressure inside of you is becoming overwhelming. you need something to occupy you further as your high steadily builds. you sit up slightly, kicking jiwoong lightly with your foot until he lets go of your hand. once it’s free, your fingers move to palm him through his shorts until matthew chuckles behind him.
“seems like you want more than a hand to hold,” he observes with a smirk.
jiwoong’s brow raises reflexively in excitement. he nods at you in permission as you reach into his uniform shorts and pull out his cock. he exhales breathily as you explore him with your hand before wrapping your fist around it and beginning to pump.
his head lolls back at the teasing pace as you return your attention to hao, whose cheeks have flushed with his orgasm quickly approaching.
you push his hair from his forehead with your free hand, trying to savor how needy he looks in this moment. “gonna cum for me, haohao?”
“fuck, yes,” he breathes as his rhythm begins to falter. probably the only time in his life that hao’s ever been off the beat. “your thighs. wanna paint your perfect thighs again.”
you don’t need any more convincing. “let’s see it then.”
a few more shallow thrusts until hao pulls out of you, hand wrapping around his cock— cumming with a sweet moan as he drips onto your inner thighs. his lips part as he stares at the mess he’s made before sinking to his knees and licking every last drop from your skin.
“damn,” matthew whispers. “that’s hardcore.”
“so much better than the rosin,” hao remarks, standing up and kissing you before pulling his joggers up and taking a step back.
a draft hits your aching heat, glancing to your right for someone to fill the spot between your legs. matthew’s eyes widen eagerly, smiling at you far too politely in the hope of being picked. but you still weren’t done letting him simmer.
luckily, someone else’s cock is already in your hand.
jiwoong is gripping the desk beside you as you continue to lazily pump him, trying his best to maintain control as he stares at the ceiling. it’s actually kind of cute.
“jiwoong-ah,” you call softly, hand stopping its motion. he meets your gaze, clearing his throat when you smile at him. “want you to fuck me.”
“i thought you might say that,” jiwoong replies nonchalantly, his tone starkly contrasting the speed at which he moves to stand between your legs. “let’s change things up, shall we?”
he holds his hand out to you, helping you off the desk and then turning you around to face it. your stomach pressed up against the wooden desk, jiwoong runs his hands down your waist— cupping your ass with a firm squeeze when he reaches it.
“like it?” you ask, wiggling your ass slightly for him.
“i’ve seen better,” he says with a shrug, hands still kneading hungrily at your cheeks.
you look up over your shoulder, meeting his gaze. “well i’d love to hear any suggestions for improvement that you have when this is all over.”
jiwoong gulps, biting his lip as he spreads your legs with his hand. you step a little further apart, gasping when he suddenly shoves his cock inside of you.
“you’re sure you’ve done this before?” jiwoong asks with a groan as he laboredly manages to push himself all the way in. “kinda tight in here.”
“seriously? do you really think i’d lose my virginity to any of you assholes?” you retort, glancing over your shoulder to find taerae staring quietly back at you. “but it seems like someone here wants to lose there’s to me.”
everyone looks at taerae, who is standing with his arms folded across his chest— painfully hard even through his grey joggers. he shakes his head weakly, “th-that’s not true.”
you motion him closer, watching as he takes cautious, shaky steps towards you. like you’re not the person who knows the most about him in this world. like you’re a monster in a haunted house.
when he’s finally in reach, you grab his shirt sleeve and pull him to your side. he stares at you with wide eyes before you raise your brow expectantly and instruct: “kiss me.”
“what!?” he exclaims, like you’ve asked him to kill you instead. like he didn’t just kiss you yesterday. like he hadn’t just fucked your throat in the middle of class until you couldn’t speak. “i—...”
tired of his nonsense, you kiss him instead as jiwoong coils an arm up your stomach— groping at your chest as he thrusts into you: fast, hungry, and desperate. taerae pulls back after a moment, blinking at you before diving in for more.
the head of jiwoong’s cock pounds into your sweet spot and you can’t help but moan into taerae’s mouth as your climax approaches. he breaks your kiss, lips parted as you stare directly at him— whimpering for release as your hand balls his shirt sleeve into a fist.
jiwoong pulls you toward him so that your back is flush against his chest. you look over your shoulder, his lips immediately attaching to yours as you whine against them.
“i really like it,” jiwoong rambles deliriously between kisses, grabbing your ass so hard you think the flesh might bruise. “sorry for lying, baby. it’s perfect. s’perfect. gonna cum all over it.”
“oh my god,” you cry as your orgasm hits you. jiwoong sighs, most likely relieved he doesn’t have to keep holding on himself. “woongie.”
“that’s it, baby,” he coaxes, sucking and biting at your neck as his thrusts become erratic. “so good for me, cumming all over my cock.”
when you come down, jiwoong pulls out of you— cumming with a weak sigh all over the top of your ass. just as he promised.
“good?” he asks, giving your ass one last smack before backing away.
you nod happily, the hot liquid starting to drip down onto your cheeks. “good.”
someone begins to blot at jiwoong’s cum with a piece of fabric and you turn over your shoulder to see who it is.
“you’re so fucking hot right now,” matthew compliments, cheeks noticeably redder than before as he wipes up the mess with his jersey. maybe you’re being too harsh in testing his patience. “you have no idea. or maybe you do, i dunno.”
you shift your body to face him, pressing your lips to his. he responds almost instantly, attempting to deepen the kiss when you pull away. “i’m gonna deal with this one first, actually,” you say, hand gripping taerae’s shirt sleeve a little tighter.
at your denial, matthew swallows hard— the metaphorical gloves starting to come off. “i think i’ve been waiting pretty patiently.”
“you have, honey,” you coo patronizingly, running your free hand through his hair. “do you think you can be patient for a little while longer?”
he inhales sharply at the soft language, pupils dilating as he unconsciously gives away his enjoyment of this tone. you wink, causing matthew to step back with an angry huff out of your reach. “whatever,” he reluctantly agrees before sulking over to a chair in the corner.
“he’s gonna explode,” hao mutters under his breath to jiwoong.
you turn to your right, eyes meeting taerae’s. he’s chewing his lip nervously and you’re not really sure what the right approach is. you take his hand and lead him over to the couch— lying down on your back and spreading your legs, gesturing for him to lie down in between them. after a long moment, he does.
you stare at his joggers until he gets the hint to pull them down, hard cock hitting his lower abdomen as he releases it. he stares at it, inches from your core before looking back up at you in disbelief.
“don’t get too worked up,” you tease, reaching your hand through your legs and wrapping it around his cock. you align it with your entrance as taerae’s chest falls closer to yours. “don’t you wanna last longer than you did yesterday?”
the tips of his ears burn at what seems to be a new mortally embarrassing core memory for him. “shut up.”
“taerae-ya,” you call, eyes meeting his again. you hope he can see how genuine you are as you ask, “do you really wanna do this?”
once more, his eyes are a whirlpool of conflict. you think he might even say no... until he suddenly shoves himself inside of you with one quick thrust.
“oh my fucking god,” he moans, harmonizing with your cry at the abrupt fullness. “oh my god.”
you wrap your legs around him to ensure he doesn’t try to bite off more than he can chew in this moment. “if you cum right now, i swear to whatever god you’re name-dropping, tae...”
“i won’t, i won’t,” he assures raspily, but the way his face is screwed up in pleasure leaves you unconvinced.
“wouldn’t have to be giving that warning to me,” matthew mumbles saltily from the corner. “just saying.”
“damn, i never thought i’d watch someone i wasn’t fucking lose their virginity,” jiwoong comments with fascination. “was i this pathetic?”
“probably,” hao replies matter-of-factly. “you were pretty pathetic just now, too.”
“not. a. virgin,” taerae asserts, punctuating each word with a rough thrust. you moan at the sensation, an audible queue for him to continue at that intensity. his motion is surprisingly fluid. you were positive he’d been lying about having lost his virginity, but now you weren’t so sure.
the brutal pace at which he’s bucking into you, however, is leaving you a bit dumb. it’s like he’s fucking the thoughts out of you. maybe it’s intentional. maybe it’s because you can’t stop whining for more.
“fuck, you’ve got (y/n) begging,” jiwoong says, tongue already licking his lips again as he watches your body bounce with each thrust. “not bad, kid.”
matthew sighs exasperatedly in the corner. you know what he’s thinking: he could do better.
taerae shakes his head softly, biting his lip as he tries his best to keep going. “i—... fuck, you feel so good. don’t wanna stop, but...”
“you need to cum?” you finish for him.
he nods frantically. “but i can’t yet, i... have to last longer, like you want me to...”
your hand rushes to the back of his neck, toying with the hairs at the nape. he mewls, clearly seconds from busting inside of you. “i was just kidding with you, tae. you did so good. you can cum now.”
his forehead falls to your chest with relief. “thank fuck, oh my god. where? where do you want me to—?”
“stomach,” you interject your answer, grabbing his hands in yours and putting them on your breasts. “want you to cum on my stomach.”
taerae pulls out so fast, you’re afraid he’ll get whiplash— pumping his cock over your stomach and cumming with a breathy moan. “fuck. holy fuck.”
you look around the room as taerae sits up, having been so preoccupied with all these boys that you hadn’t realized that one of them had been virtually absent this whole time. you’re puzzled as you spot hanbin sitting pensively on a desk toward the front of the room— quietly watching you get fucked by all his friends.
you stand up from the couch, hao grabbing your arm for stability until you can walk on your shaky legs— gently brushing past the rest of the boys and walking over to the star of the soccer team.
he smiles at you, one brow piquing in interest as his eyes trail down to the cum dripping down your stomach. “to what do i owe the honor of your undivided attention?”
something clicks for you now as you stand in front of him. “it was your idea, wasn’t it? the competition?”
hanbin doesn’t answer, he just tilts his head.
“and if it was your idea, doesn’t it mean that you wanted to win?” you ask, hand finding his bare thigh— inching dangerously closer towards his clothed bulge. “you wanted to fuck me? wanted a more literal way to get under my skin?”
“i just told you the little play on word thing was getting a bit old, didn’t—.”
he stops abruptly as you begin to palm him gently through the fabric of his shorts. he exhales breathily at the feeling, but doesn’t give you any more than that.
instead, he replies softly, “think you got me all figured out then?”
“mm,” you affirm, applying a bit more pressure. he places his hand over yours to keep you there, but he doesn’t make another sound. “think you’re fucked in the head.”
“what’s taking so long?” matthew asks impatiently, far too close to losing his temper.
“this is my game now. you already played yours,” you say, slipping your hand out from underneath hanbin’s. again, he doesn’t protest, but the way his eyes are shining lets you know he doesn’t want to lose your attention just yet. you take the bottom of his jersey and wipe taerae’s cum off your skin to assert your dominance. “they all want to play by the rules. but you don’t. so you’ll have to wait here, i guess. watch all your friends ruin me, when it was your idea in the first place.”
you head back over to the other boys, walking over to matthew and immediately straddling him in his chair. “didn’t i tell you to be patient?”
“wanna fuck you so bad,” matthew growls, hands digging hungrily at your waist. you grind down on him in a warning. he moans softly. “i mean, under the circumstances, i think i did a pretty good job.”
“yeah? you think?” you ask, your condescending tone and another harsh grind against him causing him to whimper. “so i should give you what you want, then?”
there’s a flash of hope in his eyes. you start to lean in to kiss him when you’re suddenly thrown from matthew’s lap and manhandled to the carpeted floor. hanbin hovers between your legs, hands kneading into your thighs.
“hey,” he says with a grin.
you grin back. “hey.”
“sorry about that,” he apologizes, pulling his shorts down and gently tapping at your entrance with the head of his cock. “but you were right. and i didn’t wanna be last.”
“and where the fuck is my apology, huh!?” matthew yells, standing up in a fury. “we were clearly in the middle of something.”
“well, now we’re in the middle of something,” hanbin replies, burying himself inside of you with a shrug. you whimper at the stretch, fist balling up the neckline of hanbin’s jersey. “so deal with it.”
“you always do this!” matthew shouts and you’re nearly positive he’s about to punch his hyung, when hao and jiwoong stand up and force him into a chair between them. jiwoong rubs his back comfortingly, attempting to calm him down for the time being.
“look at you,” hanbin says with a smirk— long, slow strokes into you that effectively drive you insane. “he’d throw hands just to get a moment with you. s’gotta make you feel pretty good, right?”
you nod as his hips continue to roll into yours, languid and teasing. you moan when he begins to increase the pace of his thrusts.
“yeah? well it makes me feel fucking awful,” he confesses, hips snapping into you harshly. you cry out, second orgasm building rapidly as you try to pay attention to hanbin’s words. “thought i was throwing you to the wolves, not a handful of potential suitors.”
you’re not quite sure what he’s trying to say, brain focused on only one thing right now.
“gonna cum for me, baby?” he asks with a smirk, sweat beginning to bead at his forehead. you nod frantically in response, fingers digging into his upperarm as he brings you to the edge. “go on, then— let everyone know who made you feel this good.”
he’s expecting you to scream his name. instead, when your climax hits, you pull hanbin down to you by his collar— pressing your lips to his and moaning against them. your action surprises him, eyes wide until he finally responds. deepening the kiss, his thrusts suddenly grow passionate and tender as he works you through your high.
hanbin brings his hand up to your face and runs his thumb across your cheek. coming up for air, he whispers, “you’re so fucking gorgeous.”
“you’ve called me ugly to my face almost every thursday for a year,” you reply, wrapping your arms around the back of his neck to bring him even closer still.
“it’s your fault, you... i—,” hanbin stutters, his thrusts grow haphazard as you feel his cock start to twitch inside you. “fuck, i’m gonna—.”
“how about you cum on my face then?” you suggest, tugging at hanbin’s hair— nails scratching at his scalp gently. “at least you won’t have to look at it if you cover it up.”
“that’s not—... m’not gonna...,” he protests before pulling out of you and climbing up to straddle your chest. hanbin pumps his cock in front of your face. “open your mouth.”
you prop yourself up on your elbows, opening your mouth for him and sticking out your tongue. with a throaty moan, he cums on your tongue— pumping out every last salty drop. you swallow it down, opening wide and showing hanbin that you’d done it.
“fuck,” hanbin marvels before kissing you warmly. “i can’t believe you.”
“happy with the vulture you made?” you ask with a smirk.
he shakes his head. “not a vulture. a bird of fucking paradise.”
you’re about to tell him that a bird of paradise is a flower, not an actual species of bird, but hanbin stands up too quickly and returns to his seat on top of the corner desk— rubbing his forehead with his hands as if he’s upset by something. unfortunately, you don’t have any more time to dwell on him. you have one last boy to deal with.
you sit up on your knees, eyes locking with matthew before he abruptly turns away in the ultimate display of pettiness. seems like you were more than right about how he’d be in a situation like this. you crawl over to him seductively, placing your hands on his knees as you kneel in front of him.
“look at me, baby,” you plead in a soft voice, running your hands up and down his thighs. “wanna play with you.”
he sighs sadly. “do you? it kinda seems like you wanna play with everyone else more.”
“this kid,” jiwoong remarks with a chuckle. “weren’t you the one that said this was a great idea?”
“i didn’t think i’d have to wait so long to get a turn,” matthew sulks, eyes finally meeting yours again. you must look particularly enticing all fucked up like this, as a growl deep in his throat sounds at the sight of you. “waited so patiently.”
“you almost took a swing at hanbinnie, honey,” you remind him, reaching for the waistband of his shorts and pulling it down until matthew’s angry, thick cock is in your view. “how would you have explained his black eye to everyone at the championship game? hm?”
matthew whimpers as you wrap both hands around his length, popping the tip into your mouth and swirling your tongue around it. “they w-wouldn’t be surprised.”
taerae snorts in response before returning to his silent observation from the couch.
you take him further into your mouth, sucking lazily as matthew breathes harder. when he’s nice and lubricated, you pull off of him and stand up— straddling him again like you had before hanbin interrupted you. this time, you lower yourself onto his impossibly hard cock with a satisfied sigh.
you start to fuck yourself on him, slow until you can find the right rhythm. there’s uncharacteristic silence coming from the boy beneath you.
“do you really want me the least?” matthew asks as your eyes meet, the adorable pout on his lips driving you crazy.
you shake your head softly. “of course not, baby. but you’ve gotta be good. boys who choke waterboys have to be punished.”
matthew tilts his head innocently. “i didn’t mean to do that.”
you grab a fistful of hair at the back of his neck, yanking tightly. “don’t fucking lie to me.”
“holy shit,” jiwoong whispers.
“i’m sorry, i’m sorry, i’m sorry,” matthew whines quickly until your grip loosens. “i... i did sort of mean to do that.”
“i know, baby,” you reply, the pace of your bouncing growing quicker. “that’s why you had to go last this time.”
“this time?” hao and matthew ask at the same time.
you shrug. “so if you behave, you can go first next time.”
“next time?” jiwoong and taerae repeat.
matthew nods eagerly. “i can do that. i promise!”
“yeah?” you reply, promptly stopping your motion as you sink down onto him fully. “you promise to be a good boy?”
at the same time you ask the question, you squeeze his cock with your walls.
matthew lets out a pathetic cry, head lolling backward to expose his jugular to you. a stunned hush falls over the room. taerae’s jaw drops.
you glance behind you, three pairs of saucer-shaped eyes staring back at you. an impressed hao nods, holding out his hand for you to shake in respect. you do.
“wait, wait—... no, i—...” the boy underneath you pleads. “i didn’t—... that’s not what—.”
you squeeze your walls around him again, a strangled moan falling from his lips as he resumes his submissive state. “d’you want me to keep milking your cock or not, baby?”
“please,” he answers quickly, taking your hand and placing it gently at the base of his neck. “feels so good. want you to milk me dry.”
you oblige, thrilled to get exactly what you wanted out of him. you squeeze him tighter and tighter inside of you, grinding your hips softly against him— massaging softly up his neck with your hand until he’s begging for release.
“gonna cum,” matthew whines, hands moving down your waist before finally situating on your ass. “please, let me cum. (y/n). can’t take it anymore! gonna cum inside you if you don’t—.”
you hop off of him quickly, watching as his cock falls to his lower abdomen— cum covering his own skin as he sighs defeatedly through the ruined pleasure. his head falls to his hands, contemplating his life and where he went wrong.
“fuck, that was hot,” jiwoong says. you glance over, both him and hao now hard again through their pants.
you smile, entirely satisfied with how this turned out. you try to take a step back toward the desk, but your legs aren’t as steady as you thought. taerae stands up from the couch, running to keep you on your feet. jiwoong and hao both get up after him, helping you up onto the desk with concerned expressions.
“are you okay?” taerae asks, bending down to the floor and grabbing your shirt. he hands it to you and you put it on with what little strength you have left.
jiwoong walks over to his bag, grabbing a water bottle from the side pocket and bringing it back to you. he pops open the top and places it in your hand. “you need to drink, okay? we don’t need you passing out and us all getting questioned at a hospital.”
you nod, taking a sip from the water bottle. hao grabs a tissue from the box on the corner desk, walking over to you and dabbing your forehead gently.
this is bliss, you think. but... how does it all end?
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I fixed alignment!
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That's a really ambitious thing to declare. I even already went to the trouble of making this because I've been planning on announcing like this.
But, yeah.
Maybe I didn't fix it, per se. At worst, you can call this an alternative system to traditional alignment. And it all started because people were getting a little too complicated talking about the "nuance" of the standard alignment system and things like the MTG mana color system.
And my response was going to be "what ya'll are trying to get at is a spider graph." But that extended response post got annihilated because I didn't save it as a draft before switching tabs. So I started writing it up as its own post. And that lead to me making some demonstration graphs, and that lead to me going ahead and just writing up a whole essay. And then I adapted that essay into a variant rules module for 5e d&d.
So. Yeah. That's how I ended up making Re:Alignment. (get it, it's like a pun, because "re:" is the default header for a reply email and I'm responding to the trash state of alignment in 5e, but it's also read as "realignment" like repairing a misalignment.. it's clever, just trust me)
The document is 11 pages and can be read in its entirety as a preview on DMsGuild if you follow the link to it (easier to do on desktop). The doc outline how this approach to alignment changes how alignment works, the actual alignment system itself, and describes what I have essentially replaced good, evil, lawful, chaotic, and neutral with. I also included a print friendly PDF sheet to fit into a character sheet where you can track your spider graph alignment and other important alignment based RP information. Also also, there's a standalone graph jpg that you can slap onto a modified character sheet or other RP tool of your choice.
The doc is priced as "pay what you want", so if you want a downloaded copy or one you can print (though hopefully not the last page, because I make those all black) you can get it for free. If you want to throw a little money my way or if you really like the system, you can pay however much money you want. It was like 48 hours of work, so a decent amount of effort went into this.
If you're wondering "what did this moron replace the alignments with?" I'll answer that right now. I replaced alignment with this:
If you want to figure out what that means and how it works, read the doc. It's not that long and it describes it pretty thoroughly.
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Writing patterns
Rules: List the first line of your last 10 (posted) fics and see if there's a pattern! Thanks for tagging me @thebansacredbanned!
Ok, so a two of my last ten posted fics are multimedia (posted for Ficinabox!) so I don't know if they'll work as a first line thing but let's try it anyway!
There was liquid on his face, dripping down his cheeks. [belied with false compare] Nirvana in Fire, Prince Yu centric timetravel fic
2. Xiao Se had been forced to endure innumerable torments in the past. [The Book of Swindles] Blood of Youth, Xiao Se/Wu Xin/Sikong Qianluo Mediocre thieves AU.
3. “We don’t need a cultivator,” Lao Han said, scowling. [always a rainy day] The Untamed, Lan Qiren/Wen Ruohan, amnesia AU
4.
Dear Professor Zhou,
It was wonderful to see you again at the New Frontiers for Genetics conference last week at B City, and I’m sorry that we weren’t able to talk longer. [Feedback for NFG Conference 2023] Guardian, outsider POV. I cheated here a little bit since it's in an email format and otherwise it wouldn't be a very indicative first sentence!
5. The Nimona Foundation has a wonderful opportunity for a Public Engagement and Outreach Manager to join us on a permanent basis. [Cover] Nimona, Ballister/Ambrosius post canon fic. I also cheated here a little bit with choosing the first line (otherwise it would have just been 'job description'!)
6. “This is getting embarrassing,” Di Huamin said. [Catch and Release] Original Work, Xianxia universe, Unorthodox cultivator & child who has chosen to adopt him (& his stressed guardian from an orthodox sect)
7. “You haven’t asked me yet,” Hua Jin said. [Best Laid Plans] Blood of Youth, Mu Chunfeng & Hua Jin, slice of life
8. The first time that Shen Wei met the new chief of the Special Investigations Division, it was very much by accident. [food without labor, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties] Guardian AU, Shen Wei's dubious courting habits
9. “I agree,” father says, and it is all that Qiren can do to keep his back straight and his hands relaxed. [laying the foundations] Lan Qiren/Cangse Sanren(/Wei Changze), alternate universe arranged marriage AU
10. "Third Master," Lao Hu says. [big shoes to fill] Blood of Youth, in which Mu Chunfeng attempts to get himself disqualified as heir and fails.
Ok, looking at the first lines I really do have a habit of starting with a snippet of dialogue! I never would have noticed that. I wonder whether it's something I've started doing recently, or whether it's like that all the way down (since a load of these fics were written very close together)...
Tagging: @tavina-writes (i bet you've already been tagged but oh well), @merinnan, @miss-ingno, @thawrecka, @cortue, @shadaras, @kimboo-york, @kasasagi-eye, @abluescarfonwaston, @therealvinelle and anyone else who wants to play!
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Oregon e altre cose
è un sacco di tempo che non scrivo qualcosa sul blog. Ho pubblicato delle foto che mi piacevano un botto ma non ho scritto niente, questo perché di base sono stato via tanto e sto scrivendo parecchio per lavoro quindi ho poco tempo per pensare. Comunque ci sono delle cose che mi preoccupano e mi fanno ragionare su chi sono e chi voglio essere e così via. La prima cosa è il viaggio in Oregon di settembre. In tutta onestà non ho la minima idea se riuscirò ad andarci, ho pensato a un paio di alternative ma la verità è che nessuna mi convince davvero. Mi sono accorto che negli ultimi due anni andare in America è stato, tra le altre cose, anche il termometro di ciò che sto facendo nella vita, equazione semplice: finché riesco ad andare in America allora sto facendo qualcosa di interessante. Oltre a questo, continuo ad avere una voglia assurda di tornare di là, penso che l'America possa essere tante cose, ma direi che per me è soprattutto uno stato fisico e mentale. L'America è un mood e non mi interessa davvero andare in un posto piuttosto che in un altro e forse nemmeno fare una gara più di un'altra, nel senso: sì, ma il punto è soprattutto l'America, il resto è in più. Un'altra cosa che non mi piace granché di me di questo periodo è che ho invidiato davvero molto chi ci è stato ultimamente e l'invidia è una cosa di cui non bisogna andare fieri, ma forse deriva dalla mia frustrazione di non poterci andare con la stessa semplicità e spensieratezza con cui ci vanno tutti. Per me andare in America è soprattutto la fine di un processo lungo mesi in cui mando email, faccio incontri di lavoro e perdo ore a scrivere e a disfare presentazioni. Penso però che sia anche per questo che poi, quando ci sono, me la godo così tanto. A livello razionale non penso ci sia davvero nulla da invidiare a nessuno, sono molto fortunato ad esserci stato due volte e ad aver prodotto due lavori, però sotto sotto ogni volta ci soffro un po'. Mi vergogno un po' a scriverlo ma è la verità ed è una cazzata vergognarsi della verità, più che altro vale la pena provare a cambiarla. In generale comunque ho un po' messo la testa sotto la sabbia e mi sono interessato di altri argomenti ultimamente, anche dal punto di vista lavorativo, e quindi ho scoperto tante storie vicine che mi hanno appassionato e che hanno un po' indebolito l'equazione lavoro=andare in America. Adesso sto scrivendo tanto di Italia e mi è quasi tornata la voglia di riprovare a iscrivermi alla Lavaredo l'anno prossimo, sempre che non venga preso altrove. Ah, già, l'altrove. Ho pensato che ci sono due tipi di gare: le gare che vuoi fare, e le gare che devi fare. Penso davvero che ci siano delle gare che non possono mancare nel curriculum di un ultrarunner e Western States è una di queste. Purtroppo è diventata sempre di più una gara che devo fare e ha smesso di essere sempre di più una gara che in fondo, sotto sotto, voglio fare. Tutta la merda che ci sta costruendo attorno Hoka-UTMB sta rovinando l'evento. Non so se sia soltanto la comunicazione e magari là è rimasto lo stesso, ma la comunicazione è una cosa dannatamente importante e WS sembra davvero cambiata. Continuerò a sognarla portandomi dietro questa specie di amaro in bocca che non mi piace. Questa gente sta intaccando e modificando i sogni delle persone e lo trovo deplorevole. Non ho ancora capito cosa mi attrae di Pine To Palm devo essere sincero, resta il fatto che è una delle uniche cose che mi attraggono, spero davvero di andare là a correre. Forse solo di vedere una partita all'Oracle Stadium a SF.
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Welcome to the second year of 🌟STARSHIPPING HOLIDAY EXCHANGE🌟 - an anonymous gifting event where you sign up to create a Starshipping-themed gift (this can be art, fic, comic, gifs, edits, etc.) for a giftee based on their preferences for the holiday season. The sign-up form will go live on November 10th and remain open until 11:59PM PDT on November 30th. Matches will be sent out via email on December 3rd, and the posting period for all gifts will be from December 24th, 2023 to January 1st, 2024. So not only will you make Starshipping, you'll get Starshipping - everybody gets 2 Starshippings for the holidays!! (the math checks out, we promise ✨)
-> Sign up here! <-
Some Rules & Guidelines :
Be communicative - There will be check-in emails sent out to help the organizers keep track of everybody's progress and to arrange alternatives in case somebody may not finish their gifts on time. We know unexpected things happen, so if you're having trouble keeping up, please let us know ASAP so that we can ensure everybody who signs up receives a gift!
Be considerate - We will try our best to match participants based on their preferences. Please take into consideration the preferences of your recipient when you work on the gift.
Be kind - No bullying, hate speech, or harassment of any kind is tolerated throughout this event.
Have fun with it - That's the whole point of our beloved ship, after all. 💙💖
Check out our updated FAQs for this year's event!
Still got questions? Don't hesitate to slide into out DMs or email [email protected]
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Bienvenidos al segundo año del 🌟INTERCAMBIO STARSHIPPING🌟 —un intercambio de regalos anónimo en el que, en esta temporada de fiestas, puedes registrarte para crear un regalo con temática starshipping (puede ser arte, fanfic, gifs, ediciones, etc.) para otra persona basado en sus preferencias. El formulario de registro estara disponible a partir del 10 de noviembre hasta las 11:59pm (tiempo del pacífico) del 30 de noviembre. Los emparejamientos serán enviados vía email el 3 de diciembre, y el periodo para publicar todos los regalos será desde el 24 de diciembre del 2023 hasta el 1 de enero del 2024.
Ya que no solo crearás starshipping sino que también recibirás starshipping ¡todos recibirán doble starshipping por las festividades! (Las matemáticas cuadran, lo prometemos✨)
》》 ¡REGISTRATE AQUÍ! 《《
Algunas reglas y lineamientos:
Comunicación.— Se enviaran emails de confirmación para ayudar a los organizadores a mantenerse al tanto del progreso de los participantes y encontrar una alternativa en caso de que alguien no pueda finalizar su regalo a tiempo. Sabemos pasan cosas inesperadas, así que si tienes algún problema por favor dejanos saberlo lo mas pronto posible para asegurarnos de que todo aquel que se haya registrado reciba un regalo.
Consideración.— Haremos nuestro mejor para emparejar a los participantes en base a sus preferencias. Por favor toma en cuenta las preferencias de tu destinatario cuando trabajes en el regalo.
Se amable.— Nada de bullying, discursos de odio o acoso de cualquier será tolerado durante el evento.
¡Diviértete!.— Ese es el punto de nuestra querida ship después de todo 💙💖
Las FAQs estaran disponibles pronto, ¡mantenganse al tanto!
¿Tienes más dudas? No dudes en enviarnos un mensaje o email a la dirección: [email protected]
#starshipping#starshipping holiday exchange#yugioh#yusei fudo#yuki judai#遊十#yugioh gx#yugioh 5ds#fudo yusei#jaden yuki#holiday exchange#fanwork exchange#ygo gx
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[eng/esp] very important announcement / anuncio muy importante [CLOSED]
Hello everyone, we have some bad news to share with you, which could lead to production delays, or even temporary or permanent closure of the game.
Those of you who have been with us for years will know that we went through a similar situation some time ago. Our current translator, to whom we are extremely grateful for her amazing work, is forced to leave the project.
Although our savings are better than last time, we cannot guarantee that we can afford a professional translation for the remaining 13 or so episodes of the project.
As a first option and as we did last time, we are opening a call for all of you who are interested in helping us to translate the game from Spanish to English >link call<; . This is an unpaid position, but we'll do our best to adapt to your way of working. Of course, it isn't a permanent commitment until the game is finished, only as far as you can or want. As we said before, no one in the team makes money with this project, all the money we've been earning has been invested in steam and other platforms, as well as expenses derived from the production or, simply, we've saved it for emergency situations. This emergency fund is completely insufficient to finish CHR, but at least to guarantee the release of the next episode, which will also be the end of the second arc.
If you can't or don't feel qualified for such a position, you can also try to help us by donating to >paypal<; , >itch< , turning them into >patreons< , or simply sharing this post with whoever you think could help us. We don't want this to sound like an obligation to anyone, but we also don't want to lie to you and pretend that the situation is not serious.
If the applications do not pass the minimum quality cut, we'll try to look for alternative forms of funding (gofound, kikstarter or other projects like WT). We also remind those of you who left your email in contacts in the previous call, that you have an email in your inbox ^^. Of course, we are open to other suggestions, but, for the moment, we don't see other possible solutions.
Thank you for the immense support you have already given us and we hope to bring you good news very soon.
Toxic Squad.☠️
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Hola a todos, tenemos que comunicaros una mala noticia, que podría ocasionar retrasos en la producción, incluso el cierre del juego de forma temporal o permanente.
Los que nos acompañáis desde hace años, ya sabréis que pasamos por una situación similar hace un tiempo. Nuestra actual traductora, a la que estamos tremendamente agradecidas por su increíble trabajo, se ve obligada a dejar el proyecto.
Aunque nuestros ahorros están mejor que la última vez, no podemos garantizar que podamos pagar una traducción profesional para lo que queda de proyecto que son, aproximadamente, 13 episodios.
Como primera opción y tal y como hicimos la anterior vez, abrimos convocatoria para todos aquellos que estéis interesados en ayudarnos a traducir el juego de español a inglés >link de la convocatoria<. Este puesto no es remunerado, pero haremos todo lo posible para adaptarnos a vuestra forma de trabajo. Por supuesto, no es un compromiso permanente hasta terminar el juego, tan solo hasta donde vosotros podáis o queráis. Como ya dijimos anteriormente, nadie en el equipo gana dinero con este proyecto, todo el dinero que hemos ido obteniendo se ha invertido en steam y otras plataformas, así como gastos derivados de la producción o, simplemente, lo hemos ahorrado para situaciones de emergencia. Este fondo de emergencia es completamente insuficiente para terminar CHR, pero sí, al menos, para garantizar la salida del próximo episodio, que además, será el final del segundo arco.
Si no podéis o no os sentís cualificados para dicho puesto, también podéis tratar de ayudarnos a través de donaciones a >paypal< , >itch< , convirtiéndolos en >patreons<, o, simplemente, compartiendo esta publicación con quién creáis que podría ayudarnos. En ningún caso pretendemos que esto suene como una obligación para nadie, pero tampoco queremos mentiros y fingir que la situación no es grave.
Si las candidaturas no pasan el corte mínimo de calidad, trataremos de buscar formas alternativas de financiación (gofound, kikstarter u otros proyectos como WT). También os recordamos a aquellos que dejasteis vuestro email en contactos en la anterior convocatoria, que tenéis un correo electrónico en vuestra bandeja de entrada ^^. Por supuesto, estamos abiertas a otras sugerencias, pero, por el momento no vemos otras posibles soluciones.
Gracias por el inmenso apoyo que ya nos habéis brindado y esperamos daros buenas noticias muy pronto.
Toxic Squad.☠️
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2, 17, 34, 36, 41, 42, 46, 48, and 50 for the fic writing meme! you do not have to answer them all if you don't want to or you already have some of these
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY WITH YOUR CURIOSITY! :) I've been looking forward to having time to go through and answer these all week, weeheeee. (from the fic writer meme)
2. Go to your AO3 “Works” page, to the sidebar with all the filters, and click the drop-down arrow for “Additional Tags.” What are your top 3-5 most used tags? Do you think they accurately represent your writing habits?
"Alternate Universe - Modern Setting" 6 of my 50 fics on ao3 have this tag, 3 from Les Mis and 3 from Red vs. Blue, so we're coming at the modern setting from two different directions lol, but I guess it is easier than writing past or future haha. Then we have a plateau of a lot of tags with 3 stories to them apiece; those include "Alternate Universe" (got it), "Canonical Character Death" (VERY characteristic of my writing, death death death), "Bodyswap" (fun :) ), "Alternate Universe - Gender Changes" (also fun :) ), and "Guilt" (.... no comment). (yes.)
17. What highly specific AU do you want to read or write even though you might be the only person to appreciate it?
The wonderful thing (one of many wonderful things) about having ps be also in fandom is that we are actually currently writing the highly specific AU I feel craziest about. :) I have also come within a hair's breadth of writing fencing and choral AU's for almost every fandom I've ever been in, ahah.
34. What aspects of your writing are inspired by/taken from your real life?
Gosh... Setting, I suppose? I've written a few stories now very much set in places that I've spent time in (Montreal and Edmonton in particular), and I feel like that's something that I struggle with for unknown places. Other than that, turning the mirror inward is yielding some uncomfortable thoughts, so I'll call it there for now!
36. Do you visualize what you read/write?
very vaguely!! I love and appreciate vivid description, but it doesn't appear in my mind's eye per se.
41. Link a fic that made you think, “Wow, I want to write like that.”
HMM OH BOY. Just shooting from the hip, I really like Chrome's writing, and this Caduceus (from Critical Role) piece really stuck with me :)
42. Have you ever received a comment that particularly stood out to you for whatever reason?
"Being so hot has made him mannerless" is a GUIDING LIGHT for the aforementioned Mirror Has Two Faces AU lol. I've also received a few comments (one on the Terra Ignota fic I posted in October, a couple on my longer Les Mis fic) that were just very effusive or contained a lot of specific quoted lines that stuck with me for reasons of tire-pumping. :) But I seriously love every comment I've ever gotten!
46. Do you prefer writing on your phone or on a computer (or something else)? Do you think where you write affects the way you write?
I prefer my computer, but these days I often end up writing on my phone. It's slower, less ergonomic, and more annoying, but at least I can do it on the bus?? And yes I absolutely think that where I write affects my writing style: specifically, I do more para breaks on my phone than on my computer, because paragraphs seem so long on a phone. That then changes the flow, sometimes in ok ways and sometimes in annoying ways. (The epistolary Terra Ignota fic was almost entirely written on my phone, but since it was all supposed to be draft emails, the pacing change was acceptable to me)
48. What’s the last fic you read? Do you recommend it?
/o\ tbh I don't really recommend the last fic I read, but I don't wanna be rude so I will instead share the last fic I read that I recommend! Vrykolakas is a Batman WIP, it's horror, and there's VERY spooky tension and VERY gross forced cannibalism so buyer beware haha. But I feel like the writer's doing a very good job of having heightened tension in this very dark story! spooky spooky :)
50. Answer any question of your choice, or talk about anything you want to talk about!
I have to go buy paint now, BUT i reserve the right to return to this! :)
#thanks for playing!#feathraly#when i was looking for comments I saw your name [eyes emoji] we may have a writing date planned for that story coming up soon#ask meme
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Défi 30 Jours : Réduire Votre Temps d'Écran et Reprendre le Contrôle de Votre Vie Digitale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu6rSa8GMso
Dans notre société actuelle, les écrans ont envahi presque tous les aspects de notre quotidien. Que ce soit pour le travail, les loisirs ou les interactions sociales, nous passons de plus en plus de temps devant nos smartphones, ordinateurs et télévisions. Cependant, cette surconsommation numérique peut avoir des répercussions importantes sur notre santé physique et mentale, ainsi que sur notre productivité et nos relations sociales. Il est essentiel de reprendre le contrôle de notre vie digitale et de retrouver un équilibre sain. C'est là que le défi 30 jours entre en jeu.
Pourquoi Réduire Votre Temps d'Écran ?
Le temps d’écran excessif peut entraîner plusieurs conséquences néfastes. Il est prouvé que passer trop de temps devant les écrans peut provoquer de la fatigue oculaire, des maux de tête, des troubles du sommeil et même une prise de poids. De plus, l’utilisation excessive des réseaux sociaux et des distractions numériques peut augmenter le stress, mener à une perte de concentration, et affecter négativement nos relations sociales.
En réduisant votre temps d'écran, vous pouvez non seulement améliorer votre bien-être mental et physique, mais aussi retrouver du temps précieux pour vous concentrer sur des activités plus enrichissantes comme lire, faire de l'exercice, ou passer du temps avec vos proches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUEY44fBxcY
Le Défi : 30 Jours pour Reprendre le Contrôle
Le défi 30 jours est conçu pour vous aider à progressivement réduire votre dépendance aux écrans et reprendre le contrôle de votre temps et de votre vie digitale. Voici comment le défi fonctionne :
Semaine 1 : Évaluer et Prendre Conscience
La première étape pour réduire votre temps d’écran consiste à prendre conscience de votre utilisation actuelle. Pendant cette première semaine, surveillez le temps que vous passez devant chaque écran. Utilisez des applications de suivi comme Screen Time sur iPhone ou Digital Wellbeing sur Android pour avoir une idée claire de vos habitudes.
Semaine 2 : Fixer des Limites
Maintenant que vous avez une meilleure compréhension de vos habitudes d'utilisation des écrans, il est temps de fixer des limites concrètes. Commencez par établir des plages horaires sans écran, notamment au réveil et avant de dormir. Cela permettra à votre corps et à votre esprit de se détendre et de mieux récupérer. Vous pouvez aussi imposer des limites aux réseaux sociaux ou aux divertissements numériques.
Semaine 3 : Remplacer les Habitudes
Au lieu de passer des heures devant un écran, trouvez des activités alternatives qui vous apportent satisfaction et relaxation. La lecture, la méditation, ou encore une promenade en plein air sont autant de moyens de vous ressourcer. Cette semaine, concentrez-vous sur le remplacement de chaque heure d'écran réduite par une activité positive qui contribue à votre bien-être.
Semaine 4 : Créer une Routine Durable
L'objectif de cette dernière semaine est de transformer ce défi temporaire en une habitude à long terme. Créez une routine numérique saine qui limite l'utilisation excessive des écrans tout en intégrant les activités alternatives que vous avez découvertes. Cela pourrait inclure des moments réguliers de déconnexion totale ou des moments spécifiques pour consulter les réseaux sociaux et vos emails.
Conseils pour Réussir votre Défi
Voici quelques conseils pour réussir ce défi et vraiment faire une différence dans votre vie digitale :
- Désactivez les notifications non essentielles : Elles ne sont qu'une source de distraction inutile.
- Créez des zones sans écran chez vous : Par exemple, interdisez l'utilisation d'écrans dans la chambre ou à table.
- Partagez votre défi avec vos amis et votre famille : Le soutien mutuel peut vous aider à rester motivé.
- Récompensez-vous pour chaque succès : Cela peut être un bon repas, une sortie ou un nouveau livre.
Les Bienfaits à Long Terme
En prenant le temps de réduire votre temps d’écran, vous allez rapidement observer des bienfaits considérables. Votre sommeil s'améliorera, vous vous sentirez moins stressé, et vous retrouverez une meilleure concentration dans votre travail ou vos études. De plus, en passant plus de temps dans le monde réel, vous cultiverez des relations plus fortes avec vos proches et aurez plus de temps pour des loisirs épanouissants.
Reprendre le contrôle de votre vie digitale n'est pas seulement une question de bien-être immédiat, c'est un investissement sur le long terme dans votre santé mentale et votre équilibre personnel. En adoptant des habitudes numériques plus conscientes, vous pourrez mieux naviguer dans le monde moderne tout en restant ancré dans le réel.
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Venmo Limit Per Day: How Much Can You Send in a Day?
Venmo is one of the most widely used digital payment platforms. Venmo is poplar among users for facilitating quick and simple transactions. However, there are also limits on these Venmo transactions. Venmo limits the number of transactions each day to protect your account and ensure that you comply with all the legal transfer standards.
The daily purchase limit on Venmo depends on whether you have completed the identity verification or not. Knowing the Venmo limit per day can help you avoid any problems, whether you are planning a major purchase, splitting an expensive expense, or managing your finances. So, let’s begin and learn more about it.
What are the Venmo Limits for Verified and Unverified Accounts?
Venmo has limits for both sending and receiving funds. These can be different depending on your account verification status, your account type, and other factors.
Unverified accounts: The Venmo daily limit for users who have not verified their identity is usually lower. The Venmo limits are up to $2,99.99 per week. Venmo has set this limit to reduce the risk associated with unverified transactions.
Verified accounts: After you verify your identity, the sending limit for Venmo increase up to $4,999.99.
What is the Daily Sending Limit on Venmo?
Venmo limits the amount of money that can be sent based on your weekly transfer limits and number of transactions. Venmo's algorithms determine these amounts, which may vary from user to user. They also change depending on the account history and verification status. However, you can request a higher amount by verifying your Venmo account and tying a bank. Venmo money transfer limit can be different depending on your account status, and the type transactions you perform.
Unverified accounts: If you have not verified your account, then the weekly limit for sending is usually $299.99. You can send up $299.99 per week with a daily limit as low as $100.
Venmo will increase your send limits dramatically once you verify your account. Verified accounts can send up $4,999.99 per a week.
How to Manage Your Venmo Transactions?
You can better manage your Venmo transactions by taking the steps mentioned below:
First, always plan your Venmo transactions in advance. You need to plan your transactions so that they stay within your limit or verify your account in advance.
To take advantage of increased limits, you must verify your account. This requires linking your bank account with the necessary identification.
Keep an eye on the Venmo account limits and review the transaction history.
If you are unable to pay your Venmo balance, you can use alternative payment methods.
FAQ
Can you send $5000 through Venmo?
No, you cannot send $5000 through Venmo. The Venmo weekly sending limit for verified account is up to $4,999.99. To exceed these Venmo limits, you can contact the Venmo customer support team.
What is the daily limit for Venmo?
The Venmo limits are based on the per week. If you have verified your Venmo account the weekly limit is $4.999.99. The Venmo limits vary based on your account status and transaction history.
How do I check my Venmo limit?
To check the Venmo go the Settings section, here you can se the sending/limits on your account.
How do I pay someone on Venmo?
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ODEA A10 Tablet 10 Pollici: Recensione, Scheda Tecnica e Prezzo
ODEA A10 Tablet 10 Pollici: Recensione, Scheda Tecnica e Prezzo
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L’intelligenza artificiale (AI) sta rivoluzionando il modo in cui interagiamo con la nostra posta elettronica. Gmail, il servizio di posta elettronica di Google, non fa eccezione. Con l’integrazione dell’AI, gli utenti possono ora sfruttare una serie di funzionalità avanzate per scrivere email, organizzare la posta elettronica, cercare email, programmare email, gestire attività, e molto altro ancora. In questo articolo, esploreremo come l’intelligenza artificiale Gmail può semplificare la tua vita digitale.
Intelligenza artificiale Gmail: ottimizza la tua posta elettronica. Sfrutta il potere dell'AI per scrivere email più velocemente, organizzare la tua casella di posta in modo impeccabile
L’intelligenza artificiale Gmail è una tecnologia all’avanguardia che utilizza algoritmi di apprendimento automatico e di elaborazione del linguaggio naturale per migliorare l’esperienza dell’utente. Queste innovazioni non solo rendono Gmail più intuitivo ma offrono anche strumenti personalizzati per scrivere email, organizzare la posta elettronica, e gestire le attività quotidiane in modo più efficiente.
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L'IA può migliorare la tua esperienza Gmail in diversi modi, se sei interessato a questo allora mettiti comodo e continua a leggere i prossimi paragrafi di questa semplice guida.
Scrivere email più efficaci
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Organizzare la tua casella di posta in modo intelligente
L'IA può aiutarti a categorizzare le tue email, filtrare lo spam e persino rispondere automaticamente a email semplici. Questo ti permette di risparmiare tempo e concentrarti sulle email che richiedono la tua attenzione.
Cercare email in modo più efficiente
L'IA può aiutarti a trovare le email che stai cercando in modo più rapido e preciso. Ad esempio, alcuni strumenti di IA possono riconoscere il contesto delle tue email e suggerirti email correlate o persino rispondere alle tue domande basandosi sul contenuto delle email.
Programmare email in modo automatico
L'IA può aiutarti a programmare l'invio di email in un momento specifico, ad esempio quando sai che il destinatario sarà più propenso a leggerle. Questo ti permette di risparmiare tempo e assicurarti che le tue email vengano lette al momento giusto.
Gestire le tue attività in modo più efficiente
L'IA può aiutarti a gestire le tue attività in modo più efficiente integrandosi con altri strumenti di produttività. Ad esempio, alcuni strumenti di IA possono creare attività da email, impostare promemoria e persino delegare attività ad altri.
Quali altre funzionalità dell'AI di Gmail dovrei conoscere?
Oltre alle funzionalità già menzionate, ci sono altre caratteristiche dell’intelligenza artificiale Gmail che possono migliorare notevolmente la tua esperienza di gestione della posta elettronica. Ecco alcune delle funzionalità avanzate che potresti trovare utili:
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Le schede di Gmail ti permettono di passare facilmente tra diverse categorie di email, come ‘Principale’, ‘Promozioni’, ‘Social’, e altro ancora. Questo sistema di organizzazione, potenziato dall’AI, ti aiuta a mantenere la tua casella di posta ordinata e a focalizzarti sulle comunicazioni più rilevanti.
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La funzione di risposta rapida suggerisce risposte brevi e pertinenti alle email ricevute, permettendoti di rispondere con un solo clic. Questo strumento è particolarmente utile quando hai bisogno di inviare una risposta veloce e concisa.
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Queste sono solo alcune delle funzionalità aggiuntive che l’intelligenza artificiale Gmail offre per migliorare la tua produttività e l’organizzazione della tua posta elettronica. Con l’evoluzione continua dell’AI, possiamo aspettarci ulteriori miglioramenti e nuove funzionalità in futuro.
Come posso attivare queste funzioni nell'app Gmail?
Per attivare le funzioni di intelligenza artificiale Gmail nella tua app, puoi seguire questi passaggi:
- Apri Gmail sul tuo dispositivo.
- In alto a destra, fai clic su Impostazioni (l’icona dell’ingranaggio).
- Seleziona Visualizza tutte le impostazioni.
- Nella scheda “Generali”, scorri fino a trovare le sezioni relative alle funzioni che desideri attivare, come Scrittura intelligente, Risposta rapida, Funzionalità intelligenti e personalizzazione.
- Per ciascuna funzione, troverai l’opzione per attivarla o disattivarla. Seleziona la casella per attivare la funzione desiderata.
- Salva le modifiche apportate alle impostazioni.
Ricorda che alcune funzioni potrebbero essere attivate per impostazione predefinita, ma puoi personalizzare la tua esperienza in base alle tue preferenze. Inoltre, le modifiche che apporti sul web si applicano anche all’app Gmail per dispositivi mobili.
Se hai bisogno di ulteriori dettagli o assistenza, puoi sempre consultare la Guida di Gmail ufficiale di Google.
Posso utilizzare queste funzioni anche su Gmail Web?
Certamente, le funzioni di intelligenza artificiale Gmail sono disponibili sia sull’app Gmail per dispositivi mobili che sulla versione web di Gmail. Puoi attivare e utilizzare tutte le funzioni avanzate di cui abbiamo parlato, come la Scrittura intelligente, le Risposte rapide, i Promemoria, e le Schede di riepilogo, anche quando accedi a Gmail dal tuo browser.
Per attivare o personalizzare queste funzioni su Gmail Web, segui questi passaggi:
- Vai su Gmail e accedi al tuo account.
- Clicca sull’icona dell’ingranaggio in alto a destra per aprire le Impostazioni.
- Seleziona Visualizza tutte le impostazioni per accedere a tutte le opzioni disponibili.
- Nella scheda “Generali”, troverai le varie funzioni AI che puoi attivare o disattivare a seconda delle tue preferenze.
- Dopo aver effettuato le modifiche desiderate, assicurati di cliccare su Salva modifiche in fondo alla pagina.
Ricorda che l’utilizzo di queste funzioni AI può aiutarti a gestire la tua posta elettronica in modo più efficiente, risparmiando tempo e migliorando la tua produttività. Sfrutta al massimo le potenzialità dell’intelligenza artificiale Gmail sia che tu stia lavorando dal computer o dal telefono.
Conclusione
L'intelligenza artificiale sta trasformando il modo in cui utilizziamo Gmail, offrendoci nuove funzionalità che ci aiutano a scrivere email più efficaci, organizzare la nostra casella di posta in modo intelligente e gestire le nostre attività in modo più efficiente. Se vuoi migliorare la tua esperienza Gmail, ti consiglio di esplorare le diverse integrazioni di intelligenza artificiale disponibili e di trovare quelle che meglio si adattano alle tue esigenze.
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E siamo arrivati alle note finali di questa guida. Come utilizzare l'intelligenza artificiale per ottimizzare Gmail. Ma prima di salutare volevo informarti che mi trovi anche sui Social Network, Per entrarci clicca sulle icone appropriate che trovi nella Home di questo blog, inoltre se la guida ti è piaciuta condividila pure attraverso i pulsanti social di Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr e Instagram per far conoscere il blog anche ai tuoi amici, ecco con questo è tutto Wiz ti saluta.
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SHOPIFY VS WORDPRESS: Quale usare per il tuo sito
Se hai intenzione di creare un sito web, probabilmente avrai vagliato diverse alternative per trovare l'hosting più adatto al caso tuo. E se dopo lunghe e scrupolose ricerche stai leggendo questo articolo, vuol dire che è il momento di affrontare il dibattito: Shopify vs WordPress: quale è meglio?
In questo articolo cercheremo quindi di elencare le caratteristiche di ognuno di questi builder e confronteremo i loro punti di forza e debolezza.
Come al solito, la decisione finale spetta solo a te!
Che aspetti allora? Continua subito a leggere.
(Disclaimer: www.easilyecommerce.com è Shopify expert. Ci impegniamo a fornire informazioni obiettive, fattuali e accurate, ma in alcuni casi potremmo esprimere opinioni di parte.)
Cosa sono Shopify e WordPress?
Shopify e WordPress sono entrambi degli hosting, ovvero dei programmi che permettono alle persone di creare dei siti web altamente personalizzati.
Ci sono però alcune differenze.
Cos’è Shopify
Shopify è un hosting progettato appositamente per la realizzazione di ecommerce. Offre infatti diversi template, che possono essere modificati in modo che rispecchino esattamente le esigenze di chi vuole portare online il proprio business.
Shopify è la scelta di quasi 4 milioni di siti web, e possiede il 10% del mercato globale delle piattaforme ecommerce.
Cos’è WordPress
Per quanto riguarda WordPress, la faccenda è un po’ più complessa.
Iniziamo col dire che ci sono due versioni di WordPress, hosted e self-hosted.
La versione hosted, disponibile su wordpress.com, è uno strumento SaaS (Software As A Service) proprio come Shopify.
In cambio di una tariffa annuale o mensile, gli utenti possono accedere a diverse funzionalità per creare e gestire un blog, un sito web o un ecommerce.
La versione self-hosted è un software che deve essere scaricato da wordpress.org e installato sul tuo server web, ed è open source, il che vuol dire che il codice che gestisce il software è aperto e disponibile e può essere facilmente modificato da chiunque.
In pratica, questo vuol dire che un sito creato con la versione self-hosted di WordPress può essere estremamente personalizzato, ma saranno necessarie competenze di programmazione e design per implementare ogni modifica.
Shopify vs WordPress: quale scegliere
Probabilmente non esiste una risposta univoca alla domanda se sia meglio usare Shopify o WordPress per creare un sito web, perché dipende principalmente dalle tue esigenze.
Per questo motivo, nell’analizzare Shopify vs WordPress ci concentreremo sulle principali caratteristiche richieste dai creatori di siti web, e starà a te poi osservare i risultati e trarre le tue conclusioni.
Le principali caratteristiche che analizzeremo nel confronto Shopify vs WordPress sono:
Prova gratuita
Funzionalità di ecommerce
Hosting incluso
Abbonamenti comprensivi
Soluzione email integrata
Funzionalità SEO
Sicurezza e normative
Manutenzione
Sistema POS
Vediamole nel dettaglio.
1. Prova gratuita
Shopify offre a tutti gli utenti una prova gratuita di 14 giorni. E chi è che non vuole provare un prodotto gratuitamente, prima di prendere una decisione?
Beh, gli utenti che scelgono di creare il loro sito web con WordPress.
Infatti, se durante la prova gratuita di Shopify puoi già progettare e lanciare il tuo negozio online, e persino realizzare le prime vendite, con WordPress dovrai pagare per l’hosting e per il nome di dominio prima di poter utilizzare la piattaforma.
2. Funzionalità di ecommerce
WordPress nasce prevalentemente come piattaforma per il blogging e per la gestione dei contenuti, mentre Shopify è un sistema per realizzare siti web di ecommerce.
Quindi, se stai cercando di capire chi vincerebbe il duello Shopify vs WordPress per la creazione di negozi online, il vincitore sembrerebbe essere Shopify.
Non solo perché è nato come ecommerce builder, ma anche perché tutte le funzionalità di ecommerce sono già integrate nella piattaforma.
Al contrario, per creare un ecommerce con WordPress dovrai affidarti a componenti aggiuntivi per poter utilizzare le funzionalità di cui hai bisogno.
3. Hosting incluso
Shopify include in tutti i pacchetti un servizio di hosting affidabile, mentre WordPress rimanda a soluzioni esterne come Bluehost, Dreamhost e SiteGround.
Di conseguenza, la configurazione di Shopify risulta decisamente più semplice di quella di WordPress, perché non dovrai sottoscrivere abbonamenti aggiuntivi.
4. Abbonamenti comprensivi
Attenzione quando si fanno i confronti di prezzo Shopify vs WordPress.
Anche se a prima vista WordPress potrebbe sembrare gratuito, creare un sito con WordPress non lo è affatto.
Hosting, nome di dominio, template e un numero indefinito di plugin potrebbero far lievitare il costo della creazione del sito web.
Al contrario, i pacchetti Shopify ti accompagnano durante la crescita del tuo business, evitando che tu debba pagare più del necessario.
5. Soluzione email integrata
Solo Shopify offre una soluzione email integrata.
Grazie a Shopify Email, infatti, puoi inviare fino a 2500 email gratis ai tuoi clienti, e puoi utilizzare i modelli di email predefiniti e il sistema di monitoraggio integrato.
Per avere un sistema di email completo con WordPress puoi optare per Professional Email o per uno degli altri plugin disponibili.
6. Funzionalità SEO
Shopify vs WordPress: qual è meglio per la SEO?
Shopify offre diverse funzionalità di ottimizzazione SEO integrate all’interno del proprio CMS, per facilitare il posizionamento del tuo sito web nella SERP, la pagina dei risultati dei motori di ricerca.
WordPress.com è adatto ai motori di ricerca grazie alle funzionalità base di blogging, e puoi aggiungere eventuali plugin ed estensioni per ottimizzare ulteriormente il tuo sito.
C’è da dire che ci sono alcune funzioni dell’ottimizzazione SEO integrate in Shopify che rendono la gestione del sito più semplice rispetto a WordPress.
Ad esempio, Shopify include l’ottimizzazione del tempo di caricamento delle pagine, mentre con WordPress è necessario occuparsi personalmente di questo aspetto e tenere sotto controllo i diversi plugin per assicurarsi che non aumentino di troppo il tempo di caricamento del sito.
Inoltre, tutti i siti Shopify sono automaticamente ottimizzati per mobile.
8. Sicurezza e normative
Anche per quanto riguarda la sicurezza, ci sono un bel po’ di differenze tra Shopify vs WordPress.
Nel caso di WordPress, la sicurezza è completamente a carico degli utenti, mentre Shopify si occupa automaticamente della sicurezza del sistema, offrendo agli utenti elevati standard di sicurezza.
Ad esempio, anche se la conformità al GDPR è responsabilità di ogni singolo merchant, Shopify offre automaticamente funzionalità conformi al GDPR, mentre con WordPress è necessario installare un plugin esterno.
Inoltre, se tutti i siti Shopify includono un certificato SSL, e la piattaforma è certificata come conforme agli standard PCI DSS di Livello 1 e ha ottenuto i report SOC 2 e SOC 3, per rendere i siti WordPress più sicuri è necessario installare plugin appositi.
9. Manutenzione
Su Shopify gli aggiornamenti di sistema avvengono in modo automatico, senza causare disagi o interruzioni agli utenti.
Al contrario, con WordPress è necessario aggiornare manualmente il software e i plugin per assicurarti di utilizzare sempre la versione più recente e prevenire eventuali attacchi informatici.
10. Sistema POS
Shopify vs WordPress: chi offre un POS integrato?
A differenza di WordPress, Shopify offre ai propri utenti un sistema di POS integrato, Shopify POS, con cui puoi gestire contemporaneamente vendite online e offline.
Questo non vuol dire che tu non possa unire il tuo business online e offline anche con WordPress, ma avrai bisogno di un plugin esterno per poter utilizzare questa funzionalità.
Shopify vs WordPress: quale costa di più?
Dopo la prova gratuita di 14 giorni, Shopify offre diversi pacchetti per soddisfare le esigenze di tutti gli utenti.
I pacchetti Shopify sono:
Basic: ideale per nuove attività di ecommerce con occasionali vendite di persona, a 21€/mese
Shopify: ideale per attività in crescita che vendono online e in un negozio fisico, a 59€/mese
Advanced: ideale per attività in espansione che richiedono report avanzati, a 289€/mese
Shopify Plus: per grandi aziende e merchant con elevati volumi di vendita, la soluzione scelta da oltre 10mila dei più noti brand al mondo, a partire da 2000€/mese, variabile con volumi di vendita elevati
Se confrontare i pacchetti offerti da Shopify è abbastanza diretto e intuitivo, calcolare il costo di WordPress è decisamente più complicato.
Questo perché ci sono tantissime variabili da considerare.
Infatti, spesso gli utenti sono portati a pensare che WordPress sia una piattaforma praticamente gratuita, quando le cose non stanno proprio così.
Anche se il sistema di gestione dei contenuti di WordPress è gratuito, ci sono diversi costi aggiuntivi (e necessari) da prendere in considerazione:
Hosting: lo spazio sul server su cui potrai installare il tuo CMS e il contenuto del tuo sito
Template: il design del tuo sito
Integrazione ecommerce: gli strumenti aggiuntivi che ti permetteranno di vendere online
Plugin: app che possono essere aggiunte al tuo sito per ulteriori funzionalità di cui potresti avere bisogno
Ecco un esempio di costi necessari per aprire un ecommerce con WordPress:
Hosting: 350€/anno
Template: 170€ una tantum
Integrazione ecommerce: 150€/anno
Plugin: 4 plugin a pagamento per 100€/anno
Queste cifre sono solo degli esempi, ma basate su costi reali di integrazioni e template di WordPress.
Shopify vs WordPress: conclusione
Per concludere, come abbiamo già accennato la scelta del vincitore nel duello Shopify vs WordPress dipende principalmente dalle tue esigenze e conoscenze tecniche.
Sembrerebbe comunque che Shopify sia la scelta migliore sia per gli utenti agli inizi, che per le aziende più grosse e pronte a scalare ulteriormente il proprio business.
Articolo originale a cura di Ludovica Marino modificato e adattato da Martino Masu CEO & Founder di easilyecommerce.
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It is of utmost importance, therefore, for everyone to exercise utmost caution when downloading any mobile application. Additionally, when engaging in transactions using virtual currency, particularly through popular platforms like Cash App.
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